HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2010 556 2010 0928 RESOLUTION NO. PC-2010-556
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-06 A REQUEST TO
ALLOW AN APPROXIMATELY 1,400 SQUARE FOOT
MICROBREWERY AT 680 FLINN AVENUE NO. 31, ON THE
APPLICATION OF CHRISTOPHER R. ENEGREN (ENEGREN
BREWING CO.)
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on September 28, 2010 the Planning
Commission considered Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2010-06 on the application
of Christopher R. Enegren (Enegren Brewing Co.) for a request to allow an
approximately 1,400 square foot microbrewery within an existing tenant space in an
industrial building at 680 Flinn Avenue No. 31 for craft beer to be manufactured on-site
for sale to local restaurants and consumers, with a retail tasting counter; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of September 28, 2010, 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; closed the public hearing and 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 17.44.040:
A. The proposed use is consistent with the provisions of the general plan, zoning
ordinance, and any other applicable regulations in that breweries are
conditionally permitted within the zone, and conditions of approval have been
proposed to mitigate potential problems;
B. The proposed use as conditioned is compatible with both existing and permitted
land uses in the surrounding area in that the use does not conflict with those
uses within the surrounding business park;
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C. The proposed use as conditioned is compatible with the scale, visual character,
and design of surrounding properties in that there will be no changes to the
exterior of the building as a result of the application;
D. The proposed use would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair the utility of
neighboring property or uses in that conditions of approval have been proposed
to regarding parking, noise, and hours of operation;
E. The proposed use as conditioned would not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, convenience, or welfare in that the operation of this microbrewery is
compatible with the surrounding light industrial uses due to conditions that have
been imposed limiting hours of operation and alcohol service.
SECTION 2. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
A. The use will not result in an over-concentration in the area of establishments
selling alcoholic beverages. The proposal is unique in that it is primarily a
production and wholesale facility. Beer tasting is an ancillary use. There are
no similar uses within the existing office/industrial park.
B. The use will serve a public convenience in that the sale of beer, from this
location allows restaurants and the public a local choice for craft beer.
C. The use will not create the need for increased police services in that conditions
are required to ensure proper control of the sale of beer for on-site and off-site
consumption.
D. The requested use at the proposed location will not adversely affect the
economic welfare of the community in that locally produced craft beer is not
currently produced in Moorpark.
E. The exterior appearance of the structure will not be inconsistent with the
external appearance of commercial structures already constructed or under
construction on surrounding properties, or within the immediate neighborhood
so as to cause blight, deterioration or substantially diminish property values
within the neighborhood.
SECTION 3. PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL: the Planning
Commission herby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-06 subject to the
Conditions of Approval found in Exhibit A attached.
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SECTION 4. FILING OF RESOLUTION: The Community Development
Director shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Di Cecco, Groff, Taillon, Vice Chair Landis, and
Chair Hamous
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of September, 2010.
S
:ruce Hamous, Chair
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David A. Bobardt
Community Development Director
Exhibit A—Conditions of Approval
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EXHIBIT A
STANDARD AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) No. 2010-06
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The applicant shall comply with Standard Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use
Permits as adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2009-2799 (Exhibit B), except as
modified by the following Special Conditions of Approval. In the event of conflict
between a Standard and Special Condition of Approval, the Special Condition shall
apply.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. This conditional use permit is granted or approved with the City's designated
approving body retaining and reserving the right and jurisdiction to review and to
modify the permit—including the conditions of approval—based on changed
circumstances. Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to, major
modification of the business; a change in scope, emphasis, size, or nature of the
business; the expansion, alteration, reconfiguration, or change of use; or the fact
that the use is negatively impacting surrounding uses by virtue of impacts not
identified at the time of application for the conditional use permit or impacts that
are much greater than anticipated or disclosed at the time of application for the
conditional use permit. The reservation of right to review any permit granted or
approved under this chapter by the City's designated approving body is in
addition to, and not in lieu of, the right of the City, its Planning Commission, City
Council and designated approving body to review and revoke or modify any
permit granted or approved under this chapter for any violations of the conditions
imposed on such permit.
2. Outdoor service and/or sales of alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Signs
must be posted at the building exits indicating that customers may not leave the
building with open containers of alcoholic beverages.
3. On site sales, service or consumption of alcoholic beverages allowed by this
Conditional Use Permit are permitted only between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
10:00 p.m.
4. This premise is not licensed by ABC to operate as a bar, restaurant, or a
nightclub and must be maintained as a microbrewery, for production and tasting
only, with a Type 23 ABC license.
5. No more than four tastings are permitted to be served to any individual within any
two hour period.
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