HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1997 331 0210RESOLUTION NO. PC -97 -331
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY
COUNCIL PERTAINING TO A PROPOSED CHANGE TO SECTION 17.52.060
C.2 (CHANGE OF USE) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE CITY OF
MOORPARK ZONING ORDINANCE.
Whereas, Section 17.60.020 of the Municipal Code provides that the
City Council may initiate proceedings to consider amendments to the
Zoning Code by the adoption of a resolution of intention requesting the
Planning Commission to set the matter for study, public hearing, and
recommendation within a reasonable time; and
Whereas, On October 16, 1996, the City Council authorized the
initiation of proceedings to consider an amendment to the Municipal Code
by the adoption of a resolution of intention requesting the Planning
Commission to set the matter for study, public hearing, and
recommendation to the City Council for the purposes of considering an
amendment to Section 17.20 to allow recreational vehicle storage in the
CPD zones; and
Whereas, at a duly noticed public hearing on January 27 and February
10, 1997, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this matter;
and
Whereas, the Planning Commission determined that the modifications
to the City's Municipal Code is categorically exempt pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) in that the proposed
amendment to the Municipal Code does not have the potential for causing
a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That on January 27 and February 10, 1997 the Planning
Commission studied, held a public hearing, and recommended that the City
Council make the modification described in Section 3 to the Municipal
Code to modify nonconforming use section.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council
that Section No. 17.20 (Uses by Zone) of the Moorpark Municipal Code not
be amended to allow recreational vehicle storage in Commercial Planned
Development Zones for the following reasons:
a. Allowing the storage of recreational on CPD zoned properties
with direct access along Los Angeles Avenue or other six -lane
arterials will reduce prime commercial property available for
commercial development, especially retail uses, which would
generate sales tax to provide a better fiscal basis for City
Resolution No. PC -97 -331
Proposed Change to Section 17.52.060 C -2
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services. Furthermore, allowing storage of recreational
vehicles in Commercial Planned Development (CPD) Districts
generally may create adverse visual impacts.
b. Allowing uses in CPD zones in secondary locations may include
areas adjacent to residential areas, or have other unintended
consequences or impacts and may further reduce areas available
for other commercial uses that better contribute to purposes
of these areas.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council
the following addition to Section 17.52.060 C.2. of the Municipal Code:
3. Change of Use - The nonconforming use may be changed to a use
that is similar with approval of a City Council approved
Conditional Permit pursuant to the requirements of Chapter
17.44 (Entitlement - Process and Procedures) , provided the
changed use is considered to have no greater impact than the
previously existing use, is similar to the nonconforming use
and is not considered as an expansion of the existing use.
Conditions may be imposed, including, but not limited to time
limitations, as deemed necessary for the compatibility of such
nonconforming use with adjacent properties.
SECTION 3. That the modification to the City's Municipal Code is
categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) in that the
proposed Ordinance Amendment does not have the potential for causing a
significant effect on the environment.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1997.
AYES: Millhouse, Norcross, Miller, Lowenb @rg, and Acosta
NOES: `
ATTEST:
Celia LaFleur, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
Ernestd, x. Acost4, Chairman