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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark California October 11, 2022
A Special Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
October 11, 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 Rokos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Administrative Specialist Lugo administered roll call.
Present: Commissioners Alva, Brodsly, Rokos, Vice Chair Barrett, and
Chair Landis.
Staff Present: Carlene Saxton, Community Development Director (remote
attendance); Shanna Farley, Principal Planner; and Jeannine
Lugo, Administrative Specialist.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
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6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE COMMISSION:
None.
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Moorpark, California Page 2 October 11, 2022
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution No. PC -2022-682 Recommending the City Council
Consider an Ordinance for the Second Amendment to the Development
Agreement No. 2012-03 between the City of Moorpark and Essex Moorpark
Owner, L.P., and an Amended and Restated Affordable Housing
Agreement, and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewithin, on the
Application of Dan Johnson of Danco Communities (on Behalf of Essex
Moorpark Owner L.P.). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. PC -2022-682 recommending the City Council consider an
ordinance approving the Second Amendment to the Development
Agreement (DA) No. 2012-03, and an Amended and Restated Affordable
Housing Agreement (ARAHA), and finding the project Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Principal Planner Farley gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Planning Commissioners and staff that
focused on the following: 1) financial impact to the City; 2) clarification on
the percentage of units corresponding to RHNA obligations; 3) explanation
of TCAC income levels and how the proposed changes impact RHNA
obligations; 4) utility allowance determination; 5) location of utility power
poles on property, and potential undergrounding or relocation.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Chris Dart, spoke in response to Commission comments
regarding the location of the utility powerlines. Garrett McSorley, architect
on the project, spoke about the discussion of powerline relocation between
the city ad-hoc committee and utility company.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
The Commissioners made general comments regarding the proposed
changes to the project and encouraged staff to communicate their
comments to City Council for consideration.
MOTION: Commissioner Brodsly moved, and Commissioner Rokos seconded a
motion to Adopt Resolution No. PC -2022-682 recommending the City Council
consider an ordinance approving the Second Amendment to the Development
Agreement (DA) No. 2012-03, and an Amended and Restated Affordable Housing
Agreement (ARAHA), and finding the project Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The motion carried by roll -call vote 5-0.
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Moorpark, California Page 3 October 11 2022
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Chair Landis moved, and Commissioner Alva seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was
7:38 p.m.
Carlene Saxton
Community Development Director