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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2020 651 2020 0602 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-651 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN AMENDED AND RESTATED DEED RESTRICTION FOR A VACANT, 21.80-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PRINCETON AVENUE AND SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 118, REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR PREPARATION OF A SPECIFIC PLAN AND REQUIRING A GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE TO A COMMERCIAL LAND USE PRIOR TO FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY, ON THE APPLICATION OF MARK ROSS, AGENT, SUNBELT ENTERPRISES, LLC WHEREAS, on December 6, 2019, an application was filed by Sunbelt Enterprises LLC to remove the deed restriction requiring the preparation of a Specific Plan prior to development of the 21.80-acre Hilltop Property located on the west side of Princeton Avenue, South of Highway 118 (the "Hilltop Property"); and WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on June 2, 2020, the Planning Commission considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto and written public comments; opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony both for and against the proposal; and reached a decision on this matter; and WHEREAS, at its meeting of June 2, 2020, the Planning Commission considered recommending that the City Council adopt an amended and restated deed restriction removing the requirement to prepare a Specific Plan and requiring a General Plan Land Use Map Amendment and Zone Change to a commercial land use prior to future site development; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that this project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 153061(b)(3), which states the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Neither the removal of the existing deed restriction nor the addition of the proposed amended and restated deed restriction will have any physical effect on the environment. The proposed action is advisory and represents a policy decision regarding the potential future use of the Hilltop Property. If the amendment to the General Plan and zoning designations of the subject property are pursued, these actions would be subject to environmental review at that time pursuant to CEQA Guidelines. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Resolution No. 2020-651 Page 2 SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission concurs with the Community Development Director's determination that this project is Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 153061(b)(3), which states that the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. SECTION 2. SPECIFIC PLAN REQUIREMENT REMOVAL FINDING: Based upon the information set forth in the staff report(s), accompanying studies, and oral and written public testimony, the Planning Commission finds that a Specific Plan would not serve the interests of establishing future land uses and policies for the 21.80-acre Hilltop Property and surrounding area. SECTION 3. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT: Based upon the information set forth in the staff report(s), accompanying studies, and oral and written public testimony, the Planning Commission finds that in order to facilitate future commercial development of the highly visible and prominent project site the landowner shall apply for and obtain a General Plan Land Use Map Amendment to a commercial land use designation. SECTION 4. ZONE CHANGE: Based upon the information set forth in the staff report (s), accompanying studies, and oral and written public testimony, the Planning Commission finds that in order to facilitate future commercial development of the project site the landowner shall apply for and obtain a Zone Change to a commercial zone district. SECTION 5. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt and require an amended and restated deed restriction be recorded requiring that the landowner apply for a General Plan Land Use Map Amendment to a commercial land use designation and a Zone Change to a commercial zone district prior to future site development. Resolution No. 2020-651 Page 3 SECTION 6. Filing of Resolution: The Community Development Director shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions. The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Aquino, Di Cecco, Hamous, Landis, and Chair Haverstock NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 2020. Adam Haverstock Chair !-)0.R54D Oaa,\ Karen Vaughn, AICP Community Development Direct.