2009-08-13 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
August 13, 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 and NEWMAN
ABSENT: BALDINO and FUENTES
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 Newman, to approve MOTION
the July 23, 2009, Minutes. Motion carried (3-0).
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen stated there are five items that have
been provided on the dais to the Commission, which are Agenda Item H-2:
Handout for Housing Element PowerPoint presentation; Agenda Item H-3:
Continuance Letter for Hampton Inn & Suites dated August 13, 2009; Agenda
Item H-4: Revised Conditions of Approval; Agenda Item H-4: Letter from the Los
Angeles World Airports dated August 10, 2009, and The Commissioner "A
Publication of the American Planning Association" handout.
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-2, Environmental Assessment No. EA-
722 and General Plan Amendment No. 07-1 (Housing Element Update). Review
of the Amendment to the Housing Element and Initial Study/Negative Declaration
and recommendation that the City Council adopt and forward the amended
Housing Element to Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department for
review and certification. Applicant: City of El Segundo. Address: Citywide.
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen presented the staff report of record and
introduced the two consultants Al Warot and Dean Sherer with Willdan, who
have assisted the City with the Housing Element Update.
Al Warot and Dean Sherer. Willdan. City's consultants
Al Warot and Dean Sherer provided a PowerPoint presentation to the
Commission that gave an overview of the Housing Element Update and
indicated that they were available to answer questions.
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COMMUNICATIONS
NEW BUSINESS for EA-
722, and GPA 07-1
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Vice Chair Fellhauer inquired about the Minor Home Repair Program described
in Section 8 of the Housing Element, and asked how was it determined that 10
units would be rehabilitated during the current program period (what is it based
j on.)
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen stated that the number is estimate
based on past trends.
Commissioner Newman asked what the due date is for the document to be
submitted.
Ms. Christensen stated that the City was supposed to submit the document by
July 1, 2008 but many cities were delayed in submitting the document to the
state. She indicated that staff would like to deliver it to the state for their review
as soon as possible.
Chair Wagner commented that this is his second review of the Housing Element
and the document is very informative. Mr. Wagner has concerns regarding the
statement on page 4-1 that states that "68 percent of the City's housing units
are greater than 30 year of age"; and that he thinks it conflicts with information
on page 6-10.
Ms. Christensen stated that she will make sure that the discrepancies get
corrected.
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman to approve MOTION
Environmental Assessment No. 722 and General Plan Amendment No. 07-1 to
adopt Resolution No. 2661. Motion carried (3-0).
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-3, Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS —
799, Conditional Use Permit No. 08-06 and Administrative Use Permit No. 08-04. PUBLIC HEARING for
to allow construction of a four-story, 84,112 square -foot, 150-room hotel EA-799, CUP 08-06, and
(Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton), subdivision of a 2.68-acre lot for airspace AUP 08-04
condominium purposes, and the sale of alcoholic beverages. Applicant: OTO
Development, LLC. Property Owner: Grand Avenue Parking L.P. Address:
1950-1960 East Grand Avenue. Business Name: Hampton Inn and Suites by
Hilton.
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen stated that staff received a letter dated
August 13, 2009 from the applicant requesting that the projected be continued to
a date uncertain and that it be re -noticed for a future date.
Chair Wagner opened the public hearing, and continued the item to a date
uncertain to be re —noticed.
Commissioner Newman moved, seconded by Vice Chair Fellhauer opened the MOTION
public hearing, and continued the item to a future meeting to be re -noticed for
Environmental Assessment No. 799, Conditional Use Permit No. 08-06 and
Administrative Use Permit No. 08-04. Motion carried (3-0).
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Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-4, Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS —
819, General Plan Amendment (GPA 08-02), Zone Change (ZC 08-01), Lot Line PUBLIC HEARING for
Adjustment (LLA 09-04), and Off -Site Parking Covenant (MISC 09-01) Applicant: EA-819, GPA 08-02, ZC
The Boeing Company. Property Owner: The Boeing Company. Address: 900, 08-01, LLA 09-04 and
950 and 960 Sepulveda Blvd. and 901 and 915 Selby Street. MISC 09-01
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen stated that there is a revised resolution
and the City received a letter dated August 12, 2009 from the Los Angeles World
Airports, both of which are provided on the dais.
Principal Planner Masa Alkire presented the staff report (of record.)
Chair Wagner inquired about the population that would occupy the buildings for
day time use currently versus upon completion of the project.
Robert Ohls, representative for Boeing
Mr. Ohls stated that it is approximately 250 people today with a range of
occupations and that the proposed expansion will increase it to about 700. He
gave a brief statement about the project and stated that he is available to answer
questions.
Commissioner Newman stated that she is concerned about the design for
monument signs and wants to ensure that they are consistent with what's
already happening in El Segundo.
Vice Chair Fellhauer commented that this is a LEED project and how Boeing has
gone above and beyond what is required
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman to adopt MOTION
Resolution No. 2662 with the revised conditions, recommending approval of
Environmental Assessment No. 819 General Plan Amendment (GPA 08-02),
Zone Change (ZC 08-01), Lot Line Adjustment (LLA 09-04), and Off -Site Parking
Covenant (MISC 09-01). Motion carried. (3-0).
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item 1-5, Environmental Assessment No. EA- PUBLIC HEARING -
842 and Administrative Determination. 09-02 Consideration and possible action to CONTINUED BUSINESS
approve an administrative determination regarding the application of gross and for EA-842, and AD 09-
net floor area ratio definitions and at -grade parking within the Smoky Hollow 02
Specific Plan Area. Applicant: Stephen Pugh. Property Owner: Stephen Pugh.
Address: 123 Eucalyptus Drive.
Principal Planner Masa Alkire presented the staff report (of record.)
Earl Rubenstein, architect, representative for the applicant
Mr. Rubenstein gave a brief statement about the applicant's development project
and the administrative determination request. He stated that he is available to
answer questions.
Vice Chair Fellhauer Newman moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to MOTION
approve Environmental Assessment No. 842 and Receive and File and
Administrative Determination No. 09-02. Motion carried (3-0).
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Director Carpenter stated that the August 27, 2009 meeting would be cancelled REPORT FROM
but that items are scheduled for the September 10, 2009 meeting. PLANNING AND
BUILDING SAFETY
DIRECTOR
Commissioner Newman wished everyone a good summer. She wanted to PLANNING
thanked the city staff on an amazing job, good communication, and stated she COMMISSIONERS
enjoys working along side them. COMMENTS
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Wagner adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (3-0). MOTION
The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 13th DAY OF AUGUST 2009
Greg Ca enter, ecretary of David Wagner, C airman
the PI ing Commission Planning Commission
and D rector of The City of El Segundo, California
Planning and Building Safety
Department
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