HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2021 1123 PC REGMINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California November 23, 2021
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
November 23, 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:
Planning Manager Spondello led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Administrative Specialist Valencia administered roll call.
Present: Commissioners Rokos, Vice Chair Barrett, and Chair Landis.
Absent: Commissioner Alva, Commissioner Brodsly
Staff Present: Doug Spondello, Planning Manager; Freddy Carrillo,
Associate Planner II; Shanna Farley, Principal Planner; and
Kat Valencia, Administrative Specialist.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
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7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE COMMISSION:
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Commissioner Rokos made an announcement regarding the Holiday on High
Street event. Planning Manager Spondello made an announcement regarding SB -
9 Administrative subdivisions, League of Cities Planning Commissioners
Academy, and General Plan Land Use Survey.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution No. PC -2021-664, Approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2021-08 to Allow the Operation of a 3,260 Square -Foot Mixed Martial
Arts Training Center, located at 790 Los Angeles Avenue, Suite F3 (Within
the Village at Moorpark Shopping Center), and Making a Determination of
Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in
Connection Therewith, on the Application of Dan Anderson for American
Hapkido, Inc.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public
testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -
2021 -664 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-08 and finding the
project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Staff:
Freddy Carrillo)
Associate Planner II Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on the following: 1) Whether there is an emergency exit on the rear side of
the building; 2) Site map questions pertaining to foot traffic and children's
safety; and 3) Parking.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and applicant and their
representatives which focused on the following: 1) Foot traffic; 2) Training
regime; 3) Whether any of the training would take place outside of the
facility; and 3) Whether applicant would consider a no loading zone in front
of business.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff which focused
on the following: 1) Support for the business; and 2) The request for a
condition of approval to include a requirement to restrict drop off/pick-up in
front of business.
MOTION: Commissioner Barrett moved, and Commissioner Rokos
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation with modified
conditions of approval, including adoption of Resolution No. PC -2021-664.
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The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 3-0, Commissioners Alva and
Brodsly absent.
B. Consider Resolution No. PC -2021-665, Recommending That the City
Council Approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2021-02 and the First
Amendment to the Development Agreement Between the City of Moorpark
and NLA 118, LLC to Expand the Potential Uses that May be Conducted
Within the Commercial Planned Development Zone at 14349 White Sage
Road, and Adopt a Negative Declaration Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act in Association Therewith, on the Application of
Thomas Schlender on behalf of NLA 118, LLC.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public
testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -
2021 -665 recommending to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2021-02, approval of the First Amendment to the
Development Agreement No. 2004-02 between the City of Moorpark, and
NLA 118, LLC, and adoption of a Negative Declaration in association
therewith. (Staff: Shanna Farley)
Principal Planner Farley gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on the following: 1) Whether filming is limited to the inside of the building; 2)
Whether a traffic study is necessary; 3) Whether there are any conflicts
associated with adjacent uses; and 4) Whether there are any tax
implications to the City associated with the proposed changes.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
The applicant's representative, Mr. Bram White, thanked staff.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and applicant's
representative which focused on the following: 1) Why applicant believes
the movie studio would be a benefit.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff which focused
on the following: 1) Support for the business; 2) Commendation for staff.
MOTION: Commissioner Rokos moved, and Commissioner Barrett
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of
Resolution No. PC -2021-665. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote
3-0, Commissioners Alva and Brodsly absent.
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9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Consider Approval of the Reqular Meetinq Minutes of October 26, 2021.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
MOTION: Commissioner Barrett moved, and Commissioner Rokos seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote 3-0, Commissioners Alva and Brodsly absent.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Barrett moved, and Commissioner Rokos seconded a
motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 3-0,
Commissioners Alva and Brodsly absent. The time was 7:49 p.m.
Carlene Saxton
Community Development Director