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2011-05-12 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA May 12 2011 Chair Wagner called the El Segundo Planning Commission meeting to order at CALL TO ORDER 5:30 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, BARBEE, and NEWMAN ABSENT: BALDINO and FELLHAUER None. Chair Wagner presented the Consent Calendar. None. PLEDGE TO FLAG ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CONSENT CALENDAR CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT Commissioner Newman moved, seconded by Commissioner Barbee, to approve MOTION the April 28, 2011, Minutes. Motion carried (3-0). Commissioner Newman moved, seconded by Commissioner Barbee to receive EA-906, CUP 11-01 and and file Environmental Assessment No. 918 and Off -site Parking Covenant MISC AUP 11-01 11-02. Motion carried (3-0). MOTION None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-3, Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS — 920 and ADJ 11-03, PDS 11-02. Applicant: Tim Wynn. Address: 150 Sierra PUBLIC HEARING for Street. Property Owner: Sonic Fuel Studios, LLC. EA-920, ADJ 11-03 and PDS 11-02 Assistant Planner Maria Baldenegro presented the staff report (of record.) Commissioner Barbee requested clarification that there are ten parking spaces, which includes one vanpool parking space. Ms. Baldenegro replied that that is correct. Tim Wynn, co-owner Mr. Wynn thanked City staff for all their assistance on the project and that he agrees to the proposed conditions of approval. He stated that he is available to answer any questions. Commissioner Newman asked if the current number of employees, nine, will remain constant, or if is expected that the number of employees will increase? PAPlanning & Building Safety\0 Planning - Old\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2011\2011 05-12 Minutes.doc Page 1 Mr. Wynn stated that the number of employees will remain the same or possibly decrease and it is not possible to grow beyond current staffing. Commissioner Newman asked about the number of clients that come to the site. Mr. Wynn responded that clients rarely come to the site. Commissioner Newman moved, seconded by Commissioner Barbee to approve MOTION Resolution No. 2694 approving Environmental Assessment No. 920, Adjustment No. 11-03 and Parking Demand Study No. 11-02. Motion carried (3-0). Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-4, Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS — 898 and Conditional Use Permit No. 10-13 and Parking Demand Study No. 10- PUBLIC HEARING for 03. Applicant: LA Ice Venture Co., LLC c/o Brad Sholl. Owners: LA Ice Venture EA-898 and CUP 10-13 Co., LLC. Address: 555 North Nash Street. and PDS 10-03 Principal Planner Masa Alkire presented the staff report (of record.) Chair Wagner asked whether the existing roof and walls around the rink are currently considered to be a permanent structure. Mr. Alkire stated that the walls and roof surrounding the outdoor in -line rink space are permitted permanent structures. Brad Sholl. Toyota Sport Center. general manager Mr. Sholl thanked staff for all their assistance on the project and gave a brief statement about the Toyota Sports Center and the goals of the rink conversion project. He stated that he is available to answer any questions. Commissioner Newman inquired about what will happen to the roller bladers currently using the outdoor rink as a result of the conversion project. Mr. Sholl stated that the primary users of the in -line rink are in -line hockey players and that participation in this sport has been in noticeable decline in recent years. L.A. Ice Ventures has been in discussion with the City of El Segundo Recreation and Parks Department about moving the roller hockey league to the rink in Recreation Park. Also being discussed are possible improvements to the existing Recreation Park rink. Commissioner Barbee inquired if the hours available for non -athletes to skate at the facility will be change. Mr. Sholl stated the hours for non -athletes will not be affected and hopefully the hours will be increased to allow for longer public sessions. Commissioner Barbee moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman to approve MOTION Resolution No. 2696 approving Environmental Assessment No. 898, Conditional Use Permit No. 10-13 and Parking Demand Study No. 10-03. Motion carried (3- 0). None. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED BUSINESS PAPlanning & Building Safety\0 Planning - 01d\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2011\2011 05-12 Minutes.doc Page 2 Planning & Building Safety Director Greg Carpenter informed the Commission REPORT FROM about several items that are scheduled for the May 26th meeting. He also PLANNING AND informed the Commission about the Wiseburn School District charter high school BUILDING SAFETY plans with the potential locations within the City of El Segundo and possible DIRECTOR impacts to the City. Director Carpenter updated the Commission about the decision at the last Council meeting to not oppose the alcohol license at the 76 Station at 601 North Sepulveda Boulevard. He also stated that the Council will be considering an item at their next meeting on May 17th to enter into a joint use agreement with the Toyota Sports Center to install and use a roll-on court for the inline hockey rink at Recreation Park to offset the loss of the rink at the Toyota Sports Center. Director Carpenter also discussed the possibility of the downtown Main Street USPS office closing and potentially moving to the existing USPS sorting facility located on Mariposa Avenue on the east side of the City. None. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Principal Planner Masa Alkire gave a brief presentation regarding the Aquatics OTHER BUSINESS Site Feasibility Study EIR. Aquatics Site Feasibility Study EIR Chair Wagner raised the question if the parking mitigation requirement is more relevant at the Plunge than at the Imperial and Hilltop sites considering they have a lot more open area. Mr. Alkire replied yes the traffic study identifies the operational needs of the facilities and how much parking is required. He stated that more parking is supplied at the Hilltop and Imperial sites than the propose scheme for Urho Saari. Commissioner Newman inquired as to how much of the Richmond site will remain historical. Mr. Alkire stated that he believes that the renovation and the opening created at the rear of the structure will meet the federal guidelines for a historical structure. Commissioner Barbee inquired if notification was sent out to the high school teams such as water polo and swim teams. He also inquired if the parents of the athletes were notified. Mr. Alkire stated that the City notified the school district as well as provided a copy of the EIR. He stated that an email notification was sent out to property owners within a 500-foot radius of the site and to the parents who were on the interested party list at Recreation Park. Chair Wagner adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (3-0). MOTION The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m. ADJOURNMENT PAPlanning & Building Safety\0 Planning - 0ld\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2011\2011 05-12 Minutes.doc Page 3 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 12th DAY OF May 2011. Greg Carp (ejr%cretary of the Planni Commission and Director of The Planning and Building Safety Department David Wagner, Chaillman Planning Commission City of El Segundo, California PAPlanning & Building Safety\0 Planning - 01d\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2011\2011 05-12 Minutes.doc Page 4