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P.C. RESOLUTION NO.03-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE LOCATION OF A WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITY ON THE COMMUNITY CENTER
BUILDING AT 710 PIER AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS
LOTS 1 THROUGH 20, BLOCK 79, 2ND ADDITION TO HERMOSA
BEACH AND THE VACATED ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS, AND LOT
1, BLOCK 78, 2ND ADDITION TO HERMOSA BEACH AND HALF
VACATED STREET ADJACENT NORTHWEST
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as
Section 1. An application was filed by AT&T Wireless seeking approval of a Conditional Use
Permit for installation of wireless communication antennas and equipment pursuant to the requirements
of Section 17.46.240 of Zoning Ordinance;
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the application for the Conditional Use Permit on October 15, 2002, continued to November 19,
2002, and January 21, 2003, at which testimony and evidence, both written and oral, was 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 install six (6) antennas on the north, south and west facades
of the Community Center building. The applicant indicates that the antennas are required to
service the central portion of the city and to provide coverage along Pacific Coast Highway.
2. The subject lot is zoned O-S, Open Space,
3. The Community Center is a municipal building constructed over 60 years ago, and used
for community services and recreational activities.
4. The applicant has selected the Community Center to locate a wireless
telecommunications facility because the building is the tallest in the area and affords
optimal opportunity for equipment placement.
5. The Community Center building is nonconforming to height requirements. However, all the
proposed antennas shall be installed below the building's parapet, therefore the proposed
antennas will comply with height requirements pursuant to Section 17.46.240 C(1).
6. The applicant has made efforts to provide different screening options for the proposed
antennas.
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7. The Community Center is a prominent location on the City's major commercial corridor.
8. The Community Center is a recognized local landmark pursuant to Resolution 02-6216.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing the Planning Commission finds:
1. The Community Center building is designated a local landmark and as such should not have
the building facade impacted by the installation of wireless telecommunications equipment
because the exterior architectural features on the fagades would be compromised.
2. There are no feasible means to screen the proposed antennas without impacting the
design of the building without disrupting the character defining features on the building
exterior.
3. The proposed location of the facilities on the rooftop will violate Section 17.46.240 of
the Zone Code by having a surface area exceeding the maximum allowable surface area
for rooftop antennas and other equipment allowed above the building height.
4. The use of the proposed site does not result in less severe environmental impacts than a
feasible alternative site pursuant to Section 17.40.170 A(8) because the Community Center
building is a locally significant landmark that would be deft imentally impacted as compared
to other alternative sites in the area.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby denies the subject
Conditional Use Permit:
VOTE: AYES:
Hoffman, Kersenboom, Perrotti, Pizer, Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. No. 03-3 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 January 21, 2003.
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Ron Pizer, Chairman
January 21, 2003
Date
CUPR710cont (02-7)