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P.C.RESOLUTION NO.03-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN
ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
WITH NONCONFORMING GUEST PARKING, AND FRONT
YARD, SIDE YARD, AND GARAGE SETBACKS, RESULTING
IN A GREATER THAN 50% INCREASE IN VALUATION AND
EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING NONCONFORMING SIDE
YARD AT 2540 MANHATTAN AVENUE
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as
follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by Derek B. Douglas, owner of real property located at
2540 Manhattan Avenue, requesting an addition to an existing nonconforming single-family
residence, which results in a greater than 50% increase in valuation and extends an existing
nonconforming side yard, pursuant to Chapter 17.52 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a hearing to consider the application on
August 19, 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 1,356 square foot livable floor area expansion on the first floor
of an existing 67-year-old single-family dwelling with nonconforming guest parking, and
front yard, side yard, and garage setbacks, resulting in an increase of valuation of 97.3%
while extending a less than required side yard setback.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings:
1. The existing nonconformities are not severe or unusual.
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 side yard 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 an extension
of a nonconforming side yard, subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
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1. The project shall be consistent with submitted plans. Modifications to the plan not
involving any further expansion shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
a) The parapet wall around the proposed roof deck shall be relocated or
redesigned to comply with the allowable height limit.
2. A termite and structural inspection report verifying the structural integrity of the
building must be submitted prior to issuance of building permit.
3. The stairway that accesses the basement level shall be open to the floor above, with
no doorways, and a deed restriction shall be recorded limiting the use of all floors of
the building to one dwelling unit.
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.
VOTE: AYES: Hoffinan, Kersenboom, Perrotti, Pizer, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 03-47 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 August 19, 2003.
N
Peter Hoffman, Cl ai vats Sol Bixa nenf d., Sccr tart'
An st 19 2003
Date
NRR2540 (03-7)
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