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RESOLUTION 01-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED
VARIANCE TO ALLOW AN EXTENSION OF THE RIDGE LINE OF AN
EXISTING HIP ROOF TO EXCEED THE HEIGHT LIMIT AT 502 THE STRAND
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 6, HERMOSA BEACH TRACT
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve and order as follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by Shawn and Susan Darcy owners of real property
located at 502 The Strand, seeking a Variance from Section 17.16.020 to allow the extension of the
ridge line of an existing hip roof to exceed the 30-foot height limit.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed de novo public hearing to
consider the application for the Variance on April 17, and May 15, 2001, at which testimony and
evidence, both written and oral, was 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. As part of the substantial remodel and expansion to the existing dwelling the
applicant is proposing to extend the existing roof ridge which is approximately 36-feet high. A
Variance is necessary to construct the roof as proposed, as the new portion will exceed the
maximum height of 30 feet in the R-3 - zone.
2. The dwelling was originally constructed in 1924, and the applicant desires to
preserve the architectural integrity of the building by extending the roof line for approximately 12-
feet over the addition rather than using a flat roof.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings pertaining to the application for the Variance.
1. There are exceptional circumstances relating to the property because the property is
historically significant in that it is identified with persons or events significant in local and state
history and embodies a distinctive style of architecture unique in the City.
2. The Variance is necessary for the enjoyment of a substantial property right
possessed other properties in the vicinity because the property and building represent the notable
work of a builder, designer and architect and the Variance is necessary to maintain and preserve
an example of this notable work as identified by the City's historical society.
3. The project will not be materially detrimental to property improvements in the
vicinity and Zone because the Variance is to allow a continuation of an existing roof line, which is
necessary to preserve the unique architectural features of the building, and which is not materially
detrimental in any way to surrounding properties.
4. The Variance is consistent with the General Plan because it involves a continuation
1 of the existing roof line of a building that is consistent with the scale and character of surrounding
2 residential development within in the general plan designation of High Density Residential.
3 Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance
4 from the height limit subject to the following conditions:
5 1. The project shall be consistent with submitted plans reviewed by the
Planning Commission at their meeting of May 15, 2001. Any further minor
6 modifications to the plan shall be reviewed and may be approved by the
Community Development Director.
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2. The Variance is specifically limited to the situation and circumstances that
8 result relative to the proposed project and is not applicable to the development
9 future projects.
10 VOTE: AYES: Tucker, Kersenboom, Chairman Perrotti
NOES: None
11 ABSTAIN: None
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ABSENT: Hoffman, Pizer
13 CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 01-14 is a true and complete record of the
14 action taken by the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California at their
is regular meeting of May 15, 2001
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