HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2022 0222 PC REGMINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California February 22, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
February 22, 2022, 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 7:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Community Development Director, Carlene Saxton, 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; 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:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE COMMISSION:
Community Development Director Saxton made an announcement regarding the
Hitch Ranch Environmental Impact Report and announced a Special Planning
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Commission Meeting taking place on March 14, 2022, for the purpose of soliciting
additional public input.
During the adjournment portion of the meeting, Commissioner Brodsly made an
announcement regarding resident inquiries and speculation pertaining to Mission
Bell Plaza.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider a Resolution Recommending to the City Council the Adoption of
an Amended and Restated Deed Restriction for a Vacant, 21.32 -acre
Property Located on the West Side of Princeton Avenue and South of State
Route 118, Requiring a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to a
Mixed -Use (Residential and Commercial) Land Use Designation Prior to
Future Development of the Property and Making a Determination of
Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in
Connection Therewith, on the Application of Ron Drori, of Princeton
Development LLC, on behalf of Sunbelt Enterprises, LLC (Staff: Shanna
Farley)
Principal Planner Farley gave the staff report
A discussion followed between the Commissioners and Staff regarding the
following: 1) Clarification on purpose of meeting discussion; 2) Height restriction in
current designation; and 3) Current designation guidelines.
Public disclosure was made by Commissioner Rokos and Commissioner Alva
regarding individual meetings they had with the developer and developer's
representative on February 16 and February 22, 2022.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
Mr. John Newton spoke in support of staff recommendation and shared some
information regarding a possible process for the general plan amendment.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Planning Commissioners, staff, and consultant
which focused on the following: 1) Proximity to Moorpark college; 2) Mixed use
helping meet RHNE allocation; and 3) Support for mixed use designation.
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MOTION. Commissioner Rokos moved, and Commissioner Brodsly seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by roll call vote 5-0.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 25,
2022. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of January 13,
2022. 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 5-0.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION. Chair Landis moved, and Commissioner Brodsly seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 5-0. The time
was 7:22 p.m.
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Carlene Saxton
Community Development Director