2009-06-25 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
June 25, 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.
Chairman Wagner 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
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Fuentes, to approve MOTION
the June 11, 2009, Minutes. Motion carried (5-0).
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H2, Environmental Assessment No. EA- CONSENT CALENDAR
827 and Miscellaneous 09-01- Parking Covenant. Applicant: 300 N. Sepulveda for EA-827, MISC 09-01
Associates, LLC c/o Michael Wise. Property Owner: 300 N. Sepulveda —PARKING COVENANT
Associates, LLC c/o Michael Wise. Address: 300-390 N. Sepulveda Boulevard;
400 and 460 North Sepulveda Boulevard.
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Fuentes to approve MOTION
Environmental Assessment No. 827 and MISC 09-01 — Parking Covenant and to
receive and file. Motion carried (5-0).
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen read four items into the record for WRITTEN
Agenda Item H-3. COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-3, Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS —
832 and Administrative Use Permit No. 09-02; To allow the sale of beer, wine, PUBLIC HEARING for
and distilled spirits for off -site consumption (Type 21 ABC License) at an existing EA-832 AUP 09-02
market (Village Wine and Cigar Shop). Applicant: Abdo Diab Barakat. Property
Owners: Al Marco. Address: 601 Virginia Street. Business Name: Village Wine
and Cigar Shop.
Assistant Planner Maria Baldenegro presented the staff report (of record.)
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen corrected Ms. Baldenegro's statement
regarding signage relating to the shop. She clarified that a requirement to
change the signage is not a condition of approval but the applicant has
voluntarily agreed to change the signage on his own.
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Louis Birou
Mr. Birou gave a brief statement on how well Mr. Barakat operates his place of
business.
Pamela Jensen, resident at 6051/2Virginia
Ms. Jensen commends Mr. Barakat that he has never been caught selling
alcohol to minors in the years that he's been in El Segundo and support him in
his endeavor.
Commissioner Newman stated that she is concerned about the signage of the
shop.
Abdo Diab Barakat, applicant
Mr. Barakat responded to Commissioner Newman's concerns regarding the
signage. He stated that the wording will change from "Wine and Cigar Shop" to
"Village Market".
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman to approve MOTION
Environmental Assessment No. 832, and AUP 09-02 and to Receive and File.
Motion carried (5-0).
None.
PUBLIC HEARING -
CONTINUED BUSINESS
Director Carpenter stated that the July 9, 2009 meeting would be canceled but REPORT FROM
that items would be scheduled for the upcoming July 23, 2009, August 13, 2009 PLANNING AND
and August 27, 2009 meetings. BUILDING SAFETY
DIRECTOR
Commissioner Newman encouraged the public to participate in July 4th festivities. PLANNING
COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Baldino encouraged the community to participate in the Aquatics COMMENTS
survey on the City's web -site.
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Wagner adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (5-0). MOTION
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
PASSED, AD APPROVED ONW'THIS 25th DAY OF JUNE 2009.
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Greg Car enter, Secretary of David Wagner, Chairman
the Plan.ning Commission Planning Commission
and Director of The City of El Segundo, California
Planning and Building Safety
Department
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