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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1995 0111 CC ADJMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Moorpark, California An Adjourned Regular Meeting of Moorpark was held on January 11, said City located at 799 Moorpark 1. CALL TO ORDER: January 11, 1995 the City Council of the City of 1995 in the Council Chambers of Avenue, Moorpark, California. Mayor Lawrason called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Hunter, Montgomery, Perez, Wozniak and Mayor Lawrason. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Hare, Deputy City Manager; Jim Aguilera, Director of Community Development; Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director; Paul Porter, Senior Planner; Mary Lindley, Assistant to the City Manager; Lillian Hare, City Cler-� 4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Cathy Pierce, 4060 Winterwood Ct., requested the Council to reopen the public hearinq item 9.A. She said she had pertinent new information. Jill Clark, 1590 Sabina Circle, Simi Valley, requested that the Council reopen the public hearing. She said she had pertinent new information relative to the effect of the project on surrounding home values. Mr. Kueny left the meeting. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4637 (Major Modification No. 1). Residential Planned Development Permit No. 89 -4 (Major Modification No. 1), and Zone Change 93 -3 - Urban West Communities. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, 2) Determine that the impacts of the proposed project are similar to those addressed in the EIR prepared for PC -3, and 3) Direct staff to prepare resolutions for approval of Major Modification No. 1 to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4637 and Residential Planned Development Permit No. 89 -4; and Zone Change No. 93 -3. (PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED) 00031 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 2 January 11, 1995 Councilmember Hunter stated that after further review by staff and the City Attorney it had been determined that there was no conflict of interest regarding the location of his residence and he would continue to participate in the discussion of this item. In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Aguilera outlined the process that if the public hearing should be reopened, the hearing would need to be renoticed and readvertised if the applicant does not concur to reopen the public hearing this evening. Councilmember Wozniak said the hearing should be reopened and any new, pertinent information taken. Maury Froman, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, speaking as the applicant, indicated that while he did not believe it was necessary to reopen the hearing, he would agree so that Council action could be taken this evening regarding the project. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to reopen the public hearing to receive new testimony. ?'he motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Aguilera reviewed the proposed changes to conditions. He indicated that the applicant had given concurrence to changing the requirement of the masonry walls for the patio homes from 5 feet to 6 feet high as measured from the building pad. He said that staff concurred that the garages shall have minimum inside dimensions of 20 feet in length and 18.5 feet in width with a minimum interior height of 8 feet. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to concur with the change to the conditions as reported by Mr. Aguilera above. In response to Council question, Mr. Aguilera said that Condition No. 19.h. incorrectly indicated "Honeywood Street ". He said it would be corrected to read "Honeybrook Street ". In response to Councilmember Wozniak, Mr. Froman indicated the proposed price of the Villagio units 0 0032 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 3 January 11, 1995 to be approximately $140,000 to $180,000 and the Belcourt units to be from $195,000 to $220,000. AT THIS POINT in the meeting a recess was declared. The time was 7:45 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:50 p.m. Jill Clark, 1590 Sabina Circle, Simi Valley, spoke as real estate broker for Cathy Pierce. She stated that the proposed project was negatively impacting the sales price of her client's house. She presented a petition signed by 18 real estate agents which stated that the project proposed by RBD Corporation would adversely affect the value of existing homes in the surrounding area. She further stated that Urban West Communities had previously represented that luxury townhomes would be built on the site of the new project. Cathy Pierce, 4060 Winterwood Ct., addressed the Council and stated that she has been unable to sell her home because of the negative perception of prospective buyers who have viewed her home. She said the value of her home has been negatively impacted. Mike Teobaldi, 31300 Via Colinas, Westlake, spoke representing the applicant. He said he was a State of California certified appraiser. He said it was his professional opinion that there would be no devaluation of the surrounding property because of the blending of product types. Maury Froman indicated that RBD Corporation has redesigned the project after public input in June 1994 and believed that the project that had been created would be a pleasincl and acceptable project. In response to Councilmember Perez, Mr. Aguilera indicated that the redesigned project would look less dense from a distance than the previously approved luxury townhomes which had a greater height. In response to Councilmember Hunter, Mr. Aguilera said that the previously approved project consisted of 257 units ranging in size from 1,800 to 2,500 sq. ft. He said the new project was a reduction in units. He said since there are fewer units, traffic will be les >ss. 00033 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 4 January 11, 1995 In response to Councilmember Hunter, Mr. Aguilera said that "A ", "K" and "J" Streets will be public streets; "K" and "J" can accommodate parking on the street; "A" street can accommodate parking on one side of the street at the expense of 2 bike lanes. Councilmember Montgomery said he didn't want the bike lanes removed. In response to Councilmember Montgomery, Mr. Hare indicated that the condition requiring a crossing guard was in response to mitigating school system impacts but that school impact fees are set by the school district and not the City. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to change condition 31.B. to read At the developer's expense, "A" street shall be posted and marked for "No Parking" if required by the City Council. Mayor Lawrason closed the public hearing. Councilmember Wozniak said he thought that more concrete information would be provided during the reopened public hearing by Ms. Clark. He said he feels the information provided was a professional opinion only. Councilmember Wozniak indicated that he felt the project was a viable one. Councilmember Hunter commented relative to the dissimilarity between this project and the Kaufman and Broad project which was denied. He said relative to the Kaufman and Broad project there was a more direct correlation between the proposed homes and the existing homes because the lot size was the same. Councilmember Perez indicated he could support the project. Councilmember Montgomery said the City cannot force Urban West Communities to build 2,500 sq. ft. town homes. He said if the City denied this project, UWC would litigate and perhaps not build as nice a project as the one proposed. Councilmember Hunter- said he did not want the City to get into the habit of approving a project under 00034 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 5 January 11, 1995 the threat of litigation. He said this product type is largely untested in this area and he is concerned regarding the impact of this mix with the homes that surround it. He said he sees a significant risk to the City in approving the project. Mayor Lawrason said he felt it in the best interest of the City as a whole to approve the project. MOTION: Councilmember Wozniak moved and Councilmember Perez seconded a motion to approve the staff recommendation to determine that the environmental issues, effects and mitigation for the proposed project are similar to those addressed in the EIR prepared for PC -3 and that all if any impacts are adequately addressed in the EIR; to approve Resolution 95 -1096, approving Major Modification No. 1 to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4637 -1 and 4637 -2 and Residential Planned Development Permit No. 89 -4, as amended this evening. The motion carried by roll call vote 4 -L Councilmember Hunter dissenting. Ms. Hare read the ordinance title. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to waive further reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MOTION: Councilmember Perez moved and Councilmember Wozniak seconded a motion to declare Ordinance 203, Approving Zone Change No. 93 -3, an application submitted by UWC- Moorpark Investors, Ltd. to change the zoning designation from 13.28u to RPD 12.21u, introduced for first reading. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Kueny rejoined the meeting. The time was 11:00 p.m. B. Consider Revisions to Ordinance No. 189 (Zoning Ordinance) as Directed by the City Council Regarding Development Standards for Downtown and Theater Parking. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; 2) Determine that the modifications to the City's Zoning Ordinance are categorically exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3); and 3) Introduce the Ordinance for -irst reading. (PUBLIC HEARING REMAINS OPEN) 00035 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page 6 January 11, 1995 11. 12. MOTION: Councilmember Montgomery moved and Councilmember Hunter seconded a motion to continue this matter to February 1, 1995. The motion carried by voice vote 4 -0, Councilmember Perez absent for the vote. ACTION /DISCUSSION: A. Consider Approval of the City's Legislative Program for 1995. Staff Recommendation: Approve the Legislative Program for 1995. (Continued Item 11.L. from 12/14/94; Item 11.A. from 1/4/95) CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue this item to January 1.8, 1995. C. Consider a Date for City Council Emergency Response Training. Staff Recommendation: Set a date and time for City Council emergency response training. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue this item to January 18, 1995. G. Consider Approval of a Project to Modify the Intersection of Spring Road and Los Angeles Avenue to provide for 1) a Double Left Turn Lane for North -to -West Traffic and 2) the Construction of a Raised Center Median South of the Intersection. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed with the required project analysis and design. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue this item to Februar }� 1, 1995. J. Consider Town Hall Meeting Schedule For 1995. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed appropriate. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Council determined to continue this item to January 18, 1995. ORDINANCES: None. 13. CLOSED SESSION: None was held. 00036 Minutes of the City Council Moorpark, California Page "I January 11, 1995 14. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lawrason adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m. ti Paul W. La ason Jr., yor ATTEST: oe Lillian E. Hare, City Clerk 00037