2009-05-28 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
May 28, 2009
Chairman Wagner called the El Segundo Planning Commission meeting to order CALL TO ORDER
at 7:00 p.m. in the El Segundo City Hall's Council Chambers, 350 Main Street, El
Segundo, California.
Commissioner Fuentes led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENT: WAGNER, FELLHAUER, FUENTES, BALDINO and NEWMAN
None.
Chair Wagner presented the Consent Calendar.
None.
PLEDGE TO FLAG
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
CALL ITEMS FROM
CONSENT
Commissioner Fuentes moved, seconded by Vice Chair Fellhauer, to approve MOTION
the May 14, 2009, Minutes. Motion carried (5-0).
None.
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-2, Environmental Assessment No. EA-
831 and Development Agreement No. 09-01 (Third Amendment to Development
Agreement No. 03-01 for EA-631) PLAZA EL SEGUNDO DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT. Applicant: Daniel Crosser — PES Partners, LLC. Property Owner:
PES Partners, LLC. Address: 710-860 South Sepulveda Boulevard: 700-740
Allied Way; 2003-2015 East Park Place (generally the northeast corner of
Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue).
Principal Planner Paul Samaras presented the staff report (of record.)
Commissioner Fuentes asked where the motorcycles or motor scooters would be
test driven.
Commissioner Newman was curious as to why the applicant did not request a
substantial amount of square footage in the first phase.
Vice Chair Fellhauer followed up regarding Commissioner Fuentes' question
about test driving motorcycles or motorized bikes.
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen replied that there is no provision to test
drive vehicles on site but that it is not specifically prohibited either. She stated
that this is more a specialized use and the applicant will be able to elaborate
further on what is his intention for the site.
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS
NEW BUSINESS —
PUBLIC HEARING for
EA-831, DA 09-01
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Commissioner Fuentes stated that she is concerned about the safety of the
motorcycles or motorized bikes test drives in the parking lot.
Daniel Crosser, PES Partners LLC, applicant
Mr. Crosser stated that originally he had a specific tenant but due to the length of
time that has passed the tenant is no longer involved. He still would like to
obtain the right to the use. Mr. Crosser responded to Commissioner Fuentes
question regarding the motor scooters being test driven is all theoretical and he
has no objection to any restriction that the motor scooters be test driven by
licensed drivers.
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Baldino to approve MOTION
Environmental Assessment No. 831 and DA 09-01. Motion carried (5-0).
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item 1-3, Environmental Assessment No. EA-
808, Parking Demand Study 09-03 and Subdivision No. 09-03 (Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 70996) 5-unit Commercial Condominium Project and Parking
Reduction. Applicant: Matt Crabbs. Property Owners: CRS, LLC. Address: 141
Main Street.
Project Consultant Louis Morales presented the staff report (of record.)
Elizabeth Srour, representing the applicant/property owner
Ms. Srour gave a brief statement and is available to answer any questions.
Commissioner Baldino asked how the signage for the individual retail units will
be addressed in CC & R's.
Ms. Srour replies that it has to comply with the guidelines of the City and the
association committee.
Commissioner Fuentes is concerned about not having enough parking. She
stated that so many buildings on Main Street are grandfathered and do not
provide sufficient parking and that parking is at a premium. Ms. Fuentes
commented that the Zone requires 35 parking spaces and they are not met and
exceed the allowable percentage tandem parking requirement.
PUBLIC HEARING -
CONTINUED BUSINESS
EA-808, PD 09-03 and
SUB 09-03 (Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No.
70996)
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman to approve MOTION
Environmental Assessment No. 808, PD 09-03 and SUB 09-03 and to adopt
Resolution No. 2653. Motion carried (4-1).
Director Carpenter stated that there are two items for the June 11, 2009 meeting. REPORT FROM
Mr. Carpenter congratulated Vice Chair Fellhauer on being appointed to another PLANNING AND
four-year term. BUILDING SAFETY
DIRECTOR
Vice Chair Fellhauer thanked the Commission for their support in being appointed PLANNING
to another four-year term. She notified the public that the El Segundo Educational COMMISSIONERS
Foundation is holding its' 2 Annual Benefit Car Show on May 30, 2009 at the COMMENTS
Automobile Driving Museum.
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Commissioner Fuentes thanked Director Greg Carpenter and staff for getting a
sign installed on Eucalyptus to prevent school buses going down her street which
is not a through street.
None. OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Wagner adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (5-0) MOTION
The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
PASSED AND APPROVED O THIS 28th DAY OF MAY 2009
Greg Car nter Secretary of David Wagner, Chairman
the Planning C mmission Planning Commission
and Director of The City of El Segundo, California
Planning and Building Safety
Department
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