2007-03-22 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
March 22, 2007
Chairman Frick called the El Segundo Planning Commission meeting to order at CALL TO ORDER
7:04 p.m. in the El Segundo City Hall's Council Chambers, 350 Main Street, El
Segundo, California.
Commissioner Rotolo led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PLEDGE TO FLAG
PRESENT: FRICK, WAGNER, ROTOLO ROLL CALL
ABSENT: FELLHAUER
PUBLIC
None. COMMUNICATIONS
Chairman Frick presented the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chairman Wagner moved, seconded by Chair Frick, to approve the March 8, MOTION
2007, Minutes as submitted. Motion carried 3-0.
Chairman Frick presented Environmental Assessment No. EA-744 and CALL ITEMS FROM
Administrative Use Permit 07-03; Applicant: Mrs. Gooch's Natural Foods CONSENT
Markets, Inc. c/o William Jordan; Property Owners: Rosecrans Partners 3, LLC;
Address: 760 S. Sepulveda Boulevard.
Planning Manager Christensen stated that the item was before the Commission
some months ago for an alcohol license and the applicant came back to request
the hours of operation modification to 6:00 a.m. to 12 a.m., seven days a week
and the wine -tasting room hours from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days a
week, for all three ABC Licenses, Type 21, 41, and 42.
Vice Chairman Wagner moved, Commissioner Rotolo seconded. Motion carried: MOTION
3-0
None. WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS
NEW BUSINESS -
None. PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None. PUBLIC HEARING
Planning and Building Safety Director Chicots stated that staff composed a brief REPORT FROM
report in large part because of the various projects regarding variance requests PLANNING AND
for parking standards and decided to make a change to the code, and put an BUILDING SAFETY
item on the Council Agenda. DIRECTOR
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Planning Manager Christensen stated that in relation to applications that have
come before the Commission that have discretionary approvals, there are many
things that staff sees with applicants that come to the Building Safety counter for
projects that do not always require discretionary approval and staff identified
some key areas that would be worthy of investigation. Ms. Christensen stated
that should staff be directed to move forward with this study by the Council, they
would do a comprehensive analysis of the entire off-street parking and loading
code standards and a thorough analysis of other cities regulations for
comparisons. She stated that staff would welcome any suggestions for areas
that the Commission may want staff to look at more closely. She gave a
synopsis on the following areas proposed for study: width and depth of parking
stalls, vehicle backup dimensions, aisle dimensions for commercial, industrial,
and residential uses; number and dimensional requirements of loading area for
commercial and industrial uses; driveway ramp standards; simplification and
clarification of code requirements; and to establish requirements for the
minimum number of spaces for new categories of land uses. She added that the
entire process is anticipated to take approximately four months.
Chairman Frick stated she felt it was a great idea and coming up with new codes
was a smart move.
Commissioner Rotolo would like to see comparable codes from different cities
showing what works and what does not.
Vice -Chair Wagner stated that the parking regulations should be studied. He
stated that he would like the requirements for loading space dimensions to be
examined especially since smaller pick-up trucks and vans are used now and
don't need large loading spaces. He also felt that the standards for R-1 and R-2
properties should be examined especially to accommodate the size needed for
vehicles including trucks.
Commissioner Rotolo stated that the grand -opening would occur this weekend PLANNING
for the Automobile Driving Museum on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to COMMISSIONERS
4:00 p.m. He stated that the museum is located east of Sepulveda Boulevard on COMMENTS
Lairport, and is a great addition to the City. He encouraged everyone to visit it.
Chairman Frick closed the public hearing in memory of John Gaines, former
Council member and Mayor Pro Tem, stating he will be dearly missed.
Commissioner Rotolo motioned to adjourn, Vice Chairman Wagner seconded. MOTION
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
PASSED ND APPROVED ON THIS 22nd DAY OF MARCH 2O07.
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Gary Chic , Secretary of Cheryl F.nck, Madame Chair
the Plannin Commission Planning Commission
And Interim Director of City of El Segundo, California
Planning and Building Safety
Department
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