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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 10-21 (861 Valley, Clark Field)P.C. RESOLUTION 10-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT NEW SAFETY FENCING AND NETTING AND OTHER RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AS PART OF THE LITTLE LEAGUE’S IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BALL FIELDS AT CLARK FIELD , AT 861 VALLEY DRIVE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS NE 3.322 ACS OF LOT 5 AND NE 2.841 ACS OF LOT 6 BLOCK 74 SECOND ADDITION TO HERMOSA BEACH AND LOT 1 TRACT # 1516; AND KNUTSEN TRACT LOTS 1,2,3 AND LOT 4, HERMOSA BEACH The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows: Section 1. An application was filed by Hermosa Beach Little League in conjunction with the City of Hermosa Beach seeking approval for a Planned Development Permit to improve a baseball field with dugout, back stops, fencing, concrete pads with spectator seating and approximately 10 foot shade structure over the seating, an approximately 10 foot high fence with safety netting not to exceed 25 feet located behind the baseball field, addition of concrete pads and fencing at the T-ball field, and other minor improvements shown on the preliminary development plan. Section 2. The Planning Commission considered the application for a Planned Development Permit (PDP 10-13) on December 1, 2010, at which time testimony and evidence, both oral and written, was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission. Section 3. The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15311 accessory structures that do not result in a change use and conform to the zoning code. Section 4. Based on the Staff Report, testimony and evidence received, the Planning Commission makes the following factual findings pursuant to Section 17.24.040, finding that that proposed preliminary development plan is consistent with the zoning code, the improvements are compatible with other uses on the site, and are compatible with the surrounding area as follows: 1. The preliminary development plan conforms to the general plan. Clark Field is designated Open Space in the General Plan. The overall philosophy of the Open Space and Conservation Element is to preserve and enhance the existing green areas. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan provides for the orderly development of these facilities. A new master plan for the Clark Filed complex is under development. The improvements will enhance the active recreational opportunities at this existing facility and are consistent with the General Plan. 2. The character of the proposed development will enhance the surrounding neighborhood and is desirable and will promote stability. The proposed improvements will upgrade and enhance the facility. That portion of Clark Field proposed for improvement consists of the southern portion of the fields containing baseball fields and a portion of the soccer play fields. The practice baseball field will be improved with dugout, back stops, fencing, concrete pads with spectator seating with an 1 approximately 10 foot high shade structure over the seating, and an approximately 10 foot high fence with safety netting to 25 feet to be located behind the baseball field along its easterly and southerly side. The most noticeable feature to the surrounding residences will be the 25 foot safety net which is essentially consistent with the existing safety net behind the existing ball field. However due to the lower grade of the field relative to surroundings and its location the safety netting should not impact views. 3. Sufficient driveway widths are provided for traffic flow and maneuverability. There is currently a ball field, T-ball field and practice ball field. It is possible that improvement of the practice field will increase intensity of use especially if concurrent games attract more spectators, in which case traffic and parking demand could increase. There are about 18 spaces at the Clark facility shared with the Community Resources building. Valley Drive is a well maintained City street and public parking is available along Valley, at City Hall to the north, together with other public parking. At times tandem parking has been observed relating to the spaces along Valley Drive. The Little League and other sports leagues should provide a plan for accommodating parking demand, including scheduling, identification of parking facilities, and literature provide to participants concerning parking locations and advisement against tandem parking in the public right of way. 4. The development will not impose a burden on access traffic facilities, and increased densities will not generate traffic in such amounts as to overload the street network outside the proposed development. This issue is addressed under item 3. 5. Adequate provision has been made for maintenance of areas of parking, open space, landscaping and recreational facilities consistent with the anticipated population of the development. The project is a renovation to recreational facilities on developed site with existing landscaping. No change to landscaping is proposed. 6. The proposed development is not out of harmony with its surrounding neighborhood. The site is currently a multi-function active recreational site that provides recreational opportunities for the community, including the surrounding multi-family housing which lacks onsite recreational opportunities. The improvements will not change the types of uses. The proposed grade change reduces any visual impacts associated with new seating, shade structure and fencing. 7. Provision has been made to provide adequate ingress and egress for fire-fighting equipment. This outdoor use is not susceptible to fire hazards. The site is located less than ¼ mile from the fire station, accessible from Valley Drive, should fire fighting or paramedic services become necessary. 8. In accordance with H.B.M.C. Section 17.40.030.B, the development shown on the preliminary development plan is in full conformity with the most restrictive requirements for the OS Zone set forth in Chapter 17.30, and the developments may be permitted for construction, erection or moving in of any building or structure, or for grading or for any land use, without approval of a final development plan. 2