HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2014 0923 PC REG MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California September 23, 2014
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
September 23, 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 7:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Landis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Di Cecco, Gould, Hamous, Landis, and
Chair Groff.
Staff Present: 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.)
None.
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Moorpark, California Page 2 September 23, 2014
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2014-601)
A. Consider Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2014-
07, to Allow an Automotive Repair Shop at 480 Moorpark Avenue and
Making a Determination of Exemption under CEQA in Connection
Therewith, on the Application of Jeff Morris. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public
hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2014- for conditional
approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-07, and making a
determination of exemption under CEQA in connection therewith. (Staff:
Freddy Carrillo)
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
The Commissioners questioned staff regarding the clarification of the
zoning of the property to the south of the project; differences in C-1 and C-
2 zoning; anti-graffiti paint requirement; Condition of Approval No. 3 time
limit; handicap accessibility; and the R-1 lot.
Chair Groff opened the Public Hearing.
Jeff Morris, applicant, discussed the future of the property and tenant
candidates. He also expressed his concerns regarding the loss of parking
and the permit's 10-year restriction specified in the Conditions of Approval.
Chair Groff closed the Public Hearing.
A discussion followed between the Commissioners regarding existing
issues in relation to the City's zoning code including the parking
stalls/layout, landscaping, handicap accessibility; circulation onsite; and
the R-1 lot. Condition of Approval No. 3, regarding the time limit of the
permit, was also discussed in relation to the City's long-term goals.
MOTION: Commissioner Gould moved and Vice Chair Hamous seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. PC-2014- ,
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-07 with conditions of approval as
amended; and making a determination of exemption under CEQA in connection
therewith. The motion failed by roll call vote 2-3, Commissioners Di Cecco,
Landis, and Chair Groff dissenting.
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a
motion to continue the item with the public hearing open to October 28, 2014,
direct staff to work with applicant regarding the parking lot design, and continue
the discussion regarding Condition of Approval No. 3. The motion passed by roll
call vote 4-1, Vice Chair Hamous dissenting.
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Moorpark, California Page 3 September 23, 2014
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Commissioner Gould moved and Vice Chair Hamous seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2014. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Gould seconded a motion to
adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:52 p.m.
Daniel Groff, Chair
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David A. Bobardt
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