14. REPORT 19-0781 Potential Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 17.04 Definitions, and Chapter 17.28 M-1 Light Manufacturing Zone, and add 17.42.200 for a new Limited Events Permit to allow Cypress District businesses to host openings or events to showcase and offer products for sale on a limited basis.
Dear honorable members of the Hermosa Beach City Council & Planning Commission,
Ever since EGO Gallery closed its doors a number of years ago, we in the South Bay arts community have been searching for a local venue that serves the needs of contemporary artists & patrons--we found it on a scruffy strip of Cypress Ave. In particular, Shockboxx Gallery has become a beacon for artists looking to exhibit in their own communities. But a few words about commerce...
Those closely aligned with the art scene know that artists and galleries are the pathfinders for increased commerce--where they put down roots, commerce tends to follow--particularly desirable commerce. Witness neighborhoods like Culver City, where restaurants like Lukshon and Vespertine are anchored by the galleries in the area. I see similar potential in Hermosa Beach, where the city becomes a destination for both fine art and great food, and I believe that passing the Limited Events Permit is the first right step in that direction.
Continuing to foster an arts-supportive community is in keeping with Plan Hermosa, good for artists and art-related businesses, and good for art-loving residents and visitors. Just the term, "Cypress Arts District" is cool. And, it's walking/biking distance from all over town. Thanks to Mike and Laura for the initiative. ShockBoxx and Resin are the anchors, and we've got a potential music venue Studio 637 across the street as well.
I am a long time supporter and artist participant with ShockBoxx gallery on Cypress Avenue. I drive from Highland Park on the east side of Downtown Los Angeles to participate and otherwise support the gallery. When I come to ShockBoxx, inevitably, I bring others with me and we usually stop for a bite to eat at local restaurants either before or after attending gallery programming. My assumption is that many others who support and participate with gallery programming do the same. The point being, that the value of allowing special events in this area zoning goes beyond the walls of the studios and galleries concerned and becomes community benefit.
In addition, it allows the galleries and studios to become viable and meaningful businesses for the artists and artisans supported.
All one has to do is take a look at other communities where artists have moved in and revitalized what may have been blighted or unused space to see the value the arts bring. Silverlake, Echo Park, Downtown LA, Highland Park, Boyle Heights, Culver City, Venice. Gentrification push back aside, communities benefit from a thriving arts core.
What better way to hold a community together than through the arts?
I love Shockboxx Art Gallery. It has allow my growth as an artist. It has introduced me to other influential artist that I admire. It has contributed enormously to the exposure of my art as well as my reach to new fans that commission my work. Places like this only contribute to the enrichment of culture and society, the positive engagement of a community which leads inevitably to the increase of a neighborhood’s value and it’s properties and businesses. We need more of Shockboxx and it’s events!
I support ShockBoxx wholeheartedly and what it is doing for the community. Not only is it providing a fun, cultural and social environment for people to engage, but it is expanding awareness of the arts and local and international artists to Hermosa Beach and Los Angeles in general.
I’m in support of allowing events in the Cypress District. The residents/tenants are big supporters of the community, the events are great family oriented alternatives to (other great fun) in Hermosa, they always seem responsible and accountable, and they communicate well.
Hermosa is beginning to have a real art presence in the Cypress Street area. Having an art district with the opportunity to have receptions, events, and art openings will increase the awareness of how great Hermosa is, and how supportive of the arts it is. I hope that the Cypress Street Art District will grow and bloom to be a SoCal venue of note!
Having the Hermosa Beach Arts District gaining a foothold over the past couple of years has been awesome. Achor tenants such as ShockBoxx has brought a buzz & excitement to the South Bay art scene and draws a great demographic of folks for their various gallery events. We used to have tge same in Tedondo Beach during tge heyday of Cannery Row which I greatly miss. Now Hermosa is the place to be.
Dear honorable members of the Hermosa Beach City Council & Planning Commission,
Ever since EGO Gallery closed its doors a number of years ago, we in the South Bay arts community have been searching for a local venue that serves the needs of contemporary artists & patrons--we found it on a scruffy strip of Cypress Ave. In particular, Shockboxx Gallery has become a beacon for artists looking to exhibit in their own communities. But a few words about commerce...
Those closely aligned with the art scene know that artists and galleries are the pathfinders for increased commerce--where they put down roots, commerce tends to follow--particularly desirable commerce. Witness neighborhoods like Culver City, where restaurants like Lukshon and Vespertine are anchored by the galleries in the area. I see similar potential in Hermosa Beach, where the city becomes a destination for both fine art and great food, and I believe that passing the Limited Events Permit is the first right step in that direction.
With respect,
Steve Fujimoto
Continuing to foster an arts-supportive community is in keeping with Plan Hermosa, good for artists and art-related businesses, and good for art-loving residents and visitors. Just the term, "Cypress Arts District" is cool. And, it's walking/biking distance from all over town. Thanks to Mike and Laura for the initiative. ShockBoxx and Resin are the anchors, and we've got a potential music venue Studio 637 across the street as well.
I am a long time supporter and artist participant with ShockBoxx gallery on Cypress Avenue. I drive from Highland Park on the east side of Downtown Los Angeles to participate and otherwise support the gallery. When I come to ShockBoxx, inevitably, I bring others with me and we usually stop for a bite to eat at local restaurants either before or after attending gallery programming. My assumption is that many others who support and participate with gallery programming do the same. The point being, that the value of allowing special events in this area zoning goes beyond the walls of the studios and galleries concerned and becomes community benefit.
In addition, it allows the galleries and studios to become viable and meaningful businesses for the artists and artisans supported.
All one has to do is take a look at other communities where artists have moved in and revitalized what may have been blighted or unused space to see the value the arts bring. Silverlake, Echo Park, Downtown LA, Highland Park, Boyle Heights, Culver City, Venice. Gentrification push back aside, communities benefit from a thriving arts core.
What better way to hold a community together than through the arts?
I love Shockboxx Art Gallery. It has allow my growth as an artist. It has introduced me to other influential artist that I admire. It has contributed enormously to the exposure of my art as well as my reach to new fans that commission my work. Places like this only contribute to the enrichment of culture and society, the positive engagement of a community which leads inevitably to the increase of a neighborhood’s value and it’s properties and businesses. We need more of Shockboxx and it’s events!
I support ShockBoxx wholeheartedly and what it is doing for the community. Not only is it providing a fun, cultural and social environment for people to engage, but it is expanding awareness of the arts and local and international artists to Hermosa Beach and Los Angeles in general.
I’m in support of allowing events in the Cypress District. The residents/tenants are big supporters of the community, the events are great family oriented alternatives to (other great fun) in Hermosa, they always seem responsible and accountable, and they communicate well.
I support ShockBoxx, Resin and other incoming art galleries for Cypress Avenue. These 2 galleries have added so much to Hermosa.
Hermosa is beginning to have a real art presence in the Cypress Street area. Having an art district with the opportunity to have receptions, events, and art openings will increase the awareness of how great Hermosa is, and how supportive of the arts it is. I hope that the Cypress Street Art District will grow and bloom to be a SoCal venue of note!
Having the Hermosa Beach Arts District gaining a foothold over the past couple of years has been awesome. Achor tenants such as ShockBoxx has brought a buzz & excitement to the South Bay art scene and draws a great demographic of folks for their various gallery events. We used to have tge same in Tedondo Beach during tge heyday of Cannery Row which I greatly miss. Now Hermosa is the place to be.
Don Adkins
Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival Board
I support this