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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2000 0607 CC REG ITEM 10BMOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: The Honorable City Council lg 2 V ORNTIA FROM: Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development DATE: June 1, 2000 (CC meeting of 6 77 -2000) SUBJECT: Consider Minor Modification No. 3 to Specific Plan No. 92- 1 (Carlsberg Specific Plan) to.Reduce the Length of the Trail System (Applicant: Lennar Communities of California) BACKGROUND The City Council at their meeting of May 5, 1999, considered this Minor Modification (as initially reviewed, this request was Minor Modification No. 2) request.to reduce the length of the trail system for the Carlsberg Specific Plan along with proposed modifications to the architectural design standards and a proposed additional monument sign. These requests were continued to the May 19, 1999, City Council meeting when all of the proposed modifications were approved except the trail system request. The trail request was postponed and continued indefinitely because of changes expected in the layout of Tract 4975, adjacent to the vernal pool located at the northwest quadrant of Tierra Rejada Road and Highway 23. Because of this ,indefinite continuance, for clarity purposes the trail reduction request has been identified as Minor Modification No. 3. The responsible State and Federal agencies have now completed their review of the protection plan for the vernal pool and associated drainage and have issued a permit to Lennar Communities, therefore the trail system modification may proceed, as a Minor Modification to Specific Plan No. 92 -1. DISCUSSION The proposed modification of the trail system is in response to a more complete analysis and recognition of the sensitive biological issues then had been recognized when the trail was initially laid cc- 000607 Trail Systems Minor Mod -0100 -1:15 PM 0001.141 7 Honorable City Council June 1, 2000 Page 2 out. Additionally, the Ventura County Water District became concerned over possible vandalism and graffiti to their reservoir site now including two water tanks and requested deletion of the trail segment proposed for that portion of the site (Attachment 2). Where feasible the applicant has proposed a substitute trail to the initial proposed alignment and where a substitute is not possible is proposing to pay an in -lieu fee to fund future trail development elsewhere in the community. The substitution of an in -lieu fee for deletion of trail footage where there is not a legitimate substitute trail available was discussed by the City Council on May 5, 1999, and by consensus was viewed as an equitable alternative to actual trail construction. At that time, staff provided information concerning cost factors for trail development ranging from $10.00 per lineal foot for a trail utilizing decomposed granite as the base and no drainage improvements (materials only) to $17.50, per lineal foot to construct a trail utilizing decomposed granite and including drainage improvements. The length of trail to be deleted in 1999 was approximately 4700 lineal feet which is consistent with the current proposal of 4670 lineal feet (Attachment 3). Attached to this report is a map of the project site (Carlsberg Specific Plan) which illustrates the approved trail (Attachment 4), the trail segments to be deleted and any proposed alternative trail segments. The trail segments to be deleted are: Segment A. This area is east of Miller Park, in the area between Science Drive and Highway 23, south of the future industrial land use designation and has steep topography and dense oak and chaparral growth, including a significant growth of poison oak. This area contains a natural seep and is utilized by wildlife as a source of water and a location for cover. Segment B. This trail segment would connect Spring Road and the Arroyo Simi to proposed Miller Park via the canyon separating the Western Pacific Housing project (Tract 4980) from Mesa Verde Middle School. This area includes a Blue Line Stream and natural growth including cactus and is being revegetated with naturally occurring plant species. Additionally, there are significant WOR_PRI_SERNACity SharelCommunity DevelopmenINEveryoneUty Council Agenda Reports\cc- 000607 Trail Systems Minor Mod.doc 6/1/001 :15 PM T' Honorable City Council June 1, 2000 Page 3 drainage improvements being constructed in this canyon, which are not conducive to the provision of a public trail. Segment C. - (Not noted on the Plan) This segment involves elimination of that portion of the trail that was incorporated in the access road to the reservoir site in response to concern about vandalism and graffiti noted by Ventura County. Additionally, because the reservoir site is fenced, viewing or hiking opportunities would involve additional topographic disturbance, which could impact the drainage area of the vernal pool. The overall estimated length of the trail system required by the approved Carlsberg Specific Plan (Attachment 5 is approximately 10,520 lineal feet as compared to the reduced trail system (includes substitute trails where feasible) involving the deletion of approximately 4,670 lineal feet resulting in approximately 5,850 lineal feet of trail. This lineal distance does not include the trail segments which are proposed to be designated along the sidewalk of Science Drive (Miller Drive) which is approximately 2,800 lineal feet. Based upon these proposed modifications to the trail network to reduce the lineal footage of the trail, the resulting system would incorporate approximately 5,850 lineal feet of newly developed trail including a trail that will parallel a portion of the graded road to the reservoir facility. The resulting lineal distance when subtracted from the original City Council approved trail system of 10,520 feet results in a reduction to 5,850 feet, a difference of 4,670 feet. Based upon the previous consensus at the City Council Meeting of May 5, 1999, that an in -lieu fee of $10.00 per lineal foot for deleted trail was adequate, a total fee of $46,700.00 is required if the modified trail system is approved. The in -lieu monies collected from this project will be placed into an account specifically reserved for the construction of future trails within the City. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 1. Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2000 approving Minor Modification No. 3 to Specific Plan No. 92 -1 (Carlsberg 11MOR_PRI_SEWCity 5hanelCommunity DevelopmerMEveryonelCity Council Agenda Reportstc -000607 Trail Systems Minor Mod.doc 6!1/001:15 PM 0001 k-:a Honorable City Council June 1,'2000 Page 4 Specific Plan) to modify the project trail network as shown on Exhibit A of the Resolution. Attachments: 1. City Council Resolution 2. Letter - Ventura County - April 2, 1999 3. Letter - Lloyd Laycook - May 19, 2000 4-Trails Exhibit - May 19, 2000 proposed reduction 5. Open Space & Recreation Plan - Carlsberg Specific Plan 11MOR_PRI_SERVICity SharelCommunity Development\EveryonelCity Council Agenda Reportslcc -000607 Trail Systems Minor Mod.doc 6/1/001:15 PM (1)1. RESOLUTION NO. 2000- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92 -1 (CARLSBERG SPECIFIC PLAN) TO REDUCE THE LENGTH AND CHANGE THE LOCATION OF THE PROJECT TRAILS ON THE APPLICATION OF LENNAR COMMUNITIES OF CALIFORNIA. WHEREAS, on September 7, 1994, the City Council approved the Carlsberg Specific Plan (Specific Plan 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 and 19, 1999, and on June 7, 2000, the City Council discussed Minor Modification No 2 (the trail reduction request is now identified as Minor Modification No -. 3 for clarity) and conditionally approved the Minor Modification to the Carlsberg Specific Plan (Specific Plan 92- 1) . NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY 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 City Council approves Minor Modification No. 00 to Specific Plan No. 92 -1 on the application of Lennar Communities of California for a reduction in the location and number of linear feet of the approved trails system from ATTACHMENT 1 000131 Resolution No. 2000- Page 2 approximately 10,520 to 5,400 lineal feet a reduction of 5,120 feet. SECTION 3. The following conditions shall be complied with by the applicant within the time frames as noted. A. Prior to the recordation of Tentative Map 4975, an in- lieu fee of $46,700 shall be paid to allow a reduction in the length of the proposed trail system from 10,520 feet to 5,850 feet. B. Prior to the issuance of the first Zone Clearance for the first residential unit to be constructed in Tract 4975, a trails plan including cross section, alignment, signage and erosion control measures shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer and Director of Community Development. C. Prior to the issuance of the first Zone Clearance for the first residential unit to be constructed in Tract 4975, or prior to acceptance by the City of Miller Park, whichever occurs last, the entire trail network shall be installed and completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Director of Community Development. The trail segment that will connect the reservoir access road to Tract 4975 may be fenced temporarily to block access to developed area until occupancy of homes on Shawnee Street is approved by the Director of Community Development. PASSED AND ADOPTED this _ day of , 2000 ATTEST: Patrick Hunter, Mayor Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk Attachment: Exhibit 1 0� -'a S:1Community DevelopmenflEveryonelResolutions and Conditionslcc-000607 Trail System Minor Mod resolution.doc � -� �'' r ,ri 6E k t I t{ 1 \ yA �� i �rj` �'•�'4:ka r l at rt I 9Fk _I• F � P j� '�A•Ip r4 �I r� �(! I• Ad7U fd�r �' i `4 LpY d f r 1r�\> "�•'t{�' ,� ^v" i I r.d � ,���m.+r`5r r_, '° •� '\ \ '�, nl'Yv A,"``� icy`�.1� .�''�'f s � ��r pF � i F L� 1� _. �N'r �• � t y Fllwsi� z }F`°I"P"t .t .�'' I I f !� a7 ,.� � � a • � 1 1A IX1 1 t' Pbnsp + r T 1" -�Sr �- -j. �-t t�; n 'K TRAIL SYSTEM MAP lo a • - - - - - - - - - - -- _ , , ,�,� ,yam. ar�� ti» 7ca4 Hpr. eb iyyy 3: 00PM P01 i ,� ;� F PUBLIC :1J ORKS AGENCY' cwnto d TL AFJ= D(rflctor Arthur u E. GQU ►gc Ropresenting Ex- offirin! rt WM B. 8rirt «xi Cvrivol'bhlnet �epvry Gucctor of ;..bllt Plurki 1. Jmitv�a County W]Rtnr�rk; C6tiKti Tt��iporteltiCl ii, Ywnod CommuN Al, SvmmaDl:o +<r John C. Crowl"y J" Canyon Gt9Vndw�IS! MJn3gifi OnT Agan:y `t...ty D.r�Vtllr n! Public W0 f1S M959 local rnk Fnrctr Kesnor'a; 1 bglnfcrn,p' 0.;yr!tr� tvlPCtrl prvtin ^rnr td JMt�' . Kay Momn April 12, 1999 o,r�m 101+0 �N6itO (�•13rUQQln�nt Paul W. Ruffin 6aput'! Dirn:or C' PasSlh:'NOht Crntrl ar�ct5 Lloyd Laycook Alax sneydayl COi1C10 Fr�`eW.a� ProPL'tt1L's Ltd. �cy�,y�irccsara �bllCY /r.r�{ =1ootl f0 trw . 2.800 28th Street, Suite 222 Sa-ata'vlanica; CA- 40405 Subject: Trail System Map Tract. 4.973 & 4974 Dear Mr. Laycook: Ventura County. Waterworks District No. 1 (District) reviewed. the proposed trail system for the subject tracts and offers the following comments We arc recommending that the Segment of the trail leading to the District's Tierra Rejada l eservQirs bite note be designated as pan of. the trail system:. ..Our concern. is 11abili[y and . potential.of vandalism and graffiti on the reservoirs. Dis'trict.iraends ".to install a gate at' the intczsection of the;proposed.trail and access to the reservoir;site.' Should you have any questions', please call me at (805) 584- 4$30. Very truly. - yours, R. R. Palcala, Manages Water and Sanitation Services Division Water Resources and Engineerlhg Department RRP: ec WordrC)tt.'. /corxjur+ypr99 7.150 WAInut [anyonRoad .• P.O. Box 250 •Moorpark CA 93020 + (8D5 58a x.°29 • PAX '(05) •7 ) l 5) 524 541. ATTACHMENT 2 = . APR 26 '99 15:51 W. LAYCOOK & ASSOCIATES 1850 GAMMON COURT THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF 913G2 (805) 493 -9284 May 18, 2000 RECEIVED -- 1 9 2000 CITY OF MOORPARK CitV of Moorpark Wayne Loftus; Director of Community Development 799 Moorpark Ave Moorpark, Calif 93021 Re_ Trails Minor Modification, LennarlCarlsberg Specific Plan Dear Wavne; The following information is provided for your use in conjunction with the staff report at the continued Trails Minor Modification hearing scheduled for June 7, 2000. Ue have received all of the required permits and approvals from The California Department of Fish and Game, 1603; The Array Corp of Engineers, 401 Clean Uater Acts California Environmental Protection Agency, Water Quality Certification 401 U.S. Department of Interior Fish and Uildlife Service, 404, and The Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA). There have been many meetings, numerous correspondence and conversations with the agencies while working in concert to assure the protection of the areas of concern and endangerment as well as meeting with City Staff and Council member Uozniak & Harper in an effort to find the best trail design while working within the specific environmental parameters and the topographic and biological restrictions. The agencies have concerns and placed restrictions on any activity in the area of the Bernal Pool, the associated water shed, any intrudance on any endangered species or it's habitat. As ,a result of these restrictions, concerns and the safety and liability issues, the trail system'submitted is the best possible solution, we in conjunction with staff and council, were able to design. The Trail System as shown on Exhibit #8 of the Carlsberg �1 Specific Plan contains 10,520' lineal feet, of trails. 4`'' ATTACHMENT 3 With the modifications made to adhere to the restrictions and limitations we had to delete 6,520' lineal feet of the original trail and have added 1,850, lineal feet of trail; with an total deletion of 4,670, lineal feet. We are recommending, and have shown on the attached plans, the inclusion of 28001 of trail/sidewalk on the east and west side of Miller Drive that extends from the natural park to the Simi HrroVo to be designated for use with the Simi Rrrovo trail when that comes to fruition. The cost of trail construction, as discussed in the previous hearing, is $10-00 per foot, the in-lieu fee will be $46,700.00, paid to the City by Lennar Homes for the required deletion of 4670, of trails. TRAIL SEGMENT BREAKDOWN Miller Drive to Spring Road Tract 1980 Nature Preserve Park Nature Preserve Park to top of hill Nature Park to Improved Park Nature Park to Miller Drive Easterly most trail by seep & Oaks Trail to replace Easterly, trail Trail into Tract 1976 East trail by tank road Trail to tank site Trail to Freeways 23 overlook Trail to Tract 1975 Delete Add Total Trail V -4- -- 3900' 300' 600, 300' + 800, -- 1720' + 1050, Soo, 550, 900, 1000, 750' 10520' 6520, qOOO' 1050" U" age zllulau Difference E 4670'] R $10-00 = $16,700.00 In-Lieu Fee Not included in calculations= 1600' 5idewalk/trail designation on east side of Miller Drive 1200' sidewalk/trail designation on west side of Miller Drive Wayne I didn't feel it necessary to go into the details that are in each of the permits and conditions, knowing that you have a copy of each, and the agencies are always quit specific and monitor the progress of the project to assure compliance. If you want or need any additional information please let me know and I will provide it. Thanks again for all the efforts and success you have made possible on this project. Respectfu y, Lloyd R. L`aycovk JL '• it l •' II + G ¢f a F • \\ '�•Yk`a I Vf pt •e11 's { u M• ]]ra,�ra�fPIMP :, cei pjl �Ci.' Al f- i 13'4 ���pA ff � ' xx i- . �y� fhb P'�# r ''"�"�/ dF x j �+�,• t • 1 A kvW #C.+d�'y•1 W,M NEIGHBORHOOD OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN CARLSBERG SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF MOORPARK JJ 2 m -z cn EXHIBIT 8 (REVISED 9/7/94)