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2009-01-22 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA January 22, 2009 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 led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: FELLHAUER WAGNER, BALDINO, FUENTES, and ROTOLO None. Chair Fellhauer presented the Consent Calendar None. PLEDGE TO FLAG ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT Commissioner Baldino moved, seconded by Vice Chair Wagner, to approve the MOTION December 11, 2008, Minutes. Motion carried (5-0). Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen stated there are four items that have WRITTEN been provided on the dais to the Commission, which are a UCLA Extension COMMUNICATIONS Planning Commissioners Training Program flyE:r: Agenda Item H-3 Economic Benefit Analysis; Agenda Item L-4 Handout for LEED checklist and Agenda Item L-5 Handout for 2008-2009 Planning and Building Safety Department Work Program. Chair Fellhauer presented Agenda Item H-2, Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS — 781 and Subdivision No. 07-09. Applicant: Countrywide Development (Tarek PUBLIC HEARING for Ibrahim). Owners: Ryan Barnhart, Derek Fowler. Address: 301 — 305 W. Palm EA-781 and SUB 07-09 Avenue. Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen requested that the item be continued to the February 12, 2009 public hearing as requested by the applicant. The Planning Commission opened the public hearing, and continued the item to the February 12, 2009, meeting. Vice -Chair Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Fuentes to continue the MOTION item to the February 12, 2009 Planning Commission meeting. Environmental Assessment No. 781 and Subdivision No. 07-09, Resolution 2650. Motion carried (5-0). Chair Fellhauer presented Agenda Item H-3; Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS — 791 and Development Agreement No. 09-01 Applicant: Trammel Crow PUBLIC HEARING for Company. Owner: Trammel Crow Company; Address: 888-898 North EA-791 and DA -09-01 Sepulveda Boulevard. El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 22, 2009 Page 1 Planner Louis Morales presented the staff report (of record.) David Drake , Senior Vice President for Trammel Crow Developer Mr. Drake presented a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission for a new Hotel project. He introduced two members of his staff that have been active with the project Damon Austin and Management Director David Nararyk. Commissioner Fuentes asked staff about the benefit of the park and ride for the city and if any revenue would be generated. Planning Manager Christensen stated that not at this time, that it would be limited to just business license fees. Director Greg Carpenter stated that there was a ballot measure in the past that asked El Segundo voters whether taxes should be assessed and implemented for airport related parking. He believe it didn't succeed. Vice Chair Wagner moved, seconded by Commissioner Rotolo to approve MOTION Environmental Assessment No. 791 and Development Agreement 09-01. Motion carried (5-0). None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED BUSINESS Planning and Building Safety Director Greg Carpenter wished the Commission a Happy New Year. Planning Manager Christensen stated that there will be items scheduled for the upcoming Planning Commission meetings on February 12, 2009 and February 26, 2009. Ms. Christensen also discussed information regarding an upcoming Planning Commissioner Training Program through UCLA Extension and asked Commissioners to contact her if they are interested in attending. Commissioner Fuentes thanked the Chamber of Commerce for the annual Christmas parade that she enjoyed being a part of it. REPORT FROM PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY DIRECTOR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS OTHER BUSINESS Principal Planner Paul Samaras presented a PowerPoint presentation on Green Green Building and Building and LEED Certification. LEED Certification Presentation Director of Planning & Building Safety Greg Carpenter presented, reviewed, and Annual Work Program discussed information regarding the 2008-2009 Department Annual Work Presentation Program. El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 22, 2009 Page 2 Chair Fellhauer adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (5-0). MOTION The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. PASSED,AND APPROVED ON THIS 22nd DAY OF JANUARY 2009 Greg C pent�f, Secretary of the Pia ning Commission and Director of The Planning and Building Safety Department ADJOURNMENT arie Fellhauer, Madame Chair Planning Commission City of El Segundo, California PAPlanning & Building Safety\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2009\2009 01-22 Minutes doc El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 22, 2009 Page 3