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RESOLUTION NO.01-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A
GREATER THAN 50% EXPANSION AND REMODEL TO AN
EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WHILE
MAINTAINING NONCONFORMING SIDE AND REAR
YARDS; A NONCONFORMING GARAGE SETBACK, AND
TWO EXISTING PARKING SPACES WITHOUT A GUEST
SPACE AT 840 ARDMORE AVENUE
The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as
follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by Eric Conrad, owner of real property located at 840
Ardmore Avenue, requesting a greater than 50% expansion and remodel to an existing
nonconforming single family dwelling in order to expand and remodel the first and second
floors, pursuant to Chapter 17.52 of the Zoning Ordinance
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a hearing to consider the application on
July 17, 2001, 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 1,010 square foot expansion to a single-family dwelling,
resulting in an increase of valuation of 97% while maintaining nonconforming side and
rear yard setbacks; a nonconforming garage setback, and two existing parking spaces
without guest parking.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings:
1. The existing nonconforming yards to be maintained are not significant or unusual in
regards to compatibility with neighboring properties;
2. The existing nonconforming garage setback and lack of guest parking is typical for this
street, and is not unusual or severe.
3. 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 conditions to be brought into conformance;
4. Approval of the expansion/remodel is consistent with the intent and goals of Chapter
17.52 of the Zoning Ordinance;
5. The project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to CEQA guidelines, Section 15301 e(2) with the
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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, subject to the following conditions of approval:
The project shall be consistent with submitted plants. Modifications to the plan
which do not involve any further expansion shall be reviewed and may be approved
by the Community Development Director.
2. The existing over -height fence along the west side of the property shall be removed
or lowered to comply with the maximum 4 " height allowed in the side yard area on
the side street line of a corner lot. Plans shall be corrected to eliminate or lower the
proposed 6-foot fence located in the front yard.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits for demolition and construction, the contractor
shall verily 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.
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 projectdelays in order for the City to review
project modifications, and may require new plan submittals and Planning
Commission review to proceed with construction work.
AYES: Pizer, Tucker, Kersenboom, Chairman Perrotti
NOES: None
ABSENT: Hoffman
ABSTAIN: None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 01-24 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 July 17, 2001..
Sam Perrotti, Chairman
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