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Home My WebLink AboutPC Resolution 23-01 - 1723 Golden AveCITY OF HERMOSA BEACH RESOLUTION NO.23-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT (22-04) TO ALLOW A 218-SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING CONDIMINIUM UNIT LOCATED AT 1723 GOLDEN AVENUE, AND DETERMINING THAT THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows: SECTION 1. An application was filed on December 12th, 2022 by the applicant/owner Aaron Smith, for a 218 square foot addition on the existing condominium unit located at 1723 Golden Avenue, seeking approval for a Precise Development Plan Amendment 22-04. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the subject application on February 21, 2023, at which time testimony and evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission. SECTION 3. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption, Existing Facilities, as defined in Section 15301(e) (2) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it consists of an addition to an existing structure provided the addition will not result in an increase more than 10,000 square feet, is located in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the General Plan and, is not located in an environmentally sensitive area. Moreover, none of the exceptions to the Categorical Exemption apply, nor will the project result in a significant cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place over time or have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances or damage a scenic highway or scenic resources within a state scenic highway. Page 1 of 5 Reso 23-01 SECTION 4. Based on the testimony and evidence received, the Planning Commission hereby further finds, determines, and declares pertaining to the application for Precise Development Plan pursuant to Sections 17.40.020 and 17.58.030 of the Municipal Code. 1. Distance from existing residential uses in relation to negative effects; The subject site is zoned R-213 Two Family Residential with similar residentially zoned properties surrounding the subject site. The subject site is large enough to accommodate two units. The project does not propose to increase the number of units. 2. The amount of existing or proposed off-street parking in relation to actual need, The project will not change the existing four off-street parking spaces. Two off- street garage parking spaces will remain for the existing Unit 2 (1725 Golden Avenue) and are accessed by the shared driveway. The project (1723 Golden Avenue) will retain the one off-street parking spaces with a garage parking space. Both have access to a shared guest parking space. 3. The combination of uses proposed, as they relate to compatibility, The detached residential condominium use is consistent and compatible with the surrounding area because the immediate neighborhood includes multi- family residences. 4. The relationship of the estimated generated traffic volume and the capacity and safety of streets serving the area, The project will retain similar traffic volume generated from the project site because the proposal will not change the number of units that were approved in 2002. In addition, the proposal is consistent with the City's R-213 allowable density and the City's General Plan (PLAN Hermosa) density range for the High - Density land use area. 5. The proposed exterior signs and decor, and the compatibility thereof with existing establishments in the area; The project will not contain signage, thus will not be incompatible with the area. Additionally, the architectural style (decor) for the addition will match the existing for the condominium unit. Accordingly, the aesthetic of the Page 2 of 5 Reso 23-01 building will be compatible and complimentary to the existing residences in the area. 6. Building and driveway orientation in relation to sensitive uses, e.g., residences, schools, churches, hospitals and playgrounds; The buildings and driveways are oriented toward Golden Avenue. The proposed addition will not alter the building and driveway orientation, which is consistent with the building orientation of surrounding properties. 7. Noise, odor, dust and/or vibration that may be generated by the proposed use; The project is not anticipated to create adverse impacts because the proposal does not change the residential use of the property, which is already consistent with the use of the surrounding residential neighborhood. Construction of the addition may generate noise, odor, dust, and vibration, but are considered temporary and will occur only during construction activities. Construction noise must comply with the City's Noise Ordinance HBMC Section 8.24.050. 8. Impact of the proposed use to the city's infrastructure, and/or services; The project does not change the existing use and will retain the same demand on infrastructure and services. 9. Adequacy of mitigation measures to minimize environmental impacts in quantitative terms; The project does not create adverse environmental impacts because the proposed addition is consistent with surrounding uses and development within the neighborhood and complies with all applicable criteria set forth in the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code and General Plan. Nevertheless, multiple conditions of approval have been incorporated into this action. With these conditions, any potential impacts will be mitigated. 10.Other considerations that, in the judgment of the planning commission, are necessary to assure compatibility with the surrounding uses, and the city as a whole. No other considerations noted. SECTION 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby Page 3 Of 5 Reso 23-01 approves an amendment to the Precise Development Plan, as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution 02-40 to add a new condition to read as follows. All other parts of resolution 02-40 shall remain in full effect. Planning Resolution 02- 40 is attached: 1. The development and continued use of the property shall be in conformance with submitted plans received and reviewed by the Planning Commission at its meeting of February 21, 2023, revised in accordance with the conditions below. The Community Development Director may approve minor modifications that do not otherwise conflict with the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code or requirements of this approval. 2. 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, 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. SECTION 6. This permit 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 an Affidavit of Acceptance stating that they are aware of, and agree to and accept, all the conditions of this permit. The Precise Development Plan shall be recorded with the Affidavit of Acceptance, and proof of recordation shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. Page 4 of 5 Reso 23-01 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. SECTION 7. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, 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. VOTE: AYES: 4 - Commissioner Pedersen, Chair Izant, Vice Chair Hoffman, and Commissioner Rice NOES: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 0 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution PC 23-01 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 February 21, 2023. Stephen Izant Carrie Tai Stephen Izant, Chair February 21, 2023 Date Signature: C Email: ctai@hermosabeach.gov Carrie Tai, Secretary Signature: m l � — St�-P 4IrantCJin 14, i,U21050,4 FDTJ Email: sizant@hermosabeach.gov Page 5 of 5 Reso 23-01