CC RESOLUTION 4298RESOLUTION NO. 42Og
A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING AN APPLICATION FROM THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 590 AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02 -02 FOR A NEW 20,837 SQUARE
FOOT COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED IN RECREATION PARK AT
300 EAST PINE AVENUE.
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares that:
A. On July 20, 2002, the City of El Segundo initiated an application for
environmental review of a new multi - purpose community center to be
located at 300 East Pine Avenue, within Recreation Park;
B. The City of El Segundo application was reviewed by City's Department of
Community, Economic and Development Services for, in part, consistency
with the General Plan and conformity with the El Segundo Municipal Code
( "ESMC ");
C. In addition, the City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under
the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§
21000, et seq., "CEQA "), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal.
Code of Regulations § §15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines "), and the
City's Environmental Guidelines (City Council Resolution No. 3805,
adopted March 16, 1993);
D. On January 16, 2002, the Planning Commission held a joint meeting with
the Recreation and Parks Commission;
E. On August 15, 2002, the Planning Commission held a special meeting to
receive public testimony, but no action was taken. The Planning
Commission reached a unanimous decision to continue the public hearing
until September 12, 2002;
F. On September 12, 2002, additional public testimony was taken into the
record, but no action was taken;
G. On September 17, 2002, the City Council considered comments entered
into the record during public testimony at the Planning Commission
meetings as well as those received during the City Council meeting that
evening;
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H. On October 8, 2002, the City Council and Recreation and Parks
Commission held a joint meeting to gather additional public comment;
The City Council met on November 19, 2002 and provided further design
recommendations to staff, including the removal of a gymnasium;
J. On December 17, 2002, the City Council was presented with an alternate
design and it provided further direction to staff to revise the design of the
building;
K. The Department of Community, Economic and Development Services
completed its review and scheduled public hearings regarding the
application before the Planning Commission for March 6, 2003;
L. On March 6, 2003, the Planning Commission opened a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the application
including, without limitation, information provided to the Commission by
the City of El Segundo and the City's contracted architect, LPA, Inc.;
M. On March 6, 2003, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
2546, recommending the City Council approve Environmental Assessment
No. 590 and Conditional Use Permit No. 02 -02;
N. The Department of Community, Economic and Development Services
completed its review and scheduled a public hearing regarding the
application before this Council for March 18, 2003;
O. On March 18, 2003, the City Council held a public hearing to receive
public testimony and other evidence regarding the application including,
without limitation, information provided to the Council by LPA, Inc. and the
City of El Segundo as applicant;
P. The City Council considered the information provided by City staff, public
testimony, and LPA, Inc. representatives. This Resolution, and its
findings, are made based upon the evidence presented to the City Council
at its March 18, 2003 hearing and the Planning Commission on March 6,
2003 including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the
Department of Community, Economic and Development Services.
SECTION 2: Factual Findings. The Council finds that the following facts exist:
A. The proposed multi - purpose community center will replace an existing
10,000 square foot, two -story clubhouse built in 1956.
B. The foundation of the proposed multi - purpose community center will rest
one foot above existing grade of the clubhouse.
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C. The footprint of the proposed multi - purpose community center will extend
approximately three feet beyond the existing easterly facing wall, 11 feet
10 inches beyond the furthest southerly facing wall, and the
lobby /entrance will extend approximately nine feet beyond the edge of the
overhang attached to the existing northerly facing wall. The new westerly
facing wall will extend approximately 1 foot 4 inches into the lawn area
located west of the existing skate circle.
D. The youth and "tot" play areas will retain the same amount of area 8,000
square feet and 6,000 square feet, respectively.
E. New playground equipment updated to meet current safety standards will
be installed in the youth and "tot" play areas.
F. The project site is located within Recreation Park, in the Open Space (O-
S) Zone.
G. The project site slopes down 12 feet from northwest to southeast.
H. The proposed multi - purpose community center will total approximately
20,837 square feet. It will contain a 4,615 square foot presentation
hall /theater, a 762 square foot catering /teaching kitchen, 6,831 square feet
of multi - purpose classrooms, 3,490 square feet of lobby, reception, office
restrooms and general storage space, and 5,139 square feet of hallway
circulation, mechanical equipment rooms, janitorial closets and other
structural support.
The proposed multi - purpose community center will have a maximum
height of 32 feet from lowest grade, but will measure between nine feet
and 15 feet 2 inches in height at various points facing Pine Avenue.
J. The proposed multi - purpose community center will result in a loss of eight
existing trees, the relocation of 13 existing trees, and the addition of 18
replacement trees of various sizes to soften the impact of the building and
provide aesthetic appeal.
K. A total of 74 additional parking spaces are proposed to support the new
multi - purpose community center. The existing parking lot east of the
project site on Pine Avenue will be restriped to add 40 parking spaces, the
existing parking lot south of the project site at the northeast corner of
Grand Avenue and Eucalyptus Drive will be restriped to add 26 parking
spaces, and the perimeter street parking along Pine Avenue will be
restriped to add nine parking spaces and two drop off spaces in front of
the lobby of the new facility.
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SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. The City Council finds that Environmental
Assessment No. 590 and Conditional Use Permit No. 02 -02 were analyzed for their
environmental impacts and a Draft Initial Study was prepared pursuant to CEQA §
15063. Based upon the Initiatl Study, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impacts is proposed for this project pursuant to CEQA § 15070.
SECTION 4: Notice of Determination. The City Manager, or designee, is directed to
file a Notice of Determination in accordance with Pub. Res. Code §§ 21152, 21167(f);
14 CCR § 15094; and any other applicable law.
SECTION 5: General Plan and Zoning. The proposed project conforms with the City's
General Plan and the zoning regulations in the El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) as
follows:
A. The Land Use Designation of the project site is Park in the General Plan
Land Use Element and Recreation Park is a designated public community
park in the Open Space and Recreational Use Element of the General
Plan. Moreover, the proposed project is consistent with Goal OS -1 and
Objective OS1 -1 of the General Plan, which address the concern of
preserving existing, and acquiring new, recreational facilities can serve the
needs of the present and future residents;
B. The project is also consistent with Policy LU6 -1.1 of the Land Use
Element of the General Plan. The policy urges the City to continue to
provide uniform and high quality recreational opportunities.
C. The ESMC zoning classification for the project site is Open Space (O -S)
which allows buildings or structures in conjunction with permitted uses to
exceed the height limitations with an approved Conditional Use Permit.
D. The proposed CUP complies with the applicable provisions of ESMC § 15-
23-7, since proper notification and a public hearing were held, proper
hearing decision and records will be complied with and the required
findings were considered.
SECTION 6: Conditional Use Permit Findings. After considering the above facts
regarding proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 02 -02, the City Council finds as follows:
A. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord
with the objectives of this title and the purposes of the zone in
which the site is located.
The proposed community center will replace the existing George E.
Gordon Clubhouse. The purpose of the Open Space Zone is to provide
the community with adequate recreational opportunities. The demand for
multi - purpose classrooms and theater space has increased. The larger
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facility will provide opportunities for more residents to participate in
specialized classes, community events and theatrical events.
B. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the
conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
The proposed location of the community center was determined by the
existing George E. Gordon Clubhouse, general topography of the park,
and feasible design scenarios. The proposed facility measures 32 feet in
height from lowest grade, which exceeds the maximum 26 -foot height
allowed in the Open Space Zone. City Council approval of a Conditional
Use Permit is required for recreational facilities exceeding 26 -feet in height
and located in the Open Space Zone. Due to the sloping topography of
the site, the facility measures 32 feet from grade on the southern or park
side of the site and between nine feet and 15 feet 2 inches at various
points along Pine Avenue on the northern side. This location provides
optimum use of the existing natural grade to minimize the impact of the
facility's height on the surrounding residents or existing recreational
facilities within the park. The location, size, design and operating
characteristics of the proposed community center will not create conditions
which may be objectionable, detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare or incompatible with other permitted uses in the vicinity.
Furthermore, mitigation measures are proposed to address event - specific
parking demand increases. Therefore, the project will not be materially
injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity.
C. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the
applicable provisions of this chapter.
The proposed Conditional Use Permit complies with the applicable
provisions of ESMC § 15 -23 -7 since proper notification and a public
hearing were provided, proper hearing decision and records will be
compiled, and the required findings will be considered.
SECTION 7: Approval. Based upon the evidence in the record, the City Council finds
that the mitigation measures listed in the mitigated negative declaration prepared for EA
No. 590 and Conditional Use Permit No. 02 -02 are sufficient to reduce all identified
environmental impacts to less than significant levels. Accordingly, based upon the
evidence presented to the Planning Commission and City Council, the City need not
prepare an environmental impact report for the proposed project. Subject to the
conditions listed on the attached Exhibit 'A," which are incorporated into this Resolution
by reference, the City Council approves EA No. 590 and CUP No. 02 -02.
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SECTION 8: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent
resolution.
SECTION 9: The City Clerk is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to any person
requesting a copy.
SECTION 10: This Resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become
effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this �L� 118th da of March, 2003.
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Mike Gordon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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 said City is five; that the foregoing
Resolution No. 4998 was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and
signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 18th day of March, 2003, and the same was so passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Gordon, Jacobs, Gaines, McDowell
NOES: Wernick
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
C,v t4, 1) 0, A, n, L") —
Cindy M rtesen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARK D. HENS Y, CITY ATTORNEY
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Karl H. Berber, Assistant City Att4p6ey
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Exhibit A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
In addition to all applicable provisions of the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "), the
City of El Segundo agrees that it will comply with the following provisions as conditions
for approving Conditional Use Permit No. 02 -02 ( "Project Conditions ").
Zoning Conditions
1. The Recreation and Parks department will post directional signage to inform
attendees of additional parking locations for all events expected to exceed the
existing provided parking.
Design Conditions
2. Street addressing must be a minimum of four to six inches, visible from the
street, of contrasting color to the background and illuminated during hours of
darkness.
3. The multi - purpose community center will be required to comply with the 2001
California Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes and the
locally adopted amendments.
Building Safety Conditions
4. During demolition, asbestos and lead -based paint analysis and removal will
be performed in conformance with federal, state, and local requirements
5. All activities associated with asbestos will be conducted under direct
supervision of certified asbestos consultants.
6. Demolition of all structures that has asbestos containing materials (ACM) will
comply with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SAQMD) Rule
1403 — Asbestos Emissions from Demolition /Renovation activities.
7. All plans must comply with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Guidelines
as set forth by ESMC §§ 5 -7 -1 to 5 -7 -22 and 5 -4 -10 to 5 -4 -150.
Public Safety Conditions
8. A minimum of one footcandle of light on the ground surface must be provided
around all sides of the building.
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9. Wall packs must be placed over service doors and trash dumpsters with one
footcandle minimum maintained.
10. Aisles, passageways and recesses
building must be illuminated with a
hours of darkness.
related to and within all sides of the
minimum of .25-.50 footcandle during
11. All lighting devices must be enclosed and protected by weather and vandal
resistant covers.
12. Entry doors constructed of glass must have latch guards installed over the
lock to prevent prying.
13. If bike racks are provided, they must be located in a well -lit and visible
location.
14.A Knox Rapid Entry System will be installed. Boxes will be mounted at a
height not greater than six feet and at a location approved by the City of El
Segundo Fire Department.
15. Separate permits are required for fire protection systems including sprinklers,
standpipes, a fire extinguishing system, a manual fire alarm system, and
automatic sprinklers throughout the facility.
16.All exit doors will be capable of being opened from the inside without the use
of a key or any special knowledge or effort.
17. Exit doors must swing in the direction of travel.
18. Doors with panic hardware will be provided for all public assembly rooms
having a seating capacity of 50 or more.
19. Manually operated "dead bolts" will be prohibited on exit doors.
20. Illuminated exit signs complying with the California Fire Code Section 1212.4
and California Building Code Section 1003.2.8 will be required.
21. Emergency exit lights having separate power sources will be required for any
exiting system serving 100 or more occupants.
22.A minimum of one 2- A -10 -BC rated fire extinguisher is required for each 3000
feet of floor area, with a travel distance not to exceed 75 feet.
23.A fire extinguisher with K -type rating must be mounted in the kitchen area.
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24.Aisles must be provided from all areas with seats; a minimum aisle width of
36 inches is required when seating is on one side and a minimum of 44
inches is required when seating is on both sides.
25. Exits must be separate from each other by a distance equal to or greater than
half the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served.
26. Candles and other open flame devices must not be used in places of
assembly.
27. Storage of combustible materials must be neat and orderly.
28. No storage is permitted underneath stairs.
29.Interior wall and ceiling finish materials must be either class A or B as
specified in code books NFPA 101 and 255.
30.An automatic extinguishing system must be provided in the catering /teaching
kitchen to protect all commercial cooking equipment.
31. Hood system fire protection must be serviced and tagged every six months.
32.A manual fire alarm system with manual pull stations located along the path
of egress, horns, and strobes located throughout the occupiable areas and
with detection in electrical and mechanical rooms must be provided.
33. The fire sprinkler system and alarm systems must be monitored by an
approved central station monitoring service.
Miscellaneous Conditions
34.A clear width of 30 inches, minimum, and a clear height of 78 inches,
minimum, must be maintained from the face of electrical switchboards and
panel boards to an aisle or corridor. CFC sec. 8509.2
35. Workspace around switchboards and panel boards shall be provided per the
National Electrical Code. This space must not be used for storage.
36.All rooms used for assembly purposes, with an occupant load of 50 or more,
and where fixed seating is not installed, must have the capacity of the room
visibly posted near the main exit from the room and on an approved sign.
37. Decorative materials, including curtains, must be treated and maintained to
remain flame retardant.
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38.The seating arrangement and spacing in the multi - purpose presentation
hall /theater must comply with California Fire Code Article 25 Section 2501.10.
39.The Recreation and Parks Department will submit a request to Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (MTA) for the use of State Proposition A funds to
provide shuttle service for the community during special events which are
expected to draw large numbers of participants.
40. Before building permits are issued, the applicant will develop plans, which
indicate that the multi - purpose community center is in substantial
conformance with plans approved and on file with the Department of
Community, Economic and Development Services. Any subsequent
modification to the project as approved will be referred to the Director of
Community, Economic and Development Services for a determination
regarding the need for City Council review of the proposed modification.
41. Before building permits are issued, a geotechnical report is required.
42.The City of El Segundo must acknowledge receipt and acceptance of the
Project Conditions by executing the acknowledgement below.
By signing this document, the City of El Segundo certifies that it has read, understood,
and agrees to the Project Conditions listed in this document.
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City Manager, City of El Segundo
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