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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2004 0458 0420RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2004 -458 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004 -01 TO ALLOW A WAREHOUSE /DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN AN EXISTING BUILDING IN THE M -1 (INDUSTRIAL PARK) ZONE, LOCATED AT 5316 KAZUKO COURT, ON THE APPLICATION OF WARREN DISTRIBUTING (ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER 511 -0- 070 -675) WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on April 20, 2004, the Planning Commission considered Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2004 -01 on the application of Warren Distributing to allow a warehouse /distribution facility in an existing building in the M -1 (Industrial Park) zone, located at 5316 Kazuko Court. (Assessor Parcel No. 511 -0- 070 -675); and WHEREAS, at its meeting of April 20, 2004, the Planning Commission considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto and written public comments; opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony both for and against the proposal; and on April 20, 2004 reached a decision on this matter; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurs with the Community Development Director's determination that this project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 as a Class 1 exemption for Existing Facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS: Based upon the information set forth in the staff report(s), accompanying studies, and oral and written public testimony, the Planning Commission makes the following findings in accordance with City of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section 17.44.030: A. The proposed project is consistent with the intent and provisions of the city's general plan, and any applicable specific plan and this title in that Goal 10 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan is to "Encourage a diversity of industrial uses which are located and designed in a compatible manner surrounding land uses.; \ \mor_pri_sery \City Share \Community Development \DEV PMTS \C U P \2004 \ -01 Warren Distributing\Reso- Cond\Reso 2004- 458.doc Resolution No. PC- 2004 -458 Page 2 B. The proposed project is compatible with the character of surrounding development in that the existing and surrounding buildings were developed in anticipation of this type of use. Conditions of approval have been added to ensure that the proposed project is compatible with the residential uses to the east; C. The proposed project would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair the utility of neighboring property or uses in that conditions of approval have been added to mitigate effects of on -site circulation and outdoor storage and to regulate hours of operation; D. The proposed project would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare in that the general plan, zoning and industrial planned development anticipated this type of use and conditions of approval have been added to preserve the residential character of the properties to the east; E. The proposed project is compatible with existing and planned land uses in the general area where the development is to be located; and F. The proposed project is compatible with the scale, visual character and design of the surrounding properties, designed so as to enhance the physical and visual quality of the community, and the structure (s) have design features which provide visual relief and separation between land uses of conflicting character in that the existing building and industrial park were designed and developed with attention given to the scale, visual character and design of the surrounding properties. SECTION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION Planning Commission recommends to the Conditional Use Permit No. 2004 -01 Conditions of Approval included in Exh of Approval), attached hereto and reference. RECOMMENDATION: The City Council approval of subject to the special ibit A (Special Conditions incorporated herein by SECTION 3. 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- 2004 -458 Page 3 The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners DiCecco, Landis, Peskay, Vice Chair Lauletta and Chair Pozza. NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of April, 2004. Scott Pozza, Chair Ahry B Hog ty De e opment Director Exhibit A - Special and Standard Conditions of Approval Resolution No. PC- 2004 -458 Page 4 EXHIBIT A SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004 -01 SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the plans presented in conjunction with the application for Conditional Use Permit No. 2004 -01, except any modifications as may be required to meet specific Code standards or other conditions stipulated herein. 2. All necessary permits shall be obtained from the Building and Safety Department and all construction shall be in compliance with the Moorpark Building Code and all other applicable regulations. 3. Approval of a Zoning Clearance shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits. All other permit and fee requirements must be met. 4. All exterior areas of the site, including parking areas under use by the facility, shall be maintained free of litter and debris at all times. 5. Operation and delivery hours will be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Saturday. No operations or deliveries will be permitted on Sunday. 6. The "idling" time of delivery vehicles shall not exceed five (5) minutes. 7. Outdoor storage is prohibited. 8. All landscaping shall be irrigated and maintained in a healthy and thriving condition, free of weeds, trash and debris. 9. All exterior signs shall be under separate permit. 10. Exterior of building to be cleaned and repainted, where necessary. 11. Should it be necessary to re- stripe the parking lot and remove any landscaped planters, an equivalent amount of landscaping shall be installed elsewhere on the lot, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director.