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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2023 0124 PC REGMINUTES 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 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 January 24, 2023 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. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 January 24, 2023 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. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 January 24, 2023 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 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION: January 24, 2023 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 . Carlene Saxton Community Development Director