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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2010 0223 PC REG MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Moorpark, California February 23, 2010 A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on February 23, 2010, 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 7:10 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chair Landis led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Planning Commissioners Bagwell, Di Cecco, Vice Chair Landis, and Chair Hamous. Absent: Commissioner Taillon Staff Present: David Bobardt, Community Development Director; Joseph Fiss, 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: CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Commission, to reorder the Agenda and take Item 6.B. as the first Public Hearing item upon the request of the Chair. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page2 February 23, 2010 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE COMMISSION: (Future agenda items are tentative and are subject to rescheduling.) A. Future Agenda Items CUP 2003-05 National Ready Mixed (Continued from August 25, 2009 to a date uncertain) ii. Rescinding Toll Mazur DA, GPA, ZC Hi. 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. Mr. Bobardt briefly discussed the possibility of cancellation of the March 23, 2010 Planning Commission meeting. AT THIS POINT in the meeting Item B.B. was heard. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2010-552) B. Consider Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-02, a Request to Allow Approximately 26,000 Square Feet of an Existing 40,455 Square-Foot Industrial Building at 379 Science Drive to be Used as a Place of Worship with Accessory Office and Classroom Uses, on the application of John Kamus for Cornerstone Community Church. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2010-552 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-02. (Staff: Joseph Fiss) Chair Hamous recused himself to avoid a potential conflict of interest and stepped down from the dais. The time was 7:12 p.m. In the absence of Chair Hamous, Vice Chair Landis presided over the meeting. Mr. Fiss presented the staff report. Questions from Commissioners followed regarding the use of the business located on the other half of the building, preliminary agreement for additional parking, whether the applicant had submitted a proposal for a separate sign permit, and discussion regarding overnight parking of vehicles. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 February 23, 2010 Vice Chair Landis opened the public hearing. John Kamus, Kamus + Keller + Turpin, applicant representative, stated he was available to answer any questions regarding the project. A discussion followed among Commissioners and the applicant regarding the conditions of the project. Mr. Kamus said he is fine with the conditions. Discussion regarding the use of the business next door and if the church will be impacted by the business. Gordy Duncan, Cornerstone Community Church, spoke in favor of the project and wants to meet and serve the needs of the community. At the request of the Commission, Mr. Kamus returned to the podium. A discussion followed regarding the intentions of modifying the site such as the required exiting, handicapped ramps, and concern about major exit pathway directly into a driveway. In response to Vice Chair Landis, Ms. Figueroa stated there were six Written Statement Cards in favor of the item. Vice Chair Landis closed the public hearing. A discussion followed among Commissioners regarding parking and the church's effort to reach out to the adjacent building owners to get an agreement to allow parking on Sundays. Concern was also expressed regarding the business next door, and how people are going to exit the building. The Commission congratulated and welcomed Cornerstone Community Church. MOTION: Commissioner Di Cecco moved and Commissioner Bagwell seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of Resolution No. PC 2010-552. The motion carried by voice vote 3-0; Commissioner Taillon and Chair Hamous absent. The Planning Commission has final approval authority for this project. Chair Hamous returned to the dais at 7:35 p.m. Commissioner Bagwell left the meeting. The time was 7:35 p.m. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page4 February 23, 2010 A. Consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-03, a Request to Install a Minor Wireless Communications Facility at an Existing Wireless Communications Facility Location on the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1, Moorpark College Water Reservoir No. 2 Property, at 15698 Campus Park Drive, Approximately Eight-Hundred Feet Southeast of Moorpark College, on the application of Nick Gonzalez for Clearwire. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2010-553 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-03, subject to conditions. Mr. Carrillo presented the staff report. Questions from Commissioners followed regarding the maximum height of the antenna. Chair Hamous opened the Public Hearing. Nick Gonzales, Norcal / Capital Pacific Development Group, applicant for Clearwire, stated he was available to answer any questions regarding the project. Chair Hamous closed the Public Hearing. MOTION: Vice Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of Resolution No. PC 2010-553. The motion carried by voice vote 3-0, Commissioners Bagwell and Taillon absent. The Planning Commission has final approval authority for this project. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: Commissioner Di Cecco moved and Vice Chair Landis seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by voice vote 3-0, Commissioners Bagwell and Taillon absent. A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2010. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 February 23, 2010 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Vice Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion to adjoum. The motion carried by voice vote 3-0, Commissioners Bagwell and Taillon absent. The time was 7:42 p.m. aP -,e._ Bruce A. Ham.us, Chair David A. Bobardt, Planning Director