HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2020 0910 PC REGMINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California September 10 2020
A Special Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
September 10, 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 Hamous led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Aquino, Hamous, Landis, and Chair
Haverstock (all attending via video conference).
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:
Andrew Gonzalez inquired about resources for the Fiscal Year 20/21 City budget.
Community Development Director Vaughn stated that staff would reach out to Mr.
Gonzalez to give him information regarding how he could access budget data on
the City website.
Charles Lew voiced his support for the High Street Project and stated he is excited
to see this type of development come to fruition.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
Planning Manager Spondello requested that Item 7. be heard before Item 9.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC -2020-653)
A. Consider a Resolution Recommending to the City Council Approval of
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2018-01, Development
Agreement No. 2018-01, Disposition and Development Agreement No.
2018-01, and Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA in
Connection Therewith, for a Mixed -Use Development consisting of 79
Residential Units, 13,628 Square Feet of Commercial Floor Area, and
Associated Land Improvements Located at 226 High Street in the
Downtown Specific Plan Area on the Application of The Daly Group, Inc.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony
and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-653
recommending to the City Council adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (MMRP), Conditional Approval of Residential Planned
Development (RPD) No. 2018-01, Development Agreement (DA) No. 2018-
01, and Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) No. 2018-01.
(Staff: Karen Vaughn)
Community Development Director Vaughn gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on the following: 1) Train station facade height; and 2) Ventura County
Transportation Commission (VCTC) license agreement parking
requirements and extension of the agreement after five years, and 3)
Location of primary access doors.
Chair Haverstock opened the public hearing.
Zoom Attendees
Vince Daly, The Daly Group, Inc. Daily Family Companies, discussed the
project and presented a simulation video of the proposal. Mr. Daly stated
they are excited about the design of the project and they want to add to the
character and charm of High Street.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and Mr. Daly regarding:
1) Pepper trees; 2) Intent to keep the architectural style and theme similar
to the existing buildings on High Street; and 3) Installing grease traps and
hoods in the commercial units.
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Dean Wallraff, Advocates for the Environment, Attorney representing the
Committee to Preserve Historic High Street spoke in opposition of the
project and concerns regarding parking, noise, air quality, hazardous
materials, and greenhouse gas.
David Ross, a High Street property owner, spoke in support of the project..
Joe Power, Rincon Consultants, stated he assisted the City with the
preparation of the MND and made himself available to answer any
questions regarding the project and CEQA review.
Hugh Riley, President of the Moorpark Foundation for the Arts, expressed
support for the proposed project.
Chris Barrett, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the proposed project.
Patricia Torres, a Moorpark resident, expressed opposition about the
proposed residential units on High Street, and concerns regarding parking
and traffic.
Sharon Noel, a Moorpark resident, expressed concerns regarding parking
and project density.
Jeff Brodsly, a High Street business owner, spoke in support of the
proposed project.
Kacy Waxman, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the proposed
project.
Joseph Cappuccino, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the proposed
project.
Daniel Groff, a Moorpark resident and High Street business owner, spoke
in support of the proposed project. He echoed concerns regarding parking.
Andrew Gonzales, a Moorpark resident and cyclist, inquired about
consideration for cyclists in the project design.
William Sayre, a Moorpark resident, spoke about trends toward mixed-use
and attraction of small businesses.
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Terri Doria, a Moorpark resident, expressed excitement for a new High
Street project, however, voiced concerns regarding impacts on existing
businesses, traffic, and bougainvillea's on High Street that have died.
Shane Judd, a High Street business owner, spoke in support of the
proposed project.
The clerk read into the record a statement prepared by Eliza Kropp, a
Moorpark Resident, which expressed her support for the proposed project.
Gregory Horton, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the proposed
project. He asked about public restrooms within the development.
Christian Gonzaga, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the proposed
project.
Vince Daly, Applicant, responded to comments and discussed the project
proposal. Applicant stated that the proposed businesses and restaurants
are intended to be local Moorpark/Ventura County companies. Applicant
also noted that bike racks will be available for bicycles to park. The
expected construction timeline to build is 18 months.
Commissioner Hamous asked if public restrooms were part of the plan, Mr.
Vince Daly responded that there are no plans for a public only restroom at
this location.
Chair Haverstock closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners supporting the project.
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved, and Commissioner Aquino seconded a
motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2020-653 recommending to the City Council
adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), Conditional Approval of
Residential Planned Development (RPD) No. 2018-01, Development Agreement
(DA) No. 2018-01, and Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) No. 2018-
01. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE COMMISSION:
Planning Manager Spondello announced the resignation of Commissioner Di
Cecco effective September 3, 2020 and stated Mr. Di Cecco will serve as Chair of
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the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). Mr. Di Cecco will be recognized
at the September 16, 2020 City Council meeting.
On September 2, 2020 City Council kicked off the City's General Plan. The first
meeting will be held on October 1, 2020.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
The Commissioners thanked Mr. Di Cecco for serving on the Planning Commission
for twenty-two years from 1998 to 2020.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Commissioner Hamous moved, and Commissioner Landis seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice.
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
of June 23, 2020. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved, and Commissioner Aquino seconded a
motion to adjourn. The motion carried by voice unanimous voice vote. The time
was 9:19 p.m.
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Chair'
Karen Vaughn, AICP
Community Development Di ector