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2010-11-18 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA November 18, 2010 Vice Chair Fellhauer called the El Segundo Planning Commission meeting to CALL TO ORDER order at 7:00 p.m. in the El Segundo City Hall's Council Chambers, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California. Commissioner Newman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: FELLHAUER, BALDINO, BARBEE and NEWMAN ABSENT: WAGNER None. Vice Chair Fellhauer 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 October 14, 2010 Minutes. Approved (4-0). None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Baldino recused himself from participating in Agenda Item H-2 for potential conflict of interest due to the proximity of his residence to the site. He left the Council Chambers. Vice Chair Fellhauer presented Agenda Item H-2. Environmental Assessment No. NEW BUSINESS — EA-870 and Coordinated Antenna Program (CAP) No. 10-01 for the approval of 8 EA-870 and CAP 10-01 new future wireless broad band/internet transceiver facility locations (EA-871 through EA-878). Applicant: Clearwire Wireless Broadband. Property Owner: Various. Address: 136 Main Street, 737 Lairport Street, 216 East Imperial Avenue, 700 North Douglas Street, 2401 East El Segundo Boulevard, 445 South Douglas Street, 1940 Hughes Way, and 1440 East Imperial Avenue Assistant Planner Maria Baldenegro and Bryan Fernandez presented the staff report (of record.) John Moreland. Core Communications on behalf of Clearwire, LLC Mr. Moreland thanked staff and gave a brief statement regarding the project. He stated that he is representing six of the sites and is available to answer any questions. Commissioner Newman asked Mr. Moreland if everything is approved tonight what will be the time frame of completing the project. Mr. Moreland stated that if everything is approved tonight then by the end of the year the project should be completed. He stated that he will be able to pull El Segundo Special Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 18, 2010 Page 1 permits after the appeal period clears for six of the sites and start construction at the start of December and be completed at the end of December except for two sites: 1440 East Imperial Avenue and 445 South Douglas Street. Mike Sloop, WFI representative for (Clearwire) Mr. Sloop stated that the timing of the building permits and the construction of 1440 East Imperial Avenue and 445 South Douglas Street sites will not occur before the end of the year. He stated that construction will begin in 2011. He clarified that the site at 1440 East Imperial Avenue at Embassy Suites will include relocation of all four antennas so that they are placed behind the parapet out of site. Commissioner Newman moved, seconded by Commissioner Barbee approval of MOTION Resolution No. 2685, approving Environmental Assessment No. EA-870 and Coordinated Antenna Program (CAP) No. 10-01 For the approval of 8 new future wireless broadband/internet transceiver facility locations (EA-871 through EA- 878). Approved (3-0). Commissioner Baldino returned to the dais. None. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED BUSINESS Planning and Building Safety Director Carpenter stated that the November 25th REPORT FROM meeting is cancelled and there will be three items for the regularly scheduled PLANNING AND meeting on December 9th. BUILDING SAFETY DIRECTOR None. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Director of Planning & Building Safety Greg Carpenter presented, reviewed, and OTHER BUSINESS discussed information regarding the 2010-2011 Department Annual Work Program. Vice Chair Fellhauer adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (4-0) MOTION The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. PAS ED AND,�PPRO ED ON THIS 18th DAY OF NOV MBER 2010. Greg Carpenter, Secretary of Marie Fellhauer, Vice Chair the Planning Commission Planning Commission and Director of The City of El Segundo, California Planning and Building Safety Department PAPlanning & Building Safety\0 Planning - Old\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2010\2010 11-18 Special Minutes.doc ADJOURNMENT El Segundo Special Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 18, 2010 Page 2