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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 05-411 2 3 4 s 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2s 26 27 28 29 P.C. RESOLUTION NO.05-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING RESULTING IN A GREATER THAN 50% INCREASE IN VALUATION AT 1910 HILLCREST DRIVE The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows: Section 1. An application was filed by Lisa Giebler, owner of real property located at 1910 Hillcrest Drive, requesting an addition to an existing nonconforming single-family residence, which results in a greater than 50% increase in valuation, pursuant to Chapter 17.52 of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a hearing to consider the application on June 21 2005, at which testimony and evidence, both written and oral, were presented to and considered by the Planning Commission. Section 3. Based on the evidence received at the public hearing, the Planning Commission makes the following factual findings: 1. The applicant is proposing to add 305 square feet of livable area on the first and second floors, and 382 square feet of deck on the second floor, to an existing single-family dwelling with nonconforming conditions with respect to garage setback and side yard requirements. The expansion, including the 1078 square feet added in 1999, will increase the living area of the house from 1,768 square feet to 3,151 square feet. The current project in addition to the 1999 project cumulatively results in a 78.2% increase in valuation. Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the following findings: 1. The existing nonconformities are not severe or unusual. 2. The scale of the proposed expansion is reasonable, and is consistent with planning and zoning requirements for the R-1 zone and does not warrant requiring the current nonconforming conditions to be brought into conformance; 3. Approval of the expansion is consistent with the intent and goals of Chapter 17.52 of the Zoning Ordinance; 4. The project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA guidelines, Section 15301 e(2) with the finding that the project is in an area with available services and not in an environmentally sensitive area. 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves an addition to an existing nonconforming single-family residence resulting in a greater than 50% increase in valuation, subject to the following Conditions of Approval: 1. The project shall be consistent with submitted plans. Minor modifications to the plan not involving any further expansion or remodel may be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for demolition and construction, the contractor shall verify the structural integrity of the proposed walls to be retained with a structural inspection approved by the Community Development Director, with details incorporated on construction drawings. This may require further additional structural pest inspections and/or an inspection by a structural engineer. 3. The applicant shall submit all required plans and reports to comply with the City's construction debris recycling program including manifests from both the recycler and County landfill. 4. Upon issuance of building permits the project shall proceed in compliance with the scope of work outlined on the plans and any further demolition or construction contrary to said plains will result in project delays in order for the City to review project modifications, and may require new plan submittals and. Planning.. Commission review to proceed with construction work. VOTE: AYES: Allen, Hoffman, Kersenboom, Perrotti, Pizer NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 05-41 is a true and complete record of the action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California at their regular meeting of June 21, 2005. -J- Ron Pizer, Chairman Sol Blumen eld, ecretary June 21 2005 Date NRR1910