HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2021 0928 PC ITEM 10ACITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
Planning Commission Meeting
of September 28, 2021
ACTION: Approved Staff Recommendation.
BY: K. Valencia
Item: 10.A.
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2021.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Item: 10.A.
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California July 27, 2021, 2021
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on July
27, 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 7:11 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Interim Community Development Director Spondello led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Administrative Specialist Valencia administered roll call.
Present: Commissioners Alva, Brodsly, Vice Chair Barrett, and Chair
Landis.
Staff Present: Douglas Spondello, Interim Community Development
Director; Nicholas Ghirelli, Assistant City Attorney, Freddy
Carrillo, Associate Planner II; Philip Neumann, Planning
Technician; Ky Spangler, City Clerk; Hanna Dever,
Community Development Intern; and Kat Valencia,
Administrative Specialist.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
Interim Community Development Director Spondello read into the record a public
comment received from Mr. Brian Rokos, congratulating his brother, Mr. Bruce Rokos, on
his appointment to Planning Commissioner.
A. City Clerk Ky Spangler, administered the Oath of Office to new Planning
Commissioner.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
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6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE COMMISSION:
Interim Community Development Director Spondello announced that on July 7,
2021, City Council approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-04 and Commercial
Planned Development No. 2020-01 for the development of High -Tech Auto, the
proposed 6,186 Square -Foot, Single -Story Auto Repair Shop located at 13816
Princeton Avenue.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider a Resolution ADDrovina Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-02. to
Allow Continued Outdoor Recreational Vehicle Sales, Portable Sales and
Office Trailers, Storage Containers and Associated Site Work 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: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. PC -2021-658 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-
02. (Staff: Philip Neumann)
Planning Technician Neumann gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on the following: 1) Clarification regarding the requirement to remove
barbed wire.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Mr. John Newton commended City Staff on the Conditional
Use Permit and made himself available for any questions the Commission
may have.
Chair Landis asked Mr. Newton to share some information regarding the
business and any impact Covid-19 has had on sales.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners, staff, and applicant and
their representatives regarding: 1) Appointment date and times; 2) RV
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warranty repairs; and 3) Commendation for cooperation between applicant
and staff.
MOTION: Commissioner Barrett moved, and Commissioner Alva seconded
a motion to approve staff recommendation, with changes as proposed by
the Commission, including adoption of Resolution No. 2021-658. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote 5-0.
B. Consider a Resolution Recommending Approval to the City Council to
Amend the Terms of a Develoament Aareement Related to a Previously -
Approved Residential Protect at 150 Casey Road and Making a
Determination that a Previously Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration is
Applicable to the Amendment, on the Application of Chris Dart for Danco
Communities (on Behalf of Essex Moorpark Owner L.P.) Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and
close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2021-659
recommending to the City Council Approval of First Amendment to the
Development Agreement by and between the City of Moorpark and Essex
Moorpark Owner L.P. (Staff: Freddy A. Carrillo)
Commissioner Alva made a disclosure statement regarding her involvement
with the Boys and Girls Club which is located adjacent to the property in
question. There is no financial interest involved.
Interim Community Development Director Spondello provided a brief
statement regarding Development Agreements.
Associate Planner II Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioner, staff, and Assistant City
Attorney Ghirelli, which focused on the following: 1) Impact fees; 2) CEQA
mitigated negative declaration summary; 3) Clarification regarding the
number of affordable units; 4) Project compliance with Article 34 of
California Constitution related to affordable public housing; 5) City -imposed
requirement for affordable housing; 6) Federal Low -Income Tax Credit and
project funding; 7) Impact to the Boys and Girls Club; 8) Traffic analysis; 9)
Affordable housing agreement; 10) Approximate ratio of covered to
uncovered parking; and 11) High Street widening.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
Mr. Chris Dart, Applicant, offered information regarding the Essex Project
including whether broadband internet service would be available to
residents, impact to the Boys and Girls Club, reconfiguration of the space
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being used, amenities and services, timing, and clarification regarding the
standard development fees.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners, staff, applicant and their
representatives, and Assistant City Attorney Ghirelli regarding: 1) Projects
in close proximity to City of Moorpark previously completed by Applicant
and that have included affordable housing units; 2) Project budget; 3) Status
of tax -credit funding application and potential award date; 4) Whether
carports will have electric vehicle charging; 5) Covered carport spaces per
building; 6) Bicycle parking; 7) Power pole undergrounding cost and
clarification of staff recommendation; 8) Clarification from Assistant City
Attorney Ghirelli regarding the term of the development agreement as it
pertains to power poles; 9) If/Then statements reflected in Section 10 of the
proposed First Amendment; 10) Public transportation in the vicinity of the
project site.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners in support of the project,
concern regarding funding, timeline, low-income sources improvement,
addition of Safe Harbor partnership to provide recreation/education
programs for residents.
Assistant City Attorney Ghirelli gave information regarding the Federally
Authorized low-income housing tax credit.
MOTION: Commissioner Alva moved, and Commissioner Brodsly
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of
Resolution No. 2021-659. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 5-0.
C. Consider a Resolution Recommending Approval to the City Council to
Modify a Previously -Approved Residential Development at 635 Los Angeles
Avenue In Order to Reduce the Number of Units from 69 to 63 with Related
Site Changes Remove a Condition of Approval Requiring All Utilities to be
Placed Underground and Modify the Terms of the Development
Agreement and Making a Determination that a Previously Adopted
Negative Declaration is Applicable to the Project, on the Application of
Menashe Kozar for Summer Land Partners Group, Inc. (on behalf of Sky
Line 66, LLC.) 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and
close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2021-660
recommending to the City Council Approval of Modification No. 1 to
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2014-02 and First
Amendment to the Development Agreement by and between the City of
Moorpark and Sky Line 66, LLC. (Staff: Freddy A. Carrillo)
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Commissioner Rokos offered a disclosure statement informing the
Commission that the company he is employed by produced the public notice
sign for the project site.
Associate Planner II Carillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on the following: 1) Whether left hand turns would be allowed on LA Avenue;
2) Everett Street; 3) Secondary access to Mission Bell Plaza; 4) Plans for
Everest Avenue; 5) The background on the standard condition of approval
requiring undergrounding and whether the City supports the request for the
special condition regarding the utility pole; and 6) Impact fees.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
Mr. Andrew Brady thanked staff on behalf of the applicant and made himself
available for any questions the Commission and staff may have.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioner in support of the project.
MOTION: Commissioner Rokos moved, and Commissioner Barrett
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of
Resolution No. 2021-658. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 5-0.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2021. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
MOTION: Commissioner Barrett moved, and Commissioner Brodsly seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation, approving Item 10.A. of the Consent
Calendar. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, with Commissioner Rokos
abstaining.
B. Consider Approval of the Special City Council and Planning Commission
Joint Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2021.
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Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
MOTION: Commissioner Alva moved, and Commissioner Barrett seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation, approving Item 10.13. of the Consent
Calendar. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, with Commissioner Rokos
abstaining.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Chair Landis moved, and Commissioner Rokos seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote 5-0. The time
was 8:11 p.m.
Kipp Landis
Chair
Douglas Spondello, AICP
Interim Community Development Director