Planning Commission Meeting: June
21, 2006
Agenda Item: _8-A_
To: Planning Commission
From: Amanda
Schachter, City Planning Division Manager
Subject: Conditional Use Permit 06-006 and Variance 06-003 to establish a yoga institute within a second floor tenant space
of an existing building.
Address: 1430
Olympic Boulevard
Applicant: Richard
Hertz and Pamela Burton
It
is recommended that the Planning Commission take the following action subject
to findings and/or conditions contained in Attachment B:
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Approve application 06CUP006 and 06VAR003
The applicant requests approval
of a conditional use permit to establish a yoga institute within a 1,558 square
foot, second floor tenant space of an existing two story commercial building
located in the Industrial Conservation (M1) District. In addition to the two-story building, the
site is currently improved with an approximate 880 square foot accessory storage
building and a surface parking lot. The
site cannot accommodate the 14 additional parking spaces that would be required
for the proposed use. Therefore, the applicant
also requests approval of a variance to provide these parking spaces through a
combination of an off-site and/or tandem configuration.
The yoga institute is currently
operating at the subject property. In
its review of a request for a business license, City staff advised the business
owner that a conditional use permit would be required to operate the yoga
institute in this zoning district.
Subsequently, the applicant submitted the subject application. If the subject application is denied, the
Business License Section, in conjunction with the Code Compliance Section,
would pursue necessary steps to ensure that use is discontinued.
The following issues should be
considered by the Planning Commission in its review of the project and are
addressed in this report:
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Conditional Use Permit - Would the establishment of
the proposed use at the proposed location result in adverse impacts to the
surrounding area?
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Variance - Do exceptional circumstances
exist such that granting a variance for off-site and/or tandem parking spaces
is warranted? And, if yes, would the granting of off-site or tandem parking
result in adverse impacts to the surrounding area?
Project / Site Information
The following table provides a
brief summary of the project location. Additional information regarding the
project’s compliance with applicable municipal regulations and the General Plan
is available in Attachment A.
Project and Site Information Table
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Zoning District:
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Industrial
Conservation (M1)
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Site Location Map
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Land Use
Element Designation:
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Industrial
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Parcel Area (SF):
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5,998
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Parcel
Dimensions:
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150 x 40
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Existing On-Site
Improvements (Year Built):
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Two-story, 3,983
sq. ft. commercial building (1973)
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Rent Control
Status:
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Exempt as
commercial property
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Adjacent Zoning
Districts and Land Uses:
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See below.
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Surrounding uses, with the exception of a City
park, are located within the Industrial Conservation District, and many of them
are considered to be legal nonconforming.
Memorial Park, (Designated Parks (DP) Zoning District) is located to the
north across Olympic Boulevard; the Buffalo Club restaurant is located to the east,
fronting along the south side of Olympic Boulevard, across 15th
Street; a barbershop, pool hall and Tacos Por Favor restaurant are located to
the west, fronting along the south side of Olympic Boulevard; an automobile repair
facility is directly behind the subject property and a portion of the Santa
Monica Freeway is located to the south.
The two restaurants, barbershop and pool hall are legal, nonconforming
uses in that they are not currently permitted uses within the M1 District and do
not provide code required off-street parking.
Additionally, during evening and weekend hours, the parking demand
generated by Memorial Park activities appears to exceed the number of parking spaces
it provides. These factors result in a
high demand for the on-street, metered parking spaces located on Olympic
Boulevard adjacent to the subject property.
Environmental Analysis
The
project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Class 3, Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines in that the project
involves the conversion of one use to another within an existing legal building
located on a legal parcel.
Project Analysis
Conditional Use Permit for Yoga Institute in
M1 Zone
Section conditional use
permit. Specifically, Section New public or
private schools or the expansion of existing schools” are permitted subject to
the approval of a conditional use permit.
In addition, pursuant to Section 9.04.08.34.040 (r), other uses
determined by the Zoning Administrator to be similar to the conditionally
permitted uses are also allowed subject to the approval of a conditional use
permit.
The
proposed use, Forrest Yoga Institute, is similar in operation to a private
school that offers specific course content to a limited number of students
during a set class schedule. This mode
of operation is unlike gyms or other health clubs that allow an unlimited
number of their members to utilize their facilities during all hours of
operation. In addition to providing
daily classes at various levels of experience, an important component of the
Forrest Yoga Institute is the “Forrest Yoga Teaching Certification.” This process involves students completing a
series of requirements, including, but not limited to a teacher training
course, participating in community service teaching, designing and teaching
ongoing yoga classes within 6 months of completing the teacher training
course. The Forrest Yoga Institute also
provides classes geared toward specific audiences, including children’s yoga,
pre- and post-natal yoga, and community yoga classes, which are offered with
only a voluntary donation of from zero to eight dollars. A complete schedule of classes is provided in
Attachment D. Therefore, while the use
is not considered a school in the traditional sense, it does operate in a
similar manner and is allowed to operate in the M1 District subject to approval
of the requested conditional use permit.
The
Zoning Code requires conditional use permits for those uses which have some
special impact or uniqueness such that their effect on the surrounding
environment cannot be determined in advance of the use being proposed for a
particular location. The application
process allows for the review of the location of the proposed use and potential
impacts on the surrounding area. The
proposed use appears to be compatible with those existing in the surrounding
area and its location within the second floor of an existing building would
permit its operation without adding new floor area. No changes to the exterior of the building
are proposed in conjunction with the subject application; however, an
Architectural Review Board application has been submitted to install signage.
Parking and Circulation
The subject property is currently improved
with a 2-story commercial building, a surface parking lot with 7 parking spaces
and a storage building. A landscape
architect’s office occupies the first floor of the building and requires five
(5) parking spaces. The proposed use
would require 14 parking spaces based upon 995 square feet of studio space and
573 square feet of office, bathroom, and other area. The storage building was originally a four
(4) space carport. It was previously converted
to a storage use at an unknown time and the current owner would like to
maintain this use and approval of the requested parking variance would
constitute its legal conversion from carport to storage use. The storage building requires one (1) additional
parking space. Therefore, as proposed, a
total of 20 parking spaces are required for the entire project site as
follows: 5 spaces for first floor
landscape architect’s office; 14 spaces for proposed yoga institute; and 1
space for the storage building. The
parking lot is currently configured for 7 spaces, resulting in a shortfall of 13
parking spaces and necessitating the variance request.
The parking demand generated by the proposed
use would be highest during the morning and evening hours. As indicated in Attachment D, the yoga
institute essentially offers two regular classes in the morning and two in the
evening on Monday through Friday. The
applicant has indicated that the first class in the morning would attract
between 5-7 students and would have 1 staff person, while the second morning
class would attract between 9-17 students and would have 2 staff people. In addition, the two evening classes are
expected to attract between 7-27 students and have 2-3 staff. On Saturdays, four morning classes are
offered (beginning at 7:30 am and ending at 12:25 pm) and are expected to
attract between 7-24 students and have 2-3 staff. On Sundays, four classes are offered
throughout the day and evening and are expected to attract between 7-24
students and have 2-3 staff. In
addition, the institute is expected to host a national workshop and teacher
training course several times a year that would attract approximately 60-70
people each.
Available public parking within the area is
limited to metered parking along Olympic Boulevard, which is in high demand due
to the legal non-conforming uses in the area that do not provide current Code
required parking, including two restaurants and a pool hall. Since the existing improvements on the
subject property would not allow the additional 13 required parking spaces to
be provided on-site, the applicant seeks a variance from zoning requirements to
provide these parking spaces at an off-site location and in a tandem arrangement
on-site. In the event that not all 13
parking spaces can be provided off-site, the applicant would provide the
difference in an on-site tandem arrangement.
The applicant has been meeting with adjacent property owners to obtain a
lease agreement for off-site parking.
Since negotiations have not been finalized, the proposed number and
location of off-site parking spaces has not been confirmed. Condition No. 1 of the Draft Statement of
Official Action ensures that code required parking will be provided within
1,000 feet of the subject property, which is consistent with the approach
provided pursuant to SMMC Section 9.04.10.08.190, which allows for required
parking to be provided off-site when multiple sites are held in common
ownership. In addition, as indicated by
Condition Nos. 1 and 11, the final parking lot layout is subject to approval by
the Transportation Management Division and, if tandem spaces are proposed, an
attendant must be available during all hours that the tandem spaces are
required.
Off-street parking requirements are intended
to provide parking in proportion to the needs generated by various lands uses
and to protect neighborhoods from the effects of vehicular noise and traffic
generated by uses in adjacent non-residential districts. However, parking regulations do not take into
account the unique circumstances a property and its intended use may possess. The Code’s off-street parking requirements
ensure that adequate parking for the proposed use is provided without impacting
residential neighborhoods; granting the requested variance to allow off-site
and tandem parking can be accommodated in a manner consistent with the purpose
and intent of the zoning regulations because the total number of parking spaces
required by Code will be provided off-site within an acceptable distance and,
if required, any tandem configuration would be reviewed and approved by the
Transportation Management Division and operated by an attendant.
Public
Correspondence
Staff
has received five (5) letters from adjacent business operators, as identified
below and included in Attachment F:
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Letter of
support from the Buffalo Club, located at 1520 Olympic Boulevard, dated March
30, 2006;
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Letter of
support from Tacos Por Favor, located at 1408 Olympic Boulevard, dated March
30, 2006;
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Letter of
support from German Motor Car Service, located at 1714, 14th Street, dated March 28,
2006;
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Letter of
support from Snyder Diamond, located at 1349 Olympic Boulevard, dated March 28,
2006; and
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Letter of
support from zoasis, located at 1500 Olympic Boulevard, dated March 31, 2006.
The
letters favor the establishment of the proposed use citing that it will be a
benefit to the neighborhood.
Alternative Actions:
In
addition to the recommended action, the Planning Commission could consider the
following with respect to the project:
A1.
Continue the project, consistent with applicable deadlines and
with agreement from the applicant
A2.
Articulate revised findings and/or conditions to Deny, with or
without prejudice, the subject application
Conclusion
The
applicant seeks to establish a Yoga Institute within a vacant tenant space of
an existing building and provide a combination of off-site parking spaces
and/or on-site tandem spaces. Approval
of a conditional use permit is required to allow the establishment of the
proposed use and a variance is required to permit the proposed off-site and/or
tandem parking configuration. Staff
recommends approval of the project based on the findings and subject to the
conditions contained in Draft Statement of Official Action, Attachment B.
Prepared by: David Reyes, Associate
Planner
Attachments
A.
General
Plan and Municipal Code Compliance Worksheet
B.
Draft
Statement of Official Action
C.
Public
Notification & Comment Material (includes notification requirements, radius
map, published notice, site posting photographs)
D.
Current
Class Schedule
E.
Public
correspondence
F.
Photographs
G.
Project
Plans
F:\CityPlanning\Share\PC\STRPT\06\06CUP006\06CUP006
Staff Report.doc
ATTACHMENT B
DRAFT STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL
ACTION
 City of Santa Monica
City Planning Division
PLANNING COMMISSION
STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL
ACTION
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PROJECT INFORAMTION
CASE NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit 06-006;
Variance 06-003
LOCATION: 1430
Olympic Boulevard
APPLICANT: Pamela
Burton and Richard Hertz
Property Owner: Burton Hertz, LLC
CASE PLANNER: David Reyes, Associate Planner
REQUEST: A conditional use
permit to establish a yoga institute within a vacant tenant space of an
existing building located within the M1 District. A variance is requested to provide the
required parking through a combination of off-site and tandem spaces.
CEQA STATUS: The
project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA, pursuant to
Class 3, Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines in that the project involves a
change of one use to another within an existing legal building located on a
legal parcel.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
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June 21, 2006
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Determination Date
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X
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Approved based on the following findings and subject to the conditions
below.
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Denied.
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Other:
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EFFECTIVE
DATES OF ACTIONS IF NOT APPEALED:
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July 6, 2006
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EXPIRATION
DATE OF ANY PERMITS GRANTED:
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July 6, 2007
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LENGTH OF ANY
POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF EXPIRATION DATES*:
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6 months
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* Any request for an
extension of the expiration date must be received in the City Planning Division
prior to expiration of this permit.
Each and all of the
findings and determinations are based on the competent and substantial
evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the
Project. All summaries of information
contained herein or in the findings are based on the substantial evidence in
the record. The absence of any
particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular
finding is not based in part on that fact.
FINDINGS:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
1.
The
proposed use is one conditionally permitted within the subject district and
complies with all of the applicable provisions of the "City of Santa Monica Comprehensive Land Use
and Zoning Ordinance", in that SMMC Section 9.04.08.34.040 allows uses
similar to schools to operate within the M1 Zoning District. The proposed mode
of operation of the yoga institute has been reviewed and found to be similar to
that of a school. While not a school in the traditional sense, Forrest Yoga
Institute, is similar in operation to a private school that offers specific
course content to a limited number of students during a set class
schedule. This mode of operation is
unlike gyms or other health clubs that allow an unlimited number of their
members to utilize their facilities during all hours of operation.
2.
The
proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the district in
which it is to be established or located, in that the proposed use would be
located within an existing vacant tenant space and all Code required parking
would be provided for the use through a combination of on-site and nearby
off-site parking spaces. The proposed use is compatible with the
surrounding industrial, office and restaurant uses
3.
The
subject parcel is physically suitable for the type of land use being proposed,
in that the proposed use will occupy a second floor tenant space located
within an existing building.
4.
The
proposed use is compatible with any of the land uses presently on the subject
parcel if the present land uses are to remain, in that the property is improved
with a two-story building, the first floor of which is occupied by a landscape
architects office. An existing,
independent entrance/exit would allow tenants and students of the use to come
and go without interfering with the operation of the first floor use. In addition, while classes are in session,
the yoga institute would not impact the landscape architect’s office because
yoga classes are conducted in a low impact, quiet nature and many of the yoga
institute’s activities occur when the landscape architect office is closed.
5.
The
proposed use would be compatible with existing and permissible land uses within
the district and the general area in which the proposed use is to be located,
in that the M1 Zoning District is intended to provide a location for
industrial uses engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, fabricating,
testing or assembly of manufactured products.
Existing uses in the general area include a mix of industrial,
restaurant and park uses. The M1 District is also designed to accommodate small
visual and performing arts studios and preservation of existing schools.
New schools are conditionally permitted in the M1 District. The mode of operation of the Forrest Yoga Institute, is similar in
operation to a private school that offers specific course content to a limited
number of students during a set class schedule.
The establishment of a yoga institute at this location would be
compatible with these uses because it would be operated within a fully enclosed
building and will not involve the physical expansion of the existing
building. Moreover, all Code required
parking will be provided through a
combination of on-site and nearby off-site parking spaces.
6.
There
are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and
services to ensure that the proposed use would not be detrimental to public
health and safety, in that in that the existing building is located in
an area with adequate, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services and
the proposed use of a vacant tenant space will not require increases in the
public services noted above.
7.
Public
access to the proposed use will be adequate, in that vehicular and
pedestrian access are provided from Olympic Boulevard.
8.
The
physical location or placement of the use on the site is compatible with and
relates harmoniously to the surrounding neighborhood, in that no new
construction is required to establish the use.
Rather, the yoga institute will occupy the vacant second floor of an
existing two-story commercial building.
9.
The
proposed use is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the
General Plan, in that Objective 1.2 of the Citywide Objectives and
Policies of the Land Use Element of the General Plan states that the City shall
ensure compatibility of adjacent land uses, with particular concern for
protecting residential neighborhoods. As
indicated by Condition Nos. 1 and 2, all Code required parking for the use will
be provided through a combination of on-site and off-site spaces.
10.
The
proposed use would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety,
convenience, or general welfare, in that the proposed warehouse use will
be located within a fully enclosed, existing building and will provide all
required off-street parking.
11.
The
proposed use conforms precisely to the applicable performance standards
contained in Subchapter 9.04.12 and special conditions outlined in Subchapter
9.04.14 of the City of Santa Monica
Comprehensive Land Use and Zoning Ordinance, in that in
that no such standards or special conditions are applicable to the operations
of yoga institutes.
12.
The
proposed use will not result in an overconcentration of such uses in the
immediate vicinity, in that no other yoga institutes currently operate within
the vicinity.
VARIANCE FINDINGS
1.
There
are special circumstances or exceptional characteristics applicable to the
property involved, including size, shape, topography, location, or
surroundings, or to the intended use or development of the property that do not
apply to other properties in the vicinity under an identical zoning
classification. Specifically, the site is improved with an existing two-story
commercial building, a surface parking lot and a storage building. The existing on-site improvements do not
allow all Code required parking to be provided on-site.
2.
The
granting of such variance will not be detrimental nor injurious to the property
or improvements in the general vicinity and district in which the property is
located in that all Code required parking will be provided through a
combination of on-site and off-site spaces at a nearby location, as indicated
by Condition of Approval No. 1.
3.
The
strict application of the provisions of this Chapter would result in practical
difficulties or unnecessary hardships, not including economic difficulties or
economic hardships in that requiring all Code required parking to be provided
on-site is not practical given the existing improvements located on the subject
property.
4.
The
granting of a variance will not be contrary to or in conflict with the general
purposes and intent of this Chapter, nor to the goals, objectives, and policies
of the General Plan. Objective 4.7
of the Citywide Objectives and Policies of the Circulation Element of the
General Plan states that all new development should accommodate
project-generated parking consistent with encouraging alterative transportation
management programs. Specifically,
Policy 4.7.1 provides that City parking standards should be adhered to, except
with respect to parking requirements for mixed use projects, which need further
study. Moreover, Policy 4.7.3 states
that the most efficient use of parking facilities should be encouraged,
including provisions for tandem parking in conjunction with free valet service.
The conditions of approval for the requested variance will ensure that all code
required parking is provided in the most efficient manner available through a
combination of on-site and off-site spaces which is consistent with these policies.
5.
The
variance would not impair the integrity and character of the district in which
it is to be located in that Code required parking will be provided on-site and
a nearby off-site location, which would involve the utilization of existing
parking spaces that are not required for any other use and any on-site tandem
spaces would be monitored by a parking attendant.
6.
The
subject site is physically suitable for the proposed variance in that existing
improvements located on the site would not allow all Code required parking to
be provided on-site and the granting of the subject variance would allow this
parking to be provided at a nearby off-site location.
7.
There
are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and
services to ensure that the proposed variance would not be detrimental to
public health and safety in that the subject property is located within a
developed urbanized environment that is adequately served by existing
infrastructure, public utilities and services. It is not anticipated that approval of the
subject application will create a need for additional utilities or services.
8.
There
will be adequate provisions for public access to serve the subject variance
proposal in that vehicular and pedestrian access are provided to the
site from Olympic Boulevard and all parking spaces provided at an off-site
location will be legal parking spaces that are not required for other
uses. In addition, if tandem spaces are
proposed, the configuration and operation of the spaces will be reviewed and
approved by the Transportation Management Division.
9.
The
strict application of the provisions of this Chapter would result in
unreasonable deprivation of the use or enjoyment of the property in that due to
the location of existing improvements, practical use or enjoyment of the subject
parcel would not be possible because all code required parking for a
conditionally permitted use cannot be provided on-site and therefore the use
would not be allowed to be established within a vacant tenant space of an
existing building.
CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL:
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Project Specific Conditions
1.
Prior
to the issuance of a business license, the applicant shall provide
documentation acceptable to the City that demonstrates that all Code required
off-site parking is available for the life of the project. Any parking that is proposed to be off-site
shall be no more 1,000 feet from the subject site and if tandem parking is
proposed, the configuration and operation of the parking area shall be reviewed
and approved by the Transportation Management Division.
Administrative
2. The
Planning Commission’s approval, conditions of approval, or denial of this
application may be appealed to the City Council if the appeal is filed with the
Zoning Administrator within fourteen consecutive days following the date of the
Planning Commission’s determination in the manner provided in Part 9.04.20.24,
Sections 9.04.20.24.010 through 9.04.20.24.040. The approval of this permit
shall expire if the rights granted are not exercised within one year from the
permit’s effective date. Exercise of
rights shall mean actual commencement of the use granted by the permit. One six month extension may be permitted if
approved by the Director of Planning.
Applicant is on notice that time extensions shall not be granted if
development standards or development process relevant to the project have
changed since project approval.
Additionally, the rights associated with this approval shall expire if
the establishment ceases operation for a period of one year or longer.
3.
Within ten days of City Planning Division
transmittal of the Statement of Official Action, project applicant shall sign
and return a copy of the Statement of Official Action prepared by the Planning
Division, agreeing to the conditions of approval and acknowledging that failure
to comply with such conditions shall constitute grounds for potential
revocation of the permit approval. By
signing same, applicant shall not thereby waive any legal rights applicant may
possess regarding said conditions. The
signed Statement shall be returned to the Planning Division. Failure to comply with this condition shall
constitute grounds for potential permit revocation.
4.
Within thirty (30) days after final approval of
the project, a sign shall be posted on site stating the date and nature of the
approval. The sign shall be posted in
accordance with the Zoning Administrator guidelines and shall remain in place
until a building permit is issued for the project. The sign shall be removed promptly when a
building permit is issued for the project or upon expiration of the Design
Compatibility Permit.
5.
Prior
to issuance of a Business License, the applicant shall post a notice at the
building entry stating that the site is regulated by a Conditional Use Permit
and the Statement of Official Action, which includes the establishment’s
conditions of approval, is available upon request. This notice shall remain posted at all times
the establishment is in operation.
6.
In the event permittee violates or fails to
comply with any conditions of approval of this permit, no further permits,
licenses, approvals or certificates of occupancy shall be issued until such
violation has been fully remedied.
Conformance with Approved Plans
7.
This approval is for those plans dated 2/24/06,
a copy of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning
Division. Project development shall be
consistent with such plans, except as otherwise specified in these conditions
of approval.
8.
Minor
amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director of
Planning. A significant change in the
approved concept shall be subject to Planning Commission Review. Construction shall be in conformance with the
plans submitted or as modified by the Planning Commission, Architectural Review
Board or Director of Planning.
9.
The Plans shall comply with all other provisions
of Article IX of the Municipal Code, (Zoning Ordinance) and all other pertinent
ordinances and General Plan policies of the City of Santa Monica.
Project Operations
10.
The
operation shall at all times be conducted in a manner not detrimental to
surrounding properties or residents by reason of lights, noise, activities,
parking or other actions.
Standard Conditions
11.
Final
parking lot layout and specifications shall be subject to the review and
approval of the Transportation Management Division.
12.
The property owner shall insure any graffiti on
the site is promptly removed through compliance with the City’s graffiti
removal program.
ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT (EPWM)
13.
Ultra-low flow plumbing fixtures are required on
all new development and remodeling where plumbing is to be added. (Maximum 1.6 gallon toilets and 1.0 gallon
urinals and low flow shower head.)
VOTE
Ayes:
Nays:
Abstain:
Absent:
NOTICE
If this is a final decision not subject to further appeal
under the City of Santa Monica
Comprehensive Land Use and Zoning Ordinance, the time
within which judicial review of this decision must be sought is governed by
Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6, which provision has been adopted by the
City pursuant to Municipal Code Section 1.16.010.
I hereby
certify that this Statement of Official Action accurately reflects the final
determination of the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Monica.
_____________________________ _____________________________
Gwynne Pugh, Vice Chairperson Date
Acknowledgement by Permit Holder
I
hereby agree to the above conditions of approval and acknowledge that failure
to comply with such conditions shall constitute grounds for potential
revocation of the permit approval.
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Print Name and Title
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Applicant’s Signature
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ATTACHMENT C
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
INFORMATION
Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9.04.20.20.080 and in accordance with
the posting requirements set forth by the Zoning Administrator, prior to
application filing the applicant posted a sign on the property regarding the
subject application. At least 8 weeks
prior to the public hearing date, the applicant submitted a photograph to
verify the site posting and to demonstrate that the sign provides the following
information: Project case number, brief
project description, name and telephone number of applicant, site address, date,
time and location of public hearing, and the City Planning Division phone
number. It is the applicant's
responsibility to update the hearing date if it is changed after posting.
In addition, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9.04.20.22.050, notice
of the public hearing was mailed to all owners and residential and commercial
tenants of property located within a 500 foot radius of the project and
published in the “California”
Section of The Los Angeles Times at least ten consecutive calendar days prior
to the hearing.
On May 2, 2006, the applicant/appellant was notified by phone and in
writing of the subject hearing date.
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The applicant provided the
following information regarding attempts to contact area property owners,
residents, and recognized neighborhood associations:
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Adjacent Neighbors
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Adjacent neighbors were approached and verbally made aware of the
proposal by the property owner. In
some instances, adjacent business operators provided letters in support of
the project.
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE SANTA MONICA PLANNING
COMMISSION
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit 06-006; Variance 06-003
1430 Olympic Boulevard
APPLICANT: Pamela
Burton and Richard Hertz
PROPERTY OWNER: Burton Hertz, LLC
A public hearing will be held by the Planning
Commission to consider the following request:
The proposed project is a request to establish a
yoga institute within a 1,558 square foot tenant space of an existing
building. Pursuant to SMMC Section
9.04.08.34.040(r), a conditional use permit is required to permit this use in
the M1 District. The proposed yoga
institute will require 14 parking spaces and, pursuant to SMMC Section
9.04.20.10.30 (b), a variance is sought to permit the required spaces to be
provided through a combination of off-site and on-site tandem spaces.
DATE/TIME: WEDNESDAY,
June 21, 2006 AT 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: City
Council Chambers, Second Floor, Santa
Monica City Hall
1685 Main Street, Santa
Monica, California
HOW TO COMMENT
The City of Santa
Monica encourages public comment. You may comment at
the Planning Commission public hearing, or by writing a letter. Written
information will be given to the Planning Commission at the meeting.
Address your letters to: David
Reyes
Re:
CUP 06-006; VAR 06-003
City
Planning Division
1685 Main Street,
Room 212
Santa Monica, CA
90401
MORE INFORMATION
If you want more information about this project or
wish to review the project file, please contact David
Reyes at (310) 458-8341, or by e-mail at david.reyes@smgov.net. The Zoning Ordinance is available at the
Planning Counter during business hours and on the City’s web site at www.santa-monica.org.
The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. For
disability-related accommodations, please contact (310) 458-8341 or (310)
458-8696 TTY at least 72 hours in advance. All written materials are available
in alternate format upon request. Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Lines numbered 1,
2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 serve City Hall.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section
65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in Court, the challenge may
be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this
notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Monica at, or prior to, the public
hearing.
ESPAÑOL
Esto es una noticia de una audiencia pública para
revisar applicaciónes proponiendo desarrollo en Santa Monica.
Si deseas más información, favor de llamar a Carmen Gutierrez en la
División de Planificación al número (310) 458-8341.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Amanda Schachter
Planning Manager