2011-06-23 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
June 23 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, FELLHAUER, BALDINO BARBEE, and NEWMAN
ABSENT: BALDINO (arrived at 5:35 p.m.)
None.
Chair 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 Newman, to approve MOTION
the May 26, 2011, Minutes. Motion carried (4-0).
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item E-2, Environmental Assessment No. EA- EA-908, and AUP 11-02
908 and Administrative Use Permit 11-02. Applicant: MetroPCS Networks
California, LLC c/o Jerry Ambrose. Address: 2310 East Imperial Avenue.
Property Owner: Imperial Hornet Developers, LLC.
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, Commissioner
and file Environmental Assessment No. 908
11-02. Motion carried (4-0).
Newman seconded by to receive MOTION
and Administrative Use Permit No.
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen read into the record photographic exhibit WRITTEN
for Agenda Item H-4. COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Baldino arrived (5:35 p.m.)
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-3, Environmental Assessment No. EA-
924 (Modification to Condition of Approval No. 12A for EA-548 as adopted in
Council Resolution No. 4241). Applicant: OTO Development — Michael Gallen.
Owners: TPG — El Segundo Partners, LLC. Address: Corporate Campus
Specific Plan area bounded by Atwood Way, Douglas Street, Mariposa Avenue
and Nash Street.
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen presented the staff report (of record.)
Michael Gallen, applicant
Mr. Gallen gave a brief statement regarding the project and that he agrees to the
conditions of approval. He stated that he is available to answer any questions.
NEW BUSINESS —
PUBLIC HEARING for
EA-924 (Modification to
Condition of Approval
NO. 12A for EA-548)
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Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Barbee to approve MOTION
Resolution No. 2697 approving Environmental Assessment No. 924. Motion
carried (5-0).
Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-3, Environmental Assessment No. EA- NEW BUSINESS —
901 and Administrative Use Permit No. 10-12. Applicant: California Storage PUBLIC HEARING for
Masters — James Streetmaker. Property Owners: H. Kramer & Company — EA-901 and AUP 10-12
William P. O'Brien. Address: 1 Chapman Way, 655 South Douglas Street and a
contiguous portion of the Union Pacific Railroad right of way.
Principal Planner Paul Samaras presented the staff report (of record.)
Commissioner Baldino asked for clarification if the type of storage onsite will
include RV's, other recreational vehicles, shipping containers and other non -
recreational vehicles.
Commissioner Barbee inquired whether the Police Department had comments
regarding the conditions.
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen stated that the Police Department had
comments that are reflected in condition numbers 22, 23, and 24.
Mr. Samaras stated that is correct.
Kyle Smith, applicant representative
Mr. Smith thanked staff for their assistance on the project and gave a brief
statement. He stated he was available to answer any questions.
Commissioner Fellhauer asked Mr. Smith if the storage containers at the facility
become covered in graffiti will the graffiti be removed in a timely manner.
Mr. Smith stated that he believed that California Storage Masters will take care of
the problem promptly.
Sean Murphy, co-owner
Mr. Murphy stated that the adjacent property has problems with graffiti and that
the Police Department has been notified.
Ms. Fellhauer inquired about where security cameras are located.
Mr. Murphy stated that the security cameras are located on the gate at the
entrance of the property.
Ms. Fellhauer inquired how the containers are being monitored for security
purposes.
Mr. Murphy stated that the contracts with vehicle storage rental tenants stipulate
that the facility is inspected every six months.
City Attorney Elizabeth Calciano addressed the Commission to ask for
clarification if Commissioner Barbee's business is located within 500 feet of
California Storage Masters or not.
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Mr. Barbee stated that his business is not located within 500 feet of the property.
Ms. Fellhauer stated that she would like to have a condition implemented
requiring a reasonable time frame to remove the graffiti. She asked staff how
long is a reasonable time frame.
Ms. Christensen requested a five minutes recess to provide an answer to review
the El Segundo Municipal Code requirements.
Chair Wagner announced a five minute recess.
Ms. Christensen and Ms. Calciano left the hearing room and returned in a few
minutes.
Chair Wagner reconvened the meeting.
Mr. Baldino asked if the public hearing could be reopened in order to ask the
applicant if he will be able to comply with the condition of approval.
Ms. Calciano addressed the Commission suggesting that an additional condition
(Condition No. 28) be modified to read as follows "Graffiti must be removed from
any structures on the property in accordance with the requirements of El
Segundo Municipal Code Chapter 7.1."
Chair Wagner reopened the public hearing.
Mr. Murphy stated that he is in agreement with the added condition.
Chair Wagner closed the public hearing.
Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman to receive MOTION
and file Environmental Assessment No. 901 and Administrative Use Permit No.
10-12 with the new added Condition No. 28. Motion carried (5-0).
None
PUBLIC HEARING
CONTINUED BUSINESS
Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen informed the Commission about several REPORT FROM
items that are scheduled for the July 141h meeting. She stated that a special PLANNING AND
study session on the Imperial School site project will be held. BUILDING SAFETY
DIRECTOR
Commissioner Baldino congratulated the Class of 2012. PLANNING
COMMISSIONERS
COMMENTS
None. OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Wagner adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (5-0). MOTION
The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 23rd DAY OF June 2011.
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Greg pente , Secretary of
the Planning Commission
and Director of The
Planning and Building Safety
Department
David Wagner, ChOirman
Planning Commission
City of El Segundo, California
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