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2007-01-11 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA January 11, 2007 Commissioner Kretzmer called the meeting of the El Segundo Planning CALL TO ORDER Commission to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City of El Segundo City Hall, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California. Commissioner Rotolo led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: KRETZMER, FRICK, ROTOLO, WAGNER ABSENT: FELLHAUER None. Chairman Kretzmer presented the Consent Calendar Commissioner Wagner pulled Item E-1 stating that the December 14, 2006, Minutes required some corrections. On page six, paragraph five, line thirty-three, the El Segundo resident's name should read Croxall; page eight, paragraph two, line twelve, the word house should read, "hours"; on page eight, paragraph seven, line thirty-seven, the hours of operation should include "Sunday"; page nine, under the motion to approve Environmental Assessment No. 661, Resolution 2614, he would like it to read the conditions of approval were "approved as amended with conditions number 4 and 5 amended and number 12 deleted" listed on page 9 of the Motion. PLEDGE TO FLAG ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT Commissioner Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Rotollo, to approve the MOTION December 14, 2006, Minutes with corrections. Motion carried 3-0 (Kretzmer abstained). Planning Manager Christensen stated there are three items that have been provided WRITTEN on the dais to the Commission, as well as the public, which are the revised Minutes, COMMUNICATIONS as already discussed; revised Resolution 2616 relating to Agenda Item H-2; and a one -page revised site plan changing what was originally provided relating to H-2 which was submitted by the applicant today. Chairman Kretzmer presented Agenda Item H-2, Environmental Assessment No. 713 and Conditional Use Permit Number 06-06. Applicant: Christina Yoon (Holly Main Liquor); Property Owners: John Doukakis; Address: 404 Main Street. Planning Manager, Kimberly Christensen, stated that the Senior Planner William Woollard would be presenting the staff report. Senior Planner, William Woollard, presented the staff report (of record). Mr. Jimmv Yoon — Holly Main Liquor General Manager Mr. Yoon stated that the Alcohol Beverage Control Board informed them that it PUBLIC HEARINGS, NEW BUSINESS EA NO. 713, and CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 06-06, request for a Type 42 On -Sale Beer and Wine alcohol license. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2007 Page 1 would be a separate wine -tasting license for that particular area indicated on the original layout that was initially submitted to Planning staff so the new layout brought in tonight indicated a revised, better layout for the wine tasting. He stated that he intends to clean-up the area, move a magazine rack that is presently in the area where they will be partitioning -off for the wine -tasting and that he would like to make the store more up -scale by offering wine -tasting with cheese and crackers. He added that he has a lot of great ideas, possibly to include a deli, and that this was just one of them he would like to implement. Commissioner Wagner stated that Mr. Yoon's application stated he would like to have it on Mondays, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. He proposed that it would be written in as a condition, and inquired as to how much room was going to be given to the participants to get in and out of the wine tasting area; i.e., how wide was the opening between the magazine rack and the wall partition with respect to the passageway for the participants to get in and out. Mr. Yoon stated it was approximately one to two feet. Commissioner Wagner stated he cannot see one to two feet being alright with the Fire Department. Planning Manager Christensen stated that it was probably 44 inches, but it would be subject to the regulation of Fire Code and ADA accessibility for minimum aisle width. Commissioner Wagner stated to Mr. Yoon that he would probably want to check with James Carver in the Fire Department to find out what the requirements are since he did look at your initial plans and said no egress from behind the counter. Chairman Kretzmer inquired as to whether the plan was to take-out the magazine rack and move the cooler area? Mr. Yoon replied, "yes", adding that his intent is to clean-up the whole area. Chairman Kretzmer stated that he noticed that Mr. Yoon's intention was to limit the number of wine -tasting participants to ten people and inquired of Mr. Yoon as to how he proposed to limit that. Mr. Yoon stated he wanted to email a certain number of people but that if more people showed up, they would simply have to wait. Chairman Kretzmer inquired with Mr. Yoon if, in fact, he only wanted a small amount of people at -a -time. Mr. Yoon replied, "yes". Commissioner Rotolo stated he had a concern in making it a condition to a specific night since Mr. Yoon might find that it may not work for him. Commissioner Wagner reminded Commissioner Rotolo that one of the conditions of approval is that the applicant must come back in six months to review it as far as parking, noise, etc., so if the applicant wanted to change days or hours, he can bring it up at that time. Commissioner Rotolo inquired of Mr. Yoon as to whether or not the restriction for El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2007 Page 2 Monday night only would be acceptable. Mr. Yoon replied that the restriction would be okay but that he heard that Second ' City Bistro had their wine -tasting on Monday nights and it would be sending a lot of the customers over there. He questioned if after six months he would be able to change the night. Chairmen Kretzmer inquired as to whether it was possible to phrase the condition in such a way that the discretion is left to the department if they requested a change for the day. He stated he was leery about committing to only Monday night for six months and then find out that Monday does not work out. Planning Manager Christensen stated that was part of the reason staff has worded the condition as they did because sometimes things like that occur, and the date may need to change. She stated that because it is limited to one day a week staff did not have any strong concerns; however, staff could probably phrase it in such a way to that it's subject to review by the Director of Planning and Building Safety. Commissioner Wagner stated by modifying his earlier request regarding Condition No. 1, leaving the wording as "one day a week", but adding the hours 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Planning and Building Safety Director, Gary Chicots, stated the other thing to consider is if the applicant changes the date from a Monday to a Tuesday, he should notify the Planning and Building Safety Department. Chairman Kretzmer inquired of Mr. Koon that if he notified the Planning and Building Safety Department ten days prior to the intended day change, would that condition be agreeable. Mr. Koon stated it would be acceptable. Chairman Kretzmer asked of Mr. Koon if his intention was to begin his wine tasting on Monday. Mr. Koon stated yes because he wants to start it off slowly. Commissioner Wagner inquired of Mr. Koon regarding Condition No. 1, if it would be acceptable to state wine -tasting must be limited to 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 P.M. in the second sentence. Mr. Koon stated, "yes". Assistant City Attorney Berger stated he had some suggested language for revamping Condition No. 1. The first sentence of Condition No. 1 would remain as is; the second sentence would read as follows, "Wine tasting activities are permitted between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; a new sentence would be added, "Applicant may change dates for wine tasting upon giving the Planning and Building Safety Department ten days written notice." Chairman Kretzmer stated that would be acceptable, but wondered if they needed to start the wine tasting on Monday night as stated and have them give notice if they want to change the day. El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2007 Page 3 Assistant City Attorney Berger stated that was at the discretion of the Commission; however, if Mr. Yoon simply wants to give written notice about what the first date is to the Planning and Building Safety Department, that would fulfill both the intent of the Commission and the letter of the condition. Commissioner Rotolo mentioned that there was no need to put it in the conditions but the Planning and Building Safety Department just needs to know ten days before you start. Mr. Yoon inquired if that meant every night. Chairman Kretzmer clarified to the applicant that it meant only if he changed the date from which he originally elected to open. Mr. Yoon replied with thanks. Chairman Kretzmer closed the public discussion. Commissioner Rotolo stated that he was in agreement with Commission Wagner about adding a condition that would require any partition to comply with Building Safety for access and egress since the sketch indicates a small aisle way. Assistant City Attorney Berger stated that it would be a redundant condition since the property owner and licensee would have to comply with the law in any event. Commissioner Rotolo appreciated the clarification and stated there was no need to add another condition. Chairman Kretzmer stated he was not concerned since anything involved with alcohol would be closely monitored, was sure the applicant and owner were going to want to comply in order to make it successful, and wanted the applicant to make sure they comply with Fire and Building regulations. Commissioners Frick and Rotolo wished the applicant good luck. Commissioner Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Rotolo, recommending MOTION to City Council to adopt Resolution No. 2616, approving Environmental Assessment No. 713 and Conditional Use Permit No. 06-06 regarding the proposed project for a Type 42 On -Sale Beer and Wine Alcohol License for the purpose of having events in a portion of the existing liquor store which is located in the Downtown Specific Plan Zone for occasional wine tasting events. Motion carried 4-0. Planning Manager Christensen stated to the Commission that, as conditioned, the case would come back in six months for their review for compliance with the conditions. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS, CONTINUED BUSINESS Interim Planning and Building Safety Director, Gary Chicots, stated that information REPORT FROM on the Housing Element would be forthcoming at an upcoming Planning DIRECTOR Commission meeting. El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2007 Page 4 None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Kretzmer wished everyone a blessed, safe, and happy New Year. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS None. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 11th DAY OF JANUARY 2007. Gary Chicots, Secretary of the Planning Commission And Interim Director of Planning and Building Safety A/ Michael Kretzmer, Chairman Planning Commission City of El Segundo, California P:\PBS\PLAN-COM\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2007\2007 1-11 Minutes.doc OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2007 Page 5