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RESOLUTION P.C. 03-51
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO RECOMMEND
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO ADD A NEW SUB-
SECTION TO CHAPTER 17.40 TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED MIXED -USE PROJECTS IN
THE C-1 COMMERCIAL ZONE
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on September 16,
2003, to consider adding a new sub -section in Chapter 17.40 titled Mixed -Use Development, which
will contain development standards generally consistent with the R-3 zone for mixed -use projects in
the C-1 zone.
Section 2. Based on the evidence considered at the public hearing, the Planning Commission
makes the following findings:
1. Section 17.26.030 of the Zoning Ordinance includes residential use above a commercial
building (mixed -use) as a conditionally permitted use, but omits reference to any
residential development standards.
2. Adding a new sub -section in Chapter 17.40 titled Mixed -Use Development, containing
specific standards for mixed -use projects should resolve this issue.
3. The subject text amendment is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to the general rule set forth in Section
15061(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as there is no possibility that this modification may
have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 3. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, Title 17-Zoning, Chapter 17.40, be amended as follows:
1. Add Section 17.40.170 as follows (underlined text to be added):
17.40.170 Mixed -Use Development C-1 Zone).
For residential uses allowed its the C-1 Zone as art of mixed-ttse development the
followin z, conditions and standards of develo rngRt in addition to au other tleea aed
necessary orapprWriate to ensure compatibility with existing or .-rnnitted uses in the
vicinity, shall be re aired:
1. The residential oortion of a nnixed-use develo ment shall be subject to the develoornent
standards of the R-3 zone as set forth in Chapter 17.16 with the exce tion of the
followin. .
a. if the residenti initim
develo anent then the development shall lie sLib'elqt to the condominium
develo ment standards as set forth in Cha ter 17.22.
b. Front setbacks shall be a minimum of five feet.
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c. The front setback area ma v be used for re q aired o )en s ace if the area is a deck
above the commercial level and otherwise comp lies with —the o )ens ace
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requirements of the R-3 zone.
d. No lot coverage maximum shall be a lied.
e. One 36" box tree -)er dwellin" unit shall be placed as a street tree to the
satisfaction of the Public Works Director.
2. In addition to the restandards shall
apply to the mixed -use develotment.
a. The ground floor shall be primarily commercial with a
30- he
odd floor.
b. Residential use is limited to 25% of the first floor area for the urposes o
pLoviding entry -exit areas, or lobbies, stairs and corridors, and shall not include
rime livin areas or else in rooms.
c. Building- frontage shall be used for commercial Dees with tl�e ex��:
en! -exit corridors and stairs for accessin the residential units and/or for
drive,Nvays to access Darkin.
3. Standards for noise, securim ]iRhtinp-:
a. Noise: Residential uses shall be separate from commercial uses by sound roofed
floors and walls with minimum sound transmission rating as re aired for
condominiums as set forth in Chanter 17.22. Cominercial uses hqpjsio:f`o eration
shall be limited where a ro -riate so that residents are not exposed to offensive
noise or Agtivit
b. Security: Separate and secured entrances for resideng2s_directl accessible to
sidewalk and parkiniz areas.
c. Lighting: ,Outdoor, li htin and li liting for sigps associated with commercial uses
blinkine or hi la
intensity lighjiqg.Ads oats li htin to illumi�aate arkin areas and corridors to
access'parkin and p,)Lu�bhc sidewalk. Lighting for signs may only be illuminated
dUrinp-h—usinesshours.
4, Si ns.Signs shall be limited to the commercial building fro i Ag ge—ursuant to the
KU,c uircments of Chapter 17.50.
5. Limitation on allow ithin a mixed
use development shall be as pennitted in the jjqderIVng commercial zone with the
following exceptions which shall not bU2ennitted-
a. Drive-throueb facilities
b. Pet stores and animal hosoitals
c. Motor vehicle and equipment sales and service
d. Adult businesses
e. Game arcades
f. Hotels/Motels
g. Restaurants and bars
h. Laundry and dry-:dcleg�anii businesses
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i. Parking lots and/or structures
6. Limitations on hours of operatigi. _The hours -of operation for any commercial Use shall
be limited to 8 a.m. to LQ-R.m.
VOTE: AYES: Hoffinan, Kersenboom, Perrofti, Pizer, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 03-51 is a true and complete recordof the
action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, at their
regular meeting of September 16, 2003.
Peter 1-10"ffinal "'C air
Septe rnber—1 6., 2003
Date
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