HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution 03-30RESOLUTION NO.03-30
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A GREATER THAN 50%
EXPANSION AND REMODEL AND REMOVAL OF MORE THAN 30%
EXISTING LINEAR FEET OF EXTERIOR WALLS OF AN EXISTING SINGtE-
FAMILY DWELLING WHILE EXTENDING EXISTING NONCONFORMING
SIDE YARDS AT 840 20TH STREET
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as
follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by Ronald Nelson, owner of real property located at
840 20th Street, requesting a greater than 50% expansion and remodel, removal of more than 30%
existing linear feet of exterior walls, and extending existing nonconforming side yards of 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
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 1,450 square foot expansion to a single-family dwelling, a
62-year old structure, resulting in an increase of valuation of 98.7% and removal of 35%
existing linear feet of exterior walls while extending existing nonconforming side yards.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings:
1. The existing nonconforming side yards are 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 is for the R-1 zone and does not warrant requiring the current
nonconforming side yards to be brought into conformance;
3. Approval of the expansion 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, removal of greater than 30% linear feet of existing exterior walls, and
extension of existing nonconforming side yards subject to the following conditions of approval:
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1. The project shallbe consistent with submitted plans. Minor modifications to the
plan which do not involve any further expansion shall be reviewed and may be
approved by the Community Development Director.
2. Existing spa shall be relocated so as to not encroach into any required yards.
3. A termite and structural inspection report verifying the structural integrity of the
building, must be submitted prior to issuance of building permit,.
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.
5. 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.
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, Perrotti, Pizer, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Kersenboom
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 03-30 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 May 20, 2003.
Peter Hoffman,
Ma 20 2003
Date
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