2009-02-26 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
February 26, 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. PLEDGE TO FLAG
PRESENT: FELLHAUER, BALDINO, and FUENTES ROLL CALL
ABSENT: WAGNER and ROTOLO
None. PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Fellhauer presented the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Fuentes pulled Item E-1 to reflect that she stated that she voted CALL ITEMS FROM
against the project and to amend her comments that she objected to the large CONSENT
signs.
Commissioner Baldino moved, seconded by Commissioner Fuentes, to approve MOTION
the February 12, 2009, Minutes, as amended. Motion carried (3-0).
None
Chair Fellhauer presented Agenda Item H-2, Environmental Assessment No. EA-
788 and Subdivision No. 08-01, Lot Line Adjustment No. 08-07, and Smoky
Hollow Site Plan Review No. 08-01. Applicant: Segundo Business Park, LLC.
Owners: Segundo Business Park, LLC. Address: 222 Kansas Street.
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen introduced Attorney John Cotti who was
substituting for Assistant City Attorney Karl Berger at the meeting.
Principal Planner Paul Samaras presented the staff report (of record.)
Lvle Maul. developer and manaaer for El Segundo Business Park. LLC
Mr. Maul gave a brief statement about the project and stated that he is available
to answer questions.
Commissioner Baldino asked Mr. Maul what types of restaurants are going into
the facility.
Mr. Maul replied that the project will have two different types of restaurants: one,
a bakery and coffee shop for the tenants and he stated that he was not sure
about the second one at this time.
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS
NEW BUSINESS —
PUBLIC HEARING for
EA-788 and SUB 08-01,
LLA 08-07 and SHSP
08-01
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Commissioner Baldino commented that he thought it would be a wonderful
project and a good addition to Grand Avenue.
Commissioner Fuentes commented that she appreciates the fact that the project
maintains light industrial space in Smoky Hollow.
Chair Fellhauer commented that it is commendable that the applicant is using a
third less floor area than is allowed.
Commissioner Fuentes moved, seconded by Commissioner Baldino to approve MOTION
Environmental Assessment No. 788, Subdivision No. 08-01 Lot Line Adjustment
No. 08-07 and Smoky Hollow Specific Plan No. 08-01 and to adopt Resolution
No. 2651. Motion carried (3-0).
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED BUSINESS
Director Carpenter stated that two items will be scheduled for the upcoming REPORT FROM
March 12, 2009 meeting and that the agenda will include the election of the PLANNING AND
Chair and Vice Chair. He also announced that Commissioner Rotolo has BUILDING SAFETY
resigned but has agreed to serve until his seat is filled. DIRECTOR
Commissioner Baldino commented that Commissioner Rotolo is going to be PLANNING
missed and that he has enjoyed working with him. Mr. Baldino stated that the COMMISSIONERS
Education Foundation will be having their charity golf event on May 8, 2009 at Rio COMMENTS
Hondo.
Commissioner Fuentes commented that Commissioner Rotolo is very
knowledgeable, and she enjoyed working along side him.
Chair Fellhauer stated that she hopes to sit on the dais with Commissioner Rotolo
one last time and that he will be greatly missed.
None. OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Fellhauer adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (3-0). MOTION
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 26th. DAY OF FEBRUARY 2009
Greg Carpe-fiter, %ecretary of
the Plannio Commission
and Director of The
Planning and Building Safety
Department
Marie Fellhauer, Madame Chair
Planning Commission
City of El Segundo, California
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