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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2021 0622 PC REGMINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Mooraark. California June 22. 2021. 2021 A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on June 22, 2021, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Landis called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Haverstock led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Administrative Specialist Valencia administered roll call. Present: Commissioners Alva, Brodsly, Haverstock, Vice Chair Barrett, and Chair Landis (via Zoom). Staff Present: Douglas Spondello, Interim Community Development Director; Shanna Farley -Judkins, Principal Planner; and Kat Valencia, Administrative Specialist. 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: Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 June 22, 2021 None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider a Resolution Recommending to the City Council Approval to Amend the Terms of a Development Agreement Related to a Previously - Approved Residential Project Consisting of a 200 -Unit Apartment Complex and Associated Site Improvements on Approximately 11.66 Acres Located at 150 Casey Road, on the Application of Chris Dart, for Danco Communities (on Behalf of Essex Moorpark Owner L.P.) Staff Recommendation: 1) Open and continue the public hearing to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of July 27, 2021. (Staff: Freddy A. Carrillo) Interim Community Development Director Spondello recommended the Commission open and continue the public hearing to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting. Chair Landis opened the public hearing, hearing to remain open until next Regular Planning Commission Meeting. There were no speakers. MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved, and Commissioner Brodsly seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation and continue the public hearing to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of July 27, 2021. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote 5-0. B. Consider a Resolution Recommending Approval of Commercial Planned Development No. 2020-01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-04, to Allow the Demolition of an Existing 2,300 Square -foot Building and Develop a 6,186 Square -Foot, Single -Story Auto Repair Shop and Associated Site Improvements Located at 13816 Princeton Avenue, and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Connection Therewith, On the Application of Abdul Salehi. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2021- 657 recommending approval to the City Council of Commercial Planned Development No. 2020-01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-04. (Staff: Shanna Farley -Judkins) Principal Planner Farley -Judkins gave the staff report. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 June 22, 2021 A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused on the following: 1) Clarification of Special Condition No. 12, 2) Whether all work will take place inside the building; 3) CEQA exemption; 4) Utility pole waiver; 5) Whether there would be a loss of power related to undergrounding utilities; 6) Ultimate intent regarding undergrounding utilities Citywide; and 7) Cost impacts associated with underground utilities. Chair Landis opened the public hearing. There were no speakers. A discussion followed among the Commissioners, staff, and applicant and their representatives regarding: 1) Whether this project is an expansion of the existing adjacent property business; 2) Projected number of employees; 3) After hours vehicle parking; 4) Window maintenance plans; 5) Whether High Street specific plan was taken into consideration when choosing brick color used for building to match Fire Station 42 or 76 Gas Station; 6) The proposed brick material; 7) Whether applicant is happy with the final brick decided upon; 8) Whether the brick will wrap around the building; and 9) Staff's recommendation regarding the design of the building. Principal Planner Farley -Judkins read into the record an email comment received by Mr. Tim Saivar voicing concern regarding storefront windows proposed near irrigation. Commissioner Alva requested clarification from the applicant regarding the cause for the additional windows. Chair Landis closed the public hearing. A discussion followed among the Commissioners in support of the project, with modified Special Conditions of Approval, ensuring High Street architectural consistency. The Commissioners and staff discussed the removal of the powerlines, clarifying the responsibility of the applicant to cover the cost of the removal. Commissioner Haverstock voiced support for Special Conditions No. 1 and No. 12, the review of CEQA conducted by Staff that determined mitigation requirements unnecessary, and staff's explanation regarding storefront windows. Chair Landis voiced concern regarding the color of the brick being used for the building and requested that staff determine that the proposed brick be consistent with what the themes and requirements are for High Street. Interim Community Development Director Spondello offered to review the materials and present the City Council with various brick options or confirm the current selection. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 June 22, 2021 Commissioner Haverstock confirmed with Staff that the direction to ensure that the architecture adheres to the design elements of the Downtown Specific Plan is satisfied through the Standard Conditions. Commissioner Brodsly informed Chair Landis that the applicant had a raised hand to speak. Chaired Landis gave the applicant some deference and reopened the public hearing. The applicant voiced disagreement with Special Condition No. 1; also requested Condition No. 20 be removed due to set back issues and requested a new Special Condition that allows for easier access to the transformer in the rear of the building by reducing the length of the existing planter in the last parking stall from 18 feet to 13 feet. Chair Landis closed the public hearing. Staff acknowledged applicants' comments and recommended to the Commission no change to the existing Conditions of Approval. Chair Landis confirmed with Staff that the Conditions of Approval are a recommendation to City Council and any issues the applicant may have may be raised with the City Council. Discussion followed between Commissioners and staff regarding whether Special Condition No. 20 would be covered under Special Condition No. 1 if it were to be removed. MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved, and Commissioner Brodsly seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, with changes as proposed by the Commission, including Special Condition No. 12 and the deletion of Special Condition No. 20, as well as the adoption of Resolution No. 2021-657. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote 5-0. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: Commissioner Brodsly announced the resignation of Commissioner Haverstock. Chair Landis and the Commissioners recognized Commissioner Haverstock. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 June 22, 2021 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2021. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved, and Commissioner Alva seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote 5-0. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Chair Landis moved, and Commissioner Alva seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote 5-0. The time was 8:11 p.m. Douglas Spondello, AICP Interim Community Development Director Kip andis Ch it