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.
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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.
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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
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