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ABSOLUTION NO. PC -97 -334
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-
1 ON THE APPLICATION OF PACIFIC BELL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 60'
COMMUNICATION ANTENNA LOCATED 1,400' EAST OF MOORPARK COLLEGE
AND 800' NORTH OF HIGHWAY 118 ON PROPERTY OWNED BY VENTURA
COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF MOORPARK (ASSESSOR
PARCEL NO. 500 -0- 280 -400)
Whereas, at a duly noticed public hearing on April 14, 1997, the
Planning Commission considered the application filed by Pacific Bell,
requesting approval of the following:
Conditional Use Permit No. 96 -1 for construction of a 60,
cellular communications antenna on a portion of a 1.304 acre
parcel; and
Whereas, at its meeting of April 14, 1997, the Planning Commission
opened the public hearing, took testimony from all those wishing to
testify on the project, and closed the public hearing; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission after review and consideration of
the information contained in the Staff Report dated April 14, 1997 and
public testimony and has reached a decision on this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 of the Public Resource Code of the
State of California (beginning as Section 2100}) and the requirements
under Section 21081.6, the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark
finds the application to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of
CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 as a Class 3 exemption for the
construction of new small structures or facilities.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission adopts the following findings:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS:
Based upon the information set forth above, it is determined that this
application with the attached conditions, meets the requirements of the
City of Moorpark Municipal Code Section 17.44.030 in that:
1. The proposed use is consistent with the intent and provisions of the
City's General Plan and Zoning Code.
2. That the proposed use is compatible with the character of
�.- surrounding development.
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Conditional Use Permit No. 96.1
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3. That the proposed use would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair
the utility of neighboring property or uses.
4. That the proposed uses would not be detrimental to the public
interest health, safety, convenience, or welfare.
5. That the proposed uses are compatible with existing and planned land
uses in the general area where the development is to be located.
6. That the proposed uses are compatible with the scale, visual
character and design of the surrounding properties and are designed
to enhance the physical and visual quality of the community and that
the structures have design features which provide visual relief and
separation between land uses of conflicting character.
SECTION 3. That the Planning Commission hereby approves Conditional
Use Permit No. 96 -1, subject to the following Conditions of Approval:
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1. The permit is granted for the land and project as identified on the
entitlement application form and as shown on the approved plot plans
and elevations (Exhibit Nos. 3 and 4). The location and design of
all site improvements shall be as shown on the approved plot plans
and elevations except or unless indicated otherwise herein in the
following conditions.
2. The CUP is approved for a period of time of five (5) years from the
date of approval of the permit. At the end of this five year
period, the Director of Community Development may grant a
continuance of the use for an additional five year period, providing
full compliance with all conditions have been accomplished and that
the properties in the general area for the duration of the
additional period authorized by this permit and that the applicant
files an application for an extension at least one month prior to
the termination of the five year period. The Director may grant the
one five (5) year extension through a Permit Adjustment process.
Additional five year extensions may be granted by the Director
through the Minor Modification process for a period not to exceed
twenty (20) years from the initial approval date. A Major
Modification shall be required for extensions beyond the twenty year
period.
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Conditional Use Permit No. 96.1
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April 14, 1997
3. The development is subject to all applicable regulations of the O -S
Zone, and all requirements and enactments of Federal, State, Ventura
County, the City authorities and any other governmental entities,
and all such requirements and enactments shall, by reference, become
conditions of this permit.
4. Conditional Use Permit No. 96 -1 shall expire when the use for which
it is granted or abandoned or discontinued for a period of 180 or
more consecutive days, or on the 5th yearly anniversary date from
the date of approval, whichever comes first.
5. That unless the project is inaugurated (building foundation slab in
place or substantial work in progress) not later than one (1) year
after this permit is granted, this permit shall automatically expire
on that date. The Director of Community Development may, at his
discretion, grant up to one (1) additional year extension for
project inauguration if there have been no changes in the adjacent
areas and if applicant can document that he has diligently worked
towards inauguration of the project during the initial two year
period. The request for extension of this entitlement shall be made
in writing, at least 30 -days prior to the expiration date of the
permit.
6. All facilities and uses other than those specifically requested in
the application are prohibited unless an application for a
modification has been approved by the City of Moorpark. Any minor
changes to this permit shall require the submittal of an application
for a Modification to this permit.
7. No conditions of this entitlement shall be interpreted as permitting
or requiring any violation of law or any unlawful rules or
regulations or orders of an authorized governmental agency. In
instances where more than one set of rules apply, the stricter ones
shall take precedence.
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Conditional Use Permit No. 96.1
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8. If any of the conditions or limitations of this permit are held to
be invalid, that holding shall not invalidate any of the remaining
conditions or limitations set forth.
9. The permittee agrees as a condition of issuance and use of this
permit to defend, at his sole expense, any action brought against
the City because of issuance (or renewal) of this permit or in the
alternative to relinquish this permit. Permittee will reimburse the
City for any court costs and /or attorney's fees which the City may
be required by the court to pay as a result of any such action. The
City may, at its sole discretion, participate in the defense of any
such action, but such participation shall not relieve permittee of
his obligation under this condition.
10. Prior to approval of construction plans for plan check or initiation
of any construction activity, a Zoning Clearance shall be obtained
from the Department of Community Development. If a applicant
desires, construction plans may be submitted to the Building and
Safety Department prior to approval of this Development Permit with
a City approved Hold Harmless Agreement.
11. If in the future, any use or uses are contemplated on the site
differing from that specified in the zoning clearance approved for
the occupancy, either the permittee, owner, or each prospective
tenant shall file a project description prior to the initiation of
the use. A review by the Director of Community Development will be
conducted to determine if the proposed use is compatible with the
Open Space Zone and the terms and conditions of this permit. Said
review will be conducted at no charge and an approval letter sent,
unless a minor or major modification to the Planned Development is
required, in which case all applicable fees and procedures shall
apply.
12. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance, the permittee shall
sign a statement indicating awareness and understanding of all
permit conditions, and shall agree to abide by these Conditions.
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Conditional Use Permit No. 96.1
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13. No Zoning Clearance may be issued for construction until all on -site
improvements specified in this permit have been provided or the
Director of Community Development approves the acceptance of a
Performance Bond to guarantee the construction and maintenance of
exterior improvements including, but not limited to fences, slope
planting or other landscape improvements not related to grading,
etc. Said on -site improvements shall be completed within 120 days
of issuance of a Zoning Clearance. In case of failure to comply
with any term or provision of this condition, the City Council may
by resolution declare the surety forfeited. Upon completion of the
required improvements to the satisfaction of the City, the City
Council may reduce the amount of the bond; however, the bond must
be kept in full effect for one year after the last occupancy to
guarantee that items such as landscaping; fences; slope planting or
other landscape improvements not related to grading; etc. are
maintained.
e'er 14. Prior to any occupancy by any tenant or subsequent owner whose
business would employ or dispose of hazardous materials, a Major
Modification application shall be filed with the Department of
Community Development and approved by the City.
15. No later than ten (10) days after any change of property ownership
or change of lessee(s) or operator(s) of the subject building, there
shall be filed with the Director of Community Development the
name(s) and address(es) of the new owner(s), lessee(s) or
operator(s) together with a letter from any such person(s)
acknowledging and agreeing with all conditions of this permit.
16. The continued maintenance of the permit area and facilities,
including landscaping, shall be subject to periodic inspection by
the City. The permittee shall be required to remedy any defects in
maintenance, as indicated by the Code Enforcement Officer within
thirty (30) days after notification.
17. The applicant and his successors, heirs, and assigns shall remove
/^ any graffiti within five (5) days from written notification by the
City of Moorpark. All such graffiti removal shall be accomplished
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to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
18. The applicant shall pay all outstanding case processing (planning
and Engineering), and all City legal service fees prior to issuance
of a Zoning Clearance. The applicant, permittee, or successors in
interest, shall also submit to the Department of Community
Development a fee to cover costs incurred by the City for Condition
Compliance review of the Conditional Use Permit.
19. The applicant shall pay all school assessment fees levied by the
Moorpark Unified School District, if applicable.
20. The Director of Community Development may declare a development
project that is not in compliance with the Conditions of Approval
or for some other just cause, a "public nuisance ". The applicant
shall be liable to the city for any and all costs and expenses to
the city involved in thereafter abating the nuisance and in
obtaining compliance with the Conditions of Approval or applicable
codes. if the applicant fails to pay all city costs related to this
action, the City may enact special assessment proceedings against
the parcel of land upon which the nuisance existed (Municipal Code
Section 1.12.080).
21. Prior to the commencement of construction plan review by the
Community Development Department, the applicant shall deposit with
the City of Moorpark a Condition Compliance review in the amount of
the original filing fee for the project.
22. All exterior building materials and paint colors shall be approved
by the Director of Community Development.
23. All roof mounted equipment and other noise generation sources on-
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site shall be attenuated to 55 dBA at the property line. Prior to
the issuance of a zoning clearance for initial occupancy or any
subsequent occupancy, the Director of Community Development may
request that a noise study be submitted for review and approval
which demonstrates that all on -site noise generation sources would
be mitigated to the required level. The noise study must be
prepared by a licensed acoustical engineer in accordance with
accepted engineering standards.
24. Prior to occupancy, Ventura County APCD Air Pollution Control
District (APCD) shall review all uses to ensure compliance with the
California Health and Safety Code (Section 65850.5 et seq.)
regarding the use, storage and disposition of hazardous materials.
Final Certificate of Occupancies shall be withheld until compliance
with these provisions from the Ventura County APCD is provided.
25. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the Building and Safety
Department shall insure that the construction plans incorporate the
requirements of the Building Security Specifications of the Moorpark
Police Department.
26. The applicant shall allow the City to mount one antenna on the steel
antenna support pole.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A GRADING PERMIT THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL
BE SATISFIED:
Storm Water Runoff and Flood Control Planning:
27. The Developer shall comply with National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) objectives as outlined in the "Storm
water Pollution Control Guidelines for Construction Sites ". This
handout is available the City Engineers office.
28. The Developer shall demonstrate legal access to the parcel to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
29. Grading may occur during the rainy season from October 15 to April
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15 subject to installation of erosion control facilities. Erosion
control measures shall be in place and functional between October
15th and April 15th.
30. Construction activities shall be limited to between the following
hours: a) 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and b) 9:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday. Construction work on Saturdays will
require payment of a premium for City inspection services, and may
be further restricted or prohibited should the City receive
complaints from adjacent property owners. No construction work is
to be done on Sundays, pursuant to Section 15.26.010 of the
Municipal Code.
31. If any hazardous waste is encountered during the construction of
this project, all work shall be immediately stopped and the Ventura
County Environmental Health Department, the Fire Department, the
Sheriff's Department, and the City Construction Observer shall be
notified immediately. Work shall not proceed until clearance has
been issued by all of these agencies.
32. Prior to issuance of a building permit, all structures shall be
designed to current UBC requirements or the City approved
geotechnical report requirements for the project, whichever standard
is most restrictive.
The action with the foregoing direction was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Miller, Lowenberg, Millhouse, Acosta;
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Norcross.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPT:
ATTEST:
Celia LaFleur, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
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