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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2013 0924 PC REG MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Moorpark, California September 24, 2013 A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on September 24, 2013, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Gould called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chair Groff led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Di Cecco, Hamous, Landis, Vice Chair Groff, and Chair Gould. Staff Present: David Bobardt, Community Development Director; Joseph Fiss, Principal Planner; Joseph Vacca, Principal Planner; David Moe, Redevelopment Manager, and Tracy Oehler, Administrative Specialist. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: Bill McReynolds, Vice President of Development for City Ventures, stated the Planning Commission would be receiving invitations to attend the groundbreaking and opening of their sales center in Pasadena on October 16 for their new brand of homes. 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 Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 September 24, 2013 CUP 2003-05 National Ready Mixed (Continued from August 26, 2009 to a date uncertain.) ii. ZOA Sign Ordinance Revision iii. Rescinding Toll Mazur DA, GPA, ZC None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2013-589) A. Consider Resolution Recommending to the City Council Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement between the City of Moorpark and Shea Homes, Limited Partnership, for Tentative Tract Map No. 5425 to Adjust the Affordable Housing Requirement and Finding the Previously Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration Applicable. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2013-589, recommending to the City Council approval of the proposed amendment to the Development Agreement. (Staff: David Moe) Commissioner Di Cecco recused himself as a there was a potential conflict of interest and left the dais. The time was 7:05 p.m. Mr. Moe gave the staff report. A discussion among the Commissioners and staff focused on: The developer's subsidy and the revised language in the Development Agreement regarding the number of units specified for very low, low, and moderate income with the Resolution to be amended to reflect these numbers. Chair Gould opened the Public Hearing. Moni Salama, a Moorpark resident, expressed concerns regarding a traffic related safety issue at Big Ben Court and Millard Street. Mr. Bobardt stated this item is focused on affordable housing and offered to set up a meeting with the residents regarding this issue. Chair Gould confirmed that the next two speakers wished to speak on the same issue and encouraged them to meet with Mr. Bobardt. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 September 24, 2013 Rakesh Jain, a Moorpark resident, expressed an additional concern regarding a lighting related safety issue. Patricia Torres, a Moorpark resident, expressed concerns regarding low- income housing and setting certain criteria so as not to attract crime. Mr. Bobardt responded on stamped page 5 of the site plan shows how the affordable housing units are spread throughout the project and would be virtually undistinguishable from the market rate housing. In response to Chair Gould, Mr. Bobardt stated there were two written statement cards for this item submitted by the same people who filled out speaker cards. Chair Gould closed the Public Hearing. A discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding the affordable housing requirements and agreed it would be beneficial to the City. MOTION: Commissioner Hamous moved and Vice Chair Groff seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of Resolution No. PC-2013-589 as amended, recommending to the City Council approval of the proposed amendment to the Development Agreement. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Commissioner Di Cecco absent. Commissioner Di Cecco returned to the dais. The time was 7:22 p.m. The City Council has final approval authority for this project. B. Consider Resolution Recommending to the City Council Approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-05, to Amend Section E (Public and Semi-Public Uses) of Table 17.20.060 of Section 17.20.060 (Permitted Uses in Commercial and Industrial Zones), of Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone), of Title 17 (Zoning), of the Moorpark Municipal Code Related to Health Clubs, Gymnasiums, Fitness Centers, and Fitness Studios, and Recommending that the City Council Make a Determination of Exemption under CEQA in Connection Therewith. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2013-590 recommending to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-05. (Staff Joseph Fiss) Mr. Fiss gave the staff report. A discussion among the Commissioners and staff focused on: Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 September 24, 2013 How the 3,000 square feet requirement was determined. Chair Gould opened the Public Hearing. Eric Perlman, representing Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios, stated his support for the zoning ordinance amendment. In response to Chair Gould, Mr. Bobardt stated there were no additional speaker cards or written cards for this item. Chair Gould closed the Public Hearing. A discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding how beneficial this would be to small businesses and support staff's recommendation. MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. PC-2013-590 recommending to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-05. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The City Council has final approval authority for this project. C. Consider Resolution Recommending to the City Council Approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2013-06 to Amend Part C of Section 17.32.050 (Parking Space Standards and Striping), of Chapter 17.32 (Off- Street Parking Requirements), of Title 17 (Zoning), of the Moorpark Municipal Code, Related to Tandem Parking, and Recommending that the City Council Make a Determination of Exemption under CEQA Therewith on the Application of City Ventures, LLC. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2013-591 recommending that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2013-06. (Staff: Joseph Vacca) Mr. Vacca gave the staff report. A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff regarding on street parking issues. Chair Gould opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers. Chair Gould closed the Public Hearing. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 5 September 24, 2013 A discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding tandem parking and support staff's recommendation. MOTION: Commissioner Di Cecco moved and Commissioner Hamous seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. PC-2013-591 recommending that the City Council approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2013-06. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The City Council has final approval authority for this project. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Commissioner Hamous moved and Vice Chair Groff seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2013. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:38 p.m. Diana S. Gould, C air ir/ David A. obardt, Community Development Director