1436. The zoning for the site is Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) and more particularly
the Main Street District of the DSP. Restaurants are a permitted use in this
district of the zone in accordance with Section VI.A.2.a.ii of the El Segundo
Downtown Specific Plan The proposed use requires an Administrative Use
Permit (AUP) in accordance with Section VI.A.4.a of the El Segundo Downtown
Specific Plan for the on -site sale and consumption of alcohol (beer and wine
only).
7. On October 11, 2007, the El Segundo Planning Commission is scheduled to
Receive and File the Administrative Use Permit request.
AUP Finding No. 2
The proposed use is consistent and compatible with the purpose of the Zone in
which the site is located.
Facts in Support of AUP Finding No. 2
The General Plan land use designation for the site is Downtown Specific Plan.
2. The zoning for the site is Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) and more particularly
the Main Street District of the DSP. Restaurants are a permitted use in this
district of the zone in accordance with Section VI.A.2.a.ii of the El Segundo
Downtown Specific Plan. The proposed use (on -site sale and consumption of
beer and wine) requires an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) in accordance with
Section VI.A.4.a of the El Segundo Downtown Specific Plan.
3. The purpose of the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) and more particularly the
Main Street District of the DSP is intended to be resident serving, providing a
pedestrian- oriented environment. Standards for the district are intended to
maintain, enhance, and protect the historical "Old Town" character of the area
while allowing the flexibility and mixture of commercial and residential uses. The
proposed use is consistent with this purpose of the zone in that the building
contains a restaurant which is a resident serving pedestrian oriented use and the
building has been designed with brick to preserve the historical "Old Town"
character of the area.
4. The surrounding land uses include: general commercial, offices, restaurants and
residential. The proposed restaurant use which will serve alcohol will be
compatible with the surrounding uses. Other restaurants in the same district
have alcohol licenses for the sale of beer and wine.
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