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2008-03-27 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA March 27, 2008 Chair Frick called the El Segundo Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 CALL TO ORDER p.m. in the El Segundo City Hall's Council Chambers, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California. Chair Frick led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PLEDGE TO FLAG PRESENT: FRICK, WAGNER, ROTOLO and FUENTES ROLL CALL ABSENT: FELLHAUER None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Chair Frick presented the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR Vice -Chair Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Rotolo, to approve the MOTION November 29, 2007, Minutes as submitted. Motion carried (4-0). Vice -Chair Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Rotolo, to approve the MOTION December 13, 2007, Minutes as submitted. Motion carried (4-0.) Vice -Chair Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Rotolo, to approve the MOTION January 24, 2008, Minutes as submitted. Motion carried (4-0.) Vice -Chair Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Rotolo, to approve the MOTION February 28, 2008, Minutes as submitted. Motion carried (4-0.) CALL ITEMS FROM None. CONSENT None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Chair Frick presented Agenda Item H-5, Environmental Assessment No. 745 and NEW BUSINESS - Conditional Use Permit No. 07-01 and Variance No. 07-01 project. Applicant: PUBLIC HEARING Royal Street Communications CA, LLC c/o Kerri Simmons @ Metro PCS. Address: 1440 East Imperial Avenue. Owners: LAX Granada Associates Contract Senior Planner Louis Morales presented the staff report (of record.) Commissioner Fuentes noted that the building has a lot of antennas along with other equipment on top of the building. She asked if the City's safety engineer checks the cables harnesses. El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2008 Page 1 Mr. Morale's replied that the inspection takes place when the construction drawings are reviewed and during the inspection of the installation. Commissioner Rotolo commented that the column doesn't have any architectural value in relation to the rest of the building. Mr. Morales stated that the conditions require that the applicant match the existing architecture by a fully screened column painted to match the exterior finish and color of the existing building. Kerri Simmons representative for Roval Street Communications Ms. Simmons was present for any questions or comments. Public hearing was closed. Vice -Chair Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Fuentes to approve MOTION Environmental Assessment No. 745, Conditional Use Permit No. 07-01 and Variance No. 07-01, Resolution 2631. Motion carried (4-0). Chair Frick presented Agenda Item H-6; Environmental Assessment No. EA-717 Subdivision No. 06-05 (VTM 64578). Applicant: ES Pacific LLC (James Obradovich); Address: 616-620 W. Imperial Avenue. Contract Senior Planner Bill Woolard presented the staff report (of record.) Commissioner Fuentes asked if this project would conform to the goals of 2004- 05 Housing Element when it's completed or does it count when it's approved. Planning and Building Safety Director Gary Chicots stated that it will count for the next phase of the Housing Element. Commissioner Fuentes noted that on page 59 of the agenda packet that the project does not anticipate any significance impact regarding to traffic. But on page 92 it states "yes" that it will increase vehicular traffic. She asked at what point it would be considered to have an effect on traffic. Planning and Building Safety Director Gary Chicots replied that the project will generate more trips a day but the increase is not considered significant. Commissioner Rotolo shared his concerns that this is the first condominium project that he's seen that is utilizing tandem parking. He stated that the parking in that area is pretty tight. Mr. Rotolo asked if there have been any other condominium development in the City using tandem parking. Elizabeth Srour, representative of the applicant Ms. Srour summarized the project and noted that there would be one association. She stated that associations will govern both buildings and that the project complies with all the development standards. El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2008 Page 2 Public hearing was closed. Planning and Building Safety Director Gary Chicots clarified that Condition No. 61 states that the "CCR's" will require that the require parking spaces not be used for storage. Chair Frick noted that the property has been an eyesore in the neighborhood. She hopes that the applicant will maintain the property. Chair Frick moved, seconded by Vice -Chair Wagner to approve Environmental MOTION Assessment No. 717 and Subdivision No. 06-05 (VTM 64578), Resolution 2632. Motion carried (4-0). None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED BUSINESS None REPORT FROM PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY DIRECTOR Commissioner Fuentes thanked the El Segundo Fire Department Fire Chief PLANNING Kevin Smith and the Firefighter/Paramedics from Fire Station 2 for their excellent COMMISSIONERS response for one of her family members. COMMENTS None. OTHER BUSINESS Chair Frick adjourns. Motion carried (4-0). MOTION The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 27th DAY OF MARCH 2O08 s Gary Chicots, Secr ry of the Planning Commission and Director of The Planning and Building Safety Department Cheryl Frick, Madame Chair Planning Commission City of El Segundo, California PAPlanning & Building Safety\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2008\2008 03-27 Minutes.doc El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 27, 2008 Page 3