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2011-12-08 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OIF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA December 08, 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, and NEWMAN ABSENT: BARBEE 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 Baldino, to approve the MOTION November 10, 2011 Minutes as amended. Motion carried (4-0). None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-2, Environmental Assessment No. 941, NEW BUSINESS — and Administrative Use Permit No. 11-10. Applicant: Chaddeh Abboud. Address: PUBLIC HEARING for 601 Virginia Street. EA-941 and AUP 11-10 Assistant Planner Bryan Fernandez presented the staff report (of record.) Michael Williams, resident, 613 Virginia Street Mr. Williams gave a brief statement regarding his concerns about the hours of operation for the project and stated that he was available to answer any questions. Vice Chair Fellhauer asked Mr. Williams whether not he signed the initial letter of support requesting the hours of operations. Mr. Williams stated that he originally did sign the initial letter of support for the hours to be open until 8:00 p.m. and he gave his consent to the hours extending to 9:00 p.m. Mr. Williams shared that he was not aware of the hours being at 10:00 p.m. as of now but he was not willing to see the store stay open until 11:00 p.m. Seran Williams. resident, 613 Virginia Street Mrs. Williams gave a brief statement in opposition to the request to extend the hours and that her main concern is noise. She stated she was available to answer any questions. PAPlanning & Building Safety\0 Planning - 01d\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2011\2011 12-08 Minutes.doc Page 1 Commissioner Newman inquired about the owner's request for extended hours Peter Botros manager and co-owner. Village Wine and Cigar shop, 601 Virginia Street Mr. Botros stated that his customers asked for the extended hours for the weekend. Chair Wagner closed Public Communications. Commissioner Newman asked if Mr. Botros was willing to close the parking lot between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. to address the lighting issue raised by Mr. Williams. Planning and Building Safety Director Greg Carpenter stated that it is not just an ABC standard it is also a City requirement to have off-street parking and closing the parking lot could potentially cause a problem with parking on the street. He recommended looking at the parking lot design, proper screening for the light, and possibly adding a condition to improve the parking lot itself. Mr. Carpenter stated that the Commission has the option to delete conditions, add conditions, or continue this item to following meeting. Chair Wagner stated that he would like to continue the item to another meeting. Chair Wagner re -opened public communications. Mrs. Williams shared her concerns regarding the hours extending to 11:00 p.m. and that it can potentially cause property damage as well as to affect their safety. Mr. Abboud asked if he can get a signed petition from his customer to present to the Commission. Chair Wagner closed public communication. Chair Wagner requested a motion to continue this item to the Special Planning Commission meeting on December 15tn Commissioner Baldino moved, seconded by Vice Chair Fellhauer, to open the MOTION public hearing and continue Environmental Assessment No. 941 and Administrative Use Permit No. 11-10 to the December 15, 2011 meeting. Approved (4-0). Chair Wagner presented Agenda Item H-3, Environmental Assessment No. 943 NEW BUSINESS — and Adjustment No. ADJ 11-07. Applicant: Brett Drogmund. Address: 128 Center PUBLIC HEARING for Street. Property Owners: Brett Drogmund Propeller Properties. EA-943 and ADJ 11-07 Assistant Planner Bryan Fernandez presented the staff report (of record.) Brett Drogmund, owner. Mr. Drogmund gave a brief statement regarding the project and stated that he was available to answer any questions. Commissioner Newman asked for how long they had been in business. PAPlanning & Building Safety\0 Planning - 0ld\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2011\2011 12-08 Minutes.doc Page 2 Mr. Drogmund stated that he has been in business for over 15 years, the first three years of which were in his kitchen. He then expanded to an office in a high rise building for the past 12 years. Ms. Newman inquired about the number of employees Mr. Drogmund stated that he currently has four full time employees. Commissioner Baldino moved, seconded by Commissioner Newman for the MOTION Planning Commission to approve Resolution No. 2710 approving Environmental Assessment No. 943 and Adjustment No. ADJ 11-07. Approved (4-0). None. Planning and Building Safety Director Greg Carpenter stated that the December 22nd meeting was cancelled and that there would be five items including the continued item for the special meeting on December 15"'. Director Carpenter provided a brief description of each of the five items. Director Carpenter also provided an update regarding Council actions at the December 6th meeting. He stated that the Council introduced an ordinance to place mechanical equipment and accessory structures in rear and side yard setbacks. He stated that the Council directed staff to proceed with a set of requests from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the Downtown that include some specific items referred to staff and the Planning Commission. These items include looking into the process for temporary uses and special events, and increasing the parking exemption for outdoor dinning areas up to 1,000 square feet. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED BUSINESS REPORT FROM PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY DIRECTOR Commissioner Newman wished everyone a Merry Christmas and stated that the El PLANNING Segundo Christmas parade in Downtown is on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at COMMISSIONERS 1:00 P.M. COMMENTS None. OTHER BUSINESS Chair Wagner adjourned the meeting. Motion carried (4-0). MOTION The meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m. ADJOURNMENT PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 8th DAY OF DECEMBER 2011. If. Xf- � - , / Greg Carp ter, cretary of the Planni g Commission and Director of the Planning and Building Safety Department David Wagner, Ch rman Planning Commissi n City of El Segundo, California PAPlanning & Building Safety\0 Planning - 0ld\PLAN-COM\MINUTES\2011\2011 12-08 Minutes.doc Page 3