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Moorpark, California December 6, 2016
A Special Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
December 6, 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:
Joseph Fiss, Economic Development and Planning Manager, 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; Joseph
Fiss, Economic Development and Planning Manager; Sean
Corrigan, City Engineer/Public Works Director; and Joyce
Figueroa, Administrative Assistant II.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS, AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Mr. Bobardt thanked the Planning Commission for their service, as this was their
last meeting for this year.
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.
Minutes of the Planning Commission
Moorpark, California Page 2 December 6, 2016
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2016-615)
A. Consider Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-05, for
the Continued Operation of an Existing Concrete Batch Plant Facility on
Approximately 6.5 Acres Located at 13950 Princeton Avenue, and Making
a Determination of Exemption under CEQA in Connection Therewith, on
the Application of National Ready Mixed Concrete. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Continue accepting public testimony and close the
public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2016-615 approving
Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-05, subject to conditions of approval.
(Staff: Joseph Fiss)
Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on 1) history violations; 2) is this the last property we need in order to
proceed with the widening of Princeton Avenue; 3) year the first permit
record was issued; 4) has permit been industrial since the City was
incorporated; 5) number of acres proposed to remove for the right of way;
6) conditions allowing for trucks to idle; 7) did applicant submit a new CUP
within the time frame allowed before the previous permit expired and was
there continuous operation; 8) a new TUP would be required for crushing
operation which currently is not under the existing CUP; 9) center turn
lane for left turns in and out of the site; and 10) as part of the CUP
extending the hours of operation on Saturday won't change the level of
truck activity.
Chair Di Cecco stated the public hearing remains open.
Dave 011is, National Ready Mixed Concrete, applicant, thanked the
Commission for considering their application and stated they took crushing
off the table due to flood control issues.
David Ross, Moorpark resident, discussed concerns regarding dust, and
recommends that the applicant and staff discuss ways to further reduce
the dust.
In reply to Mr. Ross, Chair Di Cecco referenced Item No. 16 of the
Conditions of Approval stating The applicant must provide a plan for
ongoing dust control for the entire site that demonstrates compliance with
Ventura County Air Pollution Control District Rule 55 (Fugitive Dust),
subject to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director/City Engineer and
Community Development Director, within thirty (30) days of approval of
this permit.'
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Moorpark, California Page 3 December 6, 2016
Mike Young, Moorpark resident, expressed concerns regarding dust and
noise pollution.
Donald Shively, Moorpark resident, expressed concerns regarding dust.
Daniel Friedman, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, representing the
applicant thanked the Commission and staff for their work with the
Conditional Use Permit and stated this worked out to be a good
compromise.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and Mr. Friedman
regarding if the southwest portion dirt lot is part of the pavement plan or
will it remain a dirt lot; and will construction of the block screen wall be
built on the westerly portion of the site also.
Mr. 011is stepped forward to the lectern and responded to the Commission
and stated that there are no plans to pave the southwest portion. They
are open to suggestions and would be happy to speak with staff regarding
the dust. He also stated that there are no plans for the westerly portion of
the lot and the block screen wall will also be built on the westerly portion.
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.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners regarding their concern
about traffic and dust. The Commissioners agreed that this project not
only mitigates the traffic issues on this site but is also a huge benefit to the
city and will eliminate some of the thoroughfare traffic, like that the
business has existed since 1958 and the applicant is working to make the
business a better site, and support the project.
MOTION: Commissioner Hamous moved and Commissioner Groff seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation, with changes as proposed by the
Commission, including adoption of Resolution No. PC-2016-615. The motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
The Planning Commission has final approval authority for this item.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
The Commissioners thanked Mr. Groff for serving on the Planning Commission
from 2010-2016, as this was his last meeting.
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Moorpark, California Page4 December 6, 2016
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Commissioner Aquino moved and Commissioner 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 October 25, 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 7:51
p.m.
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