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Home height exemption denied
A resident’s application for a height limit exemption on a single-family dwelling at 611 Monterey Blvd. has been denied by the Hermosa Beach Planning Commission.
The owner, former Hermosa Beach councilman Michael Keegan, wanted to add as much as 4 feet, 9 inches to the existing height limit of 30 feet. He told the commission that granting the exception would “make our building appear not much different in height than our northerly neighbor.” He said the property’s narrow lot made “traditional space planning difficult.”
Numerous residents voiced opposition to the proposal.
City staff recommended against granting the exemption, arguing that conditions for approval had not been met, and that “natural light and air” for neighboring residences would be adversely affected by the higher construction.
There will be no appeal of the decision to the city council, according to a person with knowledge of the issue.
The last height limit exception considered by the planning commission was in 2011. That property was also on Monterey Boulevard, and that request was also denied. Library bookstore
Library bookstore reopens on 11th
The Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library Bookstore re-opened October 1 on 11th Place, across from the Alano Club. Hours are Mondays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the third Saturday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday sale dates for the remainder of 2021 are October 16, November 20, and December 18. Parking is available in the Community Center parking lot. For more information, visit hbfol.org.
“Carrie” at the Museum
The Hermosa Beach Museum will host a screening of the classic film, “Carrie,” at 6:30 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 30. Admission is free. There will be cotton candy and for $2, pizza. The museum is located at 710 Pier Avenue, across from the tennis courts. “Carrie” was filmed in the former Pier Avenue Junior High gym. Students at Mira Costa and Redondo Union high schools are organizing the screening for teens.
Farmers Market 90254
The Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market every Friday from noon-4 p.m. 1035 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach.
MCHS class of ‘71
Members of Mira Costa High School’s Class of 1971 are invited to a reunion where they can reconnect with old friends. The reunion is 6-11 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Ayres Hotel in Hawthorne. There will be food, a photo booth, no host bar and more. Parking fees waived. For more information, email mchs71reunion@gmail.com. ER