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P.C. RESOLUTION 08-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A NEW 5,100 SQUARE FOOT
MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 555 6Tn STREET, HERMOSA CITY
YARD, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 AND 18,
BLOCK R AND VACATED STREET ADJACENT ON NORTHEAST AND
LOTS 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 AND 18, BLOCK U, PORTION TRACT NO.
2002.
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as
follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by the City of Hermosa Beach, owner of property
comprising the project site at 555 6th Street, known as City Yard, seeking approval of a Precise
Development Plan for a 5,100 square -foot maintenance facility and adoption of an
Environmental Negative Declaration.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed, public hearing to
consider the application for a Precise Development Plan on March 18, 2008 and considered
testimony and evidence. Based on the testimony and evidence received the Planning
Commission makes the following factual findings:
1. The Public Works Department at the City of Hermosa Beach has submitted this
application to extend and refurbish the existing maintenance buildings bordered by Valley Drive,
555 6th Street and Cypress Avenue, known as the City Yard. The aim of this project is to provide
20,000 square feet of additional covered space for maintenance and storage use and 3,000 square
feet of office floor space. The project will also significantly improve the City Yard's visual
appearance.
2. Construction will be completed over three phases; however, the applicant is
requesting approval of a Precise Development Plan for phase one construction only. Funding is
still pending City Council approval for phases two and three.
3. The applicant intends to demolish single -story wood frame structure and bin storage
area; erect one-story 5,100 square -foot maintenance building, 2,880 square -foot vehicle wash
down area, and two material storage bin areas; relocate 15 parking spaces, including 1 disabled
space to 6th Street frontage; and landscape the site boundary.
4. The existing parking layout provides these 15 spaces in tandem, .which restricts
vehicle movements. The revised layout will provide 15 spaces in a straight row running north
south along the 6 h Street property boundary. There is sufficient visibility for parked vehicles to
exit the site and enter traffic flows safely. This layout is considered an improvement on the
existing as it reduces the number of vehicle movements required to exit the parking lot, reducing
the risk of accidents and traffic congestion.
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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 adoption of a
Environmental Negative Declaration:
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 proposal complies with all of the development standards for the M-1 (Light
Manufacturing) zone including a maximum height of 35 feet (22 feet proposed) and
setbacks.
b. There will be no changes in the use or use intensification of the site; and, the
existing uses are permitted in the M-1 (Light Manufacturing) zone.
C. There is sufficient visibility for parked vehicles to exit the site and enter traffic
flows safely. This layout is considered an improvement on the existing as it reduces
the number of vehicle movements required to exit the parking lot, reducing the risk
of accidents and traffic congestion.
d. The Environmental Review Committee determined the proposal complies with all
requirements of the Municipal Code and General Plan; therefore, the proposal will
not result in adverse noise, odor, dust or vibration environmental impacts.
e. The proposed use is consistent with the goals and policies of the Municipal Code
and the General Plan; therefore, 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.
Section 4. Environmental Review.
I. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's
local CEQA Guidelines, the Staff Environmental Review Committee prepared an Initial Study of
the potential environmental effects of the proposed project. Based upon the Initial Study, the
Committee determined that there was no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before
the City, that the project would have a significant effect on the environment as long as certain
mitigation measures are incorporated into the project to address parking issues. These issues have
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been addressed in the project plans by providing 15 spaces in a straight row running north south along
the 6 h Street property boundary. City staff thereafter prepared a Negative Declaration for the
project and duly provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt
the Negative Declaration. A copy of the Initial Study and Negative Declaration are attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the subject
Precise Development Plan and Negative Declaration subject to the following Conditions of
Approval:
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 March 18, 2008. Any minor modification may be approved by the Community
Development Director.
2. The Precise Development Plan shall be null and void twenty-four months from the date
of approval unless development has commenced on the site. The applicant may apply
in writing for an extension of time to the Planning Commission prior to the dates of
expiration.
3. Architectural treatment of the building shall be as shown on building elevations and
site and floor plans.
4. The applicant shall submit revised landscape plans showing a minimum of 36-inch box
trees along Valley Drive for review and approval by the Community Development
Director.
5. The project shall comply with the requirements of the Fire Department.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. All roof equipment shall be located and designed to be screened from public view by the
parapet walls.
10. An automated watering system shall be installed to cover all landscaped areas.
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11. The project and operation of the business shall comply with all applicable requirements
of the Municipal Code.
12. 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.
13. 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 bled 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, Hoffman, Kersenboom, Perrotti, Pizer
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. No. 08-19 is a true and complete record of the
action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California at their
regular meeting of March 18, 2008.
L. Kersenboom, Chairman en Robertson, Secretary
March 18, 2008
Date
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