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P.C. RESOLUTION 97-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AV ARIAN CE FROM THE SOUTH SIDE YARD
REQUIREMENT TO ALLOW A 2.2-FOOT SIDE YARD TO REMAIN FOR A
GREATER THAN 100 PERCENT EXPANSION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING, AND DENYING A REQUEST TO MAINTAIN NO SIDE YARD ON THE
NORTH SIDE AT 2429 MYRTLE A VENUE AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 24,
TRACT 1031
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 17, 1997, to receive
oral and written testimony regarding an application for the subject Variances and made the
following findings for the requested south side yard Variance:
A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances because of the location of existing
structural elements, including the location of the fireplace structure, making it unusually
difficult to modify the side yard and still complying with parking width requirements for two
parking spaces;
B. The Variance to extend into the side yard is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone;
C. The granting of the Variance from the side yard setback will not be materially detrimental to
the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in
which the property is located;
D. The Variance is consistent with the General Plan.
E. The granting of the Variance is Categorically Exempt from the requirement for an
environmental assessment, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines, Sections 15305 as it involves a minor setback Variance, with the finding that
the project does not result in any changes in land use or density.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission made the following findings for the requested north side
yard Variance;
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A There are no exceptional or extraordinary circumstances because the structure can be easily
modified to eliminate the storage area/stairway landing located in the side yard;
B. The Variance to extend into the side yard is not necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of
a substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone;
C. The granting of the variance from the side yard setback may potentially be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity
and zone in which the property is located;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the
City of Hermosa Beach, California does hereby approve a Variance to allow the
south side yard of 2.2 feet to remain, and hereby deny the requested Variance for
the north side yard, subject to the following conditions:
SECTION I Specific Conditions of Approval
14 1. The project shall be consistent with submitted plans modified pursuant to the conditions
noted below. Any further minor modifications to the plan shall be reviewed and may be
approved by the Community Development Director. 15
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VOTE:
a) Plans shall be revised to comply with the minimum required 3-foot side yard
requirement along the north side yard.
The Variance is specifically limited to the existing 2.2-foot south side yard, and applicable
t o the situation and circumstances that result relative to the proposed expansion and
remodeling of the existing structure, including the maintenance of the existing fireplace
structu~e, and is not applicable to the development of new structures or any future
expansion .
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Comms.Perrotti, Pizer, Chmn. Tucker
Comms. Schwartz, Merl
None
None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 97-45 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 June 17, 1997 .
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