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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
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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:
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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
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