HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 03-04P.C. RESOLUTION 03-4
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND PARKING PLAN TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A TWO-STORY,
7,900 SQUARE FOOT MULTI -USE MANUFACTURING BUILDING WITH TEN
TANDEM PARKING SPACES AND THREE PARKING SPACES BACKING ONTO
CYPRESS AVENUE AT 601 CYPRESS AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS
11-14 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK H, TRACT NO.1686
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by David B. Shaw, owner of property comprising the project
site at 601 Cypress Avenue, seeking approval of a Precise Development Plan and Parking Plan to
construct a 7,900 square foot multi -use manufacturing building with ten tandem parking spaces and three
parking spaces backing onto Cypress Avenue.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
application for a Precise Development Plan and Parking Plan on January 21, 2003, and considered
testimony and evidence. Based on the testimony and evidence received the Planning Commission makes
the following factual findings:
1. The applicant is proposing to construct a two-story, 7,900 square foot multi -use
manufacturing building with ten tandem parking spaces and three parking spaces backing onto Cypress
Avenue, which requires a Precise Development Plan and Parking Plan pursuant to Chapters 17.44 and
17.58 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The existing site is vacant and zoned M-1 - Light Industrial.
3. The subject property is located on the northwest corner of 6`h Street and Cypress Avenue.
Section 3. Based on the foregoing factual findings the Planning Commission makes the
following findings pertaining to the application for a Precise Development Plan and Parking Plan:
1. The general criteria of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.58.030(B) for granting
or conditionally granting a Precise Development Plan in the M-1 zone have been considered. In making
this finding, the Planning Commission has determined that:
a. The proximity of the project to existing residential uses to the west will not result in
negative effects with incorporation of the conditions below.
b. The proposed uses are compatible with each other and with the area.
C. Building and driveway orientation is appropriate to minimize noise and traffic impacts on
nearby residential areas.
d. The project will not result in adverse noise, odor, dust or vibration environmental impacts.
e. The proposed use will not result in an adverse impact on the City's infrastructure and/or
services.
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2. The criteria of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.58.030(C) for denial of a
Precise Development Plan are not applicable. In making this finding, the Planning Commission has
determined that:
a. The project will not substantially depreciate property values in the vicinity, or interfere
with the use or enjoyment of property in such area, because of excessive dissimilarity or
inappropriateness of design in relation to the surrounding vicinity.
b. The project will not have significant environmental adverse impacts.
3. The general criteria of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Section 17.44.210(B) for granting
or conditionally granting a Parking Plan in the M-1 zone have been considered. In making this finding,
the Planning Commission has determined that:
a. The tandem parking spaces are arranged in 4-car garages that are dedicated with direct
access to 5 of the individual tenant areas on the first floor. Parking management for the
tandem parking spaces will not conflict with the proposed use because the tandem parking
serves single tenant occupants on the second floor level.
b. The proposed parking egress onto Cypress Avenue is consistent with Section 17.44.160E
of the Zone Code for three parking spaces that back directly onto Cypress Avenue because
Cypress Avenue is a local street and not a major street (arterial or collector street).
4. The proposed project will be consistent with the General Plan and Zone Code, and will
resolve the code violations that currently exist at the subject property.
Section 4. Environmental xernpiion.
I. The project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA guidelines, Section 15332 with the following findings:
the project is an in -fill project that is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all
applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations, the
proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially
surrounded by urban uses, the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened
species, approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air
quality, or water quality, and the site is adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the subject
Precise Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
1. The development and continued use of the property shall be in conformance with submitted
plans as revised and reviewed by the Planning Commission at their meeting of January 21,
2003, incorporating all revisions as submitted by the applicant, and as required by the
conditions below.
a. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted for staff approval with the inclusion of 36-inch
box trees and a minimum 10-foot landscaped setback from the westerly property line shall
be provided at the second story.
b. A minimum 8-foot high decorative concrete masonry block wall shall be provided along the
westerly property line.
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2. The Precise Development Plan and Parking Plan shall only be in effect after the lots
comprising the project site are merged in accordance with Section 16.20.110 of the Subdivision
Ordinance.
3. Final building plans shall be submitted and all building permit fees shall be remitted within
120 days from the date of Planning Commission approval.
4. The owner shall record a covenant in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, guaranteeing the
proposed building shall be used exclusively by uses shown on submitted plans and in
accordance with those allowed in the M-1 zone.
5. Architectural treatment of the building shall be as shown on building elevations and site and
floor plans.
a. A swirl finish shall be provided for the garage floor to mitigate noise.
6. A detailed drainage and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan is required for approval by the
Public Works Department, prior to the issuance of building permits and implemented on site,
demonstrating that on -site drainage will be eliminated through a filtering system with final
specification subject to approval by the Public Works Department.
a. A grate system shall be installed to contain dirt storage within the garage area.
7. The applicant is responsible for all off -site right-of-way construction required by the Public
Works Department.
a. The applicant shall demonstrate with a Phase 1 study that there is no site contamination.
8. The project shall comply with the requirements of the Fire Department.
9. Final building plans/construction drawings including site, elevation, floor plan, sections,
details, signage, landscaping and irrigation, submitted for building permit issuance shall be
reviewed for consistency with the plans approved by the Planning Commission and the
conditions of this resolution, and approved by the Community Development Director prior to
the issuance of any Building Permit.
10. All exterior lights shall be located and oriented in a manner to insure that neighboring
residential property and public right-of-way shall not be adversely affected.
11. All roof equipment shall be located and designed to be screened from public view by the
parapet walls.
12. The project and operation of the business shall comply with all applicable requirements of the
Municipal Code.
13. The Precise Development Plan and Parking Plan shall be recorded, and proof of recordation
shall be submitted to the Community Development Department.
14. Each of the above Conditions of Approval is separately enforced, and if one of the Conditions
of Approval is found to be invalid by a court of law, all the other conditions shall remain valid
and enforceable.
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15. Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, it agents, officers, and
employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or
employee to attack, set aside, void or annul this permit approval, which action is brought
within the applicable time period of the State Government Code. The City shall promptly
notify the permittee of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate fully in the
defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the permittee of any claim, action or proceeding, or
if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the permittee shall no thereafter be
responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City.
16. The permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees which the City may be
required to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against the City because of this
grant. Although the permittee is the real party in interest in an action, the City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of the action, but such participation
shall not relieve the permittee of any obligation under this condition.
17. The subject property shall be developed, maintained and operated in full compliance with the
conditions of this grant and any law, statute, ordinance or other regulation applicable to any
development or activity on the subject property. Failure of the permittee to cease any
development or activity not in full compliance shall be a violation of these conditions.
Sectiosi 6. This grant shall not be effective for any purposes until the permittee and the owners
of the property involved have filed at the office of the Planning Division of the Community Development
Department their affidavits stating that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of the conditions of this
grant.
Section 7. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, any legal challenge to the
decision of the Planning Commission, after a formal appeal to the City Council, must be made within 90
days after the final decision by the City Council.
VOTE: AYES:
Hoffman, Kersenboom, Perrotti, Pizer, Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ABSENT:
None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. No. 03-4 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.
Ron Pizer, Chairman
Jamiga 21 2003
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