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Moorpark, California June 24, 2014
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
June 24, 2014, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Groff called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Di Cecco led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Di Cecco, Gould, Hamous, Landis, and
Chair Groff.
Staff Present: David Bobardt, Community Development Director; Joseph
Fiss, Principal Planner; Freddy Carrillo, Assistant Planner I;
and Tracy Oehler, Administrative Specialist.
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.)
Mr. Bobardt announced there would be regular Planning Commission meetings
in July and August.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2014-599)
A. Consider Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-05 to
Allow an Auto Body Shop within an Existing Auto Repair Shop Located at
5240 Bonsai Street, and Making a Determination of Exemption under
CEQA in Connection Therewith on the Application of Mir Rafiq (Elite Auto
Repair & Body Shop). Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. PC-2014-599 for conditional approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 2014-05, and making a determination of exemption under
CEQA in connection therewith. (Staff: Freddy Carrillo)
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed between the Commissioners and staff regarding the
requested improvement in order to comply with the City's current storm
water requirements, parking spaces including enforcement, and CEQA
compliance.
Chair Groff opened the Public Hearing.
Mir Rafiq, Elite Auto Repair & Body Shop, applicant, gave an overview of
the business.
Mark Holland, a Moorpark resident and business owner, expressed his
concern regarding the number of auto body businesses within the City.
A discussion followed between the Commissioners and staff regarding the
application process regarding auto repairs and auto body repairs within M-1
and M-2 zones; code enforcement of unpermitted activities; and whether
the Moorpark Municipal Code addresses the oversaturation of businesses.
Phil and Linda Heckendorf, Moorpark property owners, expressed their
concern regarding the number of auto body businesses within the City
including those operating without proper licenses.
Chair Groff closed the Public Hearing.
A discussion followed between the Commissioners regarding their role as
it is to decide whether this proposed use is appropriate in a particular
zone, code enforcement, and their support of the project.
MOTION: Commissioner Gould moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. PC-2014-599,
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-05 with conditions of approval; and
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making a determination of exemption under CEQA in connection therewith. The
motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Consider Permit Adjustment No. 3 to Planned Development (PD) No.
1051 (Woodcreek Apartments) to Allow Installation of a 6-Foot High
Tubular Steel Fence with Pilasters in Front of the Apartment Complex and
an Entry Gate with Intercom of the Site Located at 600 Spring Road on the
Application of Pablo Pesantez for Woodcreek Apartments. Staff
Recommendation: Direct the Community Development Director to issue a
letter approving Permit Adjustment No. 3 to PD No. 1051, subject to
conditions of approval. (Staff: Freddy Carrillo)
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed between the Commissioners and staff regarding the
proposed Spring Road Widening Project and if it would affect this project.
Pablo Pesantez, representative for Woodcreek Apartments, stated the
property owners are requesting the entry gate and fencing to enforce
parking restrictions and tenant security.
A discussion followed between the Commissioners, applicant, and staff
regarding possible stacking issues onto Spring Road and the redesigning
of the gate and keypad placement.
MOTION: Commissioner Gould moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation to direct the Community Development
Director to issue a letter approving Permit Adjustment No. 3 to PD No. 1051,
subject to conditions of approval. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Commissioner Di Cecco moved and Commissioner Gould seconded a motion
to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
A. Consider Approval of the Special Joint Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2014.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2014. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
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11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Vice Chair Hamous seconded a motion to
adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:53 p.m.
Daniel Groff, Chair
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David A. Bobardt
Community Development Director