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P.C.RESOLUTION NO.03-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN
ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
WHICH EXTENDS EXISTING NONCONFORMING SIDE
YARDS AT 553 24TH PLACE
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as
follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by Edward and Madeline Beeles, owner of real property
located at 553 2e Place, requesting an addition to an existing single-family residence, which
extends both existing nonconforming side yards, pursuant to Chapter 17.52 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a hearing to consider the application on
May 20, 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 434 square foot expansion to the livable floor area of an
existing nonconforming 50-year-old single-family dwelling, resulting in an increase of valuation of
27%.
2. The existing west side yard is 2'-5" and the east side yard is 3'-4" rather than the required 5
feet.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings:
1. The minor extension of the walls with nonconforming side yards is minor, and will not
significantly worsen the existing nonconforming condition.
2. The existing parking, despite the substandard garage width of 16'-4" rather than 17',
accommodates two legal parking spaces as one is provided in the garage and one is provided in
tandem in front of the garage, complying with Section 17.44.140(B) of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. 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
side yards be brought into conformance.
4. Approval of the expansion is consistent with the intent and goals of Chapter 17.52 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
5. 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 extension
of nonconforming side yards, 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 may be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Director.
2. 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.
3. 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.
VOTE: AYES: Hoffinan, Perrotti, Pizer, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Kersenboom
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 03-26 is a true and complete record of the
action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California at their
. /r regular meeting of May 20, 2003.
Peter Iloffnaaza, Cha
Maur 20.2003
Date
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