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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California October 25, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
October 25, 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 Barrett 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; Doug
Spondello, Deputy Community Development Director; Philip
Neumann, Associate Planner I; Jeannine Lugo,
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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Deputy Director Spondello announced staff attendance to the American Planning
Association Conference, the upcoming GPAC meeting on Thursday, October 27
at 6:30 p.m., and the open recruitment of City's citizen advisory groups.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution No. PC -2022-683. Aaorovina Conditional Use Permit
No. 2022-02 to Allow Government Uses, Including the Relocation of City
Hall, Within an Existing 22,464 Square -Foot Industrial Building at 323
Science Drive, and Making A Determination of Exemption Pursuant to
California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith, on the
Application of Jessica Sandifer, Community Services Manager, on behalf
of the City of Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2022-683 approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2022-02 and finding the project Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Staff: Carlene Saxton)
Community Development Director Saxton gave the staff report and a
PowerPoint presentation.
Questions of staff following including the following: 1) clarification of City
services that will be relocated; 2) confirmation that neighboring
businesses were notified; 3) anticipated ability to rent spaces for
community use; 4) nearest public transportation stop approximately 1,000
ft away; 5) Police Department review of location and consideration of
security at premises; and 6) approximate duration for relocation.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Having no speakers,
the public hearing was closed.
The Commissioners made general comments regarding the project.
MOTION: Commissioner Alva moved, and Commissioner Brodsly seconded a
motion to Adopt Resolution No. PC -2022-683 approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2022-02 and finding the project Exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). The motion carried by roll -call vote 5-0.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Commissioner Brodsly stated due to a financial interest
he would recuse himself from consideration of Item 8.B. and left the dais. The time was
7:19 p.m. Commissioner Barrett disclosed an ex parte meeting with the developer.
B. Consider Resolution No. PC -2022-684 Conditional Use Permit No.
2021-05 to Construct an Outdoor Bar and Food Venue with the On -Site
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages, Three Food and Beverage Service
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Stations, and Associated Site Improvements, and Administrative
Exception No. 2022-01 to Reduce the Street Side Yard Setback to Four
Feet, Located at 313 High Street, and Making a Determination of
Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in
Connection Therewith, on the Application of Jasch Janowicz on Behalf of
The District on High. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. PC -2022-684 approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2021-05, Administrative Exception No. 2022-01, and finding the
project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(Staff: Philip Neumann)
Associate Planner Neumann gave the staff report and a PowerPoint
presentation. He noted a correction to the resolution and presented a
revised staff recommendation.
Questions of staff following including the following: 1) clarification of
revised condition; 2) clarification on how atmospheric noise and music was
evaluated and conditioned by staff; 3) provision of off-street parking;
4) concentration use of sale of alcohol on High Street creating public
convenience; 5) clarification on amplified music hours extending beyond
the operating business hours; 6) trash enclosure and receptacles;
7) changes to the landscaping on premises; 8) noise dampening
measures; 9) clarification of condition #26 only applying to three
businesses of project; 9) restricting access to property when closed; and
10) impact of outdoor seating on Luna Llena.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m.
Jasch Janowicz spoke on behalf of the applicant and gave a presentation,
supported by the project design staff available for questions. Presentation
discussed the following: 1) vision and inspiration for the project; 2) impact
on High Street development; 3) outreach receiving positive feedback
residents; 4) security measures proposed for implementation; and 5) design
goals.
A discussion amongst the Planning Commissioners, staff, and consultant
covered the following: 1) project vision for pergola area; 2) street view of
High Street with various building color schemes; 3) building materials
desired for project; 4) building signage; and 5) sidewalk gate modification
at Luna Llena.
Mark DiCecco — spoke in support of the project, commenting on the
historic character on High Street and keeping Moorpark residents
congregating within the community.
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Vince Daly — spoke, representing the High Street Depot Project, spoke in
support of the proposed item, stating this would support a momentum of
real estate development on High Street.
Danny Margolis — spoke in support of the project, stating he believes it will
create a synergy on High Street, that will attract people to the community.
Michelle Burke — spoke about her experience as a resident, and her hope
that businesses continue to come to the city.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing at 8:18 p.m.
The Commissioners made general comments about the proposed project.
Reiterated the sound and noise matters are important to consider,
encourage off-site employee parking, and public convenience the project
presents regarding the alcohol CUP.
MOTION: Commissioner Rokos moved, and Commissioner Barrett seconded a
motion to Adopt Resolution No. PC -2022-684 approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2021-05, Administrative Exception No. 2022-01, and finding the project
Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with the revision to
Condition of Approval number 26. The motion carried by roll -call vote 4-0.
Commissioner Brodsly recused.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Commissioner Brodsly returned to the dais. The time
was 8:24 p.m.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
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10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2022. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2022.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes
C. Consider Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2022.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes
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MOTION: Commissioner Barrett moved, and Commissioner Alva seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
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MOTION: Chair Landis moved, and Commissioner Rokos seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote 5-0. The time was 8:25 p.m.
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Carlene Saxton
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