HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 0622 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of June 22, 1998
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on June 22,
1998, in the City Council Chambers, Moorpark Civic Center, 799
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California, 93021.
1. Call to Order
The meeting called to order at 7:14 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Miller led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
3. Roll Call
Chairman Lowenberg, Commissioners Millhouse, Acosta, Miller
and DiCecco were present at the meeting.
Staff attending the meeting included Nelson Miller, Director
of Community Development; Wayne Loftus, Planning Manager; Paul
Porter, Principal Planner; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City
Engineer; Jim MacDonald, Building Official; and Celia La Fleur,
Administrative Secretary.
4. Proclamations, Commendations and Special Presentations
None
5. Reordering of, and Additions to, the Agenda
None
6. Approval of Minutes
None
7. Public Comments
None
8. Consent Calendar
None
9. Public Hearings
A. Entitlement: Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -2. Location:
79 to 95 East High Street (Assessor's Parcel Number: 512-
0- 091 -060). Applicant: Javier Hernandez Ortiz. Proposal:
Consider a request for operation of a nightclub. Staff
Recommendation: 1. Open the public hearing, receive
public testimony and close the public hearing. 2. Make
the appropriate findings, which are specified in
Resolution No. PC -98 -355, including the environmental
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determination. 3. Adopt Resolution No. PC -98 -355, denying
Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -02.
Staff provided the presentation.
Testimony received from the following:
Warren Tetz, Moorpark Chamber representative, 3935
Willowcreek Lane, Moorpark. Mr. Tetz provided background
information concerning the proposed facility prior use
(Whistle Stop), bar and restaurant.
Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, Moorpark. Mrs. Brown
said this facility was previously a dance hall in old
Moorpark, and like Wood Ranch Restaurant, we shouldn't be
intimidated about children and the proposed bar area.
Jose Espinoza, 530 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark. Mr. Espinoza
read from a letter, which said he found the opportunity
to come to Moorpark 2 years ago when he heard the City of
Moorpark was supporting new business and worked hard with
Mr. Ortiz and the City's help to establish a restaurant
facility at this location.
George Shakiban, 23586 Calabasas Road, Calabasas. Mr.
Shakiban said he was a structural engineer, and plans had
been approved by the fire department. He said he was
familiar with parking issues and he believed this project
fully complied with requirements.
The Commission discussed the expense and feasibility of
expanding the proposed facility, hours of operation,
nuisance issues and the history of the facility.
Ludy Topete, 79 High Street, Moorpark. Mrs. Topete
invited the Commission to ask her questions about the
existing business. Mrs. Topete explained that the
restaurant would provide a security guard and no bar
service would be provided to under age (21) persons. The
hours of operation proposed were 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.,
and currently were Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7:00 p.m.
to 12:00 p.m.
Bob Holms, (no address provided) Thousand Oaks. Mr. Holms
addressed the construction needed at this location.
Becky E. Rittorit, 4719 Maureen Lane, Moorpark Community
Church, Moorpark. Mrs. Rittorit as a representative of
the Church. She said she had obtained signatures in
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opposition to this proposal and recommended denial before
the use becomes a problem.
Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, Moorpark. Ms.
Mikos, a 17 year resident asked to reconsider the
proposal and suggested that the doorway be used as
controlling point for security. Ms. Mikos said the
applicant would comply with the Fire Department's
requirements.
David Aguirre, 689A New Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark. Mr.
Aguirre questioned how the applicant intended to keep
under age persons out of the bar area without a physical
barrier.
Public hearing closed at 8:14 p.m.
MOTION: Commissioner Millhouse moved and Commissioner Miller
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation to approve
Resolution No. PC -98 -355 to deny CUP -98 -2.
Roll Call Vote: DiCecco, Aye; Acosta, No; Miller, Aye;
Millhouse, Aye; Lowenberg Aye
Motion passed 4:1
B. Entitlements: Industrial Planned Development Permit No.
98 -1. Proposed two story 21,000 square foot (18,000
square foot first floor, 3,000 square foot second floor)
manufacturing warehouse building including parking and
landscaping located on Lot No. 2 of Tract 3492, Assessor
Parcel No. 513 -0- 060 -285.
Industrial Planned Development No. 98 -2. Proposed two
story 21,000 square foot (18,000 square foot first floor,
3,000 square foot second floor) manufacturing warehouse
building including parking and landscaping located on Lot
No. 3 of Tract 3492, Assessor Parcel No. 513 -0- 060 -035.
Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 98 -3: Proposed
two story 16,700 square foot (13,700 square foot first
floor, 3,000 square foot second floor) manufacturing
warehouse building located on Lot No. 1 of Tract 3492,
Assessor Parcel No. 513 -0- 060 -275. Applicant: Jerrold S.
Felsenthal (IPD 98 -1 &2) J and L Investments (IPD 98 -3).
Location: Lot Nos. 1, 2, and 3 of Tract 3492 located on
the northeast corner of Condor Drive and Los Angeles
Avenue at the Highway 118 on -ramp in the City of
Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: 1. Open the public
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hearing, accept public testimony and close the public
hearing. 2. Consider the Mitigated Negative Declaration
prepared for the requested entitlements prior to making a
recommendation to the City Council for approval of denial
of the projects. 3. Adopt Resolution No.
recommending to the City Council approval of the
Industrial Planned Development Permit.
Wayne Loftus provided the staff presentation.
Testimony received from the following:
Mike Tingus, The Seeley Company, 16830 Ventura Blvd.,
Suite S, Encino. In support of the proposal.
Ray Musser, R.M. Architects, 7112 Los Coyotes Place,
Camarillo. In support of the proposal.
Edward E. Gripp, 1449 Doral Circle, Thousand Oaks. In
support of the proposal.
Jerrold Felsenthal, 9201 Wilshire Blvd., #301, Beverly
Hills. Mr. Felsenthal spoke in support of his proposal to
construct Industrial Planned Development No. 98 -2, a
proposed two story 21,000 square foot (18,000 square foot
first floor, 3,000 square foot second floor)
manufacturing warehouse building. Also, Industrial
Planned Development Permit No. 98 -3, a proposed two story
16,700 square foot (13,700 square foot first floor),
3,000 square foot second floor) manufacturing warehouse
building.
Public Hearing Closed at 9:19 p.m.
MOTION: Commissioner Millhouse moved and Commissioner Acosta
seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. PC -98 -357 with
revisions to Condition Nos. 38, Item 2; 65; 49; 91; and 124.
38. The plot plan shall not be revised to reflect any
requirements for right -of -way dedications, unless
an appropriate modification is approved by the
City. In addition, the following revisions to the
site plan shall be made subject to the review and
approval of the Director of Community Development
prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for
construction.
2. On IPD 98 -3 the loading areas shall be located
completely within the building, including the
placement of overhead roll -up doors which
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shall be kept continuously closed except to
allow vehicle ingress and egress. There shall
be a second set of roll -up doors located
inside the loading area to separate the
loading zone from the lease area to be used
for manufacturing, warehouse, etc.
Additionally, the enclosed loading area shall
be separated with a wall from the main
building area and shall be properly vented so
as to avoid exhaust fumes from vehicles
utilizing the loading area.
49. Roof mounted equipment is prohibited, except for
equipment that cannot be mounted on the ground and
approved to be roof mounted by the Director of
Community Development. No roof mounted equipment
(vents, stacks, blowers, air conditioning
equipment, etc.) may extend above any parapet wall,
unless screened on all four sides by view obscuring
material that is a design element of the building.
Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for
construction, the final design and materials for
the roof, the Director of Community Development
must approve screen and location of any roof -
mounted equipment. All screening shall be tall
enough to block all ground level views as well as
those from Highway 118 and shall be maintained
during the life of the permit. Construction
material shall match the color and material used in
the construction of the buildings. Colors,
materials and building appendages (such as
mechanical equipment on the roof, etc.) of the
proposed building shall be compatible with the
existing building and adjacent development and non -
reflective in nature.
65. This project is proposed to balance cut and fill
on -site. Unanticipated off -site import /export
operations requiring up to 30 total truck loads of
soils material shall require Council approval prior
to the commencement of hauling or staged grading
operations.
91. Street lights shall be provided on the improvement
plans per Ventura County Standards and as approved
by the City Engineer. The Developer shall pay all
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energy costs associated with public street lighting
for a period of one year from the acceptance of the
street improvements.
124. If damaged and directed by the City Engineer or
Public Works Director, the developer shall have
repaired, overlay or slurried that portion of
Condor Drive adjacent the development. The repairs,
overlay or slurry repairs shall extend from curb to
curb along the entire length of the project
including transitions unless otherwise approved and
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote.
9. Discussion Items
None
10. Announcements of Future Agenda Items
Nelson Miller announced the City Council /Planning Commission
Joint Meeting scheduled for July 8, 1998, at 6:30 p.m.
The Director informed the Commission that Mr. Bromiley
(Industrial Planned Development Permit No. IPD 98 -04, Parcel
Map 5123) had been tentatively scheduled for July 13, but had
requested a continuance. The item will be scheduled for August
10, 1998.
11. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
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William F. Otto,',- Chair
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