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Planning commission grants convex‑lot determination at 333 26th Street, overturning director

Hermosa Beach Planning Commission · March 18, 2026
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Summary

After debate over a new staff approach to convex‑lot analysis, the commission granted an appeal and found the lot at 333 26th Street meets the city's convex‑lot definition, effectively allowing the applicant to measure building height using the convex profile rather than an interpolated corner line.

The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission voted on March 17 to grant an appeal and overturn the community development director’s denial of a convex‑lot determination for 333 26th Street, allowing the applicant to use the lot’s convex topography to determine building height.

Staff explained the code history (a 1994 ordinance establishing convex‑lot procedures) and presented the applicant’s survey with two‑foot interval spot elevations and a geotechnical report containing…

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