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RESOLUTION NO.03-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A GREATER THAN 50%
EXPANSION AND REMODEL TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING
WHILE MAINTAINING NONCONFORMING FIREPLACE ENCROACHMENT
INTO THE SIDE YARD AT 420 29TH STREET
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as
follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by Kelly P. West owner of real property located at 420
29th Street, requesting a greater than 50% expansion and remodel to an existing nonconforming
single family dwelling, pursuant to Chapter 17.52 of the Zoning Ordinance
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a hearing to consider the application on
March 18, 2003, 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 a small expansion to a single-family dwelling, a 61 year old
structure, which in combination with the 1999 remodel of the structure results in an
increase of valuation of 91 % while maintaining a nonconforming fireplace
encroachment into the side yard.
2. The project includes reconstructing a new garage to bring parking into compliance with
current requirements.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings:
1. The existing nonconforming side yard encroachment to be maintained is not significant
or unusual in regards to compatibility with neighboring properties;
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/remodel 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.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves a greater
than 50% expansion, subject to the following conditions of approval:
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L The project shall be consistent with submitted plans. Modifications to the plan
which do not involve any further expansion shall be reviewed and may be 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 provide evidence regarding the structural integrity of the
fireplace and include a spark arrestor.
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.
Section 6. Pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedures 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.
AYES:
Hoffman, Kersenboom, Perrotti, Pizer, Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 03-20 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 March 18, 2003
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Ron Pizer, Zirman
March. l8 2003
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