CC RESOLUTION 4055• RESOLUTION NO. 4 0 5 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TAE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 98 -1 (PP
98 -1), THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PRECISE PLAN 74 -05, AND
CERTIFYING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT EA -438 TO
ALLOW THE RETROFIT OF THE FORMER SECURITY PACIFIC
BANK BUILDING FOR USE AS A CHILD CARE FACILITY.
ADDITIONALLY, THE REQUEST INCLUDES APPROVAL TO
OPERATE TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS ON THE SITE TO
ACCOMMODATE 25 TO 40 CHILDREN. PETITIONED BY
BRIGHT HORIZONS.
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Bright Horizons, requesting approval of an
Environmental Assessment and an Amendment to a Precise Plan to allow the retrofitting of the former
Security Pacific Bank building (6,443 square feet in area) on the corner of El Segundo Boulevard and
Douglas Street for a child care facility of the employees of Hughes Electronics specifically, and the
community generally. Additionally, Bright Horizons requests the approval to operate temporary classrooms
on the site to accommodate 25 to 40 Hughes's employee children. The temporary classrooms will be utilized
only until all required certificates of occupancy and licenses to operate the renovated buildings as a child care
facility have been issued. The site is in the Urban Mixed Use - North (MU -N) Zone; and,
WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment (EA -438), was prepared that determined that the
proposed project is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section
15301, under Class 1. Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alterations of existing
public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible
or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application and supporting evidence with
the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act, State CEQA Guidelines and
the City of El Segundo Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act
(Resolution No. 3805); and,
WHEREAS, a traffic /circulation/parking analysis was conducted to evaluate all transportation,
circulation, and parking impacts associated with the project by the City Traffic Engineer; and,
WHEREAS, on March 26, 1998, the Planning Commission did hold, pursuant to law, a duly
advertised public hearing on such matter in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 350 Main Street, and
notice of the public hearing was given in the time, form and manner prescribed by law; and, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 2410 on March 26, 1998, recommending to the City Council approval
of the proposed project; and,
WHEREAS, on April 7, 1998 the City Council did hold, pursuant to law, a duly advertised public
hearing on the proposed project, and notice was given in the time, form, and manner prescribed by law; and,
WHEREAS, opportunity was given to all persons present to speak for or against the findings of
is Environmental Assessment EA -438 and Precise Plan 98 -1;
0 WHEREAS, at said hearings the following facts were established:
1. The applicant is proposing to allow the retrofitting of the former Security Pacific Bank building on
the corner of El Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street for a child care facility for the employees
of Hughes Electronics specifically, and the community generally;
2. The applicant is proposing to operate temporary classrooms on the site to accommodate 25 to 40
Hughes's employee children for approximately 6 months;
3. The applicant is proposing to operate temporary classrooms only until all required certificates of
occupancy and licenses to operate the renovated buildings as a child care facility have been issued.
The site is in the Urban Mixed Use - North (MU -N) Zone;
4. The one -story 2270 East El Segundo Boulevard, former Security Pacific Bank building, contains
approximately 6,443 square feet;
5. An outdoor playground of approximately 6,400 square feet in area with sand, play equipment, and
landscaping will be provided in the driveway areas previously occupied by the bank's drive -up teller
area;
6. The proposed project will provide 32 on -site parking spaces, including eleven drop -off spaces;
7. One existing curb cut on Douglas Street will be removed and restored with curb, gutter, and new
landscaping. Thirty-two parking spaces will be provided on site, including eleven drop -off spaces;
8. The proposed facility will operate approximately 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.;
9. The proposed facility will serve a maximum of 98 children, infant to kindergarten. Eighteen to
twenty employees will serve the facility; and,
10. The proposed project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In accordance
with State guidelines and local requirements, the proposed project is Categorically Exempt under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301, under Class 1. Class 1 consists
of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alterations of existing public or private structures,
facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of
use beyond that previously existing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that after considering the above facts and study of proposed
Environmental Assessment EA -438 and Precise Plan 98 -1, the City Council makes the following findings:
The Categorical Exemption was made available to all local and affected agencies and for public
review and comment in the time and manner prescribed by law. The Categorical Exemption
indicates that the proposed project consists of the operation, repair; maintenance, or minor
alterations of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical
features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing;
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2. That when considering the whole record, there is no evidence that the project will have the potential
for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat on which the wildlife depends, because the
project is in a built -out urban environment; and,
3. That the City Council authorizes and directs the Director of Planning and Building Safety to file with
the appropriate agencies a Certificate of Fee Exemption and de minimus finding pursuant to AB
3158 and the California Code of Regulations. Within ten (10) days of the final approval of the
Environmental Assessment EA -438, the applicant shall submit to the City of El Segundo a fee of
$25.00 required by the County of Los Angeles for the filing of this certificate along with the required
Notice of Exemption. As approved in AB 3158, the statutory requirements of CEQA will not be met
and no vesting shall occur until this condition is met and the required notices and fees are filed with
the County.
That the proposed location of the project is in accord with the purposes of the zone in which the site
is located. The proposed project is consistent with the intent of the Urban Mixed Use - North (MU-
N) Zone which allows a broad mix of uses which serve a broad cross - section of the City and
surrounding area.
2. Precise Plan 74 -05, which established the design of the existing facilities and the placement of
essential related facilities such as parking, traffic circulation, and loading, is not significantly altered
by the proposed amendment. The traffic, circulation, and parking will be acceptable.
. 3. The amendment to allow operation of the temporary classrooms on the site is reasonable, when
viewed related to the overall project objectives.
4. The temporary classrooms will only be operated until such time as the renovated building licenses
have been issued.
That the proposed use is consistent with the following General Plan designation of the site for Light
Industrial. This designation allows light manufacturing, warehousing, research and development,
and office. The General Plan states that other compatible uses are permitted with approval of a
Specific Plan. A Precise Plan is similar to a Specific Plan, and as there is a Precise Plan on the site,
it is appropriate to amend the Precise plan to allow the day care facility as a permitted use;
2. Economic Development Goals ED 1 and ED 2, Objective ED 1 -2, and Policy ED 1 -2.2 are met by
the proposed day care which helps to create a strong and diverse economic community, which in turn
helps to retain existing businesses and attract new business. The proposed use improves the quality
of life for the business community by providing a much needed service.
3. Land Use Goal LU -4, Objective LU 4 -4, and Policies LU 4 -1.1 and LU 4 -3.2 are met by the project.
These programs encourage the development of new commercial uses, without affecting the
downtown, require landscaping, and encourage mixed use development within a 1/4 mile of the
Greenline. Although the individual project is not a "mixed use" development, it provides a
component that is currently lacking to support the surrounding office, research and development and
industrial uses, and enhances the synergistic relationships of these uses; and,
4. Circulation Element Objectives C 2 -5 and Policy C 3 -2.1 are also met by the project. These items
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encourage reduction of single occupancy vehicle trips (which the day -care facility will promote by
the actual use itself) and the provision of adequate on -site parking, loading, and drop -off facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council approves Environmental
Assessment EA -438 and Precise Plan 98 -1, an Amendment to Precise Plan 74 -05, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Prior to approval of the building plans, the applicant shall develop plans which indicate that the
project is in substantial conformance with plans approved and on file with the Department of
Planning and Building Safety. Any subsequent modification to the project as approved shall be
referred to the Director of Planning and Building Safety for a determination regarding the need for
Planning Commission review of the proposed modification.
2. The proposed facility may serve a maximum of 100 children, infant to kindergarten.
3. A complete site and circulation plan for the temporary classrooms shall be prepared by the applicant
and submitted to the Department of Planning and Building Safety and other City staff as determined
appropriate by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, for review and approval. The plan shall
include, but not be limited to, the layout of the temporary classrooms, parking, drop -off and outdoor
play area. The temporary classrooms and other temporary facilities must be installed per the
approved plans, prior to occupancy. The temporary classrooms and other temporary facilities are
approved for a maximum six (6) month time frame, and may accommodate a maximum of 40
Hughes' employee children only.
4. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the permanent facility, the applicant shall pay a
one -time Library services mitigation fee of $0.03 per gross square foot of building floor area.
5. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the permanent facility, the applicant shall pay a
one -time Fire services mitigation fee of $0.14 per gross square foot of building floor area.
6. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the permanent facility, the applicant shall pay a
one -time Police services mitigation fee of $0.11 per gross square foot of building floor area.
7. Prior to approval of the building plans, the plans shall be submitted to the Police Chief, which
indicate that any exit gates leading from the playground to the perimeter parking lot/walkways shall
be design to open from only the inside. Further, no hardware on the outside of the gates shall be
allowed that would allow a parent or persons with criminal intent to enter freely. Fencing and gates
shall be installed per the approved plans prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
8. Prior to approval of the building plans, the applicant shall submit a Security, Operations, and Crime
Prevention Plan, including a complete exterior lighting plan and photometric study, to the Police
Department for review and approval, which shall address, but not be limited to, the following:
a. That all visitors will enter via the front door and check -in with the receptionist;
Lighting;
C. Landscaping;
0 d. Trash Enclosure;
• e. Security Cameras;
f Walls and Gates;
g. Security Hardware; and,
h. Exterior Doors.
The security measures shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or
implemented prior to operation, as appropriate.
9. Prior to approval of the building plans, the applicant shall submit a Circulation and Operations Plan
to the Police Department, Traffic Division and, Public Works and Planning and Building Safety
Departments, for review and approval, which indicate that the project is in substantial conformance
with the following conditions:
a. The curbs on the north and west sides of the building shall be painted red and
marked appropriately as a no stopping/parking and/or fire lane to prevent cars from
stopping or parking against the curb to drop off children;
b. There shall be appropriate signs to indicate there is no parking allowed in the 100
block of South Douglas Street or the 2200 block of East El Segundo Boulevard;
C. A sign (DO NOT ENTER or EXIT ONLY), shall be posted to prevent cars
eastbound on El Segundo Boulevard from turning right into the exit driveway
• located in the 2200 block of El Segundo Boulevard;
d. The existing entrance driveway to the parking lot that is located west of the exit
driveway on El Segundo Boulevard shall remain closed to prevent conflicting
traffic flow from converging at the child care center;
e. Handicapped parking stalls, ramps, etc. as required by Code;
f. Parking space "assignments" (i.e. employee, visitor, and drop -off);
g. A.M. and P.M. peak hour drop -off and pick -up operations;
h. Parking turn- around for the north parking lot; and,
i. Turning and maneuvering radii for the northernmost Douglas Street access.
10. During construction, the entire construction area of the project site shall be enclosed by a six -foot
high chain link fence. Gates for site fencing shall not open over sidewalk/public right -of -way. A
Fencing Plan shall be submitted by the applicant and reviewed and approved by the Director of
Planning and Building safety prior to installation.
11. All work within the City public right -of -way shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the
. Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and City of El Segundo Standard
Specifications. No work shall be performed in the public right -of -way without first obtaining a
Public Works Permit.
12. Prior to approval of the building plans, plans shall indicate that all new utilities shall be placed
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underground to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The applicant shall assume the costs for the
• relocation of all utilities, including but not limited to, light poles, electrical vaults, and fire hydrants
which are affected by the proposed project.
13. Encroachment Permits must be obtained from the Engineering Division Public Works Department
for demolition haul -.off. Permit must be obtained at the same time the permit for demolition is
issued. An Encroachment Permit for grading is also required when import or export of dirt exceeds
fifty (50) cubic yards. Demolition and grading may be listed on one Encroachment Permit.
14. Prior to approval of the building plans, plans shall show the location of all proposed trash enclosures
to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building Safety. Plans shall also indicate that the
trash area will incorporate adequate space for the collection of recyclable materials.
15. No material storage is allowed in the public right -of -way except by permit issued by the Engineering
Division of the Public Works Department. If material storage is allowed in the public right -of -way
it shall be confined to parkway areas and street parking areas, as long as safe and adequate
pedestrian and vehicular passage is maintained at all times. Storage beyond these areas in the public
right -of -way requires prior approval of the Public Works Department and shall be limited to a
maximum period of 24 hours.
16. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy, new curbs, sidewalk, driveway approaches, wheelchair ramps and
A.C. pavement, shall be constructed/reconstructed as required by the Director of Public Works.
Existing driveways and other concrete work not to be incorporated into the construction shall be
removed and replaced with standard curb and sidewalk.
• 17. Demolition of drywall containing Asbestos Containing Construction Material (ALCM) or Asbestos
Containing Building Material (ACBM) in the building or the other structures being demolished shall
be performed under asbestos dust control measures (i.e. misting the air with amended water, utilizing
negative air machines, respiratory and clothing protection, and showers) in accordance with
applicable South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) rules. The applicant shall
provide the Department of Planning and Building Safety copies of any permits required by
SCAQMD prior to commencement of demolition or grading.
18. During construction dust control measures shall be required in accordance with the City's Dust
Control Ordinance. Grading will be discontinued during first -stage smog alerts and suspended
during periods of high wind (i.e. over 15 miles per hour). All hauling trucks shall have loads covered
or wetted and loaded below the sideboards to minimize dust.
19. The applicant shall indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed
officials, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, actions, causes of
action, proceedings, or suits which challenge or attack the validity of the City's approval of
Environmental Assessment EA -438 and Precise Plan PP 98 -01.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall enter the same in
the book of original Resolution of said City; and shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof
in the records of the proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meeting at which the
is same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of April, 1998
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• Sandra Jacobs, M&alifomia
City of El Segund
ATTESTED:
7Cin Mortesen, C rk ( AL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
kV Mark D. Hensley, IoAtFtomey
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• CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ] SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ]
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the whole number of members of the City Council of the said City is five;
that the foregoing resolution, being RESOLUTION NO. 4055 was duly passed and
adopted by the said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and
attested by the City Clerk of said City, all at a regular meeting of the said Council held on
the 7th day of April, 1998, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Mayor Jacobs, Mayor ProTem Wernick, Councilman Gordon,
Councilman Weston and Councilwoman Friedkin
0 NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTENTION: None
NOT PARTICIPATING: None
WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this 8th day of April 1998.
YlA
indy esen, 6ity Clerk
of the City of El Segundo,
California
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