2005-06-09 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 9, 2005
Vice -Chairman Carlson called the meeting of the El Segundo Planning CALL TO ORDER
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City of
El Segundo City Hall, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California.
Commissioner Wagner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
PRESENT: CARLSON, FRICK, WAGNER
ABSENT: FUNK, KRETZMER
None.
Vice -Chairman Carlson presented the Consent Calendar.
None.
Commissioner Frick moved, seconded by Vice -Chairman Carlson, to
approve the May 12, 2005, Minutes as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
Commissioner Wagner moved to approve the May 26, 2005, Minutes
as presented.
Commissioner Frick and Vice -Chairman Carlson advised that they were
not present at the May 26, 2005, Planning Commission meeting and
asked for guidance on approving these Minutes.
In response, Assistant City Attorney Berger explained that those
present this evening may approve the Minutes as to its form, but
indicated the Commission could continue approval to the next meeting
if it so desired.
PLEDGE TO FLAG
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT
CALENDAR
CALL ITEMS
FROM CONSENT
CALENDAR
MOTION
Commissioner Frick seconded the motion to approve the May 26, 2005, MOTION
Minutes as presented. Motion passed 3-0.
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None.
Vice -Chairman Carlson presented Agenda Item H-3, Environmental
Assessment No. 670 and Subdivision 04-3. Applicant and Property
Owner: George, Silvia and Richard Kizirian. Address: 310-322 East
Grand Avenue.
Assistant Planner Baldenegro presented staff report (of record); and
noted that a revised copy of the conditions of approval had been
distributed to the Commission this evening, revising Condition Nos. 36
and 41. She noted that Condition No. 36 should read as follows: "The
Final Map must be recorded prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for the mixed -use building, and three copies of the final
recorded map must be submitted with one reproducible copy to the
City." She noted that Condition No. 41 should read as follows: "A
covenant with the City of El Segundo to hold the six lots as one single
parcel must be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office
prior to the issuance of building permits." She added that Condition No.
41 has already been satisfied.
Vice -Chairman Carlson opened the public hearing.
Naav Bakhoum. proiect architect representing the applicant. 3800
Pacific Coast Hiahwav in Torrance
Mr. Bakhoum explained that the project plans have been amended,
thereby reducing some of the bulk and mass of the project and reducing
a significant portion of the project budget; and noted that the new
design has incorporated the placement of street trees on this property
rather than the parkway area and that access to the apartment units
has been improved.
Elizabeth Srour, representing the property owners
Ms. Srour advised that the applicant concurs with all conditions of
approval.
Sam Rose 231 Arena, Units A, B and C, located off the alley
Mr. Rose asked if this project will impact his property in any manner.
Planning Manager Christensen explained for Mr. Rose that the primary
access to the structure is from Grand Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive to
the surface parking and also from Eucalyptus Drive to the underground
parking garage; advised that there is a small number of parking spaces
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS,
NEW BUSINESS
Modification to a
previously approved
mixed -use development
consisting of retail/office,
food service and nine
apartment units and a
condition of approval
relating to street trees.
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that take access off the alley; and stated there should be no impact to
his property and no encroachment into the alley or any adjacent
parcels. She advised that staff will review the plans with Mr. Rose.
Vice -Chairman Carlson closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Frick moved, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, to MOTION
approve the applicant's request, thus adopting Resolution No. 2582.
Motion passed 3-0.
None.
Director Jurjis advised that the June 23, 2005, Planning Commission
meeting will be cancelled.
None.
None.
Vice -Chairman Carlson presented Agenda Item No. M-4, General Plan
Conformance Report. Applicant and Property Owner: City of El
Segundo. Address: City -owned parcel east of 150 and 160 South
Sepulveda Boulevard.
With the aid of slides, Director Jurjis explained that in 1988, the City
purchased this property and several adjoining parcels to develop the
golf course; and advised that this 9,600-square-foot parcel, which is
located off the east side of Sepulveda Boulevard and south of El
Segundo Boulevard, was never developed and that the City has no
plans to use this parcel. He advised that there has been interest from
the property owner at 150 and 160 Sepulveda Boulevard to either lease
or purchase this parcel from the City; and stated that after studying the
General Plan requirements, staff would support the sale of this parcel --
noting that it will not be in conflict with the General Plan requirements.
He noted that if the Commission recommends approval to sell this
parcel, staff will forward that recommendation to City Council for final
approval. He mentioned that this parcel is mostly landlocked and
advised that staff would recommend this parcel be left as a parking lot
and that no structures be built on this parcel.
PUBLIC HEARINGS,
CONTINUED
BUSINESS
REPORT FROM
DIRECTOR
PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
PLANNING
COMMISSIONERS'
COMMENTS
OTHER BUSINESS
General Plan
Conformance Report
pursuant to Government
Code Section 65402 for
the sale of surplus city -
owned property located
directly east of 150 and
160 South Sepulveda
Boulevard.
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Commissioner Frick moved, seconded by Commissioner Wagner, to MOTION
adopt Resolution No. 2585, recommending to City Council approval to
sell this parcel. Motion passed 3-0.
There being no further discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 ADJOURNMENT
p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 14th DAY OF JULY, 2005.
Seimone Jury ; e retary of
the Planning Co mission
and Director of Planning,
& Building Safety
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Grant Carlson, Vice -Chairman of
the Planning Commission
City of El Segundo, California
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