P.C. RESOLUTION 98-5

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 24968, FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, AT 125 4TH ST. AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS WESTERLY 36.5 FT. OF LOTS 23 AND 24, BLOCK 38, 1ST. ADDITION TO HERMOSA BEACH.

The Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve and order as follows:

Section 1. An application was filed by Larry Peha, owner of real property located at 125 4th St., seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map #24968 for a two unit condominium project.

Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed de novo public hearing to consider the subject application on January 20, 1998, 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 demolish the existing residential dwelling unit and develop the property with a two unit residential condominium project.
2. The subject property proposed for condominium development contains 2,922 square feet, is designated High Density Residential on the General Plan Map, and designated R-3 on the Zoning Map.

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 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;
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 will conform to all zoning and condominium criteria and will be compatible with neighboring residential properties;

G. 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.

Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the subject Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan, Tentative Parcel Map subject to the following Conditions of Approval:

1. 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 January 20, 1998. Any minor modification shall be reviewed and may be approved by the Community Development Director.

a) The driveway shall be constructed of a decorative paving reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director.

b) Storage area shall be provided in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.

c) The bathroom at the basement/garage level shall be a 3/4 bath.

d) A sump pump shall be provided as needed, and the CC & R's shall contain provisions that the common owners of the Condominium shall indemnify and hold harmless the City from any liability associated with use and operation of said pumps.

2. The project shall meet all requirements of the Condominium Ordinance.

1. 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.
   
2. 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
   
3. Requirements of Section 7.2-6(G) 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. Landscaping areas shall be in substantial compliance with the submitted plans, and a detailed landscape plan shall be submitted indicating size, type, and quantity of landscape materials:

1. An automatic landscape sprinkler system shall be provided, and shall be shown on plans.
2. A minimum of three Trees, minimum of 36' box size shall be provided.

5. Architectural treatment shall be as shown on building elevations. Any modification shall require approval by the Community Development Director.

6. Precise building height and property elevations shall be reviewed at the time of plan check to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.

7. Any satellite dish antennas and/or similar equipment shall comply with the requirements of Section 17.46.240 of the Zoning Ordinance.

8. Conduit shall be installed in each unit for cable television.

9. The address of each condominium unit shall be conspicuously displayed on the front street side of the building with externally or internally lit numbers and the method for illumination shall be shown on plans.

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 submitted prior to the issuance of building permits.

11. 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.

12. The Conditional Use Permits, Precise Development Plans, shall be null and void eighteen months from the date of approval unless building permits have been obtained, and the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map shall become null and void 2 years from the date of approval unless the map is finaled. 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: Comns. Perrotti, Merl, Schwartz, Pizer, Chmn. Tucker

NOES: none

ABSENT: none

ABSTAIN: none

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