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Moorpark, California September 25, 2018
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
September 25, 2018, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Hamous called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Joseph Fiss, Planning Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Hamous, Vice Chair Aquino, Commissioner Di Cecco,
Commissioner Haverstock, and Commissioner Landis.
Absent: None.
Staff Present: David Bobardt, Community Development Director; Joseph
Fiss, Planning Manager; Freddy A. Carrillo, Associate
Planner II; and Joyce Figueroa, Administrative Assistant II.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE COMMISSION:
None.
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Moorpark, California Page 2 September 25, 2018
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2018-632)
A. Consider a Resolution Recommending to the City Council Approval of
General Plan Amendment No. 2013-02, Zone Change No. 2013-02,
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2013-01, and Development
Agreement No. 2013-01, and Adoption of a Mitigated Negative
Development Under CEQA in Connection Therewith, for a 390-unit Senior
Community on 49.52 Acres North of Casey Road and West of Walnut
Canyon Road, on the Application of Ernie Mansi for Aldersgate
Investment, LLC. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony and continue the agenda item with the public
hearing open to the regular Planning Commission meeting of October 23,
2018. (Staff: Joseph Fiss)
Chair Hamous and Commissioner Di Cecco announced, to avoid a
potential conflict of interest, they would recuse themselves and left the
dais at 7:04 p.m.
Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
Vice Chair Aquino opened the Public Hearing.
Ricky Delgado, Walnut Canyon Resident, spoke in opposition of the
project and concerns regarding: 1) Safety evacuations in an emergency
such as a fire; and 2) Vehicle traffic.
Susan Delgado, Walnut Canyon Resident, spoke in opposition of the
project and concerns regarding: 1) The project backs up to her property;
2) Duration of the project; 3) Dirt; 4) Noise; 5) Falcon habitat; and 6) Buffer
between the project and her residence.
In response to Vice Chair Aquino, Mr. Bobardt stated there were no
additional speaker cards or written cards for this item.
MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved and Commissioner Landis seconded
a motion to continue this item with the public hearing open to the regular meeting
of October 23, 2018. The motion carried by voice vote 3-0, Chair Hamous and
Commissioner Di Cecco absent.
The City Council has final approval authority for this project.
Chair Hamous and Commissioner Di Cecco returned to the dais at 7:12
p.m.
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B. Consider a Resolution Recommending to the City Council Approval of
Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 2017-02 and Conditional Use
Permit No. 2017-02 to Allow a Sales Office, Showroom, Fabrication Shop,
and Outdoor Storage on a 2.65 Acre lot at 14110 Princeton Avenue and
Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA in Connection
Therewith, on the Application of Michael Bennett for The Bennett
Partnership. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept
public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution
No. PC-2018-632 recommending to the City Council conditional approval
of Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 2017-02 and Conditional
Use Permit No. 2017-02. (Staff: Freddy A. Carrillo)
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commission and staff, which focused
on: 1) The new driveway that is going in is going to be designed by the
City as part of the improvements to Princeton Avenue and construction
design will be by the City; 2) Location of the property lines; 3) Is any of the
parking new or currently existing and where are they in relation to the
property line; 4) Is any grading being proposed; 5) Existing vs. new
improvement plan; 6) Fencing based on proximity to residential zoning; 7)
Screening on the three property lines; 8) Do all of the uses fall into the M2
zoning category; and 9) Stamped Page 7 Design and construction of the
new improved driveway access at the owners expense.
Mr. Bobardt stated that per the settlement agreement between the City
and the owner the exchange agreement from 2015 identifies the City's
construction of street improvements. It does not include driveway access.
The applicant shall pay for the curb, gutter, and sidewalk street
improvements. This will be corrected in the agenda report to City Council.
Chair Hamous opened the Public Hearing.
Michael Bennett, Fence Factory, Owner, discussed the project and stated
Fence Factory makes good neighbors and is pleased to be in Moorpark.
Dallas Dansby, Antilla Design Studio, Applicant Representative, stated
adjustments will be made to the site plan clarifying the inconsistencies of
the site boundary and parking and is available to answer any questions.
A discussion followed among the Commission and Ms. Dansby regarding:
1) trim colors; and 2) Is the site City water sewer or sceptic.
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Tina Arredondo, Avenida Colonia Property Owner, spoke in opposition of
the project and concerns regarding: 1) Fence Factory may have a
negative effect on the residential property owners; 2) Noise nuisance; 3)
Decrease in the value of the residential properties; 4) Traffic; 5) Stevens
Trucking on the project site; and 6) Signal lights to exit onto Princeton
Avenue.
In response to Chair Hamous, Mr. Bobardt stated there were no additional
speaker cards or written cards for this item.
Chair Hamous closed the Public Hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners supporting the project.
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Landis
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of
Resolution No. PC-2018-632. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
The City Council has final approval authority for this project.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a
motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion car ied by unanimous voice vote.
The time was 7:57 p.m.
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Bruce Hamous, Chair
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David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director