HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1999 380 0809RESOLUTION NO. PC- 99 -380
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, ADOPT
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 99 -07 TO AMEND TABLE
17.20.060 TO PERMIT LIMITED COMMERCIAL RETAIL
FACILITIES WITHIN THE C -0 (COMMERCIAL OFFICE)
ZONE ONLY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DOWNTOWN
SPECIFIC PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Moorpark received a
request from a newly established merchant within the Downtown Specific
Plan who was adversely effected by an absentee landowner during lease
arrangement through lessor failure to notify lessee that new zoning
precluded usage for which a lease was issued, that the City Council
consider a change to Title 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Moorpark to establish provisions to permit limited commercial use
within the C -0 (Commercial Office) Zone within the boundary of the
Downtown Specific Plan.
Whereas the City Council upon consideration of the request
determined that said amendment should be studied by the Planning
Commission and a recommendation for said amendment be submitted by the
Planning Commission for subsequent City Council public hearing and
consideration, the City Council through Resolution 99 -1618 referred
said request to the Planning Commission.
WHEREAS, Public Notice having been given in time, form, and
manner as required by law, the Planning Commission of the City of
Moorpark held a Public Hearing to consider Zone Code Amendment 99 -07
on August 9, 1999.
WHEREAS, at its public hearings the Planning Commission took
testimony from all those wishing to testify on the project, closed the
public hearing on the project on August 9, 1999;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Based upon the information and testimony presented to
the Planning Commission, including but not limited to, staff reports
and staff and public testimony, the Planning Commission hereby makes
the following findings:
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS:
1. That an environmental analysis of the project was
considered for Zoning Code Amendment 99 -07 and it has been
determined that in compliance with CEQA (Division 13 of the
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Public Resources Code of the State of California)and the
City's CEQA Procedures, the project is exempt.
ZONE CODE AMENDMENT FINDINGS:
3. The approval of Zone Code Amendment No. 99 -07 is consistent
with the City's General Plan, Downtown Specific Plan and
Zoning Code.
4. Adoption of Zoning Code Amendment 99 -07 provides
flexibility within the Downtown Plan area to accommodate
limited tourist oriented uses and will assist in the
implementation of economic development strategies for the
Downtown Plan.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
City Council adopt an ordinance to amend the City Zoning Code by
amending Table 17.20.060 to incorporate limited commercial retail uses
within the C -0 Zone. Specifically, Table 17.20.060 amendments shall
include provision to allow antique stores, museums, art galleries and
artisan workshops within the C -O zone solely within the Downtown
Specific Plan area.
THE ACTION WITH THE FOREGOING DIRECTION WAS APPROVED BY THE
FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Commissioners Haller, Otto, Parvin, Landis, DiCecco
NAYES:
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9n' DAY OF AUGUST, 1999.
ATTEST:
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Celia LaFleur, Secretary
ATTACHMENT "A" Zoning Code Amendment Table 17.20.060, amended.