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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 97-681 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 RESOLUTION NO. 97-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COM1\11SSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A GREATER THAN 50% EXPANSION AND REMODEL TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WHILE MAINTAINING NONCONFORMING FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS AT 2222 MONTEREY BOULEVARD The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows: Section 1. An application was filed by Kathy Briscoe, owner of real property located at 2222 Monterey Boulevard, requesting a greater than 50% expansion and remodel to existing nonconforming single family dwelling, pursuant to Chapter 17. 5 2 of the Zoning Ordinance Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a hearing to consider the application on November 18, 1997, at which testimony and evidence, both written and oral, were presented to and considered by the Planning Commission. Section 3. Based on the evidence received at the public hearing, the Planning Commission makes the following factual findings: 1. The applicant is proposing a 1301 square foot expansion and converting a duplex to a single-family dwelling, resulting in an increase of valuation of 71 % while maintaining nonconforming front and side yards and the garage setback. Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the 19 following findings: 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1. The existing nonconformities to be maintained are not significant or unusual in regards to compatibility with neighboring properties; 2. The scale of the proposed expansion is reasonable, and is consistent with planning and zoning requirements for the R-1 zone and does not warrant requiring the current nonconforming side and front yard, or the garage setback, to be brought into conformance; 3. Approval of the expansion/remodel is consistent with the intent and goals of Chapter 17.52 of the Zoning Ordinance~ 4. The project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA guidelines, Section 15301 e(2) with the finding that the project is in an area with available services and not in an environmentally sensitive area. Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves a greater than 50% expansion, subject to the following conditions of approval: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2 5 26 2 7 28 2 9 1. 2. 3 . The project shall be consistent with submitted plans. Modifications to the plan which do not involve any further expansion shall be reviewed and may be approved by the Community Development Director. Prior to issuance of building permits for demolition and construction, the contractor shall verify the structural integrity of the proposed walls to be retained with a structural inspection approved by the Community Development Director, with details incorporated on construction drawings. This may require further additional structural pest inspections and/or an inspection by a structural engineer. Upon issuance of building permits the project shall proceed in compliance with the scope of work outlined on the plans and any further demolition or construction contrary to said plans will result in project delays in order for the City to review project modifications , and may require new plan submittals and Planning Commission review to proceed with construction work. VOTE : AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Comm. Perrotti, Merl, Pizer, Chmn. Tucker None Comm. Schwartz None CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P .C. 97-68 is a true and complete record of the acti taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California at their regular meeting ofNovember 18, 1997 . Date f/b95/cd/pc/nov/nrr2222 2