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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 05-6110 11 12 13 14 is 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2s 26 27 26 29 P.C. RESOLUTION 05-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO RECOMMEND A ZONE CHANGE FROM M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) TO R-2 (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 494 ARDMORE AVENUE (ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FIFTH STREET AND ARDMORE AVENUE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 9 WALTER RANSOM CO'S VENABLE PLACE The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows: ection 1. An application was filed by Mehrdad Tootonchi owner of real property at 494 Ardmore Avenue seeking to amend the Zoning Map. Section 2, The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed de novo public hearing to consider the application for a Zone Change on October 18, 2005, at which testimony and evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission Section 3. Based on evidence received at the public hearing, the Planning Commission makes the following factual findings: 1. The requested change to R-2 will make the zoning for the subject property consistent with the General Plan designation of Medium Density Residential. 2. Surrounding properties to the north, east and south are designated Medium Density Residential on the General Plan and Zoned R-2, with the exception of adjacent properties immediately to the south which are not included in this request, which would remain M-1 zoned. Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the following findings pertaining to the Zone Change 1. The Zone Change will bring the subject property into consistency with the General Plan for the City pursuant to the specific recommendation for this property in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. 2. The subject property to be redesignated is appropriate for residential use as it is abutted by residential uses and located in an area, which is predominantly residential in character. A residential use of the subject properties will be more compatible to surrounding residential uses m n u' 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 than a potentially more intensive light manufacturing or commercial use. The residential use of the property will provide property tax benefits and will not unduly strain city services. 3. The Planning Commission concurs with the Staff Environmental Review Committee's recommendation, based on their Environmental Assessment/Initial Study, that this project will result in a less than significant impact on the environment, and therefore qualifies for a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council amend the City's Official Zoning Map as follows: 1. Amend the Zoning Map by changing the property, as described below and shown on the attached map, from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-2 (Two -Family Residential): 494 Ardmore Avenue, legally described as lot 9 Walter Ransom Co's Venable Place. VOTE: AYES: Allen, Hoffman, Keresnboom, Perrotti NOES: None ABSENT: Pizer ABSTAIN: None CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 05-61 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 October 18, 2005. Peer Hof l gin, �ce Chairman 4 tel6�--- - Date F:\B95\CD\PC\2005\10-18-05\ZC494Ardmore-Reso.doc S lumen:fel cretary 2