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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2010 0928 PC REG MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Moorpark, California September 28, 2010 A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on September 28, 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 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Joseph Fiss, Principal Planner, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioner Di Cecco, Commissioner Taillon, Vice Chair Landis, and Chair Hamous. Staff Present: David Bobardt, Community Development Director; Joseph Fiss, Principal Planner; and Joyce Figueroa, Administrative Assistant. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to incoming Commissioner Daniel Groff. Commissioner Groff joined the other Commissioners at the dais. Mr. Bobardt congratulated Joyce Figueroa, Administrative Assistant, on twenty years of service with the City of Moorpark. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: It was the consensus of the Commission to remove Item 8.A. from the agenda. 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 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 September 28, 2010 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. CUP 2010-03 Wireless Facility vi. Massage Establishment Regulations Mr. Bobardt briefly discussed announcements and future agenda items. Commissioner Di Cecco stated a few weeks ago he attended the "Housing Opportunities Made Easier" conference in Ventura regarding the future of housing in Ventura County. Chair Hamous stated on September 27th he rode along with Moorpark Police Department and spoke to kids in the community about the benefits of wearing bicycle helmets and gave them coupons that were provided by local merchants to redeem for merchandise. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2010-556) A. Consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-05, a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Tattoo, Cosmetic Tattoo, and Body Piercing Establishment, within a 1,322 Square-Foot Tenant Space, Located at 6593 Collins Drive, Suite D1 B, of the Campus Plaza Shopping Center, on the Application of Richard Sutherland. Staff Recommendation: 1) Remove Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-05 from the agenda. Item 8.A. was removed from the agenda. B. Consider Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2010-06 for an Approximately 1,400 Square-Foot Microbrewery within an Existing Industrial Building at 680 Flinn Avenue No. 31, on the Application of Christopher R. Enegren (Enegren Brewing Co.). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2010-556 Approving Conditional Use Permit 2010-06. Mr. Fiss gave the staff report. Questions from Commissioners followed regarding if any consideration as to a condition that would limit the quantity of the amount of beer served, number of tastings allowed, and number of ounces served in a day. The Commission also asked if there will be a restaurant at the site, and if the applicant can do food pairing. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 September 28, 2010 Chair Hamous opened the public hearing. Christopher R. Enegren, applicant, discussed the project and stated he was available to answer any questions. A discussion followed among Commissioners and the applicant regarding the number of beers on tap available to sample, how the business going to self-regulate, how many growlers will each barrel make, exportation and shipping of beer, how do people enter the facility, whether the applicant has spoken to the dance studio that is located in the same complex and if there is a limit on tasting in terms of ounces. In response to the Commission, Mr. Enegren discussed the hours and days of operation; the brewing process, and that the main purpose of the business is to export beer to bars and restaurants in the area. George Recupito, Pam Rossi Dance Ten, spoke in opposition of the project and his concerns about the smell as a result of the brewing and problems with people drinking and children that walk across the street to the dance studio. In response to Chair Hamous, Mr. Bobardt stated there were no other Speaker Cards or Written Statement Cards. At the request of the Commission, Mr. Enegren returned to the podium and responded to Mr. Recupito's comment about the smell and stated that brewing occurs twice a month, during the time there is any kind of steam venting; is about an hour. He also stated that the rear door is closed during operations and is only open for deliveries, and for moving inventory in and out, and that patrons will enter and exit the front main door. Mr. Enegren also replied to the concerns about patrons just stopping to drink and then leaving and how this will be policed. In response to the Commission, Mr. Bobardt stated that Standard Condition No. 49 requires training for anyone involved in service of alcohol beverages. Chair Hamous closed the public hearing. A discussion followed among Commissions that due to the distance and location of the site and Pam Rossi Dance Ten, and because the rear door is closed during operations, this is a compatible operation for the site. There was also discussion regarding restricting the number of ounces or number of tastings, that there are only two beer samples or maximum three is self-limiting as compared to a wine-tasting business, and that the potential is there that this is going to be self-limiting. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 September 28, 2010 At this point in the meeting, Chair Hamous reopened the public hearing to allow Captain Ron Nelson, Moorpark Police Department to answer questions from the Commission regarding what approximate blood alcohol would someone have if they drank eight ounces of beer and were immediately pulled over. Captain Nelson also commented that ABC does generally do spot checks of their applicants and conducts site visits on occasion. In response to the Commission, Mr. Enegren returned to the podium and responded to questions regarding the amount of alcohol content levels in craft-brew and Belgian beers. A discussion also followed about limiting tastings. Chair Hamous closed the public hearing. A discussion followed among Commissioners regarding adding a special condition to allow no more than four tastings to be served to any individual within any two hour period. MOTION: Vice Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, with changes as proposed by the Commission, including adoption of Resolution No. PC 2010-556. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The Planning Commission has final approval authority for this project. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None 10. CONSENT CALENDAR Approved the Consent Calendar. (Voice Vote: Unanimous) A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2010. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Approved Staff Recommendation B. Consider Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2010. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Approved Staff Recommendation Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 September 28, 2010 C. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 24, 2010. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. Approved Staff Recommendation 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Vice Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 8:12 p.m. :ruce A. Hamous, Chair / G David • . Bobardt, Community`Development Director