HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2018 1023 PC REG MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California October 23, 2018
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
October 23, 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 7:04 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Landis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Chair Hamous, Commissioner Di Cecco, Commissioner
Haverstock, and Commissioner Landis.
Absent: Vice Chair Aquino.
Staff Present: Joseph Fiss, Planning Manager; 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:
Commissioner Haverstock reported he had attended the Moorpark Morning
Rotary Club annual Moorpark Beer Tasting Festival in downtown Moorpark on
October 13, 2018. It was a great event and well-attended.
Chair Hamous reported he had attended the No-Limit Texas Hold 'em Charity
Poker Tournament presented by Kiwanis Club of Moorpark on October 20, 2018.
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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 Declaration
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) Continue to accept public testimony and continue
the agenda item with the public hearing open to the regular Planning
Commission meeting of November 27, 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 7:06 p.m.
Commissioner Landis led the meeting.
Mr. Fiss announced that this item was continued from September 25,
2018 to October 23, 2018 and is requesting that this item be continued
with Public Hearing open to the November 27, 2018 regular Planning
Commission meeting.
Commissioner Landis announced the Public Hearing remains open.
There were no speakers.
In response to Commissioner Landis, Mr. Fiss stated there were no
additional speaker cards or written cards for this item.
Due to the lack of quorum, this item will be continued with public hearing open to
the November 27, 2018 regular Planning Commission meeting.
The City Council has final approval authority for this project.
Chair Hamous and Commissioner Di Cecco returned to the dais at 7:08
p.m.
B. Consider Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2018-
02, to Allow an Automobile Dealership with Light Repair Services at 13816
Princeton Avenue, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under
CEQA in Connection Therewith, on the Application of Mir Rafiq. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony
and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2018-633
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-02 with conditions of approval
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and making a determination of exemption under CEQA in connection
therewith. (Staff: Joseph Fiss)
Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on: 1) Modification to item 23. on stamped page 20, where it reads no
outdoor repair or maintenance, including washing, cleaning, or detailing of
vehicles is allowed under this permit, with the added clarification major
cleaning, or major detailing; 2) Modification to item 25. on stamped page
20, where it reads all vehicles left overnight and on weekends (outside
business hours), both operative and inoperative, must be parked inside
the service bays, with the added clarification all vehicles for service left
overnight; and 3) Has there been any proposed lighting.
Chair Hamous opened the public hearing.
Mir Rafiq, Hi-Tech Auto and Tire Center, Owner, described the project and
stated the business is trying to extend their services with a used cars
sales dealership service.
A discussion followed among the Commission and Mr. Rafiq regarding: 1)
What types of vehicles will be sold; 2) Will repair be done on the site or at
Hi-Tech Auto and Tire Center; and 3) Discussion regarding repair and
reconstruction of the site.
In response to Chair Hamous, Mr. Fiss 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 Di Cecco moved and Commissioner Landis seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation, with changes as proposed by the
Commission, including adoption of Resolution No. PC-2018-633. The motion
carried by voice vote 4-0, Vice Chair Aquino absent.
The Planning Commission has final approval authority for this project.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None.
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Vice
Chair Aquino absent.
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2018.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 25,
2018. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Haverstock seconded
a motion to approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by voice vote 4-
0, Vice Chair Aquino absent. The time was 7:39 p.m.
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