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RESOLUTION P.C. 92-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PRECISE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO AUTHORIZE AUTO BODY AND PAINTING AND GENERAL
AUTO REPAIR AND TO ALLOW A 1650 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION FOR AUTO
REPAIR AND ADOPTION OF · A MITIGATED ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
AVIATION BLVD AND PROSPECT AVENUE (1111 PROSPECT AVENUE AND 1086
AVIATION BOULEVARD) AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND 2 TRACT
NO. 8519
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearings on
June 15 and July 20, 1993 to receive oral and written testimony
regarding a Conditional Use Permit and Precise Development Plan
and made the following findings:
A. The project is consistent with applicable general_ and
specific plans;
B. The site is zoned General Commercial 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 Plan and with
the requirements of the C-3 zone;
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
P~ecise Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow the
proposed improvements and uses at 1111 Prospect Ave and Aviation
Blvd and adopts an Environmental Negative Declaration, subject to
the followi~g conditions:
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SECTION I Site Specific conditions regarding the Precise
1 Development Plan:
2 1. The proposed development shall be in substantial conformance
with submitted plans modified in accordance with the
3 conditions below. Any minor modification shall be reviewed
and may be approved by the Planning Director.
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2. The subject lots to be developed shall be merged together,
5 pursuant to Section 29.5-29, prior to the issuance of
building permits
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3. A six-foot high decorative block wall, with a finish to match
7 the building, shall be installed along the southwest and
southeast property lines which abut the R-2 zone, with the
8 finished type of wall material to be approved by the Planning
Director. The wall shall be completed prior to occupancy of
9 the new building.
10 4. Three (3) copies of a revised landscaping plan indicating
size, type, and quantity of plant materials (including trunk
11 diameter at planting time) shall be submitted to the Planning
Director for review and approval prior to the issuance of
12 Building Permits.
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a. An automatic landscape irrigation system shal1 be
provided, and shall be shown on plans.
b. The type of trees provided along the length of the
southwest and southeast property lines shall be
appropriate for buffering purposes (palm trees are not
acceptable) and shall be a minimum 2411 box size.
c. The palm trees provided along the front shall be a
minimum 24 11 box size.
5. Architectural treatment shall be as shown on building
19 elevations and any modification shall require __ approval by the
Planning Director.
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a. Any roof-top equipment shall be integrated into the
architecture and be hidden from public view.
22 6. A grading plan shall be reviewed at the time of Building Plan
Check and shall be consistent with the submitted plans to the
23 satisfaction of the Building Director.
24 7. The project shall comply with the requirements bf the Public
Works Department as contained in the attached memorandum
25 dated June 9, 1993.
26 8. The project shall comply with the requirements of the Fire
Department as contained in their letter dated August 7, 1992,
27 and attached herewith.
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9. A uniform sign program shall be implemented on the site
1 within one (1) year from the date of approval of this Precise
Development Plan. Three copies of detailed plans for signage
2 shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning
Director prior to the issuance of permits and installation of
3 new signs and shall comply with the following:
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a. The maximum height of any free-standing ground or pole
sign ten (10) feet. A decorative base and/or pole cover
shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Planning
Director.
10. Final building plans/construction drawings including site,
7 elevation, floor plan, sections, details, landscaping and
irrigation, submitted for building permit issuance shall be
8 reviewed for consistency with the plans approved by the
Planning Commission and the conditions of this resolution,
9 and approved by the Planning Director prior to the issuance
of any Building Permit, and shall comply with the following
10 modifications to the plan:
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The grade of the area behind building #1 between the
southeasterly facing building wall and the existing
retaining wall shall be raised to the level of the top
of the retaining wall, to provide a flat or moderately
sloping base for the landscaping required by condition
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A 6-foot high decorative block wall shall be provided
behind building #1 and west of building #2 along the
property lines that abut residentially zoned property.
A handicapped parking space shall be indicated to
provide access for the physically handicapped to both
the upper and lower portions of the lot with appropriate
dimensions and loading and unloading area.
Adequate corner vision clearance shall pe provided to
the satisfaction of the Public Works Director, as noted
in the attached memorandum, and the fence shall be
realigned and parking spaces relocated as necessary.
Landscaping of a maximum 36 11 high shall be provided in
the corner cut-off area.
The removal of existing driveway approaches, changes in
sidewalk, curbs, and gutters, and the construction of
new driveway approaches in accordance with the attached
memorandum from the Public Works Department.
Detailed plans and specifications regarding the spray
paint area and filters to be provided in the auto body
and paint building.
27 11. The project and the operation shall comply with all
applicable requirements of the Municipal Code.
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12. Two minimum 5' X 7' trash enclosures shall be provided in the
1 locations shown on the plans, enclosed on three sides with a
decorative masonry wall of five (5) feet in height, and
2 provided with a view obscuring gate on the the fourth side,
and maintained.
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a) A location for storage of used or damaged parts shall be
provided on site ·and identified on the plans whether
inside or outside the buildings. If storage is to occur
outdoors another enclosure, complying with the
specifications above shall be provided.
13. All chain link fencing shall be eliminated, and permanently
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8 SECTION II General conditions regarding the operation of the
automotive service establishments:
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Auto body and fender repair and painting shall only
conducted in the building located at 1111 Prospect,
general repair conducted in the two buildings at
Aviation.
The hours of operation for automotive service shall be
limited to between 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through
Friday, and between 9:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. on Saturdays.
a. Spray painting is prohibited other than during the hours
between 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Monday through Friday.
3. Dismantling and storage of vehicles for parts shall be
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17 4. Disposal of hazardous waste material shall be in accordance
with local, state, and federal laws, but in no event shall
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drain system.
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5. There shall be
audible outdoors.
prohibited.
no bells, buzzers, or similar apparatus
Outside speakers for any purpose shall be
6. Repair, service, and maintenance of vehicles and all work
22 activity shall be conducted solely within the buildings, and
all outdoor work activity shall be prohibited. (Minor
23 examination of operable vehicles for the purpose of making
estimates not lasting more than 15 minutes are excluded).
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7. Test Driving on local residential streets shall be
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26 8. The public right-of-way shall not be used for the parking or
storing of vehicles that are intended for sale, repair, or
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9. Noise emanating from the property shall be within the
1 limitations prescribed by the City's noise ordinance, Article
19.5 of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, and shall not create a
2 nuisance to the surrounding residences and commercial
establishments.
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a. Air compressors and any other mechanical equipment shall
be located within ·a separate room with doors closed or
sound proofed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director
b. Roof-top air conditioning or other similar roof-top
equipment shall be sound-proofed or be a type of equipment
that will not be audible from adjacent property.
10. All outdoor parking and driveway areas and designated indoor
8 parking areas shall be maintained free of unregistered and
derelict vehicles, wrecked vehicles, and/or parts and debris.
9 11. Storage of vehicles, including trucks, tractors, trailers,
10 recreational vehicles, and automobiles in the outdoor parking
areas or any other location on the premises shall be
11 prohibited, except vehicles waiting for service or pick-up
may be stored for a maximum of 72 hours.
12 12. Application of paints and finishes shall be conducted only
13 within an approved paint booth, subject to approval by the
Fire Department, and shall be in conformance with Article 45
14 of the Fire Code, and permits for spray painting of vehicles
shall be subject to permit approval from the South Coast Air
15 Quality Management District.
16 13. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the paint
booth, the applicant shall provide verification of permit
17 approval from the South Coast Air Quality Management District
for the spray paint booth and ventilation and filtration
18 equipment.
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finishes,
used for
premises.
volatile organic compound paints, primers, and
in conformance with A.Q.M.D. Rule· 1151 shall be
any priming and/or painting conducted on the
15. A combination of the "Viskon-Air" filter and "DRICO" Paint
22 Arrestor, as described in the application submitted by the
applicant, which yields a paint removal efficiency of 99.1%
23 shall be installed in the paint booth system, or an
equivalent combination of filters approved by the Planning
24 Director. In addition, pressure gauges shall be installed to
alarm the operator when dirty filters need replacing, and a
25 sensor device shall be installed connected to an alarm in a
highly visible location within the business. When the alarm
26 sounds, painting shall cease and filters shall be immediately
replaced.
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16. Odor elimination equipment shall be provided
building, including for the paint booth, and it
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reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. A1so, the
1 chimney configuration may be modified to minimize re1ease of
odors towards residential areas. Details of the odor
2 eliminating filtration equipment and the chimney
configuration and orientation shall be worked our amongst the
3 Planning Director, applicant, and neighbors.
4 17. The exterior of the · premises including the parking areas
shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner at al1 times.
5 18. All exterior lights shall be located and oriented in a manner
6 to insure that neighboring residential property and public
right-of-way shall not be adversely affected.
7 19. Oil separators shall be provided to filter stormwater runoff
8 from the parking lot area before it enters the city's storm
sewers, subject to approval by the Public Works Department.
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20. If a security system is provided,
or similar type of system, and
prohibited.
it shall be an electrical
security dogs/animals are
21. Opened and/or used paint shall not be stored or dried
outdoors. All paint containers whether intended for reuse or
being stored prior to disposal, shall be stored in an
enclosed portion of the building with appropriate ventilation
subject to approval by the Planning Director, and the
requirements of the SCAQMD.
SECTION III
16 1. This grant shall not be effective for any purposes until the
permittee and the owners of the property involved have filed
17 at the office of the Department of Planning their affidavits
stating that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of
18 the conditions of this grant.
19 2 . The Conditional Use Permit and Precise Development Plan shall
be recorded, and proof of recordation shall be submitted to
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21 3. Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if
any of the conditions of approval is found to be invalid by a
22 court of law, all the other conditions shall remain valid and
enforceable.
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4 . Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City,
24 its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action,
or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or
25 employees to attack, set aside, void or annul this permit
approval, which action is brought within the applicable time
26 period of Government Code Section 65907. The City shall
promptly notify the permittee of any claim, action, or
27 proceeding and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense.
If the City fails to promptly notify the permi ttee of any
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cooperate fully in the defense, the
thereafter be responsible to defend,
harmless the City.
permittee shall
indemnify, or
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The permi ttee 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.
7 5 . The subject property shall be developed, maintained and
operated in full compliance with the conditions of this grant
8 and any law, statute, ordinance or other regulation
applicable to any development or activity on the subject
g property. Failure of the permittee to cease any development
or activity not in full compliance shall be a violation of
10 these conditions.
11 SECTION IV
12 The Planning Commission may review this Precise Development Plan
and Conditional Use Permit and may amend the subject conditions
13 or impose any new conditions if deemed necessary to mitigate
detrimental effects on the neighborhood resulting from the
14 subject use.
15 VOTE: AYES: Comms. Marks, Oakes, Suard, Chmn. DiMonda
NOES: None
16 ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Comm. Merl
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 92-62 is a true
and complete record of the action taken by the Planning
commissi of the city of Hermosa ~~~-=-fo~ at their
re · 1 e t~~• 1993. ~
nda , Chairman Michaeisctiubach, Seretary &=r3 r93oate
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