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Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the hearing, overrule the appeal of Roland Kosser, and sustain the decision of the Planning Commission to approve a Tentative Parcel Map to create a two-unit condominium at 5357 The Toledo (Case No.
0309-06). (District 3)
DISCUSSION
The applicant, Roland Kosser, has requested approval of a Local Coastal Development
Permit and Tentative Parcel Map for the purpose of creating two condominium units in a
duplex. Apart from the condominium conversion request, the applicant applied for, and
obtained approvals, to construct two rental units. The two-unit project can proceed
regardless of the outcome of the subject appeal, should the applicant wish to construct
theproject as a rental property.
On May 19, 2005, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the
requests (Attachment 1). The purpose of the condominium subdivision is to allow the
units to be sold individually. Four letters were received prior to the hearing in opposition
to the project (Attachment 2); however, no one spoke at the hearing regarding this case.
Commissioner Jenkins made a motion to approve the project and Commissioner Winn
seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimousvote. An appeal was filed on
May 26, 2005 (Attachment 3). The appellant, Jo Murray, states objections to potential
impacts the project may have related to parking, setbacks and the character of the
neighborhood.
The subject site is located at 5357 The Toledo on the north side of the street between
Claremont Avenue and Santa Ana Avenue in the Belmont ShorelBelmont Park area.
The property has a zoning designation of R-4-R (Moderate Density, Multi-family
Residential District).
The subject 5,000 square foot lot is currently improved with a single-family home and
two-car garage. The existing improvements will be demolished, and a new two-story
side-by-side duplex with a four-car garage will be constructed in its place. Each twostory
unit is approximately 2,500 square feet with four bedrcgms, three bathrooms and a
roof deck with a jacuzzi and barbeque. The proposed duplex complies with all
development standards of the R-4-R zone. Two-story duplexes are located on each
side of the subject site and the surrounding area is .developed' with a combination of
single-family and multi-family residential structures. The permitted density of the R-4-R
zone is one dwelling for every 1,500 square feet of site area, which would allow a
maximum of three units. The applicant is proposing two dwelling units.
The architectural style of the development is contemporary with Spanish elements such
as a tile roof, stucco'finish, exposed rafler tails, and ornamental wrought iron details on
the balconies.
In accordance with the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act, Categorical Exemption (CE 03-170) was issued April 28, 2005.
Assistant City Attorney Michael J. Mais reviewed this report on June 29, 2005.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
The Long Beach Municipal Code requires that an appeal of the Planning Commission's
decision be heard within (60) days of filing of the appeal or no later than July 26,2005.
A 14-day public notice of the hearing is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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