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RES CC 2010 2935 2010 0707
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -2935 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO MOORPARK HIGHLANDS SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2, TO CHANGE PLANNING AREA NO. 7 FROM A SCHOOL SITE TO A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, at its meeting of June 15, 2010, the Planning Commission conducted a duly- noticed public hearing on Amendment No. 2 to Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2, changing Planning Area No. 7 from a School Site to a Residential Planned Development, received public testimony on the proposed amendment, and after receiving oral and written public testimony, closed the public hearing and reached a decision recommending approval of the amendment; and WHEREAS, at its meeting of July 7, 2010, the City Council conducted a duly - noticed public hearing on Amendment No. 2 to Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2, changing Planning Area No. 7 from a School Site to a Residential Planned Development, received public testimony on the proposed amendment, and after receiving oral and written public testimony, closed the public hearing and reached a decision; and WHEREAS, the City Council, prior to making its decision on this project, has considered the Final EIR (SCH No. 96041030) prepared and certified for the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2 project and Addendum No. 1 to this Final EIR, prepared for Amendment No. 2 to Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2 pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines). No new information or impacts that require preparation of a new or subsequent EIR have been identified as a result of the proposed amendments to the project. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council adopts Addendum No. 1 to the Final EIR for Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2 and finds Amendment No. 2 to Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2 consistent with the City of Moorpark General Plan as amended. SECTION 2. The City Council approves Amendment No. 2 to Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2, as shown in attached Exhibit A. Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 2 SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion of this Resolution 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 Resolution. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Resolution 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 4. This Resolution shall become effective upon the effective date of Ordinance No. 390 approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2009 -01. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2010. ATTEST: Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk (Ja ice S. Parvin, Mayor Exhibit A: Amendment No. 2 to Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 3 EXHIBIT A Amendment No. ? to Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2 July 7, 2010 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 4 Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 Tahle of Contents I. Introduction and Summary ...................................................... ..............................1 A. Location ........................................................................... ..............................1 B. Amended Sections ............................................................ ..............................1 C. Authority and Scope ........................................................ ..............................2 D. CEQA Compliance .......................................................... ..............................2 E. SPA #2 Spirit and Intent ................................................ ..............................3 II. Development Plan Amendments ............................................... ..............................6 A. Planning Area 7 ............................................................... ..............................6 III. Transportation/Circulation Amendments ................................. .............................10 A. Access ............................................................................. .............................10 B. Easements ....................................................................... .............................10 C. Modified Knuckles ........................................................ ............................... 10 D. Trails .............................................................................. .............................11 E. Trip Analysis ................................................................... .............................14 IV. Infrastructure and Utilities 17 A. Infrastructure .................................................................. .............................17 B. Abandoned On -Site Wells ....................... 17 ...................... ............................... c. Public utilities ................................................................ .............................17 V. Community Design Amendments ............................................ .............................18 A. Design Guidelines Consistency Statement ...................... .............................18 B. Amended Development Regulations ................................ .............................32 VI. General Plan Consistency ........................................................ .............................35 A. Land use Element 35 B. Housing Element ...............................:............................ .............................37 C. Circulation Element ........................................................ .............................38 D. Noise Element ................................................................. .............................39 E. Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element ........ .............................40 F. Safety Element ............................................................... .............................41 List of Exhibits Exhibit 1- Regional Location Map ............................................ ..............................3 Exhibit2- Local Vicinity Map ................................................... ..............................4 Exhibit 3- Amended Project Area ............................................. ..............................5 Exhibit4- Amended Land Use Plan ......................................... ..............................9 Exhibit 5- Amended Circulation Plan ...................................... .............................12 Exhibit 6- Amended Trails Plan .............................................. .............................13 Exhibit 7- Typical Product Site Plan ....................................... .............................34 List of Tables Table 1- Amended Statistical Summary ..................................... ..............................8 Table 2 -2012 With Project AM and PM Peak Hour Intersection LOS .................15 r Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 5 Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 Table 3- Average Daily Traffic LOS thresholds ......................... .............................16 Table 4 -2012 with Project Roadway Segment Volumes .......... .............................16 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 6 rk Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 I. Introduction and summary A. Location The Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2 is a master - planned community located in the City of Moorpark, California. Moorpark is located in Ventura County, in close proximity to California State Route 118 and State Route 23 (See Exhibit 1, Regional Location Map and Exhibit 2, Local Vicinity Map). The proposed project consists of an amendment to the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No.2, which was adopted in September of 1999 per Moorpark City Council Resolution. B. Amended. Sections The Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan .Amendment #2 (SPA #2) amends the following sections of the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2 (original Specific Plan): Development Plan -Land Use. SPA #2 changes the Specific Plan Zoning Designation for Planning Area 7 from Institutional to Residential Planned Development - Single Family. The current project as designed provides for 552 residential units within the Specific Plan area. The physical land use for Planning Area 7 has been converted from a 22 -acre school site to a 22 -acre residential area with 133 newly proposed residential units. (See Exhibit 3, Project Site and Amendment Area). This increases the unit count within the Specific Plan area to 685 residential units, and the average residential density within the Specific Plan Area of 1.553 du /ac. The amended land use plan associated with this land use change is reflected in Exhibit 4, Amended Land Use Plan and Table 1, Amended Statistical Summary. A recreation center is also proposed within Planning Area 7 to serve residents within this planning area. Transportation/Circulation. The Circulation plan for the proposed development within Planning Area 7 consists of several circulation features that were not included within the Moorpark highlands Specific Plan No. 2. These features include modified knuckles within local project streets, an emergency access easement at the southwest corner of the project site, and an emergency access easement at the northeast corner of the site. A 25 -foot multi -use trail easement is also proposed along the eastern side of Planning.Area 7. Development Regulations and Design Guidance. Minor modifications have been made to the development regulations and design guidelines for Planning Area 7. Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 7 Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 These proposed modifications to previously adopted development regulations and design guidelines are further discussed below in Section V. Sections addressed in this document are sections of the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2 that require amending based on the proposed elimination of the school site and addition of residential units within Planning Area 7. In addition, the necessary exhibits have been also been updated to reflect these changes. Only addressed sections and amended exhibits are detailed below. C. Authority and Scope Cities are authorized by the California Government Code to adopt Specific Plans under Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8 Sections 65450 through 65457. Specific Plans may be adopted as policies by resolutions or by ordinance. The City of Moorpark will adopt the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No.2 Amendment #1 by resolution, superceding the original Specific Plan designations for the subject residential area, as well as the other amendments discussed above. State Law requires public hearings by both the Planning Commission and City Council. The City Council must adopt the Specific Plan for it to take effect. The amended Specific Plan is a regulatory plan constituting the development concept and zoning for the subject property. Development plans or agreements, tract or parcel maps, precise development plans, or any action requiring ministerial or discretionary approval on this property must be consistent with the amended Specific Plan as approved by the City Council. D. CEQA Compliance SPA #2 has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A program -level FIR was prepared for the Moorpark Iighlands Specific Plan No. 2. Since SPA #2 amends only a portion of the original Specific Plan, it has been determined that CEQA documentation is necessary. An addendum to the program -level FIR has been prepared which evaluates potential environmental impacts associated with SPA #2. It is not anticipated that conversion of the school site to a residential development will result in significant environmental impacts, and thus, no mitigation measures are required. The addendum to the program -level FIR has been prepared under separate cover. Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 8 M E. SPA #2 Spirit and Intent A I lighlands Specific flan Amendment #2 Section 3 of the original Specific Plan lists goals and policies that are to he accomplished throughout the implementation of the Moorpark Ilighlands Specific flan No. 2. It is the full intent of SPA #2 to maintain these goals and policies, and ensure that quality development is realized within Planning Area 7 and the original Specific Plan area as a whole. SOBI$PO AN LUIS! COUNTY 'Ill K E R N COUNT V SANTA BARBARA COUNTY [,,CaInteria l I Q bm Oxnard lam= Port \\ ,? 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Development Plan Amendments The Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2 specific Plan Amendment #2 (SPA #2) modifies land uses within the 445 -acre Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2 (original specific Plan). The original Specific Plan contains 17 Planning Areas, each having their own residential, park, school, or open space land uses. Planning Areas 1 -4, 8, and 9 are currently slated for single family residential development and have a specific Plan zoning designation of Residential Planned Development — Single Family (RPD -SF). According to the original Specific Plan, each planning area is to be developed with a maximum number of units, to achieve a maximum unit density for each particular planning area, not to exceed a maximum of 570 single- family units or a 1.28 unit/acre density for the entire Specific Plan Area. A. Planning Area 7 Land Use Because the proposed amendment is taking place in Planning Area 7, this will he the primary area of discussion. Planning Area 7 is located in the northeastern portion the Specific Plan area, at the southeast corner of Ridgecrest Drive and Ella Run Loop, and is currently designated as a 22 -acre school site. The potential school site which was originally proposed for Planning Area 7 has been removed at the request of the Moorpark Unified School District. In October 2008, the Moorpark Unified School District indicated that it no longer wished to purchase the school site from the developer (Pardee Homes). SPA #2 changes Planning Area 7 from a 22 -acre school site to a 22 -acre single - family residential site, with 133 proposed units and an overall planning area density of 6.0 du/ac, which is consistent with the surrounding approved maximum densities in Planning Areas 1 -4. The proposed increase in residential units brings the overall residential unit count within the Specific Plan to 685, which is 27 units less than the 712 unit maximum, as permitted in Section 5.2 of the Moorpark General Plan. At 685 units, residential density within the Specific Plan Area is now 1.54 du/ac, which is less than the overall project density of 1.60 du/ac that would be generated by the 712 unit limit. Therefore, overall number of units and residential unit density are less than the unit and density maximums permitted in the General Plan. Residential units in Planning Area 7 are to be constructed and sold in several phases, consistent with Section 10.2.1 of the original Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan. The project site is already graded with utilities stubbed to the site. Adjacent roads are also complete. Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 12 k Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 A total of 10 units (7.5 %) of the 133 units are proposed as affordable units. A total of seven 4- bedroom units will he available for purchase by low income households within Planning Area 7. The remaining three affordable units will be 3- bedroom units constructed in Planning Area 5. Final affordable unit locations will be determined prior to RPD processing. An approximate 1/2-acre recreation center is proposed in the heart of Planning Area 7 and is included as private open space within Planning Area 7. The recreation center is to provide amenities such as a community pool and picnic facilities to serve the residents of the proposed residential development. Revised Land Use Designations and Open Space acreages may he viewed in Table 1, Amended Statistical Summary, and Exhibit 4, Amended Land Use Plan, below. 7 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 13 Moorpark xigrhlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 1 RPD -SF 2.5 -6.0 6.0 96 13.7% 16 3.6 °ro 2 RPD -SF 2.5 -6.0 4.2 77 11.0% 18.3 4.1 °ro 3 RPD -SF 2.5 -6.0 3.8 84 12.0% 22.0 4.9% 4 RPD -SF 2.5 -6.0 3.4 83 11.8% 24.4 5.5% 5 RPD -SF 8.0 -15.5 12.0 102 1 14.5% 8.5 1.9% 7 RPD -SF 6.0 -7.0 7.01 133 18.9% 22.0' 4.9% 8 RPD -SF 1.3 -2.5 1.3 37 5.2% 28.0 6.3% 9 RPD -SF 1.3 -2.5 2.3 91 12.9% 39.7 8.9% Subtotal Residential 703' 100% 178.91 40.1% 6 P Park 7.0 1.6% 10 POS Public Open Space) 6.3 1.4% 11 POS Public Open Space) 28.4 6.4% 12 NO Natural Open Space) 16.0 3.6% 13 NOS Tatural Open Space) 78.0 17.50% 14 POS Public Open Space) 12.8 2.9% 15 POS Public Open Space) 10.2 2.3% 1.6 1 POS Public Open Space) 3.3 0.7% 17 1 POS Public Open Space) 14.0 3.1% Subtotal Open Space 176.0 39.5% N/A R/W for 118 & 23 49.7 11.2% N/A R/W for Roads 40.4 9.1% Subtotal Right of Ix,'ay 90.1 20.3% Total Project 445 100% 1. 'I'his table was created from the original Specific Plan winch was drafted rior to actual lotting and suhdivision of the lands within the Specific Plan Area. The total number of DUs in this table do not match what has actually been built to date. A total of 552 residential unite have been constructed, and with the 133 additional units in Planning Area 7, total constructed units will equal 685, which does not match the 703 shown above, and is under the 712 units allowed by Section 5.2 of the Moorpark General Plan. Resolution No. 2010-2935 Page 14 o —_ 1000 I%M70 APPAMMA11 Moorpark Highlands S RPD-3F * 28.0 ac • 37 du 9 RPD-SF 39.7 ac 91 du 11 P.O.S. 28.4 ac w6fic Plan Amendment #2 17 P.D.S. 14.0 ac 7, P.O.S. 3.3 ac 015; 0 C 7 t M I ", RMSFI: 22.70 ac Park �71 a 4 RPD-SF 3 5 24.4 ac RPD-SF RPD-SF 15 83 du 22.0 ac 8.5 ac P.O.S. i 84 du 102 du 10.2 ac Note: The Land Use Changes ELK RUN Loop 2 shown in ExhiLit 4 also pertain to I RPD.SF (),ioinal Specific Plan E.xbilt 30, HPD•SF 18.3 ac Zoning Plan. 16.0 ac 77 du 96 du 14 es 12.8 ac RV r/0 -- rROUTP R/W RESERVATION BYPASS ARTERIALS 12 N.O.S. 16.0 ac 13 O N.O.S. 78.0 ac Co i Exhibit 4- Amended Land vse Plan Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 15 Moorpark H lands Specific Plan Amendment #2 III. Transportation/Circulation Amendments A- Access Primary access to SPA #2 will be provided by Ridgecrest Drive to the north. Interior access will be provided by several interior private streets which meet street design requirements shown in Exhibit 11D of the original Specific Plan. Specific Plan Exhibit 10, Circulation Plan, has been updated to show all proposed interior residential streets within Planning Area 7 and is shown in Exhibit 5, below. Technical interior street plans can be seen on the Tentative Tract Map for Planning Area 7, which is on file at the City. B. Easements Emergency access easements are planned at the southwestern and northeastern corners of Planning Area 7. These emergency easements are 43 feet and 23 feet in width, respectively. An additional easement is located along the eastern portion of the site and is 25 feet in width. This easement is being granted to the City of Moorpark to provide access for all governmental agencies, and may even serve as an equestrian trail. Easements may he seen in full detail on the Tentative Map for Planning Area 7, which is a part of the submittal package. C. Modified KnucWes The City of Moorpark uses knuckle design standards that were originally adopted by the County of Ventura. The purpose of the increased curb length in the geometry of the current county standard knuckle is to provide increased residential lot frontage. However, the proposed product is located on 3,500 sf lots within SPA #2 and does not receive the benefit of larger lot frontage from the county standard knuckle. Therefore, SPA #2 proposes a modified knuckle design at several "L" intersection locations within the proposed residential development. This modified knuckle uses a non - concentric outside curb radius that increases the pavement area of the knuckle. The inside curb radius of the modified knuckle is 25 feet, which is the same as the county standard specifies for intersections, as shown in Ventura county Road Standard Plate B -5. The modified knuckle design provides adequate width and curb radii to meet emergency vehicle requirements. To improve the function of the modified design, the inside curb cut through the radius, and an extra 15 feet into and out of the curb return, will be painted red to prohibit parking around curves. By eliminating 10 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 16 k I Iighlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 the parking on the inside curb return, the pavement available to drivers is further increased. Utilizing this modified knuckle will not affect the safety of "L" intersections on -site. A comparison of the original and modified knuckle designs is shown below. Standard Knuckle D. Trails I 1T'Iodified Knuckle The original Specific Plan shows a Natural Trail along the eastern portion of Planning Area 7. This Natural Trail may be used to accommodate bilges, pedestrians, and equestrian uses, and provides access to the park in Planning Area 6, to the south. A Class I Bilge Frail is also shown along the northern side of Planning Area 7 in the original Specific Plan. SPA #2 replaces the existing Class I Bilge Path on the northern side of the planning area with an 8-foot Class II Bike Path on the northern and southern sides of the street. In addition, the Natural "Frail on the east side of Planning Area 7 has also been replaced with a 25 -foot -wide Multi -Use trail. These trails provide access on the northern and eastern sides of Planning Area 7, and tie into the park area in Planning Area 6, to the south. The Multi -Erse Trail to the east will accommodate pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian mobility from its northern junction with the Class II Bilge Path, all the way along the access casement shown along the eastern side of Planning Area 7, and down to the eastern edge of Planning Area 6 to the south where it becomes a Natural Trail. It should also he noted that SPA #2 will feature Natural Trail connections across SR -23 to the Ilappy Cantp Canyon Regional Park Trails and the College Heights Gate and Trail. Revised trails and trail connections may be seen in Exhibit 6, Amended Trails Plan. R/W a` a q- c CURB B RS qI ;i 3 ¢� S A SEE NOTE 11 f 9 1 &2 A2 NOTE WHEN p. i5 THAN A 5M00 A M1 CURVE WiTi d MINIMUM M gAO gDi L'S CON: O RMiNO WiTM THF. 5'ANDARDS FOR THE �Aq TICULdR OEOME "R iC SEC-104 SHALL RE USED Standard Knuckle D. Trails I 1T'Iodified Knuckle The original Specific Plan shows a Natural Trail along the eastern portion of Planning Area 7. This Natural Trail may be used to accommodate bilges, pedestrians, and equestrian uses, and provides access to the park in Planning Area 6, to the south. A Class I Bilge Frail is also shown along the northern side of Planning Area 7 in the original Specific Plan. SPA #2 replaces the existing Class I Bilge Path on the northern side of the planning area with an 8-foot Class II Bike Path on the northern and southern sides of the street. In addition, the Natural "Frail on the east side of Planning Area 7 has also been replaced with a 25 -foot -wide Multi -Use trail. These trails provide access on the northern and eastern sides of Planning Area 7, and tie into the park area in Planning Area 6, to the south. The Multi -Erse Trail to the east will accommodate pedestrian, bicycle, and equestrian mobility from its northern junction with the Class II Bilge Path, all the way along the access casement shown along the eastern side of Planning Area 7, and down to the eastern edge of Planning Area 6 to the south where it becomes a Natural Trail. It should also he noted that SPA #2 will feature Natural Trail connections across SR -23 to the Ilappy Cantp Canyon Regional Park Trails and the College Heights Gate and Trail. Revised trails and trail connections may be seen in Exhibit 6, Amended Trails Plan. Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 17 23 0 a 0 z 0 7 k Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 1000 12 dway 104' R/W dway 94' R/W (HCP area) o Fp0 Neighborhood Collector 60' R/W - 07, Residential Streets & Cul -De -Sacs Exluhit 5- Amended Circulation Plan Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 18 Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 9 9� Connection will be made x, . s y to Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park Trails "7 -- - -- - -- 7f Sib p• n 0 5 ?OQOOpp f aP c -s N C ^_ 5� '• � P� � ? k tiff 0�6 , Connection will be made QUO to College Heights Gate and Trails Z' 'I i < 7a ■_, Y' SFr' ■� ■ v`�- -ELK RUN "n LOOP 2 i1pp 'If t ■r sr RVA O� `---° lRp�T& ryei cr 0 !6A u ss Q h Multi -Use Trail * I PJ r ,241 Class 11 Bike Lane CHARLES STREET G O •' Both sides of Street Az Q4' 0 Proposed Natural Trail Existing Natural Trail 0 tam, a Overlook Exhibit 6-Amended Trails Plan 13 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 19 k Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 E. Trips Analysis A Traffic Impact Analysis that analyzes potential transportation impacts associated with development of SPA #2 was prepared and submitted at the request of the City. The analysis identifies the study area, as well as volume of trips that the proposed project will generate on a daily basis, and illustrates how various intersections and roadway segments within the project's vicinity will be impacted. Software used to model intersection and roadway segment functionality is called Traffix 7.9. Once all project data has been entered, this software generates a traffic scenario as if the project has already been constructed. It is anticipated that the proposed project will generate approximately 1,273 daily trips, which include approximately 99 additional a.m. peak hour trips and approximately 134 additional p.m. peak hour trips. Discussions on potential impacts these trips will have on various study intersections and roadway segments are provided below. Roadwax Intersections To determine whether the trips generated by the project will result in a significant impact at a study intersection, the City of Moorpark and the County of Ventura use the following threshold of significance: A significant project impact occurs at a study intersection when the addition of project - generated trips causes the peak hour level of service of the study intersection to change from an acceptable level of service (LOS A, B, or C) to a deficient level of service (LOS D, N, or F). If significant impacts are encountered, mitigation measures would be proposed to alleviate negative impacts associated with the build -out of the proposed single family homes. However, after running the Traffix 7.9 Traffic Model, it was determined that the project will have no negative impacts on study intersections, as shown in Table 2, below. 14 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 20 Moorpark Highlands S )-ecific Plan Amendment i'2, Roadway/Freeway Segments Daily roadway link volume -to- capacity (V /C) ratios were determined using the daily capacities contained in the County of Ventura Focused General Plan Update Circulation Element. The maximum roadway capacity for a given level of service is based on the daily traffic volume, number of lanes and roadway classification. Table 3 below shows the roadway classifications and capacities for roadways in the County of Ventura. 15 Walnut Canyon Rd/Spring Rd 16.7 - B 24.3 - C 16.9 - B No 24.4 - C No Moorpark Ave /High St 13.6-B 16.8 - B 13.6 - B No 16.8 - B No Moorpark Ave (SR -23) /Loe An elect Ave SR -118 21.3 - C 25.4 - C 21.3 - C No 25.4 _ C No Spring Road/Ridgecreat Drive 9.3 - A 1.0 - A 13.8 - B No 4.5 -A No Spring Road/Elk Run Loop 19.2 - B 16.2 - B 18.4 - B No 15.0 - B No Spring Road /High St- Princeton 25.7 -C 23.9 -C 25.8 -C No 24.4 -C No Ave Spring Rd/Loa Angeles Ave SR -118 27.6 -C 25.3 -C 27.8 -C No 25S C No SR -118 Weathound Ram a/Princeton Ave 16.4 B 19.8 B 16.5 B No 20.1 - C No SR -118 Eastbound R e/Princeton Ave 123 - B 153 - R 12.0 - B No 15.0 - B No SR -23 Southbound Rampa /Loa Angeles Ave SR -118 14.9 - B 19.1 - B 15.0 - B No 19.5 - B No SR -23 Northbound Ramps /Loa An elea Ave SR -118 4.4 A 2.8 - A 4.3 - A No 2.8 - A No Roadway/Freeway Segments Daily roadway link volume -to- capacity (V /C) ratios were determined using the daily capacities contained in the County of Ventura Focused General Plan Update Circulation Element. The maximum roadway capacity for a given level of service is based on the daily traffic volume, number of lanes and roadway classification. Table 3 below shows the roadway classifications and capacities for roadways in the County of Ventura. 15 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 21 U. rk Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 The primary thoroughfare that brings motorists to and from the Specific Plan area is SR- 118 (Los Angeles Avenue). Once motorists exit the freeway, local roadways will only function as well as the intersections that connect them. Since all study intersections will function at acceptable levels of service when SPA #2 is implemented, it can be anticipated that local roadways (such as Ridgecrest Drive or Elk Run Loop) will be able to handle increased traffic capacities generated by the project over a 24 -hour basis, including peals Limes. Los Angeles Avenue is the primary route to and from the Specific Plan Area; three segments of this street were modeled: Los Angeles Avenue west of Moorpark Avenue, Los Angeles Avenue from Spring Road to Miller Parkway, and Los Angeles Avenue from Miller Parkway to SR -23. After running the Traffix 7.9 Traffic Model, it was determined that daily roadway link V/C ratios will be at LOS levels C or above. Thus, the project will have no negative impacts on study roadway segments, as shown in Table 4, below. Conclusion SPA #2 will generate approximately 1,273 daily trips. However, based on the traffic analysis prepared for the project, it is anticipated that all study intersections and roadway /freeway segments will operate at or above acceptable levels of service, and no traffic mitigation measures are proposed at this time. 16 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 22 I�loorpark Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 IV. Infrastructure and Pub icy Utilities A. Infrastructure Infrastructure for Planning Area 7 in the original Specific Plan was comprised of storm drain, sanitary sewer, and domestic water infrastructure improvements. Existing storm water mains are located in Elk Run Loop at the northwest and southwest corners of the site. Storm water flows will be captured into catch basins that will he installed within residential interior streets, and then flow to the storm water pipes located in Elk Run Loop. Existing sanitary sewer mains are located at the intersection of Ridgecrest Drive and Ells Run Loop, and in Ella Run loop at the southwest corner of Planning Area 7. Sanitary Sewer lines installed within interior residential streets will tie into these existing mains to provide sanitary sewer service to proposed residences. Domestic water mains are located in Ridgecrest Drive and Elk Run Loop. Domestic water lines from the residential development will tie into these mains to provide domestic water service to the proposed residences. B. Abandoned On -Site Wells There are two water wells and one oil well that have been abandoned on -site. C. Public Utilities Public Utilities for Planning Area 7 are will be provided in accordance with Section 7.0 of the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2, as listed below: • Fire Protection - Ventura County Fire Protection (Station No. 42) • Police Protection- Ventura County Sheriff's Department (Moorpark Station) • Solid Waste Disposal - Waste Management, Inc. (solid waste transported to Simi Valley Landfill) • Electricity - Southern California Edison • Gas- Southern California Gas Company • Telephone- AT&T • Cable /Internet- Cable and internet services are to he provided to Planning Area 7, consistent with the City's franchise agreement. 17 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 23 Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 V. Community Design Amendments A. Design Guidelines Consistency Statement Architectural styles offered in Planning Area 7 are consistent and compatible not only with the existing homes, but also incorporate architectural elements shown in the Section 8.4 of the Design Guidelines and Exhibits 27, 28, and 29 of the original Specific Plan. It should be noted that these product types feature home styles that are found in mature cities throughout Southern California. The Early California Style respects the Spanish Colonial revival period in housing from the 1920's, while Italian elevations display Mediterranean influences added to homes as builders looked for more elements to draw from in later years. The Craftsman elevations match the Bungalow guidelines from the Specific Plan, as all Craftsman elevations are by definition from the Bungalow style, with more detail. The French elevations are harmonious and add richness with clipped gable roofs, soft three -point arches, stone veneer and eyebrow roof overhanging on selected windows. 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VENT -*FR FINISH 29 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 35 a • 0 C OD ll o 0 0 O - - -- .1. PLAN 4 - FRENCH MATERIALS LEGEND �A CONCRETE'S' TILE ROOFING STUCCO FINTS11 O STUCCO O/ FOAM TRIM D WOOD SHUTTERS O STUCCO O /FOAM POTSI IELF FF DECORATIVE GABLE END VENTS G) DECORATIVE LIGHT OH LIGHTED ADDRESS SIGN 1O METAL ROLL UP GARAGE DOOR �K FIBF.RGI.ASS FNTRY DOOR G WOOD FASCIA BOARD 1 WOOD BARGE BOARD ON CONCRETE FLAT TILE ROOTING O STONE: VENEER FINISII 30 ific Plan Amendment #2 oe ae ae ae sa m �a io . orcil �P SHAPED WOOD OUTLOOKE G SHAPED WOOD KICKERS SHAPED RAFTER TAILS FOAM TRIM AT SAVE OT WOOD POTSHELF OU WOOD GABLE END TRIM WOOD TRIM OW SHAPED WOOD BEAM O STONE CAP FOAM CORBEL 0 WOOD CORBEL WOOD SIDING 0 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 36 31 Plan Amendment #2 0 a a a U a a a w za Q a a Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 37 k Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 B. Amended Development Regulations The lotting plan for Planning Area 7 requires several amendments to Development Regulations that were established in the original Specific Plan. The density of 6 du/ac gives Planning Area 7 a strong to similarity to Planning Areas 1 -4, and makes it comparable to the Development Regulations that are listed for (SP2- RPD -SF) 6 dtWac zoning district(s). As such, the Development Regulations for this type of residential development (listed on page 118 of the Specific Plan) will be amended. All Development Regulation amendments contained below are consistent with the Zoning Ordinance Update (City Ordinance No. 390) prepared for SPA #2. 1. Minimum lot area: three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet. 2. Building Setbacks. a. Front setback: Minimum landscaped setback of ten (10) feet and architectural facade projections of up to sixteen (16) inches are allowed for non - livable spaces; with a minimum driveway depth of twenty (20) feet, as measured from front property line across area leading to enclosed parking within a garage; any two (2) adjacent lots may have the same front setback; however the third consecutive lot should vary the front setback by one (1) or more feet, as appropriate to the street and lot configuration, and provide for variety in the streetscape. h. Side setback: Minimum for a single - family dwelling unit on an interior lot shall be five (5) feet. Minimum for a single - family dwelling unit adjacent to a street is ten (10) feet. Minimum for a single story enclosed patio, patio cover or detached accessory structure shall be five (5) feet. C. Rear setback: Minimum for a single - family dwelling unit is fifteen (15) feet, and second story floors, and/or architectural projections, may cantilever a maximum of eighteen (18) inches into the minimum required fifteen (15) foot setback. For single story enclosed patios or open patio covers, or for detached accessory structures the minimum required rear setback is five (5) feet. d. Mechanical equipment: Must be located in the rear yard with a minimum five foot setback from any side or rear property line and must be screened with a decorative masonry wall or landscaping. 3. Maximum Building IIeight: a. Thirty-five (35) feet for dwelling units; h. Fifteen (15) feet for a patio cover or accessory structures; 32 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 38 ® Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 C. Second story decks or balconies are prohibited. 4. Fences and walls. Fences and walls shall comply with the provisions of the Moorpark Municipal Code with the exception that sound attenuation walls shall be consLructed to a height as required by a city - approved noise study for the residential planned development permit. 5. Parking. Parking shall comply with chapter 17.32 of the Moorpark Municipal code. 6. Signage. Signage shall comply with Chapter 17.40 of the Moorpark Municipal Code. 7. Recreational Amenities. Residential planned development permit areas with single- family lots that have an average size of less than seven thousand (7,000) square feet shall include private recreational amenities including but not limited to the following: restrooms, swimming pool and spa, play apparatus, picnic shelter, barbeque area with seating, and multipurpose play area field. The types of amenities shall he reviewed and approved with the required residential planned development permit. 8. Eaves and window Treatments and Surrounds. The eaves and window treatments and surrounds on all sides of a structure shall complement the eaves, window treatments an surrounds on the front elevation. 9. wrap- Around Front Elevation TreatmenL. The architectural style and treatmenL included along the front elevation of a unit shall continue along each side elevation until commencement of fencing or other architecturally feasible termination point as determined by the residential planned development permit approval body. An illustration of proposed setbacks and development standards for Planning Area 7 may be seen in Fxbibit 7, Typical Product Site Plan. 33 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 39 iilands Specific Plan Amendment #2 Minimum Lot Size: 3,500 Square Feet i xhi%it 7-Typical Product Site Plan 34 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 40 Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 NT General Plan Consistency This Section of SPA #2 demonstrates the ways in which the proposed project implements the City of Moorpark General Plan. The Moorpark General Plan was adopted on May 13, 1992; however, it has been amended since that time. It is necessary to ensure that SPA #2 is consistent with amended versions of the current Moorpark General Plan. The original Specific Plan analyzed goals that were implemented by the 1�,Ioorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2. Below is an analysis that identifies the General Plan Goals that are implemented by SPA #2 front the Land Use, Housing, Circulation, Safety, :noise, and Open ,Space, Conservation and Recreation Elements. For clarification purposes, only applicable goals from each element are included and analyzed in this section. A. Lana. Use dement The Moorpark General Plan band Use Element was adopted in May 1992 and amended in 1998, 1999, 2002, and 2005. The purpose of the Land Use element is to ensure that development within the City of Moorpark is done in a strategic and orderly fashion. Land Use Goals that SPA #2 implements are listed below. Goal 1: Attain a balanced City growth Pattern which includes a full mix of land uses. Goal 3: Provide a variety of housing types and opportunities for all economic segments of the community. Goal 5: Develop new residential housing that is compatible with the character of existing individual neighborhoods and minimizes land use incompatibility. Goal 12: Ensure that a full range of public utilities and services are provided to meet the needs of the community. Goal 14: Establish land uses and development intensities which are compatible with scenic and natural resources and which encourage environmental preservation. Goal 15: Maintain a high quality environment that contributes to and enhances the quality of life and protects public health, safety and welfare. Goal 16: Enhance and maintain the suhurban /rural identity of the community. 35 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 41 k Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 Goal 17: Enhance the physical and visual image of the community. Land Use Goal Consistency Analysis SPA #2 will directly meet all Land Use Element Goals listed above. The proposed project adds 133 additional units to the original Specific Plan Area, which results in a proposed residential density of 6.0 du /ac, consistent with Planning Areas 1 -4. Total dwelling units for the entire Specific Plan area will be 685, which is less than the 712 dwelling units permitted by the General Plan. Proposed product types for Planning Area 7 consist of options for 3- bedroom and 4- bedroom units. A total of 10 units (7.5 %) of the 133 units are proposed as affordable units. A total of seven 4- bedroom units will be available for purchase by low income households within Planning Area 7. The remaining three affordable units will be 3- bedroom units constructed in Planning Area 5. Final affordable unit locations will be determined prior to RPD processing. Minor amendments to development regulations include several changes to setbacks. However, it is not anticipated that these changes will drastically affect the theme and feel of Planning Area 7, or the Specific Plan area as a whole. with the exception of the school site that has been removed, all public utilities and facilities that were originally planned for Planning Area 7 still remain to serve Planning Area 7. SPA #2 will tie into existing storm water, domestic water, and sanitary sewer mains so that these services will be available to the project area. Fire, Police, electric, gab', telephone, cable /internet, and solid waste services will he supplied to the project area by the same service providers that would have served the school site. At this time, Planning Area 7 has been mass - graded. All 22 acres consist of a barren dirt lot. Residential development with aesthetic landscaping will serve to visually enhance the area. SPA #2 proposes quality architecture to ensure a visually appealing experience in the residential area. Proposed units are compatible with existing surrounding Moorpark Highlands development through utilization of similar product types with similar architectural features. SPA #2 is a suburban development located in a rural area near natural open space, parks, surrounding golf courses, and recreational trails. An approximate 14- acre recreation center is proposed which will provide amenities such as a pool, picnic areas, and open space for future residents in Planning Area 7. An equestrian trail and a multi -use trail are also proposed in the development. The proposed residential development is consistent with listed goals from the Land Use Element of the General Plan, as well as the spirit and intent of the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2. 36 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 42 Moorpark Highlands S B. Housing Element >ecific Plan Amendment #2 The Moorpark Housing Element was adopted in December 2001. The purpose of the Housing Element is to provide regulatory guidance on how to manage residential growth and preservation of residential resources, provide affordable housing to residents and balance housing and employment opportunities. Residential goals implemented by SPA #2 are discussed below. Goal l: Assure the quality, safety, and habitability of existing housing and the continued high quality of residential neighborhoods. Goal 2: Provide residential sites through land use, zoning, and specific plan designations to provide a range of housing opportunities. Goal 3: Expand and protect housing opportunities for lower income households and special needs groups. Goal 5: Ensure fair and equal housing opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, family type, ancestry, national origin, color, or other protected status. Housing Goal Consistency Analysis ,SPA #2 will directly meet all Housing Element Goals listed above. SPA #2 serves to convert an unused former school site to a residential site, in order to provide housing opportunities. Proposed development to be constructed is of equal quality to the existing Moorpark Highlands Development. The new neighborhood will be family- oriented, is not located within any hazardous areas, and will he served by all necessary public utilities and services. A total of 10 units (7.5 %) of the 1.33 units are proposed as affordable units. A total of seven 4- bedroom units will be available for purchase by low income households within Planning; Area 7. The remaining three affordable units will be 3- bedroom units constructed in Planning Area 5. Final affordable unit locations will be determined prior to RPD processing. Residents of all creeds, races, cultures, and backgrounds will be given the opportunity to purchase homes and live in the residential development provided by SPA #2. The proposed development is consistent with listed goals from the Housing Element of the General Plan, as well as the spirit and intent of the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2. 37 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 43 Moorpark Highlands S C. Circulation Element )ecific Plan Amendment #2 The Moorpark General Plan Circulation Element provides policy guidance for the development and maintenance of the City's circulation system to ensure access and mobility of people and goods throughout the City. Circulation goals implemented by SPA #2 are discussed below. Goal 1: Provide a transportation system that supports the land use plan in the General Plan and provides for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services within, into, out of, and through the City of Moorpark. Goal 2: Provide a circulation system which supports existing, approved, and planned land uses throughout the City while maintaining a desired level of service on streets and at all intersections. Goal 3: Adopt and maintain a set of roadway standards and transportation system design criteria which supports and maintains the desired character of the City of Moorpark. Goal 5: Provide a citywide system of safe, efficient and attractive bicycle and pedestrian routes for commuter, school, and recreational use. Goal 6: Provide equestrian trails for recreational use. Circulation Goal Consistency Analysis SPA #2 directly meets all Circulation Element Goals listed above. The interior street network proposed for SPA #2 will provide for the safe and efficient movement of residents and goods in and out of the proposed residential development area through one primary entry /exit point on Ridgecrest Drive, and two secondary emergency exit roads at the southwestern and northeastern corners of the site. Anticipated LOS levels are acceptable (LOS C or better) for all study intersections and roadway segments that serve the project. All interior project roads have been designed in accordance with General Plan roadway standards, as well as roadway standards listed in the Specific Plan. SPA #2 incorporates a multi -use trail along the east side of the site. This trail ties into the Class 11 Bike Path along the northern side of the site and the Natural Trail in Planning Area 6 to the south. A 25 -foot easement has been dedicated to the City of Moorpark that may serve as an equestrian trail along the east side of the project site. 38 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 44 k Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 The proposed development is consistent with listed goals from the Circulation Element of the General Plan, as well as the spirit and intent of the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2. D. Noise dement The Moorpark Noise Element was approved in March 1998. The purpose of the Moorpark General Plan noise element is to establish a comprehensive program for including noise attenuation measures in the planning process. It ensures that, from a noise standpoint, planned land uses are compatible and do not result in undesired noise sources. It also establishes noise thresholds to ensure that in the event that planned land uses do generate noise, times of operation and noise levels are established. Noise Element Goals implemented through SPA #2 are discussed below. Goal 1: Protect health, safety, and general welfare of the public from adverse noise impacts. Noise Element Goal Analvsis SPA #2 directly meets the Noise Element Goal listed above. An Acoustical Assessment (submitted under separate cover) prepared for SPA #2 found that the construction of SPA #2 will result in a temporary increase in noise levels. Thus, the Acoustical Assessment proposes Applicant- proposed measures which will reduce construction noise impacts to a less than significant level. In addition, all construction activity will he done in accordance with all applicable noise standards established in the General Plan Noise Element and City of Moorpark Municipal Code Chapter 17.53. In order to mitigate any future noise impacts generated by eventual construction of the planned SR -23 alignment, the Acoustical Assessment includes an Applicant Proposed Mitigation Measure which requires the construction of a 9- foot sound wall in along the southbound right -of -way edge of the future SR -23 bypass alignment. The wall will be constructed using some or one or all of the following materials: masonry block, stucco veneer over wood framing (or foam core) glass, Plexiglass, or Lexan. With implementation of this mitigation measure, SPA #2 operational noise impacts will he reduced to a less than significant level. Thus, the proposed development is consistent with listed goal from the Noise Element of the General Plan, as well as the spirit and intent of the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2. 39 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 45 Moo Highlands Specific Plan Amendment #2 E. Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element The Moorpark General Plan Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element (OSCAR Element) was adopted in August 1986. The purpose of this element is to maintain the overall quality of life for Moorpark residents through rational management of natural resources and open space lands. OSCAR Goals implemented by SPA #2 are discussed below. Goal 1: Preserve and enhance the unique aesthetic and visual qualities of Moorpark as a City with scenic topographic features and elements that promote the quality of life that Moorpark Residents pursue. Goal 2: Acquire, provide and maintain public parkland for both passive and active use that is equally accessible to the community on a neighborhood, community, and regional basis. Goal 3: Ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of the public through designating land uses that will minimize the risk of danger to the public. Goal 4: Preserve and maintain the physical and biological environment from future growth - related degradation. In those areas where degradation is inevitable, ensure the restoration of affected areas. OSCAR Element Goal Analysis SPA #2 will directly meet all OSCAR Element Goals listed above. The project consists of 133 single - family lots on a site that was mass- graded for a proposed middle school. Original biological impacts were assessed prior to site grading in the Program -Level EIR that was done for the original Specific Plan. To the fullest extent feasible, view sheds will be preserved during and after construction of the proposed residences. It is not anticipated that the product chosen for SPA #2 will result in degradation of view sheds from the residential areas. An approximate 1/2 -acre recreation center is proposed within SPA #2 that will provide recreational uses such as a picnic areas and a public pool. A potential equestrian trail easement is also proposed along the eastern side of the project site. The proposed recreation center and trails within the development will not jeopardize the welfare of residents in the area. All planting will be done in accordance with the site - specific Landscape Plan, and any needed restoration will he performed in accordance with applicable mitigation measures listed in the original Specific Plan EIR. 40 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 46 Moorpark Highlands S acific Plan Amendment #2 The proposed development is consistent with listed goals from the OSCAR Element of the General Plan, as well as the spirit and intent of the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2. F. Safety Element The City of Moorpark Safety. Element was approved on March 21, 2001. The purpose of the Safety Element is to address safety issues arising from both naturally occurring and human- caused conditions, and presents goals and policies focused on reducing potential risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from hazards. Goals that are implemented by SPA #2 are discussed below. Goal 1: Minimize the potential damage to structures and loss of life that could result from earthquakes. Goal 3: Protect public and private properties from geologic hazards associated with steep slopes, unstable hillsides, and subsidence. Safety Element Goat AnalXeis SPA #2 will directly meet all Safety Element Goals listed above. SPA #2 proposes 133 residential units with a recreation center, interior streets, and several easements. Al construction will be done in accordance with all applicable provisions of the City of Moorpark Building Code. Geologic hazards were previously analyzed in the original Specific Plan EIR and it is not anticipated that SPA #2 will result in potential geologic hazards. The proposed development is consistent with the listed goals from the safety Element of the General Plan, as well as the spirit and intent of the Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2. 41 Resolution No. 2010 -2935 Page 47 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF VENTURA ) ss. CITY OF MOORPARK ) I, Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 2010 -2935 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Moorpark at a regular meeting held on the 7th day of July, 2010, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Mikos, Millhouse, Pollock, Van Dam, and Mayor Parvin NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 10th day of August, 2010. Maureen Benson, Assistant City Clerk (seal)