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Commission approves remodel and third‑story addition at 901 Hermosa Ave after heated debate over decommissioned space and enforcement
Summary
After extended debate over the applicant’s plan to ‘‘decommission’’ roughly 1,300 sq ft of interior floor area to avoid parking triggers, the Planning Commission approved the precise development plan and lot line adjustment for 901 Hermosa Ave by a 4–1 vote, and directed staff to note enforcement concerns for City Council consideration.
The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission narrowly approved a plan Dec. 16 to remodel an existing two‑story commercial building at 901 Hermosa Avenue and add a third story, after extended deliberation over floor‑area accounting, parking implications, and the enforceability of a proposed "decommissioned" interior area.
Contract planner Kanika Pompey told the commission the project proposes to decommission approximately 1,340 square feet on the second floor for structural reasons, add a 4,058‑square‑foot third story and thereby increase usable square footage by roughly 793 square feet. Staff recommended the commission find the project exempt from CEQA (Class 1 and Class 5 exemptions for minor alterations) and approve the precise…
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