HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2017 0425 PC REG MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Moorpark, California April 25, 2017
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
April 25, 2017, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Landis 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, Di Cecco, Haverstock, Vice Chair
Hamous, and Chair Landis.
Absent: None.
Staff Present: David Bobardt, Community Development Director; Joseph
Fiss, Economic Development and Planning Manager; Brian
Chong, Administrative Services Manager; 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:
Mayor Pro Tern and Commissioner Aquino announced having attended on March
1-3 the League of California Cities' Planning Commissioners Academy.
Minutes of the Planning Commission
Moorpark, California Page 2 April 25, 2017
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2017-616)
A. Consider Resolution Recommending Approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2017-02, An Amendment to Chapter 17.20 (Uses by
Zone) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Address
Marijuana and Medical Marijuana Cultivation, Tobacco Sales Including
Electronic Cigarettes, Drive-Through Facilities, Check Cashing, Payday
Loan, and Vehicle Title Loan Establishments, and Massage
Establishments; and Making a Determination that This Action is Exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: 1)
Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public
hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2017 — 616, recommending to
the City Council the adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2017-02.
(Staff: Joseph Fiss)
Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
Mr. Bobardt announced that the charge of the Planning Commission is to
make recommendations on the Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on Office and Professional Uses and the number of massage stations at
Day Spas; Drive-Through facilities in an industrial area cannot have a
drive-through unless they apply for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment, and
the proposed smoking ordinance, which was provided for background
information.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
Louis Zeldin, a Moorpark resident, expressed views in regards to hookah,
and smoking lounge land uses.
In response to Chair Landis, Mr. Bobardt stated there were no additional
speaker cards or written cards for this item.
Chair Landis closed the Public Hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners supporting the project.
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to: 1) add to Stamp
Page 10 No. 26 Retail and Service Uses, the phrase including hookah
lounges and cigar lounges and include a definition of smoking lounge; 2)
to add to Stamp Page 11 No. 5 Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses, a new
category for drive-through facility; and 3) add Conditional Use Permit to
M1 (Industrial) and M2 (Light Industrial) for drive-through facilities.
Minutes of the Planning Commission
Moorpark, California Page 3 April 25, 2017
MOTION: Vice Chair Hamous moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion
to approve staff recommendation, with changes as proposed by the Commission,
including adoption of Resolution No. PC-2017-616. The motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
The City Council has final approval authority for this project.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Commissioner Di Cecco 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 January 24, 2017.
Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
B. Consider Approval of the Special Joint Meeting Minutes of March 29,
2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Aquino seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The time
was 8:17 p.m.
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David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director