RESOLUTION NO. 2023-02- HCR-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE HARBOR COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH APPROVING AN EXEMPTION DECLARATION,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A WATERFRONT
EDUCATION PROGRAM/FACILITY TO OPERATE OUTDOOR
ENRICHMENT EDUCATION AND WATER-BASED EVENTS FOR
THE COMMUNITY WITHIN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL OFFICE
BUILDING ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE COASTALCOMMERCIAL ( CC- 2) ZONE, IN THE COASTAL ZONE AT 107
WEST TORRANCE BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, applications were filed by the applicant/operator of the proposed project on behalf of the owners of property ( City of Redondo Beach) located at 107 W.
Torrance Boulevard for approval of an Exemption Declaration, Conditional Use Permit, and Coastal Development Permit to allow the operation of a Waterfront Education Program/ Facility to operate outdoor enrichment education and water-based events for the community within an existing commercial office building located within a Coastal Commercial (CC- 2) zone, in the Coastal Zone; and WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of the public hearing where the Exemption Declaration, Conditional Use Permit, and Coastal Development Permit ("the application") would be considered was given pursuant to State law and local ordinances by publication in the Easy Reader, by posting the subject property, and by mailing notices to property owners within 300 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property; and
WHEREAS, the Harbor Commission of the City of Redondo Beach has considered evidence presented by the applicant, the Planning Division, the Waterfront held Economic on theDevelopment 13th Department, and other interested parties at the public hearing day of February, 2023, with respect thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE HARBOR COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND:
1. Ordinance In accordanceforwiththeSection 10- 5. 810 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code, Zoning Coastal Zone, Schools, the proposed Waterfront Education facility Public or Private), is conditionally permitted within the Coastal Commercial CC- 2) zone.
2. In accordance with Section 10- 5.2506 ( b) of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance for the Coastal Zone, the applicant's request for a Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the criteria set forth therein for the following reasons:
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a. The proposed use is conditionally permitted in the land use district in which the site is located, the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use and the parking necessary to accommodate the use, as demonstrated by a parking survey and memorandum dated August 12, 2022, and the project, which proposes to occupy an existing commercial office building with no addition and no interior or exterior alterations is consistent with the requirements of Chapter 5, Title 10 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code, to adjust the use with the land and uses in the neighborhood.
b. The site of the project has adequate access to a public street or highway of adequate width and pavement to carry the quantity and kind of traffic generated by the use. c. The use of the site will have no adverse effect upon abutting property or the permitted use thereof, subject to the conditions of approval. d. That approval of the Conditional Use Permit request, as submitted and conditioned, is in accordance with the objectives, policies, and purposes of the City of Redondo Beach General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan, in that the area is designated as Coastal Commercial ( CC- 2) and the proposed use is identified as a conditionally permitted use and is compatible with the broad purposes of Section 10- 5. 102 of the Zoning Ordinance for the Coastal Zone and with objectives and policies within the General Plan Land Use Element that support the development of commercial uses which provide for the needs of existing and future residents.
e. That the proposed use will not have an adverse impact upon abutting properties, the neighborhood, or the City, and the use will be designed and operated in a manner to protect the public health, safety, convenience, interest and general welfare, in that the conditions of project approval appropriately limit the intensity and operations of the activity to maintain compatibility with surrounding uses.
3. In accordance with Section 10- 5. 2218 ( a) and ( c) of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance for the Coastal Zone, the applicant's request for a Coastal Development Permit is consistent with the criteria and required findings for approval set forth therein for the following reasons:
a. The proposed and conditioned Waterfront Education facility ( School, Public or Private), is an identified conditionally permitted use within the Coastal Commercial ( CC-2) zone and conforms with all development standards and
general purposes of the zoning ordinance for the coastal zone by achieving progressively the arrangement of land uses described in the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan and as conditioned ensures compatibility between land uses. b. The proposed use is located between the sea and the first public road paralleling the sea and as such is required to be in conformity with the public access and RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 02- HCR- 01
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public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of Division 20 of the Public Resources Code and as this proposed use is within an existing commercial office building with no additions or expansion proposed it is therefore not reducing public access or opportunities for public recreation and is bringing more students and families to the sea, pier, and waterfront area and therefor this finding is made in the affirmative.
4. The plans, specifications and drawings submitted with the applications have been reviewed by the Harbor Commission and are approved.
5. Pursuant to Chapter 3, Title 10 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code, the project is exempt from the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to Section Act ( 15303CEQA). of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality
6. The Harbor Commission hereby finds that the proposed project will have no impact on fish and game resources pursuant to Section 21089( b) of the Public Resources Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE HARBOR COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That based on the above findings, the Harbor Commission does hereby approve the Exemption Declaration and grant the Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit pursuant to the plans and applications considered by the Harbor Commission at its meeting of the 13th day of February, 2023.
Section 2. These permits shall be void in the event that the applicant does not comply with the following conditions:
1. The approval granted herein is for the operation of a waterfront education program/ facility to operate outdoor enrichment education and water-based events for the community ( up to twelve school age children) within 1, 230 square feet of an existing approximately 5, 000 square foot commercial office building. The business shall be maintained and operated in substantial compliance with the proposal and plans reviewed and approved by the Harbor Commission at its meeting of February 13, 2023.
2. That all exterior and interior alterations ( none proposed with these applications) to the building shall comply with all applicable codes, regulations and requirements and the applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Building Department, Engineering Department, Fire Department and any other agency with jurisdiction over interior and exterior improvements to the site.
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3. That the Waterfront Education program shall be allowed to operate from 9: 00 a. m. to 4: 00 p. m., Monday through Friday, with weekend events as planned per their" Annual Calendar and Events' as approved by the Harbor Commission.
4. That the applicant shall obtain a separate sign permit and that no signs shall be installed prior to the approval by the Community Development Department in accordance with the City' s Sign Regulation Criteria in Section 10- 5. 1802 and Standards in Section 10- 5. 1810.
5. That the Community Development Department is authorized to approve minor changes.
6. That, in the event of a disagreement in the interpretation and/ or application of these conditions, the issue shall be referred back to the Harbor Commission for a decision prior to the issuance of a building permit.
7. That the Harbor Commission shall retain jurisdiction of the matter for the purpose of enforcing compliance with these conditions and for the purpose of modification thereof as circumstances may subsequently indicate.
8. The applicant shall provide a contact name and phone number to all abutting neighbors. Said phone shall be answered during all business hours.
9. Drop- off and pick-up instructions will be provided to the waterfront education staff and clients to ensure the orderly and safe access and exiting from the facility and the property.
Fire Department
10. The applicant is required to post Max Occupancy Load per table 1004. 5 of CFC.
11. Place Fire Extinguishers within 75 feet of travel per Section 906 CFC.
Section 3. That the approved Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit shall become null and void if not vested within 36 months after the Harbor Commission' s approval.
Section 4. That, prior to seeking judicial review of this resolution, the applicant is required to appeal to the City Council. The applicant has ten days from the date of adoption of this resolution in which to file the appeal.
FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Harbor Commission forward a copy of this resolution to the City Council so the Council will be informed of the action of the Harbor Commission.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of February, 2023.
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Tom Bauer, Chair
Harbor Commission
City of Redondo Beach
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF REDONDO BEACH )
I, Greg Kapovich, Waterfron and Economic Development Director of the City of Redondo Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2023-02- HCR- 01 was duly passed, approved and adopted by the Harbor Commission of the City of Redondo Beach, California, at a regular meeting of said Harbor Commission held on the 13th day of February, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Carlson, Kilroy, Light, Walters, and Bauer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Callahan and Chrzan
Greg Kapovictr
WED Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michael W. Webb, City Attorney
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