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Home My WebLink AboutPC Resolution 00-18I 2 3 4 5 6 7 s 9 10 11 12 13 14 is 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 P.C. RESOLUTION 00-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #: 311.6 FOR A. TWELVE (12)-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, AND MITIGATED ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 603 FIRST PLACE AND 112-142 ARDMORE AVENUE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 106 THROUGH 110 INCLUSIVE, WALTER RANSOM CO'S VENABLE PLACE The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows: Section 1. An application was filed by Michael Mulligan owner of real property located at the Northeast corner of First Place and Ardmore Avenue (to be known 160-170 Ardmore Avenue, and 613-623 First Place) seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map #53116 for a twelve (12) unit Condominium project. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed de novo public hearing to consider the subject application on March 21, 2000, 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 develop the property with twelve residential condominium units. 2. The subject property proposed for condominium development contains 22,529 square feet, is designated Medium Density Residential on the General Plan Map, and is recommend for a zone change from M-1 to R-2 Two -Family Residential on the Zoning Map. Sectioai 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 Tract Map: 1. The map is consistent with applicable general and specific plans; 2. The site is zoned R-2 and is physically suitable for the type and density of proposed development; 3. The subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems; 1 10 11 12 13 14 is 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 4. The subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision; 5. Design of the proposed subdivision is compatible and consistent with applicable elements of the City's General Plan, and is compatible with the immediate environment; 6. The project, as conditioned, will conform to all zoning and condominium laws and criteria and will be compatible with neighboring residential properties; 7. The Planning Commission concurs with the Staff Environmental Review Committee's recommendation, based on their environmental assessment/initial study, that this project will result in a less than significant impact on the environment, and therefore qualifies for a Negative Declaration. SectSect of 55. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the subject Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map, contingent upon City Council approval of the requested zone change from M-1 to R-2, subject to the following Conditions of Approval: The development and continued use of the property shall be in conformance with submitted plans received and reviewed by the Commission at their meeting of March 21, 2000 including landscape plans, and revised in accordance with conditions below. Any minor modification shall be reviewed and may be approved by the Community Development Director. a) Decorative concrete shall be provided for all walkways and driveways. b) No garages or parking shall directly access the public streets; vehicles shall egress in a forward manner. c) Guest parking spaces shall be widened d) The common openspace area shall include a gazebo or other amenity e) An alternatelocation shell be provided for the trash enclosure away from the common open space area 2. The project shall meet all requirements of the Condominium Ordinance. a) Each unit shall have the minimum 200 cubic feet of storage space and plans shall clearly denote storage space and the location of the FAU and vacuum canister, if provided. b) Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions in compliance with the Condominium Ordinance shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. c) Proof of recordation of approved CC & R's shall be submitted to the Community Development Director six (6) months after recordation of the Final Map 1. 2 3 4 s 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 is 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2s 26 27 28 29 d) Requirements of Section 17.22.060(G) & (H) shall be shown on structural plans and reviewed at the time of Building Division plan check 3. There shall be compliance with all requirements of the Public Works Department and Fire Department. 4. Two copies of a final landscaping plan indicating size, type, and quantity of plant materials (including trunk diameter at planting time) to be planted and/or showing existing landscaping to be maintained shall be submitted to the Community Development Department, Planning Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits. a) Special paving materials other than concrete shall be provided for the walkways within the common courtyard area and shall be specified on plans. The area covered by paving materials shall be minimized and shall be interspersed with lawn or other appropriate ground cover. b) The landscape plan shall provide at least eight 36" box trees, along the Monterey Boulevard frontage. c) Tall landscaping appropriate for buffering purposes shall be provided along the north property line. d) An automatic landscape sprinkler system shall be provided, and shall be shown onplans. (building permits acre required) 5. 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. 6. Any satellite dish antennas anal/or similar equipment shall comply with the requirements of Section 17.46.240 of the Zoning Ordinance. 7. Conduit shall be installed in each unit for cable television. 8. The address of each condominium unit shall be conspicuously displayed on the street or alley frontage of the building with externally or internally lit numbers and the method for illumination shall be shown on plans. Addressing numbering and display subject to approval by the Community Development Department. 9. Roll -up Automatic garage doors shall be installed on all garage door openings. 10. Two copies of final construction plans, including site, elevation and floor plans, which are consistent with the conditions of approval of this conditional use permit, shall be revie wed and approved by the Planning Division for consistency with Planning Commission approved plans prior to the submittal to the Building Division for Plan Check. I 10 11 12 13 14 is 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2s 26 27 28 29 a) if the drainage of surface waters onto the property requires a sump pump to discharge said waters onto the street, the property owner(s) shall record an agreement to assume the risk associated with use and operation of said sum pump; P P release the City from any liability; and indemnify the City regarding receipt of surface waters onto the property 11. Prior to the submittal of structural plans to the Building Division for flan 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 12. The Conditional He Permit, and Precise Development Plan shall be null and void eighteen months from the date of approval unless building permits have been obtained, and approval of the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map shall become null and void twenty-four months from the date of approval unless the map is tanaled and the project implemented. The applicant may apply in writing for an extension of time to the Planning Commission prior to the dates of expiration. 13. Prior to issuance of a building permit, abutting property owners and residents within 100 feet shall be notified of the anticipated date for commencement of construction. a. The form of the notification shall be provided by the Planning Division of the Community Development Department. b. Building permits will not be issued until the applicant provides an affidavit certifying mailing of the notice. VOTE: AYES: Hoffman, Ketz, Schwartz, Pizer, Chairman Perrotti NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 00-18 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 March 21, 2000. Perrotti, Chairman r f Date conr603 S1 Blume feld, Secretary