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Mooraark. California Seatember 28. 2021
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
September 28, 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 7:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Alva led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Administrative Specialist Valencia administered roll call.
Present: Commissioners Alva, Brodsly, Rokos, Vice Chair Barrett, and
Chair Landis.
Staff Present: Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director; Doug
Spondello, Planning Manager; Freddy Carrillo, Associate
Planner II; 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:
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Commissioner Rokos made an announcement regarding Moorpark Country Days.
Planning Manager Spondello introduced new Community Development Director,
Carlene Saxton.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-06, to
Allow the Oaeration of a 1.079 Sauare-Foot Retail Tobacco and Products
Store Within an Existing 165,294 Square -Foot Shopping Center, located at
525 Los Angeles Avenue, Suite E, and Making a Determination of
Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in
Connection Therewith, on the Application of Louai Jarjor (for J's Smoke
Shop). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public
testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -
2021 -661 for approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-06. (Staff:
Freddy Carrillo)
Associate Planner II Freddy Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on the following: 1) Clarification on Condition No. 19; 2) Concentration of
tobacco stores, 3) Window tinting; 4) Age restrictions for patrons entering
the facility; 5) Staffing plans, including age restrictions for staff members;
and 6) Public Notice Requirements.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Mr. Louai Jarjor discussed expansion plans and made
himself available for any questions the Commission may have.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners, staff, and applicant and
their representatives regarding: 1) Age restriction for staff members; 2)
Responsible tobacco sales job training; 3) Staffing plans, 4) Staff security
measures; 5) Whether the back door will remain locked during work hours;
6) Whether the glass showcase behind the counter will be locked; 7)
Whether the existing benches will remain in their current location or be
relocated; 8) Policies and procedures for underage patrons; 9) Security
cameras; 10) The requirement to place signs prohibiting smoking in areas
outside of the facility; 11) Loitering concerns; 12) Removal of benches as a
condition of approval; 13) Whether some of the same products that are
being sold in the City of Simi Valley store will be sold in the City of Moorpark.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
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A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff regarding: 1)
Concerns regarding children within the shopping center; 2) Addition of
condition requiring furniture to be relocated to a different location within the
shopping center; 3) Commendations to staff; 4) Condition of approval
establishing the requirement for "no smoking" signs to be placed near any
seating areas.
MOTION: Commissioner Brodsly moved, and Commissioner Barrett
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, with the addition of a
condition requiring the existing benches in front of the tenant space to be
relocated, including adoption of Resolution No. PC -2021-661. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote 5-0.
B. Consider a Resolution Recommending That the City Council Approve
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-01 Amending Chapters 17.08
(Definitions) and 7.20 (Uses by Zone) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark
Municipal Code to Define Certain Uses Involving Industrial Hemp and
Related Products, and to Identify the Zones in Which These Uses Would be
Prohibited, Permitted, and Conditionally Permitted, and Making a
Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public
hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2021-662 recommending to the
City Council approval of an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2021-01. (Staff: Shanna Farley -Judkins)
Principal Planner Shanna Farley -Judkins gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioner and staff, which focused
on the following: 1) Whether any applications or formal proposals have been
received regarding industrial hemp, 2) Current home occupation related to
online sales of CBD oil and associated products; 3) Clarification of Home
Occupation Permits; 4) Whether public notification is required for Home
Occupation Permits; 5) How City will enforce accessory retail sales floor
area percentage requirement; 6) County of Ventura updated ordinance
addressing residential neighbors' concerns pertaining to the cultivation of
hemp; 7) Boundary recommendation to protect various areas of the City
from hemp -related odors; 8) Statewide hemp crop reductions over the last
year, and what that reduction is due to; 10) Transient movement of odors
related to hemp; 11) Stand-alone CBD store; and 13) Whether any proposal
beyond a five percent (5%) accessory retail sales floor area will be required
to go through the Planning Commission Conditional Use Permit process.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
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Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff regarding: 1)
Commendation to staff; and 2) Support for the project.
MOTION: Commissioner Alva moved, and Commissioner Brodsly
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of
Resolution No. PC -2021-662. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote
5-0.
PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2021.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Findina of General Plan Consistencv for the Purchase of Proaert
at 240 Los Angeles Avenue by the City of Moorpark for Public Purposes.
Staff Recommendation: Find the acquisition of the property at 240 Los
Angeles Avenue in conformity with the General Plan and direct staff to
report this finding to the City Council. (Staff: Kat Valencia)
MOTION: Commissioner Barret moved,
motion to approve the Consent Calendar
vote 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
and Commissioner Rokos seconded a
The motion carried by unanimous voice
MOTION: Chair Landis moved, and Commissioner Alva seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 5-0. The time
was 8:13 p.m.
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Carlene Saxton
Community Development Director