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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. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 October 23, 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 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 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 October 23, 2018 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. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 October 23, 2018 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. ilio, , aa(eiej ruce Hamous, ' air David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director