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Home My WebLink AboutPC Resolution 14-13 - (340 The Strand)P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 14-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PLAN TO ALLOW LESS THAN REQUIRED GUEST PARKING, RECOGNIZING THAT ADEQUATE PARKING WILL OTHERWISE BE PROVIDED FOR GUESTS WITH A SUB- STANDARD WIDTH GUEST PARKING SPACE (7 FEET, 9.75 INCHES, RATHER THAN 8 FEET, 6 INCHES) AND EXTRA PARKING IN THE OS-0 ZONED PORTION OF THE PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL USE AT 340 THE STRAND, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 7, BLOCK 4 AND VACATED PORTION OF 4T11 STREET, HERMOSA BEACH TRACT, CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH. The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows: Section 1. An application was filed by Ross Ditlove, 340 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, seeking approval of Parking Plan 14-1 to less than required guest parking in conjunction with an existing single-family dwelling. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application for a Parking Plan on July 15, 2014, at which time the testimony and evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission. Section 3. Based on the Staff Report, testimony, and evidence received, the Planning Commission makes the following factual findings: 1. The site is zoned R-3 and OS-0 (Open Space Overlay) adjacent to the 4th Street walk - street and developed with an existing single-family dwelling. 2. The applicant has applied for a Parking Plan, pursuant to section 17.44.210 of the zoning code, for a reduction in the number of guest parking spaces required. The applicant proposes to provide adequate parking for guests, however, by providing a reduced width guest parking space (7 feet, 9.75 inches rather than 8 foot, 6 inches) due to the proposed construction of a property line wall in connection with a settlement agreement to resolve a property line dispute. 3. The applicant also proposes to reserve two 8.6 feet by 18 feet parking spaces within the OS-0 zone, in addition to the substandard guest space. Section 4. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission makes the following findings per Section 17.44.210 that parking is adequate: 1. Two parking spaces compliant with the OS-0 zone and parking standards that apply to guest parking spaces will be designated and reserved for parking purposes in the OS-0 portion of the property. 1 2. The substandard guest space on the southerly portion is wider than a compact space which will accommodate most vehicles, will additionally be maintained for parking purposes. Section 5. The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per Guidelines, Section 15301 Class 1(a) because the proposal involves a negligible change from existing conditions on a developed lot in an urban area. Section 6. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves Parking Plan 14-4, subject to the following Conditions of Approval: 1. The location and design of the existing guest parking space and two open parking spaces in the OS-0 zone shall be substantially consistent with the plan approved by the Planning Commission on July 15, 2014. Minor modifications to the plans required to comply with project conditions or codes may be approved by the Community Development Director provided the size of the spaces is not decreased. 2. The substandard guest space and area for parking in the OS-0 zone shall be maintained for guest parking purposes in conjunction with the single-family dwelling. Other than the existing steps no encroachments into the parking area shall be permitted. Low level plantings within the OS-0 zone shall be manicured so as to not impair parking use. 3. The encroachment of parked vehicles into the Beach Drive right-of-way is prohibited. 4. The subject property shall be developed, maintained anal operate(] in full compliance with the conditions of this grant: and any law, statute, ordinance or other regulation applicable to any development or activity on the subject property. Failure of the permittee to cease any development or activity not inn full compliance shall be a violation of these conditions. 5. This grant 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. 6. This permit shall be recorded, and proof of recordation shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to construction of the south property wall. 7. Approval of this permit shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval by the Planning Commission, unless significant construction or improvements of the use authorized hereby has 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. 2 Section 7. 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. 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 attorneys' 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 grant. 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 8. 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: Comms. Flaherty, Hoffman, Perrotti, Chmn. Allen NOES: Comm. Pizer ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the foregoing planning Commission Resolution 14-13 is a true and complete record of the action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of l lcrgtosa Beach, California at its f gular meeting of July 15, 2014. Kent A l lr ~ ,' Chairman . .. / ,m�� ..., "�+�'1ob Ju ly.....1.5�.....2014..... ................. ... Date Sccr•ctary