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Planning commission approves multiple PDP/CUP/parcel‑map projects; neighbor access and encroachment issues noted
Summary
The commission approved several precise development plans, conditional use permits and vesting tentative parcel maps (including projects at 1035 Loma, 714/722 Loma and 3232 Hermosa Ave). Neighbors raised access and easement concerns for 1035 Loma; the commission encouraged negotiation and required public‑works encroachment review where relevant.
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission approved multiple development permits and parcel maps after staff presentations, public comment and commissioner deliberation.
Key approvals (votes were unanimous unless noted):
- 1035 Loma Drive (PDP/CUP/Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 84,794): staff presentation confirmed conformance to R‑3 standards and condominium rules; neighbors raised a side‑yard access/easement dispute about a proposed wall. Staff and the applicant said the project stays within the applicant’s property lines; commissioners encouraged the parties to negotiate but noted easement claims are a civil matter. Commission approved the project.
- 714 & 722 Loma Drive (two coordinated PDPs/CUPs and a vesting tentative parcel map 84,793): the owner proposed four detached condominium units across two lots, a consolidated driveway, new sidewalk and coordinated utility relocation (street light). Staff recommended approval; neighbors generally supported the project and asked to be notified about the light‑pole relocation. Commission approved the applications with public‑works coordination conditions.
- 3232 Hermosa Avenue (convex slope determination and PDP for structural rehabilitation of a 4‑unit building): staff recommended using alternate spot elevations (convex slope determination) to reflect natural grade excluding identified fill, and proposed a condition to comply with state tenant‑protection rules. The project requires careful handling under SB 330/SB 8 because the work exceeds 50% of existing floor area; staff proposed, and the commission adopted, a modified condition that requires the owner to execute a covenant making two units available to lower‑income households if pre‑permit verification does not demonstrate none of the existing units are protected under state law. The commission approved the convex slope determination and PDP with the revised condition.
Other items: a two‑unit remodel project (PDP 23‑06) converting a workshop to a second residence with parking was approved earlier in the meeting as a CEQA Class 1 exempt remodel.
Commissioners and staff noted public‑works encroachment permitting, sidewalk and light pole relocation issues will be finalized under conditions and building permits. Several approvals included standard conditions requiring public‑works coordination, building code compliance and final civil engineering prior to permit issuance.
Votes at a glance: all individual project motions carried (unanimous votes recorded in the transcript).
