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Planning staff presenter Paul said the session was a follow-up to a September meeting and aimed to reconcile narrow code definitions with the flexible operations of modern startups. \"This is a study session regarding start up technology companies in Smoky Hollow,\" Paul said. He described the specific plan's intent to attract creative and technology businesses and noted the challenge: traditional land-use categories and definitions can exclude businesses that mix research, small-scale manufacturing and office functions.

Why it matters: Smoky Hollow sits between residential neighborhoods and major industrial employers; the specific plan intentionally provides flexibility to encourage redevelopment and new uses. The commission's discussion weighed how to make the code usable for new businesses without removing protections for neighbors or public safety.

Key issues discussed:
- Definitions and permit type: Staff presented a draft, intentionally broad definition for \"startup\" uses and proposed treating many non-bulky research-and-development activities as allowable by right or via a faster Administrative Use Permit rather than a Conditional Use Permit. Commissioners expressed support for a faster, lower-cost path in many cases but urged guardrails for operations that involve raw or hazardous materials.

- Hazardous materials and fire oversight: Paul said El Segundo's fire department enforces state thresholds for hazardous-material reporting and inspects businesses that exceed those thresholds. \"All new businesses... are subject to the regulations on hazardous materials,\" he said, adding the fire department reviews business plans and inspects sites when thresholds are exceeded.

- Parking and parking-in-lieu fees: Staff summarized the Smoky Hollow approach: a single parking rate (one space per 400 square feet) for new buildings and a parking-in-lieu fee program for existing buildings that cannot provide required spaces. The fee has been calculated from a consultant's analysis of parking construction costs and is adjusted annually; staff said a limited number of properties have paid the fee.

Commissioner concerns and examples: Commissioners repeatedly returned to the practical risk that a startup that begins small could rapidly scale and impose parking pressure on surrounding streets. One commissioner cited a past example where a proposed use was forced into an expensive CUP process and therefore relocated; staff said that AUPs can be a lower-cost alternative that still allows staff and the commission to require studies and conditions when appropriate.

Options and staff direction: Staff asked for direction on three points: (1) whether some startup uses should be allowed by right, (2) whether limited prototyping and small-scale manufacturing could remain permitted without automatic CUPs, and (3) whether the city should allow parking reductions or discounts for startups. Commissioners generally favored a cautious approach: allow straightforward, low-risk service and R&D uses by right or via AUP, and require AUPs (or higher review) when raw materials, hazardous materials or larger-scale manufacturing are involved. Commissioners also asked staff to work with the fire department on disposal and handling details and suggested that language be revisited after an initial implementation period.

Next steps: Staff will refine the draft definition and code language, consult further with the fire department on hazardous-material thresholds and disposal, and return with a draft ordinance or regulatory options for formal consideration.

Ending: The item was a study session and was received and filed; no formal action or code change was adopted at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning Commission Meeting - Thursday May 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The El Segundo Planning Commission held a study session May 22 on how to implement the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan's vision for incubator and startup businesses, focusing on use definitions, permit pathways and parking and hazardous-materials limits.","taxTitle","El Segundo City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",70907,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228860,"Planning Commission approves Barshaw wine bar at 203 West Grand Avenue",181,352000,533000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3466002-b337cb827d52a3fd8a5ed950e07c68b1&start=352&end=533","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3466002-b337cb827d52a3fd8a5ed950e07c68b1/thumbnail_352000.jpg","/articles/6228860/El-Segundo-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Planning-Commission-approves-Barshaw-wine-bar-at-203-West-Grand-Avenue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228860-922c1f6c8595b444a14c0d344ba7a56a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773700763&Signature=NQ4wdvGf5LlnGppqiDFVNEUAveJrl-Baii5~su1UM2aSpc7OxPxQ2YxkX7cE5xB02iMdLp3R1j8RBqHISvzEiQsFzT70f4x20RjYUvv4dtr4VTb2Ks9ndyNq4zn58gJ1FoedudSC9tDEMdxBLVIcvULunvGfC8cex372v22iwuVlh3qRc8q3XTD6H2VzJEc5DI-9CxkfZOADBGVBKOUUxz4qAUiK3~AySgxDugdjj0Q2fGdYZ2lOu38McpB50BaxbYqsKcjt4cOx7MR9XM1Dp5ZZM1FxzlTibBbx633wQwvxDKafKYDs9oN46ecAgOyp-yDCfuXYcI~9F2ivrWZyug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Segundo Planning Commission on May 22 accepted the community development director's decision approving Environmental Assessment EA1385 and Administrative Use Permit AUP2502 for Barshaw, a proposed wine bar and retail shop at 203 West Grand Avenue, by a 5-0 vote.

Staff said the proposed wine bar would operate under an ABC Type 42 license and include a 552-square-foot bar and lounge and about 75 square feet of retail space; staff recommended the commission receive and file the director's decision. \"The applicant is proposing to operate under a type 42 ABC license, which allows the sale of beer and wine for on-site and off-site consumption,\" staff said during the presentation.

The nut graf: the commission's action clears a regulatory step for a neighborhood wine bar that will offer retail bottle sales, tastings and small food pairings; the use is in the downtown specific plan zone where bars are allowed by administrative permit and staff found no new environmental impacts beyond those typical of bars.

Staff presentation and findings: Jasmine, a community development staff member, told commissioners the property sits in a commercial district that allows a mix of uses including breweries, tasting rooms and professional offices. \"The proposed new wine bar will not create any new impacts that would not be normally associated with the operation of a bar and will continue to be consistent with the downtown specific plan zone,\" Jasmine said. Staff noted that because there is no expansion to the existing building, no new parking requirements are triggered.

Applicant comments and operations: Owner-applicants Adnan Marwani and Leonora (last name not provided) spoke to the commission during public comment. Adnan described the owners' experience in nearby beach cities and their intent to operate a neighborhood wine bar: \"We're really thrilled and happy to be part of El Segundo City,\" he said. Leonora added details on menu plans: \"It's not gonna be a full menu. It's gonna be, like, a few salads, few paninis, amazing cheese, charcuterie... boutique organic natural wine.\" Both confirmed no outdoor dining is proposed and that the next approval step is the ABC licensing process.

Vote and next steps: After public comment the commission moved to accept the director's action; the motion passed 5-0. The director's approvals (EA1385 and AUP2502) stand and the applicants indicated they will proceed to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to obtain the Type 42 license. The applicants said they expect to apply to ABC immediately and hope to open in July or by early August, depending on the ABC review.

Ending: Because the commission's action was to receive and file the director's decision, no further Planning Commission entitlements were required. The license and any subsequent operational conditions from other agencies will determine the opening timeline.","The El Segundo Planning Commission voted 5-0 to accept the community development director's approval of an environmental assessment and administrative use permit for Barshaw, a new wine bar and retail shop proposed for 203 West Grand Avenue.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6228849,"Planning commission appoints member to LA County special-events ad hoc committee",395,796000,1191000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3466002-b337cb827d52a3fd8a5ed950e07c68b1&start=796&end=1191","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3466002-b337cb827d52a3fd8a5ed950e07c68b1/thumbnail_796000.jpg","/articles/6228849/El-Segundo-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Planning-commission-appoints-member-to-LA-County-special-events-ad-hoc-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6228849-a64b1a8f4cc8f5bf72d63f0369421017/orig.mp4?Expires=1773700763&Signature=WxPN7SccphBFeSdUZdUabYIbvVGicNQ80o2l9cKSuPlhM~2nClMQ8MzjgNfoohu2k7FN67Dm4ndBzocDzxDzMih08nRPPyRb8XpzBEFyyB8xYLjtK~89IPiCoLMZoqKppo22lJhcdTLjvOR7MupmyDhL275eyDU9qhCnM7i4x35ejKl6xojMDUNTiNKOdmLFrlkFQh-w93~F6EnIOBBcUMDmP4hcEGlgrXr~PHeQqI38v88a6pITasAB8uUxd6p31sHlmrGKz4cgZXnRVFyrdryMpqyfpYvx1-ntukc4187989CF6YxRYTMCD-enNe8LOa1whaNrXF9NRksJ0Lc~BA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Segundo Planning Commission agreed May 22 to appoint a planning commissioner to serve on an ad hoc Brown Act committee to coordinate city planning and outreach for large regional events leading to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Staff reported that the ad hoc committee was proposed by a City Council member and would include one council liaison, one planning commissioner, one Recreation and Parks commissioner and a city executive-team member. \"This committee... would be driven towards any planning efforts, brainstorming, outreach of all things special events that are happening on a regional basis really leading up to the LA Olympics in 2028,\" staff said.

Commission discussion and appointment: Commissioners discussed the opportunity to market El Segundo and accommodate visitors to nearby venues such as SoFi Stadium. Commissioner comments noted local interest from residents asking what the city will do in preparation for 2028. One commissioner volunteered and accepted the appointment: \"I accept,\" stated Melissa. The chair confirmed consensus and the appointment was recorded.

Why it matters: The ad hoc committee will operate under the Brown Act, meaning meetings will be publicly noticed; staff said the committee may be active through 2028 and will return a work program to City Council for formal direction.

Next steps: Staff will report back to City Council with a proposed work program and publish ad hoc committee meeting notices when meetings are scheduled.","The Planning Commission appointed a commissioner to serve as its representative on an ad hoc, Brown Act committee to help coordinate city planning and outreach related to large regional events leading up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.","actionData","errors"]

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