Planning Commission continues downtown design review and related permits to May 14

The El Segundo City Planning Commission voted on March 26 to continue a public hearing on a downtown design review and related permit changes to May 14, after staff said it and the applicant were still working to resolve outstanding issues.

The proposal as described by staff included construction of an aluminum truss frame structure, an administrative use permit to expand an alcohol service area, and proposed modifications to Conditional Use Permit 13‑02 concerning live entertainment with amplified sound and parking/fees for an existing restaurant transcribed as "Rock and bruise" at 13947 Main Street. Staff and the applicant had been meeting to address issues raised during review, and staff recommended continuing the hearing until the applicant could appear.

Commission action: A motion to continue the item to the May 14 meeting was made and seconded; the commission approved the continuance unanimously. Commissioners present who recorded "I" votes were Commissioner Taylor; Commissioner McCabardy; Commissioner Christian; Vice Chair Ingga; and the Chair.

Why it matters: The continuance delays any formal decision on design, amplified‑sound conditions, expanded alcohol service, and parking/fee adjustments. Those elements affect the restaurant's operations and neighboring businesses and residents, particularly because modifications to live‑entertainment and amplified sound can change neighborhood noise and activity profiles.

What remains: Staff will continue to work with the applicant before the May 14 hearing; the commission took no substantive action on the merits at the March 26 meeting. The public hearing will resume on May 14 with the applicant expected to be present to answer questions and address outstanding issues.