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CITY OF MOORPARK
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TO: The Honorable City Council _ T_
FROM: Nelson Miller, Director of Community Developme
DATE: January 26, 1998 (For the City Council Meeting of February 4, 1998)
SUBJECT: Consider General Plan Amendment No. 96 -3 to amend the Land Use
Designation from Medium Low, Open Space, and Public/Institutional to Rural
Low and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 223 to revise the Zoning from
Residential Planned Development 1.63 dwelling units per acre, Open Space, and
Institutional to Rural Exclusive -5 acres on a 655 acre site, located on the west
side of Walnut Canyon Road at the northern City limits (proposed for
development by Bollinger Development Corporation).
At the meeting of January 21, 1998, Mayor Hunter requested an Action/Discussion item regarding
the Bollinger project. Staff has recently been contacted by Toll Brothers, a development company,
regarding this project and subsequently received the attached correspondence from Mr. Bollinger
(Exhibit 1). He indicates he is finishing their deal with Shea Homes and also pursuing an offer from
Toll Brothers as an alternate. Shea Homes has previously had several preliminary meetings with
staff, the last in November 1997. They were pursuing the project subsequent to the withdrawal of
Centex Homes.
City Council last considered this project on June 4, 1997 (copy of the minutes, Exhibit 2, and staff
report, Exhibit 3, attached). The redesignation of this property was initiated on October 16, 1996,
when City Council adopted a resolution directing Planning Commission to consider redesignation
of this property to the designations which existed previous to the approval of the project approved
with Vesting Tentative Tract 4928. Planning Commission held a public hearing and made
recommendation to the City Council on November 25, 1996. This was presented to the City Council
at a public hearing on December 18, 1996. The item was continued to February 5, 1997, to allow
Mr. Bollinger additional time to show progress towards acquisition of the property and to secure
project financing. At the meeting of February 5, 1997, the public hearing was closed and the
ordinance introduced for first reading. At the meeting of February 19, 1997, by a 3 -2 vote (copy of
minutes, Exhibit 4, attached), the General Plan Amendment was referred to the Ad Hoc Committee
and directed to be taken off calendar along with second reading of the ordinance. On June 4, 1997,
following a Council request, this item was again considered by City Council (copy of minutes
attached as Exhibit 2). At that time also by a 3 -2 vote Council tabled this item and by a 4 -1 vote
directed the Ad Hoc Committee to continue working with the applicant and to come back when there
was something to report to Council.
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General Plan Amendment No. 96 -3
February 4, 1998
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If City Council desires to consider the General Plan Amendment and second reading of the
ordinance, the City Attorney has indicted it is not necessary to schedule a new public hearing.
As indicated in Mr. Bollinger's letter dated January 21, 1998, Mr. Bollinger continues efforts to
resolve issues relating to the title to a portion of the property and Shea Homes has not yet concluded
their deal. Consequently there has not been a definitive revised schedule or development to discuss
with the Ad Hoc Committee. Periodic reports have been provided to the Council when received
from Mr. Bollinger.
Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Exhibits
1. Letter from Paul A. Bollinger
2. Minutes June 4, 1997
3. Staff Report for June 4, 1997
4. Minutes February 19, 1997
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December 12, 1997
The Honorable City Council
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
Subject: Update — Moorpark Country Club Estates
Dear Mayor & City Council Members:
Over the last 90 days we have been working to clear the title on Westoaks #27 which has
over 100 trust deeds.
We presently have court dates of December 18, 1997 and January 6, 1998 at which time we
should be finished with these items.
I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sincer "ely,
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Paul A. Bollinger'
cc: Steve Kueny — City Manager
Patrick Hunter — Mayor
Bernardo M. Perez — mayor Pro Tem.
Richard Hare — Deputy City Manager
Christopher Evans — Councilmember
Debbie Rodgers Teasley - Councilmember
John E. Wozniak - Councilmember
Nelson Miller — Director of Community Development
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EXHIBIT 1 13ollinger Development Corp.
2820 TOWNSGATE ROAD, SUITE 200 • WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 -3000 • (805) 379 -0077
Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 6 June 4, 1997
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Ms. Kane read the ordinance title.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Teasley
seconded a motion to waive further reading and read the
ordinance title only. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Teasley
seconded a motion to declare Ordinance No. 233 introduced for
first reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving General Plan
Amendment No. 96 -3 to Amend the Land Use Designations from
Medium Low, Open Space 2, and Public/ Institutional, to
Rural Low, and Introduction of Ordinance No. 223 for Second
Reading to Revise the Zoning from Residential Planned
Development 1.63 Dwelling Units Per Acre, Open Space, and
Institutional, to Rural Exclusive 5 Acres. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 97- , approving
General Plan Amendment No. 96 -3 to revise the land use
designations for the 655 -acre property referred to as
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4928; 2) Second reading and
adoption of Ordinance No. 223 to change the zoning for a
655 -acre site referred to as Vesting Tentative Tract No.
4928 from Residential Planned Development 1.63 Dwelling
Units Per Acre Open Space, and Institutional to Rural
Exclusive 5 Acres.
Mr. Miller gave the staff report.
Councilmember Evans expressed concern regarding the process
for bringing this item back to the Council from Committee.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearing.
Paul Bollinger, 351 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks,
addressed to Council and requested that they take no action
on the ordinance but allow the project to go forward. He
stated that the Church of the Latter Day Saints and West
Oaks had signed the Development Agreement.
Mr. Kueny explained that it was not the Development
Agreement that had been signed, but a document which
indicated that they will not be bound by the Development
Agreement.
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Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 7 June 4, 1997
Ms. Kane explained that the agreement by the Church of the
Latter Day Saints and West Oaks Development is not in a
form to be recorded and that the signatures have not
acknowledged. She further stated that the signature of the
West Oaks Trustee is not valid unless authorized by the
court.
Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, spoke in
opposition to the project.
Thomas Duck, 14663 Loyola Street, spoke in opposition to
the project.
Bill La Perch, 7200 Walnut Canyon Road, addressed the
Council in opposition to the project.
Richard Weissman, 5959 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland
Hills, addressed the Council indicating he was the receiver
for West Oaks #27. He stated that Centex Homes, not
Bollinger, was at fault for the failure of the "deal ". He
also stated that the Developer Agreement was never
presented to him nor to the Mormon Church. He said both he
and the Church recognized the need to have the Development
Agreement attached to the property in so far as it regards
Bollinger. He said the real issue is the benefit that will
accrue to the city.
Mayor Hunter closed the public hearing.
Mayor Hunter indicated that his position has not changed
regarding this project. He said he fears that grading will
begin and the project will not be completed.
Councilmember Wozniak said nothing relative to the project
has changed for him. He said the developer has not
performed.
Councilmember Perez stated that the project has been
approved and that he still likes the project.
Mayor Hunter stated his concern that the city has learned
from Centex Homes that the project can't be built as it is
proposed because of the soils report done during their
analysis of the project.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kueny said'the city
does not have any financial liability at the present as the
applicant has paid for current processing and the city has
protected itself with the conditions placed on the project.
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Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 8 June 4, 1997
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to table the item. The motion carried by roll
call vote 3 -2, Councilmembers Wozniak and Mayor Hunter
dissenting.
AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING a recess was declared. The time
was 9:30 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:48 p.m.
Mr. Kueny requested that the Council return to discussion
of item 8.D. to provide specific direction to refer the
item back to committee. He indicated that the applicant
has until the map expires to pursue the project.
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to direct the Bollinger Ad Hoc Committee to
continue working with the applicant and to come back when the
Committee has something to report to the Council. The motion
carried by roll call vote 4 -1, Mayor Hunter dissenting.
MOTION: Mayor Hunter moved to nominate and Councilmember Evans
seconded the nomination of Debbie Teasley to replace Mayor
Hunter as one of the appointees to the Bollinger Ad Hoc
Committee. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
CONSENSUS: By consensus the Council determined to re -order
the agenda to take item 9.E. and 9.F, following the public
hearings and to take 8.E. and 8.F, concurrently.
E. Consider Making Certain Ch
s to the Lighting and
Landscaping Assessment District (Assessment District 84 -2)
and Confirming the Assessments for Fiscal Year 1997/98.
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, receive
testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Continue all
other matters to the date of the Budget Workshops.
F. Consider Making Certain Chanqes to the Parks Maintenance
Assessment District (Assessment District 85 -1) and
Confirming the Assessments for Fiscal Year 1997/98. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, receive
testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Continue these
matters to the date of the Budget Workshops.
Mr. Gilbert gave the staff report for both agenda items.
Mayor Hunter opened the public hearings for both items 8.E.
and 8.F.
Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, spoke in opposition to
the assessment districts.
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF MOORPARK
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Senior Planner
DATE: May 29, 1997 (CC Meeting of 6 -4 -97)
SUBJECT: CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 96 -3 TO AMEND THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FROM
MEDIUM LOW, OPEN SPACE 2, AND PUBLIC /INSTITUTIONAL, TO RURAL
LOW, AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 223 FOR SECOND READING
TO REVISE THE ZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 1.63
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, OPEN SPACE, AND INSTITUTIONAL, TO
RURAL EXCLUSIVE 5 ACRES
BACKGROUND
On May 16, 1997, the City received a letter from Centex Homes (Attachment
1) identifying that they have decided not to pursue the project commonly
referred to as Moorpark Country Club Estates. Following receipt of the
attached letter, staff re- advertized the public hearing for General Plan
Amendment No. 96 -3 and Zone Change No. 96 -3. Action on the subject
General Plan Amendment and Zone Change had been continued off - calendar
to allow Centex Homes to negotiate a Development Agreement with the City,
and to conduct additional soils tests.
At the City Council meeting on February 5, 1997, the City Council had
taken action on Zone Change No. 96 -3 by introducing Ordinance No. 223
(Attachment 2) for first reading, to revise the zoning designations for
the Moorpark Country Club Estates Project site back to the prior Rural
Exclusive 5 Acre zoning. The ordinance included the stipulation that the
zone change would be consistent with the General Plan, subject to
adoption of a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 96 -3
(Attachment 3) . At its meeting of February 19, 1997, the Council
continued second reading of Ordinance No. 223 and General Plan Amendment
No. 96 -3 off - calendar.
Further background information about the Moorpark Country Club Estates
Project and expiration dates of Conditional Use Permit No. 94 -1,
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 94 -1, and Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 4928 are included in the attached staff report for the
February 5 City Council meeting (Attachment 4).
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EXHIBIT 3
General Plan Amendment No. 96 -3
and Zone Change No. 96 -3
To: Honorable City Council
May 29, 1997
Page 2
DISCUSSION
Action on the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change had been continued
off calendar in part due to the interest of Centex Homes in the purchase
of this project and to allow them to meet with the City Council Ad Hoc
Committee to resolve the outstanding issues relating to this project.
Centex Homes met several times with the Ad Hoc Committee and a
considerable number of times with staff. Centex had proposed a major
revision to the project that would have substantially reduced the grading
and relocated the proposed lots and circulation approved in the original
tract map. Their proposed project still contained the same number of
lots and the two golf courses with similar external access points along
Walnut Canyon and Grimes Canyon Roads. Centex had submitted a
preliminary proposal and met several times with staff regarding this
proposal. However, a formal submittal was not submitted or accepted in
part due to the substantial outstanding fees relating to the project
which were past due. Staff had recommended that additional environmental
review and analysis would be required to analyze the proposed changes and
assess potential impacts relating to additional information relating to
California gnatcatcher and newly listed endangered species. It was
further suggested that if such review and analysis did not identify any
additional impacts there might not be the need for recirculation of the
environmental documents. Centex had also indicated they had conducted
additional soils analysis, however this analysis was not submitted to the
City.
Both Conditional Use Permit No. 94 -1 and Residential Planned Development
Permit No. 94 -1 are now expired. Vesting Tentative Map No. 4928 was
approved for a three -year time period (ending April 17, 1999) and based
on the conditions of approval, the developer has a right to request up
to a three -year time extension. A new Conditional Use Permit is required
for construction of a golf course use and a new Residential Planned
Development Permit is required for construction of any homes on the
project site. An application could not be accepted for a Conditional Use
Permit and /or a Residential Planned Development Permit unless the
proposed project was consistent with the City's General Plan. At the
time of filing of an application for any new project, an environmental
determination would need to be made regarding the potential environmental
impacts of that project. An Initial Study would need to be completed
and, at a minimum, focused biological surveys would need to be done to
determine the presence of sensitive species (including the California
gnatcatcher) , and supplemental geotechnical analysis would be required
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General Plan Amendment No. 96 -3
and Zone Change No. 96 -3
To: Honorable City Council
May 29, 1997
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to determine whether earthquake faults recently located east of Walnut
Canyon Road extend into the project site.
Based on the letter from Centex Homes and the fact that both Conditional
Use Permit No. 94 -1 and Residential Planned Development Permit No. 94 -1
have now expired, the City Council may wish to proceed with the General
Plan Amendment and Zone Change to revert the General Plan and zoning
designations to the 5 acre lot size zoning which existed on the site
prior to approval of the Moorpark Country Club Estates Project. A draft
resolution to amend the General Plan land use designations from Medium
Low, Open Space 2, and Public /Institutional, to Rural Low (one dwelling
unit per 5 acres), is included as Attachment 3 to this report. Ordinance
No. 223, to revise the zoning to Rural Exclusive 5 Acres, should be
introduced for second reading following adoption of a resolution amending
the General Plan land use designations. This would be the second General -
Plan Amendment to the Land Use Element this year. As discussed iri the
staff report for the Council's February 5, 1997 meeting (see Attachment
4), each element may be amended a maximum of four times per year.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 97- , approving General Plan Amendment No.
96 -3 to revise the land use designations for the 655 -acre property
referred to as Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4928.
2. Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 223 to change the
zoning for a 655 -acre site referred to as Vesting Tentative Tract
No. 4928 from Residential Planned Development 1.63 Dwelling Units
Per Acre Open Space, and Institutional to Rural Exclusive 5 Acres.
Attachments:
1. Letter from Centex Homes dated 5 -16 -97
2. Ordinance No. 223
3. Draft Resolution
4. Staff Report -for 2 -5 -97 City Council Meeting
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CENTEX HOMES
May 16, 1997
Mr. Patrick Hunter
Mayor, City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, California 93021
RE: Moorpark Country Club Estates
Dear Mayor Hunter,
Hand Delivered
This purpose of this letter is to inform you that, as of today, Centex Homes has decided not to
pursue the project commonly referred to as Moorpark Country Club Estates. Any questions as to
the circumstances surrounding our decision should be directed to Mr. Paul Bollinger.
I want to take this opportunity to thank you, the city council, the city managers and staff for
your time and cooperation during our assessment of this project. Moorpark is a community of
great pride, solid citizenship and concerned leadership. While the circumstances make this a
difficult communication, we do appreciate the relationships that have been built and look forward
to the future opportunity to work with the Moorpark community.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
c: John Wozniak
Bernardo Perez
Debbie Teasley
Chris Evans
Steve Kueny
Richard Hare
Nelson Miller
Bob Merritt
Sincere ,
J es J. opel, Jr.
Division President
CENTEX HOMES • L.A. / VENTURA DIVISION
251 29 THE OLD ROAD. SUITE 100 - STEVENSON RANCH, CA 91 381 • 805 288 5777 • FAX 805 288 57
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ORDINANCE NO. 223
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
ZONE CHANGE NO.96 -3, CHANGING THE ZONING FOR A 655 ACRE SITE
REFERRED TO AS VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 4928 TO REVISE THE
ZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 1.63 DWELLING
UNITS PER ACRE, OPEN SPACE, AND INSTITUTIONAL, TO RURAL
EXCLUSIVE 5 ACRES
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on December 18, 1996, and
a continued public hearing on February 5, 1997, the City Council
considered Zone Change 96 -3 changing the zoning from Residential Planned
Development 1.63 Dwelling Units per Acre, Open Space, and Institutional,
to Rural Exclusive 5 Acres for a 655 -acre site referred to as Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 4928 and located approximately 2,700 feet south
of Broadway, with frontage on both Walnut Canyon Road (State Route 23)
to the east and Grimes Canyon Road to the west (Assessor Parcel Nos: 500-
240 -075, 500 - 230 -065, 500- 230 -125, 500- 230 -015, 500- 230 -135, 500 - 230 -095,
500 - 230 -115, 500- 230 -075, S00- 260 -015, 500 - 250 -115, 500 - 220 -075, 500- 4307 --
015, 500- 430 -025, 500- 430 -035, 500 - 430 -045, 500 - 430 -055, 500 - 430 -065,
500 -430 -075, 500 - 430 -085, 500 - 430 -095, 500- 440 -015, 500- 440 -025, 500 -440-
035, 500 - 440 -045, S00- 440 -055, S00- 440 -065, 500 - 440 -075, 500 - 440 -085,
500 - 440 -095, 500 - 440 -105, 500- 440 -115, 500- 440 -125, S00- 440 -13S, 500 -440-
145, 500 - 440 -155, 500- 440 -165, 500 - 440 -175, 500 -440 -185); and
WHEREAS, the City Council on December 20, 1995, adopted Resolution
No. 95- 1167, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the
Moorpark Country Club Estates Project, including Vesting Tentative Tract
4928, as having been completed in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's
CEQA Procedures; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing held on November 25, 1996,
the Planning Commission considered Zone Change 96 -3, received and
considered public testimony from all those wishing to testify, closed the
public hearing for the project, and adopted a resolution recommending
approval of the zone change; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the information contained
in Planning Commission Resolution No. PC -96 -329, staff reports, and
public and staff testimony at the public hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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ORDINANCE NO. 223
Zone Change No. 96 -3
Moorpark Country Club Estates
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SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of CEQA (Division 13 of
the Public Resource Code of the State of California) , the State CEQA
Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Procedures, the City Council of the City
of Moorpark previously adopted Resolution No.95 -1167, certifying the
Final EIR, and Resolution No. 96- 1197 approving an Addendum to the
Final EIR, Mitigation Monitoring Program, Findings, and a Statement of
Overriding Considerations, for the Moorpark Country Club Estates Project.
These documents adequately address the environmental effects of reverting
the property to the zoning that previously existed.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed
zone change will be in conformance with the City General Plan subject to
adoption of a resolution approving General Plan Amendment 96 -3.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby finds that the approval df,
this zone change request is in accord with public necessity, convenience,
general welfare, and good zoning practice and that for these reasons it
is appropriate and necessary to reclassify the property.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby approves the zone change
from Residential Planned Development -1.63 Dwelling Units per Acre for a
132.5 -acre area comprised of all residential lots, from Open Space -6.4
Acres for the proposed trail staging area lot, from Open Space -176 Acres
for the east golf course lot, from Open Space -314.4 Acres for the west
golf course lots, and from Institutional for the well and reservoir lots,
to Rural Exclusive 5 Acre (as shown on Exhibit 1).
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby directs staff to amend the
City Zoning Map to reflect the approved zone change.
SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase,
part or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid
or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this
Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part
or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more
section, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts or portions be
declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days
after its passage and adoption.
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ORDINANCE NO. 223
Zone Change No. 96 -3
Moorpark Country Club Estates
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SECTION 8. The city clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption
of this ordinance; shall enter the same in the book of original
ordinances of said city; shall make a minute of the passage and adoption
thereof in the records of the proceedings of the City Council at which
the same is passed and adopted; and shall, within fifteen (15) days after
the passage and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published once in
the Moorpark Star, a daily newspaper of general circulation, as defined
in Section 6008 of the Government Code, for the City of Moorpark, and
which is hereby designated for that purpose.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4t day of June, 1997.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lillian E. Hare, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit 1
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96 -3, FOR A 655 -
ACRE SITE REFERRED TO AS VESTING TENTATIVE MAP NO. 4928, TO AMEND
THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FROM MEDIUM LOW, OPEN SPACE 2, AND PUBLIC/
INSTITUTIONAL, TO RURAL LOW (ONE DWELLING UNIT PER 5 ACRES)
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearings on December 18, 1996, February
5, 1997, and June 4, 1997, the City Council considered General Plan Amendment 96-
3 to amend the land use designations from Medium Low, Open Space 2, and
Public /Institutional, to Rural Low, for a 655 -acre site referred to as Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 4928 and located approximately 2,700 feet south of
Broadway, with frontage on both Walnut Canyon Road (State Route 23) to the east
and Grimes Canyon Road to the west (Assessor Parcel Nos: 500- 240 -075, 500 -230-
065, 500 - 230 -125, 500 - 230 -015, 500 - 230 -135, 500 - 230 -095, 500 - 230 -115, 500 -230-
075, 500 - 260 -015, 500- 250 -115, 500- 220 -075, 500 - 430 -015, 500- 430 -025, 500 -430-
035, 500- 430 -045, 500 - 430 -055, 500- 430 -065, 500 - 430 -075, 500 - 430 -085, 500 -430-
095, 500- 440 -015, 500- 440 -025, 500- 440 -035, 500 - 440 -045, 500- 440 -055, 500 -440-
065, 500 - 440 -075, 500- 440 -085, 500 - 440 -095, 500- 440 -105, 500- 440 -115, 500 - 440' -.
125, 500- 440 -135, 500 - 440 -145, 500- 440 -155, 500- 440 -1651 500 - 440 -175, 500 -440-
185); and
WHEREAS, the City Council on December 20, 1995, adopted Resolution No. 95-
1167, certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Moorpark Country
Club Estates Project, including Vesting Tentative Tract 4928, as having been
completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Procedures; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing held on November 25, 1996, the
Planning Commission considered General Plan Amendment No. 96 -3, received and
considered public testimony from all those wishing to testify, closed the public
hearing for the project, and adopted a resolution recommending approval of the
General Plan amendment; and
WHEREAS, after review and consideration of the information contained in
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC -96 -329, staff reports, and public and staff
testimony at the public hearings;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the provisions of CEQA (Division 13 of the Public
Resource Code of the State of California), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the
City's CEQA Procedures, the City Council of the City of Moorpark previously
adopted Resolution No.95 -1167, certifying the Final EIR, and Resolution No. 96-
1197 approving an Addendum to the Final EIR, Mitigation Monitoring Program,
Findings, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, for the Moorpark Country
Club Estates Project. These documents adequately address the environmental
effects of reverting the property to the designations that previously existed.
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Resolution No.
General Plan Amendment No. 96 -3
Moorpark Country Club Estates
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SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves General Plan Amendment No. 96-
3 to amend Exhibit 3 (Land Use Plan) of the General Plan Land Use Element to
revise the Land Use Designations from Medium Low (2 Dwelling Units per Acre) for
a 132.5 -acre area comprised of all residential lots to Rural Low (1 Dwelling Unit
per 5 Acres); from open Space 2, for a 496.8 -acre area comprised of all golf
course lots to Rural Low; and from Public/ Institutional for all water reservoir
and water well lots to Rural Low.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 4th DAY OF June , 1997.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lillian E. Hare, City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF MOORPARK '
TO: Honorable City Council
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FROM: Nelson Miller, Director of Community Developma t•
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Senior Planner
DATE: January 17, 1997 (CC Meeting of 2 -5 -97)
SUBJECT: CONSIDER GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96 -3 AND ZONE CHANGE NO.
96 -3, FOR A 655 -ACRE SITE REFERRED TO AS VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
NO. 4928, TO AMEND THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FROM MEDIUM LOW,
OPEN SPACE 2, AND PUBLIC/ INSTITUTIONAL, TO RURAL LOW AND TO
REVISE THE ZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 1.63
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, OPEN SPACE, AND INSTITUTIONAL, TO
RURAL EXCLUSIVE 5 ACRES
The City Council held a public hearing on this item on December 18, 1996,
and continued the public hearing until February 5, 1997. The reason for
the continuance was to allow Bollinger Development, Inc., additional time
to show progress towards acquisition of the Moorpark Country Club Estates
Project site and securing Project financing.
The attached staff report for the December 18 meeting provides further
background information.
Mr. Bollinger has informed staff that he will be in attendance at the
continued public hearing on February 5, 1997, and will provide a verbal
update of the Project status. On December 18 Mr. Bollinger agreed to
have a representative from Centex Homes (the intended tract developer)
in attendance.
Prior to making a determination on an amendment of the General Plan Land
Use Element to revise the land use designation for the subject property,
the Council should consider that the State Government Code does limit the
frequency of amendments to a mandatory element of a general plan to no
more than four times during any calendar year. There are currently five
filed General Plan amendment applications, as well as three pre -
applications for General Plan amendment screening, that may require a
Land Use Element amendment during calendar year 1997. Filed applications
are listed below:
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To: Honorable City Council
January 29, 1997
Page 2
Applications in Process
1. Specific Plan No. 1, Hitch Ranch (Land Use Element amendment to
reflect final approved plan)
2. Specific Plan No. 2, Morrison -Fount ainwood-Agoura (Land Use and
Circulation Element amendments to reflect final approved plan)
3. Specific Plan No. 8, Hidden Creek Ranch (Land Use and Circulation
Element amendments to reflect final approved plan)
4. Overland Homes residential project (Land Use Element amendment to
revise density)
S. DeeWayne Jones Commercial Center (Land Use Element amendment from
Medium Density Residential to General Commercial)
6. Downtown Specific Plan (Land Use Element Amendment to reflect
revisions to land uses and densities)
Pre - Applications in Process
I. Pre - Application for Specific Plan
Element amendment to reflect final
2. Pre - application for Anderson /Burns
Agricultural to Medium Industrial)
3. Pre - application for Shenkel /Tanner
Rural High to Medium Industrial)
No. 9, Braemar Homes (Land Use
approved plan)
(Land Use Element amendment from
(Land Use Element amendment from
In addition to the above amendment requests there are several other
potential General Plan amendments that may be filed or considered,
including:
1. The property south of ARCO and west of the Le Club Apartments, to
revise the land use designation from General Commercial to Very High
Density residential.
2. The former Tentative Tract 3217 (Rasmussen) property on the west
side of Walnut Canyon Road, south of Tentative Tract 4928
(Bollinger). (Possible Land Use Element Amendment for increased
density)
3. Sphere of Influence Study (Land Use Element Amendment would be
needed to address any areas proposed to be added to Sphere of
Influence.
4. The Gisler Field site on Poindexter Avenue which is owned by the
Moorpark Redevelopment Agency. (Possible Land Use Element amendment
to reduce the density consistent with the maximum number.of units
directed by the Agency Board and.City Council)
If the City Council's decision is to approve General Plan amendment No.
96 -3 to revise the land use designation for the 655 -acre Moorpark Country
Club Estates Project site back to Rural Low (5 -Acre minimum lot size) ,
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To: Honorable City Council
January 29, 1997
Page 3
then the Council may want to defer its action on the
amendment until such time that two or more land use plan
be considered at one time, at the same public hearing.
Code does allow each amendment to include more than one
general plan. A new public notice and City Council public
be required.
General Plan
amendments can
The Government
change to the
hearing would
1. If the City Council's decision is to approve the General Plan
amendment and zone change, direct staff to prepare a resolution for
the General Plan Amendment and an ordinance for the zone change, and
return the resolution for adoption and the ordinance for first
reading at the Council's February 19, 1997, meeting.
Attachment: City Council staff report for December 18, 1996 Meeting
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF MOORPARK
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Nelson Miller, Director of Community Developateg�?I r
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Senior Planner
DATE: December 9, 1996 (CC Meeting of 12- 18 -96)
SUBJECT: CONSIDER GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96 -3 AND ZONE CHANGE NO.
96 -3, FOR A 655 -ACRE SITE REFERRED TO AS VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
NO. 4928, TO AMEND THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FROM MEDIUM LOW,
OPEN SPACE 2, AND PUBLIC/ INSTITUTIONAL, TO RURAL LOW AND TO
REVISE THE ZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 1.63
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, OPEN SPACE, AND INSTITUTIONAL, TO
RURAL EXCLUSIVE 5 ACRES
On October 16, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96 -1238
(see Attachment 1) directing the Planning Commission to study, set a
public hearing and provide a recommendation to the City Council
pertaining to the redesignation of property referred to as Vesting
Tentative Tract Map 4928 (see Attachment 2, Location Map) from Medium
Low, Open Space 2, and Public/ Institutional land use designations and
Residential Planned Development (RPD), Open Space, and Institutional
zoning, to a Rural Low (5 -Acre minimum lot size) land use designation and
Rural Exclusive (RE) 5 -Acre zoning.
The existing General Plan land use designation and zoning for the subject
655 -acre site were approved in conjunction with City Council approval of
the Moorpark Country Club Estates Project in the Spring of 1996. The
Moorpark Country Club Estates Project includes Vesting Tentative Map No.
4928, RPD Permit No. 94 -1 for 216 single - family dwelling units, and
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 94 -1 for two 18 -hole golf courses and
related facilities. The proposed General Plan amendment and zone change
would reduce the allowable dwelling units from 216 to a maximum of 131.
On November 25, 1996, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and
adopted a resolution (Attachment 1) recommending approval of General Plan
Amendment No. 96 -3 and Zone Change No. 96 -3, if the Development Agreement
between the City and Bollinger Development Incorporated does not become
effective by April 17, 1997, the date of expiration of RPD Permit No. 94-
1.
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To: Honorable City Council
December 9, 1996
Page 2
On December 3, 1996, the Deputy City Manager met with Paul Bollinger,
Bollinger Development Incorporated, to discuss the progress with the
project financing. Also in attendance were Richard Weismann, Attorney
for Westoaks Investments No. 27, Phill Culler, Controller of Centex
Homes, and Joe Amaroso, a consultant for Bollinger Development
Incorporated. A letter of intent from Centex Homes to Bollinger
Development Incorporated was reviewed along with Holding Escrow
Instructions for Investors Title Escrow between Bollinger Development
Incorporated and Centex Homes. Centex Homes has, per the above
referenced documents, committed to the tract development and construction
costs of the 216 homes. This commitment can be revoked by Centex during
a `Feasibility Period°, which ends December 30, 1996. The "Feasibility
Period" can be extended by processing delays. The offer is also
contingent upon Bollinger Development Incorporated receiving title to the
lots which is clear and marketable and without governmental restriction.
Further, the offer is not binding until approved by Centex Homes Board.
of Directors.
As of the date of this report, Bollinger Development Incorporated is
still in negotiations with two or more golf course developers. It has
also been asserted by Bollinger Development Incorporated that Centex
Homes will, if necessary, finance the entire project and hire a golf
course development company.
The Ad Hoc Development Agreement Committee for the Moorpark Country Club
Estates Project (consisting of Mayor Hunter and Councilmember Perez) is
scheduled to meet with Bollinger Development Incorporated on December 11,
1996. There may be more information to report after that meeting.
The Planning Commission staff report is attached (Attachment 2), which
provides discussion information on the Moorpark Country Club Estates
Project approved entitlements and expiration dates. As discussed in the
attached staff report, pages 3 and 4, the Development Agreement between
the City and Bollinger Development Incorporated does not become effective
until the date the current property owners agree to be bound by the terms
of the Development Agreement or the date that Bollinger Development
Incorporated takes legal title to the property.
It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission that Mr.-Bollinger
be allowed additional time to either obtain the other property owners'
signatures on the Development Agreement or take legal title to the
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To: Honorable City Council
December 9, 1996
Page 3
project site. If the City Council agrees with the Planning Commission's
recommendation that any General Plan amendment /zone change action
decision be delayed until after April 17, 1997, then the City Council's
public hearing should be continued until May 7, 1997 (the next regular
meeting following April 17, 1997). If the City Council's decision is to
approve the General Plan amendment and zone change, then staff should be
directed to prepare a resolution for the General Plan Amendment and an
ordinance for the zone change, and to return the resolution for adoption
and the ordinance for first reading at the Council's January 15, 1997,
meeting.
1. If the City Council agrees with the Planning Commission's
recommendation that any General Plan amendment /zone change action
decision be delayed until after April 17, 1997, then the City..
Council's public hearing should be continued until May 7, 1997.
2. If the City Council's decision is to approve the General Plan
amendment and zone change, direct staff to prepare a resolution for
the General Plan Amendment and an ordinance for the zone change, and
return the resolution for adoption and the ordinance for first
reading at the Council's January 15, 1997, meeting.
Attachments:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. PC -96 -329
2. Planning Commission staff report dated November 20, 1996
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RESOLUTION NO. PC -96 -329
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96 -3 AND ZONE CHANGE NO.
96 -3, FOR A 655 -ACRE SITE REFERRED TO AS VESTING
TENTATIVE MAP NO. 4928, TO AMEND THE LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS FROM MEDIUM LOW, OPEN SPACE 2, AND
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL, TO RURAL LOW, AND TO REVISE
THE ZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
1.63 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, OPEN SPACE, AND
INSTITUTIONAL, TO RURAL EXCLUSIVE 5 ACRES
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on November 25, 1996, the
Planning Commission considered a General Plan amendment from Medium Low,
Open Space 2, and Public/ Institutional land use designations to Rural
Low, 1 Dwelling Unit (DU) per 5 Acres, and a Zone Change from Residential
Planned Development (RPD) 1.63 Dwelling Units per Acre, Open Space (three
areas identified as 6.4 Acres, 314.4 Acres, and 176 Acres), -and
Institutional to Rural Exclusive (RE) 5- Acres, for a 655 -acre sit "e.
referred to as Vesting Tentative Map No. 4928 and located approximately
2,700 feet south of Broadway, with frontage on both Walnut Canyon Road
(State Route 23) to the east and Grimes Canyon Road to the west (Assessor
Parcel Nos: 500- 240 -075, 500 - 230 -065, 500 - 230 -125, 500- 230 -015, 500 -230-
135, 500 - 230 -095, 500 - 230 -115, 500- 230 -075, 500 - 260 -015, 500 - 250 -115,
500- 220 -075, 500 - 430 -015, 500- 430 -025, 500- 430 -035, 500 - 430 -045, 500 -430-
055, 500- 430 -065, 500- 430 -075, 500 - 430 -085, 500- 430 -095, 500 - 440 -015,
500 -440 -025, 500 - 440 -035, 500- 440 -045, 500 - 440 -055, 500- 440 -065, 500 -440-
075, 500 -440 -085, 500- 440 -095, 500- 440 -105, 500- 440 -115, 500- 440 -125,
500- 440 -135, 500- 440 -145, 500 - 440 -155, 500- 440 -165, 500- 440 -175, 500 -440-
185); and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of November 25, 1996, the Planning
Commission took testimony from all those wishing to testify, closed the
public hearing, and reached its decision on the matter;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Based upon the project information presented to
the Planning Commission, including but not limited to, the staff report,
Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Moorpark Country Club
Estates Project, and staff and public testimony, the Planning Commission
hereby makes the following findings:
CEQA Finding
The Final EIR for the Moorpark Country Club Estates Project was
completed in compliance with CEQA (Division 13 of the Public
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Resolution No. PC -96 -329
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Resources Code of the State of California) and the City's CS-)A
Procedures, was certified by the Ci -y Council on December 20, 1::5,
and adequately addresses the environmental effects of the proposed
General Plan amendment and zone change.
General Plan Amendment Finding
The approval of General Plan Amendment No. 96 -3 is consistent with
the goals and policies of the Land Use Element, as well as
consistent with the other elements of the City's General Plan.
Zone Change Finding
Subject to approval of General Plan Amendment No. 96 -3, the approval
of Zone Change No. 96 -3 is consistent with the City's General Plan.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission hereby recommends approval of
General Plan Amendment No. 96 -3 to revise the land use designation from
Medium Low, Open Space 2, and Public/ Institutional to Rural Low, 1 DU per -
5 Acres, the zoning from Residential Planned Development (RPD) 1.63
Dwelling Units per Acre, Open Space (6.4 Acres, 314.4 Acres and 176
Acres), and Institutional to Rural Exclusive (RE) 5 Acres, if the
Development Agreement (No. DA -96 -1) between the City and Bollinger
Development Incorporated does not become effective by April 17, 1997,
through either the agreement of the current property owners to be bound
by the terms of the Development Agreement or Bollinger Development
Incorporated takes legal title to the 655 -acre project site.
The action with the foregoing direction was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners May, Acosta, and Norcross, and Chairman Torres
NOES:
ABSENT: Commissioner Miller
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 29th DAY OF NOYMMSR, 1996.
John Torres, Chairman
ATTEST:
Celia La Fleur, Administrative Secretary
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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF MOORPARK
TO: The Planning Commission //((ZZ
FROM: Nelson Miller, Director of Cam unity Developzw ? ''�
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Senior Planner *M* ST
DATE: November 20, 1996 (PC Meeting of 11- 25 -96)
SUBJECT: CONSIDER GENERAL. PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 96 -3 AND ZONE CHANGE NO.
96 -3, FOR A 655 -ACRE SITE REFERRED TO AS VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
NO. 4926, TO AMEND THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FROM MEDIUM LOW,
OPEN SPACE 2, AND PUBLIC /INSTITUTIONAL, TO RURAL LOW AND TO
REVISE THE ZONING FROM RESIDMITIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 1.63
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE, OPEN SPACE, AND INSTITUTIONAL, TO
RURAL EXCLUSIVE 5 ACRES
On October 16, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96 -1238
(see Attachment 1) directing the Planning Commission to study, set a
public hearing and provide a recommendation to the City Council
pertaining to the redesignation of property referred to as Vesting
Tentative Tract Map 4928 (see Attachment 2, Location Map) from Medium
Low, Open Space 2, and Public/ Institutional land use designations and
Residential Planned Development (RPD), Open Space, and Institutional
zoning, to a Rural Low (5 -Acre minimum lot size) land use designation and
Rural Exclusive (RE) 5 -Acre zoning. r
The existing General Plan land use designation and zoning for the subject
655 -acre site were approved in conjunction with City Council approval of
the Moorpark Country Club Estates Project in the Spring of 1996. The
Moorpark Country Club Estates Project includes Vesting Tentative Map No.
4928, RPD Permit No. 94 -1 for 216 single- family dwelling units, and
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 94 -1 for two 18 -hole golf courses. and.
related facilities. The proposed General Plan amendment and zone change
would reduce the allowable dwelling units from 216 to a maximum of 131.
The Moorpark Country Club Estates Project approval resolution was adopted
by the City Council on April 17, 1996, and second reading of a zone
change 'ordinance and a development agreement ordinance occurred on May
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1, 1996. A Waiver of Right of Judicial Review (see Attachment 3) was
signed by both Bollinger Development Incorporated (the applicant/
developer) and the City of Moorpark, in conjunction with Development
Agreement approval, on April 17, 1996. The Waiver included a provision
that the City would not commence the process required for replanning the
property to the Rural Low designation or rezoning the property to RE 5-
Acre for 120 days after the date upon which the enabling ordinance
becomes effective, in order to allow a reasonable amount of time for the
Development Agreement to become effective. The zone change ordinance for
the Moorpark Country Club Estates Project became effective on May 31,
1996. The referenced 120 -day time frame ended on September 28, 1996, and
the City Council initiated a General Plan amendment and zone change to
redesignate the property on October 16, 1996. The reasons why the City
Council initiated the current General Plan amendment and zone.. change
include: 1) Bollinger Development Incorporated has not yet closed escrow:
for purchase of the 655 -acre Moorpark Country Club Estates Project site;
and 2) Since the Development Agreement is between the City and Bollinger
Development Incorporated, not the property owners, if the sale of the
project site to Bollinger Development Incorporated does not occur, the
property owners would benefit from the approved entitlements, without
providing the public benefits, as addressed in the Development Agreement.
The Final Environmental Impact Report for the Moorpark Country Club
Estates Project was certified by the City Council on December 20, 1995,
and addresses the impacts of the proposed General Plan amendment and zone
change (see Attachment 4, pages 20 -3 to 20 -4, No Project Alternative 2:
Buildout to Existing General Plan and Zoning Designations, and pages 20 -9
to 20 -11, Alternative 3: Five Acre Estate Homes and No Golf Course) .
No impacts will directly result from the proposed General Plan amendment
and zone change; however, the EIR identifies that a future development
project, consistent with a typical five -acre lot size subdivision layout,
would be expected to involve increased grading and ridgeline impacts.
In addition, a typical five -acre lot size subdivision would increase the
potential that residential lots may be planned within the southerly area
of the site, which is characterized by unstable slopes and existing
landslides. These grading and geotechnical issues, as well as the
potential for location of residential lots within the vicinity of high -
voltage overhead power lines, would need to be considered at the time of
any future development project application submittal.
A map showing the existing zoning for the site is attached (see
Attachment 5). There are two clustered residential development areas
shown with RPD 1.63 DU zoning, and these areas are surrounded bil open
space, with scattered Institutional zoning for existing water well sites
as well as proposed water tank sites. As can be seen on the Zoning Map,
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496.8 acres of the 655 -acre site are currently zoned for Open Space. The
proposed rezoning would eliminate that Open Space zoning entirely.
The proposed General Plan amendment and zone change would also result in
an inconsistency between approved project entitlements for the Moorpark
Country Club Estates Project (Vesting Tentative Map No. 4928 and RPD
Permit No. 94 -1) and the proposed General Plan Rural Low land use
designation and RE 5 -Acre zoning. The Subdivision Map Act provides that
when a local agency approves or conditionally approves a vesting
tentative map, that approval shall confer a vested right to proceed with
development in substantial compliance with the ordinances, policies, and
standards in effect at the time the vesting tentative map is approved or
conditionally approved (for a project involving a zone change) . Vesting
Tentative Map No. 4928 was approved for a three -year time period_(endiing
April 17, 1999) and based on the conditions of approval, the developer
has a right to request up to a three -year time extension.
There is a provision in the Subdivision Map Act, Section 66452.6(a), that
if the subdivider is required to expend $125,000 or more to construct,
improve, or finance the construction or improvement of public
improvements outside the property boundaries of the tentative map,
excluding improvements of public rights -of -way which abut the boundary
of the property to be subdivided and which are reasonably related to the
development of that property, each filing of a final map, shall extend
the expiration of the approved or conditionally approved tentative map
by 36 months from the date of its expiration, or the date of the
previously filed final map, whichever is. later. Section 66452.6(a) also
provides that such extensions shall not extend the tentative map more
than 10 years from its approval or conditional approval date. A
determination would need.to be made whether the offsite reclaimed water
line, flood control, and Grimes Canyon Road /Los Angeles Avenue
intersection improvements, required by the conditions of approval for
Vesting Tentative Map No. 4926, would constitute public improvements that
would qualify Vesting Tentative Map No. 4928 for an automatic three -year
extension of the tentative map, at the time of the filing of the final
map. If the automatic extension is determined to be not applicable, the
conditions of approval and Section 66452.6(e) would allow the legislative
body to extend the expiration date of the tentative map for a period or
periods not exceeding a total of three years (this would constitute a
discretionary extension).
The Development Agreement does not provide for any additional extension
of the Vesting Tentative Map, but does include terms for. extension .of the
time limit for'use inauguration of CUP No. 94 -1 from six months to three
years from the date of approval, and use inauguration of RPD Permit No.
94 -1 from one year to three years. Since the effective date . of the.
General Plan Amendment 96 -3 /Zone Change 96 -3
To: Planning Commission
November 20, 1996
Page 4
Development Agreement is the date the current property owners agree to
be bound by the terms of the Development Agreement or the date that
Bollinger Development Corporation takes legal title to the property, the
extension of the time limit did not occur prior to the expiration of the
Conditional Use Permit on October 17, 1996. If the Development Agreement
becomes effective, a determination regarding the expiration date of CUP
No. 94 -1 will need to be made.
The staff recommendation is that the Planning Commission direct staff as
deemed appropriate. If the Planning Commission's recommendation to the
City Council is that the proposed General Plan amendment and zone change
should not be approved, then the Commission's decision will be recorded
in the minutes and the staff report to the City Council will reflect that
recommendation. If the Planning Commission's decision is to rgcommend
approval, a draft resolution is attached and should be adopted (see
Attachment 6). Any other alternative General Plan amendment /zone change
proposal for the subject property would require further environmental
review and should be directed by the City Council, since this would
involve additional allocation of staff time, which would not be
reimbursable by a developer.
Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Attachments:
1. City Council Resolution No. 96 -1238
2. Location Map
3. Waiver of Right to Judicial Review
4. Pages from Alternatives Section of Final EIR for Moorpark Country
Club Estates Project
5. City Zoning Map
6. Draft Planning Commission Resolution
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A17ACHMENT 2.
RESOLUTION NO. 96- 1238
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA DIRECTING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION TO STUDY, SET A PUBLIC HEARING AND
PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
PERTAINING TO THE REDESIGNATION OF PROPERTY
REFERRED TO AS VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
4928 (BOLLINGER DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED AND
MOORPARK COUNTRY CLUB INVESTORS) FROM MEDIUM
LOW AND PUBLIC /INSTITUTIONAL LAND USE AND RPD
1.63 DU PER ACRE, OPEN SPACE AND INSTITUTIONAL
ZONING TO RURAL LOW LAND USE AND RURAL,
EXCLUSIVE ZONING
Whereas, Section 17. 60.020 A of the Municipal Code
provides that the City Council may initiate proceedings to consider
amendments to the Zoning by the adoption of a resolution of
intention requesting the Planning Commission to set the matter for
study, public hearing, and recommendation within a reasonable time.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS;
SECTION 1. That the City Council does hereby authorize
and direct the initiation of proceedings to consider amendments to
the Zoning and General Plan Land Use designations pertaining to the
redesignation of property referred to as Vesting Tentative Tract
Map 4928 (Bollinger Development Incorporated and Moorpark Country
Club Investors) from Medium Low Density and Public/ Institutional
land use and RPD 1.63 Dwelling units •(DU) per acre, Open Space and
Institutional Zoning to Rural Low Density land use and Rural
Exclusive Zoning.
SECTION 2. That the Planning Commission is hereby
directed to study, set a public hearing and provide a
recommendation to the City Council pertaining to changes in the
Zoning and General Plan Land Use designations pertaining to the
redesignation of property referred to as Vesting Tentative Tract
Map 4928 (Bollinger Development Incorporated and Moorpark Country
Club Investors) from Medium -Low Density and Public/ Institutional
land use and RPD 1.63 Dwelling units (DU) per acre, Open Space and
Institutional Zoning to Rural Low Density land use and Rural
Exclusive Zoning.
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SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the
passage and adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS � DAY OF
, 1996.
Paul W. awrason Jr , Mayor
ATTEST:
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MOORPARK
f dV MOOrparK Avenue Moorpark, Caldomia 93021
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) sso
CITY OF MOORPARK )
(80 25 55 9.6864
I, Lillian E. Hare, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark,.
California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that
the foregoing Resolution No. b'
City Council of the City of Moorpark atwasmeetinedhel the
the day of /���,� - '..A�' g held on
19961 and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES.:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
WITNESS my ha an the official seal of said City
this --26L day of
1996.
Lillian E. Hare
City Clerk
WL W. LAWRASON JR. JOHN E Wn7fwelr
000094.
ATTACHMENT 3
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO JUDICIAL REVIEW
This waiver of Right to Judicial Review ("Waiver") is made
this day of April, 1996, by and between the CITY OF MOORPARK,
a muni 1pal corporation, ( "City "), on the one hand, and BOLLINGER
DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED, a California corporation,
and MOORPARK COUNTRY CLUB INVESTORS, a California limitedlinger)
partnership, ( "Moorpark Investors "), on the other hand, with
respect to the following facts:
A. City and Bollinger are contemplating entering into a
Development Agreement dated April &, 1996 ( "Agreement ") The
defined terms in this Waiver shall have the same meanings as in
the Agreement.
B. City will not approve the development of the Property
on the terms set forth in the Agreement without assuring itself
that it will obtain the benefits contained in the Agreement.
C. The Agreement will not become effective until either
the current owners of the Property have agreed to be bound by the
terms of the Agreement or Bollinger or a substitute person has
taken title to the Property.
Cit s.a Bollinger is in escrow to putchase the Property.
Y' approval of the Project will occur before the Agreement
will become effective.
E. City desires to retain the right to replan or rezone
the Property to return the Property to its current planning and
zoning designations if the Agreement does not become effective
within a reasonable time without having to litigate its right to
do so with Bollinger or Moorpark Investors.
Based on the foregoing, it is hereby agreed:
1. City will not commence the process required for
replanning the Property to the current Rural Low (1 du /5 acres)
designation or rezoning the Property to the current Rural
Exclusive 5 Acres ( "redesignation of the Property ") zone for 120
days after the date upon which the Enabling Ordinance becomes
effective pursuant to Government Code.Section 36937 in order to
allow a reasonable amount of time for the Agreement to become
effective. Thereafter, City may, if it determines in its sole
discretion that it is in its interest to do so, commence the
redesignation of the Property.
2. If City commences the redesignation of the Property,
Bollinger and Moorpark Investors shall have the right to appear
at any hearing held in connection with the redesignation of the
Property and to make their opposition to the redesi
MAr of the
Property known.
3. City will abandon the redesignation of the Property if
the Agreement becomes effective before the redesignation of the
Property has become final.
4. Bollinger and Moorpark Investors hereby waive any
rights they might otherwise have to seek judicial review of
City's actions in connection with the redesignation of the
Property, including, but not limited to, any claim of inverse
condemnation, if the Agreement has not become effective before
the redesignation of the Property has become final.
5. This Waiver
counterparts, each of which chshallubeddeemedeanroriginal.
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Dated: April J71 1996
Dated: April a , 1996
Dated: April, 1996
CITY OF MOORPARK
By:
Pau W, rason Jr.
Mayor
ATTEST
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L 1Tian Hare
City Cler
ER DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED
By:
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President
By:
MOORPARK COUNTRY CLUB INVESTORS
By: Bollinger Development
Incorporated, General Partner
Paul A.Z7B
President
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ATTACHMENT 4
In comparing and analyzing each of the following alternatives, fiscal constraints, environmental
resources, known significant effects arising from the proposed project configuration, and design
constraints implicit in various land use designations were all taken into account in deriving two
alternatives that are superior to the project as proposed.
20.3 Alternative 1: No Project
The "No Project" alternative which must be analyzed under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) is defined for this EIR to include two options: (1) an alternative which results in no
amendments to the existing plan designations (no new parcel maps and related entitlements)
which would prohibit further development on the property and, a more reasonable outcome, (2)
buildout under existing General Plan and Zoning designations. To describe the impacts of
buildout under the second option, the consultants estimated full residential buildout potential
within the property boundary. The environmental consequences of these alternatives are
described briefly in the following summary.
No Proiect Alternative 1: No Amendment to Existing Parcels and No Future Development on the
Property
The assumption that no development at all will occur within the project boundary is an unlikely
outcome. An existing approved five acre subdivision occupies the western portion of the project
area at this time and once infrastructure is extended northward along Grimes Canyon Road,
these parcels would likely be developed in short order. The primary constraint on the
development of this existing subdivision is simply the high cost of completing infrastructure
extensions; as developments to the south of the Moorpark County Club Estates Project are
implemented and as annexations to the south are incorporated into the City and provided with
urban services, the costs of infrastructure development for the Moorpark County Club Estates
property will diminish accordingly . In the case of the proposed project, the No Project
Alternative is not equivalent to a no development option with the entire property retained in open
space (current conditions). Eventually, the existing parcels in the western portion of the property
will develop with residential uses.
As infrastructure problems are solved, undoubtedly *3arcelization of the remainder of the property
would occur consistent with or possibly more intense than the present land use designations.
Therefore, even with the No Project Alternative, a minimum level of development consistent with
existing General Plan and Zoning designations is likely to occur. The No Project Alternative
would not result in long term preservation of environmental resources and scenic values within
the property. While superior to the project as proposed in the short tern, this alternative
does not provide planned or dedicated open space and would not, ultimately, serve to
preserve the important attributes of the environment in the project boundary nor would
this alternative result in a rural neighborhood design that would represent a livable
community.
No Proiect Alternative 2: Buildout to Existing General Plan and Zoning Designations
Under existing land use designations, the proposed project could be developed with about 131
homes. The likely distribution of such homes would be in five acre parcels which would occupy
most of the land within the property boundary. Selected parcels would probably exceed the five
acre minimum. As discussed in section 20.5 below (Alternative 3: Five Acre Homes and No Golf
Courses), the partitioning of the entire property into five acre parcels is not .recommended *for a
variety of reasons (inordinately large number of streets would be required; little if any
environmental preservation of contiguous open space; very costly infrastructure extension
requirements; more extensive flood control and drainage infrastructure would be in sta ate,
consumption would exceed the proposed project, etc.). ''��UU � r
As discussed in the Land Use and Planning Considerations chapter of the EIR (Chapter 5 pages
5 -1 through 5-6), such a designation is over represented in the city's inventory of planned
designations while clustered, rural neighborhood designations are under represented.
Furthermore, from environmental management, resource conservation, social organization, and
infrastructure extension standpoints, rural neighborhood creation and clustering of neighborhoods
within the environment provides a more livable community plan than five acre estate ranchette
types of housing products.
Therefore, under the No Project Altemative that assumes entitlements would eventually be
obtained to buildout the property to existing General Plan designations, potential environmental
effects would be equivalent to Alternative 3 described below in section 20.4. Because a more
resource conserving land use plan can be developed for the property if the General Plan
designations were modified to permit clustered rural neighborhood development, the No Project
Alternative, while possibly somewhat environmentally superior to the project as proposed,
would not result in environmental preservation or enhancement of the basic resource
values within the project boundary; further, the existing land use designations would
commit a developer to a design that encourages environmental Impacts and prevents the
creation of clustered rural neighborhoods. From the standpoint of community design,
such an alternative Is not preferred.
20.4 Alternative 2: One Golf Course and Five Acre Residential Subdivision —
In the event that the City declines to participate in the development of a municipal golf course
with the applicant, it appeared prudent to evaluate the impacts of the proposed project under the
assumption that only one private golf course would be developed. As in the case of the No
Project Alternative, there are basically two options
Planning Concepts for a Single Golf Course Pmiect
The basic design concept for a project that would involve a single golf course is illustrated in
schematic form in Figure 20 -1. This alternative would involve a proposal to develop the property
with 216 residential units and a single golf course which would be situated in the eastern half of
the property within the area presently designated in the site plan for a municipal course.
Basically, the urban design form would be nearly identical to the project as proposed with several
exceptions. The basic design attributes of this altemative would involve:
(1) retention of the eastern neighborhood along the main project collector (C
Street) in a linear format with homes facing the street;
(2) several larger parcels would be created along the eastern perimeter of
the property to buffer existing rural residential estates along the east and
west sides of Walnut Canyon;
(3) the western neighborhood (west of Gabbert Canyon) would remain
largely as designed with the exception that an addition bridge and
roadway system would be conceived to provide access to the larger five
acre parcels that would be created between the two smaller lot
residential neighborhoods to the east and west;
(4) the northern extension of the western neighborhood would be retained —
(note that this neighborhood has been deleted in the applicant supported
environmentally superior alternative below (section 20.7j)— resulting in
unmodified ridgeline effects along the property's northern perimeter.
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AftemsWes 20.4
Aesthetics, Visual Resources, Community Design
From the standpoint of community design and project layout in relation to environmental
constraints, this alternative is not recommended. The highly dispersed nature of the
development is not conducive to the preservation of hillside values: Unnecessarily lengths of
street (and related infrastructure) will need to be construction and two rather than one bridge over
the Gabbert Canyon drainage will be required. Rather than preserving any open space to serve
as greenbelts between neighborhoods, the entire internal view shed of the project• will be
developed with rural and urban uses. The potential land use conflicts between the more compact
neighborhood areas along the project collector street (in the eastern and western portions of the
project) and the more dispersed five acre parcels in the center of the project would create land
use incompatibilities that would, undoubtedly, be reflected in the marketability of the five acre
estate homes. As planned (and the proposed layout is predicated on grading requirements
necessary for the single golf course), the more expensive homes would be located in the least
desirable portion of the development within view of the utility lines crossing the property. For
these and other reasons, this alternative is not considered an improvement in community
planning compared to the project as proposed or other artematives.
In summary, this alternative increases Impacts In most categories of significant
environmental effect and In several other categories the alternative and the proposed
project will result in comparable effects. From the standpoint of urban form, hillside
protection, community planning, environmental protection and stroetscape design, this
alternative Is Inferior to the project as proposed Therefore, adoption of this alternative is
not recommended. While this alternative basically addresses many of the development
goals set forth by the applicant, if an alternative is to be developed with a single golf
course, the entire layout should be revised and the five acre lots should either be deleted
or consolidated Into more compact neighborhoods.
20.5 Alternative 3: Five Acre Estate Homes and No Golf Course
Many of the same critiques of the prior anemative apply as well to this option. However, this
alternative is not recommended for serious consideration for the following reasons:
(1) Grading quantities would be significantly increased: As displayed in
Figure 20 -2, a scheratic representation of a typical five acre layout,
virtually the entire property would be subjed to grading which would be
equal to the proposed project in severity. All of the basic mass grading
required for the project would likewise be required for this altemative: the
northern ridges would need to be lowered to fill the valley system to the
south; an additional ridgeline road would need to be constructed along
the southern property ridge —an area not graded in the project as
proposed; more extensive grading would be require as well to adjust
landforms to provide relatively large building envelopes within each five
acre parcel.
(2) Road and infrastructure development would be too extensive: As
illustrated in the project schematic for this alternative, a much more
extensive road and infrastructure system would need to be developed to
implement this design than is required for the project as proposed or for
either of the environmentally superior options presented in section 20.7.
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Altematives 20 -9
To accomplish this project, nearly three times the amount of road
development would need to be completed and all related necessary
infrastructure would also need to be installed within the more elaborate
road system. The costs of the infrastructure installation for this
alternative would likely preclude development feasibility.
(3) Hillside Management Ordinance concerns and ridgeline modifications:
Compared to all of the other altemabves considered, this option results
in the most substantial impact to ridgelines, hillside terrain, native
vegetation, and drainage features. The highly dispersed nature of the
site plan prevents the concentration of residential land into
neighborhoods surrounded by open space; despite the larger lot size
and decreased home to home proximity, the ultimate experience for
residents will be one of a more crowded and less spacious environment
than the project as proposed (or other alternatives). Given the unique
shape of the topography within the property, the design objective of
placing homes outside of major ridgeline views can be accomplished
only W rural residential neighborhoods are created in relatively compact
areas. Cross valley noise would also decrease the potential quality of
life for individuals residing in a development built to this site plan. With
this alternative, homes would undoubtedly be built, or would be proposed
to be built, on the entire perimeter of the development. Since other
design options exist which preserve dominant ridgelines, further serious
consideration of this alternative would be counterproductive.
In addition to the three basic design and development problems outlined above, this alternative
would result in the virtual elimination of all native habitats, placement of homes within and
immediately adjacent to the high voltage transmission line corridor on the property, increased
noise, light and glare, internal traffic circulation problems, and related environmental degradation.
However, another version of this alternative could be conceived which would involve retaining a
rive acre estate designation density on the property but distributing the units to be developed into
several clustered neighborhoods. This approach would represent a considerable improvement of
grading quantities and environmental impacts adticipated If the five acne estate option were
constructed as outlined above. The impacts of developing such a project are virtually identical to
the Rural Neighborhood Plan impacts discussed in the following Alternative.
In summary, without the benefit of category by category Impact comparison, it is obvious
that this alternative substantially increases impacts in most categories of significant
environmental effect compared to the proposed project and other alternatives. This option
is basically flawed from the standpoint of land planning and rural neighborhood design.
The distribution of five acre parcels over the entire property (to meet either existing or
proposed land use densities) Is not recommended. From the standpoint of urban form,
hillside protection, community planning, environmental protection and streetscape design, this
alternative is inferior to all other options. Therefore, adoption of this alternative is not
recommended. This altemadve also does not address any of the development goals set forth by
the applicant. An option involving residential development only has been conceived and
recommended in Alternative 5 (Alternative Project Design). If a residential -only development
option is to be considered for this property, the rive acre standard, unless clustering is required, is
not recommended. The physical impacts of a clustered neighborhood altem, ative are provided in
the following discussion.
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Minutes of the City Council
Moorpark, California Page 4 February 19, 1997
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to accept
the grant and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
initiating the program. The motion carried by unanimous voice
vote.
B. Consider Additional Appropriation for the Arroyo Vista
Community Park ( "AVCP ") for Fiscal Year 1996/97. Staff
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the changes
to the AVCP /General Fund appropriations by adopting
Resolution No. 97 -1278, presented in Attachment "C ",
authorizing an appropriation as a loan from the General
Fund Reserve of $11,190 to pay for the completion of Phase
I of AVCP (boundary survey and easement deed) in
conjunction with a separate report to Council which reduces
the current loan from $120,000 to $100,000, making the
revised loan from the General Fund Reserve to the PIF-
Community Zone $111,190. (ROLL CALL VOTE)
Mr. Reynolds gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Teasley
seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. 97 -1278. The motion
carried by unanimous roll call vote.
C. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 96 -3 to amend the
General
Plan
Land
Use Designations
from Medium Low, Open
Space
2, and
Public/ Institutional
to Rural Low; and to
Revise
the Zonina
from Residential
Planned Development 1.63
Dwelling Units
per
Acre, Open
Space and Institutional to
Rural Exclusive 5
Acres on a
655
Acre Site, Referred to as
Vesting
Tentative
Tract Map
No.
4928, Located Approximately
2,700
feet South
of Broadway
Road,
with Frontaae on both
Walnut
Canyon
Road
(State Route
23) to the East and Grimes
Canyon
Road to
the
West. Staff
Recommendation: 1) Approve
Resolution No. 97- approving the General Plan Amendment.
Mr. Miller gave the staff report.
Jay Kopel, 25902 Coleridge Place, Stevenson Ranch,
addressed the Council as a representative of Centex Homes.
He said Centex has established a reserve account with the
City. He said Centex is requesting a four week delay in
the second reading of the ordinance. He said during those
four weeks Centex would be completing the agreements and
concluding their on -site soils investigation and determine
what to do about any process problems related to the
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Moorpark, California Page 5
February 1� 1997
conditions of approval and development agreement and select
the golf course designer and developer, house architect and
landscape architect.
In response to Councilmember Evans, Mr. Kopel said that
Centex had placed $20,000 in an escrow account rather than
paying outstanding fees to the City because he said Centex
felt at this point that was more appropriate. He said the
Deputy City Manager is in possession of the documents which
would indicate at some point that money will be paid to the
City.
In response to Mayor Hunter, Mr. Kopel indicated there were
several amendments to the Development Agreement which he
felt needed to be made. He said there are dates that are
no longer appropriate, that need to be changed; he said the
conditions for the RPD and CUP need to be realigned; he
said Centex must ensure that the Development Agreement
conforms with the timetables required of them; he said the
rider to the Deed of Trust needs to be changed regarding
the timing for the golf course development; he said the
City's minimum setback needs to be resolved relative to the
General Plan Amendment (100 feet versus 200 feet).
In response to Councilmember Teasley, Mr. Kopel said until
Centex has final conclusions from the soils analysis they
cannot determine absolutely that the project will succeed.
Mayor Hunter asked "aside from the soils analysis, what
other issues are delaying submissions for Corporate
approval ?" Mr. Kopel replied, "none."
Christine Hester, 5060 Goldman Avenue, addressed the
Council in support of the project.
Linda Plaks, 4957 Mira Sol, addressed the Council in
support of the project.
Harvey Plaks, 4957 Mira Sol, addressed the Council in favor
of the project and in delaying the change of zoning.
Jim Stueck, 4737 Elderberry Avenue, addressed the Council
in support of the project and in delaying the zoning
change.
Lori McGee, 6590 Marquette Street, addressed the Council in
favor of the project.
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Moorpark, California Page 6
Februaryl9, 1997
Warren Tetz, 3935 Willow Creek Lane, addressed the Council
in favor of the project.
Mary Leyden, 12752 Summer Street, addressed the Council in
support of the project.
In response to Council question, Ms. Kane indicated that
until Centex became the purchaser of the property their
signature on the Development Agreement would have no
bearing. She said until Bollinger or Centex takes
ownership of the property, the City is still at risk.
Ms. Kane advised that if action on the ordinance is
postponed that action on the General Plan Amendment
resolution must also be postponed.
Paul Bollinger, 351 Rolling Oaks Drive, Suite 100A,
Thousand Oaks, addressed the Council and indicated that the
LDS Church would sign the Development Agreement if there is
no liability to them.
Mr. Kueny recommended that the Council Ad Hoc Committee get
reinvolved in the project. Mayor Hunter stated that a
delay of two weeks is reasonable, but he did not support a
delay of four weeks.
Councilmember Perez indicated his support of a four week
delay.
Councilmember Teasley said that the Ad Hoc Committee should
meet with Centex during the four week delay and come up
with the means to make the project work. She indicated her
support of the four week delay, but stated that she wanted
to continue pressure leading up to resolution of the
issues.
Councilmember Wozniak indicated he could not support any
further extensions.
Councilmember Evans stated his support of sending the
project back to the Ad Hoc Committee.
Mr. Kueny indicated he sees the Committee receiving
clarification of a date certain that Centex can sign the
Development Agreement.
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Moorpark, California Page 7
February19 , 1997
MOTION: Councilmember Evans moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to refer this item to the Ad Hoc Council
Committee and to take the General Plan Amendment off calendar.
The motion carried by 3 -2 voice vote, Councilmember Wozniak and
Mayor Hunter dissenting.
AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time was
9:50 P.M. The Council reconvened at 10:05 p.m.
D. Consider Resolutions Necessary to Form a Community
Facilities District (CFD) and Issue Mello Roos Bonds.
Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution 97 -1279 adopting
goals and policies for CFD; Resolution 97 -1280 establishing
intention to form a CFD; and Resolution 97 -1281 Intention
to incur bonded indebtedness of the proposed CFD.
Mr. Hare gave the staff report. He indicated that Marshall
Linn, also the bond counsel, Alan Kapanicas, were in
attendance to answer any questions.
Ron Tankersley, 2800 28th Street, Santa Monica, addressed
the Council as the developer and requested the Council's
approval.
CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to amend the
third paragraph of the local goals and policies for the
Community Facilities District to read "all City and consultant
costs incurred in the evaluation of new CFD applications and the
establishment and formation of CFD's will be paid by the
applicants by advance deposit increments."
MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Evans
seconded a motion to adopt Resolutions No. 97 -1279, 97- 1280, 97-
1281. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Consider Matchina Funds for Economic Development
Collaborative- Ventura County. Staff Recommendation: The
Committee and staff recommend that the City Council approve
$9,000 of funding for EDC -VC and appropriate $3,000 from
the General Fund Reserve for Fiscal year 1996/97. (ROLL
CALL VOTE)
Mr. Hayes gave the staff report.
MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez
seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to approve
$9,000 of funding for the Economic Development Collaborative of
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