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P.C. RESOLUTION 91-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, TO
AUTHORIZE AUTO SALES AND DETAILING, WINDOW TINTING, AND AUTO
SERVICE (SMOG CHECK ONLY), AND ADOPTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR 303 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS A
PORTION OF LOTS 27 AND 28, WALTER RANSOM CO'S VENABLE PLACE.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
August 6, 1991, to receive oral and written testimony regarding
an application for a Conditional Use Permit, at 303 Pacific Coast
Highway and made the following findings:
A. The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
authorize the existing uses of auto detailing and window
tinting, as required by~ Section 13-5, and to authorize auto
sales and the addition of an automobile smog check service.
B. The site is zoned SPA-7 (Commercial) and the building and the
site are adequate in size to provide sufficient parking and
to support the proposed business activity;
C. The development, as conditioned, poses no threat to the
public safety and welfare;
D. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding commercial
activities along Pacific Coast Highway and the imposition of
conditions as required by this resolution will mitigate any
environmental or negative impacts on nearby commercial and
residential properties;
E. 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
Conditional Use Permit to allow auto sales and detailing, window
tinting, and auto service (smog check only) subject to the
following:
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SECTION I Standard Conditions of Approval
1. The public right-of-way shall not be used for the parking or
storing of vehicles that are intended for sale or service.
2. Test driving of vehicles on local residential streets shall
be prohibited.
3. All automobile service shall be conducted inside the
building, and all outdoor work activities shall be prohibited
(Minor examination of operable vehicles for the purpose of
estimates or final detail touch-ups not lasting more than 15
minutes is allowable).
4. 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.
5. All outdoor parking and driveway areas shall be maintained
free of unregistered and_ derelict vehicles, wrecked vehicles,
and/or parts and debris.-
6. Storage of vehicles, including trucks, tractors, trailers,
recreational vehicles, and automobiles in the outdoor parking
areas or any other location on the premises shall be
prohibited, except vehicles waiting for service pick-up may
be stored for a maximum of 72 hours.
7. Adequate on-site parking spaces shall be provided for the
employees. Usage of residential streets and/or Pacific Coast
Highway for parking employee automobiles is prohibited.
8. The exterior of the premises including the parking areas
shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner at all times.
9. 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.
10. Prior to the Conditional Use Permit being in effect, the
applicant shall submit to the Planning Department, a signed
and notarized "Acceptance of Conditions" form.
11. The Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded with the deed,
and proof of recordation shall be submitted to the Planning
Department.
SECTION II Specific 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.
Improvements to the property and structures, as required in
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the following conditions of approval, shall be completed
within six (6) months of the approval of this conditional use
permit.
2. A three (3) foot high decorative wall shall be provided along
both the southerly and easterly property 1 ines adjacent to
the parking area.
3. The existing office area located within the bay space
designated for "Window Tints Etc. 11 and any other changes to
the structure not previously permitted, shall be inspected to
the satisfaction of the Building Department.
4. All parking spaces identified on the plans shall be striped
on the property in accordance with the plans, and cracks in
the pavement shall be repaired. The five (5) spaces
designated for auto sales display shall be identified as such
on the pavement. All striping and parking designations shall
be permanently maintained.
S. A signed agreement must be made with the adjacent property
owner to authorize the continued use of the trash bin located
on the adjacent lot.·. A copy of said agreement must be
submitted to the Planning Department. In the event the
agreement is terminated, the property owner is obligated to
supply a trash bin and enclosure on site per building
department requirements. ·
6. The hours of operation shall be within the hours of 7:00 AM
to 10:00 PM.
7. The use of parking spaces for displaying merchandise (other
than automobiles for sale in the 5 designated spaces) shall
be prohibited. Any display of merchandise for sale shall be
within the Building.
8. Waste material shall not be allowed to drain into the City
storm drain system. If automobiles are washed on site, a
grease interceptor must be provided in accordance with
Building & Safety requirements.
SECTION III
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.
SECTION IV
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.
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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:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Comms.Di Monda,Marks,Peirce,Chmn.Ketz
Comm.Stifano
None
None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P. C. 91-4 7 is a true
and complete record of the action taken by the Planning
Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, Cal ifqrn i .a', at11 their
regular meeting of August 6, 1~: /~ /~ f ~ 1~ )~Oa/4 !l:t~/1'----/
Christine Ketz, Chairperson Michael Schubach, Secretary
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