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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California March 19, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
March 19, 2024, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Barrett called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Landis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Administrative Specialist Lugo administered roll call.
Present: Commissioners Alva, Hamalainen, Landis and Chair Barrett.
Absent: Commissioners Di Cecco.
Staff Present: Doug Spondello, Deputy Community Development Director;
Shanna Farley, Principal Planner; and Jeannine Lugo,
Administrative Specialist.
4. PROCLAMATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS:
Deputy Director Spondello commended Director Saxton's service in Moorpark and
announced her acceptance of the Assistant City Manager role with the City of
Ventura.
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:
Commissioner Hamalainen and Chair Barrett announced they attended the Planning
Commissioners Academy on March 6 – 8.
Minutes of the Planning Commission
Moorpark, California Page 2 March 19, 2024
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Consider Resolution No. PC-2024-705 Recommending that the City Council
Consider an Ordinance for the First Amendment to Development Agreement
No. 2016-01 Between the City of Moorpark and M.P. Group LLC, Moorpark
Homes LLC, and CLP Investment LLC, and Consider a Resolution Amending
the Conditions of Approval for Residential Planned Development Permit No.
2016-01, and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act in Connection Therewithin, on the Application of
Nelson Chung of Pacific Communities (on Behalf of M.P. Group LLC,
Moorpark Homes LLC, and CLP Investment LLC). Staff Recommendation: 1)
Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing;
and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2023-705 recommending the City Council
adopt an ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Development
Agreement (“DA”) No. 2016-01, adopt a resolution amending the Conditions
of Approval (“COA”) for Residential Planned Development (“RPD”) Permit No.
2016-01, and finding the project Exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). (Staff: Shanna Farley)
Principal Planner Farley gave the staff report.
Questions of staff followed to address how the RHNA calculation is impacted
by the acceptance of an in-lieu fee and clarification in regard to the land that
will be gifted to the City for the future development of affordable housing.
Chair Barrett opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Nelson Chung, the applicant, spoke about the history of the project’s approval
stages. He also requested amendments to the Standard Conditions of
Approval Nos. 65 and 152. Standard Condition of Approval No. 65 was
requested to reduce the requirement to locate air conditioning units at least 15
feet from ground floor windows of units and Standard Condition of Approval
No. 152 was requested to allow the undergrounding of utility lines prior to the
first Certificate of Occupancy rather than prior to issuance of the first building
permit.
Chair Barrett closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
The Commission discussion followed to request staff clarification about the
amendments to Conditions of Approval requested by the applicant,
expressed general support and consensus that project aligns with General
Plan and RHNA requirements. Further discussion centered around support
for the proposed in-lieu fee given the City may use funds for future affordable
housing developments.
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Moorpark, California Page 3 March 19, 2024
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved, and Commissioner Hamalainen seconded a motion
to adopt Resolution No. PC-2023 -705 recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance
approving the First Amendment to the Development Agreement ("DA") No. 2016-01, adopt
a resolution amending the Conditions of Approval ("COA") for Residential Planned
Development ("RPO") Permit No. 2016-01, and finding the project Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), amending the following conditions : 65. All air
conditioning or air exchange equipment must be ground mounted. The equipment may only
be located in a side yard and maintain a minimum 5-foot side-yard property line setback.
The Director may approve rear yard locations where side yard locations are not possible . All
air conditioning or air exchange equipment shall comply with Municipal Code Chapter 17.53
Noise regarding noise limits for air conditioning or air handling equipment. (This Condition
Applies to Residential Projects); and 152. Prior to issuance of the first Certificate of
Occupancy (final or temporary) or final inspection of the first building, all existing and
proposed utilities, including electrical transmission lines less than 67Kv, must be under-
grounded consistent with plans approved by the City Engineer , Public Works Director and
Community Development Director. Any exceptions must be approved by the City Council.
Development Director. Any exceptions must be approved by the City Council. The motion
carried by roll-call vote 4 -0, Commissioner Di Cecco absent.
9. PRESENTATION/ACTION/DISCUSSION :
None.
10 . CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2024 . Staff
Recommendation : Approve the minutes.
MOTION : Commissioner Landis moved , and Commissioner Alva seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
1 1. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Comm issioner Landis moved , and Chair Barrett seconded a motion to adjourn the
meeting .. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote . The time was 7 :47 p .m.
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Comm u nity Development Direc tor
Chris Barrett
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