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P.C. RESOLUTION 08-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PARKING PLAN TO ALLOW
DEVELOPMENT OF A TWO-STORY, 8,289 SQUARE FOOT MULTI -USE
MANUFACTURING BUILDING WITH TEN TANDEM PARKING SPACES
AND THREE PARKING SPACES BACKING ONTO CYPRESS AVENUE AT
601 CYPRESS AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 11-14
INCLUSIVE, BLOCK H, TRACT NO.1686
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as
follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by David B. Shaw, owner of property comprising the
proj ect site at 601 Cypress Avenue, seeking approval of a Precise Development Plan and Parking
Plan to construct an 8,289 square foot multi -use manufacturing building with ten tandem parking
spaces and three parking spaces backing onto Cypress Avenue.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the application for a Precise Development Plan and Parking Plan on December 5, 2007,
and again on January 15, 2008. Based on the testimony and evidence received the Planning
Commission makes the following factual findings:
1. The applicant is proposing to construct a two-story, 8,289 square foot multi -use
manufacturing building with ten tandem parking spaces and three parking spaces backing onto
Cypress Avenue, which requires a Precise Development Plan and Parking Plan pursuant to
Chapters 17.44 and 17.58 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The existing site is vacant and zoned Light Industrial (M-1).
3. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of Wh Street and Cypress
Avenue.
Section 3. Based on the foregoing factual findings the Planning Commission makes the
following findings pertaining to the application for a Precise Development Plan and Parking
Plan:
1. The general criteria of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.58.030(B) for
granting or conditionally granting a Precise Development Plan in the M-1 zone have been
considered. In making this finding, the Planning Commission has determined that:
a. The proximity of the project to existing residential uses to the west will not result in
negative effects with incorporation of the conditions below.
b. The use proposed is compatible with each other and with the area.
C. Building and driveway orientation is appropriate to minimize noise and traffic
impacts on nearby residential areas.
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d. The project will not result in adverse noise, odor, dust or vibration environmental
impacts.
e. The proposed use will not result in an adverse impact on the City's infrastructure
and/or services.
2. The criteria of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.58.030(C) for denial of a
Precise Development Plan are not applicable. In making this finding, the Planning Commission
has determined that:
a. The project will not substantially depreciate property values in the vicinity, or
interfere with the use or enjoyment of property in such area, because of excessive
dissimilarity or inappropriateness of design in relation to the surrounding vicinity.
b. The project will not have significant environmental adverse impacts.
3. The general criteria of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.44.210(B) for
granting or conditionally granting a Parking Plan in the M-1 zone have been considered. In
making this finding, the Planning Commission has determined that:
a. The tandem parking spaces are arranged in 4-car garages that are dedicated with
direct access to 5 of the individual tenant areas on the first floor. Because a single
tenant occupies each garage, there would be no conflicts with parking management
as far as the tandem parking is concerned.
b. The proposed parking egress onto Cypress Avenue is consistent with Section
17.44.160E of the Zone Code for three parking spaces that back directly onto
Cypress Avenue because Cypress Avenue is a local street and not a major street
(arterial or collector street).
4. The proposed project will be consistent with the General Plan and Zone Code, and
will resolve the code violations that currently exist at the subject property.
Section 4. Environmental Exemption.
1. The project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA guidelines, Section 15332 with the following
findings: the project is an in -fill project that is consistent with the applicable general plan
designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation
and regulations, the proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more
than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses, the project site has no value as habitat for
endangered, rare or threatened species, approval of the project would not result in any significant
effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and the site is adequately served by
all required utilities and public services.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the subject
Precise Development Plan and Parking Plan subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
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1. The development and continued use of the property shall be in conformance with
submitted plans as revised and reviewed by the Planning Commission at their meeting
of January 15, 2008, incorporating all revisions as submitted by the applicant, and as
required by the conditions below.
(a) A minimum 10-foot landscaped setback from the westerly property line shall be
provided at the second story.
(b) A minimum 8-foot high decorative concrete masonry block wall shall be provided
along the westerly property line.
2. The Precise Development Plan and Parking Plan shall only be in effect after the lots
comprising the project site are merged in accordance with Section 16.20.110 of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
I The Precise Development Plan and Parking Plan shall be null and void eighteen months
from the date of approval unless building permits have been obtained. The applicant
may apply in writing for an extension of time to the Planning Commission prior to the
dates of expiration.
4. Final building plans shall be submitted and all building permit fees shall be remitted
within 120 days from the date of Planning Commission approval.
5. The owner shall record a covenant in a form acceptable to the City Attorney,
guaranteeing the proposed building shall be used exclusively by uses shown on
submitted plans and in accordance with those allowed in the M-1 zone.
6. Architectural treatment of the building shall be as shown on building elevations and
site and floor plans.
7. A detailed drainage and (SUSMP) Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan is
required for approval by the Public Works Department, prior to the issuance of
building permits and implemented on site, demonstrating best management practices
for stormwater pollution control, and for sediment control and erosion control during
construction, and that on -site drainage will be eliminated through a filtering system
with final specification subject to approval by the Public Works Department.
8. The applicant is responsible for all off -site right-of-way construction required by the
Public Works Department.
9. The project shall comply with the requirements of the Fire Department.
10. The applicant shall submit all required plans and reports in two steps to comply with
the City's construction debris recycling program, including manifests from both the
recycler and County landfill, prior to final approval of building demolition and
issuance of building permits, and prior to project final approval.
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11. Final building plans/construction drawings including site, elevation, floor plan, sections,
details, signage, landscaping and irrigation, submitted for building permit issuance
shall be reviewed for consistency with the plans approved by the Planning Commission
and the conditions of this resolution, and approved by the Community Development
Director prior to the issuance of any Building Permit.
12. All exterior lights shall be located and oriented in a manner to insure that neighboring
residential property and public right-of-way shall not be adversely affected.
13. All roof equipment shall be located and designed to be screened from public view by the
parapet walls.
14. The project and operation of the business shall comply with all applicable requirements
of the Municipal Code.
15. The hours of operation for heavy equipment or trucks and vehicles for loading and
unloading in conjunction with any business onsite shall be conducted between the
following hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m, and 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
16. The Precise Development Plan and Parking Plan shall be recorded, and proof of
recordation shall be submitted to the Community Development Department.
17. Each of the above Conditions of Approval 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.
18. Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, it agents, officers, and
employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers,
or employee to attack, set aside, void or annul this permit approval, which action is
brought within the applicable time period of the State Government Code. The City
shall promptly notify the permittee of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City
shall cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the permittee of
any claim, action or proceeding, or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the
permittee shall no thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the
City.
19. 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.
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20. The subject property shall be developed, maintained and operated 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 in full compliance shall be a violation
of these conditions.
Section 6. 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.
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: Allen, Perrotti, Pizer
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Kersenboom, Hoffman
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. No. 08-3 is a true and complete record of the
action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, Cal'forn' at their
regular meetin of January 15, 2008. x/
Sam Perrotti, Vice -Chair en Roberts n, Secretary
Januga 15 2008
Date
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