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Moorpark, California June 27, 2017
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
June 27, 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 7:09 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Freddy A. Carrillo, Associate Planner I, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioner Aquino, Vice Chair Hamous, and Chair
Landis.
Absent: Commissioners Di Cecco and Haverstock.
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:
None.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. PC-2017-618)
A. Consider Resolution Recommending Approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2017-03, an Amendment to Chapter 17.64 (Density
Bonus Provisions) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to
Address Changes in State Law Related to Density Bonuses, Concessions,
and Incentives, and Determining 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-2017-618. (Staff: Freddy Carrillo)
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on 1) State law placing limits on what Cities could ask for in Density Bonus
applications; 2) Maximum density bonus and concessions allowed under
state law; and 3) Fifty-five years minimum requirement of state density
bonus law.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
In response to Chair Landis, Mr. Bobardt stated there were no speaker
cards or written cards for this item.
Chair Landis closed the Public Hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners supporting the project.
MOTION: Commissioner Aquino moved and Vice Chair Hamous seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of Resolution No.
PC-2017-618. The motion carried by voice vote 3-0, Commissioners Di Cecco
and Haverstock absent.
The City Council has final approval authority for this project.
At this point in the meeting Commissioner Haverstock arrived at 7:43 p.m.
B. Consider Resolution Recommending Approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2017-04, Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05, and
Modification No. 2 to Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 2004-
03, for Construction and Operation of a Major Wireless Communications
Facility Within a 48-Foot High Tower at 14339 White Sage Road
(Warehouse Discount Center Site), with Signage on the Tower, and
Making Determination of Exemption Under CEQA in Connection
Therewith, on the Application of Matt Vigil (Vinculums) for Verizon
Wireless. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept
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public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution
No. PC-2017-619. (Staff: Freddy Carrillo)
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners and staff, which focused
on 1) the sign ordinance; 2) location of tower; 3) height limit and maximum
square feet of sign; and 4) illumination of signs.
Chair Landis opened the Public Hearing.
Matt Vigil, Site Acquisition Manager, for Vinculums, discussed the project
and thanked staff for their comments incorporated into the design of the
project and stated he was available to answer questions.
In response to Chair Landis, Mr. Bobardt stated there were no speaker
cards or written cards for this item.
Chair Landis closed the Public Hearing.
A discussion followed among the Commissioners supporting the project.
MOTION: Vice Chair Hamous moved and Commissioner Aquino seconded a
motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of Resolution No.
PC-2017-619. The motion carried by voice vote 3-0, Commissioner Di Cecco
absent, and Commissioner Haverstock abstained.
The City Council has final approval authority for this project.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. None.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved and Commissioner Aquino
seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by
voice vote 4-0, Commissioner Di Cecco absent.
A. Consider Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2017. Staff
Recommendation: Approve the minutes.
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11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Aquino seconded a motion to
adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Commissioner Di
Cecco absent. The time was 7:55 p.m.
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David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director