2011-05-26 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
May 26 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.
Commissioner Newman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENT: WAGNER, FELLHAUER, BALDINO and NEWMAN
ABSENT: BARBEE
None.
Chair Wagner presented the Consent Calendar.
Chair Wagner Pulled Item E-2.
PLEDGE TO FLAG
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
CALL ITEMS FROM
CONSENT
Commissioner Newman moved, seconded by Vice Chair Fellhauer, to approve MOTION
the May 12, 2011, Minutes. Motion carried (4-0).
Commissioner Baldino recused himself from participating in Agenda Item E-2 for EA-919, and ADJ 11-02
potential conflict of interest reasons and left the Council Chambers.
Commissioner Newman moved, seconded by Vice Chair Fellhauer to receive MOTION
and file Environmental Assessment No. 919 and Adjustment No. 11-02. Motion
carried (3-0).
Commissioner Baldino returned to the dais in the Council Chambers.
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen read into the record two items pertaining WRITTEN
to Agenda Item H-4 (Revised Resolution No. 2695 and a Supplemental Staff COMMUNICATIONS
Report and attachments).
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-3, Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS —
917 and AUP 11-06. (An Administrative Use Permit to allow the placement and PUBLIC HEARING for
construction of a monument sign exceeding six feet in height at the Hyatt Place EA-917 and AUP 11-06
Hotel.) Applicant: Mike Gallen. Address: 750 North Nash. Property Owner:
OTO Development.
Principal Planner Masa Alkire presented the staff report (of record.)
Mike Gallen, applicant
Mr. Gallen stated that he is available to answer any questions.
Commissioner Baldino inquired if the monument sign is to be installed before the
construction of the hotel.
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Mr. Gallen stated that the monument sign will be installed before the opening of
the hotel. He stated that he is hoping to start construction in October 2011 and
open in the summer of 2012.
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman to approve MOTION
received and filed Environmental Assessment No. EA-917 and Administrative
Use Permit No. 11-06. Motion carried (4-0).
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-4, Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS —
899 to consider allowing construction of a 38,000 square -foot office building PUBLIC HEARING for
(Chevron's Regional Optimization Center). Applicant: Chevron Products EA-899
Company — David Gonzalez. Owners: Chevron Products Company — Ed
Wagner. Address: 116 West El Segundo Boulevard.
Principal Planner Paul Samaras presented the staff report (of record.)
Chair Wagner asked staff what route the trucks will take to remove the thousand
cubic yard of dirt and debris.
Mr. Samaras stated that there are several routes for the truck can take along El
Segundo Boulevard and Grand Avenue to the two freeways - the 105 and the
405.
Bob Degnar, facilities technologist, applicant's representative Chevron
Mr. Degnar thanked staff for their assistance on the project and gave a brief
statement. He stated he was available to answer any questions.
Commissioner Newman moved, seconded by Vice Chair Fellhauer to approve MOTION
Resolution No. 2695 approving Environmental Assessment No. 899. Motion
carried (4-0).
None. PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED BUSINESS
Planning and Building Safety Director Carpenter informed the Commission that REPORT FROM
the June 9, 2011 meeting will be cancelled and the next meeting would be on PLANNING AND
June 23, 2011. BUILDING SAFETY
DIRECTOR
Commissioner Baldino inquired about the status of the Wiseburn School District PLANNING
trying to locate a new high school in El Segundo. Director Carpenter provided a COMMISSIONERS
status report and explained the City's role and position regarding the proposed COMMENTS
new high school.
None. OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Wagner adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (4-0). MOTION
The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 26th DAY OF May 2011.
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Gre6Ca*nter�Secretary of
the Planru g Co mission
and Director of The
Planning and Building Safety
Department
David Wagner, Chairman
Planning Commission '
City of El Segundo, California
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