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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 2021 0427 PC ITEM 10BCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA Planning Commission Meeting of April 27, 2021 ACTION: Approved Staff Recommendation. BY: K. Valencia Item: 10.13. B. Consider Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2020. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Item: 10.13. 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: 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. 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) Community Development Director 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 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. 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, 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. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark California Page 4 September 10, 2020 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 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 September 10, 2020 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. Kipp Landis Chair Karen Vaughn, AICP Community Development Director