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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2016 0927 PC REG MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION Moorpark, California September 27, 2016 A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on September 27, 2016, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Di Cecco called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Groff led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Aquino, Groff, Hamous, Vice Chair Landis, and Chair Di Cecco. Absent: None. Staff Present: David Bobardt, Community Development Director; Freddy A. Carrillo, Associate Planner I; and Joyce Figueroa, Administrative Assistant II. 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 CPD No. 2016-01 and CUP No. 2016-04; Apricot Lane Farms Market, Restaurant and Microbrewery Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 2 September 27, 2016 ii. Safety Element Amendment: Ventura County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Mr. Bobardt briefly discussed future agenda items. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2016-612) A. Consider Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-03 and Administrative Permit No. 2016-09, to Allow a Service Station and 2,484 Square-Foot Convenience Store with Beer and Wine Sales for Off-Site Consumption at 13800 Princeton Avenue; And, Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA in Connection Therewith; On the Application of Henry Ling for Western States Engineering. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2016-612 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-01 and Administrative Permit No. 2016-09 with conditions of approval and making a determination of exemption under CEQA in connection therewith. (Staff: Freddy Carrillo) Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report. Commissioner Groff recused himself from this item to avoid a potential conflict of interest and left the dais at 7:12 p.m. A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused on the metal vine trellises to be installed in wall panels of the south elevation; proposed set back three feet from the south property line; condition of approval recommending a fencing plan; and title report showing the number and ownership of the two parcels. Chair Di Cecco opened the public hearing. Shiper Chowdhury, Moorpark Service Inc., property owner, discussed the project and stated that he appreciates staff's cooperation and the community of Moorpark's support. Tom Vincent, Phillips 66, parent company of 76 Gas Station, spoke in support of the project and commended staff on doing a great job with the brick and architectural look to match the Moorpark Fire Station. Sief Yosef, a Moorpark resident, spoke in support of the project. In response to Chair Di Cecco, Mr. Bobardt stated there were no additional speaker cards or written cards for this item. Chair Di Cecco closed the Public Hearing. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 3 September 27, 2016 A discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding: preference of brick element on the west elevation coming up from Spring Road; opportunities regarding architectural elements of the canopy; 3-feet set back from the south property line may not be quite enough to service the area very well; onsite plan does not show what is going to be on the ground; prefer handicapped access on the south side; request to have tower three-dimensional and treatment on front of tower appear on the back of the tower also; and support of the project. At the request of Chair Di Cecco, Mr. Vincent stepped forward to the lectern and responded to concerns that were raised regarding the architectural features of canopy. Mr. Vincent stated that the west elevation of the building needs brick and the architectural features of the gas canopy columns have the same brick and look as the building. This is a flagship site that has the architectural features that tie the gas pumps to the building. MOTION: Vice Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Hamous seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, with changes as proposed by the Commission, including adoption of Resolution No. PC-2016-612. The motion carried by voice vote: 4-0, Commissioner Groff absent. The Planning Commission has final approval authority for this item. Commissioner Groff returned to the dais at 7:40 p.m. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. 10. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Commissioner Hamous moved and Commissioner Aquino 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 23, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes. B. Consider Finding of General Plan Consistency for the Purchase of Property at 766 Los Angeles Avenue by the City of Moorpark for Public Purposes. Staff Recommendation: Find the acquisition of the property at 766 Los Angeles Avenue (APN 506-0-050-515) for affordable housing to be consistent with the goals and policies of the Housing Element, but would require an amendment to the Land Use Element Map, and direct staff to report this finding to the City Council. Minutes of the Planning Commission Moorpark, California Page 4 September 27, 2016 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Vice Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Groff seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time was 7:41 p.m. _____"-A II ,„z,. _ Mark Di Cecco C air David A.1zi ardt, Community Development Director