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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2022 0726 PC REGItem: 10.A. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Moorpark California July 26, 2022 A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on July 26, 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 7:07 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Deputy Community Development Director Douglas Spondello led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Spangler administered roll call. Present: Commissioners Alva (remote attendance), Brodsly (remote attendance, arrived at 7:11 p.m.), Rokos, Vice Chair Barrett, and Chair Landis. Staff Present: Doug Spondello, Deputy Community Development Director; Shanna Farley, Principal Planner; Andres Pena, Information Systems Technician II; and Ky Spangler, City Clerk. 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: Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark California Page 2 July 26, 2022 Commissioner Barrett announced the return of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce annual Community Awards which have been on hiatus for the last two years due to COVID-19. Nominations close on July 31, 2022, and awards will be presented on August 19, 2022. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-03, to Allow the Sale of Beer, Wine, and Liquor for Off-site Consumption at a Proposed 2,140 Square Foot Deli and Liquor Store Located at 484 Los Angeles Avenue, Suite #100, and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Connection Therewith, on the Application of Manhal Mawas. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open and continue the public hearing to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 27, 2022. (Staff: Shanna Farley) Principal Planner Farley recommended the Commission continue the public hearing to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting. Chair Landis opened the public hearing, hearing to remain open until next Regular Planning Commission Meeting. There were no speakers. MOTION: Chair Landis moved, and Commissioner Rokos seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation and continue the public hearing to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of September 27, 2022. The motion carried by voice vote 5-0. B. Consider a Resolution Recommending to the City Council Approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2005-02, Development Agreement No. 2005-04 Zone Change No. 2005-02, Tentative Tract Map No. 5739, and Residential Planned Development No. 2005-02 for the Development of 60 Residential Condominium Units on 2.44 Acres Of Property, Located at the Intersection of Everett Street and Walnut Canyon Road, and Including a General Plan Amendment Land Use Designation Change from High Density Residential to Very High Density Residential, Text Amendment No. 4 to the Downtown Specific Plan, Zone Change From Residential Planned Development (RPD -7-14U) to Residential Planned Development (RPD -20-30U) and Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith on the Application of John Newton on Behalf of John C Chiu Family & N. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark California Page 3 July 26, 2022 No. PC -2022-675 recommending to the City Council the adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) and approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2005-02, Development Agreement (DA) No. 2005-4, Zone Change (ZCH) 2005-02, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5739 (VTTM), and Residential Planned Development (RPD) No. 2005-02. (Staff: Shanna Farley) Principal Planner Farley gave the staff report. A discussion and questions followed among the Planning Commissioners and staff that focused on the following: 1) underground parking, provisions for security cameras; Police Department provided conditions of approval that include a security and monitoring concerns and fencing; 2) staff report states trash will be taken out by residents; standards will be outlined in the homeowners association documents; 3) CEQA report and trees and in 2005 the amount for the tree valuation was greater; the report was updated based on current site conditions and reduced the overall value; 4) bus stop relocation to an area that has more space and coordination with CalTrans; 5) the location of the closest School District bus stop and how student safety can be ensured; 6) parking lot circulation impacted by a Calleguas waterline easement; 7) confirmation that the proposed land use and zoning designation amendments do not impact sites to the west or the east of the Project Site; 8) setback and location of the proposed property walls; 9) discussion of project's relationship to parcels to the north on Wicks Road; any offsite improvements would need to be coordinated between the applicant and property owners; 10) questions regarding lighting plans in the parking area because of anticipated pedestrian traffic to access amenities; 11) no reclaimed water is available to this site; 12) consider exploring other opportunities to provide a crossing over the Calleguas waterline easement; 13) discussion of architectural style and color to compliment the project across the street; 14) assignment of parking stalls. Chair Landis opened the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. Mr. John Newton, representing the applicant, provided an overview of the project, introduced the property owner and consulting staff, and responded to Commissioner questions. Bob Bombardier, Landscape Architect spoke to discuss landscape planting details and screening, Stan Chiu, Architect spoke to discuss the proposed Craftsman architectural style including materials and colors, and efforts to break the massing of the buildings; and Dan Holmes, Civil Engineer spoke to discuss drainage and erosion from Wicks Road. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark California Page 4 July 26, 2022 A discussion followed among the Planning Commissioners, staff, and consultant which focused on the following: 1) pool bathrooms; 2) lighting in parking lot and concern for safety; 3) the design and location of a cross walk. Alex Perez, member of Southwest Council of Carpenters, spoke regarding environmental impacts and the importance of the use of local construction to minimize impacts by reducing vehicle miles traveled, recommended requirement for local hire and skilled and trained local labor Anthony Ventura, member of Southwest Council of Carpenters, spoke in urge of requiring the hire of local skilled and trained workforce. Jonathan Duran, member of Southwest Council of Carpenters, spoke encouraging local skilled and trained workforce agreements, noting impacts from the project, and commented about local schools that are implementing apprenticeship programs, consequently allowing apprentices to work close to home and minimize traveling distances, which have an environmental impact. Chair Landis closed the public hearing at 8:51 p.m. A discussion followed among the Planning Commissioners which focused on the following: 1) a desire to set a 15-25 du/ac designation and how would that effect this proposal; 2) Site design enhancements, south side elevation, consider enhancements driving up Walnut Canyon Road, additional craftsman elements; 3) explore bridge opportunities over Calleguas easement; 4) consider common barbeques so applicant may control property smoke issues 5) pedestrian crosswalks and school bus parking; 6) lighting enhancements in parking garage; 7) security and monitoring for parking garage; 8) pool area bathrooms and changes to enhance use of common areas; 9) revise proposed condition of approval 25 to provide for enhanced, and include color schemes and consideration to tapered columns to reflect Craftsman style; 10) discuss bus stop locations with the School District; 11) provide turn around at dead end parking; and 12) modifying density of 15-25 du/ac, if achievable. MOTION: Commissioner Rokos moved, and Commissioner Barrett seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution No. PC -2022-675 recommending to the City Council the adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) and approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2005-02, Development Agreement (DA) No. 2005-04, Zone Change (ZCH) 2005-02, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5739 (VTTM), and Residential Planned Development (RPD) No. 2005-02, with an amended zoning designation to RPD 15-25U. The motion carried by roll -call vote 5-0. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark California Page 5 July 26, 2022 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: None. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2022. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. MOTION: Commissioner Rokos moved, and Chair Landis seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation. The motion carried by roll -call vote 5-0. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Chair Landis moved, and Commissioner Barrett seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by roll call vote 5-0. The time was 9:22 p.m. Kipp a As Chair Carlene Saxton Community Development Director