HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 11-15 - (TA communication services)RESOLUTION P.C. 11-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE
ZONING CODE (MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17) WITH REGARD TO OFFICE
AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES, AND RELATED AMENDMENTS AND
ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission held duly noticed public hearings on July 19 and
September 20, 2011 to consider amending the Zoning Code by updating Title 17 with regard to office
and communication services, and related amendments (Text 11-2).
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach hereby finds the
proposed amendment is essentially administrative in nature, and primarily updates and modernizes
existing use definitions by defining and clarifying how existing activities that utilize new technology
fit within the zoning code, rather than changing the types of offices or communications activities that
may be allowed within the various zoning districts. Therefore, no significant impacts to the
environment, or noise, traffic, services, aesthetics, or other issues will occur from this amendment, and
because the amendment is minor and does not materially change the type of uses that can be
undertaken by right in the various zoning districts it is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning
Code.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission recommends the City Council adopt an
environmental Negative Declaration prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act and CEQA Guidelines, finding that no significant effects are identified and the project will result
in a less than significant impact on the environment for the reasons stated in the Negative Declaration
and Initial Study. The Department of Fish and Game has been requested to make a "No Effect
Determination" that the project will not impact fish or wildlife or the habitat on which it depends.
SECTION 4. The Planning Commission hereby recommends City Council approval of the
following amendments to the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code:
1. Section 17.04.050 (Definitions) of Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is amended
only by amending Office general, deleting Radio and television stations and Sound score
production facility, and adding Communication facilities to the definitions to read as follows:
Communication facilities. "Communication facilities" means commercial
telecommunications transmission facilities and studios that create broadcasting_ or media
content outside of an office environment, including but not limited to radio, television or
internet broadcasting facilities, audio rehearsal or recording studios, motion picture
studios, sound stages, special effects studios, and similar uses. Excludes public utility and
wireless communication facilities.
Office, General. "General office" means theleealien facilities where primarily the
administrative activities of a business are performed, Cuel+����
. -1 such as management, administrative and financial functions, preparing reports,
business communications personal contact with clients, and similar activities; or provision
of professional executive management, administrative or similar services to consumers
within a commercial office environment. General office includes but is not limited to:
1. Administrative and business offices providing consumer services, including but not
limited to insurance, real estate, and travel services. It may include business offices of
construction and similar contractors, provided that equipment or materials storage ar
vehicle fleets are not maintained onsite.
2. Government and public utility administrative offices. Excludes public service use or
facility.
3. Professional services offices, including but not limited to accounting, legal, advertising
or public relations, management and similar consulting services, computer and internet
technology services, design services, land development services, and offices for
educational, scientific and research organizations.
4. Personal improvement services offices, including but not limited to counseling, tutoring
and similar services. Excludes gymnasium/health and fitness center, educational
institutions, medical office, beaut Tops, massage_therapy businesses, and similar uses.
5. Media production offices, including but not limited to offices for businesses specializing
in computer aided video or audio media production and similar services, including the
occasional use of unamplified live subjects integral to media production. Excludes
communication facilities, live entertainment, and businesses utilizing; live audiences.
2. Section 17.26.030 (C-1, C-2 and C-3 land use regulations) of Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach
Municipal Code is amended by deleting Radio and television stations and Sound score
production facility from the list of permitted uses and adding Communication facilities to the
list of land uses to read as follows:
'USE
;C-1 C-2 ,C 3 See Section
Communication facilities _
- ELT>17.40.020
.. 1-488
3. Section 17.28.020 (M-1 Permitted Uses) of Title 17 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code is
amended by adding Communication facilities to the list of land uses to read as follows:
iE PlU Isee Section
immunication facilities U 17.40.020
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VOTE: AYES:
Comms.Allen,Hoffman,Perrotti,Pizer,Chmn.Darcy
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. I I - 15 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 Sep A Ab
er el
Shawn Darcy, Chairman o n, Secretary
September 20, 2011
Date
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