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P.C. RESOLUTION 06-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PRECISE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN, AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #67594 FOR
AN EIGHT -UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, AT 731,737 & 739
2111T STREET, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 20, 21 & 22,
TRACT 1.
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by the Urban Pointe Development, representatives of
real property located at 731, 737 and 739 21" Street, seeking approval of a Conditional Use
Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map ##67594 for an eight -unit
condominium project.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the subject application on October 17, 2006, and again on December 6, 2006, at which testimony
and evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning
Commission.
Section 3. Based on evidence received at the public hearing, the Planning. Commission
makes the following factual findings:
1. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing three single-family dwellings on
the property, and develop an eight -unit residential condominium project.
2. The subject property proposed for condominium development contains 20,584 square
feet, is designated Medium Density Residential on the General Plan Map, and designated Specific
Plan Area No. 5 on the Zoning Map.
3. The criteria of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.58A30(C) for denial of a
Precise Development Plan are not applicable. In making this finding, the Planning Commission
has determined that:
a. The project will not substantially depreciate properly values in the vicinity, or
interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in such area, because of excessive
dissimilarity or inappropriateness of design in relation to the surrounding vicinity.
b. The project will not have significant environmental adverse impacts.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings pertaining to the application for a Precise Development Plan, Conditional Use
Permit, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map:
1. The map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans;
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2. The site is zoned Specific Plan Area No. 5 and is physically suitable for the type and
density of proposed development;
3. The subdivision or types of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health
problems;
4. The subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by
the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision;
5. Design of the proposed subdivision is compatible and consistent with applicable elements
of the City's General Plan, and is compatible with the immediate environment;
6. The project, as conditioned, will conform to all zoning and condominium laws and
criteria and will be compatible with neighboring residentialproperties;
7. The Planning Commission concurs with the Staff Environmental Review Committee's
recommendation, based on their environmental assessment/initial study, that this project will
result in a less than significant impact on the environment, and therefore qualifies for a Negative
Declaration.
8. The Planning Commission concurs with Staff s analysis that the use of the alley turn
radius standard of 23 feet is a sufficient distance for the guest parking spaces as opposed to the
required driveway turn radius standard of 25 feet.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the subject
Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map subject to
the following Conditions of Approval:
1. The development and continued use of the property shall be in conformance with
submitted plans, including landscape plans, received and reviewed by the Planning
Commission at their meeting of October 17, 2006, and December 6, 2006, revised in
accordance with the conditions below.
a) The floor plans shall be revised to demonstrate that all bedrooms meet the
minimum requirements for egress as required by the Uniform Building Code.
b) The site plan shall be revised to show a maximum front yard wall height of 42
inches as required by the Municipal Code.
2. The project shall meet all requirements of the Condominium Ordinance.
a) Each unit shall have the minimum 200 cubic feet of storage space and plans shall
clearly denote storage space and the location of the FAU and vacuum canister, if
provided.
b) Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions in compliance with the Condominium
Ordinance shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for
review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
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c} Proof of recordation of approved CC & R's shall be submitted to the Community
Development Director six (6) months after recordation of the Final Map.
d) Requirements of Section 17.22.060(G) & (H) shall be shown on structural plans
and reviewed at the time of Building Division plan check.
3. There shall be compliance with all requirements of the Public Works Department
and Fire Department.
4. Two copies of a final landscaping plan indicating size, type, and quantity of plant
materials to be planted shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department, Planning Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of
Building Permits, consistent with landscape plans submitted to the Planning
Commission, which shall also include the following:
a) The landscaping plan shall be revised to show accurate placement, quantity and
size of plant materials provided in available yard areas as required by the
Planning Commission.
b) An automatic landscape sprinkler system shall be provided, and shall be shown
on plans. (building permits are required)
5. Architectural treatment shall be as shown on building elevations and site and floor
plans.
a) Precise building height compliance shall be reviewed at the time of plan check, to
the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
6. Any satellite dish antennas and/or similar equipment shall comply with the
requirements of ,Section 17.46.240 of the Zoning Ordinance.
7. The Conditional Use Permit and Precise Development Plan shall only be in effect after the
lots comprising the project site are merged in accordance with Section 16.20.110 of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
S. The address of each condominium unit shall be conspicuously displayed on the street
side of the buildings with externally or internally lit numbers and the method for
illumination shall be shown on plans. Addressing numbering and display subject to
approval by the Community Development Department.
9. Roll -up Automatic garage doors shall be installed on all garage door openings.
10. Two copies of final construction plans, including site, elevation and floor plans,
which are consistent with the conditions of approval of this conditional use permit,
shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division for consistency with
Planning Commission approved plans prior to the submittal to the Building Division
for Plan Check.
a) If the drainage of surface waters onto the property requires a sump pump to
discharge said waters onto the street, the property owner(s) shall record an
agreement to assume the risk associated with use and operation of said sump
pump; release the City from any liability; and indemnify the City regarding
receipt of surface waters onto the property
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11. Prior to the submittal of structural plans to the Building Division for Plan Check an
Acceptance of Conditions affidavit shall be filed with the Planning Division of the
Community Development Department stating that the applicant/property owner is
aware of, and agrees to accept, all of the conditions of this grant.
12. Prior to approval of the Final Map, and prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy, outstanding assessments must either be paid in full or apportioned to
any newly created parcels. Notice of same shall be provided to the Community
Development Director. Assessment payoff amounts may be obtained by calling the
City's Assessment Administrator at (800) 755-6864. Applications for apportionment
may be obtained in the Public Works Department.
13. The Conditional Use Permit and Precise Development Plan shall be null and void
eighteen months from the date of approval unless building permits have been
obtained, and approval of the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map shall become null and
void twenty-four months from the date of approval unless the map is finaled and the
project implemented. The applicant may apply in writing for an extension of time to
the Planning Commission prior to the dates of expiration.
14. Prior to issuance of a building permit, abutting property owners and residents
within 100 feet shall be notified of the anticipated date for commencement of
construction.
a) The form of the notification shall be provided by the Planning Division of the
Community Development Department.
b) Building permits will not be issued until the applicant provides an affidavit
certifying mailing of the notice.
Section 6. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, any legal challenge to
the decision of the Planning Commission, after a formal appeal to the City Council, must be made
within 90 days after the final decision by the City Council.
VOTE: AYES: Allen, Kershenboom, Pizer, Perotti, Hoffman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 06-35 is a true and complete record of the action
taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, at their regular
meeting of December 6, 2006.
Kent Allen, Chairman
December 6 2006
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Sol Blumentld, Aecretary