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Moorpark, California October 24, 2017
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on
October 24, 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 7:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Haverstock led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioner Di Cecco, Commissioner Haverstock, Vice
Chair Hamous, and Chair Landis.
Absent: Commissioner Aquino.
Staff Present: David Bobardt, Community Development Director; Joseph
Fiss, Economic and Development Manager, 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-2017-621)
A. Consider Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2017-
01, to Allow the Operation of a Restaurant and Outdoor Dining Area with
On-Site Service of Beer and Wine at 313 High Street, and Making a
Determination of Exemption Under CEQA in Connection Therewith, on the
Application of Marco Baldieri. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. PC-2017-621 approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2017-01 with conditions of approval and making a determination of
exemption under CEQA in connection therewith. (Staff: Freddy Carrillo)
Vice Chair Hamous announced, due to his company (NAI Capital)
representing the owner of 313 High Street and to avoid a potential conflict
of interest, he would recuse himself and left the dais at 7:04 p.m.
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commission and staff, which focused
on: 1) Stamp Page 16, Condition 20, separating this item into two
separate conditions regarding outdoor fencing and furniture and signage;
2) Hours of operation; and 3) Concentration of uses.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
Marco Baldieri, applicant, discussed the project and stated the restaurant
would be a good asset to Moorpark.
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.
MOTION: Commissioner Di Cecco moved and Commissioner Haverstock
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of
Resolution No. PC-2017-621. The motion carried by voice vote 3-0,
Commissioner Aquino and Vice Chair Hamous absent.
The Planning Commission has final approval authority for this project.
Vice Chair Hamous returned to the dais at 7:18 p.m.
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B. Consider a Resolution 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 the
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. Staff Recommendation:
1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public
hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2017-622 recommending to the
City Council conditional approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2016-01
and Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 2017-01. (Staff: Freddy
Carrillo)
Mr. Carrillo gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commission and staff, which focused
on: 1) Calculation of parking requirements; 2) Would applicant be allowed
to put signage on the fin or façade; and 3) The Condition of Approval for
the enhanced landscaping remains with the project map (Tentative Parcel
Map No. 2016-01) and the property owner of the larger parcel would be
responsible for maintaining landscaping.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
Nick Rini, Nearon Enterprises, applicant, and Brian Poliquin, PK
Architecture, designer, thanked staff for the presentation and stated they
were available to answer any questions.
A discussion followed among the Commission and Mr. Rini and Mr.
Poliquin regarding the type of finish on the corrugated metal.
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.
MOTION: Commissioner Haverstock moved and Commissioner Di Cecco
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of
Resolution No. PC-2017-622. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0,
Commissioner Aquino absent.
The City Council has final approval authority for this project.
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C. Consider a Resolution Recommending Approval to the City Council of
General Plan Amendment No. 2015-02, Zone Change No. 2015-03,
Residential Planned Development No. 2015-02, Vesting Tentative Tract
Map No. 5972, and Development Agreement No. 2015-01; a Request to
Develop 95 Townhouse Condominiums and a Recreation Facility on
Approximately 8.3 acres at 4875 Spring Road and 384 Los Angeles
Avenue, and Recommending Adoption of a Mitigated Negative
Development Under CEQA in Connection Therewith; on the Application of
Spring Road LLC (Mike Ashley, Don Duncan). Staff Recommendation: 1)
Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and continue the item to
a special Planning Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. on November 7,
2017 with the public hearing still open; 2) Continue to accept testimony at
a special Planning Commission meeting at 7:00 p.m. on November 7,
2017 and close the public hearing; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. PC-2017-
recommending to the City Council conditional approval of
Residential Planned Development No. 2015-02, General Plan Amendment
No. 2015-02, Zone Change No. 2015-03, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
5972, Development Agreement No. 2015-01. (Staff: Joseph Fiss)
Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
A discussion followed among the Commission and staff, which focused
on: 1) Clerestory windows; 2) Existing block wall along the western
boundary and landscaping between the homes and block wall to provide
privacy; 3) Clarification regarding zoning on the site from Commercial
Planned Development (CPD) to Residential Planned Development (RPD-
15) and (RPD-16.5U); 4) How many units allowed per acre on high
density; 5) Stamp Page 45 will the site be raised to the proper elevation to
remove it from the flood zone; 6) Right turn only from Los Angeles Avenue
and exiting Spring Road right turn only; 7) Parking requirements; and 8)
Location of sound wall on Spring Road.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
Don Duncan, 02 D2 Partners, LLC, applicant and Scott Uhles, Delane
Group, Engineer, discussed the project and stated they were available to
answer any questions.
A discussion followed among the Commission Mr. Duncan and Mr. Uhles,
which focused on: 1) Walkways for residents to get to their units and
recreational areas; and 2) How many on-street guest parking spaces are
proposed.
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The Commission expressed concerns regarding the following:
• Pedestrian walkways and how pedestrians get to their units and
recreational areas;
• Landscaped Plans;
• How does this project meet the Arroyo;
• What happens at the edge of the Arroyo;
• Is it walled off from the Arroyo;
• If it is walled off, how do you deal with the graffiti on the back side;
• Has this project been vetted through the Fire Department;
• Paseos and landscaping;
• Appearance of the sound wall;
• What happens between the buildings or how this project presents
itself to the City is an important project for the City;
• The City Council and Planning Commission try to integrate the
affordable units so that they don't look any different or isolated. All
the affordable units dedicated on this plan are identified by their
location on the site. The majority all lean up against the Ivy Lane
project or commercial building;
• To alleviate the concern about the five feet, did applicant look at the
opportunity to have the drive aisle between the project and Ivy Lane
run straight and create a 60 foot buffer between the two projects;
• Location of trashcans on trash day and pick up procedures;
• How is someone going to exit the project and travel west on Los
Angeles Avenue; and
• Circulation of the diagram of the proposed entrance and exit to the
project.
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Mr. Uhles stepped forward to the lectern and addressed the Commission
stating that they are not raising the grade along Los Angeles Avenue and
Spring Road. The easement is a landscaped area and the wall would be
on the east side of the easement.
Chair Landis announced the public hearing will remain open.
MOTION: Commissioner Di Cecco moved and Vice Chair Hamous seconded a
motion to continue this item with the public hearing open to the special meeting
of November 7, 2017. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Commissioner
Aquino absent.
The City Council has final approval authority for this project.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Consider Resolution Adopting Revised Rules of Procedure for
Commission Meetings and Related Functions and Activities and
Rescinding Resolution No. PC-2008-529. Staff Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. PC-2017-623. (Staff: David Bobardt)
MOTION: Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion
to approve staff recommendation, including adoption of Resolution No. PC-2017-
623. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Commissioner Aquino absent.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Di Cecco seconded a motion
to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote 4-0, Commissioner Di
Aquino absent. The time was 8:31 p.m.
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Kipp andis, Chair
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David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director