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RESOLUTION P.C. 96-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO RECOM1\1END AMENDING THE CO1\1MERCIAL
PERMITTED USE LIST TO ADD "YOUTH HOSTEL" AS A CONDITIONALLY
PERMITTED USE IN THE C-2 AND C-3 ZONES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 20, and March
19, 1996, to consider adding "youth hostel" as a permitted use, subject to a Conditional Use
Permit and made the following Findings:
A. The current list of permitted uses includes only hotel or motel as possibilities for transient
lodging in the commercial districts, precluding other possibilities which could be a benefit
to the City in attracting tourism;
B. Youth Hostels are a commonly aC?cepted type of transient lodging throughout the world,
which allow a low-cost alternative to tourists, which differ from hotels and motels because
the occupants may share rooms, and use common bathroom facilities;
C . Making the establishment of a Youth Hostel subject to obtaining a Conditional Use
Permit, will allow a case by case review of any proposed location or type of
establishment to ensure compatibility with surroundings, and consistency with the .
intent of the commercial zone;
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The subject text amendment is exempt from the requirements of the C~lifornia
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to the general rule set forth in Section
15061(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as there is no possibility that the modification to
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the hotel definition may have a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach,
California, hereby recommends that the zoning ordinance text be amended as follows:
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SECTION 1. Amend the land use matrix under Section 8-3, Land Use Regulations to add
the following in alphabetical order within the matrix
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Youth Hostel u u 10-13
SECTION 2. Add the following Definition to Section 2.1 in alphabetical order
Youth Hostel. One (1) or more buildings containing six (6) or more guest rooms , in which some
or all offer dormitory style sleeping facilities . The sleeping facilities contained in such rooms are
designed, intended to be used and are used , rented or hired out as temporary or overnight
accommodations for guests in which daily services of linen change, towel change, soap change
and general clean-up are provided by the management.. Access to aU rooms is provided through a
common entrance; and a registration lobby is located on the premises .
This definition excludes jails, hospitals, asylums, sanitariums, orphanages, prisons, detention
homes and similar buildings where human beings are housed and detained under legal restraint.
Sec. 10-13 Youth Hostels
"The following conditions and standards of operation, in addition to any other deemed necessary
or appropriate to ensure compatibility with existing or permitted uses in the vicinity, shall be
required:
1. All prospective lodgers shall provide a passport or international student identification and
1 7 membership in an internation hostel association as a condition to lodging . Lodging by minors
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shall not be permitted if it would violate provision of State or Local laws .
The accommodations are only to be rented or hired out to any individual for a maximum
duration of seven consecutive (7) days . There shall be a minimum of 21 • days between stays
for repeat visitors.
Building occupancy limits established by the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code shall not be
exceeded.
Management shall provide daily linen and cleaning service.
Management shall ensure that a live-in manager is on duty at all times.
Management shall adopt, inform lodgers o( and strictly enforce rules of conduct of its guests
to ensure their operation is not detrimental to the health, safety, peace or welfare of the
neighborhood . All operation rules of and for the hostel shall be conspicuously displayed at
locations throughout the premises and shall be printed in multiple languages to accommodate
foreign travelers . These rules shall include, without limitation, the following :
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a. Specific check-in, check-out, day time lock-out (for cleaning purposes) and a nighttime
curfew times shall be specified, subject to the approval of the Planning Commission and
enforced by the management.
b. No controlled substances or alcohol are permitted on the premises.
c. No pets are permitted ( except guide dogs for the disabled)
d. No amplified music is allowed in any sleeping area
7. The hostel shall maintain affiliation with Hostelling International-American Youth Hostels
(ID-AYA) or other international hostel association and otherwise promote the premises as a
hostel catering to international travelers .
8. The hostel shall include a common area (i .e. a lounge or day room), which may include a
kitchen or cooking facilities, for daytime use of the lodgers."
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN :
ABSENT:
Comms.Dettelbach,Merl,Perrotti, Chmn. Tucker
None
Comm.DiMonda
None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P. C. 96-17 is a true and complete record of the
action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California at their
eeting ofM ch 19, 1996.
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