HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2019 1125 REG PC ITEM 10ACITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
Planning Commission Meeting
of November 26, 2019
ACTION:
Approved Staff Recommendation.
BY: J. Figueroa
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2019. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Item: 10.A.
ITEM: 10.A.
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California October 22, 2019
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
October 22, 2019, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Aquino 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 Aquino, Vice Chair Haverstock, Commissioner Di
Cecco, Commissioner Hamous, and Commissioner Landis.
Staff Present: Karen Vaughn, Community Development Director; Douglas
Spondello, 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:
Commissioner Haverstock announced that on October 2, 2019 he attended
Happy City, a community forum for the Thousand Oaks 2045 General Plan
Update, at City of Thousand Oaks. Charles Montgomery, Journalist and Author,
spoke about Happy Cities.
Commissioner Di Cecco announced he attended HOME's Ventura County
Housing Conference on October 22, 2019 and stated Karen Vaughn was part of
a panel of municipal leaders, and made Moorpark shine.
Item: 10.A.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2019-645)
A. Consider a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-05, to
Allow the Operation of a Restaurant (M on High) and Outdoor Dining Area
with On-Site Service of Beer, Wine, and Liquor at 255 High Street (Within
the Downtown Specific Plan Area), and Making a Determination of
Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in
Connection Therewith, on the Application of Hiren Patel (for Command
Performance Catering). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. PC-2019-645 for conditional approval of Conditional
Use Permit No. 2019-05. (Staff: Freddy A. Carrillo)
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff regarding: 1)
Required parking spaces; 2) Does pre-recorded music preclude the use of
a live band; 3) Does the applicant need to apply for a TUP for a special
event with a live band; 4) Condition No. 8, Is the signage above the
converted shipping containers considered an art piece as opposed to
commercial signage; 5) Condition No. 9, Restriction on advertising should
be revised to include beer, wine, and alcohol; and 6) Clarification
regarding Conditions No. 24 and 29, regarding employee parking and on-
site parking. What happens when the two become a shared parking
arrangement with High Street.
Chair Aquino opened the public hearing.
Hiren Patel, hp Designs, Designer and Danny Margolis, Command
Performance Catering, Owner, discussed the project and stated they are
seeking to provide a vibrant gathering place and the project aims to
celebrate Moorpark’s unique history and community while serving its
residents in a contemporary setting and making the restaurant a landmark
destination in the city. Mr. Patel stated they would like in the conditions,
the ability to play music until closing.
A discussion followed among the Commission and Mr. Patel, and Mr.
Margolis, regarding proposed hours of operation of pre-recorded music.
Chair Aquino closed the public hearing.
In response to Chair Aquino, Ms. Vaughn stated there were no additional
speaker cards or written cards for this item.
Chair Aquino closed the public hearing.
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A discussion followed among the Commissioners recommending an
amendment to Condition No. 21 to allow outdoor ambient/background
music from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily, and their support of the project.
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation, with changes as proposed by the
Commission, including adoption of Resolution No. PC-2019-645. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
The Planning Commission has final approval authority for this project.
B. Consider a Resolution Recommending Approval to the City Council of
General Plan Amendment No. 2014-01, Zone Change No. 2014-01,
Residential Planned Development No. 2014-02, Vesting Tentative Tract
Map No. 5869, Development Agreement No. 2014-03, and Adoption of a
Negative Declaration Under CEQA in Connection Therewith, for the
Development of a 69 Unit Multi-Family Residential Condominium Project
with a Recreation Center and Associated Site Improvements on a
Previously-Developed 4.01-Acre Lot at 635 Los Angeles Avenue, on the
Application of Menashe Kozar for Sky Line 66, LLC. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony
and close the public hearing; 2) Recommend approval to the City Council
of a Negative Declaration; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2019-____
recommending to the City Council conditional approval of General Plan
Amendment No. 2014-01, Zone Change No. 2014-01, Residential
Planned Development No. 2014-02, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
5869, and Development Agreement No. 2014-03. (Staff: Freddy A.
Carrillo)
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Chair Hamous announced he sold the land to the
applicant 20 years ago and would recuse himself from participation in discussion of Item
8.B. due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. The time was 7:42 p.m.
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff regarding: 1)
Determination of the number of parking spaces per unit and where would
additional cars park; 2) What is the ability of the of the Planning
Commission to recommend to the City Council a different number of units
and removal of buildings; and 3) Is there currently an Easement
Agreement.
Chair Aquino opened the public hearing.
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Andrew Brady, DLA Piper, applicant’s representative, thanked staff for
their dedication and gave an overview of the project and stated he was
available to answer any questions.
John Freedman, Ketter Designs, architect, stepped forward to the lectern
and responded to comments regarding: 1) The site plan and the
Commission's concerns regarding community walkways and handicapped
access to the community building; 2) Pedestrian access, no green space
between the buildings and driveway; 3) Guest parking; 4) Perimeter trees
for screening on the site are located in individual backyards and no
indication on the landscape plan where the individual yards start and stop;
5) Compact stalls within the garages; and 6) Trash will be at the same
area pedestrians pass through.
Robert Perez, a Moorpark resident, stated his concerns regarding parking.
Chair Aquino announced an email was received from Debi Scott, a
Moorpark resident, in opposition of the project.
In response to Chair Aquino, Ms. Vaughn stated there were no additional
speaker cards or written cards for this item.
Chair Aquino closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners identifying the specific
items listed below and recommended they be included in the project:
1. Provide suitable pedestrian connection and accessible pathways
within the project between the residences and on-site amenities,
adjacent properties (including Mission Bell Plaza), and the public
right-of-way;
2. Provide additional enhanced landscaping along the building
facades facing interior drive aisles within the Project;
3. Swap the locations of the dog park and playground to provide
better supervision of children from the adjacent recreation building;
and
4. Provide additional off-street guest parking to serve the Project.
These comments resulted in the continuance of the public hearing to
November 26, 2019.
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MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved and Commissioner Di Cecco
seconded a motion to continue this item with the public hearing open to the
regular meeting of November 26, 2019. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0,
Commissioner Hamous absent.
The City Council has final approval authority for this project.
Commissioner Hamous returned to the dais at 8:50 p.m.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Vice Chair Haverstock moved and Commissioner Hamous seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 24,
2019. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Vice Chair Haverstock seconded a
motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The
time was 8:50 p.m.
Debra Aquino
Chair
Karen Vaughn, AICP
Community Development Director
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