I I ary 22, 2018 Planning Commission Hearing Meiners Oaks Water District Public Ut lityyard and Bu lding Cose No. PL I 7-009 5 Resource Management Agency, Planning Division Franca A. Rosengren, Case Planner County of Ventura Planning Commission Hearing PL17-0095 Exhibit 7- Staff powerpoint
Vicinity Map Meiners Oaks Mid-northern section of the Ojai Valley Bordered by the community of Mira Monte to the south and Ojai to the east 2
Land Use and Zoning Designations PROJECT SITE Zoning: Open Space, 20 acres minimum lot size Ojai Valley Area Plan: Open Space, 20 acres General Plan: Open Space-Urban Reserve SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT Zoning: Open Space, 20 acres minimum lot size, and Agricultural Exclusive, 40 acres minimum lot size Ojai Valley Area Plan: Open Space, 20 acres and Open Space 40 acres General Plan: Open Space-Urban Reserve 3
Aerial Map 2680 Maricopa Hwy, Meiners Oaks 3.89 acres Water tanks are not part of project and not under the purview of the local jurisdiction 3
Surrounding Development and Uses Residence approx. 80 feet north Residence approx. 300 feet south 3
Existing Access to Site Entrance Gate to Project Site from Access Road Access Road to Project Site from Highway 33 7
Existing Site Layout View Looking North View looking North and Northeast 5
Existing Storage Building View Looking West View Looking North View Looking South 6
Permit and Enforcement History Previous Planning Division Permits for Subject Property: October 16, 1986 CUP-4374 1,800-sq. ft. metal storage building for a 20-year period Permit expired on October 2, 2006 October 13, 2015 Notice of Expired CUP letter sent to District May 31, 2017 CV17-0199 Notice of Alleged Violation issued to the District 7
Permit and Enforcement History Cont. July 18, 2017 PL17-0095 Applied for a new CUP to replace expired CUP-4374 (subject of today s hearing) August 24, 2017 CA17-0026 Compliance Agreement entered into with the County and the District Authorizes the continued use of the public utility storage yard and building during CUP renewal process October 18, 2017 ZC17-1041 Zoning Clearance issued to authorize the relocation of the District s entrance gate outside of the easement and to within the District s property boundary, and legalize a seven-foot property line fence with barbed wired. 7
Applicant s Project Description The Applicant requests that a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) be granted to authorize the continued use of a public utility storage building and yard for a 30-year period. 7
Applicant s Project Description Description of Uses and Structures Public Utility Storage Building (E) Installation of Impervious Surface located directly south of the existing storage building (P) Seven-foot tall Electric Security Gate and Fencing with Barbed-Wire (E) Portable Toilet for District Personnel (E) Designated Trash and Recyclable Bins Area (E) Size of Each Structure 1,800-sq. ft. 4,900-sq. ft. Approximately 1,532 linear feet, along the boundaries of the CUP area. One 150-sq. ft. 7
Project Description Cont. Hours of Operation of Public Utility Yard and Storage Building: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except for an emergency. Storage yard will contain limited outdoor storage consisting of pipes, valves, fittings, and materials for back-filling off-site District operations. 8
Floor and Elevation Plans 8
Environmental Review Categorically Exempt from Environmental Review Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b), Existing Facilities 12
Notification and Public Comments Property owners within 1,500 feet of the project site One public comment received Legal Ad in the Ventura County Star and Planning Division website City of Ojai No comments provided Ojai Valley MAC Supervisor Bennett s Office indicated that it was not necessary for the MAC to review this project 12
Notification and Public Comments cont. The public comment included concerns regarding (Exhibit 5): Compatibility Public safety Aesthetics Planning Staff s responses to comments are attached as Exhibit 6. 12
CUP Findings 1. The proposed development is consistent with the intent and provisions of the County's General Plan and of Division 8, Chapters 1 and 2, of the Ventura County Ordinance Code [Section 8111-1.2.1.1.a]. 2. The proposed development is compatible with the character of surrounding, legally established development [Section 8111-1.2.1.1.b]. 3. The proposed development would not be obnoxious or harmful, or impair the utility of neighboring property or uses [Section 8111-1.2.1.1.c]. 4. The proposed development would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare [Section 8111-1.2.1.1.d]. 5. The proposed development, if allowed by a Conditional Use Permit, is compatible with existing and potential land uses in the general area where the development is to be located [Section 8111-1.2.1.1.e]. 16
CUP Findings 6. The proposed development will occur on a legal lot [Section 8111-1.2.1.1f]. 7. The proposed development is approved in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and all other applicable laws. ALL 7 FINDINGS HAVE BEEN MADE Staff s analysis is included in Section E of the Staff Report 16
Recommended Actions 1. CERTIFY that the Commission has reviewed and considered this staff report and all exhibits thereto, and has considered all comments received during the public comment process; 2. FIND that this project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (b), Class 1, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines. 3. MAKE the required findings to grant a CUP pursuant to Section 8111-1.2.1.1 of the Ventura County NCZO, based on the substantial evidence presented in Sections C, D, and E of this staff report and the entire record; 4. GRANT CUP PL17-0095, subject to the conditions of approval (Exhibit 4); 5. SPECIFY that the Clerk of the Planning Commission is the custodian, and 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 is the location, of the documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based. 15