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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2021 0223 REG PC ITEM 10ACITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA Planning Commission Meeting of February 23, 2021 Consent Item was Continued to Next Regular Meeting of the ACTION: Planning Commission. BY: K. Valencia Item: 10.A. A. Consider Approval of the Special Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 10-2020. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Item: 10.A. MINUTES 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: Zoom Registrants Andrew Gonzalez inquired about resources for the Fiscal Year 20/21 City budget. Charles Lew voiced his support for the High Street Project and 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. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 September 10, 2020 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) Ms. Vaughn gave the staff report. A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused on the following: 1) Train station fagade 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 slide show emulation of the proposal. Mr. Daly stated they are excited about the design of the project and 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. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark California Page 3 September 10, 2020 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. • Environmental analysis pertaining to noise, air quality, hazardous materials and greenhouse gas. • Project description is not consistent in terms of square footage. • A Phase 1 hazardous materials assessment should be done before the site is sold. David Ross, a High Street property owner, CE&D Mabry Family Limited Partnership, High Street property owner, spoke in support of the project and is excited by the vision and the dimensions that have been presented. Joe Power, Rincon Consultants, stated he assisted the City with the preparation of the MND and available to answer any questions regarding the project and CEQA review. Hugh Riley, Moorpark Foundation for the Arts, president, expressed support for the proposed project. Chris Barrett, a High Street business owner, spoke in support of the project. Patricia Torres, a Moorpark resident, supports revitalizing High Street. She expressed opposition about the proposed residential units on High Street, and concerns regarding parking space to accommodate shoppers and residents, and increased traffic. Sharon Noel, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the project and concerns regarding parking and utilizing Charles Street as potential guest parking spaces. Jeffrey Brodsly, a High Street Moorpark business owner, spoke in support of the proposed project and stated we need revitalization in Moorpark. Kacy Waxman, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the proposed project and would love to see High Street developed. Joseph Cappuccino, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the proposed project. Daniel Groff, a High Street business owner, spoke in support of the proposed project and is excited for the potential to help establish High Street as a destination place that it deserves to be. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 September 10, 2020 Andrew Gonzales, a Moorpark resident and cyclist, inquired about consideration for cyclists and dedicated parking spots for cyclists built into the residential structures. William Sayre, a Moorpark resident, inquired about the type of strategies the applicant has to maintain the small town -feel of Moorpark, objectives, and what kind of proportion in ideal state does the applicant have for local businesses vs. large businesses. Terri Doria, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the project and concerns regarding the impact of the traffic at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. that drive toward Moorpark Country Club and concern about peppertrees and bougainvilleas on High Street that have died. Shane Judd, a High Street business owner, spoke in support of the proposed project and is excited to see this project happen. 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 and inquired about public restrooms in the center of the development and who would maintain them; was a geotechnical report done and is there anything the developer can do to mitigate the excessive vibration coming from the trains; and channel mitigation on the back wall of the development. Mr. Horton recommended a tall chain link fence in the back of the development that would not attract graffiti and keep kids from getting out on the tracks; and asked that the City be flexible and consider repurposing vacant spaces as residential units, if unable to fill the spaces. Christian Gonzaga, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the proposed project good to revitalize the downtown area. Vince Daly, The Daly Group, Inc., applicant responded to comments and discussed the project proposal as a local targeted commercial area. Applicant stated that the proposed businesses and restaurants are intended to be local Moorpark/Ventura County companies that can create a culture. Applicant addressed the train stop and stated that it is phenomenal and the design was important, as was listening to the community. He stated that efforts are being taken to do the right thing by reducing emissions, reducing cars. Mr. Daly stated that as a trans -oriented development, "this is a goldmine", because there is no other city that has as transit center in their downtown. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 September 10, 2020 Applicant addressed Bicycles and cyclists. Bike racks will be available for bicycles to park. There will also be bike repair stations. Regarding ground shaking, included in the project cost is attention to the ground vibration as well as building with argon gas windows to reduce noise levels inside the units. 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. In response to Chair Haverstock, Mr. Spondello stated there were no additional speakers for this item. 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: Mr. Spondello announced the resignation of Commissioner Di Cecco effective September 3, 2020 and stated Mr. Di Cecco will serve as Chair of 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. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 6 September 10 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. Adam Haverstock Chair Karen Vaughn, AICP Community Development Director