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P.C. RESOLUTION 01-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A MEZZANINE ADDITION AND
ALTERATIONS TO A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM LOCATED AT 858 LOMA
DRIVE, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, CONDOMINIUM P.M. 217-
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Section 1. An application was filed by Andrew Shevin, seeking amendment to the
plans approved as part of the Conditional Use Permit 88-19 (P.C. Resolution 88-66) to add a
mezzanine level and other alterations to an existing condominium at 858 Loma Drive.
Section 2, The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed de novo public
hearing to consider the application for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment on March 20,
2001, 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 applicant is proposing to add a 230 square foot mezzanine and 235 square foot
deck to replace an existing roof deck requiring amendment to the plan approved as part of
Conditional Use Permit 88-19, and alterations to the second floor to enclose a 56 square foot
portion of an existing deck.
2. The subject property is designated High Density Residential on the General Plan
Map, and designated R-3 Multi -Family Residential on the Zoning Map.
3. The subject property contains a convex slope as determined from a detailed
topographic survey.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings pertaining to the application for a Precise Development Plan, Conditional
Use Permit, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map:
1. The site is zoned R-3 and is physically suitable for the type and density of proposed
development with the proposed expansion;
2. The project, as conditioned, will conform to all zoning and condominium laws and
criteria and will be compatible with neighboring residential properties;
3. Determining the maximum building height based on the convex slope is consistent
with the definition of grade for determining building as set forth in Section 17.04.040 of the
Zoning Ordinance
4. 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.
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Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the
amendment to Conditional Use Permit 88-19, as set forth in P.C. Resolution 88-66 subject to
the following Conditions of Approval:
1. The expansion and alterations to the structures on the property shall be in
conformance with submitted plans received and reviewed by the Commission at
their meeting of April 17, 2001, revised in accordance with the condition below.
Any interior modification shall be reviewed and may be approved by the
Community Development Director.
a) The second floor deck located adjacent to the primary living area shall
contain a minimum dimension of 7 feet, a minimum of 100 square feet, and
be at least 50% open to the sky.
2. Architectural treatment shall be as shown on building elevations and site and floor
plans. Any modification shall require approval by the Community Development
Director.
a) Precise building height shall be reviewed at the time of plan check, to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
b) Building height measurements are based on the determination that the lot
contains a convex countour.
3. Prior to the submittal of structural plans to the Building Division for Plan Check
an Acceptance of Conditions affidavit shall be filed with the Planning Division of
the Community Development Department stating that the applicant/property
owner is aware of, and agrees to accept, all of the conditions of this grant
4. The Conditional Use Permit amendment shall be null and void eighteen months
from the date of approval unless building permits have been obtained, The
applicant may apply in writing for an extension of time to the Planning
Commission prior to the dates of expiration.
VOTE: AYES:
Pizer, Tucker, Kersenboom, Perrotte
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
Hoffman
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 01-12 is a true and complete record of the
action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, at their
re 11 n eetita, of April p 17, 2001-77
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Sam Perrotti, Chairman Sol Blurneflo, Secretary
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