2007-06-28 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
June 28, 2007
Vice -Chair Wagner called the El Segundo Planning Commission meeting to CALL TO ORDER
order at 7:00 p.m. in the El Segundo City Hall's Council Chambers, 350 Main
Street, El Segundo, California.
Commissioner Fellhauer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENT: FELLHAUER, ROTOLO, WAGNER
ABSENT FRICK and FUENTES
None.
Vice -Chair Wagner presented the Consent Calendar.
None.
PLEDGE TO FLAG
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
CALL ITEMS FROM
CONSENT
Commissioner Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Rotolo to approved MOTION
the June 14, 2007, Minutes as submitted. Motion carried (3-0).
None.
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS
Vice -Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item E-2, Environmental Assessment No. NEW BUSINESS -
763 and Development Agreement No. 07-02. Applicant: Rosecrans-Sepulveda PUBLIC HEARING
Partners 2, LLC; Rosecrans-Sepulveda 3, LLC. Property Owner: Rosecrans-
Sepulveda Partners 2, LLC; Rosecrans-Sepulveda 3, LLC. Address: 710 — 860
South Sepulveda Boulevard; 700-740 Allied Way; 2005-2015 East Park Place.
Planning Manager Christensen presented the staff report of record.
Commissioner Rotolo inquired if there were any different use requirement for the
parking from the previous use.
Planning Manager Christensen stated that the development has been designed
and constructed with parking above and beyond what is required in the municipal
code, and that in regards to the fitness center, staff had verified that the parcel
intended for this use on the east side of Allied Way, will have sufficient parking
well within the code requirements.
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Commissioner Fellhauer inquired as to whether the amendment specifically
stated one Health Club or Fitness Center adding, if someone was to open up
another one in the future will they need to come before the Planning
Commission? Also if the 6,500 square feet facility wanted to expand into a
neighboring location, will they have to come before the Planning Commission?
Planning Manager Christensen stated that the amendment is limited to one
Health Club or Fitness Center facility only. Any future amendment to the
development agreement will have to come back before the Planning Commission
as well as the Council unless it is listed as a minor modification. Planning
Manager Christensen clarified that the development agreement has a specific list
of things that defines what a major modification is versus what minor
modifications is and that if they want to have two such facilities, because the
language is specific, they would have to come back to the Commission.
Vice -Chair Wagner questioned as to whether the facility east of Allied Way is
located in a small area where La Sirena Grill is going to be located.
Dan Crosser — Applicant's representative PUBLIC
Mr. Crosser stated that actually there are already two existing restaurants that COMMUNICATIONS
are 2,500 square feet each. The other tenants are commercial retailers, several
of which are apparel retailers. He stated that he believes this yoga facility is
complimentary to the other retailers and will attract mostly female customers
which is the center's primary customer base. He stated that every tenant is in
favor of having this fitness center at the facility.
Vice -Chair Wagner inquired of the applicant as to how much of the 6,500 square
feet was 20% dedicated to onsite retail sales and how many people would they
have at one time.
Mr. Crosser stated that approximately 20% of the tenant space would be used
for sales but he did not know how many people would be there at one time.
Adam Gutenberg with Yoga Works — Principal
Mr. Gutenberg stated that they have five existing locations in Los Angeles
already; averaging about 20 students a classroom and that he expects to have
two classrooms on average per day, 20 people per classroom.
Commissioner Rotolo asked as to whether there'd be spinning classes.
Commissioner Fellhauer inquired of staff if they knew the average tax rate that
would be generated for the 6,500 square foot parcel.
Planning Manager Christensen stated at this time she doesn't know what the
projected sale tax's revenue will be.
Commissioner Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Rotolo to approve MOTION
Environmental Assessment No. 763 and Development Agreement No. 07-02,
Resolution No. 2624. Motion carried (3-0).
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None.
PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED BUSINESS
Planning Manager Christensen congratulated Vice -Chair Wagner for his REPORT FROM
reappointment for another term and welcomed the new Planning Commissioner PLANNING AND
Suzanne Fuentes who is absent but will be joining the Commission at the July BUILDING SAFETY
12, 2007 meeting. DIRECTOR
Commissioner Rotolo wished everyone a Happy 4th of July.
Commissioner Fellhauer congratulated
for another term and welcomed the
Fuentes for coming aboard.
Vice -Chair Wagner for being appointed
new Planning Commissioner Suzanne
Vice -Chair Wagner invited everyone to come out to Recreation Park fro the 4th of
July, and sent his wishes to Chair Frick to get well.
PLANNING
COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS
Commissioner Fellhauer moved to adjourn, Commissioner Rotolo seconded. MOTION
Motion carried (3-0).
The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
PASSED ANQ APPROVEION THIS 28th DAY OF JUNE 2007.
Gary Chicots, 9cretary of Cheryl Frick, Madame Chair
the Planning Commission Planning Commission
and Director of The City of El Segundo, California
Planning and Building Safety
Department
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