HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2016 611 2016 0823 RESOLUTION NO. PC-2016-611
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2016-01, AN AMENDMENT TO
SECTION 17.24.020 (OPEN SPACE, AGRICULTURE, AND
RESIDENTIAL ZONE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS) OF CHAPTER
17.24 (DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF
THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS LOT SIZE
STANDARDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DETERMINING
THAT THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, On June 15, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-
3520, directing the Planning Commission to study, hold a public hearing, and provide a
recommendation on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment that would amend Section
17.24.020 (Open Space, Agriculture, and Residential Zone Development Requirements)
of Chapter 17.24 (Development Requirements) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark
Municipal Code to Address Lot Size Standards for Affordable Housing; and
WHEREAS, at duly noticed public hearing on August 23, 2016, the Planning
Commission considered Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2016-01, an amendment to
Section 17.24.020 (Open Space, Agriculture, and Residential Zone Development
Requirements) of Chapter 17.24 (Development Requirements) of Title 17 (Zoning) of
the Moorpark Municipal Code to Address Lot Size Standards for Affordable Housing;
and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of August 23, 2016, the Planning Commission
considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto and written public
comments; opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony both
for and against the proposal, closed the public hearing, and discussed and reached a
decision on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that this
project would qualify for a General Rule Exemption in accordance with Section 15061 of
California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines), in that there would not be a physical
change to any existing land uses in Moorpark as a result of this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission
concurs with the determination of the Community Development Director that this project
would qualify for a General Rule Exemption in accordance with Section 15061 of
California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines), in that there would not be a physical
change to any existing land uses in Moorpark as a result of this ordinance. Based on its
independent analysis and judgment of the Planning Commission, it can be seen with
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certainty that there is no possibility that the Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2016-01
may have a significant impact on the physical environment. No further environmental
documentation is required.
SECTION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning
Commission recommends to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2016-01 as shown in Exhibit A, attached.
SECTION 3. Filing of Resolution: The Community Development Director shall
cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Aquino, Groff, Hamous, Vice Chair Landis, and
Chair Di Cecco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of August, 2016.
Mark i I- •., Chair
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David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director
Exhibit A— Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2016-01
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EXHIBIT A
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2016-01
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17.24.020 (OPEN SPACE, AGRICULTURE, AND
RESIDENTIAL ZONE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS) OF CHAPTER 17.24
(DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING)
OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Note No. 1 to Table 17.24.020 in Section 17.24.020 is amended as follows:
17.24.020 Open space, agriculture and residential zone development
requirements.
Table 17.24.020 indicates the minimum development requirements for buildings
and accessory structures in the open space, agricultural and residential zones with
respect to lot area, setback, height and building coverage unless indicated otherwise.
Maximum density and minimum lot dimensions (A through D) only apply to the creation
of new lots by subdivision or the amendment of existing lots by lot line adjustment and
do not otherwise restrict the use of the lot. Lot areas and dimensions (B through D) do
not apply to lots created for public or public utility uses. All setbacks shall be landscaped
except for required walkways and driveways. No parking shall be permitted in any
setback area except when on a driveway or as allowed by Chapter 17.32 (Parking,
Access and Landscaping Requirements). Additional development requirements are
given in the sections following Table 17.24.020. Development in any of the zones shall
follow the requirements of this title including but not limited to parking, lighting,
landscaping, signing, operation and entitlement. All construction must be performed
within the hours allowed by Chapters 15.26 and 17.53.
Table 17.24.020
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR O-S, A-E AND R-ZONES
General O-S A-E R-A R-O R-E R-1 R-2 SP, RPD,
Requirements TPD
A. Density—Maximum 1 1 1.0 2.0 4.0 7.0 15.0 By permit
dwelling units per du/10 du/40
gross acre' acres acres
B. Net lot area (in 10 40 1 acre 20,000 10,000 6,225 6,500 By permit
square feet unless acres acres
noted)'
C. 1. Lot width (in feet) 110 110 100 80 80 60 60 By permit
C. 2. Cul-de-sac or 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 By permit
odd-shaped lot
width (in feet)
C. 3. Flag lot"pole" 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 By permit
front setback (in
feet)
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D. Lot depth (in feet) 150 150 100 100 100 100 100 By permit
E. Front yard and 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 By permit
setback, (in feet)2
F. Side yard setback, 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 By permit
interior side (in
feet)3
G. Side yard setback, 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 By permit
street side (in feet)3
H. Rear yard setback 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 By permit
(in feet)3
I. Lot coverage, 20 10 35 35 35 50 50 By permit
maximum (in
percentage)
J. Building and 35, with no limitation as to the number of stories so long as the By permit
structure height, height is not exceeded
maximum (in feet)
K. Parking shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.32
L. Signage shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.40
M. Lighting shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.30
Notes:
1. Zone suffix may establish different minimum lot area. Required net lot areas in the R-O, R-E, and
R-1 zones are reduced by 50% when lots provide housing guaranteed to be affordable to very low
or lower income households or to senior citizens through the execution of a Housing Agreement
between the developer and City in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.64 of this title.
2. See Section 17.24.025(D)(6) for exception.
3. Two (2) story residences with windows facing the adjacent property shall have a minimum ten
(10) foot side yard setback (second (2nd) story only) and a twenty (20) foot rear yard setback
(second (2nd) story only) from the adjacent property line.
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