HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2022 683 2022 1025RESOLUTION NO. PC -2022-683
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2022-02, TO ALLOW GOVERNMENT USES,
INCLUDING THE RELOCATION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
CITY HALL, WITHIN AN EXISTING 22,464 SQUARE -FOOT
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 323 SCIENCE DRIVE AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH, ON THE APPLICATION OF JESSICA
SANDIFER FOR THE CITY OF MOORPARK.
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2022, an application was filed for a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) No. 2022-02, to allow to allow government uses, including the relocation of
City Hall, within an existing 22,464 square -foot industrial building at 323 Science Drive;
and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on October 25, 2022, the Planning
Commission considered CUP No. 2022-02, including the agenda report and any
supplements thereto and written public comments; opened the public hearing and took
and considered public testimony both for and against the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that CUP No.
2022-02 is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities) of the CEQA
Guidelines the Applicant is proposing government office space within an existing office
building. In addition, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant
effect on the environment in that the site has already been developed. No further
environmental documentation is needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: The Planning
Commission, based on its own independent analysis and judgment, concurs with the
Community Development Director's determination that the project is categorically exempt
from the requirements of the CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing
Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines. No further environmental documentation is needed.
SECTION 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS: Based upon the
information set forth in the staff report(s), accompanying studies, and oral and written
public testimony, the Planning Commission makes the following findings in accordance
with City of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section 17.44.040:
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A. The proposed use is consistent with the provisions of the General Plan,
zoning ordinance, and all applicable regulations in that the proposed use
would be permitted within the Industrial Park (M-1) zone through the
approval of a conditional use permit. The proposed use is also consistent,
with General Plan Land Use Element Goal No. 12: Ensure that a full range
of public facilities and services are provided to meet the needs of the
community.
B. The proposed use is compatible with both existing and permitted land uses
in the surrounding area in that the addition of a government office use within
an existing office building would provide an additional community benefit to
the industrial park and surrounding community. The existing industrial park
consists of a mix of industrial service, technical research, and businesses
office uses.
C. The proposed use is compatible with the scale, visual character, and design
of surrounding properties in that there will be no changes to the exterior of
the building as a result of the application.
D. The proposed use would not be obnoxious or harmful or impair the utility of
neighboring property or uses in that conditions of approval have been
included to ensure the occupancy of the site would be coordinated to avoid
parking issues and impacts to the surrounding area.
E. The proposed use would not be detrimental to the public health, safety,
convenience, or welfare in that the government use would be similar to other
office uses within the vicinity and would not generate uses or impacts that
would otherwise be detrimental to the public health, safety, convenience, or
welfare of the community or surrounding area.
SECTION 3. PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL: The Planning
Commission hereby approves CUP No. 2022-02 subject to the Conditions of Approval
found in Exhibit A attached.
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SECTION 4. FILING OF RESOLUTION: The Community Development
Director shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Alva, Barrett, Brodsly, Rokos, and Chair Landis
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 25th day of October 2022.
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Carlene Saxton
Community Development Director
Exhibit A — Conditions of Approval
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF MOORPARK CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Project Approval Date: October 25, 2022
Expiration Date: October 25, 2023
Location: 323 Science Drive
Entitlements: CUP No. 2022-02
Project Description: Government Use — City of Moorpark City Hall Relocation
The applicant/permittee is responsible for the fulfillment of all conditions and
standard development requirements, unless specifically stated otherwise.
General Conditions
In addition to complying with all applicable City, County, State and Federal Statutes,
Codes, Ordinances, Resolutions and Regulations, Development Agreements, Permittee
expressly accepts and agrees to comply with the following Conditions of Approval and
Standard Development Requirements of this Permit:
1) Within thirty (30) calendar days of approval of this entitlement, the applicant shall
sign and return to the Planning Division an Affidavit of Agreement and Notice of
Entitlement Permit Conditions of Approval, indicating that the applicant has read
and agrees to meet all Conditions of Approval of this entitlement. The Affidavit of
Agreement/Notice shall include a legal description of the subject property and have
the appropriate notary acknowledgement suitable for recordation. [CDD]
2) The Conditions of Approval of this entitlement, the City of Moorpark Municipal
Code and adopted City policies at the time of the entitlement approval, supersede
all conflicting notations, specifications, dimensions, typical sections and the like
which may be shown on said plans or on the entitlement application. [CDD]
3) Should continued compliance with these Conditions of Approval not be met, the
Community Development Director may modify the conditions in accordance with
Municipal Code Section 17.44.100 and sections amendatory or supplementary
thereto, declare the project to be out of compliance, or the Director may declare,
for some other just cause, the project to be a public nuisance. The applicant shall
be liable to the City for any and all costs and expenses to the City involved in
thereafter abating the nuisance and in obtaining compliance with the Conditions of
Approval or applicable codes. If the applicant fails to pay all City costs related to
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this action, the City may enact special assessment proceedings against the parcel
of land upon which the nuisance existed (Municipal Code Section 1.12.170).
[CDD]
4) If any of the conditions or limitations of this approval are held to be invalid, that
holding does not invalidate any of the remaining conditions or limitations set forth.
[CDD]
5) All facilities and uses, other than those specifically requested in the application and
approval and those accessory uses allowed by the Municipal Code, are prohibited
unless otherwise permitted through application for Modification consistent with the
requirements of the zone and any other adopted ordinances, specific plans,
landscape guidelines, or design guidelines. [CDD]
6) Any expansion, alteration or change in architectural elements requires prior
approval of the Community Development Director. Those changes in architectural
elements that the Director determines would be visible from abutting street(s) may
only be allowed, if, in the judgment of the Community Development Director such
change is compatible with the surrounding area. Any approval granted by the
Director must be consistent with the approved Design Guidelines (if any) for the
planned development and applicable Zoning Code requirements. A Permit
Modification application may be required as determined by the Community
Development Director. [CDD]
7) No noxious odors may be generated from any use on the subject site. [CDD]
Permit Specific Conditions – Conditional Use Permit
8) The occupancy type of the Project Site shall be limited to office uses during the
weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and assembly uses during weekdays
after 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday. Deviations from this schedule can
be authorized by the Community Development Director or City Manager.
Temporary uses of the Site which would demand parking levels beyond that
provided on the approved plans and as noted in Condition No. 12 shall require a
Temporary Use Permit or similar permit as determined by the Community
Development Director, to ensure adequate offsite parking is available for the use.
9) The Project Site shall maintain 84 parking spaces, consisting of 68 standard, eight
compact, three accessible, one van accessible, and four motorcycle parking stalls.
Changes to the parking lot spaces and configuration shall be considered by the
Community Development Director.
10) This CUP is granted or approved with the City's designated approving body
retaining and reserving the right and jurisdiction to review and to modify the
permit—including the conditions of approval—based on changed circumstances.
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Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to, major modification of the
business; a change in scope, emphasis, size, or nature of the business; the
expansion, alteration, reconfiguration, or change of use; or the fact that the use is
negatively impacting surrounding uses by virtue of impacts not identified at the
time of application for the CUP or impacts that are much greater than anticipated
or disclosed at the time of application for the CUP. The reservation of right to
review any permit granted or approved under this chapter by the City's designated
approving body is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the right of the City, its Planning
Commission, City Council, and designated approving body to review and revoke
or modify any permit granted or approved under this chapter for any violations of
the conditions imposed on such permit. [CDD]
11) The City of Moorpark reserves the right to modify, suspend or revoke for cause
this CUP consistent with Chapter 17.44 of the Moorpark Municipal Code or as may
be amended in the future. [CDD]
12) The development must be in substantial conformance with the plans presented in
conjunction with the application for CUP No. 2022-02, except any modifications as
may be required to meet specific Code standards or other conditions stipulated
herein. [CDD]
13) All necessary permits must be obtained from the Building and Safety Department
and all construction shall be in compliance with the Moorpark Building Code and
all other applicable regulations. Any changes to the fire and life safety features of
the existing space will require plans prepared by a California licensed design
professional. Any changes to any structural components of the existing space will
require plans prepared by a California licensed design professional. Show all
alterations to the electrical, mechanical and plumbing elements. Alterations to the
space's fire suppression system requires approval by the Ventura County Fire
Prevention Office. [CDD]
14) Approval of a Zoning Clearance is required prior to the issuance of building
permits. [CDD]
15) All exterior areas of the site, including parking areas under use by City Hall, must
be maintained free of litter and debris at all times. [CDD]
16) The applicant shall comply with Chapter 8.32 PROHIBITING SMOKING IN
PUBLIC PLACES at all times and shall provide signs consistent with Section
8.32.040 of the Moorpark Municipal Code to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director, prior to initiation
smoking area, if desired, shall comply
Municipal Code. [CDD]
of the uses allowed by this permit. Any
with Section 8.32.030 of the Moorpark
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