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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 89-37I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 1 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION P.C. 89-37 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCES TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SUBSTANDARD GARAGE AND SECOND STORY ADDITION WHICH ENCROACHES INTO THE REQUIRED 17 FOOT SETBACK BEHIND GARAGES AND INTO THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD SETBACK AND AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 2007 CIRCLE AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 12 TRACT 3853 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 2, 1989 to receive oral and written testimony regarding an application for a Variance to allow the construction of a new garage and second story addition which encroaches into the required 17 foot setback and an environmental negative declaration at 2007 Circle Avenue, Legally described as lot 12 Tract 3583 and made the following Findings: A. The Applicant is requesting a variance to construct a substandard two-car garage which will provide space for two cars, will replace an existing garage which encroaches into the public right-of-way, and wi 11 al low for a second story addition with deficient side yard setbacks, while maintaining the integrity of an older house which is in excellent condition; B. The subject property is a relatively small corner lot, triangular in shape, and is on a moderate slope which justifies the granting a variance from parking standards and side yard setbacks because alternative plans which maintain the integrity of the existing house are not available on this unusually shaped property; C. The variance is necessary to obtain or preserve a property right possessed by other property owners in the area. -1 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 D. The variance will not be detrimental to the general public since required parking will be provided for the proposed structure; E. The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California does hereby approve the variances to allow a substandard garage, encroachment into the 17 foot setback, and encroachment into the sideyard setback at 2007 Circle Avenue. VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Comms.Ingell,Ketz,Peirce,Chmn.Rue None None Comm.Edwards CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 89-37 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 May 2, 1989. Chairman A/pcrs2007 -2 -