2010-08-12 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
August 12, 2010
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: BALDINO, BARBEE, NEWMAN, and WAGNER
ABSENT: FELLHAUER
None.
Chair Wagner presented the Consent Calendar.
None.
PLEDGE TO FLAG
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
CALL ITEMS FROM
CONSENT
Commissioner Baldino moved, seconded by Commissioner Barbee, approval of MOTION
the July 22, 2010 Minutes. Approved (4-0).
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen read into the record the revised WRITTEN
Resolution with minor corrections for Agenda Item H-3. COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-2. Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS —
879 and Conditional Use Permit No. 10-09. Applicant: Monica Harley. Property EA-879 and CUP 10-09
Owner: 101 Continental Partners, LLC. Address: 101 Continental
Contract Planner Trayci Nelson presented the staff report (of record.)
Contract Planner Trayci Nelson stated that there are a few minor corrections to
the revised resolution. She stated that the revision to Stamped Page 015
Section 1-A should read as follows: On "June 22, 2010", Paul Groh on behalf of
Northrop Grumman instead of "March 31, 2008". She stated that Stamped Page
018 Section 5-C second paragraph should read as follows: The proposed
condition use complies with the applicable provisions of ESMC Chapters 15-23
and 15-27 since proper notice was provided and proper hearing is scheduled for
"August 12, 2010" instead of "August 12, 2012."
Commissioner Baldino moved, seconded by Commissioner Barbee approval of MOTION
Resolution No. 2680 with modifications, approving Environmental Assessment
No. EA-879 and Conditional Use Permit No. 10-09. Approved (4-0).
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-3. Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS —
884 and Zone Text Amendment No. 10-05 (Zone Text Amendment to amend Title EA-884 and ZTA 10-05
15 of the El Segundo Municipal Code and establish a chapter regulating
assembly hall uses). Applicant: City of El Segundo. Property Owner: Various.
Address: Citywide.
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Commissioner Barbee moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman to continue MOTION
Resolution No. 2678 for Environmental Assessment No. EA-884 and Zone Text
Amendment No. 10-05 to the August 26, 2010 meeting. Approved (4-0).
None. PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED BUSINESS
Planning and Building Safety Director Carpenter stated that there are three items REPORT FROM
scheduled for the August 26 h meeting, PLANNING AND
BUILDING SAFETY
DIRECTOR
None.
Future development of Imperial School Site presentation
Director Carpenter introduced the project and indicated that the City would be
processing applications for the school district's project over the next several
weeks.
Bill Messori, Mar Ventures
Bill Messori, of Mar Ventures and representative of the El Segundo Unified
School District, presented a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission
regarding the future development of the Imperial School Site. Mr. Messori
introduced the development team for the project: Alex Rose, Continental
Development; Allan Mackenzie, Mar Ventures; Bob Tarnofsky, Continental
Development; Lisa Krantz, Wallin, Kreiss, Reisman and Krantz; and Laura
Milldrum, Mar Ventures.
Commissioner Barbee inquired if the applicant had the opportunity to speak with
each of the neighbors that are east and west of the project to discuss the future
plans.
Mr. Messori stated that there was a meeting at one of the residents' homes and
an invitation was sent out. He stated that he was not sure if all neighbor were in
attendance.
Mark Marion, resident, 921 McCarthy Court
Mr. Marion stated that he met with Mr. Messori regarding the future project with
the adjacent neighbors to share their concern for the project. Mr. Marion stated
that a few of his neighbors that are closest to the site did not attend the meeting.
Commissioner Newman asked what constitutes a senior rental.
Mr. Messori replied that it's for individuals 55 or above in age.
Scott Goldfarb, resident. 936 Sheldon Street
Mr. Goldfarb stated that he would like to meet with the consultant and discuss
concerns just as it was done for the McCarthy Court residents.
PLANNING
COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS
OTHER BUSINESS
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Chair Wagner asked Mr. Messori if all Sheldon Street residents were included in
the 300 square foot radius notification of the community meeting that was held
on June 6tn
Mr. Messori stated that a flyer notification was sent out along with tonight's
Planning Commission meeting workshop regarding the project.
Claudia Darlington, resident, 926 Sheldon Street
Ms. Darlington commented that out of her neighbor's on Sheldon Street she was
the only one who received notification of meetings.
Chris Bergman, resident, 935 McCarthy Court
Mr. Bergman had a few concerns that he would like to be addressed: 1) the
purposed use of assisted living; 2) concern whether if fits into the context of the
neighborhood; 3) impact on city services; and 4) impacts to the property value
when buying a new home because of the zone changes.
Eric Frandzen, resident, 912 Sheldon Street
Mr. Frandzen stated that he has been a resident for over 25 years and is
concerned about his view blockage being lost.
Marcia Marion resident, 921 McCarthy Court
Ms. Marion inquired if the applicant would consider making the height lower than
3 stories.
Claudia Darlington resident, 926 Sheldon Street
Ms. Darlington shared her concerns that the density of the project (150 new
rentals) will take away the character of the area and it will begin to look like a
mall.
Janice Spengler, resident, 920 McCarthy Court
Ms. Spengler stated that with 300 hundred more units added to the area it will
cause more problems with the parking already impacted by the dog park.
Scott Goldfarb, resident, 936 Sheldon Street
Mr. Goldfarb stated that he was concerned about the parking impacts that would
occur also.
Wanda Frandzen. resident, 912 Sheldon Street
Ms. Frandzen stated that he was concerned about the density and the height of
the building not being a 3-story building.
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Chairman Wagner adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (4-0).
MOTION
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 12th DAY OF AUGUST 2010.
Greg rpen r, Secretary of
the PI nning Commission
and Director of The
Planning and Building Safety
Department
David Wagner, Chairman
Planning Commission
City of El Segundo, California
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