ORDINANCE 1250ORDINANCE NO. 1250
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT NO. EA -380 AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA
96 -2, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING AND ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 (THE
ZONING CODE), ALL OF WHICH ARE COVERED BY A
PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
PETITIONED BY: HUGHES ELECTRONICS
WHEREAS, on December 1, 1992, the City of El Segundo adopted a General
Plan for the years 1992 -2011; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 1992, the City of El Segundo certified an
Environmental Impact Report as a complete and adequate document in accordance
with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act
and the City of El Segundo Guidelines for the implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act and adopted a Statement of Overriding Consideration;
and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 1996, Hughes Electronics submitted a Zone Text
Amendment application requesting approval of provisions for high and medium bay
labs and Transfer of Development Rights (TDR's); and
WHEREAS, on February 22 and 29 and March 7 and 14, 1996, the Planning
Commission did hold a public workshop and three public hearings, respectively, duly
advertised pursuant to law, on the proposed Zone Text Amendments to allow
provisions for TDR's, a new definition for high and medium bay labs and related Zone
Text Amendments, and notice of the hearings was given in the time, form and
manner prescribed by law; and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 1996, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2376 recommending to the City Council approval of Environmental Assessment
EA -380 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 96 -2 amending and adding sections to the
Zoning Code, with the exception of the provisions for the Transfer of Development
Rights; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 1996, the City Council did hold, pursuant to law, a
duly advertised public hearing on revisions to the Zoning Code, and notice was given
in the time, form and manner prescribed by law and the public hearing was
continued until March 18, 19, 21 and 22, 1996; and
WHEREAS, opportunity was given to all persons to present testimony or
documentary evidence for or against EA -380 and ZTA 96 -2, the revisions to the
Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, at said hearings the following facts were established:
1. The proposed revisions for high and medium bay labs will allow the equitable
expansion of square footage for the use which requires very large and tall
buildings with minimal numbers of employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that after consideration of the above facts
and study of proposed Environmental Assessment EA -380 and Zone Text Amendment
ZTA 96 -2, the City Council finds as follows:
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GENERAL PLAN
1. The provision for high and medium bay labs will allow the expansion of new
high and medium bay labs without exceeding the traffic impacts analyzed and
certified through the 1992 General Plan.
ZONING CODE
1. The proposed revisions for high and medium bay labs will allow the equitable
expansion of square footage for the use which requires very large and tall
buildings with minimal numbers of employees.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
1. The City Council previously adopted EA -275 and Ordinance No. 1189 certifying
a Final Environmental Impact Report on December 1, 1992 for the 1992
General Plan,finding that the Final EIR was a complete and adequate
document properly identifying potential environmental impacts and potential
mitigation measures to reduce the identified impacts. The proposed changes
in the Zoning Code are not separate, independent land -use actions. They are
changes contemplated merely to implement the General Plan. Therefore, the
changes are not likely to create any environmental impacts not already
considered by the General Plan Final EIR.
2. The City Council hereby determines that the project is covered by the
previously certified Environmental Impact Report and the General Plan
Program EIR adequately describes the proposed project for the purposes of
complying with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
3. 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 wildlife depends.
4. That within 10 days following the final adoption of the Zone Text Amendments
by the City Council, the City shall file a De Minimus Finding with the County
of Los Angeles Recorders Office, pursuant to AB 3158 and the California Code
of Regulations and shall file a Notice of Exemption, pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act. Until appropriate notices are filed with the
County of Los Angeles, the project shall not be deemed to be vested and no
permits may be issued.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT the City Council hereby
approves EA -380 and ZTA 96 -2, and adopts changes to the El Segundo Municipal
Code as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 20.08.415 of Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
20.08.415 FLOOR AREA (GROSS).
"Floor area (gross)" is the area included within the surrounding exterior
walls of a building or portion thereof, exclusive of garages, vent shafts
and courts. The floor area of a building, or portion thereof, not provided
with surrounding exterior walls shall be the usable area under the
horizontal projection of the roof or floor above.
SECTION 2. Section 20.08.420 of Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
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"Floor area (Net)" means the area of all floors or levels included within
the exterior surrounding walls of a building or structure. The total
space devoted to high or medium bay labs, in the M -1 Zone only, may
be multiplied by a factor of 0.5 to determine the net floor area. Space
devoted to the following shall not be included when determining the
total net floor area within a building or structure:
A. Elevator shafts;
B. Stairwells;
C. Courts or atriums uncovered and open to the sky;
D. Rooms exclusively holding building operating equipment;
E. Parking spaces at or above grade and access thereto, provided
that in commercial and manufacturing zones:
1. Not less than the front 50% of the ground floor is devoted
to commercial/manufacturing use; and,
2. At least one full level of parking below grade is provided.
F. Structures devoted exclusively to parking.
SECTION 3. Section 20.08.467 shall be added to Chapter 20.08, Title 20, of the
El Segundo Municipal Code to read as follows:
20.08.467 HIGH AND MEDIUM BAY LABS.
"High and medium bay labs" means any establishment, building or
structure, or portion thereof, used for the assembly, packaging,
fabrication, testing and processing of materials into large and bulky
finished products, such as spacecraft. The process may also include the
research and development and prototype production of a product. The
interior of the building, or portion thereof used for high and medium bay
labs, shall be a minimum of 20 feet in height as measured from the floor
to the lowest projection. The number of employees per square foot of net
floor area shall not exceed 1 per 1000.
SECTION 4. Section 20.40.020 of Chapter 20.40, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
20.40.020 PERMITTED USES.
The following uses are permitted in the M -1 Zone.
A. Fiberglass products, continuous filament lamination of;
B. General offices and establishments for research, professional and
technical services;
C. General storage, warehousing and mini - storage;
D. High and medium bay labs;
E. Light manufacturing uses and related offices;
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F. Manufacturing and assembly of electrical appliances, electronic
instruments and devices, radios and phonographs, including the
manufacturing of small tools and parts such as coils, condensers,
transformers, crystal holders, etc.;
G. Manufacturing of cleaning agents, waxes and finishes;
H. Manufacturing of cutlery, hardware, and hand tools and kitchen
utensils;
I. Manufacturing processing and packaging of pharmaceuticals,
drugs, toiletries and cosmetics, except soap;
J. Public facilities, including, but not limited to, fire and police
facilities, post offices, and libraries;
K. Public utilities, including, but not limited to, power substations
and telephone exchanges;
L. Recreation facilities (public and private);
M. Restaurants, coffee shops and cafes; and,
N. Other similar uses approved by the Director of Planning and
Building Safety, as provided by Chapter 20.72, Administrative
Determinations.
SECTION 5. Section 20.40.060 F. of Chapter 20.40, Title 20, of the El Segundo
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 6. Mayor Carl Jacobson and Councilman Michael Robbins did
abstain from and did not participate in the deliberations and decision on these Zone
Text Amendments.
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SECTION 7. This ordinance shall become effective at midnight on the thirtieth
(30) day from and after the final passage and adoption hereof.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
ordinance; shall cause the same to be entered in the book of original ordinances of
said City; shall make a note of the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the
meeting at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall within 15 days after the
passage or adoption thereof cause the same to be published or posted in accordance
with the law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 1996.
ATTESTED:
Ci#dy Mo s
City Clerk (SEAL)
Liam Weston, Mayor Pro Tem
of the City of El Segundo,
California
Leland . Dolley
City Attorney
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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 ordinance, being ORDINANCE NO. 1250 is a full, true correct original
of ORDINANCE NO 1250 of the said City of El Segundo, California, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCI, OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT EA -380 AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO ZTA 96-2,
AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING
AND ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 20 (THE ZONING
CODE), ALL OF WHICH ARE COVERED BY A PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED
ENVIRONMENTAL M PACT REPORT. PETTITONED BY: HUGHES
ELECTRONICS
which 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. 2ND DAY OF APRIL ,1996, and the same
was so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor ProTem Weston, Councilman Switz, and
Councilwoman Friedkin.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT PARTICIPATING: Mayor Jacobson and Councilman Robbins.
I do hereby further certify that pursuant to the provisions of Section 36933 of the
Government Code of the State of California, that the foregoing ORDINANCE NO. 1250,
was posted and /or published in the manner prescribed by law.
ONDY WkTiESE14
City Clerk of the
City of El Segundo, California
(SEAL)