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1984 OCT 30 CC MINMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL AND THE EL SEGUNDO PLANNING COMMISSION October 30, 1984 I. CALL TO ORDER The E1 Segundo City Council convened in an adjourned regular session with the Planning Commission on Tuesday, October 30, 1984 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chamber of the E1 Segundo City Hall. II. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Armstrong. III. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmembers Jacobson, Schuldt, Siadek, Synadinos and Mayor Armstrong Absent: Councilmembers None Present: Commissioners Stewart, Dannen, Pitzer, Walsleben and Chairman Schott Absent: Commissioners None IV. STUDY SESSION Mayor Armstrong announced that this meeting would cover the C3W code changes, and the Sleepy Hollow development and plan review, with the purpose of presenting the Commission with recommendations in order for them to have an indication of how to proceed. Mayor Armstrong inquired when the open hearing on this issue would be held. Planning Director Romaniello responded that the C3W open hearing might be ready prior to the end of the year and that proper notice would be given to the public. Chairman Schott, at this time, requested that the agenda item dealing with the C3W code change be called for last on the agenda. This request was unanimously agreed upon. Sleepy Hollow In reviewing the codes that currently exist in the Sleepy Hollow area, Planning Director Romaniello stated he was returning to Ordinance #1038, which was passed, approved and adopted on December 7, 1982 and at that time an interim zoning was put into effect in the subject area. The Sleepy Hollow area runs from E1 Segundo Boulevard, north, between Sepulveda and Standard. Mr. Romaniello stated that the interim zoning took place in 1981 when the City started going through the revisions in the major zoning of the City, from C3 to Ml to M2. IV. SLEEPY HOLLOW (Continued) At that time there were concerns about this side of Sepulveda Boulevard and the heights and densities that would be allowed versus the heights and densities east of Sepulveda Boulevard. There was some discussion about the feasibility of a redevelopment agency for that area, or a specific plan for that area. Therefore the CM was agreed upon as the best alternative for an interim zone. Added, was the City was in a moratorium and the interim zone was suggested. The CM zone was imposed because it was the only zone that had some sort of development standards, meaning it had a front set back and an open space requirement of percentages of land depending upon the size of the site in question. The other reason was that CM meant most of the uses that were allowed at the time in C3, Ml and M2 could also be allowed in the CM zone. For those reasons the Commission recommended and the Council approved the CM interim zoning. The interim zoning is near expiration. Further stated, currently available are four alternatives. Mr. Romaniello expressed that because of the adoption of the Parking Ordinance the existing CM regulation can be extended. This would allow development to continue, industrial /commercial uses to continue and buildings of acceptable height and density to continue to operate unhindered. Mr. Romaniello stated another option would be changing the zones. The third option would be to let the ordinance expire and revert back to M1. The expiration date is December 14, 1984. The fourth option is the same as would be done with the C2 and C3 west of Sepulveda Boulevard which creates a M1W and means the M1 west of Sepulveda allows the same kind of use but with different development standards depending on whether project is on the east or west side of Sepulveda Boulevard. It was also stated that there are other options which the Planning Commission has discussed at a study session level, but has not looked into as far as details. These options are providing some areas to create the buffer zones that serve as better protectors of the R1 and R2 and the lower density commercial zones. Mr. Romaniello stated that with Council's approval, a re- development agency consultant was hired. After discussion of this tactic with the Commission, Council and the general public, it did not seem like a redevelopment agency was a realistic approach in 1982 and 1983. - 2 - Council Minutes October 30, 1984 X . 1 � 6.1"ti IV. SLEEPY HOLLOW (Continued) Mr. Romaniello stated that if not a re- development agency, than some sort of incentive zoning would be a good approach. The incentive zoning would encourage the private sector to re- develop their non - productive sites, or sites that exist with old, sub - standard or unsafe structures. Planning Director Romaniello requested that the City Council consider two recommendations suggested by the Planning Commission. Those recommendations are: -To extend the existing conditions as outlined in Ordinance #1038 which was keep the CM on top of the M1 zone for an additional interim period, and - To revise the M1 standards west of Sepulveda Councilman Siadek asked if there was any relief for non- conforming usage in the existing CM zone, in the event of fire or other damage? Mr. Romaniello responded, stating, that if the CM zone is an overlay and something catastrophic happens on the site, it could only be redeveloped to CM standards. Additionally, at the present, the CM zone is the least restrictive of all the City's zoning regulations. It does not have side and rear type set backs. Councilman Schuldt asked when the CM was put on M1 zone overlay was it because of the height factor? Mr. Romaniello stated that when the Commission originally reviewed all the zones, C3, M1 and M2, they were primarily dealing with fairly large parcels most of which were in excess of 10,000 square feet. The height limit, floor areas and set back were geared to the information gathered after review of the above mentioned zones. It was further stated that the kind of set backs imposing on M1 west of Sepulveda Boulevard would be too restrictive for small lots which had the same zoning as with the height limit. Also, what is being attempted is to encourage an accumulation of properties because many of them are sub- standard in size to the City's building as well as the City's zoning code. Chairman Schott stated that under this condition the mixed use zoning would come into play. Further stated was that this gives the City a chance to develop the small lots with various activities that will work together. Councilman Siadek asked what effect on property value does a mixed use format have as opposed to the present use regulation? Councilman Siadek further stated that he liked the idea of mixed use and that it should be pursued further. - 3 - Council Minutes October 30, 1984 IV. SLEEPY HOLLOW (Continued) Councilwoman Synadinos stated, what is to be accomplished is to change the zoning so that any future development becomes something that would be of benefit to the community and mixed use is a good idea. It was further stated by Councilwoman Synadinos that standards are being set for long term development, and that an additional statement should be worked into the code stating that if an individual suffers extensive damage to his property, there is a choice of rebuilding to the new code or to what previously existed before the damages occurred. Councilwoman Synadinos stated that she would like to know how the people feel about writing the above wording into the zone change. Councilman Schuldt stated that it would be more practical to put height of any distance in the Sleepy Hollow area. Planning Director Romaniello stated that the Planning Commission has looked at that possibility and found problems. One is that along Holly there is an abutment of R1. Another problem is that the refinery has made it clear they are not going to allow anything greater than 45 feet, because they don't want the properties close by to be impacted by them. Chairman Schott stated that what should be looked into is the type of program that would be mutually agreeable to the City and property owners in the Sleepy Hollow area. Councilman Siadek suggested that the City attempt a small scale version of enterprise zones. Mr. Romaniello stated that this idea was like one in the code, which is to let everyone come in with creativity for a particular parcel, and to let the individual who utilizes the site, propose what is believed to be economically the best alternative usage. Further, stated was that the indivival must do that within a specified period of time. Additionally, if you want the individual to be creative and work within an incentive program, the City must be restrictive, knowing that what is being offered to the private sector will be less than what the market allows. At this point, Mayor Armstrong opened the session to oral discussion. Bill Bryant, 522 Virginia Street, suggested that those present read an article published in the October 30, 1984 edition of the Herald Examiner newspaper. The article is entitled "Manufacturing Heads In- Land ", which informs as to what the cities are currently facing. Mr. Bryant suggested that the City buy some of the quonset huts, tear them down and make public parking lots, that would create incentives for individuals to build nice buildings.. - 4 - Council Minutes October 30, 1984 X 63. , ' 97 X 6.'14 IV. SLEEPY HOLLOW (Continued) Paul Deters, 119 Standard Street, suggested that the City consider land banking and make certain parcels available to all the people to build a parking structure or to undertake to build a facility coupling several lots. Mr.Deters added that his suggestion is a form of an enterprise zone. Norm Schiller, 135 Eucalyptus, questioned whether he would end up with a lot that he couldn't build on, in case something should happen and his business was damaged by fire. Mr. Romaniello responded that as long as the lot is legally recorded, under the present code, one would be allowed to build to the maximum that the lot would accommodate within the zone. Additionally stated was that the biggest restriction would be the parking requirement, which would result in less floor space. Mr. Romaniello stated that the use of the lot would not be affected at all. Gary Wallace, 516 Oregon, expressed that he was concerned by the referrals made to developers and builders. Mr. Wallace stated that the people in Sleepy Hollow were business people, owners and factory operators. Further stated was he would like to think that in study sessions, consideration was given to the people who tenant Sleepy Hollow on a day to day basis, as opposed to 20 years from now or the developer /builder. The concensus of the Council was to extend the CM interim zoning for an additional year, during which time the Planning Commission is directed to look into the concept of mixed zoning. V. C3W CODS; CHANGES Chairman Schott requested a delay of the discussion on the C3W Code Changes. VI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council and the Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Sub e Ronald L. Hart, City Clerk APPROVED: Charles K. k±mstrong, Ma - 5 - Council Minutes October 30, 1984