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2011-10-13 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA October 13, 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. Vice Chair Fellhauer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PLEDGE TO FLAG PRESENT: WAGNER, FELLHAUER BALDINO, BARBEE and NEWMAN ROLL CALL None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Chair Wagner presented the Consent Calendar CONSENT CALENDAR None. CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to approve MOTION the September 22, 2011 Minutes. Motion carried (5-0). Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item E-2, Environmental Assessment No. EA- EA-936 and ADJ 11-06 936 and Adjustment No. 11-05. Applicant: John Labib. Address: 209 East El Segundo Boulevard. Property Owner: Labib Properties 209 El Segundo LLC. Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman for the MOTION Planning Commission Received and Filed the Planning and Building Safety Director's approval for Environmental Assessment No. EA-936 and Adjustment No. 11-05. Motion carried (5-0). Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen read into the record one item pertaining WRITTEN to Agenda Item H-3, revised Resolution No. 2706 in both a strike-out/underlined COMMUNICATIONS and unmarked format. Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-3, Environmental Assessment No. 923, NEW BUSINESS — Conditional Use Permit No. 11-06 and Adjustment No. 11-06 Applicant: Charlotte PUBLIC HEARING for Bell Address: 1501-1509 East El Segundo Boulevard. Property Owners: N & B EA-923, CUP 11-06 and El Segundo Properties LLC. ADJ 11-06 Assistant Planner Bryan Fernandez presented the staff report (of record.) Planning and Building Safety Director Greg Carpenter clarified that City funding for El Segundo Boulevard improvements are either going to be from a grant or an actual loan. The City will be responsible to payoff the loan and will not pass a bond to pay the cost through property taxes. Elisabeth Srour, representative for the applicant Ms. Srour gave a brief statement regarding the project and that she stated that she is available to answer any questions. PAPlanning & Building Safety\0 Planning - 0ld\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2011\2011 10-13 Minutes doc Page 1 Charlotte Bell, owner of Yellow Brick Road Ms. Bell gave a brief statement regarding the project and she stated that she is available to answer any questions. Vice Chair Fellhauer inquired about the cost of the improvements. Planning Manager Kimberly Christensen that the fee will be around ten dollars $15,000 for the sidewalk improvements. stated that Public Works staff estimated ,er square foot making it approximately Commissioner Newman asked the applicant how the rubber floor is cleaned and how odor is kept under control. Ms. Bell stated that they mop the floors as well as use a chlorine based product that is use to clean swimming pools but without the chlorine smell. Ms. Newman shared her concerns for the applicant having to take ownership of the improvements. She asked staff if funding from the City is not available within a year will the applicant be financially responsible to make the necessary upgrades beyond a year. Ms. Christensen stated that the improvements will need be completed within a year and/or follow up with staff to request a modification to conditions to bring the project back to the Commission. Ms. Srour stated that it was brought to the applicant's attention that the Kansas side of the facility does not comply with the requirements and is not eligible for the City's tentative funding. She stated that the applicant will be asked to take on a substantial burden for the improvement. Ms. Christensen stated that that is correct that the Kansas side is not eligible for City funding and that the applicant will have to pay the cost for the off —site improvements outside the bounds of El Segundo Boulevard. Ms. Fellhauer asked whether or not if the applicant could ask to have her work on Kansas Street included in the City's contract for street improvements along El Segundo Boulevard. Planning & Building Safety Director Greg Carpenter stated that the work on Kansas Street could not be added to the contract but we could put her in touch with the contractor doing the work and they may be able to benefit from reduced pricing since the contractor would already be working nearby. Vice Chair Fellhauer moved, seconded by Commissioner Baldino to adopt MOTION Resolution No. 2706 as amended, approving Environmental Assessment No. 923, Conditional Use Permit No. 11-06, and Adjustment No. 11-06. Approved (5-0). None. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED BUSINESS PAPlanning & Building Safety\0 Planning - 0ld\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2011\2011 10-13 Minutes.doc Page 2 Planning and Building Safet� Director Greg Carpenter stated that one item is scheduled for the October 27 meeting. Commissioner Baldino notified the public that the Ed Foundation is having "Moms Night Out" to help raise money to further education. None. Chair Wagner adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (5-0). The meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 13th DAY OF OCTOBER 2011. Greg Carpentrmmission , Secretary of the Planning and Director of The Planning and Building Safety Department David Wagner, Chirman Planning Commiss on City of El Segundo, California REPORT FROM PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY DIRECTOR PLANNING COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS OTHER BUSINESS MOTION ADJOURNMENT PAPlanning & Building Safety\0 Planning - 0ld\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2011\2011 10-13 Minutes.doc Page 3