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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 25-21 - 1100 Pacific Coast HighwayCITY OF HERMOSA BEACH RESOLUTION NO. RES-25-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP 25-05), ALLOWING FOR A REMODEL TO AN EXISTING 129,736 SQUARE FOOT SHOPPING CENTER CONSISTING OF SITE PLAN DEVELOPMENTS, PARKING UPGRADES, ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES, ARCHITECTURAL UPGRADES, AND INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AT 1100 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-3) AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve, and order as follows: WHEREAS, an application was filed on June 17, 2025, by the applicant Henry Pyle of Park Pacific Realty Partners LP, for a Precise Development Plan (PDP) located at 1100 Pacific Coast Highway (the "project site"), to allow for a remodel to an existing 129,736 square foot shopping center consisting of site plan developments, parking upgrades, accessibility upgrades, architectural upgrades, and interior tenant improvements; and WHEREAS, the project site is designated as Recreational Commercial (RC) in the General Plan, is zoned General Commerciql (C-3), and is located outside of the Coastal Zone; and WHEREAS, in considering the granting of a Precise Development Plan, the City shall assess the review considerations pursuant to HBMC Section 17.58.030. The review considerations are used to help inform the three required findings which must be made pursuant to HBMC 17.58.040 in order to approve a PDP; and WHEREAS. the Planning Commission, at its public meeting of October 13, 2025, considered all testimony and evidence regarding the application, both oral and written, that was presented to the Planning Commission; and Page 1 of 8 RES-25-21 WHEREAS, the proposed project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as defined in Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Class 1 Categorical Exemption, Existing Facilities, as the project as the project consists of the operation, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing private structures and would involve no expansion of the existing use. Moreover, none of the exceptions to the categorical exemption(s) apply to the project, as defined in section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The project would not result in a significant cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place over time; the project would not have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances; the project would not damage a scenic highway or scenic resources within a state scenic highway; the project is not located on a hazardous waste site; and the project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource; and WHEREAS, based on the testimony and evidence received, the Planning Commission further finds, determines and declares the following pertaining to the application for a Precise Development Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this Resolution. SECTION 2. Based on the testimony and evidence received at its October 13, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission finds, determines and declares the following pertaining to the application for a Precise Development Plan under Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.58.040: Findings: A. The design, layout, and other physical features of the project comply with all other applicable provisions of this Title [Title 17] and all other titles of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code; The design, layout, and physical features of the project do comply with all applicable provisions of the Hermosa Beach zoning code and all other titles of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code. The project consists of interior tenant improvements and well as site design, parking reconfiguration, and Page 2 of 8 RES-25-21 exterior frn;ade improvements which would enhance the aesthetics and architectural integrity of the site and broader community. The increase in panting materials such as the 12 added Natchez Crape Myrtle and 7 Sweet Bay box trees advance the City's goal of landscape enhancement in accordance with the City's PDP review criteria. The total landscaping would increase by 1,208 square feet for a total of 2,937 square feet of landscaping. B. The design, layout, and other physical features of the project are consistent with the General Plan, and any applicable specific plan or design guidelines; and The design, layout, and physical features of the project do comply with the General Plan and all applicable specific plans and design guidelines. The project advances many goals of the general plan pertaining to architectural integrity as well as scale and massing which further aligns with the City's PDP review criteria. Further analysis of General Plan consistency may be found below. General Plan Consistency Land Use Element Findings Goal 4. A variety of corridors The proposal is consistent with throughout the city provide policy 4.4 as the project makes opportunities for shopping, use of the Spanish Revival recreation, commerce, employment architectural style to enhance and circulation. public spaces within the Policy 4.4 Unique architectural Gateway Commercial general design-Encourage the use of unique plan designation and architectural features, facades, and prominently welcomes visitors to outdoor spaces with Gateway Hermosa Beach. Commercial developments to signify arrival to Hermosa Beach Goal 5. Quality and authenticity in The proposal put forth is architecture and site design in all consistent with policy 5. 1 as the construction and renovation of project is thoughtful in its use of buildings. Page 3 of 8 RES-25-21 Policy 5.1 Scale and Massing- Consider the scale of new development within its urban context to avoid abrupt changes in scale and massing scale and massing to avoid abrupt changes in relation to its neighboring properties. Furthermore, within the property itself, the use of the clock tower feature creates a break in the visual continuity of the building, making it more aesthetically appealing, all while adhering to the existing height limit of 35 feet for the zoning district. C. The design, layout, and other physical features of the project comply with any design or development standards applicable to the zone, unless waived or modified pursuant to the provisions of this Title [Title 17]. The design, layout, and physical features of the project do comply with the design and development standards applicable to the zone. The proposed project includes new architectural features, including a new tower feature; however, the building height does not exceed 35 feet, as required in the C- 3 zoning district. Furthermore, all uses will be conducted fully within the building envelope and all parking stalls will be maintained in the remodel. This compliance with existing height standards directly conforms with the City's PDP review criteria. SECTION 3. Based on the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves Precise Development Plan 25-05 to allow for a remodel to an existing 129,736-square-foot shopping center consisting of site plan developments, parking upgrades, accessibility upgrades, architectural upgrades, and interior tenant improvements at 1100 Pacific Coast Highway in the General Commercial (C-3) zone subject to the following Conditions of Approval: General Conditions l. The project shall be substantially consistent with the application submitted and approved by the Planning Commission on October 13, 2025. The applicant shall retain records of the approved plans until any subsequent modifications or approvals are granted. Page 4 of 8 RES-25-21 2. Should the property be sold or otherwise come under different ownership, any future owners or assignees shall be notified of the conditions of this approval by either the current business owner, property owner, or the leasing agent. 3. The applicant shall maintain the property in conformance with all applicable City of Hermosa Beach standards including all requirements of the General Commercial Zone (C-3) and all regulatory agency requirements, including but not limited to: Los Angeles County Health Department, California Disabled Access Standards (Government Code Title 24), and Los Angeles County National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES). 4. Any changes to the interior or exterior layout which alter the primary function of the shopping center shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission. Minor modifications that do not alter the primary function of the shopping center may be approved by the Community Development Director. 5. This approval shall not be effective for any purposes until the permittee and the owners of the property involved have filed at the office of the Planning Division of the Community Development Department their affidavits stating that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of the conditions of this grant. The Precise Development Plan shall be recorded, and proof of recordation shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. 6. Approval of this permit shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval by the Planning Commission, or final decision by the City Council, unless significant construction or improvements have commenced. One or more extensions of time may be requested. No extension shall be considered unless requested in writing to the Community Development Director, including the reason therefore, at least 60 days prior to the expiration date. No additional notice of expiration will be provided. 7. To the extent permitted by law, Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Hermosa Beach, its City Council, its officers, employees and agents (the "indemnified parties") from and against any claim, action, Page 5 of 8 RES-25-21 or proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and the applicant to attack, set aside, or void any permit or approval for this project authorized by the City, including (without limitation) reimbursing the City its actual attorney's fees and costs in defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its choice. The permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees which the City may be required to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against the City because of this permit. Although the permittee is the real party in interest in an action, the City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of the action, but such participation shall not relieve the permittee of any obligation under this condition. 8. Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if one of the conditions of approval is found to be invalid by a court of law, all the other conditions shall remain valid and enforceable. Public Works 9. No new walls or foundation footing will be allowed to be constructed on or over the public right-of-way. 10. A Commercial Encroachment permit is required for non-conforming structures located over or within the public right-of-way. 11. If Public Improvements are required, the following items (Conditions 11-16) are also required: Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, approved civil engineering plans prepared by a licensed civil engineer, and approved by Public Works, addressing grading, undergrounding of all utilities, pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements, on-site and off-site drainage (no sheet flow permitted), installation of utility laterals, and all other improvements necessary to comply with the Municipal Code and Public Works specifications, shall be filed with the Community Development Department. 12. Civil engineering plans shall include adjacent properties/structures, sewer laterals, and storm drain main lines on street. Page 6 of 8 RES-25-21 13. Project construction shall protect private and public property in compliance with Sections 15.04.070 and 15.04.140. No work in the public right of way shall commence unless and until all necessary permits are attained from the Public Works Department including, if required, an approved Residential or Commercial Encroachment Permit. 14. Sewer manhole rim/lid elevations must be submitted prior to grading and plan check. 15. Sewer lateral video must be submitted with plan check submittal if the developer plans to use the existing sewer lateral. Sewer lateral work may be required after review of the sewer lateral video. 16. The project must comply with Storm Water and Urban Runoff Pollution Control Regulations (HBMC Ch. 8.44). Implement required Low Impact Development Standards, provide calculations and documents i.e. Appendix D and E of the Storm Water LID Guidelines, submit at time of grading and plan check along with an erosion control plan SECTION 4. Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if one of the conditions of approval is found to be invalid by a court of law, all other conditions shall remain valid and enforceable. SECTION 5. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section l 094.6, any legal challenge to the decision of the Planning Commission, after a formal appeal to the City Council, must be made within 90 days after the final decision by the City Council. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this l 3th day of October, 2025 VOTE: AYES: 5-Chairperson Kate Hirsh, Vice Chairperson Stephen lzant, Commissioner Michael Flaherty, Commissioner Peter Hoffman, Commissioner Greg McNally NOES: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 0 Page 7 of 8 RES-25-21 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 25-21 is a true and complete record of the action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, at its regular meeting of October 13, 2025. Kate Hirsh, Chairperson Alison Becker, Secretary Date Page 8 of 8 RES-25-21