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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2021 0727 PC REGMINUTES 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 ll; 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. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. July 27. 2021 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 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 July 27, 2021 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 Develooment Aareement Related to a Previously - Approved Residential Project 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 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 July 27, 2021 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) Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark California Page 5 July 27, 2021 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. Minutes of the Planning Commission Mooraark. California Paae 6 July 27. 2021 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. Douglas Spondello, AICP Interim Community Development Director