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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2022 1122 PC REGItem: 10.A. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Moorpark, California November 22, 2022 A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on November 22, 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 7:03 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Tom Means led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Administrative Specialist Lugo administered roll call. Present: Staff Present: Commissioners Alva, Brodsly, Rokos, Vice Chair Barrett, and Chair Landis. 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: Director Saxton brought forward an applicant request for Public Hearing Item 8.B. to be continued to the next Planning Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Brodsly moved, and Commissioner Rokos seconded a motion to continue the public hearing to a date certain of December 20, 2022. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 2 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 November 22, 2022 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS, AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE COMMISSION: Commissioner Barrett announced Holiday on High Street will take place on December 3, from 4-8 p.m. and encouraged attendance. Commissioner Barrett also announced the shop local campaign launched by Moorpark Chamber of Commerce that will be in place between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and summarized the prizes that will be drawn for the campaign. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Resolution No. PC-2022-685, Recommending to the City Council Conditional Approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-01 to Subdivide an Approximately 41-Acre Lot into Two Parcels, Located at 14370 White Sage Road, and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith, on the Application of Tanner Shelton on Behalf of Ensign Bickford Aerospace & Defense. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2022-685 recommending to the City Council conditional approval of Tentative Parcel Map 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 the deletion of condition #20 from the proposed conditions of approval for the project. Chair Landis opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Tanner Shelton, spoke and presented on behalf of the applicant. Chair Landis closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. The Commissioners made general comments in support of the project. MOTION: Commissioner Rokos moved, and Commissioner Alva seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution No. PC-2022-685, as amended by Staff, recommending to the City Council conditional approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-01, and finding the project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The motion carried by roll-call vote 5-0. 3 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 November 22, 2022 B. Consider Resolution No. PC-2022-687, Conditional Use Permit No. 2022- 04 to Extend the Hours During Which Alcohol Can Be Sold, from Midnight to 2:00 a.m., at an Approved Bowling Alley and Restaurant, Located at 706 Los Angeles Avenue (Village at Moorpark), and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith, on the Application of Ben Aune on Behalf of Bowlero Corporation. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2022-687 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-04 and finding the project Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Staff: Philip Neumann) Under Item 6 of the Agenda, Director Saxton requested that the Commission continue the public hearing to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting, on December 20, 2022. AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Commissioner Barrett disclosed an ex parte meeting with the applicant on October 31, 2022. C. Consider a Resolution Recommending City Council Approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2016-02, Development Agreement No. 2016-02, Zone Change No. 2016-02, Vesting Tentative Tract Map for Tract No. 5847 (2016-02), and Residential Planned Development No. 2016-02 for the Subdivision and Development of 134 Single-Family Residential Units, and Five Future Single-Family Homes on Estate Lots, Including· Private Roads, Community Parks, Open Space, Trails, and Associated On-and Off-Site Improvements on Approximately 68 Acres of Property, Located at 5979 Gabbert Road, and Including a General Plan Amendment Land Use Designation Change from Rural Low (RL) Density Residential to Medium (M) Density Residential, and Open Space (OS), and a Zone Change From Agriculture Exclusive (AE) to RE-5AC, Residential Planned Development, and Open Space (OS), and Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewith, on the Application of James and Makenzie Rasmussen on Behalf Of West Pointe Homes. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2022-686 recommending to the City Council the adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) and recommending the approval of Development Agreement (DA) No. 2016- 02, General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2016-02, Zone Change (ZC) 2016-02, Vesting Tentative Tract Map for Tract No. 5847 (2016-02, (VTTM), and Residential Planned Development (RPD) No. 2016-02. (Staff: Doug Spondello) 4 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page4 November 22, 2022 Deputy Director Spondello gave the staff report and a PowerPoint presentation. James Rasmussen, the applicant, introduced accompanying family and provided opening comments. Mark P. began the applicant presentation with remarks about the community site plan, amenities, and roadways. Alan Walker, project architect, continued the presentation and discussed inspiration for architectural attributes of the North Ranch Community. A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused on the following: 1) No future neighborhoods proposed in the northwest area of property; 2) applicant has accommodated requirements for fire access road; 3) all parks will be HOA operated and maintained; 4) wooden fences originally proposed, will be changed according to Fire Department requirements included as conditions of approval; 5) question and clarification of the proposed General Plan update designation of 1 unit per acre from 1 unit per 5 acres, and reiteration that the development agreement will vest the current designation of 1 unit per 5 acres for 15 years; 6) how fire risk is mitigated with the new construction and changes to general road infrastructure on Gabbert Road, including clarification that widening of Gabbert Road would occur independently of the Hitch Ranch project timeline; 7) amount of fees estimated towards City's traffic infrastructure; 8) clarification of North Hills Parkway improvements; 9) outlining traffic mitigation measures specified in the MND; 10) how the currently proposed 5 acre lots could request a split to more parcels for development and conditions that would apply to retain a cohesive community; 11) locations for electric car stations and bus stops within the community; 12) water service levels have been assessed by utility companies and determined ability to accommodate new construction; 13) environmental analysis assessed no significant impact to LA Avenue aesthetic; 14) applicant expanded on the 5 acre lots that they have no current proposal or desire to further subdivide and staff clarified the zoning designation is consistent with the current code and existing Gabbert communities; 15) explanation of purple piping/recycled water system which would allow for a greater watering than current restrictions; 16) dog park proposal was an ad hoc committee recommendation; parks will be regulated and maintained by the HOA; 17) land to west of property has no improvements associated with this project, it currently serves as access point to north; 18) in regards to the letter received in staff supplemental packet, clarification that the zoning designation being approved as proposed is binding by the development agreement; the General Plan update does not impact current proposal and is a separate project; 19) project change from high density to medium density when originally proposed in 2015; 20) easement impacts on the project, applicant has 5 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 November 22, 2022 discussed with the railroad company but applications have not been submitted. Chair Landis opened the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. Barbara Wareham, Moorpark resident, spoke in opposition with concerns on the railroad crossing, and care for animals and agriculture in the area. Gayle Bruckner, Moorpark resident, spoke in opposition due to evacuation concerns with limited road access and increasing vehicles traveling in the area north of the railroad. Rene Mayfield, Moorpark resident, spoke in opposition and expressed concerns for the impact of the proposed density of homes, traffic, school safety, and water utility. Jim Melillo, spoke about fire evacuation concerns, desire for Gabbert Road and railroad crossing expansion, and support of open public comment. Blake Rasmussen, spoke in support of the project noting changes the project proposal has made throughout time and how it adds housing that potentially accommodates new and young families in Moorpark. Thomas Shuck, West Pointe Homes general counsel, spoke in support noting his work on the development agreement with staff and the improvements that are implemented, that foreseeably benefit the City. Hugh Riley, Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the project expressing his belief that the community needs more people and growing businesses, for economic success, which the addition of housing at affordable rates could provide. Chad Stratton, Moorpark resident, spoke with concern for the designated buffer zone being changed by future General Plan update and heightened Gabbert Road concerns. Administrative Specialist Lugo summarized two written statement cards: 1) Joe Sorce, a Moorpark resident, asserted their support for the project; 2) Tim Devens, a Moorpark resident, indicated they are neutral regarding this proposal but have concerns for the project location only being accessible through Gabbert Road, and the increased number of vehicles on such road altering the existing way of life for residents of the area. Chair Landis closed the public hearing at 8:54 p.m. 6 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 6 November 22, 2022 A discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding: 1) clarification of the development agreement designation of five, 5 acre lots on northern parcels; and the concern for future subdivision of such lots to on unit per one acre, to which Director Saxton reiterated this would be a change brought before commission in the future, should it be proposed; 2) development agreement will bind the land use designation for 15 years, beginning once the agreement is executed; 3) widening of Gabbert Road will not include railroad crossing; however the railroad crossing improvement will be assessed in a future City capital improvement project with contributions from the proposed development project; 4) 25-foot road for fire and emergency access and how this provides additional options for emergency evacuation situations; 5) proposed trails not reaching the 5-acre properties and possible changes to existing proposal to accommodate extension of trail; 6) attributes to keep an agricultural community can be explored and implemented; 7) overview of commissioner duties in the approval of this project were summarized by Commissioner Brodsly and his understanding of how residents experience difficulties driving the roads in their community; 8) two points of access from Hitch Ranch to Gabbert Road would potentially increase overall traffic access and alleviate congestion in emergencies; 9) affordable housing parameters set by the county; and 10) consideration of recommendation to City Council to reconsider the designated parcel sizes of homes in open space "buffer zone" and applicant input on such changes; no condition or recommendation was set in place, but staff understanding of the commission's attempt to maintain proposed development designation was asserted. MOTION: Commissioner Barrett moved, and Commissioner Brodsly seconded a motion to Adopt Resolution No. PC-2022-686 recommending to the City Council the adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) and recommending the approval of Development Agreement (DA) No. 2016-02, General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2016-02, Zone Change (ZC) 2016-02, Vesting Tentative Tract Map for Tract No. 5847 (2016-02, (VTTM), and Residential Planned Development (RPD) No. 2016-02. The motion carried by roll-call vote 5-0. 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: None. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2022. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. 7 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 7 November 22, 2022 MOTION : Commissioner Rokos moved , and Commissioner Brodsly seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote . 11 . ADJOURNMENT : MOTION: Chair Landis moved , and Commissioner Alva seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote 5-0 . The t ime was 9:44 p.m. Community Development Director 8