2025-08-14 Planning Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE
EL SEGUNDO PLANNING COMMISSION
Regularly Scheduled Meeting
August 14, 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 arrived at 5:37 p.m.
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: David King, City Attorney
Also present: Paul Samaras, AICP, Principal Planner
Also present: Jazmin Farias, Assistant Planner
Also present: Kevin Truong, SBCCOG Representative
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Maggay led the pledge.
PUBLIC/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
A. CONSENT
Chair Maggay pulled item A.2.
1. Approval of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes:
July 24, 2025
MOTION: Approve the minutes.
Moved by Commissioner McCaverty, second by Commissioner Taylor.
Motion carried, 4-0, by the following vote:
Ayes: Maggay, Christian, McCaverty, and Taylor
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2. Revision A to Environmental Assessment No. EA-1352 and Administrative
Use Permit No. AUP 23-01 to Allow a Type 41 ABC License for the Sale of
Beer and Wine for On -Site and Off -site Consumption in Conjunction with a
New Restaurant Within an Existing Retail Establishment (Blum Wine and
Flowers) Located at 150 South Pacific Coast Highway, Unit E.
Assistant Planner Jazmin Farias presented the staff report.
Chair Maggay opened public communications.
• Applicant Yulia Rhode concurred with staff's presentation.
Chair Maggay closed public communications.
MOTION: Receive and File the Community Development Director's approval of
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1352 Revision A and Administrative Use
Permit No. AUP 23-01 Revision A.
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. Conditional Use Permit to Allow the Sale of Beer for On -site Consumption,
and Private Recreational Events at a Members -only Fitness Studio (Golf
Studio Club), Including an Outdoor Patio Area, at 2201 East Park Place, Suite
200. (Environmental Assessment No. EA-1376 and Conditional Use Permit
No. CUP 24-01).
Assistant Planner Maria Baldenegro presented the staff report.
Commissioner discussion ensued regarding the proposed conditions of
approval. Maria advised that no comments were received from the
landlord or applicant regarding the proposed coniditons of approval.
Chair Maggay opened public communications.
• Applicant Kyle Stephens concurred with staff's presentation.
Chair Maggay closed public communications.
MOTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2969, conditionally approving Environmental
Assessment No. EA-1376 and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 24-01.
Moved by Commissioner Taylor, second by Commissioner McCaverty.
Motion carried, 5-0, by the following vote:
Ayes: Maggay, Inga, Christian, McCaverty, and Taylor
C. NEW BUSINESS
4. South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Presentation on the
City's Climate Action Plan and its 2019-2020 Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
SBCCOG Representative Kevin Truong provided a brief presentation regarding
the City's Climate Action Plan and its 2019-2020 Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Commissioner discussion ensued regarding the report, organizations
involved in collecting the data, and future reports on site inventory.
Commissioner Christian requested insight on the feedback the
environmental committee provided on the presentation. Principal Planner
Paul Samaras stated that he would follow up on the request with Public
Works.
MOTION: None required.
D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
E. REPORTS — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE
Community Development Director Michael Allen shared that the first community
workshop for Land Use Element update had a reasonable turnout; approximately 50
to 60 residents stopped by to engage and provide feedback. He added that on
September 25, 2025 the first Planning Commission Study Session will occur.
Planning Manager Eduardo Schonborn advised the community to visit the website
and complete the survey.
F. REPORTS — PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner McCarverty reminded the community of the classic car show
scheduled for the weekend and advised residents to plan accordingly as streets will
be closed.
G. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
None.
ADJOURNMENT — the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Michael Allen, Comm nity Development Director
Kevin IVII
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