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Moorpark, California June 23, 2020
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
June 23, 2020, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chair Di Cecco called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Planning Manager Douglas Spondello led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Aquino, Hamous, Landis, and Vice Chair Di
Cecco (all attending via video conference).
Absent: Chair Haverstock.
Staff Present: Karen Vaughn, Community Development Director, Douglas
Spondello, Planning Manager; 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 announced we have launched a website for the General Plan
update and Program Environmental Impact Report at
http://moorparkgeneralplan.com/. The webpage also include an application for
the General Plan Advisory Committee, which will provide input and guidance
throughout the work program. The application window closes on July 31, 2020,
for the City of Moorpark General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC)
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Vice Chair Di Cecco announced he would recuse himself from consideration of
Item 8.A. on the agenda.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2020-652)
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Vice Chair Di Cecco recused himself from participation
in discussion of Item 8.A. due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais and
asked Commissioner Landis to preside over the public hearing. The time was 7:03 p.m.
A. Consider Amendment No. 3 to SP 1995-01 (Downtown Specific Plan) for
Text Amendments pertaining to Mixed-Use Regulations within the Specific
Plan — Downtown Overlay Zone, and Making a Determination of
Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in
Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-652 recommending to the City Council
approval of Amendment No. 3 to SP 1995-01.
Ms. Vaughn gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on the following: 1) Tennant Parking required by the residential use; 2)
Guest parking; and 3) Comment letter from Advocates for the Environment
regarding the density provision and CEQA common-sense exemption.
Commissioner Landis opened the public hearing.
Zoom Attendees
David Ross, a High Street property owner, CE&D Mabry Family Limited
Partnership, stated having more flexibility on the mixed-use idea and
allowing for the residential component to be considered on the ground
floor gives property owners flexibility and is valuable and helpful.
Jasch Janowicz, Daly Group, Inc., developer, spoke in support of the
proposed amendments and stated it will help revitalize old town Moorpark
and create an environment that is enjoyable.
Bruce Rokos, spoke in support of the proposed amendments and stated
the clarification of the language will create flexibility now and in the future..
Chris Barrett, a High Street business owner, spoke in support of the
proposed amendments and stated he is excited about the prospect of
mixed-use and future development on High Street.
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Vince Daly, Daly Owens Group, Developer, spoke in support of the
amendments and stated flexibility is what's needed to move development
forward. He also stated this project with the height limitations will not
accommodate high density and wants to follow the character of what was
approved on High Street and build on that character.
Daniel Groff, a High Street business owner, spoke in support of the
proposed amendments and stated slight modifications are due and
necessary.
In response to Commissioner Landis, Mr. Spondello stated there were no
additional speakers for this item.
Commissioner Landis closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding support for the
proposed amendments.
MOTION: Commissioner Aquino moved and Commissioner Hamous seconded a
motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2020-652 recommending to the City Council
approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Downtown Specific Plan (SP 1995-01). The
motion carried by voice vote 3-0, with Chair Haverstock and Vice Chair Di Cecco
absent.
The City Council has final authority for this project.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting Vice Chair Di Cecco returned to the dais and the
meeting continued with Item 9. The time was 7:42 p.m.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Commissioner Aquino moved and Commissioner Hamous seconded a motion
to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Chair
Haverstock absent.
A. Consider Approval of the Special City Council and Planning Commission
Joint Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2020. Staff Recommendation:
Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of the Special Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
of June 2, 2020. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
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11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Aquino seconded a
motion to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Chair Haverstock
absent. The time was 7:43 p.m.
Adam Haverstock
Chair
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Karen Vaughn, AICP
Community Development Dir- tor