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RESOLUTION NO.03-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN ADDITION AND
REMODEL TO AN EXISTING DUPLEX WITH NONCONFORMING GARAGE
SETBACK AND TO CONVERT TO A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
RESULTING IN A GREATER THAN 50% INCREASE IN VALUATION AT 640
LOMA DRIVE
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as
follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by Michael Binder, owner of real property located at
640 Loma Drive, requesting a greater than 50% expansion and remodel while maintaining an
existing nonconforming garage setback of an existing nonconforming duplex to be converted to a
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
September 16, 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 1,044 square foot expansion to an existing duplex, a 32-
year old structure, and convert the building to a single-family dwelling resulting in an
increase of valuation of 63.5% while maintaining an existing nonconforming garage
setback.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings:
1. The existing nonconforming garage setback is 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 for the R-2 zone and does not warrant requiring the current
nonconforming garage setback 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 and remodel while maintaining an existing nonconforming garage setback
subject to the following conditions of approval:
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1. The project shall be 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. A termite and structural inspection report verifying the structural integrity of the
building must be submitted prior to issuance of building permit.
3. 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.
4. 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, Kersenboom, Perrotti, Pizer, Tucker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 03-55 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 September 16, 2003.
Peter Hoffinan, r innan Sol Blumenfeld, 'ecretary
September 16 2003
Date
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