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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2020 0602 PC SPCMINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Moorpark, California June 2, 2020 A Special Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on June 2, 2020, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Haverstock called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Landis led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Aquino, Di Cecco, Hamous, Landis, and Chair Haverstock. Staff Present: Douglas Spondello, Planning Manager; Freddy A. Carrillo, Associate Planner 11, Jerry Hittleman, Senior Contract Planner; and Joyce Figueroa, Administrative Assistant II. 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS: 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: Mr. Spondello spoke about the Community Development Virtual Counter online portal which includes information regarding: • Planning Permits • COVID-19 Zoning Clearance for Outdoor Dining • Building Permits and Inspections • Business Registrations Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 June 2, 2020 • Reporting a Violation • Frequently Asked Questions Mr. Spondello announced the Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission will be on July 8, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Hitch Ranch. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC -2020-650) A. Consider a Resolution Recommending to the City Council Approval of Industrial Planned Development No. 2019-01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-02 for the Development of a 48,787 Square -Foot, Single -Story Industrial Building and Associated Site Improvements on an Undeveloped 3.46 -Acre Site at 5850 Condor Drive, and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith, on the Application of Paul Minoo (4M Investment Corporation). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-650 recommending to the City Council conditional approval of Industrial Planned Development No. 2019-01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-02. AT THIS POINT in the meeting Commissioner Di Cecco announced he would recuse himself from participation in discussion of Item 8.A. due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. The time was 7:04 p.m. Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report. A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused on the following: 1) Proposed building height increase; 2) Ingress/Egress off of Condor Drive; 3) Curb -cut on Condor Drive; 4) Will a mezzanine be allowed to be built in the future; 5) Why is the building raised up with steps to the front door; and 6) Southern California Edison's requirements related to the undergrounding of existing utility lines . Chair Haverstock opened the public hearing. David Osborn, JDO Associates, applicant, stated he read all the conditions of the project and accepts them and expressed concerns about the project being burdened with the cost of undergrounding the off-site utility poles. Mr. Osborn responded to comments and discussed the purpose and design of the raised entries to the front of the building. Mr. Spondello clarified that Princeton Avenue does feature a paved median that is raised going down to the intersection with Condor Drive. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 June 2, 2020 In response to Chair Haverstock, Mr. Spondello stated there were no additional speaker cards or written for this item. Chair Haverstock closed the public hearing. A discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding: 1) Southern California Edison (SCE) requiring undergrounding of two off-site utility poles; and 2) Egress on Condor Drive as opposed to Princeton Avenue. MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Aquino seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2020-650 recommending to the City Council conditional approval of Industrial Planned Development No. 2019-01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-02. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Commissioner Di Cecco absent. The City Council has final authority for this project. AT THIS POINT in the meeting Commissioner Di Cecco returned to the dais and the meeting continued with Item 8.B. The time was 7:27 p.m. B. Consider a Resolution Recommending to the City Council the Adoption of an Amended and Restated Deed Restriction for a Vacant, 21.80 -acre Property Located on the West Side of Princeton Avenue, South of Highway 118, Removing the Requirement for the Preparation of a Specific Plan and Requiring a General Plan Land Use Amendment and Zone Change to a Commercial Land Use Prior to Future Development of the Property, and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith, on the Application of Mark Ross, Agent, Sunbelt Enterprises, LLC. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing: and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-651 recommending to City Council that an amended and restated deed restriction be recorded removing the requirement to prepare a Specific Plan and requiring a General Plan Land Use Map Amendment and Zone Change to a commercial zone district prior to future site development. Chair Haverstock disclosed his affiliation with Mr. Thomas Cohen, Cohen Begun & Deck, LLP, Attorney for Sunbelt Enterprises, LLC. Mr. Cohen is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce where Mr. Haverstock is employed. Chair Haverstock described that no conflict of interest exists and affirmed his ability to evaluate the application fairly and impartially. Mr. Hittleman gave the staff report. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 June 2, 2020 A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused on the following: 1) How do you get to the 9 -acre parcel on top of the site; 2) If the City's Comprehensive General Plan that is currently underway recommends this site as commercial designation, will the City designate the site as commercial; 3) If the updated General Plan recommendation to the City Council recommends designation as a commercial project, will the City then pay to have the site rezoned commercial or do they wait for the developer to step in and pay to have it rezoned commercial; and 4) Requirement for the applicant to apply for a Zone Change within the five- year limit should the General Plan not get the commercial designation. Chair Haverstock opened the public hearing. Thomas Cohen, Cohen Begun & Deck, LLP, attorney representing the applicant, Sunbelt Enterprises, LLC, provided background information on the project and stated it is their desire to initiate a general plan amendment rather than wait for the City to complete the General Plan Update. A discussion followed among the Commissioners and Mr. Cohen regarding whether the applicant has received any inquiries for commercial use. Mark Ross, Agent, Sunbelt Enterprises, LLC, stated it is their goal to figure out the best route to maximize values. With the changes requested they can go out to a broader market of potential users. In response to Chair Haverstock, Mr. Spondello stated there were no additional speaker cards or written for this item. Chair Haverstock closed the public hearing. A discussion followed among the Commissioners supporting the project. MOTION: Commissioner Di Cecco moved and Commissioner Hamous seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2020-651 recommending to City Council that an amended and restated deed restriction be recorded removing the requirement to prepare a Specific Plan and requiring a General Plan Land Use Map Amendment and Zone Change to a commercial zone district prior to future site development. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The City Council has final authority for this project. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: None. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 June 2, 2020 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Commissioner Aquino moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. A. Consider Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2020. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:56 p.m. Mark Decco Vice Chair Karen aughn, AICP Community Development 1 rect'..dr .6