Appeal Public Hearing
Second Subsequent MND, CPD-
226M(5), CUP-422
Costco Wholesale
February 14, 2024
Project Location
SPRINGVILLE DRW VENTURA BL
Site Plan
Staff Recommendation
Floor Plan
Main
Entrance Bakery
Alcohol
Optical &
Hearing
Tire
Center
Pharmacy
Food
Court
Staff Recommendation
Staff Recommendation
Staff Recommendation
Property Background
• September 12, 2007 – Approval of the 499,000-square-foot Paseo Camino Real shopping center. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was adopted.
• February 15, 2011 – Approval of a modification to accommodate a Lowe’s Home Improvement. An Addendum to the MND was
adopted.
• April 19, 2016 – Approval of a modification for the Amara Shopping Center. A Subsequent MND was adopted.
Costco Project Background
• On December 5, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted Second Subsequent MND 2023-4, CPD- 226M(5) and CUP-422 for the Costco project.
• Two separate appeals were filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) and Ventura County Citizens Against Mega Gas (VCCAMG).
• The appeal by SAFER was withdrawn on February 12, 2024. • The hearing before the City Council is a de novo hearing. The City Council’s decision is final.
CEQA
• A Second Subsequent MND was prepared for the
Costco project.
• No new significant impacts will occur beyond those
that were evaluated in the adopted MND or
Subsequent MND.
CEQA
Environmental Issues Raised by Appellant:
Ø Fugitive Dust
Ø Energy
Ø Project requires Subsequent EIR
Ø Transportation
Appeal Hearing Procedure
Ø VCCAMG has 15 minutes to present its reasons for Appeal.
Ø Applicant has 15 minutes for a response.
Ø VCCAMG has 5 minutes to rebut.
Ø Public comment.
Ø City Council deliberation and decision.
Staff Recommendation
Recommend the City Council take one of the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolutions denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of Second Subsequent MND 2023-4 and CPD- 226M(5)/CUP-422.
or
2. Direct Staff to return with a resolution of project denial with findings indicated by the City Council.
or
3. Request additional information from staff.
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