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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2009 1027 PC REG MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Moorpark, California October 27, 2009 A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on October 27, 2009, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue; Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hamous called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Di Cecco led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Planning Commissioners Di Cecco, Taillon, Vice Chair Landis, and Chair Hamous. Absent: Planning Commissioner Bagwell Staff Present: David Bobardt, Planning Director; Joseph Vacca, Principal Planner; Freddy Carrillo, Assistant Planner I; and Joyce Figueroa, Administrative Assistant. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE COMMISSION: (Future agenda items are tentative and are subject to rescheduling.) Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 October 27, 2009 A. Future Agenda Items i. CUP 2003-05 National Ready Mixed (Continued from August 25, 2009 to a date uncertain) ii. Rescinding Toll Mazur DA, GPA, ZC iii. Housing Element Update iv. ZOA 2007-01 Wireless Facilities — SB 1627 v. Development Projects vi. Pardee Homes PA-7 Mr. Bobardt briefly discussed announcements and future agenda items. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2009-549) A. Consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-02, a Request to Allow a Martial Arts Studio and Physical Fitness Training Center Within an Existing 3,600 Square Foot Freestanding Building Located at 690 Walnut Street (in the Downtown Specific Plan Area) on the Application of Dennis Haggard. (Continued from September 22, 2009 Regular Meeting) Staff Recommendation: 1) Continue accepting public testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Take action on Resolution No. PC-2009-549 prepared at the direction of the Planning Commission to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-02. Mr. Carrillo presented the staff report. Questions from Commissioners followed regarding Special Condition Number 1: Separation of 30 minutes between end and beginning of each class; thirty minute break between each class due to parking issues, and clarification of group training sessions; Special Condition Number 10: Drop off and pick up of students; does this include adult students or group class sessions; and Special Condition Number 2: Applicant shall submit a parking plan to include a handout to the students and/or parents of where to park. Chair Hamous opened the Public Hearing. Dennis Haggard, applicant, discussed conditions and anticipated schedule of classes, anti-graffiti coating and that he would like to try other options to mitigate graffiti problems, and as part of the parking plan, he would like to dedicate two spaces for drop off and pick up on the side or in the front of the building . Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 October 27, 2009 Mr. Bobardt responded to Mr. Haggard's questions and comments raised and discussed language for Condition Number 1: minimum separation of classes and has language that would work; Condition Number 4: Anti- Graffiti Coating; recommended that the condition remain as is; Condition Number 9: Hours of Operation; after Monday to Sunday add the clause 'exclusive of private training sessions' to provide clarification; Condition Number 10: drop off and pick up of students; discussed new language about students being dropped off and picked up. A discussion followed among Commissioners and staff regarding Condition Number 1: schedule change and that applicant will need to submit a schedule change even if there is no issue with the minimum separation; and Condition Number 4: Anti-Graffiti Coating; if this is a city- wide requirement. J. Richard Leyner, property owner of 690 Walnut, LLC, spoke about the graffiti issue and requested that we see if the presence of graffiti is reduced with lighting and prior to using anti-graffiti coating on the store front. Mr. Leyner suggested a Business Watch program to assist in controlling graffiti and requested that staff look into this with the Chamber. A discussion followed among Commissioners and Mr. Leyner regarding his request for a special condition requiring lighting approved by the Planning Director, if lighting does not resolve the graffiti problem then Mr. Leyner would be fine with the proposed condition requiring anti-graffiti coating, as stated. A discussion followed among Commissioners and staff regarding night time lighting. Chair Hamous closed the Public Hearing. A discussion followed among Commissioners regarding the anti-graffiti coating condition, and applicant trying to find alternative ways of addressing the graffiti issue, discussed low lighting within the parameters staff is comfortable with, lighting compatibility with neighboring residential properties, and motion sensor lighting. The Commission also discussed if anti-graffiti coating needs to be applied to both front and side elevations of the building and if anti-graffiti coating will be required on High Street in the future as the properties along the street develop. MOTION: Commissioner Di Cecco moved and Commissioner Taillon seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, with changes as indicated by staff; (modifications to no. 1 and no. 10) including adoption of Resolution No. PC 2009- 549. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Commissioner Bagwell absent. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 October 27, 2009 The Planning Commission has final approval authority for this project. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Vice Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Taillon seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Commissioner Bagwell absent. A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2009. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Vice Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Commissioner Bagwell absent. The time was 7:54 p.m. d/ aou r , tzio/y/ (/ David A. Bobardt, Planning Director