2010-12-09 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
December 9, 2010
Chair Wagner called the El Segundo Planning Commission meeting to order at CALL TO ORDER
7:00 p.m. in the El Segundo City Hall's Council Chambers, 350 Main Street, El
Segundo, California.
Chair Wagner led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENT: WAGNER, FELLHAUER, BALDINO and NEWMAN
ABSENT: BARBEE
None.
Chairman 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 Baldino, to approve of MOTION
the November 18, 2010 Minutes. Approved (3-0) Chair Wagner abstained.
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Baldino to approve MOTION
Environmental Assessment No. 896 and Administrative Use Permit No. 10-10.
Motion carried (4-0).
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen read into the record the revised Staff WRITTEN
Report and Administrative Use Permit approval letter dated December 2, 2010 COMMUNICATIONS
for Agenda Item H-4.
Chairman Wagner presented Agenda Item H-3 Environmental Assessment No. NEW BUSINESS —
EA-864 and Administrative Use Permit No. 10-01. Applicant: Sammy's Wood EA-864 and AUP 10-01
Fired Pizza — Anthony Kulick. Property Owner: PES Partners, LLC. Address:
780 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite B.
Principal Planner Paul Samaras presented the staff report (of record.)
Commissioner Newman asked whether or not Sammy's has any other location
outside El Segundo.
Commissioner Baldino stated that there is one in Torrance.
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman to Receive MOTION
and File, the approval of Environmental Assessment No. EA-864 and
Administrative Use Permit No. 10-01. Approved (4-0).
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Chairman Wagner presented Agenda Item H-4 Environmental Assessment No. NEW BUSINESS —
EA-894 and Administrative Use Permit No. 10-09. Applicant: Robert M. EA-894 and AUP 10-09
Silverman of Walgreens Co. Property Owner: Force El Segundo, LLC. Address:
330 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Assistant Planner Bryan Fernandez presented the staff report (of record.)
Commissioner Fellhauer asked whether conditions addressed the sale of single
cans.
Assistant City Karl Berger stated that the ABC regulations are very extensive and
that the City will not be able to regulate the sale of single can alcohol. He stated
that the Commission can request that the applicant agree to the condition
voluntarily.
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen stated that in the analysis section of the
staff report on Stamped Page 93 states that "the applicant will not sell distilled
spirits, malt liquor, single servings or any other variation."
Ms. Fellhauer stated that she would like the applicant to agree to a condition
stating that the sale of single cans of alcohol will not be allowed.
Mr. Berger stated that for the record that the applicant would need to agree for
the conditions to be added.
Matt Dzurec. representative for Walqreens
Mr. Dzurec stated that Walgreens agreed to the conditions as stated in the
application and staff report had no problem abiding by a condition to prohibit the
sale of single servings.
Commissioner Newman asked whether if all the Walgreens stores sell alcohol.
Mr. Dzurec stated that not all stores do. He added that Walgreens decided to sell
beer and wine for the first time this year.
Ms. Fellhauer inquired why the sale of alcohol is only until 2:00 a.m. If the store is
open 24 hours.
Mr. Dzurec replied that although the store is open 24 hours a day, state law
prohibits the hours of beer and wine sales from 6:00 am until 2:00 a.m.
Ms. Newman inquired how the alcohol sale hours are enforced at the store.
Mr. Dzurec stated that there is a register prompt that does not allow the sale after
2:00 a.m. and that there are security cameras as well.
Mr. Berger stated the recommended language for a new Condition No. 16 that
would read as follows: "that the applicant cannot sell distilled spirits, malt liquor,
single servings of alcoholic beverages," if the applicant is in agreement.
Mr. Dzurec stated that he is in agreement with the new condition.
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Commissioner Newman moved, seconded by Commissioner Fellhauer, to MOTION
approve Environmental Assessment No. EA-894 and to Receive and File
Administrative Use Permit No. 10-09 as amended adding Condition No. 16 "that
the applicant cannot sell distilled spirits, malt liquor, single servings of alcoholic
beverages." Approved (4-0).
Chairman Wagner presented Agenda Item H-5 Environmental Assessment No. NEW BUSINESS —
EA-881, Specific Plan Amendment No. 10-04, and Zone Text Amendment No. 10- EA-881, SPA 10-01 and
04. Applicant: Matt Crabbs. Property Owner: Various Owners. Address: Smoky ZTA 10-04
Hollow Specific Plan.
Principal Planner Paul Samaras presented the staff report (of record.)
Chair Wagner inquired about the point of sale allowed in art studios production
space and art gallery.
Mr. Samaras replied that an art gallery would only be allowed as an accessory
use and that the production space for art studios functions more like an light
industrial use were a product is produced.
Commissioner Newman inquired whether retail sales would be allowed by this
use.
Mr. Samaras stated that art galleries are not a permitted primary use, but that
accessory sales are permitted in that zone currently.
Matt Crabbs, applicant
Mr. Crabbs gave a brief statement in support of the project and stated that he was
available to answer questions.
Andy Sheng. LLC property
Mr. Sheng gave a brief statement in support of the project and stated that he was
available to answer questions.
Bill Messori, Mar Ventures. property owners of 126-138 Lomita Street
Mr. Messori gave a brief statement in support of the project and stated that he
was available to answer questions.
Cavlan Mvronowicz
Mr. Myronowicz stated that he is looking forward to purchasing one of the units
and having the opportunity to do business here.
Chair Wagner inquired about the number of vacancies that exist in the area.
Planning and Building Safety Director Greg Carpenter stated that the vacancies
rate for industrial space citywide was about 10 percent, and that in Smoky Hollow
it is sometimes more difficult to find mainly due to zoning restrictions, age of the
building, and parking.
Commissioner Newman moved, seconded by Vice Chair Fellhauer to adopt MOTION
Resolution No. 2684 recommending that the City Council approve Environmental
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Assessment No. EA-881, Specific Plan Amendment No. 10-01, and Zone Text
Amendment 10-04. Approved (4-0).
None. PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED BUSINESS
Planning and Building Safety Director Greg Carpenter thanked the Commission REPORT FROM
and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. PLANNING AND
BUILDING SAFETY
DIRECTOR
Commissioner Newman wished everyone a Merry Christmas and stated that the PLANNING
El Segundo Christmas parade is on December 12, 2010. COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS
Commissioner Fellhauer thanked staff for all their hard work.
Chair Wagner stated that beginning December 131h the El Segundo Kiwanis Club
and the El Segundo POA will be hosting Santa's Sleigh.
None. OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Wagner adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (4-0). MOTION
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 9th DAY OF DECEMBER 2010.
Greg Carpe er, S retary of David Wagner, Chaiiman
the Plannin Commission Planning Commission
and Director of The
Planning and Building Safety
Department
City of El Segundo, California
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