To: PLANNING COMMISSION
From: STACEY KINSELLA, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
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PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF AN EXEMPTION DECLARATION AND CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE REMODEL OF A POTENTIALLY HISTORIC CHURCH SITE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4, TITLE 10 OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 N. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY (CASE NO. COA-2021-04)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing, administer oath, take testimony, and deliberate;
2. Close the public hearing; and
3. Adopt a resolution by title only approving the Exemption Declaration and Certificate of Appropriateness for the remodel of a potentially historic church site pursuant to Chapter 4, Title 10 of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code for the property located at 100 N. Pacific Coast Highway
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting that the Preservation Commission grant a Certificate of Appropriateness (CofA) to allow for the remodel of a potentially historic church site. Per the City's Preservation Ordinance, a CofA is required for exterior modifications to buildings that are found to be potential historic resources. The intent in requiring a CofA is to maintain the integrity and character of the structure. The applicant has provided plans showing that the project will restore certain elements of the site, simplify some of the modifications made over the years, and make the site more accessible to the congregation. Staff recommends approval of the CofA with conditions.
BACKGROUND
The property at 100 N. Pacific Coast Highway is located on the northeastern corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Emerald Street. The church and supporting buildings are located across four tied lots and total approximately 24,000 SF of enclosed space. The existing surface parking areas are located to the east, across an alleyway. Primary access to the site is taken from Emerald Street as well as El Redondo Avenue. The property is Zoned RH-2, high density multi-family residential.
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