HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2002 427 0722RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2002 -427
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND CHAPTER 17.30 OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO LIGHTING REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2002 the City Council directed the
Planning Commission to study, set a public hearing, and provide
a recommendation pertaining to amendments to the Zoning Code
related to lighting regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Element of the City's General Plan
includes policies for lighting restrictions in commercial and
industrial development to minimize adverse impacts on adjacent
uses (Policies 8.2 and 10.2); and
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2002, the Planning Commission held a
public workshop on the lighting regulations contained in Chapter
17.30 of the Moorpark Municipal Code and gave direction to
Community Development staff on potential amendments to the
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department drafted
proposed amendments to the lighting regulations in response to
direction from the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, after conducting an Initial Study on proposed
amendments to the lighting regulations, a proposed Negative
Declaration has been prepared and noticed for public review in
accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of July 22, 2002, the Planning
Commission conducted a duly- noticed public hearing on proposed
amendments to Chapter 17.30 of the Moorpark Municipal Code
pertaining to lighting regulations, received public testimony on
the proposed amendments, and after receiving oral and written
public testimony, closed the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has read, reviewed and
considered the staff recommendation, the proposed Negative
Declaration with the Initial Study, and all comments received on
the proposed amendments to the lighting regulations.
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RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2002 -427
ZOA 2002 -04: LIGHTING REGULATIONS
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY: The proposed
amendments to Chapter 17.30 of the Moorpark Municipal Code
(Lighting Regulations) are consistent with the City's General
Plan, in particular Land Use Element policies 8.2 and 10.2 which
call for lighting restrictions in commercial and industrial
development to minimize adverse impacts on adjacent uses.
SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING: The proposed
amendments to Chapter 17.30 of the Moorpark Municipal Code would
not have a significant effect on the environment as defined by
the California Environmental Quality Act.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS: The proposed amendments improve
the clarity and enforceability of the lighting regulations and
maintain high quality standards in line with the intent and
purpose of the lighting regulations to avoid nuisance impacts on
abutting properties and astronomical resources and to avoid
wasteful use of energy.
SECTION 4. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission
recommends to the City Council adoption of an ordinance to amend
Chapter 17.30 of the Moorpark Municipal Code as recommended by
staff and modified by the Commission.
SECTION 5. CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION: The Community
Development Director shall certify to the adoption of this
resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in
the book of original resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2002 -427
ZOA 2002 -04: LIGHTING REGULATIONS
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The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners DiCecco, Haller and Parvin, Vice Chair
Landis and Chair Otto
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF JULY, 2002.
William F. Otto, Chair
ATTEST:
B rry mm opment Director