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MINUTES
CITY OF CAMARILLO PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER - 6:30 PM
ROLL CALL
Commission Present Beverly Vandermeulen, Chair
David Edsall, Vice-Chair
Gladys Limon, Commissioner
Tom Murphy, Commissioner
Rob Davidson, Commissioner
Staff Present David Moe, Interim Director of Community Development Justin Tamayo, Deputy City Attorney
James Campero, Assistant Director of Public Works
Rick Gallegos, Senior Civil Engineer
Jason Samonte, Transportation Engineer
Jaclyn Lee, Planning Manager
Paul McClaren, Senior Planner
James Fowler, Senior Planner
Janessa Gutierrez, Management Assistant
Sean Konenakeaw, Administrative Specialist II
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
CONSENT
A. Minutes – Approve minutes of the meeting held October 3, 2023 MOTION to approve Consent Calendar Items A.
Murphy moved, Davidson seconded.
Yes: Limon, Vandermeulen, Edsall, Murphy, Davidson
Absent: None
No: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Vandermeulen opened the public comments for any items not on the agenda. However, no comments were received.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. Subsequent MND 2023-4, CPD-226M(5), and CUP-422, Costco Wholesale Jaclyn Lee , City consultant Michael Brown of Cadence Environmental Consultants, and Jason Samonte presented a PowerPoint Presentation of the proposed project. Staff and consultant responded to questions of the Planning Commission. Chair Vandermeulen opened the public hearing. The applicants, Diana Salazar, Steve Orozco, Chris Ferko, Kristine Connolly, and Dale Goldsmith presented a PowerPoint Presentation of the proposed project. One verbal and six written comments were provided in support of the project . Six verbal and 18 written comments were provided in opposition to the project. Chair Vandermeulen closed the public hearing. Commissioner Murphy gave an overview of the Architectural Review Committee report and recommended approval of the architecture to the Planning Commission. Vice Chair Edsall called for resolution with the conditions to include the recommendations from the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District letter dated December 4, 2023, Item 7, with the exception of “compressed work schedules” and “reducing number of fuel pumps or staging area capacity”, and the recommendations from the Ventura County Resource Management Agency Environmental Health Division letter dated November 15, 2023.
MOTION to adopt PC Resolution 2023-28 approving Second Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 2023-4.
Edsall moved, Davidson seconded.
Yes: Vandermeulen, Edsall, Murphy, Davidson
Absent: None
No: Limon
MOTION to adopt PC Resolution 2023 -29 approving a Commercial Planned Development Modification (CPD-226M(5)) for the construction of a new 163,397-square-foot retail warehouse with a free -standing fuel facility and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP -422) for the off -sales of alcoholic beverages located south of U.S. 101, north of West Ventura Boulevard, approximately 980 feet east of Springville Drive, and west of Home Depot.
Davidson moved, Edsall seconded.
Yes: Vandermeulen, Edsall, Murphy, Davidson
Absent: None
No: Limon
RECESS
Planning Commission took a short recess at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:21 p.m.
Planning Commission Minutes – December 5, 2023 Page 3 of 4 C. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amending Certain Sections and Adding Chapter
19.34 to Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code
James Fowler presented a PowerPoint Presentation of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment and made himself available for questions , which were answered to the Planning Commission’s satisfaction. Chair Vandermeulen opened the public hearing. There were no comments, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION to adopt PC Resolution 2023-30 recommending approval to the City Council of an ordinance adding to and amending certain sections of Title 19 of the Camarillo Municipal Code to implement state law related to residential development in commercial zones, accessory dwelling units, density bonus, parking requirements, and urban dwelling units.
Davidson moved, Limon seconded.
Yes: Limon, Vandermeulen, Edsall, Murphy, Davidson
Absent: None
No: None
DISCUSSION ITEM
D. IPD409, DG Acquisition #7, LLC
Paul McClaren presented a PowerPoint Presentation of the proposed project and made himself available for questions , which were answered to the Planning Commission’s satisfaction. Commissioner Murphy gave an overview of the Architectural Review Committee report and recommended approval of the architecture to the Planning Commission.
MOTION to adopt PC Resolution 2023-31recommending approving a request by Robert Goetsch of D -G Acquisition #7 LLC, for an Industrial Planned Development Permit for the construction of an industrial business park consisting of four units with a total of 39,411 square feet located at 375, 380, 385, & 390 Cortez Circle within the Limited Manufacturing (LM) Zone further described as IPD-409.
Davidson moved, Limon seconded.
Yes: Limon, Vandermeulen, Edsall, Murphy, Davidson
Absent: None
No: None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
David Moe notified the Commissioners that in 2024 the Planning Commission meetings will take place at the Camarillo Public Library during the Council Chambers renovation.
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COMMISSION COMMENTS
Chair Vandermeulen commented on a unique year and the variety of projects in 2023.
Commissioner Limon inquired about facilitating information sharing.
ADJOURNMENT 10:02 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary of the Commission