HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2022 0726 REG PC ITEM 10ACITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
Planning Commission Meeting
of July 26, 2022
ACTION: Approved Staff Recommendation.
BY: J. Lugo
A.Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2022. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
Item: 10.A.
ITEM: 10.A.
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California June 28, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on June
28, 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 7:02 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
(absent), and Chair Landis (remote attendance).
Staff Present: Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director; Shanna
Farley, Principal Planner; Jeremy Laurentowski, Parks and
Recreation Director, Dan Kim, Public Works 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:
Item: 10.A.
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Commissioner Rokos made an announcement regarding the 3rd of July Fireworks
Extravaganza at Arroyo Vista Community Park, as well as an announcement
regarding Moorpark Country Days on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider a Resolution Recommending City Council Approval of General
Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2021 -01, Development Agreement (DA) No.
2021-01, Zone Change (ZCH) No. 2021 -01, Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 2021-01 (VTTM 6061), and Residential Planned Development (RPD )
No. 2021-01 for the Subdivision and Development of 47 Residential Units,
Private Roads, Community Open Space, and Associated Improvements on
7.4 Acres Of Property, Located at 11930 Los Angeles Avenue (Beltramo
Ranch Road), and Including a General Plan Amendment Land Use
Designation Change from Park and Low Density Residential to High Density
Residential, and a Zone Change From Single-Family Residential and Rural
Exclusive to Residential Planned Development, and Adoption of a Mitigated
Negative Declaration Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) in Connection Therewith, on the Application of Joe Oftelie on Behalf
of Warmington Residential. (Staff: Shanna Farley)
Principal Planner Farley gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Planning Commissioners and staff, which
focused on the following: 1) Whether a drip irrigation system is included for the
drought tolerant plans; 2) Neighborhood entry from the median break off of Los
Angeles Avenue; 3) Whether there are any power line poles that will need to be
relocated; 4) Clarification on the conditions of approval regarding driveway parking;
5) Whether reclaimed water is being considered for the irrigation of common area
plants; 6) Whether the project site is outside of the floodplain zone; 7) Whether the
approval of this project would cause a potential impacts to Pacific Communities
and Green Island Villas projects; 8) Affordable housing; 9) Closest turnaround in
proximity to the project site; 10) Clarification regarding the designation of the 118
expressway (Los Angeles Avenue); 11) Locking system shared by all residents;
12) Intent of panhandle design; 13) How often easement is anticipated to be used
for SCE purposes; 14) Discussions with applicant regarding amenities; 15)
Parking diagram; and 16) Circulation and access.
Community Development Director Saxton read into the record comments provided
by Commissioner Barrett ahead of the meeting, which focused on the following: 1)
Commendation to the developer; 2) Questions regarding high and low density; 3)
Heather Glenn neighborhood density designation; 4) Concerns regarding vinyl wall
and double wall along the west portion of the property; 5) Concerns regarding
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Honey Locust tree use in landscaping plan; 6) Concerns regarding finishes in
building facades; 7) Concerns regarding minimal accents; 8) Concerns regarding
accent homes; 9) Concerns regarding American farmhouse architectural style; and
10) Concerns with proposed garages and lack of storage . Commissioner Barrett
also proposed the following potential conditions of approval: 1 ) For the walls on
the east and the west to be increased to eight feet and be a block wall; 2) To
replace the Honey Locust tree with an alternative tree; 3) To have screening hedge
continue the entire length of the wall inside of the development; and 4) To enhance
exterior finishes on the elevations.
Staff addressed Commissioner Barrett’s concerns.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
Mr. Joe Oftelie, the applicant, gave a presentation.
A discussion followed among the Planning Commissioners, staff, and consultant
which focused on the following: 1) Whether there will be a drip system; 2) Block
wall; 3) Garage height; 4) Lock to the gate to Loretta Drive toward Edison; 5)
Whether the access gate was a resident request; 6) In-lieu fees; 7) Height for
proposed vinyl fence; 8) What impact changes to the garage sizes would have on
the project; 9) Whether the garage size has been a concern in other developments
applicant has built; 10) Whether the homes include solar panels; 11) Whether the
home would come with a backup battery system; 12) Walking path design; 13) The
consideration for some active recreation amenities, such as firepits, bogie ball or
other amenities; 14) Off street parking; and 15) Whether there will be speed bumps
or stop signs within the community.
Mr. Regie Mercado, Pastor for The Fountain Foursquare Church, spoke in support
of the project and appreciation for the developers.
Zoom registrant Mark Satterlee, spoke in support of the project due to affordable
housing demand needs.
Zoom registrant Mr. Alan Scales, Architect for the project, provided some
information regarding the American farmhouse architectural style and possible
opportunities to add more detail to some of the elevations.
Commissioner Brodsly inquired about fees associated with the project. Community
Development Director Saxton provided information regarding the various impact
fees, including traffic impact, development, Los Angeles Avenue area of
contribution, air quality, park, public art in public spaces, develo pment processing,
and affordable housing.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
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A discussion followed among the Planning Commissioners which focused on the
following: 1) Support for the project; 2) Commendation for the developers and staff;
3) Traffic study ; 4) Support for the current garage size; 5) Concurrence with vinyl
fence; 6) Amenities; 7) Parking; 8) Landscaping and home accents; 9) Parking
security; 10) Commendation for ad hoc committee; 11) Concerns regarding
community walkability; 12) Community architectural variety enhancements ; and
13) Possible mixed use of easement for further amenities.
MOTION: Commissioner Rokos moved, and Commissioner Brodsly seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation , including adoption of Resolution No. PC -
2022-672, with modified conditions of approval as proposed by the Commission,
and proposed clarification within Condition #148 regarding the driveway parking,
per Fire Department requirements. The motion carried by roll-call vote 4-0
(Commissioner Barrett absent).
B. Consider a Resolution Recommending City Council Approval of
Commercial Planned Development No. 2021 -01 and Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 2021-02 for Tract No. 6068, to Subdivide the Property Into
One Common Area Lot and Seven Commercial Lots and to Allow the
Development of Seven Freestanding Office Buildings Totaling 28,955
Square Feet, and Related Site Improvements on 2.59 Acres of Property,
Located at 858 Patriot Drive, and Making a Determination of Exemption
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Connection
Therewith, on the Application of Martin Teitelbaum on Behalf of Patriot
Investors, LP. (Staff: Shanna Farley)
Public disclosure was made by Commissioner Rokos informing the Commission
that the company he works for provided the publ ic notice sign for this project,
however, he did not participate in the job and did not personally financially benefit
from it in any way.
Principal Planner Farley gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Planning Commissioners and staff which focused
on the following: 1) One-story structure proposal ; 2) Elevations; and 3) Whether
the current tree scape on Miller Parkway will be impacted by th e project.
Community Development Director Saxton read into the record comments received
from Commissioner Barrett prior to the meeting , which focused on concerns
regarding the architectural style of the proposed buildings. Commissioner Barrett
proposed a condition of approval that the exterior design be more closely
complimentary to the neighboring developments, to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director.
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Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
Mr. Martin Teitelbaum, applicant, thanked staff for their focus and professionalism
while executing the project details, and offered some details regarding the
development.
A discussion followed among the Planning Commissioners, staff, applicant and
applicant representatives, which focused on the following: 1) Elevation condition
of approval 26D; 2) Development height compatibility with neighboring properties;
3) Atas metal panels; 4) Signage; 5) Single-use occupancy; 6) Possible
architectural elevation enhancements; 7) Monument details; 8) Whether the
property boundary to the east will be open or be blocke d off by a wall; 9) Whether
the applicant intends for his dump trucks to use Los Angeles Avenue; 10) Fire
department requirements; 11) The project not being subject to the CCNR’s ; 12)
Complete separation between this project and Patriot Drive commerce center; 13)
The development of appropriate haul routes; and 14) Whether there is anything in
the CUP that dictates occupancy.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Planning Commissioners which focused on the
following: 1) Support for the project ; 2) Aesthetics; 3) Treescape and view; 4)
Concerns regarding the type of metal being used for the project; 5) Support for the
rendering of the office space; 6) Support for the elevation; and 7) The possibility
for enhancements that may give the proposed project a more upscale look .
MOTION: Commissioner Alva moved, and Commissioner Brodsly seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation , including adoption of Resolution No. PC-
2022-673. The motion carried by roll-call vote 4-0 (Commissioner Barrett absent).
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION :
None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2022 . Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2022 . Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
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A. Consider Approval of the Joint City Council and Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes of March 30, 2022 . Staff Recommendation: Approve the
minutes.
MOTION: Commissioner Rokos moved, and Commissioner Alva seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by roll-call vote 4-0
(Commissioner Barrett absent).
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Rokos moved, and Commissioner Alva seconded a
motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by roll call vote 4-0
(Commissioner Barrett absent). The time was 9:42 p.m.
Kipp Landis
Chair
Carlene Saxton
Community Development Director