HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 18-21 - (Mural on Parking Structure)P.C. Resolution ®1
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows:
Section 1, The City Council has authorized use of a wall on the south elevation of the
Municipal !I Structure (Lot C) by a local nonprofit organization known as the Hermosa
Beach Murals Project to mount an approximate 520 square foot display.
Section 2. The Hermosa Beach Murals Project to paint an approximate 520 square foot
image onto the east elevation of the existing building at 73 Pier Avenue, said image celebrating
punk rock music and local artists and skateboarding.
Section 3. The City's normal practice is for the Planning Commission to make a
determination regarding a mural prior to installation.
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Section 5. Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.50.130(B) provides that murals
approved by the Planning Commission may be permitted, and in its review the Planning
Commission may waive specific provisions of the City's sign regulations related to total sign area,
coverage, height, type and style.
Section.6, The Planning Commission at its public meeting of July 17, 2018 considered
testimony and evidence, both written and oral.
Section 7. The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 because the project involves minor
alteration to an existing facility.
Section 8. Based on the evidence received at the public meeting, the Planning Commission
makes the -following findings:
1. The display meets the definition of a mural as set forth in Hermosa Beach Municipal Code
Section 17.50,030, because:
a. The display is a pictorial representation not specifically identifying goods or services offered
by the business on the premises.
b. The display's primary purpose is not to identify a product, event, or person, but rather
celebrate music, activity, and local artists associated with that music closely associated will�l
the history and culture of the city.
2. Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 17.50.130(B), it is appropriate to waive the specific
provisions of the sign code pertaining to sign area, coverage and height for the mural display
because:
b. The purpose of the mural is not to identify a product, event, or person, but rather to celebra
music, activity, and local artists associated with that music closely associated with the histo
and culture of the city.
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VOTE: AYES: 3 — Commissioners Pedersen, Saenn & Chairperson Rice
NOES: none
ABSTAIN: none
ABSENT: 2 — Commissioners Flaherty & Hoffman
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I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 18-21 is a true and complete record of the action
taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa each, California, at its regular meeting
of July 17, 201&
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