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RESOLUTION P.C. 92-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A
70-ROOM HOTEL BUILDING WITH ANCILLARY RETAIL, RESTAURANT AND A
PIANO BAR, AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
ON-SALE ALCOHOL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RESTAURANT AND AT THE BAR
AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 125
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 THROUGH 6
INCLUSIVE, LOTS 7 AND 8, TRACT 5019, AND LOT 142, WALTER RANSOM
COMPANY'S VENABLE PLACE
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held public hearings on May
5, June 16, and August 4, 1992, to receive oral and written
testimony regarding a Precise Development Plan for a 70-room
Hotel with ancillary uses at 125 Pacific Coast Highway and made
the following findings:
A. The project is consistent with applicable general and
specific plans;
B. The site is zoned Specific Plan Area No. 7 and is suitable
for the type and density of the proposed development;
C. The development, as conditioned below, will pose no threat to
the public safety and welfare;
D. Design of the proposed project is compatible and consistent
with applicable elements of the City's General ~lan and with
the guidelines of Specific Plan Area No. 7;
E. An environmental assessment has been conducted, and the
proposed project, with the incorporation of mitigating
conditions below, will cause a less than significant
environmental impact.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, does hereby approve a
Precise Development Plan, and Conditional Use Permit at 125
Pacific Coast Highway, and adopts an Environmental Negative
Declaration, subject to the following conditions:
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SECTION I -Conditions regarding the Precise Development Plan
1. The proposed development shall be in substantial conformance
with submitted preliminary plans received July 21, 1992, and
reviewed by the Planning Commission on August 4, 1992. Any
minor modification shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Director.
2. The subject lots to be developed shall be merged together,
pursuant to Section 29.5-29, prior to the issuance of
building permits
3. A twelve-foot high decorative block wall shall be provided
along the entire length of the westerly property line, with
the finished size and type of material to be approved by the
Planning Commission.
4. The landscaping strip along the east property line shall be a
minimum of 5 feet wide.
5. Three ( 3) copies of a revised landscaping plan indicating
size, type, and quantity of plant materials (including trunk
diameter at planting time) shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission for review and approval prior to the issuance of
Building Permits.
a. An automatic landscape irrigation system shall be
provided, and shall be shown on plans.
b. Landscaping shall be provided along the length of the
east property line in accordance with landscape plan.
A minimum of one 24-inch size specimen tree shall be
planted for every 10 feet of length.
6. Architectural treatment shall be as shown on building
elevations and any modification shall require approval by the
Planning Director.
a. Samples of proposed exterior materials as identified on
submitted elevations shall be supplied to the
satisfaction of the Planning Commission for review and
approval by the -Planning Commission prior to use of such
materials on the building, and prior to issuance of
building permits.
7. A grading plan shall be reviewed at the time of Building Plan
Check and shall be consistent with the submitted plans to the
satisfaction of the Building Director.
8. Any satellite dish and/or similar equipment shall comply with
the requirements of Section 1227 of the Zoning Ordinance.
9. The project shall comply with the following requirements of
the Public Works Department:
(a) Dedicate a 27-foot return radius at the corner of First
street and P.C.H ..
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(b) Dedicate a 27-foot return radius at the corner of First
Place and P.C.H.
(c) Relocate street light poles as required
(d) Construct new curb, gutter and sidewalk
(d) Reconstruct new 611 A.C. over 12" A.B. out to centerline
of First Place and First Street
(e) All utilities shall be placed underground
(f) On-site drainage not permitted across sidewalk
10. The project shall comply with the requirements of the Fire
Department as contained in their letter dated December 24,
1991, and attached herewith.
11. A lighting plan shall be submitted which clearly demonstrates
that the glare from all lighting fixtures will be effectively
hidden from the view of the residential area to the west.
This shall be accomplished by locating the fixtures below the
level of the property line wall or by hiding the lights in a
manner satisfactory to the Planning Commission.
12. Overall signage shall be consistent with the sign locations
depicted on the submitted elevations.
a. A separate overall concept sign plan including information
as to types, color, and size of lettering shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Planning
Commission prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
b. Final detailed sign plans, consistent with the concept
plan approved by the Planning Commission, including
structural information shall be approved by the Director
of Building and Safety prior to the issuance of sign
permits.
c. Any minor modification of the sign plan shall is subject
to review and approval by the Planning Director, while
significant changes require approval by the. Planning
Commission.
13. The project shall comply with the requirement of
California Department of Transportation pursuant to
letter to Mr. Hui Lai, dated February 24, 1992.
the
their
14. Pursuant to the recommendations contained in the submitted
Acoustical Analysis of Thru-the-Wall Air Conditioning Units,
the a i r conditioni ng units shall be i nstalled i nsi de the room
venting out through sheet metal louvers. Further, pursuant
to the recommendation on page 6 of said report the units
shall be installed inside enclosures lined with 1-1/2 inch
thickness of Johns Manville LinAcoustic-R, on Mason HD
Vibration Isolators, or comparable materials.
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15. Plans depicting landscaping, lighting, wall materials, and
signing, and examples of exterior materials, pursuant to
condtions 3, 5, 6, lla, and 12 shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission for review and approval prior to approval
of building permits.
16. Within six (6) months of the date of approval of the precise
development plan, permittee and/or owner(s) of the property
shall apply for a building permit and shall submit complete
construction drawings therefore, to the City.
17. Final building plans/ construction drawings
elevation, floor plan, sections, details,
irrigation, and a sign plan submitt~d for
issuance shall be reviewed for consistency
plans approved by the Planning Commission,
the Planning Director prior to the issuance
Permit.
including site,
landscaping and
building permit
with the final
and approved by
of any Building
SECTION II Conditions regarding the operation of the on-sale
alcohol establishments:
1. The establishment shall not adversely effect the welfare of
the residents, and/or commercial establishments nearby.
2. The business shall provide adequate staffing, management and
supervisory techniques to prevent loitering, unruliness, and
boisterous activities of the patrons outside the business in
the parking areas.
3. Noise emanating from the property shall be within the
limitations prescribed by the city's noise ordinance and
shall not create a nuisance to surrounding residential
neighborhoods, and/or commercial establishments.
4. A sign shall be posted conspicuously and prominently at all
exits warning patrons who purchase any and all types of
alcoholic beverages that "possession and/or consumption of
alcoholic beverages in any public sidewalk, parking lot,
beach, and/or any public place is prohibited by law and
subject to citation and fine. The City of Hermosa Beach
vigorously enforces its liquor laws" Said signs shall be at
least 12" X 14 11 , shall be printed in a large type and
permanently maintained.
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An employee who is aware of the
conditional use permit shall be on
business hours.
conditions of this
the premises during
(a) The conditional use permit conditions shall be placed on
the property in a location where employees can easily
read the conditions.
The police chief may determine that a continuing police
problem exists, and may require the presence of a police
approved doorman and/or security personnel ..
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7. The exterior of the premises including the parking area shall
be maintained in a neat and clean manner at all times.
SECTION III
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 Department of Planning their affidavits stating
that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of the
conditions of this grant.
The Conditional Use Permit and Precise Development Plan shall be
recorded, and proof of recordation shall be submitted to the
Planning Department.
Each of the above conditions is separateiy 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
permittee 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.
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.
The Conditional Use Permit and Precise Development Plan shall
automatically expire within one (1) year of the date of approval
of said entitlements unless permittee and/or owner(s) have
commenced construction of the project, unless an extension to
said time period has been granted by the Planning Commission.
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SECTION IV
The Planning Commission may review this Precise Development Plan
and 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,Oakes,Suard,Chmn.Merl
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 92-48 is a true
and complete record of the action taken by the Planning
Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California at their 1 reg=wugu st 4, 1992. 7 ,,/ d A j , ~ ·--]A £112_~»~<------
Roa Merl , Chai rman Mictra el 'Schubach, secretary
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December 24J 1991
Cheng Uel Chen (OWNER)
339 W. Duarte Road
ArcadiaJ Ca. 91006
JR Design Group Inc. (Architec)
49 South Cata I ina Ave.
Pasadena, Ca. 91106
(816) 568-2662
-.' RE:KING HARBOR HOTEL 125 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach,CA.
GentlemonJ
In regard to the fire safety requirements for the (70-unit) hotel
with restaurant to be located at 125 Pacafic Coast Highway (Hermosa
Beach Hote I) In Hermosa Beach we are I i sting the f_o __ l I ow Ing
requirements,
It fs the request of this Department that a representative o( your
. rlrm meet w1th Inspector Paul Osekowsky or the Fire Prevention
Bureau at a mutually acceptable date to list the 1tems on the
plans submitted for Fire Department approval. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner of this project to receive bids on,
and choose the tnstal1er of any f1re protection system required by
this Department.
PLEASE TELEPHOHE FOR RH APPOIHTffEHT, 7:00 An to 12:00 An or
01:00 Pn to 06:00 Pn nonday through Thu~sday.
(213) 376-2179
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ITEnS:
1 ) flDDRESS: Provide an address on front of the bu i Id i ng to be
legible from Paci fie Coast Highway using HUnERHLS ,mini11um 4
inches in hight. Numerials shal I be a contrasting color to the
background.
Per U.F.C. Sec. 1010.208.
2) Provide Saoke detect ors in each s I eep i ng room Per 1988
Uniform Building Code, 1988 Sec.1210 (a) 5.
3) FIRE HLARn: Provide an automatic fire detect ion and alarm
system to be i nsta 11 ed in comp I i ance with Hermosa Beach City
requirements. Mitigating measure to decrease response time do to
the increased density. Hermosa Beach City Ordinance Sec. 12-7,
Sec. 14. 104 (c) UFC Sec. 14. 104 {c)
Each detector shall not exceed a maximum coverage of 625 square feet and
be spaced on 25 foot centers, and no more than 12 1/2 feet off a wall, and 17
1/2 feet off any corner. Rooms or areas with beam cei I ings and/or
obstructions of any kind must be noted and additional detection may be
required. Detectors are required on both sides of any beam or obstruction
that is 18 inches or more in depth. For exception see N.F.P.A. 72-E, 3-5.4
-Sloped Ceilings.
Beam Construction : It shal I be treated as a smooth cei I ing. If the
beams project more than 4 inches below the cei I ing, detectors shal I be
located at no more than two-thirds the spacing schedule in the direction at
right angles to the direction of beam travel. If the beams project more than
18 inches below the ceiling, each bay formed by the beams shall be treated as
a separate area.
Deta i I ed p I ans of this system must be subm i tt~d to this
Department for approve I pr i-or to inst a I I at i on commencing . Th i s
fire a I arm system sha 11 inc I ude an annunc i at ion pane I , fixed
temperature detect ors in a I I areas inc I ud i ng garages {UNLESS
SPRINKLED),
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3,A) A SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS REQUIRED PER UFC
SEC. 10.306(h)
A separate fire alarm system need not be
insta11ed in bui1dings which are protected
throughout by an approved SUPERVISED fire
sprinkler system conforming to the· Building
Code and U .B .C. Standard No .38-1 and having a
1 oca 1 a 1 arm to notify a 11 occupants.
1988 U.F.C. Sec. 14.104 (c)
4) FI RE RLRRn PRHEL: ALL pane Is w i I I have I ocks keyed to
accept key type Cli6R keys. IJe are suggest i ng that the a I arm
panel be located in the hotel lobby
5) •c• SERUICE: Al I fire alarm connect ions shal I be wired as a
uc" service, interrupted by only one fused throw switch housed in
a box whose switch shall be capable of being locked and sealed in
the ·oH• position
6) FI RE EXT I HGU I SHERS: Prov ~de 2A-1 OBC port ab I e· dry
chem i ca I fire ext i ngu i shers in security break g I ass type
cabinets to deter possible vandalism. See print for location.
Per T i ti e 19-596 . 1 . -
Light Hazard occupancies it will be unnecessary for a person to
t rave I nore than 75 feet to reach the nearest ext i ngu i sher on
.e.a.m floor. Extinguisher type 2A-10BC
7) UET STAHDP I PE-CLASS I I I : A c I ass three wet standpipe system
is . required. 2 112• outlets are required on each floor level.
Standpipes shall be located in ALL required stairways.
A Fire Deportaent connection is required (see pr1nt for
location of Fire Department conne~tion ), Hermosa Beach Ord. 440,
Section 13.307 UFC Sec. 10.309 & Table 10.309
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8) ELEUHTORS: (stretcher Requ i re■ents) In a 11 structures four
or more stories in height, at I east one e I evator sha 11 be
provided with a minimum clear distance between wal Is or between
wa I Is and exc I ud i ng return pane Is, not I ess than 80 inches
by Si i nches 1 and a mini mum di stance from wa 11 to return
panel not less than 51 inches with a 42-inch side slide
door I un I ess otherwise designed to accommodate an ambu I ance-
t ype stretcher 76 inches by 24 inches in the horizontal
position. 1988 Uniform Building Code Sec. 5103-15 (e)
9) HOOD & DUCT EXT I HGU I SH I HG SYSTEn: REQUIRED FOR THE
PROTECTIOH OF COMMERCIAL-TYPE FOOD HEAT-PROCESSIHG EQUIPMEHT.
1988 UFC SEC. 10.312
10) STAGGER DOORS l.Je are strong I y suggesting that guest room
doors leading into the hal I ways should be staggered. A fire in
a hotel room wi 11 vent directly across a hal I way and directly
into an opposing room if the guest room doors are not stagered.
11) FIRE HYDREHT Ue are requesting that you install a new fire
hydrant at first PI ace and Paci f i c Coast Highway on the south
west corner. l.Je are requiring that this hydrant be installed
prior to framing.
12) Hotels Motels and Lodging houses two or more stories in height
shall employ one of the following methods of providing emergency
procedures and information to building occupants.
1) Emergency procedures in the form of leaflets to be made
available to all persons entering the building,
2) A floor plan providing emergency procedures information
shal I be posted at every stairway landing, elevator
landings and at the main enterance.
Sincerely,
fo({!)L
Paul J, Osekowsky -125 PCH, TAPE 1
Fire Captain
Hermosa Beach Fire Department