HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_Minutes_1955_06_13CITY OF HHERl•lOSA BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION June 13, 1955 Minutes of the meeting 0£ the Planning Commission held Monday, June 13th, 1955 at 7:)0 o'clock P.Mo at the City Hall, C.tty of Hemsa Beachc ROLL CALL: Present: Commo Black, Dennie, Fisher, Haneman, Hixson, and Miller and Mayor Edwardso Mro Smith, Bldgo Inspector Absent: None PETITION OF BEN COGSWELL III Petition of Ben Fo Cogswell, covering E 27' of Lot )6 and~ 46' of Lots 37 and 38, Tract Noo 767, situated at 575-21st Street, Zone R-1, for per-mission to construct a sj.ngle family residence consisting of 2150 Sq.,F'Go There is a single unit existing on the property at present, but it is intended that this dwelling will be dismantled within a specified time after completion of the new consttuctiono Mro Cogswell was present, and he was asked about the ~emoval of the old dwellingo Gommo Haneman asked if the stipulation of removing the sub= standard dwelling was bindingo Chairman Dennie said that his investigation supported the fact that if a time limit is stipulated in the petition itselfB it is binding. Commo Haneman moved that since the lots in this area are large lots~ and the new structure will be a credit to the nef,ghborhood, and the arrangements for dismantling the old structure within 6 (six) months are satisfactory, the petition should be recommended for approval. Commo Black seconded the motion, and Resolution NooPC Jl was adopted by the following vote: LETTER FROM TWIN PONTIAC YES:: Comm. Black, Dennie, Fisher, Haneman, Hixson, Miller and Mayor Edwards NO: N0ne Letter from Twin Pontiac stating their intentions as to the type or fence they will erect between their parking lot at 725=5th Street and the resi= dential property at 68J-5th Streeto They dpropose to leave it as it now stands, with repair work done where necessary, and more ivy added wherever necessary to satisfactorily shield the properties from each othero GMr• Smith was asked to explain the situation of the broken wall mentioned in the lettero He explained that part of the retaining wall forming the footing for the lattice work had broken awayL and it would have to be re-paired~ He further explained that both the t'ontiac agency and the owner
Plaxnling Ct,;m:;.ts8ion June 1311 1955 Page Two 0 of the property adjoining them had made arrangements and adjustments satisfac·i;ory to both of them and that Mr0 Johnson, the adjoining property owner had given his written consent to these arrangmentso Mro Smith explained that the reason this type of situation has to come before the Planning Commission is that the Orde Noo NoSo 8 stipulates that wherever a parking lot adjoins residential property» there must be some method of satisfactorily shielding the parking operations from the resldential propertyo The Ordinance does not state exactly what type of screening must be erected, but whatever is satisfactory to both parties should be acceptable by the Cityo This was in answer to Commo Fishervs question regarding the acceptability by the Building Depto of the ~rrangement between Twin Pontiac. Mro Johnson, and the Cityo Commo Fisher moved that the Twin Pontiac be allowed to proceed with the repair and rebuilding of the wall in agreement with the letter presented to the Planning Commission and with satisfaction for the adjoining pro~ perty owner, Mro Johnsono This motion was seconded by Commo Black, and Resolution Noo PC 32 was adopted by the following vote: YES: NO: CommG Black, Dennie, Fisher, Haneman, Hixson, Miller and Mayor Eawords None ( • LETTERS FROM HERMOSA J BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT Letters from the Hermosa Beach City School District, requesting exceptions on properties in escrow at present, and properties proposed for purchase as soon as condemnation proceedings are completed. Commo Miller was asked to explain the situation as it now stands .. He explained that perhaps 50% of the parcels recommended by the School Board for purchase are now in escrow, but that the other 50% had bogged down in negotiations, and that it now appears that condemnation proceedings will have to be initiatedD After further discussion, Comme Fisher moved that, because the City of Her= mosa Beach does not provide a special zone for school useg the properties listed in Paragraph 2 of the letter from the Hermosa Beach City School District of June 7, 1955 be granted an exception for school purposes, provided that the land or properties are acquired by the Hermosa Beach City School Districto These particular properties are as follows: l. 2. Lots 3, 4, approxo ½ of Lots 5 and 6, all of Lots 7, 8, Block 111. Shakespeare Lot 10 and approxo w ½ of Lot 4, Block K, Tract No. 1686 Lots 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, Hermosa Garden Tracto Lot 21, Block 71, Second Addo to H.Be Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, Hollowell Tract Lot 35, Tract Noa 5209
Planning L:01nmi.;-;s:Lc:rJ, June 13 t 195 5 Page Three 5. The NW 118' of the NE 74.66' of the NK 202' of Lot 38, Block 78, Second Add. to H.B., back of present motel building off 101 Highwayo It is understood that these properties are to have condemnation pro-ceedings initiated against them, andit is the recommendation of the Planning Commission that they be approved for school purposes, subject to the above provisions. This motion was seconded by Comm. Haneman, and Resolution No. PC 29 was adopted by the following vote: YES: NO: Comm. Black, Dennie, Fisher, Hanemanp Hixson, Miller and Mayor Edwards None Commo Fisher further moved that, because the City of Hermosa Beach does not provide by Ordinance a zone for school use, the Planning Commission recommends that an exception be granted allowing the properties described in the letter from Hermosa Beach City School District dated May 18, 1955 to be used for school purposesp and it is further recommendedth.at the City Council grant this exception~ These properties are as follows: 1. Lots 180, 181 and 184, Walter Ransom Co.'s Redondo Home Tract Lots 16, 17, Hollowell Tract This motion was seconded by Comm~ Hixson, and Resolution Noo PC JO was adopted by the rollowing vote: YES: Commo Black, Dennie, Fisher, Haneman, H1xson, Miller and Mayor Edwards NO: None DISCUSSION OF THE PETITION OF MAURICE BENATAR FOR za.Ni YARUN.C=E._ ___ _ Chairman Dennie explained that this petition had not been pLaced on the agenda, for the reason that he had contacted Mr. Kay Kalicka regarding whether or not this should be handled as a zone change or a varianceD He further explained that he had contacted Mr. Benatar and his attorney, Mark Wood and informed them of this decisiona Mro Wood explained that he bad asked the City Attorney for an opinion in this matter, and that he had been under the impression from Mro Bush's con= versation that it could be handled as a variance. He cited Section 18 of Old.No.N.S08 as the basis for his conclusions. Com.mo Hixson stated his opinion on the matter by saying that there is State (_,control in this matter, as well as City, and that unless there is a hardship involved, or the petitioner is being denied a use of his property that other surrounding property owners are being allowed, the Planning Commission has no authority to grant zone variances, although a zone change could be considered.,
.1· .!)?.I1t,.J~ l'J: fS 1..,;-:Jf;.~ -~~~ ~-: ,~:! )_ tIZ~ June lJ, 1955 Page Four ( ;ammo Hixson furthe r suggested to the Commission that since there seem to be such a variety of opinions, it would be wise to set this petition aside for a futu~e hearing, after council with the City Attorney and the Planning Conaultanto Mro Wood said t:b.at he was not aware of any St.ate legislature along these lines. He also said that the peti11.oner was being denied a property right insofar as all che surrounding properties are already being used for Com= mercial purposes at presento He also felt there was a hardship involved, as Mro Benatar has already put a substantial amount intum plans, etc. and has lessees liaed up, and he will suffer financial loss if this petition falis to be considerede Comma Fisher felt that the Commission agrees with the fact that the Highway pfoperty should definitely be zoned for C usages but that there are certain other limitat~ons beyouddour own ordinance which have to be considered as aluo governing the Commission's actions .. APPROVAL OF MINUTES .. Commo Fisher moved that the minutes of the meeting of May 9, 1955 stand approved as received .. Thismmotion was seconded by Comm .. Black and carried unanimously .. Comm .. Fisher moved that the meeting stand adjourned to 7:00 o'clock, June 15, 1955 for the purpose of considering the variance of Maurice Benatar, waiving the requirement for notifying adjoining and surrounding property owners in regard to this mattero This motion was seconded by Commo Black and carried unanimously .. u