HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2017 622 2017 1024 RESOLUTION NO. PC-2017-622
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
2016-01 AND INDUSTRIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
NO. 2017-01 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF AN APPROXIMATELY
10.0 ACRE DEVELOPED LOT INTO TWO PARCELS OF 7.8
ACRES AND 2.2 ACRES AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 35,330
SQUARE-FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING ON THE NEWLY-
CREATED 2.2-ACRE PARCEL AT 400 SCIENCE DRIVE, AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH, ON THE APPLICATION OF NICK
RINI FOR NEARON ENTERPRISES
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2016, Nick Rini, for Nearon Enterpirses, submitted
an application for Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 2016-01 and Industrial Planned
Development (IPD) Permit No. 2017-01 for the subdivision of an approximately 10.0
acre developed lot into two parcels of 7.8 acres and 2.2 acres and construction of a
35,330 square-foot industrial building on the newly-created 2.2 acre parcel at 400
Science Drive; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on October 24, 2017 for TPM No.
2016-01 and IPD No. 2017-01, 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 reached a decision on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that TPM No.
2016-01 and IPD No. 2017-01 are categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32: In-fill
Development Projects) of the CEQA Guidelines. The proposed building is consistent
with the General Plan and Zoning regulations. In addition, there is no substantial
evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment in that the site
has already been graded and improved in anticipation of future development. No
further environmental documentation is needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: The Planning
Commission, based on its own independent analysis and judgment, concurs with the
Community Development Director's determination that the project is categorically
exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32: In-fill Development Projects) of the CEQA
Guidelines. The proposed building and is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning
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regulations. In addition, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment in that the site has already been graded and
improved in anticipation of future development. No further environmental
documentation is needed.
SECTION 2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP PERMIT FINDINGS: Based upon the
information set forth in the staff report(s), accompanying studies, and oral and written
public testimony, the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
A. The proposed map, including its design and improvements, is consistent with the
City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance as proposed, in that the map has
been designed to comply with the requirements of the City's General Plan in
providing a new industrial parcel adjacent to existing industrial development and
it meets Zoning standards for the Industrial Park (M-1) Zone.
B. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed in that the
site can be engineered to allow for all required utilities to be brought to the site,
adequate ingress and egress can be obtained, and the site can be provided with
public and emergency services.
C. The site is physically suitable for the proposed intensity of development, in that
all City development standards, including parking, would be met by the proposed
project.
D. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage, in that the site has already been
graded and improved in anticipation of future industrial development.
E. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements are not likely to
cause serious public health problems, in that adequate sanitation is both feasible
and required as a condition of this development.
F. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not conflict with
easements acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of the
property within the proposed subdivision, in that full access to and from Science
Drive for both parcels have been incorporated in the design of this project.
SECTION 3. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FINDINGS: Based upon the
information set forth in the staff report(s), accompanying studies, and oral and written
public testimony, the Planning Commission makes the following findings in accordance
with City of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section 17.44.030:
A. The site design, including structure location, size, height, setbacks, massing,
scale, architectural style and colors, and landscaping, is consistent with the
provisions of the General Plan, any applicable specific plans, Zoning Ordinance,
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and any other applicable regulations in that it incorporates design features,
including mass, scale, materials, and colors, to enhance the visual character of
the industrial park location.
B. The site design would not create negative impacts on or impair the utility of
properties, structures or uses in the surrounding area in that the building
complies with Zoning regulations and sufficient parking is provided on site.
C. The future uses would be compatible with existing and permitted uses in the
surrounding area, which is part of the Industrial Park (M-1) Zoning designation.
SECTION 4. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning
Commission recommends to the City Council approval of TPM No. 2016-01 and IPD
Permit No. 2017-01 subject to the Special and Standard Conditions of Approval
included in Exhibit A (Special and Standard Conditions of Approval), attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 5. 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 Di Cecco, Haverstock, Vice Chair Hamous, and
Chair Landis
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Aquino
PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of October, 2017.
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David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director
Exhibit A— Special and Standard Conditions of Approval
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EXHIBIT A
STANDARD AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2016-01 AND
INDUSTRIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 2017-01
STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
The applicant shall comply with Standard Conditions of Approval for Subdivisions and
Planned Developments as adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2009-2799 (Exhibits
A), except as modified by the following Special Conditions of Approval. In the event of
conflict between a Standard and Special Condition of Approval, the Special Condition
shall apply.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The applicant's acceptance of this permit and/or commencement of construction
and/or operations under this permit is deemed to be acceptance of all conditions
of this permit.
2. The Conditions of Approval of this permit, City of Moorpark Municipal Code and
adopted city policies at the time of the permit approval supersede all conflicting
notations, specifications, dimensions, typical sections and the like which may be
shown on plans.
3. The Final Map must include the final Conditions of Approval and a reference to
the adopted City Council resolution in a format acceptable to the Community
Development Director.
4. This subdivision expires two (2) years from the date of its approval. The
Community Development Director with the City Engineer's concurrence may, at
his/her discretion, grant up to one (1) additional one-year extension for map
recordation, if there have been no changes in the adjacent areas and if the
applicant can document that he/she has diligently worked towards Map
recordation during the initial period of time. The request for extension of this Map
must be made in writing, at least thirty calendar (30) days prior to the expiration
date of the map and must be accompanied by applicable entitlement processing
deposits.
5. This Industrial Planned Development permit expires one (1) year from the date of
its approval unless the use has been inaugurated by issuance of a building
permit for construction. The Community Development Director may, at his/her
discretion, grant up to two (2) additional one-year extensions for use inauguration
of the development permit, if there have been no changes in the adjacent areas
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and if the applicant can document that he/she has diligently worked towards use
inauguration during the initial period of time. The request for extension of this
planned development permit must be made in writing, at least thirty (30) days
prior to the expiration date of the permit and must be accompanied by applicable
entitlement processing deposits.
The Conditions of Approval of this entitlement and all provisions of the
Subdivision Map Act, City of Moorpark Municipal Code and adopted City policies
at the time of the entitlement approval, supersede all conflicting notations,
specifications, dimensions, typical sections and the like which may be shown on
said Map and/or plans or on the entitlement application. This language shall be
added as a notation to the Final Map and/or to the final plans for the planned
development.
6. Conditions of this entitlement may not be interpreted as permitting or requiring
any violation of law or any unlawful rules or regulations or orders of an authorized
governmental agency.
7. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its agents,
officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City or
its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval
by the City or any of its agencies, departments, commissions, agents, officers, or
employees concerning the permit, which claim, action or proceeding is brought
within the time period provided by the California Code of Civil Procedure Section
1094.6 and Government Code Section 65009. The City will promptly notify the
applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding, and if the City should fail to do
so or should fail to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not
thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City or its
agents, officers and employees pursuant to this condition.
a. The City may, within its unlimited discretion, participate in the defense of
any such claim, action or proceeding, if both of the following occur:
i. The City bears its own attorney fees and costs; and
ii. The City defends the claim, action or proceeding in good faith.
b. The applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement of
such claim, action or proceeding unless the settlement is approved by the
applicant. The applicant's obligations under this condition shall apply
regardless of whether a building permit is ultimately obtained, or final
occupancy is ultimately granted with respect to the permit.
8. If any of the conditions or limitations of this approval are held to be invalid, that
holding shall not invalidate any of the remaining conditions or limitations set forth.
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9. The development must be in substantial conformance with the plans presented in
conjunction with the application for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2016-01 and
Industrial Planned Development No. 2017-01, except any modifications as may
be required to meet specific Code standards or other conditions stipulated
herein. Any future changes to the parking layout shall require review and
approval as determined by the Community Development Director consistent with
Chapter 17.44 of the Zoning Ordinance.
10. Industrial Planned Development No. 2017-01 may be revoked or its use
suspended by the City, if any of the causes listed in Section 17.44.080.6 of the
Zoning Code are found to apply, including if the use for which the permit was
granted has not been exercised for at least twelve (12) consecutive months, has
ceased to exist, or has been abandoned. The discontinuance for a period of one
hundred eighty (180) or more days of a nonconforming use or a change of
nonconforming use to a conforming use constitutes abandonment and
termination of the nonconforming status of the use.
11. Tentative Parcel Map No. 2016-01 and Industrial Planned Development No.
2017-01 is granted or approved with the City's designated approving body
retaining and reserving the right and jurisdiction to review and to modify the
permit—including the conditions of approval—based on changed circumstances.
Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to, major modification of the
business; a change in scope, emphasis, size, or nature of the business; the
expansion, alteration, reconfiguration, or change of use; or the fact that the use is
negatively impacting surrounding uses by virtue of impacts not identified at the
time of application for the conditional use permit or impacts that are much greater
than anticipated or disclosed at the time of application for the conditional use
permit. The reservation of right to review any permit granted or approved under
this chapter by the City's designated approving body is in addition to, and not in
lieu of, the right of the City, its Planning Commission, City Council and
designated approving body to review and revoke or modify any permit granted or
approved under this chapter for any violations of the conditions imposed on such
permit.
12. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for a building permit, the applicant shall
submit a color and material board for review and approval of the Community
Development Director. Materials, textures and colors of the building shall be
compatible with the existing buildings in the business park.
13. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for a building permit, the applicant shall
submit a lighting and landscaping plan for review and approval by the Community
Development Director, Parks and Recreation Director, and Police Chief that
demonstrates compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance, Landscape
Standards and Guidelines, and Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, and
provides a safe and secure environment for the building occupants.
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14. Existing landscaping along the site's Los Angeles Avenue frontage shall be
enhanced to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. All
enhanced landscaping shall be installed prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
15. None of the prohibited plants indicated in the Provisionally Acceptable Plant List
and the Invasive and Prohibited Plant List contained in the City's Landscape
Standards and Guidelines shall be used on the development site.
16. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for a building permit, the applicant
shall submit a plan for a fully-covered trash enclosure, with materials and colors
to match the building, for review and approval by the Community Development
Director and City solid waste manager.
17. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for occupancy, the applicant shall
submit a Developer Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan to the satisfaction of
the Administrative Services Manager.
18. All necessary permits must be obtained from the Building and Safety Division
and all construction shall be in compliance with the Moorpark Building Code and
all other applicable regulations.
19. Prior to the issuance of each building permit, the applicant shall provide a sample
of the glass to be used, along with the manufacturer's specifications for exterior
reflectance, for review and approval by the Community Development Director.
Glass used along the Los Angeles Avenue frontage shall not exceed 8% exterior
reflectance.
20. Concurrent with the lighting review to determine compliance with Chapter 17.30
of the Moorpark Municipal Code, the applicant shall provide the Community
Development Director exhibits demonstrating that all lighting fixtures across both
properties are architecturally compatible with the buildings and landscaping.
LED lighting is encouraged to conserve electricity.
21. Parking areas must be developed and maintained in compliance with the
Moorpark Municipal Code, and surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or other surface
acceptable to the Community Development Director, City Engineer/Public Works
Director, and must include adequate provisions for drainage, National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance, striping and appropriate
wheel blocks or curbs in parking areas adjacent to landscaped areas. All parking
space striping must be maintained to be clearly visible during the life of the
development.
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22. The number of parking spaces shall be maintained consistent with Chapter 17.32
of the Zoning Ordinance.
23. Reciprocal access to parking lots shall be provided in the C.C. &R.'s and shall be
maintained by both property owners to enable accessibility to the satisfaction of
the Community Development Director and City Attorney
24. A separate sign permit application is required for all proposed signs, which are
subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.
25. No outdoor storage, including vehicle storage, is allowed under this approval.
Any request for outdoor storage shall be subject to the application requirements
in place at the time of such request.
26. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for a building permit, the applicant shall
submit all fees, including, but not limited to Los Angeles Avenue Area of
Contribution Fee, Air Quality Fee, Tree and Landscape Fee, Fire Protection
Facilities Fee, Police Facilities Fee, and Library Facilities Fee. All entitlement
processing fees must be paid up prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for
a building permit.
27. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for a building permit, applicant shall
either submit an in-lieu art fee or indicate a location for on-site public art in
compliance with Chapter 17.50 of the Zoning Ordinance. If on-site public art is
approved, it must be installed and completed prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
Engineering / Public Works
28. Prior to Final Map approval and recordation, provide an irrevocable offer to
dedicate property at the northeast corner of Science Drive and Los Angeles
Avenue for future intersection improvements. Future intersection improvements
are for one dedicated right-turn lane(southbound), one dedicated left-turn/thru
lane (southbound), and one travel lane (northbound) at the northern leg
of Science Drive at Los Angeles Avenue. The irrevocable offer to dedicate shall
be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Community Development Director.
29. Prior to Final Map approval and recordation, provide drainage covenants from
adjacent property subject to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
30. Prior to Final Map approval and recordation, provide access agreements and
covenants from adjacent property subject to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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31. Provide post-construction storm water Best Management Practice (BMP) and
Low Impact Development design, including technical feasibility report subject to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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