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AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
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FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Directo
Prepared by: David A. Bobardt, Planning Man e
DATE: May 12, 2004 (CC Meeting of 5/19/2004)
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of a Resolution Directing the
Planning Commission to hold a Public Hearing and
Provide a Recommendation on Zoning Ordinance
Amendments to Chapters 17.20 (Uses by Zone) and 17.44
(Entitlement- Process and Procedures)
BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION
On September 17, 2003, the City Council adopted Ordinance 297,
which amended sections in the Zoning Ordinance related to
entitlement and use regulations. The main purpose of this
ordinance was to reorganize existing regulations and policies
into a more readable format. Few substantive changes to the
level of review were adopted under this ordinance. Staff viewed
this reorganization as the first step in a process that would
not only provide clear direction, but also ultimately establish
a more appropriate level of review for the various land -use
entitlements.
City Council review is now required for many of the City's land -
use entitlements. Staff believes that there are a number of
uses where Planning Commission review or even staff
discretionary review would provide the necessary protection to
the community, while avoiding a lengthy review process. All
decisions of the Planning Commission and Community Development
Director may be appealed, allowing for a higher level of review
when necessary. Should the Council wish to study this matter
further, staff is prepared to commence the process for amending
the Zoning Code.
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Honorable City Council
May 19, 2004
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A Resolution of Intent has been prepared for City Council
consideration to direct the Planning Commission to study these
provisions and provide a recommendation to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2004- 1 directing the Planning
Commission to study revisions to the Zoning Code concerning
entitlement permit processing, and provide a recommendation to
the City Council.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Resolution No. 2004-
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO STUDY, HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND
PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON
A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT THAT WOULD AMEND
CHAPTERS 17.20 and 17.44 OF THE MOORPARK
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE ENTITLEMENT REVIEW
PROCESS FOR CERTAIN USES.
WHEREAS, Section 17.44.050 of the Municipal Code provides
that the City Council may initiate proceedings to consider
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance by the adoption of a
resolution of intent; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to initiate proceedings to
consider a Zoning Ordinance Amendment that would amend Chapters
17.20 and 17.44 of the Moorpark Municipal Code regarding the
entitlement review process for certain uses.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS: The City Council
hereby authorizes the initiation of proceedings to consider a
Zoning Ordinance Amendment that would amend Chapters 17.20 and
17.44 of the Moorpark Municipal Code regarding the entitlement
review process.
SECTION 2. DIRECTION TO PLANNING COMMISSION: The Planning
Commission is hereby directed to study, hold a public hearing,
and provide a recommendation to the City Council on this matter.
SECTION 3. CITY CLERK CERTIFICATION AND FILING: The City
Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall
cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original
resolutions.
CC ATTACHMENT 1
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Resolution No. 2004-
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of May, 2004.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk
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