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AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF MOORPARK
THE HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
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WAYNE LOFTUS, ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN
APRIL 28, 1999 (CC meeting of 5/5/99)
SUBJECT: CONSIDER MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO SPECIFIC PLAN 92 -1
CARLSBERG SPECIFIC PLAN) TO MODIFY THE SPECIFIC PLAN TEXT
AND MAPS BY: A) AMENDING THE ARCHITECTURAL THEME, DESIGN/
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND LANDSCAPE CONCEPT; B) REDUCTION
IN THE LENGTH OF THE TRAIL SYSTEM; C) THE ADDITION OF A~
SECONDARY MONUMENT SIGN TO IDENTIFY RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOODS - APPLICANT: LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA
SUMMARY:
On September 7, 1994, the City Council adopted the Amended
Carlsberg Specific Plan and certified the Subsequent Environmental
Impact Report for Specific Plan 92 -1, for the development of
property bounded by Los Angeles Avenue, Spring Road, Tierra Rejada
Road and Highway 23. Subsequently, on September 24, 1994, the City
Council adopted zoning regulations including limited design and
development standards to implement the Amended Carlsberg Specific
Plan. This proposed Minor Modification, if approved, will modify
several features of the text and maps of the Specific Plan and
expand the design and development criteria found in that plan and
adopted in the zoning regulations. The proposed changes qualify for
a Minor Modification based upon provisions of the adopted Specific
Plan and expand the design qualities of the residential component
of this approved project. Changes to the Trail System are also
proposed and an additional monument sign has been incorporated to
distinguish the residential area from the commercial /industrial
land uses. Residential Planned Development permits have been
recommended by the Planning Commission for Tracts 4975, 4976, 4977,
and 4980, utilizing the standards and criteria proposed by this
Minor Modification and comprise a separate item on this City
Council Agenda.
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Following adoption of the Carlsberg Specific Plan, Specific Plan
No. 92 -1 on September 7, 1994, and implementing zoning regulations
on September 21, 1994, the City Council on October 2, 1996 adopted
Resolution No. 96 -1230, approving Tentative Tract Map Nos. 4975,
4976, 4977, and 4980, comprising 552 residential lots for
development of single family detached dwellings. This residential
component was intended at the time to be developed consistent with
the standards of design and development criteria contained in the
Specific Plan. However, the master developer, Lennar Homes of
California, has now proposed a more energetic effort to incorporate
an expanded design effort, proposing a new architectural theme and
design standards for development. To accomplish the modifications
to the design criteria, the applicant has prepared a design manual
called Sycamore Ranch Appendix 1, which if approved, will be
incorporated into the existing design and development criteria of
the Specific Plan and will be applicable to the residential areas.
DISCUSSION:
A. Architectural Theme and Design Standards:
Lennar Homes is proposing to expand the architectural theme for the
residential component of the Carlsberg Specific Plan from the
originally approved theme of "California Contemporary" which is
defined in the Plan as a style that "draws heavily upon the
historic Spanish /Mediterranean architecture so dominant in the
early days of California" to include five diverse but compatible
architectural styles. The proposed architectural styles are:
1.
Cottage
2.
Italian Country
3.
American Country
4.
Spanish Eclectic
5.
Craftsman
The styles are described, including major physical characteristics
and construction materials with photographs and illustrations in
the Sycamore Ranch Appendix 1 document, (Attachment No. 6 to the
report for RPD's 98 -3, 98 -4, 98 -5, and 98 -6 on this agenda). The
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The styles are described, including major physical characteristics
and construction materials with photographs and illustrations in
the Sycamore Ranch Appendix l document, (Attachment No. 6 to the
report for RPD's 98 -3, 98 -4, 98 -5, and 98 -6 on this agenda). The
intent of the applicant in expanding the architectural component is
to incorporate more diversity into the appearance of the
residential neighborhoods using current design trends.
To implement the expanded architectural aspect of the plan, the
applicant has also incorporated into the design manual (Sycamore
Ranch Appendix 11111) a significant number of design standards which
have been proposed to enhance the design quality of the residential
areas, particularly when the streetscape is viewed. The proposed
expanded standards include; additional setback criteria, roofline
alternatives, and privacy standards, options for the placement of
garages and guidelines concerning the visibility of garage doors
and limits on the repetition of styles and elevations, all in an
effort to achieve a "non- tract" appearance for the four residential
neighborhoods comprising this project. In addition to the criteria
describing the physical characteristics of the proposed residences,
the materials and colors that are applicable to each of the
architectural styles are also described. Other features of the
design manual include a complete description of wall and fence
treatments throughout the project as well as incorporation of
landscaping concepts for all front yard areas to insure continuity
in the overall street appearance of the neighborhoods.
Although, the standards and design criteria summarized above and
completely described by the Lennar design manual have expanded and
refined the development envelope for the Carlsberg tracts,
additional criteria are suggested. The additional criteria that are
suggested were developed through the review of the Residential
Planned Development Permit Nos. 98 -3, 98 -4, 98 -5, and 98 -6, by the
Planning Commission on February 22 and March 8, 1999, with
conditional approval recommended by the Planning Commission at the
end of their hearing on March 8. The additional proposed
design /development criteria that have been agreed to by the
applicant may be found in the attached City Council resolution, and
would be incorporated into a revised design manual that will be
used to guide the construction phase of the residential component
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of the Carlsberg Specific Plan.
B. Modification of the Trail System:
The applicant is requesting a reduction in the location and number
of linear feet of the approved trails system for the Carlsberg
Specific Planning Area (Attachment 2). The proposed revision in
the trail system would reduce the amount of trails from
approximately 10,100 lineal feet of trails to 5,400 lineal feet, a
reduction of 4,700 lineal feet. The applicant indicates that the
plan as shown in Exhibit No. 8 of the Amended Carlsberg Specific
Plan, was drawn prior to a field survey being accomplished to
determine the practical location, usefulness, security,
environmental and liability impacts. Additionally, the Ventura
County Water Resources Department has submitted a letter dated
April 12, 1998 (Attachment 3) asking that the segment of trail
leading to the Districts reservoir site be deleted. The District is
concerned over liability and potential for vandalism and graffiti.
This request by the District represents approximately 800 feet of
trail including a loop around the tank site as shown on the
approved Trail System Map.
The applicant has submitted a revised map modifying the approved
trails except for the trail connection to the reservoir site as
depicted in Exhibit No. 8 in the Amended Carlsberg Specific Plan.
The trails system as approved in the Amended Carlsberg Specific
Plan is shown as a solid line. The applicant is requesting a
deletion of segment "A" and "B ", which is outlined with dashed
lines for the following reasons:
Deletion of Segment "A"
1. The southerly portion of this segment is located in a
very dense growth area of Poison Oak.
2. The terrain is steep and imposes a potential safety
hazard.
3. The easterly portion in this area contains a natural seep
that is utilized by wildlife for water.
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Deletion of Segment "B"
1. This portion of trail is in a lower wash area, designated
a Blue Line Stream, with heavy growth of cactus, trees
and other brush material on the slopes that borders the
stream bed.
2. The entry /exit point at the east end is located on steep
terrain, which could create a potential safety and /or legal
issue.
3. The applicant has indicated that the Department of Fish
and Game and the Army Corps of Engineers may not allow a trail
to be developed within a stream bed area.
4. A portion of the trail is in the area of the pump station
located near Spring Road and a Hydro Pump Station which is to
be built within approximately four years for the Calleguas
Municipal Water Districts aquifer for replenishment injection
well system.
5. There are other potential hazards in the area of the
trail system such as the Ventura County Flood Control
District's detention basin and a large storm drain inlet in
the immediate vicinity of the pump station. In addition,
other required basins (NPDES) are programmed to be built
upstream in the stream bed area.
6. Deletion of trail segment (approximately 800 feet) to
reservoir site as requested by Ventura County.
The applicant is requesting the addition of segments "C -1, C -2, and
C -3" shown as a heavy line and a dot within the line for the
following reasons.
1. It replaces a portion of the deleted trail lineal footage
being recommended for deletion with useful, safer trails.
2. The applicant proposes adding the segment of trail
designated as southerly portion of 11C -3 however, the
Department of Fish and Game /Wildlife and the Army Corps
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of Engineers have stated they do not want a trail in this
area as it is within a watershed area for the vernal
pool. The southerly segment below the Ventura County
Water District water tank site would provide a safe
connection to the southern portion of Science Drive and
complete a full loop system to the Natural and Improved
Park that will be available to the public. The proposed
residential tracts will be gated (Gated entries were
approved with Minor Modification No. 1 to Tracts 4975,
4976, 4977 and 4980).
Should the City Council approve a reduction in the linear feet from
10,100 feet to 5,400 feet of trail system, staff suggests that the
applicant provide an alternative trail system or an in -lieu fee
contribution equal to the amount of construction of the number of
feet of trail system to be lost as a result of the request. The
current cost for construction of semi - improved (decomposed granite
with minimal grading and drainage facilities) trail as approved in
the Amended Carlsberg Specific is approximately $10.00 per lineal
foot (materials only). In addition to the materials cost, it is
estimated that the minimum cost for labor to install a trail would
be $7.50 per linear foot, resulting in a total estimated cost per
linear foot of $17.50, to construct a trail. Based on the estimated
cost for material and labor to construct a trail system with basic
drainage improvements and a decomposed granite surface, the
deletion of approximately 4,700 linear feet of trail would result
in a in -lieu contribution of $82,250. The in -lieu fee contribution
would be placed in a funding account for development of trails in
the City.
C. Addition of secondary monument sign to identify residential
neighborhoods.
The applicant is requesting one, secondary entry sign between the
residential neighborhoods and the commercial/ industrial areas as
shown in the Amended Specific Plan (Exhibit No. 16). This
additional secondary entry monument is proposed to be located on
the west side of Science Drive behind the parkway at the northern
tract boundary of Tract 4980, approximately 830 feet south of the
New Los Angeles Avenue intersection right -of -way.
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Applicant's Justification for Request
Tract No. 4973, Lots Nos. 1,2, and 4 are Zoned SR /C /BP
(Subregional /Commercial /Business Park) and have been approved to
include Primary Entry Monuments on Science Drive and New Los
Angeles Avenue. The secondary monument would serve the purpose of
providing a separation between the commercial area and identify the
residential communities located to the south of the
commercial /industrial area.
The proposed monument sign incorporates the placement of a low
curving wall of fieldstone with concrete cap placed into a gentle
slope with trees placed behind the wall. The signature name of the
residential area "Screnata" is proposed in individual letters on
the face of the wall. This proposed design is consistent with the
other entrance signage approved for the Carlsberg Specific Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt City Council
Modification No. 2
Specific Plan).
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 99- approving Minor
to Specific Plan No. 92 -1 (Carlsberg
1. City Council Resolution No. 99-
2. Letter, Justification and Exhibits for Trail Modification
3. Letter, Ventura County 4/27/99
4. Letter & Exhibits for secondary monument signage
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92 -1 (CARLSBERG SPECIFIC PLAN) TO
MODIFY THE ARCHITECTURAL THEME, INCORPORATE ADDITIONAL
DESIGN /DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, REDUCE THE LENGTH AND
CHANGE THE LOCATION OF THE PROJECT TRAILS, AND ADD A
SECONDARY MONUMENT SIGN ON THE APPLICATION OF LENNAR
HOMES OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, on September 7, 1994, the City Council approved the
Carlsberg Specific Plan (SP 92 -1) and certified the Subsequent
Environmental Impact Report. On September 21, 1994, modifications
to the zoning designation of the property described in the
Carlsberg Specific Plan were approved;
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96 -1230
approving Tentative Tract Map Nos. 4975., 4976, 4977 and 4980 on
October 2, 1996; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 1999, Lennar Homes applied for Minor
Modification No. 2 to the Carlsberg Specific Plan (Specific Plan
92 -1) concerning the architectural theme, design and development
standards, signage and trails; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on May 5, 1999, the City Council
discussed Minor Modification No. 1 and conditionally approved the
Minor Modification to the Carlsberg Specific Plan (SP 92 -1).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council has determined that approval of
this Minor-Modification is consistent with the purpose and intent
of the Carlsberg Specific Plan and is not a substantial or
fundamental change and is categorically exempt from CEQA
requirements as a Class 1 exemption for minor alterations.
SECTION 2. The Council approves Minor Modification No.2 to
Specific Plan No. 92 -1 on the application of,Lennar Homes for A) a
modification of the architectural theme and incorporation of
additional design and development standards including landscaping
criteria B) a reduction in the location and number of linear feet
of the approved trails system from approximately 10,100 to 5,400
lineal feet and C) addition of a secondary monument sign on the
west side of Science Drive south of the commercial area to identify
ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. _-
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the residential neighborhoods located south of the future
commercial /industrial development.
SECTION 3. Prior to recordation of the subject Tentative
Tract Maps, the applicant shall complete the following
conditions:
A. Provide twenty (20) copies of the Revised Amended Specific
Plan which includes all approved revisions to the Amended
Specific Plan.
B. The applicant shall modify the Settlement Agreement to provide
for a donation of $17.50 per lineal foot (4,700) of trail
system to be reduced for a total contribution of $82,250.
C. REVISIONS TO SYCAMORE RANCH APPENDIX 111" DESIGN CRITERIA: The
Sycamore Ranch Appendix "1" document shall be revised by the
applicant to incorporate the following design criteria:
1. Two story structures which incorporate side yard
windows at the second story shall include the following
design criteria for each type of window opening:
a. The minimum height to the bottom sill of a second
story window with clear glass, and a fixed sash shall be
five (5) feet above the finish floor level of the second
story and must be off -set by a minimum of three (3) feet
from a window with the similar characteristics on
abutting structures.
b. Windows with a bottom sill height less than five (5)
feet above the finish floor level of the second floor
shall have a fixed sash and obscure glass which may
include stained glass or glass blocks.
C. Windows with a bottom sill height less than five (5)
feet above the finish floor of the second story,
that open or have clear glass shall maintain a ten
(10) foot set back from the property line to the
face of the window or shall be off -set a minimum
distance of five (5) feet when a measurement is
taken at the nearest side jambs of windows with
similar characteristics on abutting structures.
Resolution No. _-
Page 3
2. Adjoining residential units may not have the same
floor plan and elevation.
3. A minimum of three architectural styles shall be
included in each of the individual tracts with no less
than 20% of the dwellings in each tract represented by
one of the architectural styles.
4. A minimum of two sub - styles shall be included in two
of the three architectural styles.
a. Side by side dwellings with the same architectural
style shall incorporate at least two of the
following criteria:
b. Single story
C. Alternative roof lines
d. Increase second story setback by 10 feet from
first story setback.
e. Incorporate a porch or balcony
f. Incorporate a courtyard behind the front setback
minimum of 8 feet in depth and 10 feet wide.
g. Reverse plan
h. Dormer treatments
5. A minimum of 20% of all units within each separate
tract (Tract 4975, 4976, 4977, 4980) shall be limited to
a maximum ridgeline height of 28 ft.
6. The roof design for all structures as viewed from
any street, (including Highway 23) or from the public
park shall be varied unit by unit which may be
accomplished through the use of at least one of the
following: alternative roof designs; materials and colors
a combination roof design such as hip and gable; through
the use of dormer details or by off - setting the roof
plane or walls of the building either horizontally or
vertically by a minimum of four feet.
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Resolution No. _-
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7. Not more than 20% of the units on any block face
shall have the same architectural plan and elevation.
8. Adjacent or opposing cul -de -sac streets shall not
have the same sequence of architectural or model
plotting.
9. Not more than two side by side dwellings may have a
standard three car garage configuration (straight in
entrance).
10. A maximum of 39% of garages on Tract 4975 and Tract
4976 and 45% on Tract 4977 and Tract 4980 may be
"Standard 3 -car configuration" (straight in entrance).
11. Garage doors located parallel to any abutting street
shall be multi paneled to provide relief and painted with
a color consistent with the structures architectural
features, such that the garage doors are not predominant
visual feature as viewed directly from the street.
12. Solar panels supplying potable water for use in
habitable spaces may be placed on roof areas visible
along any street frontage if placed parallel to the plane
of the roof surface and architecturally integrated into
the design of the residence as approved by the Director
of Community Development.
13. Accessory buildings over 120 square feet in area or
which require a building permit may be located only in
rear yard areas and must be of an architectural style and
color and constructed of materials consistent with the
main structure.
14. Garden walls and fencing to a maximum height of 36
inches may be placed in front yard setback areas provided
that they are architecturally consistent with the main
building as approved by the Director of Community
Development.
15. All property line walls or fences shall be
constructed of masonry, stone or concrete products and be
in earth tone colors, except for fence lines included in
the Community Wall Plan of Sycamore Ranch Appendix "1"
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and interior view lots as may be determined and approved
by the Director of Community Development.
16. All walls at the side yard return (side property
line to main building) or on a corner lot that are
visible from any street shall be constructed of masonry,
stone or concrete products and shall be architecturally
consistent with the main building to the satisfaction of
the Director of Community Development.
17. All units abutting the gated entrance to Tracts 4875
and 4976 shall be single story in height, except that any
portion of the structure that is located more than forty
(40) feet from the curb line of the gated street may be
two stories or 35 feet in height.
18. Units abutting the gated entrance to neighborhood
areas in Tract 4977 (specially lot numbers 79 and 96) may
be two story in height provided a landscape buffer
sufficient in height be designed, approved by the
Director of Community Development, and installed prior to
occupancy. Units abutting the gated entrance to Tract
4980 (specifically lot numbers 38, 39, and 138) may be
split story in height, providing the single story element
faces the gated entry.
19. The maximum allowed lot coverage, which includes any
structure requiring a building permit shall be 50% for
lots with a net lot area of 6300 sq.ft. or more, and 60%
for lots with a net lot area less than 6300 sq.ft.
20. No expansion, alteration or change in architectural
elements that is visible from any abutting street shall
be allowed, unless in the judgement of the Director of
Community Development it is compatible with all dwellings
having frontage on the same street and located within 200
feet of the side property line of the structure proposed
for expansion or alteration.
21. Garages shall maintain a clear unobstructed
dimension of 20 feet in length and 10 feet in width for
each parking stall, with a minimum of two garage parking
stalls required for each dwelling unit.
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22. All neighborhood entries will be of a gated design,
the design of which is subject to review and approval of
the Director of Community Development and the City
Engineer. The design of the gated entries shall be
compatible with the scale, colors, visual character and
design of the approved Residential Planned Development
Permit so as to enhance the physical and visual quality
of the community.
23. The windows on building elevations that are readily
visible from streets within and surrounding the
development, useable open space, the park site, adjacent
church, adjacent school and Highway 23, shall be provided
with surrounds or architectural features as approved by
the Director of Community Development.
24. All air conditioning or air exchange equipment must
be placed at ground level and may not be placed in a side
yard area within 15 feet of a opening window at ground
floor level of the adjacent structure and shall not
reduce the required sideyard to less than 3 feet of level
area.
25. The statement concerning distance between buildings
on all lots or Tracts 4975, 4976, 4977, and 4980 stated
in a letter to the Planning Manager dated March 25, 1999,
shall be the minimum standard:
26. The maximum width of the building footprint for all
lots in Tract 4975 shall be 45 feet in width except for
allowed setback intrusions.
27. The maximum width of the building footprint for all
lots in Tract 4976 shall be 40 feet in width except for
allowed setback intrusions.
28. The maximum width of the building footprint for all
lots in Tract 4977 shall be 55 feet in width except for
allowed setback intrusions.
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29. The maximum width of the building footprint for all
lots in Tract 4980 shall be 50 feet in width except for
allowed setback intrusions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 1999.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
City Clerk
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TRAIL SYSTEM PLAN FOR APPROUAL: Minor Modification
CARLSBERG SPECIFIC PLAN
Request a modification of the trail System as indicated in the
Carlsberg Specific Plan, Page 8 and Exhibit 48.
After Meeting with Staff and Council members on an individual basis
to discuss in detail the safety, liability, environmental,
usability, layout and impractical aspects of the trail system as
shown in the Specific Plan we respectfully submit the modified plan,
we discussed with you, as shown on the attached map for your
collective review and approval.
We hiked and reviewed the topography very closely while being
sensitive to the environmental issues and have been unable to
identify any other safe areas to locate a trail system.
The plan shown in the Specific Plan, exhibit 98, was drawn prior to
a field survey being accomplished to determine the practical
location, usefulness, security, environmental and liability aspects
and was only a suggestion for location. As outlined in the
Carlsberg Specific Plan page S. OPEN SP'RCEINRTURE
PRESERUErRECRERTION FLAN_ "The final design and extent of the trail
system shall be determined by the City Council_"
0n the attached map we have shown the location of the trails as
depicted in the Specific Plan in a solid black line. The original
trail system contained 10,100 lineal feet of trails, the proposed
trail system would consist of 6,200 lineal feet-
We recommend elimination of trail segment "A a "B", outlined with
dashed lines, for the following reasons:
Segment "A"
1. The southerly portion of this segment is located in a very
dense growth of Poison Oak, that is a health hazard to many,
and in an effort to maintain as much of the natural growth it
should remain in place, if possible_
2. The terrain is extremely steep and imposes a safety hazard.
3. The easterly portion is in the area of a natural seep that is
used by the wild life for water and we recommend it remain
undisturbed as a natural seep and guzzler to encourage the
existing and future wildlife to inhabit the 220 acres of open
space_
ATTACHMENT 2
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Segment "B":
1. This trail is in a lower wash area, designated a Blue Line
Stream, with a heavy cactus, tree and other brush types of
growth on the steep slopes that border the stream bed.
2. The entry/exit point at the east end is very steep, a potential
safety and liability problem.
3. It is doubtful if the Department of Fish a Game, or the Corp of
Engineers would allow the trail to be built in the stream bed.
4. The trail would be very near the existing Pump station located
near Spring Road and a Hydro.Pump Station that is to be built
in the next four years for the Calleguas Municipal Water
Districts aquifer replenishment injection well system.
S. Other potential hazards in the area are the Uentura County
Flood Control Districts detention basin and a large storm drain
inlet in the immediate vicinity of the existing Pump station,
as well as other required NPOES basins, to be built, up stream
in the stream bed area.
We recommended the addition of segments "C-1, C-2 a C-3",, shown with
a dashed dot line, for the reasons listed below.
I. It replaced much of the trail lineal footage being recommended
for deletion with useful, safe trails.
2. We proposed adding the segment of trail designated southerly
segment "C-3", however, The Department of Fish a Game/Uildlife
and the ACOE have stated they do not want a trail or anything
else in that area as it is water shed area for the vernal pool.
<see attached letter)
The southerly segment below the Uentura County Water Districts
water tank site would provide a safe connection to South
Science Drive and complete a full 100P system to the Natural
and Improved Parks that will be available to everyone. The
residential tracts are gated and secure , allowing only the
residents and guests into the residential areas.
3. The trail would also provide a alternate route for the children
living in the east half of tract 4975 who use the school bus at
the Science Drive turn outs or walk to Mesa Uerde Middle
School.
Ue respectfully request you review and approve the proposed Trail
Plan as submitted, with the deletion of Segments and
addition of Segments "C-1 a C-2".
Lloyd R. Laycook
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Trail Segment Lineal Footage:
1.
Segment
"A ":
Easterly segment very steep topography, poison oak,
near the natural seep. 1600, < delete)
2.
Segment
' "B, ":
Blue line stream from Science Drive to Spring Road,
very steep east entry point, heavy cactus a other
growth, environmental issues, UCUU 0 Calleguas
facilities, inlet structure, NPOES basins etc.
4100, < delete)
3.
Segment
"C -1"
Natural Park area Science Drive east to intersect
with improued park trail. 750' <add)
4.
Segment
"C-2"
Seep trail substitute. 1050, (add)
S.
Segment
Original Trail from Nature Park to top of knoll a
connecting to Improved Park. 1050,
6.
Segment
Trail from seep trail segment "A" to tract 4976 a
to tank site. 1650'
7.
Segment
To Freeway 2.3 overlook point. 95O,
S.
Segment
From Tract 4975 to trail intersection. 750°
Total Original Specific Plan Trail. 10,100
Delete Segments "A" 8 "B" S'700
4,400
Add Segments "C-11, €t "C -2" 1,800
6,200'
Total reduction in lineal feet (3,9001)
Segment "C -3 " had 2,600 feet of trail.
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ROSENTHAL & ZIMMERMAN
MEMORANDUM
TO: MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DATE: APRIL 7, 1999
CITY OF MOORPARK
FROM: DEBORAH M. ROSENTHAL
RE: STATUS OF RESOURCE AGENCY APPROVALS FOR LENNAR HOMES
CARLSBERG RANCH PROJECT
The Carlsberg Ranch Specific Plan property contains four sensitive plant and animal
species or their related habitats. As approved by the City, the Specific Plan contained extensive
mitigation measures for each of the species or their habitats. While these measures provide basic
protection, Lennar Homes ( Lennar) has developed a series of additional protective measures at
the request of the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), the United States Army Corps of
Engineers (ACOE) and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). Over the next
four months, Lennar expects to finalize a habitat protection plan in cooperation with FWS and
ACOE which will complement the mitigation measures imposed by the City.
Tract No. 4975 contains a 4.6 acre vernal pool which supports two federally - listed
endangered species, the Riverside fairy shrimp and Orcutt's Grass. Surrounding the vernal pool
to the south is a patchy population of Lyon's pentachaeta, another federally- listed plant species.
The Specific Plan required construction of a dual storm water system and reserved approximately
17.7 acres to protect the ,vernal pool and adjacent habitat in this tract, with the goal of avoiding
impacts to sensitive species. The Specific Plan required permanent preservation of the vernal
pool preserve.
Tracts Nos. 4980 and 4976 contain substantial amounts of coastal sage scrub, including a
limited amount of high quality habitat. The Specific Plan required permanent preservation of
more than 130 acres of coastal sage scrub in natural open space, primarily along the eastern edge
of the property bordering the freeway. During 1997 -98 surveys, a California gnatcatcher was
seen on several occasions in areas designated for permanent preservation. The gnatcatcher is a
federally- listed threatened species, subject to similar processing requirements as endangered
species.
Lennar has worked actively with federal and state resource agencies to reach agreement
on a plan for protection of the endangered and threatened species. In January 1999, CDFG
issued a Section 1603 Agreement for the Lennar project on the basis of these discussions. In
March 1999, ACOE processed a Section 404 permit for the project and requested FWS to
confirm that it would not violate the federal Endangered Species Act. FWS is currently
considering the development plan and protective measures proposed by Lennar.
FWS has requested that the habitat protection plan include certain special mitigation
measures, in addition to those contained in the Specific Plan. In Tract No. 4976, USF &WS has
asked that access to the coastal sage scrub open space preserve be restricted through fencing or
other mechanisms, such as signage. In particular, the agency is concerned about the effect which
unleashed dogs or other large animals might have on the habitat. USF &WS has also suggested
Memorandum To:
Moorpark City Council
April 8, 1999
Page 2
that fuel modification zones be designed to minimize impacts on coastal sage scrub, primarily
through native plantings. Light or noise screening has also been suggested as a possibility in
selected areas. With the possible exception of the proposed trail, Lennar does not expect that any
mitigation measures will affect the design of Tract No. 4976.
In Tract No. 4975, USF &WS has expressed continued concern about the impact of any
development within the vernal pool watershed, despite the mitigation measures imposed by the
City through the Specific Plan. In response, Lennar has proposed to delete approximately 7 lots
in the center of the tract so that rainfall can flow naturally into the pool through the open space
preserve, without the need for any underground pipes. Lennar has also agreed to delete
approximately 11 lots in the southeast corner of the tract to minimize impacts to Lyon's
pentachaeta. This project redesign has been tentatively approved by the City and will increase
the size of the vernal pool preserve by approximately fifty percent.
Lennar has also designed the vernal pool - coastal sage scrub preserve area to require
minimal maintenance and monitoring. Except for routine annual maintenance of the drainage
system, no work is proposed in the preserve, which will be dedicated to a government agency or
non- profit. Lennar will be responsible for monitoring the vernal pool for up to 12 years after
construction; any necessary adjustments in the design of improvements in the vernal pool
watershed will be made during this initial period at Lennar's expense. Lennar will also establish
a contingency fund for unforeseen emergencies, in the name of the government agency or non-
profit.
Routine annual maintenance and scientific inspections will be performed by experts
approved by FWS and funded by the homeowners association. Permanent preservation of the
vernal pool and coastal sage scrub, in accordance with the habitat plan, will be the responsibility
of ACOE with technical assistance and advice from FWS. While the homeowners association
will be involved in maintenance of drainage facilities and fuel modification, all activities will be
under the supervision and control of federal or state resource agencies, such as ACOE, FWS or
CDFG.
Over the past year, Lennar has commissioned extensive studies by a renowned
hydrologist and a biologist with wide experience in vernal pool species. These studies included
detailed hydrological measurements, botanical surveys and computer research and modeling. It
is the conclusion of both of these experts, with the concurrence of the project engineer, that the
proposed development can proceed without serious risk to the sensitive species or their habitats.
All members of the Lennar team are available to respond to questions from the City at
any time.
DR\MEM \148383CC. STATUS2
NEIGHBORHOOD
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN
CARLSBERG SPECIFIC PLAN
CITY OF MOORPARK
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Subject: Trail System Map
Tract. 4973 & 4974
Dear Mr. Laycook:
Ventura Cowry Waterwot'ks District No. 1 (District) reviewed. the proposed trail system for
the subject tracts atd offers top following .comments:
''Vll'e are recommending that the segment of• the frail leading to the District's Tierra Rejada
eserva)ss site nob .ba; dcsigaated as part .of. the trail system. Our concern, . is tlability..And
potential . of vandalism and graffiti on the reservoirs... District.. inte ds .to install a gate at. the
: intersec tion'ofthe'proposedtrail and access to the reservoir:site.'
Should you have any questions', please call'me at (805) 584- 4-830.
Very truly.-yours,
R.-•R:' Pakala, Manager
Water and Sanitation Services Diviaion
Water Resources and Engineerlhg Departmeut
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ATTACHMENT 3':
APR 26 199 15 51 � c
SECONDARY ENTRY MONUMENT: MINOR MODIFICATION
CARLSBERG SPECIFIC PLAN
Request a Minor Modification to the Secondary Entry
locations as shown-in the Specific Plan Exhibit #lG,.by
adding one Secondary Entry Monument.
The Monument would be located on the west side of Science
Drive behind the parkway at the northern tract boundry of
Tract 4980 and Tract 4973 lot 42, approximately 830' south of
New L.R Ave intersection Right of Way.
Tract 4973, lots 1, 2 8 4 are Zoned SRfC /9P,
SubRegional /Commerciall8usiness Park with the Primary Entry
Monuments located at Science Drive a New L.A. Rue announcing
the commercial locations, by locating a Secondary Monument,
as requested, it will provide a separation from the
commercial area and announce and identify the residential
communities that enhance the balance of the project to the
south.
Ue are including, for your reference, a map showing the
Proposed location of the Secondary Entry Monument, page #20
Project Entries, Exhibits #lb, 2O a 21 from the Specific
Plan_
Ue respectfully request approval of this Minor Modification
to further enhance the Lennar Communities Development.
Lloyd R. L ycook
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CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLAN
CARLSBERG SPECIFIC PLAN
CITY OF MOORPARK
LEGEND
TIERRA REJADA ROAD OPEN SPACE BUFFER
MOORPARK FREEWAY BUFFER
SCIENCE DRIVE
NEW LOS ANGELES AVENUE BUFFER
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
NATURE PRESERVE
FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE
DEVELOPMENT AREA
NATURAL OPEN SPACE
f I0� PRIMARY ENTRY
SECONDARY ENTRY
L NEIGHBORHOOD ENTRY
EXHIBIT 16
(REVISED 9/7/94)
r-- THEME TREE
6' ENTRY WALL WITH
DECORATIVE CAP
SEE PLANT PALETTE FOR
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL CHOICES
ENTRY WALLS I �'
GROUND COVER
:(EXAMPLE)
ELEVATION
SECONDARY ENTRY TYPICAL (NOT TO SCALE)
CARLSBERG SPECIFIC PLAN
CITY OF MOORPARK
RAISED PLANTER W i In
LIGHT COLUMN
(EXAMPLE)
PLAN__
EXHIBIT 20
(REVISED 3/18/93)
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THEME TREE -SEE PLANT
PALETTE - R h A -V n l
SELECTION
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GROUND COVER -SEE PLANT
PALETTE FOR MATERIAL SELECTION
ELEVATION
PROPOSED SLOPE
PLANTING
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PLAN LIGHT COLUMN
SHRUB MASS
NEIGHBORHOOD ENTRY TYPICAL (NOT TO SCALE)
CARLSBERG SPECIFIC PLAN
CITY OF MOORPARK
EXHIBIT 21
(REVISED 3/18/93)