2025-07-24 Planning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE
EL SEGUNDO PLANNING COMMISSION
Regularly Scheduled Meeting
July 24, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Maggay called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Maggay
Present: Vice Chair Inga
Present: Commissioner Christian
Present: Commissioner McCaverty
Absent: Commissioner Taylor
Also present: Michael Allen, AICP, Community Development Director
Also present: Eduardo Schonborn, AICP, Planning Manager
Also present: David King, City Attorney
Also present: Paul Samaras, AICP, Principal Planner
Also present: Jazmin Farias, Assistant Planner
Also present: Cristina Reveles, Senior Management Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Maggay led the pledge.
PUBLIC/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
A. CONSENT
1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes:
• July 10, 2025
MOTION: Approve the minutes.
Moved by Vice Chair Inga, second by Commissioner McCaverty.
Motion carried, 4-0, by the following vote:
Ayes: Maggay, Inga, Christian, and McCaverty
B. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
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2. An Ordinance Amending the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan Permitted Uses
and Definitions Related to Incubator and Innovative Start -Up Uses.
(Environmental Assessment No. EA-1374 and Specific Plan Amendment No.
SPA 24-03).
Principal Planner Paul Samaras presented a brief presentation regarding the
proposed Smoky Hollow Specific Plan amendment for permitted uses and
definitions related to incubator and innovative start-up uses.
• Commissioner discussion ensued regarding the proposed definitions,
permitted uses in relation to incubator and innovative start-up uses, and
how the amendment would be communicated to start-ups.
• Staff explained that communication would be carried out through City
meetings, the local newspaper, and the City's website. Additionally, the
Economic Development Department would take further steps to engage
with community members interested in the innovation and startup industry.
Chair Maggay opened the public hearing.
• None
Chair Maggay closed the public hearing.
Commissioner McCaverty expressed concerns regarding potential impacts
of raw materials on the community and uncertainty of the industry.
Planning Manager Eduardo Schonborn noted that the amendment is
structured so that if a use includes raw materials, then it is a trigger that
may require an AUP or CUP, which would come before the Planning
Commission as a receive and file or as a public hearing, affording the
Commission the ability to review the use in more detail.
Community Development Director Michael Allen noted that this is an
important topic for discussion during the Land Use Element update,
particularly in clarifying the intent, purpose, and overall goals the city aims
to achieve for the community
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2965, recommending City Council adopt an
Ordinance amending the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan permitted uses,
development standards, and definition for incubator/innovative start-up uses.
Moved by Vice Chair Inga, second by Commissioner Christian.
Motion carried, 4-0, by the following vote:
Ayes: Maggay, Inga, Christian, and McCaverty
C. NEW BUSINESS
None.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
E. REPORTS — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE
• Planning Manager Eduardo Schonborn shared that there will be a Land Use
Element workshop/community meeting on August 13, 2025.
F. REPORTS — PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
• Commissioner McCaverty provided a brief update regarding the major events
committee. She stated that they are looking for ways the city could engage
during the World Cup and possible Olympics in the future.
• Commissioners welcomed City Attorney.
G. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADJOURNMENT — the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
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