HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2023 0228 PC REG ITEM 10ACITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
Planning Commission Meeting
of February 28, 2023 Item: 10.A.
ACTION: Approved Staff
Recommendation.
BY: J. Lugo
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2023. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
ITEM: 10.A.
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California January 24, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
January 24, 2023, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Director Saxton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Supervisor Parvin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. OATH OF OFFICE:
A. City Clerk Administers Oath of Office to the Planning Commissioners.
(Staff: Ky Spangler)
City Clerk Spangler administered the oath of office to Planning
Commissioners Leanne Alva, Chris Barrett, Jeff Brodsly, Mark Di Cecco,
and Kipp Landis.
Staff attending the meeting included Carlene Saxton, Community
Development Director; Douglas Spondello, Deputy Community
Development Director; Philip Neumann, Associate Planner I; Shanna
Farley, Principal Planner; Ky Spangler, City Clerk; and Jeannine Lugo,
Administrative Specialist.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
A. Consider Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Leanne Alva
Chris Barrett
Jeff Brodsly
Mark Di Cecco
Kipp Landis
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the floor to nominations for a Chair; 2)
Once sufficient nominations have been made, close the nominations and
Item: 10.A.
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vote; 3) Open the floor for nomination for a Vice Chair; and 4) Once
sufficient nominations have been made, close the nominations, and vote.
MOTION: Commissioner Alva moved, and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion
to nominate Chair Landis as Chair. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
MOTION: Commissioner Brodsly moved, and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a
motion to nominate Commissioner Barrett as Vice Chair. The motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
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:
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. 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)
Associate Planner Neumann gave the staff report and a PowerPoint
presentation.
A discussion followed between the Commissioners and Staff regarding the
clarification on a typical condition of alcohol permits about security footage
sharing with the Police Department not being a requirement, and that
condition of approval number 19 addresses potential outdoor issues.
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Chair Landis opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Ben Aune, applicant, gave a presentation about the Bowlero vision and
goals for business in Moorpark. A discussion amongst the Planning
Commissioners, staff, and consultant covered the following: 1) why the
hours for serving alcohol were requested until closing given condition
requiring service to end half an hour prior to closing; 2) explanation of
seasonal hours and clarification that the business would not ever be open
after 2p.m.; 3) special activities and packages offered to community; 4)
offerings of passes, membership, and other discounts; 5) food service
availability will be concurrent with alcohol offering; 5) why business
proposed to open in Moorpark; 6) will leagues bring people from outside
of the Moorpark community to the Bowlero in Moorpark and whether they
will be operating upon opening business.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m.
The Commissioners made general comments in support of the project. They
discussed the business presence in Oxnard, late night hours, driver
tendencies on Patriot Drive, police presence within the area, similar
proposals being approved by the commission, and that the family centered
activity will be a positive addition to the community.
MOTION: Commissioner Di Cecco moved, and Commissioner Alva seconded a motion
to 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). The motion carried by roll-call vote 5-0.
B. Consider Resolution No. PC-2023-689 Recommending the City Council
Adopt an Ordinance Approving the Third Amendment to the Development
Agreement No. 2012-03 between the City of Moorpark and Essex Moorpark
Owner, L.P., 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-2023-689 recommending the City Council adopt an
ordinance approving the Third Amendment to the Development Agreement
(DA) No. 2012-03, and finding the project Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Staff: Shanna Farley)
Commissioner Alva and Commissioner Brodsly made a disclosure
statement regarding their status as board members with the Boys and Girls
Club which is located adjacent to the project property. Their statements
included confirmation that there are no financial interests involved.
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Principal Planner Farley gave the staff report.
A discussion amongst the Planning Commissioners and staff focused on
whether the extension requested impacts any existing timeframes
currently in the Development Agreement and if it will have any financial
implications for the City.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Having no questions
for the applicant and no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Brodsly moved, and Commissioner Alva seconded a motion to
Adopt Resolution No. PC-2023-689 recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance
approving the Third Amendment to the Development Agreement (DA) No. 2012-03, and
finding the project Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (CEQA). The
motion carried by roll-call vote 5-0.
C. Consider Resolution No. PC-2023-690, Recommending that the City
Council Approve General Plan Amendment No. 2023-01 Adopting the
2021-2029 Housing Element and Make a Determination of Exemption
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection
Therewith. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept
public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No.
PC-2023-690, recommending that the City Council approve General Plan
Amendment No. 2023-01 adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element and
find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). (Staff: Doug Spondello)
Deputy Community Development Director Spondello and Placeworks
Project Executive, Mark Hoffman, gave the staff report and a PowerPoint
presentation.
Chair Landis asked staff how often the annual income thresholds are
redesignated, subsequently commenting on the response that it is an
annual redesignation.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing at 8:04 p.m.; having no speakers,
the public hearing was closed.
The Commissioners made general comments in support of the project.
MOTION: Commissioner Di Cecco moved, and Commissioner Barrett seconded a motion
to Adopt Resolution No. PC-2023-690 recommending that the City Council approve
General Plan Amendment No. 2023-01 adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element and
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find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The motion
carried by roll-call vote 5-0.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Consider Regular Meeting Schedule, Time, and Place. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve the 2023 regular meeting schedule of the
fourth Tuesday of each month starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Moorpark City Hall
Community Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021, with an
exception in the month of December, in which the meeting will take place
on the third Tuesday of the month. (Staff: Carlene Saxton)
MOTION: Chair Landis moved, and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion to
approve the staff recommendation. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2022.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
MOTION: Commissioner Barrett moved, and Commissioner Brodsly seconded a motion
to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, with
Commissioner Di Cecco abstaining.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Chair Landis moved, and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting. The time was 8:13 p.m.
Kipp Landis
Chair
Carlene Saxton
Community Development Director