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P.C. RESOLUTION 03-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PRECISE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN, AND VESTING TENTITIVE TRACT MAP #60189 TO
ALLOW A MIXED USE CONDOMINIUM BUILDING WITH
THREE RESIDENCES ABOVE COMMERCIAL ON THE GROUND
FLOOR AT 30-44 HERMOSA AVENUE LEGALLY DESCRIBED
AS LOTS 1,2 AND 3, BLOCK 41, 1'"� ADDITION TO HERMOSA
BEACH TRACT
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by James LaPoint, owner in escrow of real property
located at 30-44 Hermosa Avenue seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and Precise
Development Plan and Tentative Tract Map to allow the construction of condominium project
containing three residences above commercial on the ground floor.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the subject application on August 19, 2003, at which testimony and evidence, both written and
oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission
Section 3. Based on evidence received at the public hearing, the Planning Commission
makes the following factual findings:
1. The subject property is located in the C-1, Neighborhood Commercial Zone. A
Conditional Use Permit is required pursuant to the C-1 permitted use list of Section 17.26.030 of
the Zoning Ordinance, which provides that "residences, one or more apartments may be located
above a commercial building" as a conditionally permitted use. This section was amended by the
City Council to also allow residential condominiums. A Precise Development Plan is required
pursuant to Chapter 17.58 for new construction of more than 1500 square feet.
2. The subject property is currently developed with one-story structures most recently
used for a child day care center and thrift store. The property consists of the three 30-foot wide
lots fronting on Hermosa Avenue with alley access to the rear.
3. The applicant proposes to construct a new building with subterranean parking and
commercial on the ground floor with three attached two -level residential condominiums units above.
Twenty parking spaces are provided with 16 in the subterranean garage and 4 at ground level.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings pertaining to the application for a Conditional Use Permit, Precise
Development Plan and Parking Plan.
1. The project and map are consistent with applicable general and specific plans and is in
compliance with the use and development requirements of the Zoning Ordinance;
2. The site is zoned C-1 and is physically suitable for the type and density of proposed
development and the project and proposed use comply with the development standards contained
therein;
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3. The subdivision or types of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health
problems;
4. The subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by
the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision;
5. Design of the proposed subdivision is compatible and consistent with applicable elements
of the City's General Plan, and is compatible with the immediate environment;
6. The project, as conditioned, will conform to all zoning and condominium laws and
criteria and will be compatible with neighboring residential properties;
7. The project provides all required off-street parking.
8. The project is Categorically Exempt from the requirement for an environmental
assessment, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections
15303(b) and 15315 with the finding that the project is in an area with available services.
Section. 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the subject
Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Tract Map subject to
the following Conditions of Approval:
1. The development and continued use of the property shall be in conformance with
submitted plans, received and reviewed by the Commission at their meeting of
August 19, 2003, revised in accordance with the following:
a) The handicapped parking space proposed with access directly to Lynden Street
shall be relocated so that access is from the alley, in order to eliminate the loss of
any on -street parking.
2. Occupancy of the commercial space on the ground floor shall be limited to uses
permitted in the C-1 zone, and shall not include residential use. Uses that are subject
to greater parking requirements, such as restaurants/cafes, snack shops and medical
or dental clinics are not permitted. Also, laundromats and dry cleaning business are
prohibited.
3. The project shall meet all requirements of the Condominium Ordinance.
a) A minimum 5-foot front yard setback shall be provided for the residential
condominium portion of the project.
b) Each residential unit shall have the minimum 200 cubic feet of storage space and
plans shall clearly denote storage space and the location of the FAU and vacuum
canister, if provided.
c) Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions in compliance with the Condominium
Ordinance shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for
review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
d) Proof of recordation of approved CC & R's shall be submitted to the Community
Development Director six (6) months after recordation of the Final Map.
e) Requirements of Section 17.22.060(G) & (H) shall be shown on structural plans
and reviewed at the time of Building Division plan check.
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4. Tandem parking for two spaces per unit shall be permanently and exclusively assigned
to the residential units.
5. Precise building height information shall be provided on final project plans, which
shall include corner point elevations provided on a detailed roof plan indicating
corner points of the lot, the location of all property lines and maximum and proposed
heights at the critical points on the roof.
6. Architectural treatment shall be as shown on building elevations and site and floor
plans. Any modification shall require approval by the Community Development
Director.
7. Two copies of a final landscaping plan indicating size, type, and quantity of plant
materials to be planted shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department, Planning Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of
Building Permits.
a) At least three street trees shall be provided along the Hermosa Avenue frontage
subject to approval by the Public Works Department.
8. A sign program shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community
Development Department prior to the issuance of any sign permits for individual
businesses. All commercial signs shall be located on the first floor commercial portion
of the building, and shall be in compliance with the Sign Ordinance requirements for
the C-1 zone.
9. There shall be compliance with all requirements of the Public Works Department
and Fire Department
10. The lots comprising the project site shall be merged in accordance with Section
16.20.110 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
11. The address of each condominium unit shall be conspicuously displayed on the street
side of the buildings with externally or internally lit numbers and the method for
illumination shall be shown on plans. Addressing numbering and display subject to
approval by the Community Development Department
12. Roll -up Automatic garage doors shall be installed on all garage door openings
13. The property owner(s) shall record an agreement to assume the risk associated with
use and operation of the sump pump; release the City from any liability; and
indemnify the City regarding receipt of surface waters onto the property
14. A geotechnical report defining and delineating any seismic hazard and the depth of
the water table shall be submitted prior to issuance of building permits, with any
mitigation measures incorporated into building plans.
15. Two copies of final construction plans, including site, elevation and floor plans,
which are consistent with the conditions of approval of this conditional use permit,
shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division for consistency with
Planning Commission approved plans prior to the submittal to the Building Division
for Plan Check.
16. Prior to approval of the Final Map, and prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy, outstanding assessments must either be paid in full or apportioned to any
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newly created parcels. Notice of same shall be provided to the Community
Development Director. Assessment payoff amounts may be obtained by calling the
City's Assessment Administrator at (800) 755-6864. Applications for apportionment
may be obtained in the Public Works Department.
17. The Conditional Use Permit and Precise Development Plan shall be null and void
eighteen months from the date of approval unless building permits have been
obtained, and approval of the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map shall become null and
void twenty-four months from the date of approval unless the map is flnaNed and the
project implemented. The applicant may apply in writing for an extension of time to
the Planning Commission prior to the dates of expiration.
18. Prior to issuance of a building permit, abutting property owners and residents
within 100 feet shall be notified of the anticipated date for commencement of
construction.
a) The form of the notification shall be provided by the Planning Division of the
Community Development Department.
b) Building permits will not be issued until the applicant provides an affidavit
certifying mailing of the notice.
Section 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.
The Conditional Use Permit, and Precise Development Plan shall be recorded, and proof
of recordation shall be submitted to the Community Development Department.
Each of the above conditions 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.
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.
The permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorneys 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.
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
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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.
The Planning Commission may review this Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development
Plan and may amend the subject conditions or impose any new conditions if deemed necessary to
mitigate detrimental effects on the neighborhood resulting from the subject use.
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, Pizer, Perrotti, Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 03-44 is a true and complete record of the action
taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, at their regular
n°ieetiaig of August 19, 2003.
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