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Moorpark, California October 25, 2016
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
October 25, 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 7:05 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Freddy A. Carrillo, Associate Planner I, 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.)
None.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2016-613)
A. Consider a Resolution Recommending Approval of Commercial Planned
Development Permit No. 2016-01 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-
04 for the Construction and Operation of a New Two-Story Food Market,
Restaurant with Alcoholic Beverage Sales, Banquet Room, Commercial
Kitchen, and Microbrewery Totaling 16,734 Square Feet on 1.02 Acres at
44 High Street, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA in
Connection Therewith, on the Application of Sean Rasmussen, Wade
Weissman Architecture, for Apricot Lane Market Holdings LLC. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony
and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2016-613
recommending to the City Council conditional approval of Commercial
Planned Development Permit No. 2016-01 and Conditional Use Permit
No. 2016-04. (Staff: Freddy Carrillo)
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on the height and signage on the chimney; parking requirements and
codes for High Street; and suggestion of a cross walk similar to the lit
cross walk on Moorpark Avenue and Second Street.
Chair Di Cecco opened the public hearing.
Sean Rasmussen, Wade Weissmann Architecture, for Apricot Lane
Market Holdings LLC, discussed the project and bringing the farm
experience down to High Street.
John Chester, Apricot Lane Farms, discussed the project and presented a
film of the background of the farm. Mr. Chester stated he is excited to
make this farm work and build a community around the idea of food.
Hugh Riley, High Streets Art Center (HSAC), spoke in support of the
project and stated he is enthusiastic about this project and is pledging to
work with Apricot Farms to manage the patron dynamic and parking.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and Mr. Riley regarding
the High Street Arts Center (HSAC) considering exploring valet parking.
Linda Rummelhoff, State Farm Agent, spoke in support of the project and
stated she is looking forward to Apricot Farms Market and what the project
can do for the downtown area revitalization.
Joan Martinez, Cactus Patch Restaurant, owner, spoke in support of the
project and commended the applicant on the proposed project.
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In response to Chair Di Cecco, Mr. Bobardt summarized one Written
Statement Card, in favor of the project and that it would be a wonderful
addition to High Street.
Chair Di Cecco closed the public hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding their concern
and preference for parking. The Commissioners agreed that this is a well
thought out project that captures the essence of old-town feel on High
Street, and support the project.
MOTION: Vice Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Hamous seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of Resolution No.
PC-2016-613. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
The City Council has final approval authority for this item.
B. Consider Resolution Recommending to the City Council Approval of
General Plan Amendment 2016-02 to Include the 2015 Ventura County
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan as Part of the Safety Element and Finding of
Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act in Connection
Therewith. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept
public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution
No. PC-2016-614 recommending to the City Council conditional approval
of General Plan Amendment No. 2016-02. (Staff: David Bobardt)
Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff regarding
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Chair Di Cecco opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
Chair Di Cecco closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Commissioner Groff moved and Commissioner Aquino seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of Resolution No.
PC-2016-614. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
The City Council has final approval authority for this item.
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9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Commissioner Hamous moved and Chair Di Cecco seconded a motion to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 27,
2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
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 8:15
p.m.
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