HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2021 0727 PC ITEM 08ACITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
Planning Commission Meeting
of July 27, 2021
ACTION: Approved Staff Recommendation.
BY: K. Valencia
Item: 8.A.
A. Consider a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-02, to Allow
the Continued Operation of an Existing Recreational Vehicle Dealership (Tom
Lindstrom RV, Inc) at 500 Los Angeles Avenue and Making a Determination of
Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in
Connection Therewith, on the Application of John Newton.
Item: 8.A.
MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Planning Commission
FROM: Philip Neumann, Planning Technician
DATE: 07/27/21 Regular Meeting
SUBJECT: Consider a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-02,
to Allow the Continued Operation of an Existing Recreational Vehicle
Dealership (Tom Lindstrom RV, Inc) at 500 Los Angeles Avenue and
Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Connection Therewith, on the
Application of John Newton
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing;
and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-658 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-02.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
On March 25, 2021, John Newton, on behalf of Tom Lindstrom RV, Inc., submitted an
application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow continued operation of an existing
recreational vehicle (RV) dealership at 500 Los Angeles Avenue (Attachments 1 and 2).
As proposed, the RV dealership could accommodate up to 40 RVs at any time
(Attachment 3). The operation of the dealership is proposed to include related light repair,
maintenance, and washing of RVs as a secondary use.
The Project is located within the Commercial Planned Development (CPD) zoning district.
The Project is subject to applicable provisions of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Pursuant to Section 17.20.060.A.3.f of the MMC, a CUP is required to allow the sales of
automobiles, light trucks, and motorcycles, with or without service and parts in the CPD
zone. The sale of RVs has been considered similar to the sale of automobiles, light
trucks, and motorcycles.
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BACKGROUND
Prior to 2009, the 1.98 -acre Project site was owned by CalTrans. The lot was used for
storing and maintenance of CalTrans vehicles. On April 16, 2009, the City of Moorpark's
Redevelopment Agency acquired the subject property from CalTrans for economic
development purposes. In 2011, the City of Moorpark leased the site to Tom Lindstrom
RV, Inc., for the purpose of operating a used RV dealership. On September 8, 2011,
CUP No. 2011-04 was approved to operate an outdoor RV dealership on the subject
property. However, due to the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency and negotiations
regarding the property, CUP No. 2011-04 expired.
Since 2012, operation of the RV dealership has been permitted on a temporary basis with
Temporary Use Permits (TUP) and later with Administrative Permits (AP) to address the
operator's temporary rental of the site. The permit history for the use is outlined below:
Year
Entitlement
2011
CUP No. 2011-04
2012
TUP No. 2012-02
2012
PA 1 to CUP No. 2011-04
2013
TUP No. 2013-26
2014
AP No. 2014-03
2015
AP No. 2015-04
2016
AP No. 2016-02
2019
AP No. 2019-09
On December 22, 2020, the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City
of Moorpark entered into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Thomas H. Lindstrom
and Sarah K. Lindstrom, Revocable Trust to negotiate the terms of sale of the Project site
to the Lindstrom's. The negotiation of the sale is currently pending.
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EXISTING AND SURROUNDING LAND USES
The following table summarizes the General Plan, zoning, and existing land uses on the
subject property and within the vicinity.
Surrounding Land Uses
Direction
General Plan
Zoning / Specific PlanLand
Land Use
Use Designation
General Commercial
Commercial Planned
Project Site
(C-2)
Development (CPD)
RV Dealership
General Commercial
Commercial Planned
Mission Bell
North
(C-2)
Development (CPD)
Plaza Shopping
Center
South
High Density
Residential Planned
Single -Family
Residential (H)
Development (RPD -7U)
Residential
General Commercial
Commercial Planned
VillageShopping Retail
East
(C-2)
Development (CPD)
pp g
Center
Single -Family
Residence,
West
General Commercial
Commercial Planned
Fast Food
(C-2)
Development (CPD)
Restaurant and
Commercial
Office Building
PROJECT ANALYSIS
General Discussion:
No changes are proposed to the operation of the existing RV dealership currently located
on the subject property (Attachment 4). The dealership sells new and previously owned
RVs. The facility proposes to maintain the existing sales trailer, office trailer, auto shade
structure, four storage containers, repair shop, fencing, and portable restroom on the site.
In addition, the Project proposes to install five striped customer parking spaces,
accessible ramps and an accessible portable restroom. The dealership can
accommodate up to 40 RVs. The actual number and type of RVs on the lot fluctuates
depending on the inventory available. RV sales have increased dramatically during 2020
and inventory has been challenging to secure. The applicant proposes to continue light
repairs and maintenance of the RVs on the site, which typically consists of minor warranty
maintenance, such as repairs to awnings, seatbelts, and door latches. The applicant also
contracts with a mobile detailer to wash of the RVs stored on the site from time to time.
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The RV dealership would operate approximately from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, Tuesday
through Saturday. The dealership would employ no more than five individuals at any
given time, with no more than four on site per day. The majority of the customers arrive
on-site with appointments, typically resulting in one to two appointments per day. The
Project does not include outdoor storage.
General Plan, Specific Plan, and Zoning Consistency:
The General Plan land use designation of the Project site is General Commercial (C-2).
The C-2 land use designation is intended to support the following uses: community
shopping centers, department stores, furniture and appliance stores, restaurants,
automotive uses, office and professional services, and business support services. The
zoning designation for the Project site is Commercial Planned Development (CPD), which
is consistent with the General Plan designation. As a result, the subject RV dealership is
compatible with the General Plan and zoning designation of the subject property. The
proposed RV dealership would allow the City to retain a unique sales opportunity that
benefits both local residents and regional needs. The Project is compatible with nearby
commercial uses and is located along Los Angeles Avenue, a major throughfare. The
Project site is also buffered from the single-family neighborhood to the south by Unidos
Avenue, a local road.
This Project is consistent with the Goals and Policies of the General Plan:
LAND USE ELEMENT:
• Goal 1: Attain a balanced City growth pattern which includes a full mix of land uses.
• Goals 7: Provide for a variety of commercial facilities which serve community
residents and meet regional needs.
o Policy 7.2: Commercial uses should be located along major roadways in
order to consolidate centers and provide pedestrian links to adjacent
residential areas.
• Goal 8: Provide for new commercial development which is compatible with
surrounding land uses.
Policy 8.1: New commercial uses shall be compatible in scale and character
with all adjacent commercial uses.
o Policy 8.3: Automobile and truck access to commercial properties shall be
located so as to minimize impacts to adjacent uses.
• GOAL 13: Achieve a well-balanced and diversified economy within the City which
provides a variety of economic and employment opportunities.
o Policy 13.4: The City shall work with the business community in a
cooperative manner to encourage desired businesses to locate and to
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remain in the City.
Policy 13.5: The City shall work with the business and development
community to encourage an increase in sales tax capture.
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Existing access to the site is provided by a driveway on Los Angeles Avenue with a
secondary access driveway via Unidos Avenue. An existing sidewalk along Los Angeles
Avenue provides pedestrian access to the Project site. Employees and customers may
enter either off Los Angeles Avenue or Unidos Avenue and may exit either way as well.
Test drives for RVs exit onto Unidos Avenue and may re-enter through either entrance,
returning to their original parking spaces. Trash service enters and exits off Los Angeles
Avenue.
Parking:
The zoning code does not establish a specific off-street parking requirement for this use.
In such cases, MMC Section 17.32.020.0.7 allows the off-street parking required to be
determined by the Community Development Director. Due to the unique nature of the RV
dealership, the large area available to maintain displayed RVs, and typical employee and
customer counts, the Interim Community Development Director has determined that the
existing five striped parking spaces are adequate to continue to serve the use. The
outdoor parking areas would be reserved for employee and customer parking during
hours of operation.
Landscaping:
The Project proposes to continue the operation of an existing RV dealership, no
development is proposed with this request. The existing landscape plan has been
reviewed to ensure consistency with site entrance and exit visibility as required by MMC
Section 17.32.050(A)(2). A proposed condition of approval requires the removal of barbed
wire from the southern chain link fence, which is prohibited in this zone. A condition also
requires the Applicant to either remove the storage containers from the property or
construct a masonry wall to screen view of the storage containers from the adjacent public
right(s) of way, as required by the Municipal Code (Attachment 5).
Grading and Drainage:
The Project proposes to continue the operation of an existing RV dealership, no grading
is proposed with this request. The existing lot is paved, and if chosen, it would only be
resurfaced and would generate no new impervious surfaces, therefore no new storm
drainage or National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits are
required.
Conditional Use Permit Findings:
1. The proposed use is consistent with the provisions of the General Plan, Zoning
Ordinance, and all applicable regulations in that an RV dealership is a conditionally
permitted use. This Project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element
Goal 1 of the Land Use Element to "attain a balanced City growth pattern which
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includes a full mix of land uses." The proposed use is consistent with General Plan
Land Use Element Goal No. 7 to "provide for a variety of commercial facilities which
serve community residents and meet regional needs" and Goal No. 8 to "provide
for new commercial development which is compatible with surrounding land uses".
The proposed use is also consistent with General Plan Land Use Element Goal
No. 13 to "achieve a well-balanced and diversified economy within the City which
provides a variety of economic and employment opportunities".
2. The proposed use, as conditioned, is compatible with existing and permitted land
uses in the surrounding area in that the RV dealership is consistent with existing
commercial uses within the Los Angeles Avenue corridor.
3. The proposed use, as conditioned, is compatible with the scale, visual character,
and design of surrounding properties in that the existing RV dealership use would
result in minimal changes to the exterior and interior of the lot, all of which would
be a result of the conditions of approval.
4. The proposed use, as conditioned, would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair
the utility of neighboring property or uses in that the Project proposes the continued
operation of an existing RV dealership.
5. The proposed use, as conditioned, would not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, convenience, or welfare in that the existing RV dealership conducts sales
on site in a commercial zone and must operate any test drives according to
California driving laws.
PROCESSING TIME LIMITS
Time limits have been established for the processing of development projects under the
Permit Streamlining Act (Government Code Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 4.5), the
Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Title 7, Division 2), and the California
Environmental Quality Act Statutes and Guidelines (Public Resources Code Division 13,
and California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3). Under the applicable provisions
of these regulations, the following timelines have been established for action on this
Project:
Date Application Filed: March 25, 2021
Date Application Determined Complete: July 12, 2021
Planning Commission Action Deadline: September 9, 2021
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
In accordance with the City's environmental review procedures adopted by resolution, the
Community Development Director or designee determines the level of review necessary
for a project to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Some
projects may be exempt from review based upon a specific category listed in CEQA.
Other projects may be exempt under a general rule that environmental review is not
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necessary where it can be determined that there would be no possibility of a significant
effect upon the environment. A project which does not qualify for an exemption requires
the preparation of an Initial Study to assess the level of potential environmental impacts.
The Interim Director has reviewed this Project and found it to be Categorically Exempt in
accordance with Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines
because the proposed use involves permitting the continued operation of an existing RV
dealership with limited site improvements which include new striped parking stalls, the
removal of existing barbed wire, and a potential masonry wall. Therefore, Staff has
determined that there is no substantial evidence that the Project would have a significant
effect on the environment.
NOTICING
Public Notice for this meeting was given consistent with Chapter 17.44.070 of the Zoning
Ordinance as follows:
Publication. The notice of the public hearing was published in the Ventura County
Star on July 18, 2021.
2. Mailing. The notice of the public hearing was mailed on July 15, 2021, to owners
of real property, as identified on the latest adjusted Ventura County Tax Assessor
Roles, within one -thousand (1,000) feet of the exterior boundaries of the
assessor's parcel(s) subject to the hearing.
3. Sign. One 32 square -foot sign was placed on the street frontage on July 16, 2021.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial Map
3. Applicant Narrative
4. Site Plan
5. Draft Resolution with Conditions of Approval
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Continued operation of an existing Recreation Vehicle Sales business, including new vehicle preparation
for sale. Minor warrantee maintenance to the RV portion of the units, as needed. No maintenance is
performed on the chassis (drive train, brakes, steering, or oil & transmission fluid service) at this site.
There can be a maximum of 40 RV units on site, but this is a rare occurrence. Over the last nine years of
operation the typical volume of RV's for sale on site has ranged between 25-30 units at any one time. The
operation involves 5 employees (sales staff, RV prep & maintenance, site maintenance & RV unit location,
clerical staff and owner -manager). My new RV units arrive clean. We normally utilize what's called a dry
wash, we spray on a solution and wipe off. The hours of operation are 9-5 Tuesday through Saturday and
customers average 1-2 per day, primarily by appointment only.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-658
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2021-02, TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED OPERATION
OF AN EXISTING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE DEALERSHIP (TOM
LINDSTROM RV, INC) AT 500 LOS ANGELES AVENUE AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH, ON THE APPLICATION OF JOHN
NEWTON.
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2021, an application was filed for a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 2021-02 by John Newton, on behalf of Tom Lindstrom RV, Inc., to allow
the continued operation of an existing recreational vehicle dealership (Tom Lindstrom RV,
Inc) at 500 Los Angeles Avenue; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on July 27, 2021, the Planning
Commission considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto, and written
public comments; opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony
both for and against the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has determined that CUP
No. 2021-02 is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines. The proposed use involves the continued operation of an existing RV sales
lot, with limited site improvements which include new striped parking stalls, the removal of
existing barbed wire, and a potential masonry wall. Therefore, no further environmental
documentation is needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: The Planning Commission,
based on its own independent analysis and judgment, concurs with the Community
Development Director's determination that the project is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. The proposed use involves
the continued operation of an existing RV sales lot, with limited site improvements which
include new striped parking stalls, removal of existing barbed wire, and a potential
masonry wall. Therefore, no further environmental documentation is needed.
SECTION 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS: Based upon the
information set forth in the staff report(s), accompanying studies, and oral and written
public testimony, the Planning Commission makes the following findings in accordance
with City of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section 17.44.040:
PC Attachment 5
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A. The proposed use is consistent with the provisions of the General Plan, Zoning
Ordinance, and all applicable regulations in that an RV dealership is a conditionally
permitted use. This Project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element
Goal 1 of the Land Use Element to "attain a balanced City growth pattern which
includes a full mix of land uses." The proposed use is consistent with General Plan
Land Use Element Goal No. 7 to "provide for a variety of commercial facilities which
serve community residents and meet regional needs" and Goal No. 8 to "provide
for new commercial development which is compatible with surrounding land uses".
The proposed use is also consistent with General Plan Land Use Element Goal No.
13 to "achieve a well-balanced and diversified economy within the City which
provides a variety of economic and employment opportunities".
B. The proposed use, as conditioned, is compatible with existing and permitted land
uses in the surrounding area in that the RV dealership lot is consistent with existing
commercial uses within the Los Angeles Avenue corridor.
C. The proposed use, as conditioned, is compatible with the scale, visual character,
and design of surrounding properties in that the existing RV dealership use would
result in minimal changes to the exterior and interior of the lot, all of which would be
a result of the conditions of approval.
D. The proposed use, as conditioned, would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair
the utility of neighboring property or uses in that the Project proposes the continued
operation of an existing RV dealership.
E. The proposed use, as conditioned, would not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, convenience, or welfare in that the existing RV dealership conducts sales
on site in a commercial zone and must operate any test drives according to
California driving laws.
SECTION 3. PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL: The Planning
Commission herby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-02 subject to the Standard
and Special Conditions of Approval found in Exhibit A attached.
SECTION 4. FILING OF RESOLUTION: The Community Development Director
shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be
filed in the book of original resolutions.
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 27th day of July, 2021.
Kipp Landis
Chair
Douglas Spondello, AICP
Interim Community Development Director
Exhibit A: Standard and Special Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No.
2021-02
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) No. 2021-02
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
The applicant shall comply with Standard Conditions of Approval as adopted by City
Council Resolution No. 2009-2799. The standard conditions identified below are those
conditions that are applicable to the Project.
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
218. Within thirty (30) calendar days of approval of this entitlement, the applicant shall
sign and return to the Planning Division an Affidavit of Agreement and Notice of
Entitlement Permit Conditions of Approval, indicating that the applicant has read
and agrees to meet all Conditions of Approval of this entitlement. The Affidavit of
Agreement/Notice shall include a legal description of the subject property, and have
the appropriate notary acknowledgement suitable for recordation.
220. The Conditions of Approval of this entitlement and all provisions of the City of
Moorpark Municipal Code and adopted City policies at the time of the entitlement
approval, supersede all conflicting notations, specifications, dimensions, typical
sections and the like which may be shown on said plans or application.
221. Conditions of this entitlement may not be interpreted as permitting or requiring any
violation of law or any unlawful rules or regulations or orders of an authorized
governmental agency.
223. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its agents,
officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or its
agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval by
the City or any of its agencies, departments, commissions, agents, officers, or
employees concerning this entitlement approval, which claim, action or proceeding
is brought within the time period provided therefore in Government Code Section
66499.37 or other sections of state law as applicable. The City will promptly notify
the applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding, and, if the City should fail to
do so or should fail to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not
thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City or its
agents, officers and employees pursuant to this condition.
a. The City may, within its unlimited discretion, participate in the defense of any
such claim, action or proceeding if both of the following occur:
iii. The City bears its own attorney fees and costs;
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iv. The City defends the claim, action or proceeding in good faith.
d. The applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement of such
claim, action or proceeding unless the settlement is approved by the
applicant. The applicant's obligations under this condition shall apply
regardless of whether a building permit is issued pursuant to the permit or
the use is inaugurated.
224. If any of the conditions or limitations of this approval are held to be invalid, that
holding does not invalidate any of the remaining conditions or limitations set forth.
225. All facilities and uses, other than those specifically requested in the application and
those accessory uses allowed by the Municipal Code, are prohibited unless
otherwise permitted through application for Modification consistent with the
requirements of the zone and any other adopted ordinances, specific plans,
landscape guidelines, or design guidelines.
FEES
226. Entitlement Processing: Prior to the approval of any Zoning Clearance for this
entitlement, the applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department
all outstanding entitlement case processing fees, including all applicable City legal
service fees. This payment shall be made within sixty (60) calendar days after the
approval of this entitlement.
227. Condition Compliance: Prior to the issuance of any Zoning Clearance, building
permit, grading permit, or advanced grading permit, the applicant shall submit to
the Community Development Department the Condition Compliance review
deposit.
228. Electronic Conversion: In accordance with City policy, the applicant shall submit to
the Community Development Department, City Engineer and Public Works Director
and the Building and Safety Division the City's electronic image conversion fee for
entitlement/condition compliance documents; Final Map/ engineering improvement
plans/permit documents; and building plans/permit documents, respectively.
230. Storm Drain Discharge Maintenance Fee: Prior to or concurrently with the issuance
of a Zoning Clearance for building permit, the applicant shall pay to the Community
Development Department citywide Storm Drain Discharge Maintenance Fee. The
fee shall be paid in accordance with City Council adopted Storm Drain Discharge
Maintenance Fee requirements in effect at the time of building permit application.
PLANNING DIVISION STANDARD CONDITIONS
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232. Parking areas must be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the
Moorpark Municipal Code. All parking space and loading bay striping must be
maintained so that it remains clearly visible during the life of the development.
233. Prior to any re -striping of the parking area, a Zoning Clearance is required. All
disabled parking spaces and paths of travel must be re -striped and maintained in
their original approved locations unless new locations are approved by the
Community Development Director.
234. Loading and unloading operations are allowed only between the hours of 6:00 a.m.
and 10:00 p.m. unless additional hours are approved by the City Council. More
restrictive hours for loading and unloading may be imposed by the Community
Development Director if there are noise and other issues that make the loading and
unloading incompatible with the adjacent residential uses. There shall be no idling
of trucks while loading or unloading.
236. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for any use which requires handling of
hazardous or potentially hazardous materials, the applicant shall provide proof that
he/she has obtained the necessary permits from Ventura County Environmental
Health Division. Should the Community Development Director determine that a
compatibility study is required; the applicant shall apply for a Permit Modification to
the entitlement.
238. The continued maintenance of the subject site and facilities is subject to periodic
inspection by the City. The Applicant and his/her successors, heirs, and assigns
shall be required to remedy any defects in ground or building maintenance, as
indicated by the City within five (5) working days from written notification.
239. No noxious odors may be generated from any use on the subject site.
240. The applicant and his/her successors, heirs, and assigns shall remove any graffiti
within seventy-two (72) hours from written notification by the City of Moorpark. All
such graffiti removal shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director.
241. Should continued compliance with these Conditions of Approval not be met the
Community Development Director may modify the conditions in accordance with
Municipal Code Section 17.44.100 and sections amendatory or supplementary
thereto, declare the project to be out of compliance, or the Director may declare, for
some other just cause, the project to be a public nuisance. The applicant shall be
liable to the City for any and all costs and expenses to the City involved in thereafter
abating the nuisance and in obtaining compliance with the Conditions of Approval
or applicable codes. If the applicant fails to pay all City costs related to this action,
the City may enact special assessment proceedings against the parcel of land upon
which the nuisance existed (Municipal Code Section 1.12.170).
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243. Prior to issuance of Zoning Clearance for the first building permit, the applicant shall
submit a Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan to the City's Solid Waste
Management staff and the Community Development Director for review and
approval. The Plan must include a designated building manager, who is responsible
for initiating on-site waste materials recycling programs, including acquiring storage
bins for the separation of recyclable materials and coordination and maintenance
of a curbside pickup schedule.
247. All landscaping must be maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, free of
weeds, litter and debris.
VENTURA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT STANDARD CONDITIONS:
52. Commercial trash dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic
yards or greater may not be stored or placed within five feet of openings,
combustible walls, or combustible roof eave lines unless protected by approved
automatic sprinklers.
53. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, building plans for all A, E, H, I, R-1 and
R-2 Occupancies shall be submitted, with payment for plan check, to the Fire
District for review and approval.
54. Prior to installation of any fire protection system, including, but not limited to
sprinklers, dry chemical, hood systems, the applicant shall submit plans, along with
the required fee for plan check, to the Fire District for review and approval. Fire
sprinkler systems with one -hundred or more heads must be supervised by a fire
alarm system in accordance with Fire District requirements.
55. Prior to installation of the fire alarm system (if required), the applicant shall submit
plans, along with the required fee for plan check, to the Fire District for review and
approval. The fire alarm system must be installed in all buildings in accordance with
California Building and Fire Code.
57. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain a copy of
Ventura County Fire District Form No. 126 "Requirements for Construction."
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING DIVISION SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. This Conditional Use Permit is granted or approved with the City's designated
approving body retaining and reserving the right and jurisdiction to review and to
modify the permit—including the conditions of approval—based on changed
circumstances. Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to, major
modification of the business; a change in scope, emphasis, size, or nature of the
business; the expansion, alteration, reconfiguration, or change of use; or the fact
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that the use is negatively impacting surrounding uses by virtue of impacts not
identified at the time of application for the conditional use permit or impacts that are
much greater than anticipated or disclosed at the time of application for the
conditional use permit. The reservation of right to review any permit granted or
approved under this chapter by the City's designated approving body is in addition
to, and not in lieu of, the right of the City, its Planning Commission, City Council and
designated approving body to review and revoke or modify any permit granted or
approved under this chapter for any violations of the conditions imposed on such
permit.
2. The City of Moorpark reserves the right to modify, suspend or revoke for cause this
conditional use permit consistent with Chapter 17.44 of the Moorpark Municipal
Code or as may be amended in the future.
3. During any activity that may require the need for additional security, security
personnel must be provided to monitor the parking area(s) designated for use by
customers of the facility. The applicant shall work with the Police Department and
Community Development Department staff to determine which activities shall
require additional security.
4. The applicant shall comply with Chapter 8.32 PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PUBLIC
PLACES at all times and shall provide signs consistent with Section 8.32.040 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director, prior to initiation of the uses allowed by this permit. Any smoking area, if
desired, shall comply with Section 8.32.030 of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
5. Trash, recycling and potential food waste services must be provided by the City's
franchised waste hauler, Waste Management. Services may be set up by calling
(805) 522-9400. Use of any other third -party waste hauler is prohibited.
6. The proprietor shall reimburse the City of Moorpark for any additional police or other
costs incurred by the City as a result of operations of the facility, including 15%
overhead on any such services.
7. All necessary permits must be obtained from the Building and Safety Division and
all construction shall be in compliance with the Moorpark Building Code and all
other applicable regulations.
8. Applicant shall remove barbed wire from southern chain link fence within 30 days
of approval of conditional use permit.
9. On-site repair and maintenance of recreational vehicles shall be limited to warranty
maintenance, as described in the staff report. Oil/transmission changes, engine
repair and other commercial auto service is not permitted.
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10. Detailing of recreational vehicles on-site shall be limited to dry wash or washes that
include water capture and recovery to prevent the discharge of industrial
wastewater into the storm drain. If service is provided by a third party, they must
obtain a business registration and mobile detailing permit from the City.
11. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire six months from the date of issuance
unless a Purchase and Sale Agreement has been approved to transfer the
ownership of the subject property to the Applicant. A single one-year extension can
be granted by the Community Development Director if requested in writing by the
Applicant no less than 30 days prior to the expiration of this permit.
12. Within 30 days of this approval, Applicant shall install a "no left turn" sign on the
backside of the fence at the egress driveway at Los Angeles Avenue and a striped
right turn arrow at the site egress onto Los Angeles Avenue subject to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
13. Within six months of the approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement to transfer
the ownership of the subject property to the Applicant, Applicant shall construct a
masonry wall to screen view of the storage containers from the adjacent public
right(s) of way, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director. A
single one-year extension can be granted by the Community Development Director
if requested in writing by the Applicant no less than 30 days prior to the expiration
of this permit as referenced in Condition 11. Alternatively, Applicant shall remove
the storage containers from the property.