2025-07-10 Planning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE
EL SEGUNDO PLANNING COMMISSION
Regularly Scheduled Meeting
July 10, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Maggay called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Maggay
Present: Vice Chair Inga
Present: Commissioner Christian
Present: Commissioner McCaverty
Present: Commissioner Taylor
Also present: Michael Allen, AICP, Community Development Director
Also present: Eduardo Schonborn, AICP, Planning Manager
Also present: Joaquin Vazquez, City Attorney
Also present: Maria Baldenegro, Assistant Planner
Also present: Jazmin Farias, Assistant Planner
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Maggay led the pledge.
PUBLIC/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
A. CONSENT
Chair Maggay pulled Consent Item A.2
1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes:
June 12, 2025
MOTION: Approve the minutes.
Moved by Vice Chair Inga, second by Commissioner McCaverty.
Motion carried, 5-0, by the following vote:
Ayes: Maggay, Inga, Christian, McCaverty, and Taylor
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2. Administrative Use Permit to Allow the Sale of Beer, Wine, and Distilled
Spirits for On -site Consumption (Type 57 ABC License) at a New Members -
only Private Club and Existing Restaurant ("1960 Club" at "The Bolt") at One
Chargers Way. (Environmental Assessment No. EA-1393 and
Administrative Use Permit No. AUP 25-04).
Assistant Planner Maria Baldenegro presented a brief presentation regarding the
proposed on -site sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for on -site consumption
with occasional live entertainment at a new members -only private club and
existing restaurant on the third floor of the Chargers headquarters office and
sports training facility.
Chair Maggay opened public communications.
Applicant Steve Rawlings concurred with staff's presentation.
Chair Maggay inquired if the lobby area will be utilized to host and serve
alcohol as it was not included in condition no.1 of the approval letter. Steve
suggested that on certain occasions it may be utilized and expressed that
he would like to add this to the blanket approval before the commission
as it was not originally requested.
Commissioners provided consensus to modify condition no. 1 of the
approval letter to include "alcohol service is limited to the confines of the
building along with the terraces and balconies of the second and third floor
and practice fields."
Chair Maggay closed public communications.
MOTION: Receive and file the Community Development Director's approval of
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1393 and Administrative Use Permit No. AUP
25-04 with the modification to condition no. 1 as discussed.
Moved by Commissioner Taylor, second by Vice Chair Inga.
Motion carried, 5-0, by the following vote:
Ayes: Maggay, Inga, Christian, McCaverty, and Taylor
B. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Third One -Year Time Extension to Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 83129
Located at 650-700 North Pacific Coast Highway and 737 Carl Jacobson Way
(Environmental Assessment No. EA-1289, Site Plan Review No. SPR 20-30,
Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 20-01, and Subdivision No. SUB 20-03 for
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 83129).
Assistant Planner Maria Baldenegro presented a brief presentation regarding the
proposed third one-year extension while highlighting that no changes are being
proposed to the previously approved project nor map.
• Commissioner discussion ensued regarding the requested third one-year
extension.
• Planning Manager Eduardo Schonborn advised that the code allows for up
to a total of five extensions and the associated entitlements also get
extended. If the approvals expire the applicant needs to go through the
entitlement process again.
Chair Maggay opened the public hearing.
• Applicant representative Amarveer Brar concurred with staffs
presentation. He added that he is working with ownership and applicant
team to clean up some issues on the site like the south facing fagade,
landscaping, and a few broken windows. He anticipates this work will be
completed soon.
• Commissioners inquired if the applicant has any projections of going
forward before approvals expire. Amarveer shared that plan check
process has not started yet and he does not have any projections he can
point to at this time.
Chair Maggay closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2966 approving a third, one-year extension to
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. VTPM 83129 (Subdivision No. SUB 20-03) and
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1289 and Site Plan Review No. SPR 20-03.
Moved by Commissioner Taylor, second by Vice Chair Inga.
Motion carried, 5-0, by the following vote:
Ayes: Maggay, Inga, Christian, McCaverty, and Taylor
4. Conditional Use Permit to Allow New Fitness Studio (Urban Golf
Performance) at 139 Maryland Street (Environmental Assessment No. EA-
1395 and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 25-01).
Assistant Planner Jazmin Farias presented a brief presentation regarding the
request for a Conditional Use Permit for a new fitness studio tailored to golf.
Chair Maggay opened the public hearing.
• Applicant representative Brian Gallagher concurred with staffs
presentation and highlighted that the site is a golf performance training
center.
Chair Maggay closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2967 approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP
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25-01 to allow a new fitness studio at 139 Maryland Street.
Moved by Commissioner Taylor, second by Vice Chair Inga.
Motion carried, 5-0, by the following vote:
Ayes: Maggay, Inga, Christian, McCaverty, and Taylor
5. Design Review for a New Mixed -Use Development in the Downtown Specific
Plan (DSP) Area, Adjustment and Parking Demand Study for an Automated
Robotic Vehicle -Lift Parking Mechanism to Satisfy the Minimum Required
Spaces at 201-209 Richmond Street. (Environmental Assessment No. EA-
1375, Downtown Design Revies No. DDR 24-03, Adjustment No. ADJ 24-02,
and Parking Demand Study No. PDS 24-01).
Assistant Planner Maria Baldenegro presented a presentation regarding the
design for a new three-story mixed -use project, parking demand study, and
requested adjustment for an automated robotic vehicle -lift parking mechanism to
satisfy the minimum required parking spaces.
• Commissioner discussion ensued regarding the design of the mixed -use
project, parking demand study, and requested parking adjustment.
• Commissioners sought clarification on the preservation intent and its
compatibility with the Richmond Street District design standards.
• Planning Manager Eduardo Schonborn explained the architect's
approach to preserve the "old jail house" building and its fagade.
• He emphasized that the new construction would incorporate materials,
design elements, and finishes that are compatible with those found in the
immediate neighborhood, helping to maintain the character of the district.
Chair Maggay opened the public hearing.
Applicant Mark Telesz and architect David Balian took the podium to walk
through the parking, design, and materials of the three-story mixed -use
project with the Commissioners. They highlighted that the goal was to
maintain the eclectic nature of the streetscape as the Downtown Specific
Plan highlights this for the district. They added that the parking adjustment
for tandem parking (3 in depth and 3 in height) would allow them to provide
excess parking on -site.
Commissioner McCaverty recused herself from the meeting at 7:00 pm.
Chair Maggay closed the public hearing.
Commissioner discussion ensued regarding whether the project
successfully preserves the character of Richmond Street District.
Some Commissioners expressed concerns about whether the project truly
meets preservation goals or if the eclectic mix of styles dilutes historic
authenticity.
After additional discussion, the Commission's consensus was to move
forward with the approval, acknowledging that future projects may require
a more thorough presentation on preservation and contextual
appropriateness.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2968 conditionally approving Environmental
Assessment No. EA-1375, Downtown Design Review No. DDR 24-03,
Adjustment No. ADJ 24-02, and Parking Demand Study No. 24-01.
Moved by Commissioner Taylor, second by Vice Chair Inga.
Motion carried, 5-0, by the following vote:
Ayes: Maggay, Inga, Christian, McCaverty, and Taylor
C. NEW BUSINESS
None.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
E. REPORTS — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE
Community Development Director Michael Allen shared that Joaquin Vazquez has
taken a position with another firm, so he is no longer working for the Hensley Law
Group who represents El Segundo. The new representative replacing Joaquin is
David King, a longtime employee of Hensley Law Group who previously represented
the city.
F. REPORTS — PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Taylor shared that they received an email from a resident regarding
proposed beautification along Grand Avenue and Vista Del Mar which pertains to Los
Angeles City and inquired on how to respond to the resident. Michael asked the
Commissioners to forward the email to staff so that it gets to the correct hands and
gets a proper response.
G. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADJOURNMENT — the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for July 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
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