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P.C. RESOLUTION NO.05-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN
ADDITION TO AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING REAR
AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS RESULTING IN AN
EXTENSION OF EXISTING WALLS WITH A
NONCONFORMING SIDE YARD AT 1256 OWOSSO AVENUE
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as
follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by Peter and Lisa Gustafson, owners of real property
located at 1256 Owosso Avenue, requesting an addition to an existing nonconforming single-
family residence, which results in the extension of existing walls along the nonconforming
northerly side yard, pursuant to Chapter 17.52 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a hearing to consider the application on
August 16, 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 566 square feet of livable area, on the first and second
floors, to an existing single-family dwelling with nonconforming conditions with respect to
parking, and front and side yard requirements. The applicant also proposes to increase the
existing garage setback to 18 feet to increase the available parking from no spaces to two
spaces in tandem. The expansion will increase the living area of the house from 1,295
square feet to 1,861 square feet. The project results in a 42.4% 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.
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Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves an addition
to an existing nonconforming single-family residence resulting in an extension of existing walls
with a nonconforming side yard, 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 plans 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:
Hoffman, Kersenboom, Perrotti, Pizer
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
Allen
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 05-52 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 August 16, 2005.
Ron Pizer, Chairman B1uii nif I1d, ecretary
August 16, 2005 �
Date
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