HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2022 0113 PC SPCMINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark California January 13, 2022
A Special Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
January 13, 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:
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.
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Doug Spondello, Planning Manager; Carlene Saxton,
Community Development Director; 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 the Ventura County
Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee.
Planning Manager Spondello made an announcement regarding the new process
to apply conditions of approval to discretionary entitlements heard by the Planning
Commission in December 2021, authorized by City Council during the meeting of
January 5, 2022.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Forwarding Draft 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element to the
California Department of Housing and Community Development for Review
and Comment. Staff Recommendation: 1) Consider Draft 2021-2029
General Plan Housing Element (Housing element); and 2) Provide a
recommendation to the City Council to forward the Draft to the California
Department of Housing and Community Development for review and
comment. (Staff: Doug Spondello)
A discussion followed among staff, the Commission, and housing element
consultant, which focused on the following: 1) Clarification regarding discussion
items vs public hearing items; 2) RHNA Allocation; 3) Regional number for
housing; 4) Local control and state mandates; and 5) Reason for a higher threshold
for above moderate housing.
Bernardo Perez, a House Farm Workers representative, expressed general
support for the City of Moorpark's Draft 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element,
made some comments and asked some questions pertaining to matters important
to House Farm Workers.
Following Mr. Perez's comments, a discussion occurred between the Commission
and Mr. Perez which focused on the following: 1) The possible need for a proposed
farm worker housing study to evaluate the difference between what farm operators
and Ventura County Agricultural Commission believe is necessary; 2) Hitch Ranch
Project; and 3) Housing trust fund.
Sharon Noel, a Moorpark resident, and General Plan Update Committee member,
expressed concern with the General Plan Land Use Element numbers being higher
than the state mandated RHNA numbers. A discussion followed among the
Commissioners, staff and Mrs. Noel which focused on the following: 1) RHNA
numbers being a state minimum assigned over an eight-year period, while the
General Plan Land Use Element covers a period through 2050; 2) The reason why
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a total with a buffer is necessary and serves the needs of the Community; 3) Table
2, 2021-2029 RHNA Accommodation Summary; and 4) Concerns with
overdevelopment.
A discussion followed among the Commissioner and staff which focused on the
following: 1) Mixed-use development; 2) California assembly bill AB -1398; 3)
Mortgage Credit Certificate Program; 4) Community Development Financial
Institutions Fund; 5) Clarification regarding Table 4-13 Special Housing Needs
Groups in Moorpark; 6) Student housing; 7) Homeless count; 8) Additional dwelling
units; 9) 3D printed homes; and 10) SB 9.
MOTION: Commissioner Rokos moved, and Commissioner Brodsly seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote 5-0.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Chair Landis moved, and Commissioner Barrett seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote 5-0. The time
was 8:29 p.m.
Carlene Saxton
Community Development Director