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RESOLUTION 00-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO APPROVE THE REQUESTED
VARIANCES FROM THE GUEST PARKING REQUIREMENT AND FROM THE
GARAGE DIMENSION (TO ALLOW 18.5 FOOT INTERIOR DEPTH RATHER
THAN 20 FEET), AT 122 2ND STREET LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS THE
WESTERLY 25-FEET OF LOTS 14 AND 15, TRACT NO 1122
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve and order as follows:
Section 1. An application was filed by Bruce and Nancy Bogart owners of real property
located at 122 2"d Street in Hermosa Beach, seeking to construct a single-family dwelling, and
seeking Variances from Section 17.44.020 (A) Off -Street Parking to not provide the required guest
parking space; and from Section 17.44.100 to allow a garage depth of 18.5 rather than 20 feet.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed de novo public hearing to
consider the application for these on April 18, 2000, 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. The applicant is proposing to construct a single family dwelling of 2,150 square
feet. Variances are necessary to complete the project pursuant to submitted plans.
2. The subject lot is approximates a 25' X 59.5' dimension, with a lot size of 1,487
square feet, and is corner lot with frontage on 2"d Street, and abutting Palm Drive on its west side.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual fmdings, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings pertaining to the application for Variances from guest parking and from garage
dimensions:
There are exceptional circumstances relating to the property because The lot is small
(1,487 square feet), and unusually narrow (25 feet) for the neighborhood which has
prevailing lot widths of 30-feet, and is somewhat uniquely situated with access to an
alley from the side only. This configuration forces a complying garage with guest
parking to be accessed from the street only (since the 25-foot dimension from the
alley cannot accommodate a 20-foot garage depth, and two 3-foot side yard
setbacks) not allowing the property to take advantage of the alley. However, to
orient the garage towards 2"d Street would require the existing utility switch box to
be relocated and result in the unnecessary loss of an on -street parking space.
2. The Variances are necessary for the enjoyment of a substantial property right
possessed other properties in the vicinity to take advantage of alley access, and to
construct a reasonably sized dwelling.
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3.. The Variances, if granted, will not be materially detrimental.to neighboring
properties as the reduced garage depth from 20 feet to 18.5 feet will still be adequate
to park two vehicles, and the lack of guest parking will not have an impact on
neighborhood parking, because it allows for the preservation of existing public
parking spaces.
4. The Variance is consistent with the General Plan because the construction and
remodel of a single-family home in this location is consistent with the General Plan.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance
from guest parking and garage dimension subject to the following conditions:
1. The project shall be consistent with submitted plans reviewed by the
Planning Commission at their meeting of April 18, 2000. Any further minor
modifications to the plan shall be reviewed and may be approved by the
Community Development Director.
2. The Variance is specifically limited to the situation and circumstances that
result relative to the proposed project and is not applicable to the development
future projects.
VOTE: AYES: Hoffman, Pizer, Vice -Chair Ketz
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Schwartz, Chairman Perrotti
ABSENT: None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution P.C. 00- 23 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 April 18, 2000
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Ketz, Vice -Chair VSollumTerild, ecretary
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