9. HEARINGS
9A.Community Development – Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Appeal of Planning Commission’s Approval of a Precise Plan of Development (PRE2400012) to Allow One and TwoStory Additions to an Existing OneStory Single Family Residence, in Conjunction with a Waiver (WAV2400007) of the Setback Requirements, on Property Located within the Hillside Overlay in the R1 Zone at 671 Calle Miramar (APN 7514019013), Adopt RESOLUTIONS and Determine a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Expenditure: None.
Name
Mario
Divincenzo
Comment 02/20/2025 11:24 AM : (Against)
This is a terrible idea and sets the precedence for other property owners and developers to add a 2nd story changing the views and degrading the community.
9. HEARINGS
9A.Community Development – Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Appeal of Planning Commission’s Approval of a Precise Plan of Development (PRE2400012) to Allow One and TwoStory Additions to an Existing OneStory Single Family Residence, in Conjunction with a Waiver (WAV2400007) of the Setback Requirements, on Property Located within the Hillside Overlay in the R1 Zone at 671 Calle Miramar (APN 7514019013), Adopt RESOLUTIONS and Determine a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Expenditure: None.
Name
Christopher
Marino
Comment 02/21/2025 09:53 AM : (Against)
Please find our comments in the attached letter.
Subject Line: Public Comment on PRE24-00012, WAV24-00007 - 671 Calle Miramar Dear City Council:
Unlike other overdeveloped beach communities, the Hollywood Riviera section of Torrance is uniquely private, with irregular lots, curving roads, and tree -lined parkways. We live in this section and have walked by 671 Calle Miramar.
The proposed development, PRE24 -00012, WAV24 -00007 - 671 Calle Miramar (the “Plan”), is inconsistent with the Hollywood Riviera’s character and the Hillside Overlay’s development standards and should NOT be approved.
There is an existing single-story home on 671 Calle Miramar. The Plan includes a new second-story addition with multiple second -story windows and a balcony overlooking the neighbors, adversely impacting nearby properties' view, light, air, and privacy.
The Plan’s second story blocks ocean views for neighbors. It has not been designed to cause the least intrusion on the views, light, air, and privacy of other nearby properties. In particular, the multiple second-story windows and a balcony provide an upsetting view of adjacent downslope bedrooms and backyards at the expense of neighborhood privacy.
The Plan negatively impacts the value of the adjacent homes and will encourage and increase the overdevelopment of the Hollywood Riviera section of Torrance.
In summary, the Plan should not be approved, and we request that the City Council act to protect the character, view, light, air, and privacy of properties in the vicinity.
Sincerely,
Christopher & Isabel Marino
940 Calle Miramar, Redondo Beach, CA 90277