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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 El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 26, 2009 Page 1 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 PAPlanning & Building Safety\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2009\2009 02-26 Minutes.doc El Segundo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 26, 2009 Page 2