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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A MAS_TER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AS
AMENDED TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OVER-HEIGHT WALL AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE ADDITION OF PREFABRICATED METAL CANOPIES OVER THE
EXISTING DOUBLE CAR STACKERS ON THE SITE AND THE INSTALLATIQr OF
FIVE (5) TRIPLE CAR STACKERS, TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHI PS LOCATED AT 2,7].5_, --~,·-·~2851, ___ 2 901, · & 3001
PACIFIC "COAST HIGHWAY , "LEGALLY DESCRIB ED AS THE NORTH 500·-FEET OF
A PORTION OF LOT A, TRACT 1594; AND LOTS 124 THRU 127 INCLUSIVE,
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONVENTION HALL AND MARINE VIEW PARK TRACT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held public hearings on
February 18 and March 17, 1992 to receive oral and written
testimony regarding an application for a Master Conditional Use
Permit Amendment at 2775 -3001 Pacific Coast Highway and made
the following findings:.
A. The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
authorize the installation of five (5) triple car stackers on
the subject property and the construction of canopies over
all existing double stackers;
B. The proposed location of the car stackers appears to minimize
their potential visual impact;
C. The height of the proposed structure is less than that
allowed in a C-3 zone;
D. The addition of canopies to the existing double car stackers
should help to reduce their visual impact;
E. The applicant is requesting an amendment to allow the
construction of an over-height wall along the west property
line adjacent to the residential neighbors;
F. The over-height wall is necessary to mitigate visual impact;
G. The site is zoned C-3 (General Commercial) and the building
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and the site are adequate in size to provide sufficient
parking to support the proposed business activity and to
accommodate the installation of the additional car stackers
for storage without eliminating customer and employee
designated spaces;
H. The development, as conditioned, poses no threat to the
pubiic health, safety, and welfare;
I. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding commercial
activities and the imposition of conditions as required by
this resolution will mitigate any environmental or negative
impacts on nearby commercial and residential properties;
J. The development is consistent with the Commercial Corridor
General Plan Designation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California does hereby approve a
Master conditional Use Permit as amended to allow the addition of
prefabricated metal canopies over the existing double car
stackers and the installation of (5) triple car stackers to be
used in conjunction with the auto dealerships and associate parts
storage and sales, and the construction of an over-height wall at
2775, 2851, 2901, & 3001 Pacific Coast Highway, subject to the
following:
SECTION I Conditions of Approval
1. The location of structures and features on the property shall
be in substantial conformance with submitted plans as revised
in accordance with the conditions below; any modification
shall be submitted to the Planning Director for approval.
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2. There shall be a minimum of 93 on-site parking spaces,
N & including 30 spaces in the service bays, provided for
► t employees and customers. All parking spaces identified on
~the plans shall be maintained and striped in accordance with .~~0 the plans, including designations for employee/customer
parking, and any cracks in the pavement shall be repaired.
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The double car stackers shall be placed only in the spaces
designated on the approved site plans. At no time shall they
be allowed to encroach into the required 8 ft. setback from
the west property line, or into the 20 ft. wide fire lane.
Prefabricated metal canopies, as shown on submitted plans,
may be installed on top of the existing double car stackers,
provided that they do not increase the height of the
structure, or encroach into the required 8 foot side yard.
Information on said decking indicating how it · e
tected from corrosion sh o the
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at.ion.
Five (5) triple car stackers, with canopies, shall be allowed
in the area designated on the approved plans (behind BMW
adjacent to 30th Street). Triple stackers in any other
location on the site shall be prohibited, and at no time
shall there be more than (5) triple-stackers in the approved
location. The applicant shal · information to the
Buildin e rm onstratin t e
vers comply withs · and wind
-Uniform Building Code
The public right-of-way shall not be used for the parking or
storing of vehicles that are intended for sale or service.
Adequate on-site parking spaces shall be provided for the
employees as well. Usage of residential streets and/or
Pacific Coast Highway for parking employee or customer
vehicles is prohibited. -·
Use of customer/employee designated parking spaces for
displaying auto merchandise shall be prohibited. (The
parking area in front of the BMW Parts Department which faces
Pacific Coast Highway (2901) may be used on weekends when
service areas are closed.
All on-site planting areas and automatic irrigation systems
shall be permanently maintained and replanted to the
satisfaction of the Planning Director.
(a) Two (2) copies of a landscape plan indicating size, type
and quantity of plant materials shall be submitted to
the Planning Director for review and approval prior to
installation of said landscaping.
(b) All shrubs shall be 5 gallons and all trees shall be 24"
box, minimum.
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(c) An automatic landscape irrigation system shall be
provided, and shall be shown on plans (permits are
required from the Building Department).
(d) All landscape improvements shall be completed within six
(6) months from the date of approval of this resolution.
9. The planting area along the west property line adjacent to
the the portions of 2954 & 2960 La Carlita Place effected by
Resolution P.C. 92-20 shall be planted within three (3)
months after the completion of that concrete block wall. If
resolution 92-20 is not executed after two (2) years then the
landscaping shall be installed at that time.
10. A redwood fence shall be provided along the west property
lin~ adjacent to 2966 La _Carlita Place. Said fence may
extend up to six ( 6) fe·et above the existing concrete block
wall and shall be constructed in accordance with submitted
plans. The fence shall be completed within three (3) months
from the date of approval of this resolution.
11. similar fencing as required in condition #10 above shall.be
required along the abutting property lines of 2954 & 2960 La
Carlita as well. Said fencing must be provided within three
(3) months after completion of the concrete block wall
proposed by the residents themselves (see resolution 92-20).
Plans for the decorative fencing shall be submitted to the
Planning Department for review and approval prior to
construction.
12. Test driving of vehicles on local residential streets shall
be prohibited. There shall be a sign posted in the
automobile sales offices and repair buildings directing the
customers and mechanics to the route, approved by the
Planning Director, which may be used for test driving.
Additionally, the following shall be maintained:
(a), A pole sign, and a sign painted on the pavement
restricting vehicles·to Right-Turn Only out of the exit
from 2901 Pacific Coast Highway to 30th Street.
(b) Tow-Away signs on the front of the vertical door on 30th
Street, when closed, and on the chains guarding the
front entrances off Pacific Coast Highway, when the
access is closed.
13. Repair, service, maintenance, and testing of alarms on
vehicles must be conducted within the buildings, and all
outdoor work activities shall be prohibited (minor
examination of operable vehicles for the purpose of estimates
not lasting more than 15 minutes is allowable). The washing
of vehicles outside is permissible, however, the use of
non-biodegradable soaps and solvents is prohibited. Washing
of vehicles shall not be permitted in the public street.
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14. Disposal of hazardous waste material shall be in accordance
with local, state, and federal laws, but in no event shall
such waste material be allowed to drain into the City storm
drain system.
15. Storage of trucks, tractors, trailers, and RV's in the
parking and car display areas or any other location on the
premises shall be prohibited. Vehicles used in conjunction
with the businesses are allowed in the location designated on
the approved plans.
16. The painted fire lane shall be maintained and identified by a
painted sign on the pavement as well.
17. Parking or stopping on
delivery of vehicles or
prohibited.
the public
parts to
right of way for
subject site shall
the
be
18. Permitted operation hours for car sales is 8:00 AM to 9:00
PM. Auto repair activities may take place from 7:00 AM to
6: 00 PM on weekdays and, except for Thursdays to 7: 30 PM.
There shall be no car repair on Saturdays or Sundays.
19. The hours of operation for the car stackers and the loading
and unloading of deliveries shall be between 7: oo a.m. and
6:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.
20. There shall be no
apparatus. outside
prohibited.
outside
speakers
bells, buzzers,
for any purpose
or similar
shall be
21. Noise emanating from the property shall be within the
limitations prescribed by the City's noise ordinance, Article
19.5 of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, and shall not create a
nuisance to the surrounding residences and commercial
establishments.
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22. All outdoor parking and driveway areas shall be maintained
free of unregistered and derelict vehicles, wrecked vehicles,
and/or parts and debris.
23. The exterior of the premises including the parking areas
shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner at all times.
24. 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.
(a} The existing violation at the used car lot at
Pacific Coast Highway shall be resolved to
satisfaction of the Planning Director within one
month from the date of approval of this resolution.
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25. All signs must · comply with the city sign ordinance. Proper
sign permits must be obtained from the Department of Building
and Safety.
26. All employees shall be made aware of these conditions of
approval. Employees shall be given a copy of this resolution
and shall acknowledge by signature that the conditions have
been read and understood.
27. This grant shall not be effective for any purposes until the
permittee and the owner of the property involved have filed
at the office of the Department of Planning their affidavit
stating that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of
the conditions of this grant.
28. The Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded with the deed,
and proof of recordation shall be submitted to the Planning
Department.
29. This Resolution supercedes City Council Resolution #90-5338.
30. The applicant shall continue to conform to all sections .of
the initial development agreement.
SECTION II
Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if any
of the conditions of approval is found to be invalid by a court
of law, all the other conditions shall remain valid and
enforceable.
Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its
agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding against the city or its agents, officers, or employees
to attack, set aside, void or annul this permit approval, which
action is brought within the applicable time period of Government
Code Section 65907. 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
permi ttee of any claim, action or proceeding, or if the City
fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the permittee shall not
thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless
the City.
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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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 III
Any violation of the conditions of approval and/or violation of
the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code may be grounds for a public
hearing for the revocation of the conditional use permit.
The Planning Commission may review this Conditional Use Permit
and may amend the subject conditions or impose any new conditions
if deemed necessary to mitigate detrimental effects on the
neighborhood resulting from the subject use.
VOTE: AYES: Comms.Di Monda,Marks,Merl,Chmn.Ketz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Comm.Suard
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 92-8 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 17, 1992. .,....-~ p~ d~{ /7
C 0., -~'--~--tJ.: )g;?b'Y~ /2'P /_/
Christine Ketz~ Chairperson Mibhael Schubach, Secretary
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