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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2011 0927 PC REG MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Moorpark, California September 27, 2011 A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on September 27, 2011, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Landis called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Jett Landis, a Moorpark resident led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Planning Commissioners Gould, Groff, Hamous, Vice Chair Di Cecco, and Chair Landis. 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: 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.) A. Future Agenda Items i. CUP 2011-03 Joshua Wright (DoughMain - Smoke Shop) ii. CUP 2003-05 National Ready Mixed (Continued from August 26, 2009 to a date uncertain) Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 September 27, 2011 iii. Rescinding Toll Mazur DA, GPA, ZC iv. Housing Element Update v. ZOA 2010-03 Emergency Shelters, etc. Mr. Bobardt briefly discussed future agenda items and stated that a meeting will be held in October regarding CUP 2011-03 Joshua Wright (DoughMain - Smoke Shop) and a meeting in November to discuss one of the other future agenda items. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2011-566) A. Consider a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-04, a Request to Allow Outdoor Sales of Recreational Vehicles on an Approximately 2-Acre Vacant Lot, Located at 500 Los Angeles Avenue, on the Application of Tom Lindstrom. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2011-566 to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-04 subject to conditions of approval. (Staff: Freddy Carrillo) Commissioner Hamous recused himself at 7:06 p.m. to avoid a potential conflict of interest and stepped down from the dais. Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report. A discussion followed among Commissioners and staff regarding 1) the landscaping across Los Angeles Avenue and if there is landscape proposed against the west property line. Staff addressed the Commissioner's concern by recommending Condition No. 10, a landscape plan showing a 12-foot landscaped front setback, which shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Director. The Director also added that no landscaping is proposed for the west property line; 2) if the proposed fencing that would run across the front of the property (behind the landscaping) would be used for security purposes and if it would be decorative and see through. Staff addressed this concern by recommending Condition No. 11, which prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for occupancy, a fencing plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Director; 3) Condition No. 16, "Prior to occupancy, the asphalt areas of the site shall be repaired and slurry sealed and an asphalt-paved driveway connection shall be provided to Unidos Avenue to the satisfaction of the City Engineer/Public Works Director" was also a concern because it may need to comply with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. However, staff clarifies that this would not need to comply with NPDES requirements; and 4) the hours of operation was also discussed but clarified by staff with the proposed hours from the applicant. II Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 September 27, 2011 Chair Landis opened the public hearing. Tom Lindstrom, Tom Lindstrom RV Sales, discussed the project and commented about initial plans for the fencing on the front of Los Angeles Avenue, the units and how many slideouts will fit, landscaping, and stated that there will be new inventory up along the fence side. Colin Velasquez, Business Owner, congratulated David Moe, Redevelopment Manager; glad to see that the Redevelopment Agency is putting property back on the market and generating income. Mr. Velasquez discussed concerns regarding Unidos property street conditions. Mr. Bobardt replied to Mr. Velasquez's comments and stated that the lot is owned by the City and the City is maintaining control of this lot. If and when there is a time to widen the street and add the improvements, the City has the ability to do so. In response to Chair Landis, Mr. Bobardt stated there were no further speakers or written statement cards for this item. A discussion followed among Commissioners and staff regarding whether there has been any further discussion with the applicant regarding test routes and where the test drive route will be. Chair Landis closed the Public Hearing. A discussion followed among Commissioners regarding additional conditions; 1) no dumping or RV dump station will not be allowed on the site; and 2) staff will work with the adjacent property owner to make sure the landscaping is compatible with what is going on, on the adjacent property. MOTION: Commissioner Gould moved and Commissioner Groff seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, with changes as proposed by the Commission, including adoption of Resolution No. PC 2011-566. The motion carried by voice vote 4:0; Commissioner Hamous absent. The Planning Commission has final approval authority for this project. Commissioner Hamous returned to the dais at 7:25 p.m. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 September 27, 2011 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Commissioner Gould moved and Vice Chair Di Cecco seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2011. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Vice Chair Di Cecco moved and Commissioner Groff seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:26 p.m. Kipp . .is, Chair David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director