2009-07-23 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
July 23, 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.
Vice Chair Fellhauer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag PLEDGE TO FLAG
PRESENT: WAGNER, FELLHAUER, FUENTES, BALDINO and NEWMAN ROLL CALL
None PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Wagner presented the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commission Fuentes pulled Agenda Item E-2 from Consent Calendar CALL ITEMS FROM
CONSENT
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Baldino, to approve the MOTION
June 25, 2009, Minutes. Motion carried (5-0).
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item E-2, Environmental Assessment No. EA- CONSENT CALENDAR
838 and Administrative Use Permit No. 09-04. Applicant: J. H. Snyder Company for EA-838, and AUP 09-
- Kathleen Arndt. Property Owner: 300 N. Sepulveda Associates, LLC. 04
Address: 300-460 N. Sepulveda Boulevard.
Commissioner Fuentes stated that she is concerned that a couple monument
signs exceed the municipal code.
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen replied that a few years ago some
significant changes were made to the sign regulations in the City overhauling
many sections in the regulations. She clarified that the code had changed and
that monument signs are now allowed from 6 to 20 feet in height subject to an
Administrative Use Permit and Planning Commission review, where they were
a►lowed by right previously.
Commissioner Baldino moved, seconded by Vice Chair Fellhauer to approve MOTION
Environmental Assessment No. 838 and Administrative Use Permit No. 09-04
and to receive and file. Motion carried (5-0).
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item E-3, Environmental Assessment No. EA- CONSENT CALENDAR
828 and Administrative Use Permit No. 09-01. Consideration and possible action for EA-828, and AUP 09-
to allow the construction of a 740 square -foot outdoor dining area and the sale of 01
beer and wine for on -site consumption (Type 41 ABC License) at an existing
Restaurant (Second City Bistro). Applicant: Scott Reed. Property Owner: Star
Restaurant Holdings, LLC. Address: 223 Richmond Street. Business Name:
Second City Bistro.
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Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Baldino to place MOTION
Environmental Assessment No. 828 and Administrative Use Permit No. 09-01 on
a future agenda and to be re -noticed. Motion carried (5-0).
None
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-4, Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS —
840, Conditional Use Permit No. 09-04, and Administrative Use Permit No. 09-05. PUBLIC HEARING for
To allow the construction of a 350 square -foot outdoor dining area and the sale of EA-840, CUP 09-04, and
beer and wine for on -site consumption (Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control AUP 09-05
License) at a new restaurant (Rubio's Mexican Grill). Applicant: James
Comerfield. Business Name: Rubio's Mexican Grill. Property Owner: 400 North
Sepulveda Associates, LLC. Address: 400 North Sepulveda Boulevard (Gateway
Center).
Principal Planner Paul Samaras presented the staff report (of record.)
Jimmy Comerfield, applicant
Mr. Comerfield stated that he is available to answer any questions.
Commissioner Newman asked how many Rubio's restaurants are in the South
Bay corridor.
Mr. Comerfield stated that he not able to answer but Robert Bell, a
representative of Rubio's, is available.
Robert Bell, representative of Rubio's
Mr. Bell stated that there are seven coming to the South Bay the closest being
Manhattan Beach, Howard Hughes Parkway and Marina Del Rey. He stated that
this is the first Rubio's in El Segundo and the total number of Rubio's Restaurant
being 191 located in a couple of states.
Commissioner Newman moved, seconded by Commissioner Fuentes to approve MOTION
Environmental Assessment No. 840, and Conditional Use Permit No. 09-04 and
Resolution No. 2660 and to Receive and File Administrative Use Permit No. 09-
05. Motion carried. (5-0)
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-5, Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS —
842 and Administrative Determination. 09-02. Applicant: Stephen Pugh. Property PUBLIC HEARING for
Owner: Stephen Pugh. Address: 123 Eucalyptus Drive. EA-842 and AD 09-02
Principal Planner Masa Alkire presented the staff report (of record.)
Commissioner Baldino moved, seconded by Vice Chair Fellhauer to continue the MOTION
item to the August 13, 2009 meeting for Environmental Assessment No. 842 and
Administrative Determination No. 09-02. Motion carried (5-0).
None.
PUBLIC HEARING -
CONTINUED BUSINESS
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Director Carpenter stated that there are four items for the August 13, 2009 REPORT FROM
meeting. PLANNING AND
BUILDING SAFETY
DIRECTOR
Commissioner Fuentes encouraged the public to attend the high school drama PLANNING
production. COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Wagner adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (5-0) MOTION
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 23rd DAY OF JULY 2009
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Greg arpe er, Sec'retary of David Wagner, Chairman
the PI nning Commission Planning Commission
and Director of The City of El Segundo, California
Planning and Building Safety
Department
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