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2008-07-24 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA July 24, 2008 Chair Fellhauer called the El Segundo Planning Commission meeting to order at CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. in the El Segundo City Hall's Council Chambers, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California. Chair Fellhauer ied the Pledae of Allegiance to the Flag. PLEDGE TO FLAG I"RESEN FELLHAUI :-R. 'JVAGNER. ROTOLO, FUE NTES, and BA.LDINO ROLL CALL PUBLIC UBLICCOMMUNICATIONS C;; iair Fellhauer presented the Consent Calendar CONSENT CALENDAR Vice Chair V%Iagner pointed out: that after the agenda item "Election of Chair and CALL ITEMS FROM Vice Chair," the Minutes stated "Commissioner Wagner" while it should have read CONSENT "Chair Pelihauer presented New Business." Planning tJiarrager Christensen identified another area ir. the Minutes below the agenda heading "Consent Calendar" to be changed from "Chair Frick" to "Chair Fellhauer presented the Consent Calendar." Vice Chair Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Baidino, to approve the MOTION Ju y 10, 2008, 1)0inutes, as amended. Motion carried (5-0) Planning Mariager Christensen stated a letter was received from Richard WRITTEN Lundquist related to Agenda Item H-2, a cosy of the revised Minutes of July 10, COMMUNICATIONS 2t--,08 and a study session handout. ( Hair Fellh !uer presented AI" genda Item H-2, rnrron:,'iental Assessment No. 783 NEW BUSIINESS - and, Variarlce INlo. 0701J. Applicant: Kennach E, i-sill. Address: 750 South PUBLIC FEARING t3au ia:� Street EA-783 and VAR 07- 05 Principal Planner P@0 Sarnaras presented the sta+; report (of record.) Planning ' Manager Christensen c;ornmented that --: issue was i wised by the PuOic Works Department was concern that addressedd, the close adjacency of the properly wed tne building m the Green Line ar•d 3N;: F r,-: i0 ,!av She stated that the, �jppI car7# .viil have to pr,Gvide documentation .�o the satisfaction of Pubic Works Departm is-;nt through the plan check process tflat states there's no conflict with how close it is to the properly line. The second issue raised by the Pubic. XAVorks Departrnerit is the granting of an easernen'c for a stop light at the Douglas, acid Park: Piac, intersection: Niels. Christensen stated that unfortunately, staff was r:; Segundc Planninc• Comm lssio!! McFting VoIiluteS July 24, 2008 Page 1. not able to-sperifiically confirm what was being asked of the applicant-, however, as advised by the City Attorney's office there is not a direct nexus between- the request to add the 5,000 square foot, addition and the request to provide an easement so that the City could add the stop light. Thus. Planning staff did not include a condition in the. resolution that would, place that requirement on the applicant. Boni Reina., re resenrai<ive of the _ffj plicant, _Continental Develo meat Corporation k1s. Reiiha stated Mat she was there to answer any questions regarding the letter from Richard Lundquist and that they would be in support of the signal light at the intersection. and the project going forward. Commissioner [Fuentes inquired of Res. Reina if she had discussed the evergreen shrubs with the applicant. Ms Reina replied that they had spoken with Mr, Hill prior to the Planning Commission rn eting and he had told her that he did not have any objection. C omrnl s�IJ:her Rololo inquired of Planning Manage,, Christensen as tc whether the C . missioners would be able to make a recommendation. Planning Manager :;hristens en stated that the !ands,, -ape and irrigation prc:c ess can be v.ddressec+ in arh -informal fashion but the :applicant must come to the podiuin for ad' rc:?3s their willingness to accept thhis '.-ftUner as a formal condition or if he vvou'd be aprcc.ab!e to work with staff to the extenc than it's feasible. Kenneth ;ails _h�rc,�ar t`! Owner Mr. Hill stated that he: read the whole letter and is in agreement with minimizing the number of trees removed and he would be happy to conform with it. C;)lhhrriissi,,r,er Rotalo staked that rather than rnaking a condition of approval he vvouid, instead, snake a• recommendation that the Planning Department informally considei, the r corYrmerdation of Conlinenrai Development and the acceptance fro,1i the applicant in tineir review and to work with the applicant. r:unhmissioner +.erne ; nnoved, Commissioner Baldino seconded to approve i1 OTIOK� Environmental Assessment No. ; 83 and Variance No. 07-05, Resolution No. 2642 to allo,vv a.4;852 square foot addition and recbinmended that the Planning Department. consider Continental Deveiopnient'.� landscaping proposal and work with tile applicant in irnplenienting it I' otic-n vcarried-(`-0). Chair Feilhauer presented Agenda Item H-3, Envirommentai Assessmen! No. C NEW BUSINESS - arnd Variance No.. 0802 proiocis. Applicant, El =gundo Chevron Refineryr,/o PDEEiG HEARING David C Gonzales. Address: 324 West El Segundo Boulevard. EA-797and VAR 08- 02 Planning Manage[- Christensen stated due to technical issues relating to the plans the cpplicant was not prepared to go forward at this meeting and requested that the Comrnis lor•i "anti, lue this item to the next meeting scheduled for August FI Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 24, 2008 Page 2. 14, 2008. Vice Chair Wagner moved, Commissioner Baldino seconded, to continue the public hearing for Environmental Assessment No. 707 and Variance No. 08-02, MOTION Resolution No. 2640 to August 14, 2008. Motion carried the public hearing to the August 14, 2008 meeting-(5=0). None. None Plane. None. Chair Feilhauer recessed the meeting for 5 minutes. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED BUSINESS REPORT FROM PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY DIRECTOR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS OTHER BUSINESS Assistant City Attorney Berger and Planning Manager Christensen presented, STUDY SESSION revie*ed. anti :discussed information during a two-hour study session cov:e•ring the Brown .Act, Conflict of Interest, Planning Commission Rules, procedural !natters, and the CECA process. Assistant City Attorney Berger discussed applyin-g ethics to public seance including legislative intent, violations; and penalties. Planning Manager Christensen gave an explanation of what constitutes the General Plan. in addition she discussed the Subdivision Map Act, zoning, and CEQA. Chair Feilhar.ier made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried (5•-0) The rneeting adjmvned at 8:555 p.ir,i. MOTION PASSED AND APPROVED ON THiS 24th DAY O1= i ;LY 2008. ADJOURNMENT Gary Chiccats. See r tary of -- lma " Fellllhauer, Chair The. Planning Commission Planning Commission and Director of G he City of El Segundo, California Panning and Building Safety Department I. -A Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Wnutes .iuly 24, 2008 Page 3.