HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG RPTS 2006 0725 PC REGResolution No. PC- 2006 -505
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY — JULY 25, 2006
7:00 P.M.
Moorpark Community Center 799 Moorpark Avenue
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2006
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Any member of the public may address the Commission during the Public Comments portion of the Agenda, unless it
is a Public Hearing or a Discussion item. Speakers who wish to address the Commission concerning a Public Hearing
or Discussion item must do so during the Public Hearing or Discussion portion of the Agenda for that item. Speaker
cards must be received by the Secretary for Public Comment prior to the beginning of the Public Comments portion of
the meeting and for Discussion items prior to the beginning of the first item of the Discussion portion of the Agenda.
Speaker Cards for a Public Hearing must be received prior to the beginning of the Public Hearing. A limitation of three
minutes shall be imposed upon each Public Comment and Discussion item speaker. A limitation of three to five
minutes shall be imposed upon each Public Hearing item speaker. Written Statement Cards may be submitted in lieu
of speaking orally for open Public Hearings and Discussion items. Copies of each item of business on the agenda are
on file in the office of the Community Development Department/Planning and are available for public review. Any
questions concerning any agenda item may be directed to the Community Development Department at 517 -6233.
Planning Commission Agenda
July 25, 2006
Page No. 2
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(next Resolution No. 2006 -505)
A. Consider Amendment No. 1 of Downtown Specific Plan No. 1995 -01, A
Request to Amend the Downtown Specific Plan to Provide More Specific
Direction Regarding Development and Architectural Style in the
Commercial and Residential Areas (Continued from June 27, 2006
meeting.) (Staff: Barry Hogan) Staff Recommendation: 1) Continue to
accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt
Resolution No. PC -2006- recommending to the City Council approval
of Amendment No. 1 to the Downtown Specific Plan.
B. Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2005 -03 — Amendments to
Chapter 17.24: Lot Area and Coverage, Setbacks, Height and Related
Provisions; Chapter 17.32: Parking, Access and Landscaping
Requirements; and Chapter 17.72: Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone
S( P -D) (Continued from June 27, 2006 meeting.) (Staff: Barry Hogan)
Staff Recommendation: 1) Continue to accept public testimony and close
the public hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2006- recommending
to the City Council approval of ZOA No. 2005 -03.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Consider Resolution Adoatino Revised Rules of Procedure for Commission
Meetings and Related Functions and Activities, and Rescinding Resolution
No. PC- 2004 -466 Revised Rules of Procedure for Planninq Commission
meetings (Staff: Barry Hogan) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
No. PC -2006- , amending Rules of Procedure for Commission
Meetings and Related Functions and Activities, and rescinding Resolution
No. PC- 2004 -466.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
(Future agenda items are tentative and are subject to rescheduling.)
A. August 22, 2006
• Cancelled
B. September 26, 2006
RPD No. 2004 -06, GPA No. 2004 -05; ZC No. 2004 -04; DA No. 2004-
03; Essex Portfolio, LP / Colmer (High School site)
• CUP No. 2006 -03; Synergy Development Services for Cingular
(Mountain Meadows)
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11. ADJOURNMENT:
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Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of June 27, 2006 Regular Meeting
ITEM: 6.A.
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1 The Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on June 27, 2006, in the
2 City Council Chambers; Moorpark Civic Center; 799 Moorpark Avenue; Moorpark,
3 California; 93021.
4 1. CALL TO ORDER:
5 Chair Landis called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m
6 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-
7 Vice Chair Taillon led the Pledge of Allegiance
8 3. ROLL CALL:
9 Present: Commissioners DiCecco, Peskay and Pozza, Vice
10 Chair Taillon and Chair Landis
11 Staff Present: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Director;
12 David Bobardt, Planning Manager; Laura Stringer,
13 Administrative Services Manager; Joseph A. Vacca,
14 Principal Planner; Joseph Fiss, Principal Planner; and
15 Gail Rice, Administrative Assistant.
16 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
17 None.
18 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
19 None.
20 6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
21 A. Regular Meeting Minutes of May 23 2006
22 MOTION: Commissioner Peskay moved and Commissioner DiCecco seconded
23 a motion to approve the consent calendar. The motion carried by a 5:0 voice
24 vote.
25 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
26 None.
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1 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2 (next Resolution No. 2006 -502)
3 A. Consider Development Agreement No 2004 -01 with Toll Land XX Limited
4 Partnership in Connection with Residential Planned Development Permit
5 No. 2003 -04, General Plan Amendment No 2003 -04 Zone Change No
6 2003 -03, and Tentative Map No. 5463 for Fifty -One (51) Single - family
7 Homes on 43.04 Acres North of Championship Drive and East of Grimes
8 Canyon Road (Staff: Joseph Fiss) Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the
9 public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and
10 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2006- recommending to the City Council
11 approval of Development Agreement No. 2004 -01.
12 B. Consider Development Agreement No 2004 -02 with Toll Land XX Limited
13 Partnership in Connection with Residential Planned Development Permit
14 No. 1994 -01: Modification No. 6, General Plan Amendment 2003 -04 Zone
15 Change 2003 -03, Tentative Map No 5464 for Thirty -six (36) Single- family
16 Residential Homes on 28.69 acres North of Championship Drive and West
17 of Walnut Canyon Road (Staff: Joseph Fiss) Staff Recommendation: 1)
18 Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public
19 hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2006- recommending to the
20 City Council approval of Development Agreement No. 2004 -02.
21 Staff requested that Item 8.A. and Item 8.B. be heard concurrently.
22 Chair Landis and Vice Chair Taillon recused themselves from the dais.
23 MOTION: Commissioner Peskay moved and Commissioner DiCecco seconded
24 a motion that Commissioner Pozza serve as Chair during Chair Landis' and Vice
25 Chair Taillon's recusement from the dais.
26 Mr. Fiss gave the staff report.
27 The Commission had no questions of staff.
28 Acting Chair Pozza opened the public hearing.
29 Craig Messi, applicant, stated he was available for questions.
30 The Commission questioned applicant on the status of the open space
31 acquisition for the project.
32 David Jacobs, resident, spoke in opposition of the project and expressed
33 concerns with stated the acreage reported for TR 5464, the detention basin
34 approval authority for the development agreements, and the water tank on the
35 Meridian Hills project. He also questioned the change in density from RL (Rural
36 Low Residential) to ML (Medium Low Density Residential) with lots less than 1-
37 acre in size.
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1 The Commission requested the applicant respond to Mr. Jacobs concerns.
2 In response to Acting Chair Pozza, staff stated there were no written statement
3 cards.
4 Acting Chair Pozza closed the public hearing.
5 MOTION: Commissioner DiCecco moved and Commissioner Peskay seconded
6 a motion to approve staff recommendations and adopt Resolution No. PC -2006-
7 502 for Item No. 8.A. and adopt Resolution No. PC- 2006 -503 for Item No. 8.13.
8 (3:0 voice vote, Chair Landis and Vice Chair Taillon had recused themselves.)
9 Chair Landis and Vice Chair Taillon returned to the dais. Mr. Landis resumed the
10 chair.
11 C. Consider Commercial Planned Development No. 2005 -06 to Allow
12 Construction of a 141,038 Square Foot Retail Home Improvement
13 Warehouse Home Depot Store and Garden Center on a 12.9 Acre Parcel
14 Located at the East End of Patriot Drive Adjacent to State Route 23
15 Freeway (Staff: Joseph Vacca) Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the
16 public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and
17 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2006- recommending to the City Council
18 conditional approval of Commercial Planned Development Permit No.
19 2005 -06.
20 Mr. Vacca gave the staff report.
21 The Commission questioned staff regarding the height of the buildings for the
22 previously approved project, traffic and circulation, previous zoning approvals,
23 and retaining walls versus screening walls around the project.
24 Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
25 Howard Hardin, applicant, spoke in favor of the project and stated he was
26 available for questions the Commission may have.
27 Richard Greene, applicant's representative, commented on the architecture
28 enhancements and additional landscaping provided with the project.
29 Mark Ossola, property owner, spoke in favor of the project and stated the use
30 was an improvement over the previously approved use for the site.
31 Scott Sterlekar, representative for BH Properties, spoke in opposition of the
32 project and stated his concerns over competitive stores in the area and length of
33 vacancies for commercial sites currently in the city.
34 Mike Mauck, resident and business owner, spoke in opposition of the project and
35 stated his concern with smaller businesses losing out against bigger competition,
36 and the need for a new economic study for Moorpark.
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1 Don Duong, resident, spoke in opposition of the project and stated his concerns
2 with increased traffic, noise and environmental issues within the community,
3 hours of operation, and loss of open space for nearby residents.
4 The Commission questioned the applicant whether the Home Depot staff met
5 with any of the citizens to address their issues on this project, the need for the
6 project with Home Depots in neighboring cities, parking, delivery hours, the
7 appearance and maintenance of the building's flat roof.
8 In response to Chair Landis, staff stated there were no written statement cards.
9 Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
10 The Commission discussed a pedestrian connection between the site and the
11 Moorpark Marketplace, additional shading, the traffic study, seasonal sales, truck
12 traffic, loading and unloading, hours of operation, and day laborer issues.
13 MOTION: Vice Chair Taillon moved and Commissioner Pozza seconded a
14 motion to approve staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. PC- 2006 -504,
15 as amended, to add a condition that will establish standard hours of operation.
16 (The motion carried by roll call vote: 4 -1, Chair Landis dissenting.)
17 D. Consider Amendment No. 1 of Downtown Specific Plan No. 1995 -01 A
18 Request to Amend the Downtown Specific Plan to Provide More Specific
19 Direction Regarding Development and Architectural Style in the
20 Commercial and Residential Areas (Staff: Barry Hogan) Staff
21 Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony
22 and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2006-
23 recommending to the City Council approval of Amendment 1 to the
24 Downtown Specific Plan.
25 E. Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2005 -03 — Amendments to
26 Chapter 17.24: Lot Area and Coverage Setbacks Height and Related
27 Provisions: Chapter 17.32: Parking Access and Landscaping
28 Requirements, and Chapter 17.72: Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone
29 S! P -D) (Staff: Barry Hogan) Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public
30 hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing, and 2)
31 Adopt Resolution No. PC -2006- recommending to the City Council
32 approval of ZOA 2005 -03.
33 Staff requested that Item 8.D. and Item 8.E. be heard concurrently.
34 Mr. Hogan gave the staff report.
35 The Commission questioned staff on the required timeframe for revisions to the
36 downtown area, parking requirements, whether incentives would be offered for
37 commercial or redevelopment area property owners, and possible addition of
38 "smart" shops.
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1 Commissioner DiCecco suggested certain revisions for further consideration by
2 staff.
3 Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
4 Richard Gray, property owner, stated his concern with reciprocal access and
5 parking, condemnation with no compensation to property owners and addition of
6 an alley could pose environmental impact issues.
7 Colin Velasguez, property owner, expressed concern with reciprocal driveways
8 and parking, recommended appointment of an ad hoc committee to handle these
9 projects and include High Street merchants.
10 In response to Chair Landis, staff stated there were no written statement cards.
11 Chair Landis continued the public hearing open.
12 MOTION: Commissioner Peskay moved and Commissioner DiCecco moved to
13 continue the public hearing open to the Regular Planning Commission meeting of
14 July 25, 2006. (Unanimous 5:0 voice vote.)
15 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
16 None.
17 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
18 (Future agenda items are tentative and are subject to rescheduling.)
19 A. July 25, 2006
20 • Revised Rules of Procedure for Planning Commission meetings
21 B. August 22, 2006
22 • Cancelled
23 Mr. Hogan briefly discussed future agenda items
24 11. ADJOURNMENT:
25 MOTION: Commissioner Peskay moved and Vice Chair Taillon seconded the
26 motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:59 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous
27 5:0 voice vote.
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29 Kipp A. Landis, Chair
30 ATTEST:
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ITEM: 8.A.
MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Planning Commission
FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Director
DATE: July 18, 2006 (PC Meeting of 07/25/2006)
SUBJECT: Consider Amendment No. 1 of Downtown Specific Plan No. 1995 -01, A
Request to Amend the Downtown Specific Plan to Provide More
Specific Direction Regarding Development and Architectural Style in
the Commercial and Residential Areas
BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION
Staff presented this project to the Planning Commission on June 27 2005 (staff report
attached) concurrently with proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2005 -03. At its
meeting, the Planning Commission questioned staff on the required timeframe for revisions
to the downtown area, parking requirements, incentives for commercial or redevelopment
area property owners, and the possible addition of "smart" shops. The public hearing was
opened and testimony was received from two property owners, both expressing concerns
over parking standards related to requiring reciprocal access and parking. The Planning
Commission continued the item with the public hearing still open to its July 25, 2006
meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Continue to accept public testimony and close the public hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. PC -2006- recommending to the City Council approval of
Amendment No. 1 to the Downtown Specific Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
June 27, 2006 Planning Commission Staff Report (without Resolution).
2. Draft Resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Amendment No. 1 to
the Downtown Specific Plan.
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MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Planning Commission
FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Director
DATE: March 13, 2006 (PC Meeting of 06/27/06)
SUBJECT: Consider Amendment No. 1 of Downtown Specific Plan No. 1995 -01, A
Request to Amend the Downtown Specific Plan to Provide More
Specific Direction Regarding Development and Architectural Style in
the Commercial and Residential Areas
BACKGROUND
In October 2005, the City Council adopted an interim moratorium on development in non-
residential zones of the Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone and on decreased parking
requirements in the Downtown area. In December the Council extended the ordinance
until December 8, 2007, at which time the moratorium will expire. The moratorium could be
lifted earlier by the Council upon adoption of new parking requirements and development
regulations. To address the issues the following items must be amended:
• Chapter 17.24 -Lot Area and Coverage, Setbacks, Heights and Related Provisions
• Chapter 17.32 - Parking, Access and Landscaping Requirements
• Chapter 17.72 — Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone (SP -D)
• The Downtown Specific Plan text and exhibits
Proposed amendments to the above referenced chapters are discussed in a separate
report on this same agenda. Discussion of the proposed amendments to the Downtown
Specific Plan text and exhibits are discussed further in this report.
DISCUSSION
The Moorpark Downtown Specific Plan was adopted by Resolution 98 -1515 on October 7,
1998. When the City Council adopted Resolution 98 -1515 it included the text of the
Specific Plan, all 181 pages. The Specific Plan is comprised of five sections:
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• Introduction
• Land Use and Zoning
• Circulation and Streetscape Beautification
• Public Utilities, Infrastructure, Services and Safety
• Implementation and Administration of the Specific Plan.
This proposed amendment covers the following:
A general renumbering of the Sections, Tables, Figures and pages due to the
amendment and to provide ease in use of the Specific Plan
• Amendment to Section 2.0 Land Use and Zoning
• Amendment to Section 3.0 Circulation and Streetscape Beautification
Section :2.0: Land Use and Zoning: This section would be entirely deleted and replaced
with Attachment 1. Staff has removed all of the repetition of the Zoning Ordinance for the
various zones, signage, and parking and clarified the guidelines for development in the
Residential and Commercial areas. In particular, the Commercial area has been tailored to
provide a more eclectic architectural pallet for High Street, eliminating the "Western
Themed" architecture and focusing on the "Early American Commercial' and "Spanish
Mission" architectural styles. Photosimulations of existing buildings have been included to
illustrate the potential for change consistent with the amended Specific Plan Guidelines.
The photosimulations are not requirements but merely a depiction of one way in which the
existing buildings could be modified to meet the Guidelines. The Guidelines do not require
the retrofitting of the existing commercial buildings.
Section 3.0: Circulation and Streetscape Beautification: This section would be entirely
deleted and replaced with Attachment 2. Staff has removed all of the repetition of the
Zoning Ordinance with respect to the Circulation Element of the General Plan and to the
parking sections of the zoning ordinance. In particular, Figure 7 has been removed since it
is a repeat of the Circulation Element Map. Figures 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 have been
deleted since they are not representative of the concept for the area. New figures have not
been substituted. The amended design and development standards allow for a broader
variety of development than shown in the previous conceptual site plans.
ANALYSIS
The moratorium was adopted to allow the City to address two particular issues, parking
and commercial development standards. In order to address these issues without a
wholesale restructuring of the Specific Plan, staff has proposed to amend Sections 2 and 3
in their entirety.
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Section 2.0. Land Use and Zoning: The most significant change in this section is to
provide greater design direction relative to commercial development on High Street and
Moorpark Avenue. References to the "western" themed architecture have been replaced
with Early American Commercial and Spanish Mission Commercial styles of architecture.
Working with an architect, Roger Cantrell, staff and the architect have developed
photosimulations taking the existing buildings and applying the development and design
guidelines. Examples using photosimulations of "this" not "that" are provided to show how
the proposed design and development requirements can be met on the existing buildings.
Also included are examples of existing buildings that show architecture that might be used
to meet the design guidelines for the commercial area. Both the photosimulations and the
commercial building examples are shown as Appendix 1 and 2. The City's Zoning
Ordinance contain the latest list of uses, development requirements such as setbacks,
building height, lot size, lot width and depth, second dwelling units and sign requirements.
No changes in the land use plan or the existing zoning map are proposed. The other
significant change is to the incentive program contained in Section 2.3.3. This section has
been revised so that the incentive program works better with the existing lot sizes in the
target area, i.e. RPD zoned land. The development and design requirements must still be
met in order to achieve the increased density.
Amendment to Section 3.0 Circulation and Streetscape Beautification: The most
significant change in this section is the deletion of the figures showing the Vision Plan since
they no longer represent the vision for the downtown specific plan commercial areas. The
previous circulation section has been eliminated in favor of compliance with the City's
Circulation Element. There was no need to repeat portions of the Circulation Element in
the Specific Plan. This amendment will eliminate any future conflicts with the Circulation
Element.
PROCESSING TIME LIMITS
Time limits have been established for the processing of these amendments through the
adoption of the extension of the downtown moratorium which will expire on December 8,
2006. The following timelines have been established for action on this project:
Planning Commission Action Deadline: September 26, 2006
City Council Action Deadline First Reading: October 18, 2006
City Council Action Deadline Second Reading: November 1, 2006
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
In accordance with the City's environmental review procedures adopted by resolution, the
Community Development Director determines the level of review necessary fora project to
comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Some projects may be
exempt from review based upon a specific category listed in CEQA. Other projects may be
exempt under a general rule that environmental review is not necessary where it can be
determined that there would be no possibility of significant effect upon the environment. A
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project which does not qualify for an exemption requires the preparation of an Initial Study
to assess the level of potential environmental impacts.
The Director has reviewed this project and found it to qualify for a General Rule Exemption
in accordance with Section 15061 of California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines).
No further environmental documentation is required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. PC -2006- recommending to the City Council approval of
Amendment 1 to the Downtown Specific Plan.
ATTACHMENT:
Draft Resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Amendment 1 to the
Downtown Specific Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2006-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 1995 -01, A REQUEST TO AMEND
SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO
PROVIDE MORE SPECIFIC DIRECTION REGARDING
DEVELOPMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL STYLE IN THE
COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2005, the City Council adopted a moratorium on
development in non - residential zones of the Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone and
on decreased parking requirements in the Downtown area which expires on December
8, 2006, and
WHEREAS, at. its meeting of June 27, 2006, the Planning Commission
conducted a duly- noticed public hearing on Amendment No. 1 of Specific Plan No.
1995 -01, a request to amend Sections 2 and 3 of the Downtown Specific Plan to
provide more specific direction regarding development and architectural style in the
commercial and residential areas, received public testimony on the proposed
amendments, and after receiving oral and written public testimony, closed the public
hearing and reached a decision; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurs with the Community
Development Director's determination that this project is exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act by the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN CONSISTENCY: The
Planning Commission finds the proposed Amendment No. 1 of Specific Plan No. 1995-
01, a request to amend Sections 2 and 3 of the Downtown Specific Plan to provide
more specific direction regarding development and architectural style in the commercial
and residential areas, is consistent with the City of Moorpark General Plan and all
adopted Specific Plans.
SECTION 2. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommends
to the City Council approval of Amendment No. 1 of Specific Plan No. 1995 -01, a
request to amend Sections 2 and 3 of the Downtown Specific Plan to provide more
specific direction regarding development and architectural style in the commercial and
residential areas, as recommended by staff and shown in Exhibits 1 and 2, attached.
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SECTION 3. CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION: The Community
Development Director shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a
cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 27th DAY OF JUNE, 2006.
Kipp A. Landis, Chair
ATTEST:
Barry K. Hogan
Community Development Director
Exhibit 1: Section 2
Exhibit 2: Section 3
Exhibit 3: Commercial Photosimulations
EXHIBIT 1
2.1.1 Planned Land Use and Zoning
As discussed in Section 1.5, Relationship to City Plans and Programs, the City's
General Plan sets forth a number of policies that encourage revitalization of the
downtown with respect to land uses, parking, and business attraction. In order to
further this goal, a Specific Plan Overlay zone has been established which sets forth
development requirements that are different from those of the base zoning within the
Downtown Specific Plan area. The specific land uses and zoning for the Downtown
Specific Plan Area are shown on Figure 5 and 6. The development requirements
indicated in Section 2.2 of this Specific Plan take into account t the existing
downtown conditions and General Plan policies to intensify land use, increased
aesthetics, as well as plan for a mix of commercial neighborhood, commercial retail,
general commercial, office, single and multi - family residential, institutional and
industrial uses.
A. Organization of Specific Plan Development Standards and Design
Guidelines
Sections 2.2.1 through 2.2.8 of this Specific Plan address the land use, zoning and
permitted and conditional uses in the Specific Plan. These sections are categorized
into specific site development standards and more general design guidelines. Each
category is discussed with respect to site planning standards, permitted density,
design guidelines, and landscape standards that will guide new development or
expansions of existing development within the downtown. Following the
development standards and design guidelines for each zone (Sections 2.2.1- 2.2.8)
is a discussion of private property maintenance, renovation and expansion (Section
2.3). This section is intended to supplement the various land use standards and
guidelines, as well as specify a program for lot consolidation and building renovation
in the Plan area.
2.2 Development Standards and Guidelines for Specific Plan Zones
2.2.1 Single Family Residential- (R -1).
A. Site Development Standards
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses
Uses in the Single Family Residential designation shall meet the
requirements for the R -1 designation as shown in Chapter 17.20 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code.
2. Development Requirements
Development in the Single Family Residential designation shall meet
the requirements for the R -1 designation as shown in Chapter 17.24
and Chapter 17.38 of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
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3. Fences and Walls
Fence design shall be used to reinforce the architectural theme of the
house but shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.24 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code.
a. Low, painted picket fences or solid stone or brick
walls, a maximum of three (3) feet high, are
encouraged around front
yards promoting an
open neighborhood
atmosphere.
b. Tile detailing is.
encouraged in such
cases where column pilasters may be
used.
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4. Parking and Signing
Parking and signing shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.32 and
Chapter 17.40, respectively, of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
5. Second Dwellings
Second dwellings shall meet the requirements of Section 17.28.020G
of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
6. Maintenance and Renovation:
Quality maintenance of existing buildings and parcels, combined with
gradual progression in meeting design goals for this land use
designation are encouraged. To this end, the maintenance guidelines
and incentives outlined in section 2.3.1 to 2.3.2 apply to the Single
Family Residential designation_
B. Design Guidelines -
General Character - 1900's California Bungalow and Early American
These design guidelines shall apply to all Single Family Residential areas in
the Specific Plan area. Downtown residential architecture consists primarily
of early 1900's California bungalow style, integrated with Early American
style structures. These guidelines apply to new construction as well as
replacement and expansion of existing structures to preserve and
strengthen historic neighborhood character. Modern interpretations of these
styles are also acceptable they maintain integrated massing and blend with
the surrounding neighborhood.
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1. Building Form and Massing
All housing constructed within the Single Family Residential areas of
the Specific Plan must be consistent with the Moorpark General Plan.
a. The buildings and building additions should be carefully massed
and articulated to blend with the existing historic neighborhood.
Building additions and expansions should be of similar form and
proportionally massed with the existing structure.
b. The building mass should be softened with architectural features
such as garden walls, porches, balconies, and trellises.
C. The building form should clearly define entries using roof forms,
stoops (elevated porch), and porches.
d. The building form should de- emphasize garages and garage
doors by locating them behind the main building.
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2. Roof Form
Roof forms and details must be consistent with the Early American and
California Bungalow style architecture of the surrounding
neighborhood. Dormers, eaves, exposed rafter tails- exposed roof
beams, detailed corbels, and triangular knee braces are common
elements of this style. Appropriate roof forms include gable, shed, and
hip roofs with a low pitch (3.12 - 4.12).
a. Mansard roof forms should only be used when and if the building
emulates a traditional style that employs mansard roofs (e.g.
Victorian, Beaux Arts, etc.). The following guidelines should apply
to buildings with such roof form,
1. Dormer windows and other
architectural features should
occupy a minimum of twenty -five
percent (25 %) of the roof length.
2. Buildings should be three (3)
stories in height.
3. Roof design should enclose no
more and no less than one (1)
floor of habitable space.
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3. Materials
Building materials should reflect quality, durability and consistency,
when possible, with the materials used throughout the surrounding
neighborhood. Appropriate building materials include horizontal and
vertical wood siding, stucco of varying surfaces and brick and stone
occasionally used as accents, particularly along the building base.
a. Appropriate roofing materials include architectural grade asphalt
shingles, concrete tile or slate, or integrally colored concrete roof
tiles. Shake roofs are not permitted due to their high fire hazard
nature.
b. All stucco wall materials should be smooth, unsanded surfaces
to prevent collection of dirt, surface pollutants, and surface paint
deterioration. Textured stucco is not encouraged unless it is hand
troweled or float finished.
C. Vivid stripes, arches, tile inlay, or similar architectural accents
should be used to reinforce traditional style.
4. Windows
Window proportions and detailing
should reflect the architectural
style of the early 1900's by
incorporating key elements such
as recessed windows, wood
framing, detailed or ornamental
molding around openings, multi -
paned windows and window
flower boxes.
a. All windows within a building should be related in
operating type, proportion and trim. Unifying
elements such as common sill or header lines are
preferred.
b. Window placement should consider privacy of
adjacent residences.
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c. Vertical rather than
horizontal windows are _
consistent with the
desired bungalow and Victorian style
architecture and are encouraged.
d. Painted wood window accents
reflects the Victorian and bungalow
style architecture and is encouraged.
Built -up sills and trim should be used
to create surface relief and texture.
e. Glass should be inset a minimum
of three (3) inches from the exterior
wall surface to add relief, especially
in stucco buildings.
f. Silver or gold metal window frames
with large, glazed glass panes and
dark tinted or reflective glass are
discouraged.
5. Front Doors and Garage Doors
Front doors as well as garage doors are a critical, visual element and
should be carefully selected and detailed.
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Window proportions and detailing
should reflect the architectural
style of the early 1900's by
incorporating key elements such
as recessed windows, wood
framing, detailed or ornamental
molding around openings, multi -
paned windows and window
flower boxes.
a. All windows within a building should be related in
operating type, proportion and trim. Unifying
elements such as common sill or header lines are
preferred.
b. Window placement should consider privacy of
adjacent residences.
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c. Vertical rather than
horizontal windows are _
consistent with the
desired bungalow and Victorian style
architecture and are encouraged.
d. Painted wood window accents
reflects the Victorian and bungalow
style architecture and is encouraged.
Built -up sills and trim should be used
to create surface relief and texture.
e. Glass should be inset a minimum
of three (3) inches from the exterior
wall surface to add relief, especially
in stucco buildings.
f. Silver or gold metal window frames
with large, glazed glass panes and
dark tinted or reflective glass are
discouraged.
5. Front Doors and Garage Doors
Front doors as well as garage doors are a critical, visual element and
should be carefully selected and detailed.
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a. Front doors should be wood
with decorative panels and /or
multi -paned windows.
b. Metal garage doors are
discouraged unless panel
detailing is used.
c. Garage doors should be
recessed into the garage wall
and multi - paneled to provide relief. Decorative panels and /or
windows are encouraged. Decorative panels and /or windows are
encouraged.
6. Front Porches
Front porches are a key architectural element which help define the
home entry, unify the neighborhood street scene and encourage
physical activity near the street.
a. Elevated porches with gable overhangs are traditional elements
of the bungalow architectural style and are encouraged.
b. Victorian and bungalow style porches should include overhangs,
heavy wood trellis structures or traditional lattice or picket surround
courtyards whenever possible.
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Front porches are a key architectural element which help define the
home entry, unify the neighborhood street scene and encourage
physical activity near the street.
a. Elevated porches with gable overhangs are traditional elements
of the bungalow architectural style and are encouraged.
b. Victorian and bungalow style porches should include overhangs,
heavy wood trellis structures or traditional lattice or picket surround
courtyards whenever possible.
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7. Garbage /Recycling Areas
Storage areas for garbage and recycling bins shall be provided.
Storage areas should be shielded from street view using landscaping
or fencing on all sides.
8. Mechanical Equipment
Mechanical equipment, satellite dishes, and utility meters should be
screened from view using landscaping, decorative fencing or roof
parapets. Whenever possible, roof - mounted equipment should not be
permitted unless it is screened from view.
9. Accessory Structures
Trellis, pergolas, gazebos and other outdoor structures are
encouraged provided they meet the requirements of Chapter 17.24 of
the Moorpark Municipal Code. Materials and colors should match or
complement those of the main residence.
10. Energy Efficiency
Structures should be designed to incorporate passive and active solar
features, when possible.
11. Wall Articulation
All building walls should have staggered
planes to create interest. Avoid large
blank wall surfaces. Architectural
elements that add scale or interrupt the
wall fagade are encouraged, such as
trellises, bay windows, courtyards, and
porches.
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A variety gfelenients adds interest tc: the wall plt.ne
New planting within the Single Family Residential zone should be
consistent with the Suggested Plant Palette shown in Table 5 of this
Specific Plan Section.
1. Planting
Water is a limited resource in California and drought remains a
recurrent environmental concern which should be addressed within the
overall landscape design. Landscaping materials should be selected
with consideration for water requirements over the lifetime of the
plants. The use of plants with low water requirements, particularly
plants that are considered drought - tolerant, and the use of efficient
irrigation systems is strongly recommended.
a. Eighty percent of the selected plant material should be drought
tolerant.
b. All planting area watering systems should be properly designed
to conserve water and minimize the amount of runoff.
c. Conservation techniques such as the use of drip irrigation should
be explored and, given the soil constraints, may be the most
effective means of irrigating the residential landscape. Urban runoff
from buildings, for example air conditioning units, may be reclaimed
and used for landscape irrigation purposes.
d. Plants should be arranged in groups and spaced to allow them to
develop in masses. Avoid spacing plants so far apart that
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individual shaping is a temptation, unless they are designated as a
single specimen plant.
e. Formal perennial planting may be appropriate at entries or along
walkways.
f. Trees should be used to create an intimate scale, enclose
spaces, frame views, but their placement should respect views from
downtown to the surrounding hillsides. The use of Pepper trees is
encouraged.
g. Landscape structures (decks, trellises, arbors, gazebos, etc.)
should be used to provide entry accents, shade or enhance the
building structure. Colors applied to the structure must be
complimentary to the building. Plastic and metal structures are not
permitted.
Table 5
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN SUGGESTED PLANT PALETTE
BorANCAL NAM
GototmrscOVERS: Baccharis puldaris 7Mn Peaks'
Cerastium tomentosum
Festuce ovma 'Glauca'
Gazania ssp.
Heelers he&
Hypericum calycinum
Junpoerus conferta
Lantana montevidensfs
Liriope spicata
Lonicera japonica
Petargoniumpettatum 881can'
Rosmannus offcrnatrs
Trachebspemtum jasminoides
Verbena peruviana_
VarES: Rose ssp.
Disocds buccinatode
Ficus pumda
Hmdenbergia vbfacea
Jasminum polyanthum
Mandeville Alice du Pont'
Passftwo ataloceerules
S"mas Agapanthus ssp.
and Clstus &V.
ftRHNrYfALS: Comus senoea
Dietes vegeta
Diosma pukchrum
Echrum fastuosurn
Engeron karvinskisnus
Etsryops pentinatus Widis'
Ilex ssp.
Henteroceft hybrids
Hibiscus rosesinensis
Hyorangea macmphy to
Lantana ssp.
Lavanduts
Ligushtrm ssp.
Lyrie Wwo renlonnet
Pdtosporum tobko
Plumbago suriculate
Raphiofeprs indice
Rose ssp.
Salvia up-
Synrtge vukjeris
TulbagW violacea
Trees: Albizis ftenssin
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Ficus micracarpa 'Green Gem'
Jacaranda mimosfloda
Lagershoemie #xka
Prunus ssp-
Schinus mode
Cowrorr NAW
Coyote Bnrsh
Snowin Summer
Blue Fescue
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English Ivy
St. Johnswort
Shore Juniper
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Crespkv Lily Turf
Japanese Honeysuckle
tvy Geranium
Rosem-y
Star Jasmine
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OW- Fashioned Climbing Rose
Blood -red Trumpet Vine
Aesping Fig
Happy Wanderer
Pink Jasmine
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Passion Vine
Lily of the Nile
Rockrose
Redtwig Dogwood
Fortnight Lily
Breath o/Heaven
Pride of Madrere
Santa Barbers Daisy
Euryops Daisy
Holy
DayNy
Hibiscus
Garden Hydrangea
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Lavenabr
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Paraguay Nightshade
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Cape Pturnbago
Indian Hawthorne
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Society Garfic
Sulk Tree
Citna
Leuref Fig
Jacaranda
Crape Myrlfe.
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to be consistent with the architectural themes encouraged in the Downtown Specific Plan, and wiU not
mutt in damage w irtf astsucture or become a maintenance problem for the public streets and side•
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2.2.2 Two - Family Residential (R -2)
A. Site Development Standards
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses
Uses in the Two - Family Residential designation shall meet the
requirements for the R -2 designation as shown in Chapter 17.20 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code.
2. Development Requirements
Development in the Two - Family Residential designation shall meet the
requirements for the R -1 designation as shown in Chapter 17.24 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code.
3. Parking and Signing
Parking and signing shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.32 and
Chapter 17.40, respectively, of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
4. Maintenance and Renovation
Maintenance and renovation for the Two - Family Residential
designation shall comply with the maintenance and renovation for the
Single - Family Residential designation contained in Section 2.2.1.
B. Design Guidelines
Design Guidelines for the Two - Family Residential designation shall be the
same as the guide- lines for the Single- Family Residential designation as
contained in Section 2.2.1.
C. Landscape Guidelines
Landscape Guidelines for the Two - Family Residential designation shall be
the same as the guidelines for the Single - Family Residential designation
as contained in Section 2.2.1.
2.2.3 Residential Planned Development (RPD)
A. Site Development Standards
The Residential Planned Development is to provide a flexible regulatory
zone to encourage creative and innovative design. These units should
be well articulated as individual or collective units, and act as a transition
between Single Family Residential and the Old Town Commercial
Buildings. The design of the units shall generally be oriented toward the
street with parking to the rear behind the units.
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses
Development in the Residential Planned Development designation
shall meet the requirements for the RPD designation as shown in
Chapter 17.24 and the use requirements as shown in Chapter 17.20 of
the Moorpark Municipal Code.
2. Development Requirements
The density maximums within the Residential Planned Development
area have been established to encourage lot consolidation and
redevelopment of under developed or declining properties. The
maximum permissible density is 20 units /acre. The maximum can only
be achieved when it is for a low /very low or senior housing project.
Section 2.3.3 Building Expansion and Renovation provides for
increases in density beyond the low end of 7 dwelling units per acre.
This section allows for increased density under certain standards and
conditions.
3. Fences and Walls
Fence design should be used to
reinforce the architectural theme of
the building and shall meet the
requirements of Chapter 17.24 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code.
a. Low, painted picket fences or
solid stone or stucco -face walls
are encouraged around front yards
promoting an open neighborhood
atmosphere.
b. Iron grillwork and tile detailing is
encouraged on stone or stucco
space walls or on corner pilasters.
4. Parking and Signing
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Chapter 17.40, respectively, of the Moorpark Municipal Code_
5. Building Maintenance and Renovation
Quality maintenance of existing buildings and parcels, combined with
gradual progression in meeting design goals forth is land use
designation is encouraged. To this end, the maintenance guidelines
and incentives outlined in section 2.31 to 2.3.3 apply to the Residential
Planned Development designation.
B. Design Guidelines
In addition to the Single Family Residential guidelines, the following
design guidelines apply to the Residential Planned Development areas.
All housing constructed within the Residential Planned Development areas
of the Specific Plan must be consistent with the Moorpark General Plan.
General Character- 1900's California Bungalow and Early American
Downtown neighborhood architecture primarily consists of early 1900's
California bungalow style, integrated with Western- Victorian and Early
American style structures. These guidelines and standards apply to new
construction as well as replacement and expansion of existing structures
to preserve and strengthen historic neighborhood character. Modern
interpretations of these styles are also acceptable if they maintain
articulated massing and blend with the surrounding neighborhood.
1. Building Form and Massing
Building form and massing is particularly important for these higher
density buildings. The following guidelines will emphasize varied
building forms and enable renovations or new construction to blend
with the surrounding small lot single family development.
a. Avoid designing buildings longer than 120 feet.
b_ Buildings and building additions shall be carefully massed and
articulated to blend with the existing historic Charles Street
neighborhood. Building additions and expansions should be of
similar form and proportionally massed with the existing structure.
c. Building mass should soften the
structure's appearance with architectural
features such as garden walls, porches,
balconies, and trellises. -
d. The building form should clearly define
entries using roof forms, stoops (elevated
porch), and porches.
e. Building form should de- emphasize
garages and garage doors by locating them behind the main
building. Where garages are separated from the primary structure,
breeze -ways or an overhead trellis is encouraged to connect
structures.
2. Unit Articulation
Unit articulation will help diminish the massive look of large structures,
and blend with the surrounding neighborhood. These guidelines are
especially pertinent to those parcels along Charles Street that may be
affected by the lot consolidation (aka. Spring Road) density incentives.
a. The elevation of buildings backing up to public streets should be
carefully articulated.
b. Variety in roof levels and wall planes should be used to articulate
buildings and reduce the building mass.
C. To reduce the long facades of multi - family buildings they should
be divided into shorter modules a maximum of 30 feet in width.
This can be done with varied setbacks, vertical moldings, texture
changes on the facade, porches, and balconies.
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Multiple family buildings tend to be larger structures; it is important to
articulate the roof forms to better blend these buildings with the
surrounding smaller single family residential buildings.
a. Breakup roof form with elements such as dormers, eaves,
exposed rafter tails, exposed roof beams, and triangular knee
braces.
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b. Appropriate roof forms include gable, shed, and hip roofs with a
low pitch (3.12 - 4.12).
c. Mansard roof forms should only be used when and if the building
emulates a traditional style that employs mansard roofs (e.g.,
Victorian, Beaux Arts, etc.). The following guideline should apply to
buildings with mansard roof forms.
i. Dormer windows and other architectural features should
occupy a minimum of twenty five percent (25 %) of the roof
length.
ii. Buildings should be three (3) stories in height.
iii_ Roof design should enclose no more and no less than one
(1) floor of habitable space.
4. Materials
Building materials should reflect quality, durability and consistency,
when possible, with the materials used throughout the surrounding
neighborhood.
a. Appropriate building materials include horizontal and vertical
wood siding, stucco of varying surfaces and brick and stone
occasionally used as accents, particularly along the building base.
b. Appropriate roofing materials include architectural grade asphalt
shingles, standing seam metal roofing, concrete tile or slate, or clay
or integrally colored concrete roof tiles. Shake roofs are not
permitted due to their high fire hazard nature.
c_ All stucco wall materials should be smooth, unsanded surfaces to
prevent collection of dirt, surface pollutants, and surface paint
deterioration. Textured stucco is not encouraged unless the
application is float finished.
d. Vivid stripes, arches, tile inlay, or similar architectural accents
should be used to reinforce traditional style, when appropriate.
5. Windows
Window proportions and detailing on new structures and renovations
should reflect the architectural style of the early 1900's by incorporating
key elements such as recessed windows, wood framing, detailed or
ornamental molding around openings, multi -paned windows and
window flower boxes. On space building additions, windows should
complement windows in the existing structure.
a. All windows within a building
should be related in operating type,
proportion and trim. Unifying
elements such as common sill or
header lines are preferred.
b. Window placement should
consider privacy of adjacent
residences.
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c.. Glass should be inset a minimum of three (3) inches from the
exterior wall surface to add relief, especially in stucco buildings.
d. Silver or gold metal window frames with large, glazed glass
panes and dark tinted or reflective glass are discouraged.
6. Front Doors and Garage Doors
Front doors as well as garage doors area critical, visual element and
should be carefully selected and detailed.
a_ Front doors should be wood with decorative panels and /or multi -
paned windows. Metal doors are discouraged unless the detailing
is similar to the wood doors.
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b. Metal garage doors are discouraged unless panel detailing is
used.
c. Garage doors should be recessed into the garage wall and multi -
paneled to provide relief Decorative panels and /or windows are
encouraged.
7. Front Porches
Front porches are a key architectural
element which help define the home
entry, unify the neighborhood street
scene and encourage physical
activity near the street.
a. Elevated porches with gable ` " "''F
overhangs are traditional elements of the bungalow architectural
style and will help the larger structures blend with the surrounding
neighborhood.
b. Early American and Victorian style porches should include large
overhangs, wood post structures with traditional bracketed and
tapered porch columns whenever possible.
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8. Garbage /Recycling Areas
Storage areas for garbage and recycling bins shall be provided.
Storage areas shall be shielded from street view using landscaping,
walls or fencing on all sides consistent with City standards.
9. Mechanical Equipment
Mechanical equipment and utility meters shall be screened from view
using landscaping, decorative fencing or roof parapets. Whenever
possible, roof - mounted equipment shall not be permitted unless it is
screened from view.
10. Accessory Structures
Trellises, pergolas, gazebos and other outdoor structures are
encouraged provided they meet the requirements of Chapter 17.24 of
the Moorpark Municipal Code. Materials and colors shall match or
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complement those of the main structure.
11. Energy Efficiency
Structures should be designed to incorporate passive and active solar
features, when possible.
C. Landscape Guidelines
New planting within the Residential Planned Development zone should be
consistent with the Suggested Plant Palette (Table 5) located in Section
2.2.1 C of this Specific Plan,
1. Planting
Water is a limited resource in California and drought remains a
recurrent environmental concern that should be addressed within the
overall landscape design. Landscaping materials should be selected
with consideration for water requirements over the lifetime of the
plants. The use of plants with low water requirements, particularly
plants that are considered drought - tolerant, and the use of efficient
irrigation systems is strongly recommended.
a. Eighty percent of the selected plant material must be drought
tolerant.
b_ All planting area watering systems should be properly designed
to conserve water and minimize the amount of runoff.
c. Conservation techniques such as the use of drip irrigation should
be explored and, given the soil constraints, may be the most
effective means of irrigating the residential landscape. Urban runoff
from buildings, for example air conditioning units, may be reclaimed
and used for landscape irrigation purposes.
d. Plants should be arranged in groups and spaced to allow them to
develop in masses. Avoid spacing plants so far apart that
individual shaping is a temptation, unless they are designated as a
single specimen plant.
e. Formal perennial planting may be appropriate at entries or along
walkways.
f. Trees should be used to create an intimate scale, enclose
spaces, frame views, but their placement should respect views from
downtown to the surrounding hillsides.
g_ Landscape structures (decks, trellises, arbors, gazebos, etc.)
should be used to provide entry accents, shade or enhance the
building structure. Colors applied to the structure must be
complimentary to the building. Plastic and metal structures are
discouraged.
2.2.4 Office (C -0)
A. Site Development Standards
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses
Uses in the Office designation shall meet the requirements for the C -O
designation as shown in Chapter 17.20 of the Moorpark Municipal
Code.
2. Development Requirements
Development in the Office designation shall meet the requirements for
the C -O designation as shown in Chapter 17.24 of the Moorpark
Municipal Code with the exception of building height which shall be 35
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feet, maximum and no more than three stories high. Accessory
structures (such as garages and patio covers) shall be 15 feet,
maximum height. Front yard setback shall be a maximum of twenty
(20) feet, an average of ten (10) feet and a minimum of zero (0) for
every three hundred (300) feet of street frontage. The average setback
shall be determined by taking the totaling the width three properties,
i.e. the subject property and each adjacent property and then dividing
by three. In no case, shall the width of the three properties be less
than 300 feet. If the width is less than 300 feet then additional
properties shall be used in the calculation to achieve at least 300 feet.
The variable front yard setback takes into account the existing
buildings with zero (0) to ten (10) feet setbacks while providing some
visual relief along this reach of Moorpark Avenue.
3. Parking and Signing
Parking and signing shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.32 and
Chapter 17.40, respectively, of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
4. Building Maintenance and Renovation
Quality maintenance of existing buildings and parcels, combined with
progress in meeting design goals for this land use designation are
encouraged. To this end, the maintenance guidelines and incentives
outlined in section 2.3.1 to 2.3.3 apply to the Office designation.
5. Walls
Walls shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.24 of
the Moorpark Municipal Code. Decorative masonry
or stucco walls should be used to screen service
areas, parking, and ground mounted mechanical
equipment. Trash containers shall be enclosed by a
masonry wall consistent with City standards.
6. Signage
Signage shall - meet the requirements of Chapter
17.40 of the Moorpark Municipal Code
B. Design Guidelines
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1. Architectural Character
Early American Commercial Style
The following design guidelines apply to the Office(C -0) zone as
designated in Figure 6, the Specific Plan Zoning Map.
The land zoned for Office uses are located adjacent to an existing
single family residential neighborhood. Many of the structures on the
east side of Moorpark Avenue are single family residences with
driveways off of Moorpark Avenue as well as alley access to the rear of
the property. Redevelopment of property along Moorpark Avenue and
the design of the new office buildings along Moorpark Avenue should
reflect the same architectural character desired on High Street but
targeted to office usage. Due to the larger front setbacks exterior and
interior courtyards can be utilized along with tower -like elements,
turrets, loggias should be used to accent buildings and other
architectural features.
2. Building Form and Massing
Moorpark Avenue is an entrance to the downtown High Street area
and as such should provide a transition from the modern day
architecture found on
Los Angeles Avenue to
the more historic
architecture of High
Street. Use of
varying stories and
building height can
provide visual interest
and also lessen the
impact of one story
directly above the
ground floor story.
There should be a
minimum five (5) foot Smaller roof areas and overhangs break up the building mass
setback for the second
story from the ground floor wall in order to provide more visual interest
and to minimize the towering effect of a single wall two stories high.
The size and mass of a larger building should be softened to blend
with the surrounding neighborhoods. A variety in roof levels and wall
planes should be used to reduce the mass and bulk of the structure_
3. Site Planning
a. Building faces for every three
properties or 300 feet should front
public streets with varying front
setbacks from zero (0) to twenty (20)
feet with an average of ten (10) feet,
whichever is greater.
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b. Parking areas should
be located to the rear of
buildings whenever
possible with access
from the adjacent alley,
when available.
Reciprocal parking and
access shall be required
in order to reduce the
driveway cuts needed
along the public streets_
c. Parking lots located near public streets shall be screened from
view with substantial landscaping, berms, hedges, or low walls.
d. Low walls within and along Moorpark Avenue should be used,
where appropriate, to provide architectural and visual variety. The
walls should be a maximum of three (3) feet high, located in such a
manner so as to provide for landscaping from the back of the curb
face to the wall in some instances, or adjacent to the back of curb
in other instances, and /or combined with seating, trash containers,
drinking fountains, and decorative features. The walls should be of
durable construction material with the wall design consistent with
the adjacent buildings, i.e. use of stucco over block, or brick, or
slumpstone block, punctuated with decorative material such as tile,
stone or brick.
4. Entries
a_ Entrances to individual office units should be
easily visible from public areas. Avoid long
balconies and corridors for access to units.
b. Stairs, stoops, and porches
are recommended to
emphasize the entries and
create attractive semi - public
spaces.
c_ Stairway
complement
metal stairs are discouraged.
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5. Accessory Buildings
Covered parking, patio areas and accessory buildings should be
architectural compatible with the main building and shall meet the
requirements of Chapter 17.24 of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
6. Garbage and Recycling Areas
Areas for garbage and recycling shall be provided in convenient
locations enclosed by structures to shield from public views. Materials
and detailing should be consistent with the overall project and
consistent with City standards.
7. Lighting
a. Parking lot and walkway lighting should
provide appropriate levels of light for security
and safety consistent with Section 17.30 of the
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b. Building and parking lot lighting should
consistent with the Early American Commercial
Style architecture.
c. Light poles should be appropriate for the building, complex and
site. Height of light poles should not exceed the main building
height.
C. Landscape Guidelines
New planting within this zone should be consistent with the Suggested
Plant Palette shown in Table 5 of Section 2.2.1 of this Specific Plan. The
following landscape guidelines apply to the Office (C -0) zone.
1. Planting
a. Trees and planting should be used to soften the mass of larger
buildings, shade parking lots, and accent important areas such as
entries plazas, and courtyards.
b. The use of large specimen trees (24" box material, minimum) as
specified in the suggested plant palette is encouraged. Shrubs
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should be a minimum five - gallon, except where standard nursery
and installation practices use one gallon.
c. Top dressings should be a minimum 2" layer composted organic
material to aid in weed control and conservation.
d. Tree well grates should be used in the right -of -way area for the
planting of street trees.
2.2.5 Old Town Commercial(C -OT)
A. Site Development Standards
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses
Uses in the Old Town Commercial designation
shall meet the requirements for the C -OT
designation as shown in Chapter 17.20 allowed
by Section 2.2.5A.4 of the Moorpark Municipal
Code.
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2. Development Requirements
Development in the Old Town Commercial designation shall meet the
requirements for the C -OT designation as shown in Chapter 17.24 of
the Moorpark Municipal Code with the exception of building height
which shall be 35 feet, maximum. Architectural elements such as
towers, chimneys, and parapet walls may have a maximum height of
forty (40) feet. Parapets used as architectural accents may exceed the
maximum height when approved by the Community Development
Director.
3. Parking and Signing
Parking and signing shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.32 and
Chapter 17.40, respectively, of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
4. Building Maintenance and Renovation
Quality maintenance of existing buildings and parcels combined with
progress in meeting design goals for this land use designation are
encouraged. To this end, the maintenance guidelines and incentives
outlined in Section 2.3.1 to 2.3.3 of this Specific Plan apply to the Old
Town Commercial designation.
5. Mixed Use Development
A mixed commercial- residential use project is a project in which
commercial uses will occupy the entire street level of a building or
group of buildings, and residential uses will occupy portions or all of
the upper floors of that same building(s). The intent of allowing for
mixed use projects in the Old Town Commercial District is to provide
continuous frontage of retail shops and commercial business
establishments at the street level, while providing opportunities for
downtown residential living. The following requirements shall apply to
these mixed use projects:
a. The primary use shall be commercial and the residential use
shall be secondary to the commercial use of the property.
b. The street frontage level of the commercial structure shall be
utilized for commercial uses and not for parking.
c. The entire ground floor or street level, with the exception of
circulation access, shall be used exclusively for retail and other
commercial uses and no dwelling shall be permitted to be
located in whole or in part on the ground floor or street level.
d. All parking spaces required by the residential use shall be
provided on -site to serve the residential units and shall be
specifically designated and reserved for the exclusive use of the
residents.
e. Where a project consists of more than ten (10) units, the
project shall be clustered in two or more buildings to reduce
building mass and create architectural interest.
f. Wall planes for buildings shall have design articulation
consistent with the design standards set for all buildings in the
Old Town Commercial district.
g. Direct access for parking areas and driveways is discouraged
along High Street. Access for parking and driveways shall be
taken from adjoining alleys or alternative streets when available.
If a parking area or driveway cannot be designed to avoid
access from High Street the driveway and parking area shall not
occupy more than 40% of the lot frontage, leaving the majority
of the lot width for commercial store front development.
h. Driveway access to parking shall be taken as close to a side
lot line as is feasible, rather than from the middle of the lot
frontage.
i. Additions to existing buildings shall be designed to be
integrated with the existing building when the Community
Development Director has determined that the existing design is
in conformance with the Downtown Specific Plan. The new
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addition should . match the original in terms of scales,
architectural details, window and door styles and openings,
roofline, materials, color and other aspects of design.
j. Where a large addition is developed the entire building should
be renovated to achieve a single, coordinated appearance.
B. Design Guidelines
1. Architectural Character
High Street was the original "main street" of Moorpark and today is an
eclectic mix of architecture including many architectural styles. The
eclectic nature of the architecture is part of the charm of the historic
street and should be encouraged within the classic 1920's Commercial
Style architecture. Some Spanish Mission or Santa Barbara Spanish
may also be appropriate on certain lots along High Street although it
was not specifically used on High Street. Contemporary interpretation
of these styles should be used in the Old Town Commercial zone
today. The two primary styles below are encouraged as the
architecture of preference in the Old Town Commercial Zone.
a. Spanish Mission Style
This style was not historically used along High Street although it is
a common style in the region. It is characterized by the use of
arches, patios, porticos, architectural features such as cornices,
decorative plaster and cement ornamentation, wrought iron.
Plastered or stucco walls punctuated with colorful, sometime ornate
Spanish, Mexican and
mosaic tiles are also
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are often found along with
red clay the flooring within
and in patio areas of the ,
buildings. Often the use of
deep opening for windows and door are used to accentuate the
building fagade and to provide relief from the sun.
b. Early American Commercial Style
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significant number of
commercial structures
were built in the 1920's
and 30's which adapted
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the more ornate styles of classical, Greek Revival, and Chicagoan
architecture to a more simplified, plain commercial style. Such
architectural treatments were done to emulate these ornate styles
in a less expensive way. This architectural solution was especially
popular in smaller towns throughout California where property
owners were not wealthy enough to construct highly ornate
buildings, more typically built Early American Commercial
Architecture in larger urban areas. These more modest structures
exhibit only some of the characteristics known to the more ornate
architectural styles, such as parapets with caps and finials, multi -
paned windows, canvas awnings, and decorative base treatments.
This architectural style allows for a healthy mix of building details
and can be blended with more traditional eastern elements such as
brick and mortar buildings or wraps and ornate cornice or frieze
details.
2. Building Form and Massing
a. Building form and massing should
promote continuity of the street scene.
The size of new structures should be
compatible with adjacent buildings and
neighborhoods.
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b. To create a less massive building,
the building mass should vary in modules of 50 feet or less.
Buildings with frontage of longer than 50 feet should have vertical
architectural features such as columns or pilasters every 25 to 30
feet.
c. The use of towers and other accent
elements on corner buildings and key ,
entries is strongly encouraged. ar,_: ;
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circulation and architectural interest. Corner buildings should
incorporate features such as angled corner and walk- through
arcades, interesting signage and store fronts.
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e. Special architectural features such as towers, turrets, and
loggias should be used to accent buildings at street corners, at the
terminus of a street, alley, or pedestrian way, and at other highly
visible locations.
f. Two to three -story buildings should be located around prominent
intersections and public plazas.
g. "Four -sided architecture " - exterior fagade detailing and
architectural treatment on all sides of buildings readily visible to the
public should be used.
h. "Corporate architecture" and generic designs are discouraged.
Each project should be designed to address the downtown goal to
create a pedestrian atmosphere with quality architecture rich in
detail.
3. Service Areas
a. Service areas including trash and
recycling containers, mechanical
equipment, and satellite dishes should
be located behind buildings screened by
landscaping and enclosed by masonry
walls that are architecturally compatible
with the building design.
b. Parapet walls, or fully enclosing mechanical equipment should
be used to screen public view of roof tops and roof top mounted
mechanical equipment.. Placement, material, and color of roof
screens shall be architecturally compatible with the building design.
c. Loading areas and service bays should be located at the rear of
buildings, when possible, screening them from public view.
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early 1900's, new or renovated roof forms
should be compatible with existing roof
forms in downtown Moorpark;
predominantly flat roofs with parapets and a
few pitched, gable roofs. Continuous or false mansard roofs that are
not compatible with the style of architecture allowed in the Downtown
Specific Plan are discouraged.
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a. Parapet wall designs should be used on flat roofs to add
architectural variety. It should have detail articulation and features
such as corner treatments and continuous banding.
b. Parapet walls, whether simple or
ornate, should always include a
cap and corner detail to enhance a
building's identity.
c. Parapets should be integrated
into the building. If the backside of i
the parapet is visible, it should be
appropriately detailed. When
parapet roofs are used on long structures with multiple tenants, the
building should be designed with two or more facades and parapet
roof forms.
d. Decorative chimney caps or bell tower turrets are encouraged.
e. Varied roof forms within a
building such as tower
elements, gabled roofs,
extended eaves with rafters or
corbels, can also be used to
add interest and to create an
authentic Early American style
building.
f. Where gabled or
pitched roofs are used
careful integration with
the primary building and
adjacent buildings
should be-considered in
design. The gable end,
or in the case of a
multiple pitched roof, the
predominate gable end
should face High Street.
Slopes of pitched roofs
should not exceed 3.12
and 6.12.
5. Windows and Doors
Entrances to commercial buildings should
be prominently located. Windows and
doors should be carefully detailed.
Quality framing, molding, detailing, and
window box treatments should be used as
accents where possible.
a. Recessed windows and doors create interesting shadows
and are common of Early American Commercial style
architecture. Windows should be recessed from the exterior
wall plane a minimum of three (3) inches. Doors should be
recessed from the exterior wall plane a minimum of six (6)
inches.
b. Transom windows located above storefront windows can
provide horizontal consistency and add interior light throughout
the downtown_
c. Consistency between window styles and door frames should
be maintained throughout the structure to unify building facades.
d. To minimize the expansive nature of glazed windows which
can detract from the desired historical character in Old Town,
the use of multi -paned windows and mullions is recommended
in window and door designs.
e. Entrances and doors should be carefully located and detailed
providing a clear sense of entry. Clearly detailed and marked
doorways will relate the building to the street and help orient
pedestrians.
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sidewalk and the building facade is encouraged_ Unique
patterns and materials will personalize businesses and act as a
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businesses.
g. Storefront windows which open up to the sidewalk create an
inviting atmosphere and are encouraged.
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storefront windows. Second level and third level windows
should not exceed 50% of the total exterior wall surface.
i. To be consistent with the desired early 1900's Early American
Commercial architecture, windows should be vertically rather
than horizontally oriented, unless they are accenting vertically
dominated storefront windows.
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6. Arcades, Porches, and Covered Walkways
a. Arcades, covered walkways and porches add pedestrian scale
to building design and to the street. They are encouraged, adding
a practical and attractive architectural element and providing
winter weather protection and shade during hot summer months.
b. Proportion and human scale are important in the design of
arches, columns, and arcades. Arcades should have sufficient
wall thickness emphasizing a sense of strength, balance, and
traditional masonry proportions.
c. The ratio between the top of the arch and the mass it is
supporting should be carefully designed so that sufficient wall
surface is present between the key of the arch and the next
architectural element above.
d. Columns supporting the arches should be proportionate to the
size of the arch. Neither spindly and undersized columns, nor
squat, overly massive columns are appropriate.
7. Architectural Details
a. Architectural details can be used to enhance a new or existing
structure adding color, shadows, and interesting architectural
forms. Often the architectural style of the building is depicted
through the simple details.
b. Storefront windows should incorporate a base rather than
extending the glass to the ground. This protects storefront glass
from skateboards, bikes, etc and provides a location for low seat
walls, landscaping, or other architectural features. Built -up
stucco, brick, or wood base is encouraged
c. Framing and relieved detailing around
windows, pedestrians doors, parapet caps,
and building bases are recommended.
Window boxes, balconies, and balcony type
features or other design details which can
enhance two -story structures are
encouraged_
d. Porch, balcony and overhang treatments
to the building facade provide pedestrian
protection from sun and rain.
e. To create a more comfortable space for
pedestrians, the use of awnings and
canopies are encouraged. Canopies
protect people and furniture from inclement
weather and reduce the perceived height of
the building facade to human scale.
Awnings also provide a clearly definable
place to introduce color and signage.
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elements to build depth and character to the wall plane. Use of
reveal patterns, material changes, balconies, overhangs, building
pop -outs, and recessed entries is preferred.
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and character to a building facade.
i. When possible, wrought iron grillwork _
and ornamental fixtures should be used tiP
as building accents, lighting or signage.
8. Low Walls
a. Low walls are an important unifying element providing
continuity to the street edge and buffering parking and service
areas.
b. Walls should have a minimum height of 2.5 feet and maximum
4 feet height. The finish material and design should be
compatible with the architectural character of adjacent buildings.
C. Community art display panels may be incorporated into wall
design to enhance public pride.
d. For a clean, finished appearance, and to ensure durability and
safety in design, low walls should incorporate a wall cap and
pilasters anchoring entry points.
e. Defining breaks in low walls should be incorporated to allow for
pedestrian circulation.
9. Building Materials
Building materials and finishes should be selected to reinforce the
guiding architectural image (Western- Victorian or Early American) and
should be consistent with the desired architectural character of the
individual and immediately adjacent buildings. The following materials
are suggestions for renovation and new construction to Old Town
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street facades and exposed structure sides. Backs of buildings should
use similar materials; however, less expensive and more utilitarian
substitution materials are acceptable provided they are compatible with
the overall design. Materials and finishes should be selected for ease
of maintenance and durability. The following materials are
encouraged:
a. Roofs (see Roof Section for graphic examples)
1. Exposed wood structural lumbers such as rafter tails, roof
beams, and ornamental corbels
2. Copper accents, gutters, downspouts, and scuppers
3. Concrete or routered wood corbels
4. Dimensional asphalt shingles
5. Standing seam metal roof
6. Fire retardant wood shingles
b. Building Walls
1. Stone and brick are also acceptable materials (float- finished
surfaces are preferred)
2. Colored or stained concrete block can be used to simulate
brick or adobe
3. Stone or brick wainscoting may be used
4. Ornamental tiles, wood, brick, and glass block can be used
as trim or accents around the base of the building.
5. Heavy timber construction should be used in trellises, roof
overhangs, balconies and other architectural elements.
c. Low Walls and Fences
1. Masonry wall with cap detail
2. Brick or stone wall
3. Wrought iron fence
4. Brick or stone masonry wall with wrought iron widow's walk or
similar riser
DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS:
Roofs that use:
• Flat or corrugated metal, aluminum or fiberglass roofing material
• Brightly colored glazed roofing tiles
• Flat asphalt shingles
• Crushed rock
• Spray- finished stucco unless it is not dominant on the building
Building Walls that are:
• Reflective or dark glass
• Poor quality synthetic materials resembling brick or masonry
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• Coarsely finished or unfinished plywood
• Metal siding
• Unfinished concrete block and split -face block
• Shingles or untreated redwood shingles
• T -111 Siding
• Slump stone block
Low Walls and Fences that are:
• Rolled wire, fencing, i.e. chicken wire, pig fencing, etc.
• Chain -link (especially uncoated, uncolored)
• Unfinished materials such as concrete block or plywood
• Vinyl or sheet metal siding
10. Color
Color is an important aspect of the overall building design and street
scene creating variation while maintaining an overall consistency in the
downtown area. Maintaining a balanced color palette using the correct
proportions between lighter "base colors" and brighter "accent colors"
on individual buildings is essential to reinforce character and
compatibility between structures.
a. Base Color
Buildings with large expanses of blank walls should have lighter,
subtle base color. The base color on smaller buildings or those
with more elaborate details can use slightly stronger tones. Good
base color examples include
1. Light gray
2. Cream /ecru
3. White (non - glaring)
4. Pale Flesh
5. Pale Yellow
6. Light Beige
7. Pastel Tones
b. Accent Color
Brighter accent colors should be carefully and minimally used to
accent windows, doors, signs and awnings. Special materials such
as glazed tile can also be used to introduce accent colors on
building facades Good accent color examples include:
1. Forest Green
2. Deep Blue Green
3. Dark Browns
4. Rich Magenta
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6. Deep Blue
11. Lighting
Lighting shall be in compliance with Chapter 17.30 of the Moorpark
Municipal Code and in compliance with the guidelines indicated below:
a. Lighting can be used to enhance architectural
details, create shadows, provide security to a 4
building and indicate whether a business is open f
or closed. Lights should be subtle, directional, I
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design. Examples of well- integrated lights include soffit lighting and
accent light fixtures, which can be a design element unto
themselves.
b. Accent lighting should be used to accent landscaping (up- lights
or focused directional lights) or building details such as tower
elements and cupolas
C. Light fixtures that illuminate large areas (over 200 copy area)
should be avoided --
d. Lighting used to illuminate store signs should be
subtle and non - glaring Bulbs should not be exposed
and should focus light directly onto the sign or building.
e. Pedestrian level lights add interesting architectural
detail as well as provide security and lighting for
pedestrians at night. These lights should be
incorporated into building and parking lot designs and
be well detailed.
f. Lights used nearby or adjacent to High Street should not conflict
with the Early American lampposts that are located along the street
g. Recommended lamp types for lighting signs and buildings should
be warmer incandescent halogen, metal halide, or "daylight"
fluorescent bulbs. Cold (blue- tinted) lamp types are not
appropriate. Precise intensity and types of light should be
recommended by a qualified lighting design professional. Metal -
halite bulbs may only be used as building, accents or to illuminate
key building features.
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C. Landscape Guidelines
New planting within the Old Town Commercial zone should be
consistent with the suggested Plant Palette shown in Table 5 of
Section 2.2.1 of the Specific Plan.
1. Planting
a. Landscaping should be used to soften the impact of large blank
building walls, as well as parking lots. Shrubs and planters can help
screen views to parking lots from the street. Trees can breakup
large expanses of pavement while providing shade for cars and
pedestrians.
b. Colorful annual or seasonal accent planting (via pots, planter
boxes and hanging pots) should be used to accent entries and add
color and interest to buildings, or special locations.
c. Decorative vines should be considered for use along fences,
garden walls, property boundaries and perimeter walls, and on
blank building elevations.
d. Free standing earth berms and or earth berms near structures
are not permitted unless it is proven that such landscaping
techniques will not detract from the overall Early American, natural
planting theme.
e. Evergreen trees and shrubs should be used whenever a
landscape screen or buffer is required.
2.2.6 Neighborhood Commercial(C -1)
A Site Development Standards
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses
Uses in the Neighborhood Commercial designation shall meet the
requirements for the C -1 designation as shown in Chapter 17.20 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code.
2. Development Requirements
Development in the Neighborhood Commercial designation shall meet
the requirements for the C -1 designation as shown in Chapter 17.24 of
the Moorpark Municipal Code except that the front yard setback shall
be a maximum of twenty (20) feet, an average of ten (10) feet and a
minimum of zero (0) for every three hundred (300) feet of street
frontage. For example, starting from the corner of Poindexter Avenue
three hundred (300) feet south there are three one hundred foot wide
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properties along this reach. The front yard setback could be met by
having all buildings setback ten (10) feet. Alternatively, these same
three properties could meet the front setback requirement by having
one at zero, one at twenty (20) feet, and one at ten (10) feet. The
purposed of this variable front yard setback to to allow for some of the
existing buildings to remain while providing some visual relief along
this reach of Moorpark Avenue.
3. Fences and Walls.
Fences and walls shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.24 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code and as modified below:
a. Garden walls and low fences are an
important unifying element providing
continuity to the street edge and
buffering parking and service areas.
b. The finish materials and design
should be compatible with the
architectural character of adjacent
buildings.
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c. For a clean, finished look, durability, and safety, walls should
incorporate a wall cap and pilasters at entry points.
4. Parking and Signing
Parking and signing shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.32 and
Chapter 17.40, respectively, of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
5. Building Maintenance and Renovation
Quality maintenance of existing buildings and parcels, combined with
progress in meeting design goals for this land use designation are
encouraged. To this end, the maintenance guidelines and incentives
outlined in - sections 2.3.1 to 2.3.3 apply to the Neighborhood
Commercial designation.
B. Design Guidelines
1. General Character
This zone is located on the west and east side of Moorpark Avenue
between First and Third Avenues, consisting primarily of early 1900's
residential bungalows. This zone acts as a transition and entry to the
Early American architecture of the Old Town Commercial zone to the
north. Because this zone abuts State Highway 23 (Moorpark Avenue),
it is essential that new and refurbished uses provide a transition
between the residential uses to the west and east, and the well-
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traveled road. These guidelines are intended to reinforce a pedestrian -
friendly atmosphere, encouraging residents to walk from the
surrounding neighborhoods for shopping.
Separated by the railroad tracks, but in proximity to the High Street
area, this zone serves as a key corridor to downtown and the
architectural character should be compatible with the Old Town
Commercial zone. Thus, for a description of the desired architectural
character in the Neighborhood Commercial zone, refer to the Old Town
Commercial zone (Section 2.2.5). The standards and guidelines
described in Section 2.2.5 will complement the existing bungalow
architecture across Moorpark Avenue, as well as the other surrounding
architecture, there by creating a cohesive neighborhood.
2. Building Form and Massing
a. Building form is an important design element for the
Neighborhood Commercial zone, specifically to ensure compatibility
with the adjacent smaller, single family homes.
b. The size and mass of a larger building should be softened to
blend with the surrounding neighborhoods. A variety in roof levels
and wall planes should be used to reduce them as sand bulk of the
structure.
c. When possible, mass the height of new or replacement
structures away from residential neighborhoods for privacy
protection.
d. Consistency of the form and massing of buildings will help
establish continuity along Moorpark Avenue. The size of new
structures should be compatible with adjacent buildings.
e. Building facades should parallel
Moorpark Avenue rather than set
at an angle.
f. When possible, buildings should
front on to the sidewalk with zero
setback to the street.
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windows and balconies overhanging into or adjacent to the nearby
residential area.
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New planting within the Neighborhood Commercial zone should be
consistent with the Suggested Plant Palette located in Table 5 of
Section 2.2.1 of this Specific Plan.
1. Planting
a. Landscaping should be used to soften the impact of large
blank building walls, as well as parking lots. Shrubs and
planters can help screen views to parking lots from the street.
Trees can break up large expanses of pavement while providing
shade for cars and pedestrians.
b. Both deciduous and evergreen trees should be used to
provide a variety of texture, color and form.
c_ Colorful annual or seasonal accent planting (via pots, planter
boxes and hanging pots) should be used to accent entries and
add color and interest to buildings, or special locations.
d. Decorative vines should be considered for use along fences,
garden walls, property -boundaries and perimeter walls, and on
blank building elevations.
e. Freestanding earth berms and /or earth berms near structures
are not permitted unless it is proven that such landscaping
techniques will not detract from the overall Early American,
natural planting theme.
f. Vines, espaliers and potted plants are excellent ways to
texture walls, columns and posts, and shall be used wherever
possible. .
g. Evergreen trees and shrubs should be used whenever a
landscape screen or buffer is required.
h. Nicely detailed gates and iron work can reflect the character
of a business or project. Designs should incorporate artistic
details in the landscape.
i. Relatively short-lived and high maintenance plants shall be
limited to areas receiving regular, skilled maintenance.
2.2.7 Commercial Planned Development (C -2 CPD)
A. Site Development Standards
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses
Uses in the Commercial Planned Development designation shall meet
the requirements for the C -2 CPD designation as shown in Chapter
17.20 of the Moorpark Municipal Code
2. Development Requirements
Development in the Commercial Planned Development designation
shall meet the requirements for the C -2 CPD designation as shown in
Chapter 17.24 of the Moorpark Municipal Code except that the front
yard setbacks shall be established by permit on a case by case basis
depending upon location, adjacent and surrounding land uses.
3. Parking and Signing
Parking and signing shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.32 and
Chapter 17.40, respectively, of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
4. Fences and Walls
Fences and walls shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.24 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code.
B. Design Guidelines
1. General Character
To support the general character of the different residential and
commercial building forms and architecture in the Commercial Planned
Development designation building forms and massing which relate to
the Early American style architecture should be encouraged.
For the CPD design guidelines, refer to the Institutional design
guidelines in Section 2.2.8 of this Specific Plan.
C. Landscape Guidelines
New planting within the CPD designation should be consistent with the
Suggested Plant Palette located in Table 5 of Section 2.2.1 of this Specific
Plan_
For landscape guidelines in the CPD designation, refer to the Institutional
landscape guidelines Section 2.2.8 of this Specific Plan.
2.2.8 Institutional (1)
A. Site Development Standards
1. Land Use and Permitted Uses
Uses in the Institutional designation shall meet the requirements for the
I designation as shown in Chapter 17.20 of the Moorpark Municipal
Code
2. Development Requirements
Development in the Institutional designation shall meet the
requirements for the I designation as shown in Chapter 17.24 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code
3. Parking and Signing
Parking and signing shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.32 and
Chapter 17.40, respectively, of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
4 Fences and Walls
Fences and walls shall comply with Section 17.24.050 of the Moorpark
Municipal Code.
5. Signage
Signing shall comply with Chapter 17.40 of the Moorpark Municipal
Code.
6. Building Maintenance and Renovation
The public facilities in this designation would continue to be maintained
by the City and County. Future expansions should be consistent with
the design guidelines established within this section.
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B. Design Guidelines
1. Architectural Character -
Property designated Institutional is across the street from the Early
American Commercial architecture of the property designated Old
Town Commercial. The existing structures have a California- Spanish
influence however the architecture is of no particular significance and
should not be used as an architectural example for additional
institutional buildings. The Early American Commercial architecture
that is employed in the adjacent C -OT designation should be utilized
for the design of future civic buildings and the remodeling the existing
buildings.
For a detailed description of the Early American Commercial style refer
to Sections 2.2.4 Office and 2.2.5 Old Town Commercial.
2. Roof Forms
One of the most important factors in
determining a building's overall
character is the roof design. This
includes the shape, form, slope,
material, texture and color of roofs. To
ensure consistent architectural quality
roof masses should be proportionate
with the design and scale of the
building.
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a. Varied roof forms within a building such as tower elements,
gabled roofs, and extended eaves, with rafters or corbels can also
be used to add interest.
b. Flat roofs with articulated parapets are encouraged.
C. Continuous mansard roofs are discouraged unless detailed
mansard roof cover treatments are incorporated for visual interest.
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d. Deep roof overhangs are encouraged, especially when used in
balconies, colonnades, canopies, verandas or where they are
specifically used to enhance passive solar design.
I Windows and Doors
a. Entrances to institutional buildings should be prominently
located. Windows and doors should be carefully detailed. Quality
framing, large or deep moldings, detailing, and window box
treatment should be used, where possible, as accents.
b. Windows should be recessed from the exterior wall plane a
minimum of 6 inches to provide greater visual interest.
c. To unify the building facade windows and door frames should be
consistent throughout the structure.
d. The use of multi -paned windows and mullions are recommended
in window and door designs to minimize the expanses of glazing
which detract from the desired historical character.
STOREFRONT WINDOWS AND AWNINGS
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e. To help orient pedestrians and relate the building to the street,
buildings and doors should be carefully located and detailed to
provide a clear sense of entry.
f. Windows should be vertically. rather than horizontally oriented_
Specially designed horizontal accents are permitted when design
reinforces symmetrical facade composition.
4. Balconies
a. Balconies and covered walkways add pedestrian scale to the
building design and to the street are encouraged.
b. Balconies should have sufficient post detailing and posts should
emphasize a sense of strength, balance, and traditional base
Proportions.
c. The ratio between the top of the post, the base and the canopy it
is supporting should be carefully designed so that sufficient wall
surface is present to the next architectural element above.
d. Spindly and undersized posts, and squat, overly massive posts
are not appropriate.
5. Architectural Details
a. Architectural details should be used tc
enhance a new or existing structure adding
color, shadows, and interesting architectural
forms.
b. Framing and relieved detailing around
windows, doors, parapet caps, and building
bases are recommended. Use of window
boxes, balconies, and false balcony features
help enhance two -story structures.
c. To create a more comfortable space for pedestrians, the use of
awnings and canopies are encouraged.
d. Tile accents and brick or detailed wood relief bands are simple
ways to add interest and character to a building facade.
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6. Low Walls
a. Low walls are an important unifying element providing continuity
to the street edge and buffering parking and service areas.
b. The finish material and design should be compatible with the
architectural character of adjacent buildings.
C. Community art display panels may be incorporated into wall
design to enhance community feeling.
d. For a clean, finished look, durability, and safety, walls should
incorporate a wall cap and pilasters at entry points.
e. Breaks in walls should be incorporated to allow for pedestrian
circulation.
7. Building Materials
Building materials and finishes should be selected to reinforce the
overall design intent of the project and to be consistent with the desired
architectural character of the building. The following are suggestions
for the street facades and exposed sides. Backs of buildings should
use similar materials, however, maybe less expensive and more
utilitarian.
Materials and finished should be selected for ease of maintenance and
durability. The following materials are encouraged
a. Roofs
1. Exposed wood structural members such as rafter tails, roof
beams, and corbels
2. Copper accents, gutters, downspouts, and scuppers
3. Concrete or stone or wood corbels
4. Unglazed concrete or clay roofing tiles (slate -like /flat)
b. Building Walls
1.Wood siding (horizontal or vertical)
2. Stucco and brick/stone
3. Stone or brick wainscoting
4. Ornamental tiles, wood, bricks, and glass block can be used
as trim or accents around the base of the building.
c. Low Walls and Fences
1.Finished solid wood fence
2. Stuccoed brick/stone wall with cap detail
3. Wrought iron fence
4. Masonry wall with wrought iron on top
DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS
Roofs which use:
• Brightly colored glazed roofing tiles
• Wood shingles and shakes
• Metal roofing
Building Walls that are:
• Solid brick
• Wood or simulated shingles or shakes
• Reflective or dark glass
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• Synthetic materials made of poor quality and resemblance to
brick masonry
• Corrugated fiberglass
• Coarsely finished or unfinished plywood
• Metal siding
• Unfinished concrete block and split -face block
• T -111 Siding
• Slump stone block
Low Walls and Fences that are:
• Rolled wire, fencing, i.e. chicken wire, pig fencing, etc
• Chain link
• Unfinished materials such as concrete block or plywood
• Vinyl or sheet metal siding
8. Color
Color is an important aspect of the overall building design creating
variation while maintaining an overall consistency within the Civic
Center area. It is very important to keep a balanced color palette using
the correct proportions between the lighter "base colors" and the
brighter "accent colors" on each building.
a. Base Color
Buildings with large expanses of blank walls should have lighter,
subtle base color. The base color on smaller buildings or those
with more elaborate details can use slightly stronger tones. Base
color examples:
1. Light gray
2_ Cream
3. White
4. Pale Flesh
5. Pale Yellow
6. Light Beige
b. Accent Color
Brighter accent color should be used minimally to accent windows,
doors, and awnings. Special materials such as glazed the can also
be used to introduce accent colors on building facades. Accent
color examples:
1. Forest Green
2. Deep Blue Green
3. Brick Red
4. Deep Blue
5. Dark Browns
9. Lighting
Lighting can be used to enhance architectural details creating shadows
as well as provide security to a building
a. Lights should be subtle, directional,
and not over powering or glaring.
Lighting sources should be integrated
into the architectural design.
Examples of well - integrated lights
include soffit lighting and accent light
fixtures which are a design element
unto themselves
b. Accent lighting should be used to
accent landscaping or building details
such as tower elements -and
ornamental windows. It should be low
key to reduce sky glow and or glare.
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c. Light fixtures that illuminate large areas should be avoided.
Lighting used to illuminate store signs should be subtle and non -
glaring Bulbs should not be exposed and should focus light directly
on to the sign or building.
d. Pedestrian lights add interesting architectural detail as well as
provide security and lighting for pedestrians at night. These lights
should be incorporated into the building and parking lot designs and
be well detailed.
e. Recommended lamp types for lighting signs and buildings should
be warmer incandescent halogen, metal halide, or "daylight"
fluorescent bulbs. Cold (blue- tinted) lamp types are not appropriate
precise intensity and types of light should be recommended by a
qualified design. professional.
C. Landscape Guidelines
New planting within this zone should be consistent with the suggested
plant palette located in Table 5 Section 2.2.1 of this Specific Plan.
In addition to the standards in the Single - Family Residential section of
the Specific Plan and requirements of the Moorpark Zoning Code, the
following landscape guidelines shall apply to the Institutional zone.
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1. Planting
a. Trees and planting should be used to soften the mass of
larger buildings, shade parking lots, and accent important areas
such as entries, plazas, and courtyards.
b. The site area devoted to landscaping should be greater than
10 %of the overall lot area.
c. The use of large specimen trees (24" box material, minimum)
as specified in the suggested plant palette is encouraged.
Shrubs shall be a minimum five - gallon, except where standard
nursery and installation practices use one gallon.
d. Top dressings should be a minimum 2" layer composted
organic material to aid in weed control and conservation.
2.2.9 Industrial Park/Light Industrial (M -1)
A. Site Development Standards
1. Land Use
Uses in the Industrial Park/Light Industrial designation shall
meet the requirements for the I designation as shown in Chapter
17.20 of the Moorpark Municipal Code.
2. Development Requirements
Development in the Industrial Park/Light Industrial designation
shall meet the requirements for the M -1 designation as shown in
Chapter 17.24 of the Moorpark Municipal Code
3. Parking and Signing
Parking and signing shall meet the requirements of Chapter
17.32 and Chapter 17.40, respectively, of the Moorpark
Municipal Code.
4 Fences and Walls
Fences and walls shall comply with Section 17.24.050 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code.
5. Signage
Signing shall comply with Chapter 17.40 of the Moorpark
Municipal Code.
6. Building Maintenance and Renovation
Quality maintenance of existing buildings and parcels, combined
with progress in meeting design goals for this land use
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designation are encouraged. To this end, the maintenance
guidelines and incentives as well as the building restoration
guidelines outlined in sections 2.3.1 to 2.3.3 apply to the
Industrial Park designation
B. Design Guidelines
The Industrial Park zones are located along the railroad tracks
adjacent to the Early American Commercial style of the Old Town
Commercial properties. Because of this proximity the architectural
character should be consistent with the Early American Commercial
style of High Street.
General Architectural Character
Early American Commercial Style
1. Roof Forms
a. Varied roof forms accenting a
building such as tower elements,
dormers, cupolas, gabled roofs,
clerestories, extended eaves with
rafters can be used to add interest to
large agrarian structures.
b. Weather vanes are indications of
farmland structures and provide
vertical landmarks to downtown.
c. Single pitch, basic roof structures
are also appropriate to the agrarian
style.
2. Windows and Doors
a. Consistency between windows and door frames should
maintained throughout the structure to unify the building,
be
b. The use of either very large repeated or very small multi -
paned windows and mullions are recommended in window and
door designs to minimize the expanses of glazing which detract
from the desired agrarian character.
c. To create a more comfortable space for pedestrians, the use
of awnings and canopies are encouraged. Canopies protect
people and furniture from inclement weather while bringing the
building fagade to human scale. Awnings also provide a place
to introduce color and signage.
3. Low Walls
a. Low walls are an important unifying element providing
continuity to the street edge and buffering parking and service
areas.
b. Walls should have a minimum height of 2.5 feet and
maximum 4 feet. The finish material and design should be
compatible with the architectural character of adjacent buildings.
c. For a clean, finished look, durability, and safety, walls should
incorporate the wall cap and pilasters at entry points.
d. Breaks in walls should be incorporated to allow for pedestrian
circulation.
4. Building Materials
Building materials
and
finishes should
be
selected to reinforce
the
overall design intent
and
to be consistent with
the
desired architectural
character of the building.
Below are suggestions for
the street facades
and
exposed sides
of
buildings. Backs
of
b;
uildmgs should use
similar materials, however,
utilitarian. Buildings in this
function thus can use less
building design and material
guidelines
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maybe less expensive and more
zone will be primarily utilitarian in
expensive materials, provided the
selection meet the intent of these
a. Materials and finishes should be selected for ease of
maintenance and durability. The following materials are
encouraged:
b. Roofs (see Roof Section for graphic examples)
1. Dimensional asphalt shingles
2. Standing seam metal roof
3. Treated Wood shingles roofs
4. Aluminum, galvanized or corrugated tin accents, gutters,
downspouts, and scuppers
c. Building Walls
1. Horizontal lap siding, board and batten siding, and barn
siding are the most appropriate material to be used on a
main surface of the building.
2. Metal siding
3. Stucco, adobe, and brick are also acceptable materials
4_ Colored concrete block used to simulate brick
5. Stone or brick wainscoting maybe used on buildings
6. Heavy timber construction used in trellises, roof
overhangs, balconies, and other architectural elements
d. Low Walls and Fences
1. Finished solid wood fence
2. Masonry wall with cap detail
3. Brick wall
4. Wrought iron fence
5. Brick or stone masonry wall with wrought iron accent
DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS:
Roofs that use:
• Brightly colored glazed roofing tiles
• Slate or concrete tile
Building Walls that are:
• Reflective or dark glass
• Synthetic materials made of poor quality and resemblance to
brick or masonry
• Corrugated fiberglass
• Coarsely finished or unfinished plywood
• Unfinished concrete block and split -face block
• Shingles
• T -111 Siding
• Slump stone block
Low Walls and Fences
• Rolled wire, fencing, i.e. chicken wire, pig fencing, etc.
• Chain -link
• Unfinished materials such as concrete block or plywood
• Vinyl or sheet metal siding
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5. Color
Color is an important aspect of the overall building design and
street scene creating variation while maintaining an overall
consistency with the surrounding neighborhood. It is very important
to keep a balanced color palette using the correct proportions
between the lighter "base colors" and the brighter "accent colors"
on each building.
a. Base Color
Buildings with large expanses of blank walls should have lighter,
subtle base color. The base color on smaller buildings or those
with more elaborate details can use slightly stronger tones.
Whenever possible, color should include natural, earth tones or
subtle, gray blue colors.
b. Accent Color
Brighter accent color should be used minimally to accent
windows, doors, and awnings.
6. Lighting
Lighting can be used to
enhance architectural details
creating shadows as well as
provide security to a building
and indicate whether a
business is open. Lights should
be subtle, directional, and not
overpowering or glaring.
Lighting sources should be
integrated into the architectural
design. Examples of well
Wait mounted and.iree- :swanning lighting should
complement the building
integrated lights include soffit lighting and accent light fixtures which
are a design element unto themselves.
a. Accent lighting should be used to accent landscaping or
building details such as tower elements and cupolas.
b. Light fixtures that illuminate large areas should be avoided.
Lighting used to illuminate store signs should be subtle and non -
glaring. Bulbs should not be exposed and should focus light
directly onto the sign or building.
c. Pedestrian lights add interesting architectural detail as well as
provide security and lighting for pedestrians at night. These
lights should be incorporated into the building and parking lot
designs and be well detailed.
d. Recommended lamp types for lighting signs and buildings
should be warmer in can descent halogen, metal halide, or
"daylight" fluorescent bulbs Cold (blue- tinted) lamp types are not
appropriate Precise intensity and types of light should be
recommended by a qualified design professional.
C. Landscape Guidelines
New planting within the Industrial Park zone should be consistent with
the Suggested Plant Palette located in Table 5 of Section 2.2.1 of this
Specific Plan.
1. Landscaping should be used to soften
the impact of large blank building walls,
as well as parking lots.
2. Shrubs and planters can help screen
the views of the parking lot from the
street.
3. Trees can break up the expanses of
pavement while providing shade for cars
and pedestrians.
4. Colorful accent planting should be Landscaping can sorfreri
used to accent entries and add color parking cnrs
and interest to buildings.
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2.3 Private Property Maintenance, Expansion, and Renovation
2.3.1 Private Property Maintenance Guidelines
All buildings, public sidewalks, and spaces need to be maintained well
to present a clean, well -kept appearance in the downtown. Keeping
the area free from trash, debris, removing graffiti, repairing cracked
sidewalks, and general cleaning of building facades goes a long way to
beautify downtown Moorpark.
Property owners of buildings which do not currently meet design
guideline criteria should be encouraged to beautify by making simple
changes such as repainting, adding new signage and lighting, installing
awnings, and removal of unsafe and unsightly building features. To
that end, the City has provided a series of photosimulations prepared
by an architect who depicts examples of how existing building facades
can be improved to increase the quality of the architecture and make
the buildings and the area a more desirable place to visit. These
photosimulations are shown as an Appendix to the Specific Plan as
Commercial Photosimulations. This type of work is recommended as a
first tier facade improvement program.
Sections 2.3.1 and 2.3.3 contain development standards and /or
guidelines related to site up keep, land use and renovation. These
standards and guidelines are intended to supplement the City's
existing Municipal Code Title 8, Health and Safety, Chapter 17.08.48
Property Maintenance. However, listed below are some voluntary
building and site maintenance measures encouraged for all districts.
a) Regularly clean and maintain painted and stained surfaces.
b) Treat metal windows and doors for rust protection or finished in
a permanent, opaque color.
c) Business owners should sweep up trash and debris daily
around their buildings.
d) Storefront repairs such as old cracked window mullions, cracks
in stucco, chipped paint, broken windows, damaged signs, etc
should be repaired.
e) Owners of vacant lots should cut weeds and eliminate trash on
a regular basis_
f) Vacant lots should be screened at the street frontage with low
walls and landscaping.
2.3.2 Legal Non - Conforming Uses, Expansions, and Renovations
Chapter 17.52 of the City's Zoning Ordinance (Non- conforming Uses)
allow for the continued operation of uses that current do not conform to
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the established zone or specific plan. With the approval of an
Administrative Permit, the Community Development Director could
grant moderate expansions of non - conforming buildings and uses as
long as the supplemental findings for non - conforming uses are met.
Moderate expansions are defined as floor area or use area increases
of less than fifty percent (50 %) of the total existing floor /use area.
Land use intensification is defined as additional activity or services
offered by a business which increase the degree of non - conformity
from the zone in which the use is located.
When the Director can make all of the following findings, in addition to
any findings required by the Zoning Ordinance moderate expansions of
non - conforming buildings and uses can occur:
A. The property and its associated improvements have
historically been maintained in a clean and well -kept
manner, and /or the nature of the proposed expansion will
result in related site and building improvements which will
improve the overall appearance and compatibility of the use
with adjacent and surrounding land uses; and
B. The proposed expansion incorporates design measures such
as fagade improvements, shielding of future and existing
exterior lighting, and conforming signs, or has proposed
operational measures such as hours of operation, limitations
on outdoor use areas adjacent to sensitive land uses; and
C. The location, orientation, height, and mass of the expansion
will not significantly affect privacy for nearby residences or
inhibit business operations of surrounding commercial uses;
and
D.- The location, orientation; height, and mass of expansion
areas will conform to the design guidelines established for
the land use district in which the use is located; and
E. The expansion of the building or use is in conformance with
the goals and policies of the Downtown Specific Plan.
The Community Development Director may add conditions to the
permit to assure compliance with the above noted findings.
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2.3.3 Lot Consolidation and Incentives
The maximum density in the High to Very High Density Residential
areas can only be achieved when lot consolidation occurs. On the
Specific Plan Zoning Map, Figure 6, those areas are zoned RPD 7 —
14 dwelling units per acre. Lot consolidation allows for greater
flexibility in site design, potential for reduction in the number of
driveways serving the consolidated property and opportunities to more
quickly improve a neighborhood.
Due to the relatively small size of existing lots in the High and Very
High Density Residential area and the narrow lot width a minimum of 2
lots would need to be consolidated in order to take advantage of the
incentive program. A two lot consolidation would increase the number
of units allowed by fifty percent, i.e. from two dwellings to three_ The
greater the number of lots that are consolidated allows for more
flexibility in site design. For example, consolidation of two 45 by 135
foot lots into one lot 90 feet wide by 135 feet deep would allow enough
land area to provide three dwellings each with a two car garage,
minimum 15 foot rear yard and two parking spaces in front of the
garage. The minimum home size would be at least 1,400 square feet
in a two story design. Each development when lots are consolidated
must still meet the development requirements of the Specific Plan as
well as the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The design of the
homes must still conform to the character of the neighborhood in which
the property is located. Single family detached homes are the product
type that is allowed_ The potential resulting number of units per lot, in
relation to lot size, is illustrated on Table 6 below.
Table 6
Minimum Lot
Size
(in sq. ft.)
No of Lots
Allowed Under
Current Zoning
No of Lots
Allowed Under
Incentive
Program
Density
6,000
1
1
7.26
12,000
2
3
10.89
18,000
3
5
12.1
24,000
4
7
12.7
30,000
5
9
13.07
Increases in density up to the maximum dwelling units allowable may
be granted through the approval of a residential planned development
permit in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance. In approving a
density high than the low end of the range the approving authority shall
make all of the following findings:
1. The project is consistent with the City's General Plan and
Specific Plan goals and policies; and
2. The project is consistent with the City's Zoning Ordinance and
the development requirements and design standards of the
Downtown Specific Plan; and
3. The project is compatible with existing and planned surrounding
land use and development; and
4. The project is superior to a lower density design.
EXHIBIT 2
3.0 Circulation, Overall Site Development and Beautification
3.1 Existing Conditions
The major street circulation routes in the plan area are High Street, Spring
Road, Los Angeles Avenue, and Moorpark Avenue. Large trucks have been
restricted from High Street and must use Los Angeles Avenue and Moorpark
Avenue (State Highway 118 and Highway 23) although vehicular traffic is
quite heavy through the High Street corridor. Automobile traffic is expected to
decrease substantially once Spring Road is open from Charles Street to
Walnut Canyon Road.
Sidewalks adjacent to commercial uses on the north side of High Street are
15 feet wide; a good width for a pedestrian- oriented downtown. Sidewalks on
Spring Road and Moorpark Avenue, exist but are minimum width in many
areas and directly adjacent to the curb in many areas. People living in the
nearby residential areas utilize these sidewalks to access the commercial
uses on High Street and Moorpark Avenue.
East/west connections for pedestrians that run parallel to Moorpark Avenue
are the internal streets in the residential sections of the plan area.
Landscaping along High Street and Charles Street is well defined and mature,
while along Moorpark Avenue very little landscaping exists and is frequently
interrupted by the diversity of the land uses, noncontiguous building setbacks,
and clutter from telephone lines and signage poles.
3.2 Circulation System Hierarchy
As shown on the Circulation Element Map Spring Road and Moorpark
Avenue (Highway 23) are the major north /south roads which link northern
portions of the City to Los Angeles Avenue. Heavy Truck traffic is
experienced on Highway 23 traveling to and from the City of Fillmore to the
northeast. Once Spring Road has been completed from Charles Street to
Walnut Canyon Road much of the automobile traffic now using Walnut
Canyon /Moorpark Avenue will be diverted. It is anticipated that High Street
will then carry primarily local traffic in the AM and PM hours. Once traffic
signals at Casey Road/Walnut Canyon Road, High Street/Moorpark Avenue
and Poindexter Avenue /Moorpark Avenue are synchronized, traffic flow along
this reach will dramatically improve.
3.3 Overall Site Development and Beautification
There are two components to overall design; first is the design of the
amenities along the streets and second is how the site design relates to the
street. Streets are truly the public's domain, places where everyone goes and
where the image of a place is shaped: places where the vitality of a town or
an area is measured largely by the composition and life on its streets. Streets
provide an intrinsic opportunity to shape and add character to our
communities. By embracing the street as an important public place, we
create an environment rather than simply a means to get from point A to point
B.
In downtown Moorpark two primary streets play a major role in creating the
ambiance and character of the area; High Street and Moorpark Avenue. In
order to properly establish a long -term vision, revitalization of the downtown
"streetscape" is necessary to establish a blue -print for renovation and new
growth. By painting a picture for these two key downtown streets, the City
can target a vision for realizing the community's desires for beautifying these
important public travel ways in the downtown. Transitional beautification
enhancements into the downtown should be considered for Spring Road at
Los Angeles Avenue and Moorpark Avenue at Los Angeles Avenue to
provide a sense of entry or gateway to the downtown area.
Site development will take time, money, effort, and partnerships between
public and private interests in order to realize its goals. The general goals are
3.3.1 General Goals
a) Retain, expand and attract selected business opportunities in the
downtown and provide amenities to attract shoppers and visitors.
b) Create public plazas and open spaces that serve as focal points and
landmarks for community events.
c) Provide standards and guidelines for the location, amount, type and
quality of new development in downtown.
d) Promote downtown as a special place for cultural and civic events,
dining, entertainment, and shopping.
e) Focus City and Redevelopment Agency investment and public
improvement on the downtown core, giving it the highest priority.
f) Make provisions for entry statements along key corridors to the
downtown, i.e. at Moorpark Avenue near the Birkenshaw House, at
Moorpark Avenue and High Street, and Moorpark Avenue and Spring
Road.
g) Encourage property owners and business owners to help maintain and
improve the appearance of the downtown by upgrading and renovating
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building facades, screening unsightly mechanical equipment,
improving the appearance of their storefront sidewalks, cleaning up
vacant lots, participating in an active merchants association,
developing a downtown icon or logo, and a cooperative plan for
compliance and safety in the downtown.
h) Encourage outdoor seating for food service establishments allowing
encroachments on the public sidewalks to accommodate such
activities.
3.3.2 Building Renovation and New Development Goals
a) New development and expansions of existing buildings downtown shall
be consistent with the design standards and guidelines described in
the downtown Specific Plan and with the requirements of the zone in
which it is located. Infill projects are encouraged to help create the
intensity of development traditionally associated with historic
downtowns.
b) New buildings and remodels of existing buildings shall be consistent
with the development standards and guidelines in the Specific Plan
and the City's Zoning Ordinance.
C) Buildings which have historic or architectural significance should be
preserved, and to the extent possible restored to highlight their
traditional materials and architecture.
3.3.3 Land Use Goals
a) Seek proposals for the development of a retail development, consistent
with the specific plan development standards and guidelines, for the
property the Moorpark Redevelopment Agency owns along the south
side of High Street.
b) Encourage continued investment in the neighborhoods surrounding the
downtown so these neighborhoods continue to improve and remain
viable.
c) Maintain coordination with the VCTC, Union Pacific, and Metrolink to
ensure that vacant and under used sites along the tracks are
maintained and developed with compatible uses that are integrated
into the downtown.
d) Encourage evening activities in the downtown, especially those that
support one another such as dining, strolling, art galleries, crafts, etc.
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e) Actively pursue the relocation of the Post Office in the downtown area
to bring more daily use of the downtown area.
3.3.4 Circulation and Parking Goals
a) Enhance pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile circulation facilities.
b) Pursue directional signage and landscaping in parking lots to help
direct traffic and soften the effect of traffic in parking areas.
c) Encourage facilities that provide for increased pedestrian traffic
downtown such as building awnings, gazebos, informational kiosks or
directional signs, public restrooms, clearly defined crosswalks and
pedestrian ways.
d) Preserve on- street parking and locate off - street parking in places that
are easy to recognize and access, but are well screened from public
sidewalks.
e) Provide more a greater distribution of on -site parking lots to better
serve the businesses along High Street.
3.3.5 Activities, Events and Promotions Goals
a) Create a logo theme in order to establish a downtown identity through
and develop a program of frequent activities tied to that theme.
b) Once the concentration of commercial uses
increases investigate the re- establishment of a
Downtown Merchants Association or possibly
creation of a business improvement district.
c) The City, RDA, and Downtown Merchants
Association should sponsor and encourage
festivals, events, and other activities in the
downtown.
d) Encourage citywide and regional promotions of
the downtown as a district of the City.
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signage on Highway 23 and Highway 118 to increase regional
attraction and tourism.
There are a number of beautification elements for areas within the public
right -of -way. Construction of a public kiosk along the south side of High
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Others can be simply implemented by the City as funding is secured. Use
of bollards, low garden walls, courtyard and the like are just a few
concepts are private property owners could implement with the future
development of their property. Other elements of the streetscape
beautification plan are described on the following pages.
3.3.6 Public Pathways and Plazas
Opportunities exist to connect the
downtown through public sidewalk
and pathways to private plazas and
public gathering spaces. Re -use of
the existing gazebo on the south
side of High Street is encouraged, or
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bandstand structure could provide a
functional alternative for public
performances.
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Pedestrian and bicycle connections should be encouraged through the
use of public sidewalks, private /public paseos, or coves through new
buildings to key landmarks such as the church at the corner of Walnut and
Charles Streets, the civic center, and the Birkenshaw House. The corner
of High Street and Moorpark Avenue which is owned by the
Redevelopment Agency has the potential to become a pocket park or
open space focal point with the opportunity for locating public art within
this space.
Public Plazas /Parks
Small plaza areas integrated into the design of the development on the
south side of High Street along with strategically located public pocket
parks and greens act as an attraction, drawing the public to use these
area._ Providing public and private open space in the form of plaza and
pocket parks also allows for retail commercial to take advantage of this
attraction.
Opportunities exist for the City to acquire strategically located lots for a
park or public facility. A possible location for a public pocket park or green
is at Magnolia Avenue and Charles Street. This area is protected and
may be increased by the vacation of a portion of Magnolia Avenue. A
much needed small play area could be provided for the Charles Street
neighborhood. Opportunities also exist to provide a passive park at
Charles Street and Spring Road with the realignment of Spring Road by
the developer of the Specific Plan to the north. The conversion of this
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3.3.7 Street Trees
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should be given to using decorative tree grates where planting area is
limited and access for the disabled is required. The general tree character
shall be compatible with the mature California Peppers on High Street,
providing a large canopy of shade for pedestrians as well as substantial
greenery to establish rural character. The following species shall be
planted unless other wise specified by the City. On Moorpark Avenue tree
planting is subject to Caltrans approval so long as it is designated as a
state highway.
Street
Botanical Name
High Street
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Moorpark Avenue
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Pistacia chinensis
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Magnolia Court
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Walnut Street
Pistacia chinensis
Bard Street
Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
3.3.8 Medians
Common Name
California Pepper
Flowering Plum
Chinese Pistache
Crape Myrtle
Australian Willow, Wilga
Southern Magnolia
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Chinese Pistache
Bradford Pear
With driveway consolidation along Moorpark Avenue and greater use of
the existing alley on the east side opportunities existing in the future for
installation of raised and planted medians on Moorpark Avenue. If SR 23
is still designated along this reach of Moorpark Avenue, permission from
Caltrans will be needed. Medians would control vehicle- turning
movements and serve to slow traffic and thus reduce noise. The medians
will introduce color and greenery and also provide a place for directional
signage to parking lots, announcing key intersections, and other
downtown features.
3.3.9 Lighting
The City of Moorpark has installed decorative theme lights along High
Street to enhance the character of the street both with the fixture and with
the quality of the lighting. Ultimately, these fixtures should be continued
along Moorpark Avenue to the civic center, and south to the gateway
feature, which will designate the beginning of the downtown core.
Consideration of using these light fixtures as a design element on Bard
and Walnut Streets between High Street and Charles Street, and also
within the Magnolia Court, could also significantly reinforce the small town
scale of downtown. The globes are mounted onto concrete fluted poles,
which should be fitted with bracket hangers to accommodate a custom
banner with a selected downtown logo, and to advertise festivities and
events in the future.
In addition to the decorative street lighting, there should be provisions for
lighting flag poles, directional signage, and entrance signage. Lighted
bollards should be used in areas such as the public plaza and Magnolia
Court. Bollard style lighting should be similar to the light poles and fixtures
and in keeping with the Early American heritage.
3.3.10 Street Furnishings
A six -foot bench and trash receptacle should be
placed every 200 feet along High Street and should
be clustered at transit stops and public plazas.
Decorative planter pots should be placed adjacent
to light posts and /or benches with a maximum
distance of 50 feet between pots. As the existing
benches, trash receptacles and planter boxes need
replacing, they should be replaced with benches,
similar to the Victorian wrought iron and wood
bench that now exists, or an appropriate alternate
approved by the City of Moorpark Community �>
Development Department. Bike racks, lockers, r „:,::: x „::,•,,,,.
newspaper racks, etc., should also be carefully located along the street.
Drinking fountains should be located in public gathering areas, such as
proposed Magnolia Court and the railroad depot plaza. Bollards should be
used to define public plazas and walkways. Properly placed, bollards can
delineate between vehicle and pedestrian zones, creating a safe walking
environment.
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In addition to the street trees and median planting, streetscape planting is
an inexpensive and quick way to beautify a street. Planting along
Moorpark Avenue and High Street should consist of planter pots, flower
boxes on or adjacent to the buildings, parking lot shrub and hedge
screens, plaza landscaping, and building setback landscaping. All
planting done within the downtown core should be consistent with the
suggested plant palette shown in Table 5 in Section 2.2.1. The intent of
the plant palette is to complement the historic architecture with plants that
emulate those used in gardens in that era. Substituted plants should be
used with the approval of the City of Moorpark Community Development
Department.
3.4 Roadway Improvements
In addition to streetscape beautification, a number of roadway
improvements are suggested. No significant realignment of either
Moorpark Avenue or High Street will be required to implement the
improvements. Realign of the intersection of Poindexter Avenue and First
Street is needed to create a four way intersection. This would alleviate the
current circuitous route through that intersection for east and west bound
traffic on Poindexter Avenue. Additionally there will be a need to
consolidate driveways and share parking in order to minimize traffic
conflicts along Moorpark Avenue. More effective use of the alley for
parking and access for the east side of Moorpark Avenue will also aid in
reducing traffic conflicts. Consideration should also be given to closure of
a portion of Magnolia Avenue for park purposes.
3.4.1 Traffic Calming
High Street. To assist in attracting customers to the downtown the traffic
speed on High Street needs to be reduced. There are a number of ways
in which this might occur through the use of traffic calming methods or
devices including, but not limited to blubout or curb extensions, gateway
features, raised intersections, and road narrowing through striping for
diagonal on- street parking. The City should explore all methods of traffic
calming in order to reduce traffic speed, increase safety and make High
Street more pedestrian friendly.
Bard Street: A pedestrian activated stop light should be considered at the
intersection of High and Bard Streets to facilitate pedestrian crossing of
High Street. This would provide a safe point of pedestrian and bicycle
crossing and would slow traffic on High Street. It would also have the
added benefit of increasing merchant visibility as traffic slows or stops for
crossing pedestrians.
3.4.2 Programmed Roadway Improvements
Decorative themed lights have been installed by the City. The decorative
light theme should be considered along Spring Road and Moorpark
Avenue to enhance the ambience and provide for a greater sense of entry
into the High Street area. Improvement to the intersection of Poindexter
Avenue and First Street should be explored to make this a four way
intersection. Consideration should also be given to a cul -de -sac at Everett
Street and Walnut Canyon, with a street connection to Wicks Lane.
3.4.3 Re- striping of High Street
In most small downtown areas that were constructed at in the in the early
1900's on- street parking was diagonal to the curb face. Consideration
should be given to re- striping High Street for diagonal parking. Allowance
for left turn, right turn and through lanes at the intersections of Walnut and
Bard Streets and Spring Road and Moorpark Avenue would have to be
made. At these intersections on- street parking may need to be prohibited
or restricted in order to accommodate traffic flow and turning movements
in peak hours.
3.4.4 Vacation of a Portion of Magnolia Street
Recently the new Fire Station was completed at the northwest corner of
Magnolia Street and High Street. In the process of acquiring the site for
the Fire Station the Redevelopment Agency acquired the residential lot at
the southwest corner of Magnolia Street and Charles Street. This vacant
lot is available for conversion to a pocket park and since the portion of
Magnolia Street adjacent to this lot is not needed for circulation, vacation
of that portion of the street could occur and be added to the park.
Providing a park at this location will serve the residents north of High
Street providing easy access by pedestrians.
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3.4.5 Realignment of Poindexter Avenue and First Street Intersection
Presently the intersection of Poindexter Avenue and First Street at
Moorpark Avenue are off -set causing delays in traffic flow and making
pedestrian access circuitous. This intersection should be realigned so that
it provides a four way configuration. This realignment would provide more
efficient traffic flow, easier signalization, increase the ease of use for
pedestrians, and increase pedestrian and traffic safety.
3.5 Pedestrian /Bicycle Circulation
Opportunities are available as development occurs to provide a
continuous bikeway system through the downtown area connecting the
rest of the City. Once the system is connected to the rest of the City it will
make bicycle travel a more attractive means of transportation throughout
the City. When complete, the bikeway system will provide safe and
convenient Class II bike routes, both within and outside the area. These
connections will provide an essential critical link to regional commuter bike
traffic.
The bikeway plan is fairly simple and envisions development of Class II -A
and B bike lanes along Poindexter Avenue entering the Plan area from the
west, connecting to Moorpark Avenue north to High Street, then east
along High Street and Los Angeles Avenue to Princeton Avenue. Class II
bikeways will also be designated along Spring Road from the south
entering the Plan area at Los Angeles /New Los Angeles Avenue and will
extend north of Charles Street. Other important connections will be
provided on the local streets from Moorpark Avenue to First Street, south
to the Flory School
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Bikeways are defined by these categories:
Class I bike paths: Bike paths provided within a completely
separated right -of -way for the exclusive use of
bicycles and pedestrians, with cross -flow of
motorists minimized minimum eight feet wide.
Class II -A bike lanes: Provides a striped lane for one -way bike travel
on a street or highway. Class IIA bike lanes
are located between the parking stalls and the
traffic lanes, minimum five feet wide.
Class II -B bike lanes: The same as Class IIA, except the bike lane is
located in areas where there is no on street
parking and is adjacent to the curb. Minimum
width four feet where there is no gutter.
Class III bike routes: Bike routes provided within the street right -of-
way designated by signs or permanent
markings insured with pedestrians or motorists.
Re- striping of bike lanes will connect to existing
and planned bike lanes outside of the Specific
Plan area. High Street is being reclassified as
a Class II bike route to better facilitate
pedestrian and bicycle access to the downtown
core.
3.5.1 Bicycle Racks and Bench /Rest Stops
While no specific locations have
been designated in the plan,
bicycle racks and bench /rest stops
should be placed on both
:. Moorpark Avenue and High Street
in order to increase ridership.
Bench /rest stops can consist of a simple bench, seating
area, and canopy trees for shade. Bicycle racks can be
simply bolted to an existing sidewalk, a plaza, or a
paving space in a key area such as downtown.
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Currently, the existing sidewalk and crosswalk connections from the civic
center to downtown, as well as along Moorpark Avenue north to the
Metrolink parking lot are interrupted and not well defined. Opportunities
exist for bulbouts, neckdowns and defined pedestrian crosswalks in
various locations, that will make pedestrians feel more safe and promote
walking convenience.
3.6 Public Transit
3.6.1 Bus Transit
The City currently has a public transportation system which serves the
needs of persons living and /or working in the community. Improved public
transit to the downtown will increase pedestrian circulation and decrease
vehicular trips both through and to the area. Bus connections to Amtrak
and the Metrolink station could be used by commuters as well as visitors
to the downtown.
3.6.2 Rail Service
Amtrak and Metrolink currently serve Moorpark both for regional trips as
well as intra -state service. The rail stop is located off of High Street'and
Moorpark Avenue. As this service increases there is sufficient land south
of the railroad tracks to provide both short-term and long -term parking.
Ingress and egress to this south parking area should be examined in light
of any realignment of the Poindexter Avenue /First Street and Moorpark
Avenue intersection. Alternative for safer and more convenient access
should be explored.
Ongoing coordination with both VCTC and Union Pacific will be necessary
to ensure the safe crossing, at grade at the Metrolink station continues, as
well as appropriate buffers be accommodated along the rail lines and the
City -owned parcels. Further, in order for the City to pursue development
of the High Street property, an agreement that allows vehicle access and
parking on a portion of the VCTC right -of -way is necessary. Preliminary
discussions with VCTC staff has indicated their willingness to support this
use provided setbacks, fencing and buffer criteria can be met. Written
correspondence from VCTC staff indicating their support for this use can
be found in the Appendix to this Plan.
3.7 Gateways and Signage
3.7.1 Designated Gateway Locations
To facilitate circulation into the downtown and recognize the downtown as
a special place in the City, entry monuments should be constructed at the
following gateway locations and coordinated with Caltrans or private land
owners as appropriate. These entry monuments should be subtle, classy
structures that reflect the character of the downtown. Signage should
reflect a downtown logo and directional arrows to key stopping points and
uses. Signs should be lighted, landscaped, and placed prominently at the
back of the sidewalk or as possibly an over - the - street structure. The
following gateway locations are suggested:
High Street and Moorpark Avenue
High Street and Spring Road
Moorpark Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue (approximate
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3.8 Parking
Parking in the downtown specific plan area is divided into to separate
areas, i.e. High Street and Moorpark Avenue. Parking requirements for
Moorpark Avenue should be consistent with the parking requirements of
the City's Zoning Ordinance. Special consideration should be given to the
High Street area for it parking requirements due to the nature of the area,
it state of development and its prominence in the community. While
parking should still be convenient consideration should be given to High
Street as a shopping center or district and allow on- street parking to be
counted toward the current Zoning Ordinance standard. Off - street
parking, both private and public, should be placed behind buildings
whenever possible. Parking lots can be created behind proposed and
existing buildings and reciprocal access and parking agreements should
be utilized to maximize shared parking and consolidating access.
Directional parking sign should also be utilized to guide customers to
parking areas.
3.8.1 Parking Conditions on High Street and Surrounding Streets
A parking survey was performed for the High Street, Walnut Street area
taking count of on- street and off - street parking that has been provided.
On- street parking was based upon actual counts of the existing parking on
Walnut Street and an estimate of 105 angle parking spaces that would be
striped on High Street. Building square footages estimated for all existing
commercial buildings not including the theater. The total square footage
of the existing commercial building is 108,300 square feet, requiring 361
parking spaces based upon a ratio of one space for each 300 square feet
of building square footage. Approximately 105 diagonal on- street parking
spaces can be provided on High Street with an additional 32 parking
spaces on Walnut Street for a total of 137 spaces. Based upon an actual
count of the existing off - street parking there are a total of 143 parking
spaces. Parking for the theater is currently accommodated on the land
owned by the Redevelopment Agency, but this is only a temporary
measure. Future parking for the theater is anticipated to be in the area of
the Civic Center on the west side of Moorpark Avenue, a short distance
from the theater.
3.8.2 Parking Conditions on Moorpark Avenue
Development along the east side of Moorpark Avenue south of First Street
is still primarily in existing single family homes. There are a few
commercial developments that have occurred, all of which meet the
current parking requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Development on
the west side of Moorpark Avenue is primarily commercial and has
existing parking or sufficient areas of land to meet the current parking
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. On street parking on Moorpark
Avenue is not permitted nor anticipated in the future.
3.8.3 Parking Recommendations
Parking along the reach of High Street and its surrounding streets will be
sufficient to meet current and future demand if the following
recommendations are implemented:
a) Development of the Redevelopment Agency owned property
must be at a parking ratio consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
b) Parking for the theater must be accommodated in the plans for
the future Civic Center.
c) Reciprocal access and parking agreements must be required for
all new development. Additional driveways should be minimized
and shared driveway access required where physically feasible.
d) Parking areas should be located behind the buildings whenever
physically possible.
Parking along Moorpark Avenue will be sufficient to meet current and
future demand if the following recommendations are implemented:
a) Development of all property must be at a parking ratio consistent with
the Zoning Ordinance.
b) Properties on the east side of Moorpark Avenue shall utilize the alley
for ingress and egress to its parking areas.
c) Reciprocal access and parking agreements must be required for all
new development. Additional driveways should be minimized and
shared driveway access required where physically feasible.
d) Parking areas should be located behind the buildings whenever
physically possible.
3.8.4 Parking Management Plan
As the High Street and surrounding area builds out parking demand may
increase and parking management maybe necessary. The following
recommendations should be implemented in anticipation of future need:
a) Annually adjust the in lieu parking fee based upon the
construction cost index.
b) Periodically review parking restrictions to make sure that long
term parking is limited and there is an adequate number of
parking space turnover.
c) Work with the downtown merchants to conduct a program so
that employees do not park in street curb spaces.\
d) Negotiate with VCTC for the sale of the existing Metrolink
parking lot and the adjacent vacant land so that additional
parking can be made available to the High Street and
surrounding area. Utilize the parking in -lieu fee to pay back the
cost of acquisition.
e) Work with the VCTC to relocate Metrolink and Amtrak parking to
the south side of the railroad tracks so that parking lots on High
Street are available for customers of the High Street merchants.
f) Provide signage to publicly owned, leased, or used lots.
g) Provide pedestrian amenities, access and directional signs to
public lots.
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ITEM: 8.13.
MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Planning Commission
FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Directo
DATE: July 18, 2006 (PC Meeting of 7/25/2006)
SUBJECT: Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2005 -03 —Amendments to
Chapter 17.24: Lot Area and Coverage, Setbacks, Height and Related
Provisions; Chapter 17.32: Parking, Access and Landscaping
Requirements; and Chapter 17.72: Downtown Specific Plan Overlay
Zone (SP -D)
BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION
Staff presented this project to the Planning Commission on June 27 2005 (staff report
attached) concurrently with the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Downtown Specific
Plan. At its meeting, the Planning Commission questioned staff on the required timeframe
for revisions to the downtown area, parking requirements, incentives for commercial or
redevelopment area property owners, and the possible addition of "smart" shops. The
public hearing was opened and testimony was received from two property owners, both
expressing concerns over parking standards related to requiring reciprocal access and
parking. The Planning Commission continued the item with the public hearing still open to
its July 25, 2006 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Continue to accept public testimony and close the public hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. PC- 2006 -.
ZOA No. 2005 -03.
ATTACHMENTS:
recommending to the City Council approval of
June 27, 2006 Planning Commission Staff Report (without Resolution).
2. Draft PC Resolution with Amended Chapter 17.24, Amended Sections 17.32.025
and 17.32.060 and Amended Chapter 17.72
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MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Planning Commission
FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Direct
DATE: May 1, 2006 (PC Meeting of 6/27106)
SUBJECT: Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2005 -03 — Amendments to
Chapter 17.24: Lot Area and Coverage, Setbacks, Height and Related
Provisions; Chapter 17.32: Parking, Access and Landscaping
Requirements; and Chapter 17.72: Downtown Specific Plan Overlay
Zone (SP -D)
BACKGROUND
In October of 2005, the City Council adopted an interim moratorium on development in
non - residential zones of the Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone and on the use of
decreased parking requirements in the Downtown area. In December, the Council
extended the moratorium until December 8, 2007, at which time the moratorium will expire_
The moratorium could be lifted earlier by the Council upon adoption of new parking
requirements and development regulations. To address Council concerns, the following
items are recommended to be amended:
• Chapter 17.24 -Lot Area and Coverage, Setbacks, Heights and Related Provisions
• Chapter 17.32 - Parking, Access and Landscaping Requirements
• Chapter. 17.72 — Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone (SP -D)
• The Downtown Specific Plan text and exhibits
Proposed amendments to the Zoning Code are analyzed in this report. Proposed
amendments to the Downtown Specific Plan text and exhibits are discussed in a separate
report on this same agenda.
DISCUSSION
Lot Area and Coverage Setbacks Heights and Related Provisions — This chapter of the
Zoning Ordinance contains the development requirements for all of the zones except for
the C -OT zone. It also includes parking restrictions for recreation vehicles. The intent of
the proposed changes is to add in development requirements for the C -OT zone, relocate
the parking restrictions from this chapter to Chapter 17.32, clarify the wall and fencing
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requirements and amend the entire chapter to improve clarity and ease of use. Thiswould
address the examination of setbacks in the commercial, industrial and special purpose
zones as directed by City Council by Resolution No. 96 -1209 adopted on July 2, 1996.
Parking Access and Landscaping Requirements — Proposed parking requirements for
High Street are addressed in this chapter of the Zoning Ordinance. Additionally, recreation
vehicle parking restrictions would be relocated to this chapter. It would be appropriate at
this time to consider amendments to the parking restrictions for recreation vehicles as
directed by City Council by Resolution No. 96 -1237 adopted on October 16, 1996, and
Resolution No. 2001 -1810 adopted on January 17, 2001.
Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone (SP -D) — Presently this zoning text is repetitive of
the Downtown Specific Plan text and is therefore unnecessarily long. Proposed
amendments to this chapter would reduce the text to only what is necessary to establish
the zone, referring to the Specific Plan document for development and design
requirements and parameters.
ANALYSIS
Lot Area and Coverage, Setbacks, Heights and Related Provisions — This chapter is
proposed to be renamed "Development Requirements." Development standards for the C-
OT zone have been added, the parking sections have been moved to Chapter 17.32:
Parking, Access and Landscaping Requirements, walls and fencing requirements have
been clarified, and the entire chapter has been reformatted for ease of use and greater
clarity.
The two tables for OS, AE and R zones and for Commercial, Industrial and Special
Purpose zones, indicating setbacks, height, etc. have been reformatted and expanded.
The tables now include the development requirements for the C -OT zone, and have added
in density consistent with the requirements of the General Plan, minimum lot area, width,
and depth, maximum lot coverage, and references to the parking, signage and lighting
sections of the Zoning Ordinance for those requirements. Staff is also recommending
added flexibility for setbacks on irregularly or unusually shaped lots, setbacks for detached
accessory structures, outdoor fireplaces, and setbacks for flagpoles. In the area offences
and walls, clarification has been made to fence and wall heights and locations in the front
setback area. An allowance for fencing in the downtown residential areas is proposed
different than in the other areas of the City. This is due to the existing nature of the walls
and fences in downtown. Fencing materials such as fiberglass and bamboo sheeting are
now specifically listed as prohibited, requirements for corner cut -offs for visibility regarding
erection of walls and fences are clearly delineated, and authority has been given to the
Community Development Director to approve wall extensions for vines on perimeter tract
walls, i.e. those rear and side yard walls that are adjacent to collector and arterial
roadways.
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Parking Access and Landscaping Requirements— In preparation for the amendment to the
downtown off - street parking requirements, staff conducted a survey of all off street parking
on the High Street properties between Moorpark Avenue on the west and Spring Road on
the east. Since the development on the north side of High Street is the area most
impacted by the lack of off - street parking, staff concentrated its efforts there, with the
following results of its study:
Buildings on North Side High Street (excluding Theater
Required Parking
Total existing off-
Number of Off-
Parking on Lot
Total Existing
at 1 space /300
street parking
Street Parking
Adjacent to Metro
Parking
square feet for
spaces on North
Spaces when High
Lot
108,300 square
Side of High Street
Street is re- striped,
feet
plus On Street
Parking on Walnut
Street
361
143
105+33
31
312
Theater parking was excluded from the study since its parking demands do not normally
occur at the peak parking demand times. It is also anticipated that when the Civic Center
is developed that additional parking will be provided to accommodate the parking needs of
the theater. It should also be noted that for this exercise, parking for restaurants was
calculated at 1 space per 300 square feet of floor area rather than 1 space per 100 square
feet. Since the Redevelopment Agency is in the final process of acquiring the vacant
property west of the Metrolink Parking Lot on the south side of High Street, parking on this
land was counted at an estimated 30 additional off street parking spaces. If the City or the
Redevelopment Agency were to acquire the existing Metrolink Parking Lot with its 62
parking spaces and devote those spaces to High Street parking, there would be an
overage of 12 spaces, or 3% over the requirement of 1 space for 300 square feet of floor
area.
A continuation of the current parking reduction will make parking conditions on High Street
worse. However, because High Street is being planned as a shopping district and because
most people expect that there may be some limitation on parking, staff is comfortable with
allowing a reduction in the parking standard of up to seventy -five percent (75 %) of the 1
space per 300 square feet of floor area. Additionally, continuing to allow the payment of an
in -lieu parking fee is appropriate, but only to buy down to fifty percent (50 %) of the
standard. This recommendation is with the expectation that the Redevelopment Agency
land on the south side of High Street will be parked at one - hundred percent (100 %) of the
parking requirement and with the strong recommendation that the City or the Agency
pursue acquisition of the Metrolink Parking Lot for High Street Parking.
With respect to recreation vehicle parking restrictions and other parking restrictions, this
added section to the General Requirements of Parking Spaces has been moved from
Chapter 17.24. The recreation vehicle parking restrictions have been amended to restrict
parking of recreation vehicles in the front setback area and in particular on the driveway in
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the front setback area. It now requires that the recreation vehicle be parked on a paved
surface in the side or rear yard and that the vehicle must be adjacent to the dwelling or
garage, not extend or protrude further than the front line of the garage or adjacent dwelling
and that the view of the vehicle from the street is screened by a six (6) foot high opaque
and decorative gate.
Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone (SP -D) — The existing text of this zone repeats all of
the development requirements that are listed in Chapter 17.24 and those requirements of
the adopted Downtown Specific Plan. However, it does not contain all of the development
requirements, leading to confusion by applicants and City staff. It is not legally necessary
or required to repeat chapters or sections of the Zoning Ordinance. Simple references to
the appropriate chapters or sections of the Zoning Ordinance and to the Downtown
Specific Plan are sufficient. The proposed amendment does exactly that.
PROCESSING TIME LIMITS
Time limits have been established for the processing of these amendments through the
adoption of the extension of the downtown moratorium which will expire on December 8,
2006. The following timelines have been established for action on this project:
Planning Commission Action Deadline: September 26, 2006
City Council Action Deadline First Reading: October 18, 2006
City Council Action Deadline Second Reading: November 1, 2006
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
In accordance with the City's environmental review procedures adopted by resolution, the
Community Development Director determines the level of review necessary for a project to
comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Some projects may be
exempt from review based upon a specific category listed in CEQA. Other projects may be
exempt under a general rule that environmental review is not necessary where it can be
determined that there would be no possibility of significant effect upon the environment. A
project which does not qualify for an exemption requires the preparation of an Initial Study
to assess the level of potential environmental impacts.
The Director has reviewed this project and found it to qualify for a General Rule Exemption
in accordance with Section 15061 of California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines).
No further environmental documentation is required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. PC -2006- recommending to the City Council approval of
ZOA 2005 -03.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibits
A. Existing Chapter 17.24
B. Existing Sections 17.32.025 and 17.32.060
C. Existing Chapter 17.72
2. Draft PC Resolution with Amended Chapter 17.24, Amended Sections 17.32.025
and 17.32.060 and Amended Chapter 17.72
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2006-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2005 -03 TO
AMEND CHAPTER 17.24: LOT AREA AND COVERAGE, SETBACKS,
HEIGHT AND RELATED PROVISIONS, CHAPTER 17.32: PARKING,
ACCESS AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS (SECTIONS
17.32.025: DOWNTOWN PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND 17.32.060:
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF PARKING SPACES (INCLUDING
AMENDMENTS TO THE RECREATION VEHICLE PARKING
REQUIREMENTS)), AND CHAPTER 17.72: DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC
PLAN OVERLAY ZONE (SP -D) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2005, the City Council adopted a moratorium on
development in non - residential zones of the Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone and
on decreased parking requirements in the Downtown area which expires on December
8, 2006; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of June 27, 2006, the Planning Commission
conducted a duly- noticed public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2005-
03, proposed amendments to Chapter 17.24: Lot Area and Coverage, Setbacks, Height
and Related Provisions, Chapter 17.32: Parking, Access and Landscaping
Requirements (Sections 17.32.025: Downtown Parking Requirements and 17.32.060:
General Requirements of Parking Spaces (including amendments to the recreation
vehicle parking requirements)), and Chapter 17.72: Downtown Specific Plan Overlay
Zone (SP -D) of the Moorpark Municipal Code, received public testimony on the
proposed amendments, and after receiving oral and written public testimony, closed
the public hearing and reached a decision; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurs with the Community
Development Director's determination that this project is exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act by the general rule that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have a significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN CONSISTENCY: The
Planning Commission finds Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2005 -03 to be
consistent with the City of Moorpark General Plan and all adopted Specific Plans,
provided that Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan No. 1995 -01 (Downtown Specific
Plan) is adopted.
SECTION 2. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommends
to the City Council adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 17.24: Lot Area and
Coverage, Setbacks, Height and Related Provisions of the Moorpark Municipal Code
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by changing the Title of the Chapter to "Development Requirements" and amending in
its entirety Chapter 17.24 as recommended by staff and shown in Exhibit 1, attached.
SECTION 3. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommends
to the City Council adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 17.32: Parking, Access
and Landscaping (Sections 17.32.025: Downtown Parking Requirements and
17.32.060: General Requirements of Parking Spaces) of the Moorpark Municipal Code
as recommended by staff and shown in Exhibit 2, attached.
SECTION 4. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommends
to the City Council adoption of an ordinance to amend Chapter 17.72: Downtown
Specific Plan Overlay Zone (SP -D) of the Moorpark Municipal Code in its entirety as
recommended by staff and shown as Exhibit 3, attached.
SECTION 5. CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION: The Community
Development Director shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a
cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES-
ABSTAIN-
ABSENT-
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 27th DAY OF JUNE, 2006.
Kip A. Landis, Chair
ATTEST:
Barry K. Hogan
Community Development Director
Exhibit 1: Draft Amendments to Moorpark Municipal Code Chapter 17.24: Lot Area and
Coverage, Setbacks, Height and Related Provisions
Exhibit 2: Draft Amendments to Moorpark Municipal Code Chapter 17.32: Parking, Access
and Landscaping Requirements (Sections 17.32.025: Downtown Parking
Requirements and 17.32.060: General Requirements of Parking Spaces)
Exhibit 3: Draft Amendments to Moorpark Municipal Code Chapter 17.72: Downtown
Specific Plan Overlay Zone (SP -D)
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EXHIBIT 1
DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.24: LOT
AREA AND COVERAGE, SETBACKS, HEIGHT AND RELATED PROVISIONS
17.24.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to set forth specific development requirements for all
zones in the city in order to provide adequate separation for light, air, safety, and open
space as well as to provide an aesthetically pleasing environment in which to live, work
and recreate.
17.24.020 Open space, agriculture and residential zone development
requirements.
Table 1 below indicates the minimum development requirements for buildings and
accessory structures in the open space, agricultural and residential zones with respect
to lot area, setback, height and building coverage unless indicated otherwise.
Maximum density and minimum lot dimensions (A — D) only apply to the creation of
new lots by subdivision or the amendment of existing lots by lot line adjustment and do
not otherwise restrict the use of the lot. Lot areas and dimensions (B — D) do not apply
to lots created for public or public utility uses. All setbacks shall be landscaped except
for required walkways and driveways. No parking shall be permitted in any setback
Chapter 17.24
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Sections:
17.24.010
Purpose.
17.24.020
Open space, agriculture and residential zone
development requirements.
17.24.025
Open Space, Agriculture and Residential
Property development standards — Additional
requirements.
17.24.030
Open Space, Agricultural and Residential
Zones walls and fences.
17.24.035
Commercial, industrial and special purpose
zone development requirements.
17.24.040
Commercial, Industrial and Special Purpose
Zones Property development standards —
Additional requirements.
17.24.045
Accessory structures in commercial,
industrial, and special purpose zones.
17.24.050
Walls and fences in commercial, industrial and
special purpose zones.
17.24.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to set forth specific development requirements for all
zones in the city in order to provide adequate separation for light, air, safety, and open
space as well as to provide an aesthetically pleasing environment in which to live, work
and recreate.
17.24.020 Open space, agriculture and residential zone development
requirements.
Table 1 below indicates the minimum development requirements for buildings and
accessory structures in the open space, agricultural and residential zones with respect
to lot area, setback, height and building coverage unless indicated otherwise.
Maximum density and minimum lot dimensions (A — D) only apply to the creation of
new lots by subdivision or the amendment of existing lots by lot line adjustment and do
not otherwise restrict the use of the lot. Lot areas and dimensions (B — D) do not apply
to lots created for public or public utility uses. All setbacks shall be landscaped except
for required walkways and driveways. No parking shall be permitted in any setback
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area except when on a driveway or as allowed by Chapter 17.32 Parking. Additional
development requirements are given in the sections following Table 1. Development in
any of the zones shall follow the requirements of this Title including but not limited to
parking, lighting, landscaping, signing, operation and entitlement. All construction must
be performed within the hours allowed by Chapter 15.26 and Chapter 17.53.
Table 1
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR O -S, A -E AND R -ZONES
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General
O -S
A -E
R -A
R -O
R -E
R -1
R -2
RPD,
Requirements
TPD
A. Density — Maximum
1 du /10
1 du /40
By
dwell Iing units per gross
acres
acres
1.0
2.0
4.0
7.0
15.0
permit
acre
B. Net lot area (in
B y
square feet unless
10 acres
40 acres
1 acre
20,000
10,000
6,225
6500
permit
noted)' .
C. 1. Lot width (in feet)
110
110
100
80
80
60
60
By
permit
C. 2. Cul -de -sac or
By
odd - shaped lot width (in
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
permit
feet)
C. 3. Flag lot "pole"
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
By
width (in feet)
permit
D. Lot depth (in feet)
150
150
100
100
100
100
100
By
permit
E. Front yard setback,
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
By
(in feet)
permit
F. Side yard setback,
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
By
interior side (in feet) 3
permit
G. Side yard setback,
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
By
street side (in feet)
permit
H. Rear and setback
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
By
(in feet)
permit
I. Lot coverage,
By
maximum (in
20
10
35
35
35
50
50
permit
percentage)
J. Building and
structure height,
35, with no limitation as to the number of stories so long as the height
By
maximum (in feet)
is not exceeded
permit
K. Parking shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.32
L. Signage shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.40
M. Lighting shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.30
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Notes: 1. Zone suffix may establish different minimum lot area.
2. See Section 17.24.025D.6 for exception.
3. Two (2) story residences with windows facing the adjacent property shall have a minimum ten (10) foot side -yard
setback (second story only) and a twenty (20) foot rear yard setback (second story only) from the adjacent property line.
17.24.025 Open Space, Agriculture and Residential Property
development standards — Additional requirements.
In addition to the standards of Chapter 17.36 the following standards shall apply.
A. Required Setbacks.
1, Street Setbacks. Street setbacks shall be measured from the ultimate street right -
of -way or the maximum required street width if said street is proposed to be private or
is now a private street.
2. Curved Street Setbacks. Each lot or parcel on a cul -de -sac, curved street or
dead -end street shall meet the minimum lot width requirement at the required front
setback of the zone. The setback is measured along the perpendicular taken from the
front radiused property line (see example below)
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3. Flag Lots. Flag lots shall meet the minimum setback and lot dimension
requirements in the "flag" portion of the lot. The flag "pole" portion of a flag lot shall not
be counted toward the minimum lot area requirement.
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4. Existing Setbacks. Where a portion of a residential building is nonconforming in
terms of current rear yard and /or side yard setbacks, the existing distance from the side
or rear lot line established by the nonconforming portion of the building shall be used
as the required setback distance for any additions to that building in the side yard and
rear yard areas.
5. Irregularly Shaped Lots. In situations where a single - family residential lot is so
irregular, as to prohibit or unduly restrict the construction of a single - family home, within
the required setbacks noted in this title, the Community Development Director shall
have the authority to alter the setback locations, i.e., front, side and rear yards, to
enable the property owner to enjoy the same privileges as those enjoyed by other
property owners in the same area.
6. Side Entry Carports and Garages. In the R -1 and R -2 zones, front setbacks for
side entry carports or garages shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet of the front
property line.
7. Accessory Structures. Accessory buildings and /or structures shall meet all of the
requirements for location of the main structure as constructed or required by the zone,
whichever is less restrictive; except as provided in this subsection:
a. A detached accessory structure shall meet the setback requirements of the
main building for the front and street side yard areas.
b. A detached accessory structure may be located within an interior side yard or
rear yard provided that such structure is located no closer than three (3) feet to an
interior side or rear lot line and is at least 6 feet from the main structure unless
additional fire resistive construction is provided in accordance with Chapter 15.04,
Building Code. One -story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the projected roof area does not exceed
120 square feet may be located anywhere on a single - family residential lot, except
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within the front and street side yard areas, provided the eaves do not over -hang
adjacent property.
c. Swimming pools and spas, including diving boards and slides and similar
devices, shall be located a minimum of three (3) feet from the main structure, within
five (5) feet of the rear and side property lines and shall comply with all fencing
requirements of Chapter 15.04, Building Code and Section 17.24.030.
d. Canopies, patios and breezeways attached to the main building or connecting
the main building with a detached accessory building, may extend into a required rear
or interior side yard; provided, that portions of such structures extending into the yard-
i. Shall not exceed 15 feet in height or project closer than five (5) feet to an
interior side yard or closer than 10 feet at the rear lot line;
ii. Shall be entirely open on at least three sides for patios and canopies except
for necessary supporting columns. A roof connecting a main building and an accessory
building shall be open on two sides.
e. Architectural features, including but not limited to covered porches, steps,
eaves, awnings, chimneys, balconies, stairways, wing walls and bay windows, may
project not more than two and one -half (2 '/2) feet into any required front yard area, not
more than four (4) feet into any required rear yard area, and not more than two (2) feet
into any required side yard setback area.
f. Outdoor fireplaces must be at least ten (10) feet from the main structure and
three (3) feet from interior side and rear property lines.
g. Heating and cooling and other mechanical equipment, including pool
equipment and necessary appurtenances shall be a minimum of three (3) feet from any
side or rear lot line, not be visible from the street, and be enclosed by a minimum four
(4) foot high masonry wall except on the side where access is provided or abuts a
structure.
h. Uncovered porches, platforms, or landings that do not extend above the floor
level of the first floor of the main structure may extend into required setback areas not
more than six (6) feet.
i. Safety guard railings required for stairs, landings, porches, and depressed
ramps may encroach into front, side or rear setback areas, provided they are open and
do not exceed forty -two (42) inches in height.
j. Decks on the second floor of a home shall be at least ten (10) feet from the
rear and side property lines. The color and the materials of the second story deck shall
complement those of the main structure.
k. A flagpole not exceeding twenty -five (25) feet in height may be located in the
front or rear yard setback area so long as it is at least ten (10) feet from the front or
rear property line and does not encroach into the required side yard or street side yard
setback area. Flag size restrictions shall comply with the requirements of Section
17.40.020 under the definition of "signs" item "i ".
B. Lot Coverage. Lot coverage shall include all buildings, carports, structures and
accessory buildings, except that patios, patio covers that are open on no less than
three sides, pools, spas, and freestanding open air gazebos shall not be counted as lot
coverage.
C. Miscellaneous.
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1. Utility Connections. All utility connections shall be designed to coordinate with the
architectural elements of the site so as not to be exposed except where necessary.
Pad - mounted transformers and /or meter box locations shall be included in the site plan
with screening treatment approved by the Director.
2. Floodplain. All development in the floodplain shall be in accordance with the
National Flood Insurance requirements and Chapter 15.24 of the Moorpark Municipal
Code.
3. Architectural Appurtenances. Steeples, institutional symbols, bell towers, clock
towers or other similar architectural appurtenances on institutional buildings in the
agricultural, open space, and residential zones may exceed the maximum height of 35
feet. Proposals for such appurtenances, however, shall be evaluated on a case -by-
case basis in conjunction with the required permit for the proposed use so that
architectural compatibility and appropriate building scale for the neighborhood is
achieved and maintained.
4. Garage Conversions. Conversions of existing garages into habitable space is
permitted only when replaced with the equivalent covered parking as required by
Chapter 17.32 Parking, Access and Landscaping Requirements or such that was
provided at the time the dwelling was constructed, whichever is less.
5. Antennas, Ground - Mounted. Ground - mounted citizens' band and amateur radio
transmitting and receiving antennas, intended for private, noncommercial use
accessory to a dwelling, may be erected up to a maximum height of forty (40) feet.
Ground - mounted antennas may be erected above the height limit of forty (40) feet,
under the permit prescribed by this Title, provided that no antenna or mast shall exceed
seventy -five (75) feet in height, and the design of such antennas shall be in accordance
with Section 17.28.020(A).
6. Street Improvements. No development shall occur on any property unless all
street frontages that the property abuts or is adjacent to are fully improved according to
adopted City standards and consistent with the Moorpark General Plan.
17.24.030 Open Space, Agricultural and Residential Zones walls and
fences.
Requirements for walls and fences in open space, agricultural and residential zones
shall be as follows:
A. A wall, fence, retaining wall or any combination thereof, shall not exceed six (6) feet
in height except as herein provided. When a retaining wall is used to increase usable
lot area, the sum total of any combination of fence or wall and retaining wall shall not
exceed six (6) feet in height, unless a five (5) foot landscape area is provided between
the retaining wall and the fence or wall. When the five (5) foot landscape area is
provided, each individual fence or wall or retaining wall shall not exceed six (6) feet in
height (see below).
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B. Where there is a grade difference between two (2) properties that share a common
property line fence /wall, the fence /wall height shall be measured from the highest finish
grade, provided that the distance from the lower grade to the top of the fence shall not
exceed ten (10) feet. Where the height of ten (10) feet would be exceeded the
requirements of section 17.24.030A shall be met.
C. Within the R -1 and R -2 areas of the Downtown Specific Plan and in the area north of
Los Angeles Avenue between Moorpark Avenue and Spring Road south of High Street,
fences and walls may be allowed in the required front yard setback area up to six (6)
feet in height, however the last two (2) feet of the fence or wall shall be constructed of
visually open and decorative fencing (at least 75% open, see below), unless the wall is
a retaining wall or additional height is approved for noise attenuation purposes.
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D. A solid wall or fence not more than six (6) feet in height may be maintained along
the interior side or rear lot lines, provided, that such wall or fence does not extend into
a required front yard except for noise attenuation as required by the City and as
provided in this Chapter.
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E. Fences and walls may be allowed in required front yard area up to six (6) feet in
height, however the last two (3) feet of the fence or wall shall be constructed of visually
open and decorative fencing (at least 75% open, see below), unless the wall is a
retaining wall or additional height is approved for noise attenuation purposes.
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F. A wall or fence adjacent to a driveway or street providing vehicular access to an
abutting lot or street shall not exceed three (3) feet in height within 15 feet of the
intersection of the driveway and the street right -of -way and /or shall comply with
CalTrans design standards for site visibility as adopted by the City. Final determination
shall be by the Community Development Director. Corner cut -offs may be required for
safety and visibility (see example below).
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STREET
G. Walls and fences in street yard frontages or visible from the street shall be
constructed out of durable, substantial, and decorative matierials. Fiberglass sheeting,
bamboo sheeting and other similar non - durable materials are not permitted for fencing
in street yard frontages. Plain concrete materials are also not permitted for walls in
street yard frontages or visible form the street.
H. A wall or fence up to ten (10) feet in height may be allowed by the Community
Development Director where necessary for noise attenuation from arterial streets or
other noise sources. Chainlink or similar material fencing up to twelve (12) feet high,
with windscreening shall be permitted for tennis /recreation courts so long as such
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fencing is located outside the required front, side and rear setbacks of the zone in
which it is located.
I. Use of barbed wire strands, razor wire, or concertina wire (coiled barbed wire) is
prohibited in the Open Space, Agricultural, and Residential zones.
J. With the approval of an Administrative Permit, walls or fences located along the rear
or street side property lines which are adjacent to an arterial or collector road may be
allowed to increase the visual wall /fence height up to an additional two (2) feet through
the construction of a durable metal open trellis so that vines may be planted throughout
the trellis. The trellis construction must meet city standards for construction.
K. All fences and walls (including retaining walls) shall be constructed of new or good
used material and in accordance with the methods of construction which conform to the
requirements of Chapter 15.08, Building Code. Additionally, they shall be maintained in
a state of good repair. Any dilapidated, dangerous or unsightly fences or retaining walls
shall be repaired or removed.
17.24.035 Commercial, industrial and special purpose zone development
requirements.
Table 1 below indicates the minimum development requirements for buildings and
accessory structures in the commercial, industrial and special purpose zones with
respect to lot area, setback, height and building coverage unless indicated otherwise.
Minimum lot area (B) only applies to the creation of new lots by subdivision or the
amendment of existing lots by lot line adjustment and does not otherwise restrict the
use of the lot. Minimum lot area (B) also does not apply to lots created for public or
public utility uses. All setbacks shall be landscaped except for required walkways and
driveways. No parking shall be permitted in any setback area except when on a
driveway or as allowed by Chapter 17.32 Parking. Additional development
requirements are given in the sections following the Table 1. Development in any of
the zones shall follow the requirements of this Title including, but not limited to parking,
lighting, landscaping, signing, operation and entitlement. All construction must be
performed within the hours allowed by Chapter 15.26 and Chapter 17.53.
Table 1
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL,
INDUSTRIAL AND SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
General
Requirements
C -O
C -1
C -OT
C2, CPD
M -1
M -2
P -C
I
A. Floor Area
Ratio, maximum
(the ratio of gross floor
0.50
0.25
0.38
0.252
0.38
0.38
By
By
area to the gross
permit
permit
project site)
1B. Lot area (in
None
None
None
None
10,000 1
10,000.
100
By
y
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square feet)
acres
permit.
20 except
20 except
20 except
20, except
20, except
when next
when next
when next
next to
when next to
C. Front yard
'
toa4or6
toa4or6
0
toa4or6
or across the
or across the
By
By
setback (in feet)
lane road,
lane road,
lane road,
street from R
street from R
permit
permit
then 30
then 30
then 30
zone, then
zone, then
30
30
D. Interior side
5 except
5 except
yard setback (in
5
5
0
5
when next to
when next to
By
By
feet)
R zone, then
R zone, then
permit
permit
by permit
by permit
5 except
5 except
5 except
5 except
5 except
E. Street side yard
when next
when next
when next
when next to
when next to
By
By
setback (in feet)
toa4or6
toa4or6
5
toa4or6
R zone, then
R zone, then
permit
permit
lane road,
lane road,
lane road,
by permit
by permit
then 10
then 10
then 10
10 unless
10 unless
10 unless
10 unless
10 unless
10 unless
F. Rear yard
next to C
next to C
next to C
next to C
next to C or
next to C or
By
By
setback (in feet)
or M zone,
or M zone,
or M zone,
or M zone,
M zone, then
M zone, then
permit
permit
then 0
then 0
then 0
then 0
0
0
G. Building and
By
By
structure height,
25
35
35
By permit
30
30
permit
permit
maximum3 (in feet)
H. Parking shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.32
I. Signage shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.40
J. Lighting shall meet the requirements of Chapter 17.30
Notes
1. Measurement of setbacks shall be from the ultimate right -of -way of streets as shown on the adopted
Circulation Element Map of the Moorpark General Plan or in the case of a roadway not shown on the
Circulation Element Map, the measurement shall be from the edge of the right -of -way required by the City.
Public or private alleys shall not be counted as part of the required setback.
2. Sites greater than eight (8) acres that are adjacent to both a freeway interchange and an arterial roadway as
identified in the Circulation Element and that are not adjacent to planned residential uses may be developed
with retail furniture or appliance stores with attached distribution /warehouse facilities at a maximum 0.38 FAR
when all other standards of the Zoning Ordinance are met.
3. Height may be increased (to maximum 60') with approval of a conditional use permit.
17.24.040 Commercial, Industrial and Special Purpose Zones Property
development standards — Additional requirements.
In addition to the standards of Chapter 17.36 the following standards shall apply.
A. Vehicular Access. Each building site shall have a minimum twenty -five (25) foot wide
vehicular access to a public street.
B. Setbacks Adjacent to R Zone. Wherever a lot in the commercial or industrial zone
abuts a lot in any residential zone, the minimum setback may be increased by the
approving authority in situations where, in the opinion of the approving authority,
additional distance would help to mitigate or alleviate potential problems or hazards.
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C. Floodplain. All development in the floodplain shall be in accordance with the
National Flood Insurance requirements and local ordinance.
D. Architectural Appurtenances. Clocks, tower elements, and similar ornamental design
elements on structures, may exceed the maximum height of thirty -five (35) feet,
provided the additional height does not create additional floor area. Proposals for such
appurtenances, however, shall be evaluated through the entitlement review application
process on a case -by -case basis so that architectural compatibility and appropriate
building scale are achieved and maintained.
E. Landscaping. All planting and irrigation shall be in accordance with the City's
Landscape Manual. All required landscaping shall be permanently maintained in a
healthy and thriving condition, free from weeds, trash and debris.
F. Masonry Walls and Landscape Screens. Where a commercial or industrial
development abuts property in any residential zone, a masonry wall or equivalent noise
attenuation structure, a minimum of eight feet in height from the highest finished grade
at the property line shall be erected and maintained between such uses and the
residential zone. In addition, 15- gallon or larger trees, no less than 20 feet on- center,
and shrubbery shall be installed and maintained along the project side of the wall in a
minimum five - foot -wide, raised landscaped planter to provide a dense landscape
screen.
G. Mechanical Equipment — Screening. All mechanical equipment shall be
architecturally screened from view. When ground- mounted mechanical equipment is
used including, but not limited to heating and air conditioning units, such equipment
shall be completely screened from surrounding properties by use of a wall or fence or
shall be enclosed within a building. Structural and design plans for any required
screening under the provisions of this section shall be approved by the Community
Development Director and Building Official.
H. Roof Appurtenances — Screening. All roof appurtenances including, but not limited
to, air conditioning units, roof access ladders, and mechanical equipment shall be --
located below the lowest roof parapet that exists on the building to ensure that it is fully
screened from view from on -site parking areas, adjacent public streets and adjacent
residentially zoned property.
I. Reciprocal Ingress, Egress, Parking and Drainage. Reciprocal ingress, egress,
circulation, parking and drainage arrangements shall be required to facilitate the ease
of vehicular movement between adjoining properties as well as drainage.
J. Testing. Whenever there is a question of conformance with a performance standard
of this section or a condition of approval of the project, the Community Development
Director shall require the property owner or operator to engage the services of a City
approved testing firm. Copies of all such tests shall be furnished to the Community
Development Director.
K. In all commercial and industrial zones the conversion of the project to condominium
ownership shall meet all requirements of the zone to the maximum extent possible
within the constraints of the existing development. In no case shall the requirements of
the Fire Code, sign ordinance, and screening standards of Section 17.24.040 be
waived.
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L. No outdoor paging systems or telephone bells or similar devices shall be used on
commercial or industrial properties which abut residentially zoned properties.
M. Street Improvements. No development shall occur on any property unless all street
frontages that the property abuts or is adjacent to is fully improved according to
adopted City standards and consistent with the Moorpark General Plan.
17.24.045 Accessory structures in commercial, industrial, and special
purpose zones.
Accessory structures in commercial, industrial and special purpose zones shall be as
follows:
A. Accessory structures shall not be located in front of or on the street side of the main
building(s).
B. Accessory structures shall meet all of the setback requirements for main buildings.
C. Porches, steps, architectural features such as canopies or eaves, and chimneys,
balconies or stairways may project not more than four feet into any required yard area.
D. Outdoor swimming pools and spas shall be located a minimum of three feet from the
main structure. Exterior or interior walls and shall comply with all fencing requirements
of Chapter 15.08, Building Code and the requirements of Section 17.24.050.
17.24.050 Walls and fences in commercial, industrial and special
purpose zones.
Wall and fence requirements in commercial, industrial and special purpose zones shall
be as follows:
A. In any required front or street side yard area, a wall or fence shall not exceed three
(3) feet in height. In the required front or exterior side yard, where a retaining wall is
used to increase usable lot area, a fence or wall not exceeding three (3) feet in height
may also be erected; provided, that the fence or wall is set back a minimum of five feet
from the retaining wall.
B. In any required rear or interior side yard area, a wall or fence shall not exceed eight
(8) feet in height except in those instances where there is a grade difference or a noise
attenuation requirement. When a retaining wall is used to increase usable lot area, the
sum total of any combination of fence or wall and retaining wall shall not exceed ten
(10) feet in height, unless a five -foot landscape area is provided between the retaining
wall and the fence or wall.
C. A wall or fence adjacent to a driveway or street providing vehicular access to an
abutting lot or street shall not exceed three (3) feet in height within 15 feet of the
intersection of the driveway and the street right -of -way and /or shall comply with
Caltrans's design standards for site visibility. Final height determination shall be by the
Community Development Director. Corner cut -offs may be required for safety and
visibility (see example below).
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TRIANGLE
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D. Walls and fences in street yard frontages or visible from the street shall be
constructed out of durable, substantial, and decorative matierials. Fiberglass sheeting,
bamboo sheeting or other similar non - durable materials are not permitted for fencing in
street yard frontages. Plain concrete materials are also not permitted for walls in street
yard frontagesor visible from the street.
E. Where there is a grade difference between two (2) properties the fence /wall height
shall be measured from the highest finish grade, provided that the distance from the
lower grade to the top of the fence shall not exceed ten (10) feet. Where the height of
ten (10) feet would be exceeded the requirements of section 17.24.050A shall be met.
F. All fences and walls (including retaining walls) shall be constructed of new or good
used material and in accordance with the methods of construction which conform to the
requirements of Chapter 15.08, Building Code. Additionally, they shall be maintained in
a state of good repair. Any dilapidated, dangerous or unsightly fences or retaining walls
shall be repaired or removed.
G. Barbed Wire Strands, Razor Wire or Concertina Wire (coiled barbed wire). Use of
barbed wire strands, razor wire or concertina wire shall meet the following
requirements:
1. Such fencing shall only be permitted on industrially zoned property that is not
adjacent to or across the street from R zoned property, or a school, and where a
finding can be made that use of such fencing material is required to protect the public
health, safety and welfare.
2. If approved, such fencing material shall be placed at the top of a wall or fence,
shall have a minimum vertical clearance of six feet above grade, and shall be
maintained in a safe condition.
3i. In no case shall such fencing be permitted along Los Angeles Avenue.
4. Barbed wire or any other type of wire fencing shall not be kept in an unsafe,
abandoned or materially dangerous condition. Unmaintained wire fencing, including but
not limited to, barbed wire, razor wire and concertina wire (coiled barbed wire), is
declared to be a public nuisance and shall be subject to the nuisance abatement
procedure, Chapter 17.56.
5. Razor wire or concertina wire shall not be placed on the rooftop of any building.
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EXHIBIT 2
DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.32:
PARKING, ACCESS AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
17.32.025 High street area parking requirements.
Commercial development on High Street is unique within the city and its parking must
be addressed in a manner different than parking for other commercial development.
The Downtown Specific Plan establishes standards for development which are unique
to the downtown and High Street in particular. Parking in the High Street area (from
Moorpark Avenue on the east to Spring Road on the west and Walnut Street from High
Street to Charles Street) shall meet three - quarters of the required parking pursuant to
Section 17.32.010 of this chapter. In -lieu of meeting the required parking the applicant
may pay a fee to reduce the required on -site parking to one -half of the required parking
pursuant to Section 17.32.010... The fee shall be established by city council resolution
and shall be used to offset a portion of the cost required to construct public parking
facilities in the downtown area.
17.32.060 General requirements of parking spaces.
(Amendments to Subsections D and E only)
D. Parking in residential setbacks. Parking within setback areas in open space,
agricultural and residential zones shall meet the requirements of Section 17.32.010 and
the following:
1. Operable Motor Vehicles. Motor vehicles parked within any required front, rear or
side setback must be fully operative, licensed and registered vehicles. Such vehicles
may only be parked within the driveway access to the required parking or on a paved
area (asphalt, concrete, or other hardscape materials) adjacent to the driveway, as an
accessory use to a dwelling. Any additional paved area for parking purposes may not
exceed fifty percent (50 %) of the area covered by the existing driveway and not exceed
thirty (30) feet in total width. The vehicle parking or driveway area must be connected
to a city approved access and driveway.
2. Recreation Vehicle Parking.
a. If a recreation vehicle is used for everyday transportation of the resident it
shall meet the requirements of Section 17.32.060D.1.
b. Parking of a trailer, boat or other similar recreational vehicle is only allowed
when parked on a paved surface in the side yard or rear yard, but not in a street side
yard or street rear yard.
c. Parking of such vehicles shall be adjacent to the dwelling or garage and shall
not extend or protrude beyond the front line of the garage or dwelling whichever is
adjacent to the parking area.
d. If the vehicle is parked in the rear yard it shall be at least ten (10) feet from
the rear property line and at least three (3) feet from the side property lines.
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e. In all cases the vehicle(s) shall be screened from view from the street by a six
(6) foot high opaque decorative gate.
e. Additional limitations for on- street parking are required by Section 10.04.220.
f. The Community Development Director may, through the approval of an
Administrative Permit, allow parking of a recreation vehicle in the rear yard when the
applicant can provide proof, to the satisfaction of the Director, that the recreation
vehicle parking met the legal requirements in effect at that time the vehicle was first
parked and that the vehicle is currently being parked in compliance with those
requirements.
3. Commercial Vehicles in Residential Areas. Parking of commercial vehicles in
residential areas shall meet the requirements of Section 10.04.300.
4. Accessory Parking and Storage of Large Vehicles. Residential, agricultural or
open space zoned lots shall not be used for the accessory parking or storage of
vehicles which are designed to carry more than a three - quarter ton load and which are
used for shipping or the delivery of freight and products.
E. Residential Access. Access to parking spaces for dwellings shall be at least ten (10)
feet wide throughout and paved with a minimum of two and one -half (2'/2) inches of
asphalt or concrete, except that a center strip over which the wheels of a vehicle will
not normally pass need not be paved, provided that the access complies with the
requirements of the Ventura County fire protection district. Driveways serving more
than two (2) dwelling units shall be at least eighteen (18) feet wide.
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EXHIBIT 3
DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.72:
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY ZONE (SP -D)
Chapter 17.72
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY ZONE (SP -D)
Sections:
17.72.010 Purpose.
17.72.020 General provisions.
17.72.030 Entitlement process and procedures.
17.72.040 Development standards and guidelines.
17.72.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this overlay zone is identify properties which are part of the Downtown
Specific Plan and set forth development standards and guidelines for public and private
development and redevelopment of existing and new residential, commercial and
industrial development in downtown Moorpark.
17.72.020 General provisions.
All provisions of the Downtown Specific Plan shall apply to the development and use of
the properties within the Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone. Those provisions
shall be supplemental to the regulations of the underlying zone. In such cases where
the specific plan development standards and the standards for the underlying zone
conflict, the specific plan development standards shall apply.
17.72.030 Entitlement process and procedures.
Requirements for development within the Downtown Specific Plan Overlay Zone shall
comply with the requirements of Chapter 17.44, Entitlement — Process and Procedures
and with the Development Standards and Guidelines of the Downtown Specific Plan as
adopted by City Council Resolution.
17.72.040 Development standards and guidelines.
The development standards and guidelines for the construction, reconstruction,
renovation and remodeling of existing and /or proposed buildings in the Downtown
Specific Plan Overlay Zone shall adhere to the requirements and guidelines contained
in the Downtown Specific Plan as adopted by the City Council
ITEM: 9.A.
MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Planning Commission
FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Laura Stringer, Administrative Se c s Manager
DATE: July 18, 2006 (PC Meeting of 7/25/06)
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution Adopting Revised Rules of Procedure for
Commission Meetings and Related Functions and Activities, and
Rescinding Resolution No. PC- 2004 -466
BACKGROUND /DISCUSSION
On June 7, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006 -2476, revising its Rules
of Procedure for City Council Meetings. Many of the revisions are also appropriate for
Planning Commission meetings, and have been included in the attached resolution for
Planning Commission consideration. The substantive changes proposed to the Rules
of Procedure for Planning Commission Meetings are discussed below:
Item 2.1 and 13.1 - Corrections were made to document compliance with AB 1234 by
adding the requirement for Commission reports on meetings /conferences attended to
the agenda and requiring documentation in the minutes, and revising the title of agenda
item 7 to: Announcements, Future Agenda Items, and Reports on
Meetings /Conferences Attended by Planning Commissioners,
Item 2.8, 2:9, 2.10, and 2.13 — These sections were reorganized to follow the format of
the City Council agenda (for example, the Reordering of the Agenda discussion now
follows Public Comments and the Consent Calendar discussion follows
Presentation /Action /Discussion);
Item 2.8, 2.11, and 2.12 — Language changes were made under Public Comments,
Public Hearings, and Presentation /Action /Discussion to make the rules for the
acceptance of speaker cards consistent with the actual practice of the Commission, and
to more closely reflect the practices of the City Council.
Item 3.1 — The discussion for Selection and Term of the Presiding Officer was revised
to be consistent with current State law.
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Item 6.3 (c) — The language prohibiting speakers from making verbal complaints about
an employee or contract employee has been amended based on City Attorney
recommended language to address case law pertaining to First Amendment rights.
Item 10 — This section now includes communication matters that had been included in
Section 12 of Resolution No. 2004 -466.
Item 10.2 — The All Other Written Communications section was revised to allow the
Community Development Director or other his /her designee to open mail addressed to
the Chair or individual Commissioners, to ensure mail delivery is not delayed.
Item 10.3 — The Agenda Item Communications section has been updated to recognize
that mail received after the delivery of the agenda packet can be e- mailed to the
Planning Commission up until the day prior to the meeting. Language has also been
added to prohibit Commissioners from reading or sending e-mail or cellular telephone
text messages during a Commission meeting to avoid a Ralph M. Brown Act violation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. PC -2006- , amending Rules of Procedure for Commission
Meetings and Related Functions and Activities, and rescinding Resolution No. PC -2004-
466.
Attachment:
Draft Resolution No. PC -2006- , in legislative format.
RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2984- 4662006-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED RULES OF
PROCEDURE FOR COMMISSION MEETINGS AND RELATED
FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. PC- 2992-2006 - 466430.
WHEREAS, Section 2.04.040 of the Moorpark Municipal Code requires that the
City Council adopt Rules of Procedure to govern the conduct of its meetings and any of
its other functions and activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted said Rules of Procedure and has
directed the Planning Commission to adopt Rules of Procedures that are consistent with
those as adopted by the City Council.
ON IN
COMMISSION MEETINGS AND RELATED FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES A
HEREBY ADOPTED, TO READ-AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Revised Rules of Procedure for Planning Commission Meetings
and Related Functions and Activities are hereby adopted, to read as follows:
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 Purpose:
The purpose and intent of the Commission in adopting these within rules within
shall be to provide directory guidelines relating to the conduct of the public business by
the Commission. In the event of any non - compliance with, or violation of, any provision
herein, such shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any action taken, unless
otherwise specifically provided by law.
1.2 Procedures in Absence of Rules:
In the absence of a rule herein to govern a point or procedure, Robert's Rules of
Order, Newly Revised, shall be used as a guide.
SE-Q ni 2. ORDER OF BUSINESS
2.1 Agenda:
The Order of Business of each meeting shall be as contained in the Agenda
prepared by the Records Secretary. The Agenda shall be a listing by topic of the items of
business which shall be transacted or discussed in the following order:
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1, Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Proclamations,- and Commendations
5. Public Comments
576. Reordering of, and Additions to, the Agenda
(Items to be pulled from the Consent Calendar shall be identified under this
section.
7. Announcements Future Agenda Items and Reports on
Meetings /Conferences Attended by the Commission
8. Public Hearings
9, Presentations /Action /Discussions
10. Consent Calendar
11. Adjournment
2.2 Priority Notation on Aaenda:
Presentations /Action /Discussion items which are iud eq d by the Community
Development Director to be of high priority, shall be indicated by an asterisk
2.3 Special Meeting Agenda Format:
The order of business of special meeting agendas shall generally be consistent
with the order of business of regular meeting agendas although not all regular items of
business must be included. Public Comments shall be included on all special meeting
a endas.
2.4 2.2 - Delivery of Agenda Packet:
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Barring insurmountable difficulties, the Agenda for regular meetings shall be
delivered ordinarily to Commissioners on or before each Thursday preceding the meeting
to which it pertains.
The Agenda shall also be available to the general public after it is posted. Agenda
reports will be available to the general public after distribution to the Commission.
2.5 2.3 - -Call to Order:
The meeting of the Commission shall be called to order by the Chair or, in his /her
absence, by the Vice -Chair who shall serve until the arrival of the Chair. In the absence of
both the Chair and the Vice - Chair, the meeting shall be called to order by the Records
Secretary. The Records Secretary shall immediately call for the selection of a temporary
Presiding Officer who shall serve until the arrival of the Chair or Vice -Chair or until
adjournment.
2.6 2.4 Roll Call/Quorum-
Before proceeding with the business of the Commission, the Records Secretary
shall call the roll of the Commission and the names of those present shall be entered in
the minutes. The order of roll call shall be alphabetical with the Chair called last. Unless
otherwise provided for by law, a majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum
sufficient to do business.
2.7 Proclamations and Commendations
Proclamations and Commendations shall be limited to regular Commission
meetings.
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2.8 2.6 Public Comments:
Any member of the public may address the Commission on any item within the
subiect matter jurisdiction of the Commission which is not listed on the Agenda as a
Public Hearing or Presentations /Action /Discussion item Speakers will be heard in the
order that their speaker cards are received by the Records Secretary All speaker cards
for Public Comments must be received prior to the Chair's call for speaker cards for the
Public Comments agenda item. A limitation of 3 minutes shall be imposed upon each
speaker. Speaker cards must be presented in person by the person wishing to speak
The passing of time from one speaker to another or speaking in place of another speaker
is not allowed. No speaker will be allowed to speak after all speaker cards are called By
majority vote of the Commission present and votinq the number of speakers and time
permuted for comments may be limited at any single meeting The speaker shall be
governed by the rules of Sections 6 1 6.2 and 6.3. Commissioners shall reserve their
comments and responses until the end of the public comments period Any FnembeF ef the
Commission whiGh is Rot listed OR the Agenda as a publiG heaFiRg itern. Speakers will
heard in the order that theiF speakeF Gards aFe reGeived by the ReGoFds SeGFetaFY prior
the Call to Order of the meetiRg. A limitation of 3 minutes shall be imposed Upon eaGt4
speaker. By majerity vote of the Commission present and-vo�,
shall be limited at aRY single meeting. The speaker shall be govemed by the rules 0
SeratiORS 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3. GGFnFAi66iGReFs shall reserve their GomrneRts and respens
until the eRd of the publiG GOMmeRtS period-.
Speakers may be heard at greater length at the end of the agenda by majority vote
of the Commissioners present and voting. The Records Secretary shall hold over to the
next adjourned regular or regular meeting, timely submitted speaker cards of speakers
who were not heard during the public comments period, and those speakers shall be
given priority in the order that their speaker cards were originally received during the
public comments period of the next meeting.
Speakers at a regular meeting shall not be allowed to address the same subject at
an adjourned meeting of the regular meeting at which they spoke, except by a four - fifth's
majority vote of the Commission.
2.9 Reordering of and Additions to the Agenda:
Except with maiority consent of the Commissioners present and voting items may
not be taken out of order.
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At this time, Commissioners, the Community Development Director, Planning
Manager or Records Secretary may request that any item on the Consent Calendar be
withdrawn for separate consideration. Items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall
be considered immediately after action on the balance of the Consent Calendar in the
order that they were withdrawn.
Any Commissioner, the Community Development Director, the Planninq Manager
or the Records Secretary may bring to the attention of the Commission new items of
business for discussion and action in the event of an emergency situation or when the
need to take immediate action comes to the attention of the City subsequent to the
posting of the agenda, as specified in Government Code Section 54954.2. A two-thirds
vote of the Commission, or if less than two-thirds are present, a unanimous vote of those
who are present, is required to add an item to the agenda.
In addition to having the opportunity to reorder the agenda as order of business
number 6, the Chair shall suspend the item under discussion at 10:30 p.m. in order that
the agenda may be reordered by majority vote of the Commissioners present and voting.
The Records Secretary will notify the Chair that the time for reordering the agenda has
arrived.
2.10 Announcements, Future Agenda Items, and Reports on Meetings /Conferences
Attended by Commissioners and Chair:
At this time, Commissioners and the Chair may make an announcement, request
to have an item placed on a future agenda, and provide a brief report on meetings
attended at City expense in compliance with Section 53232.3(d) of the Government
Code.
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Items shall be placed under this topic if (i) a public hearing is required
the item is the consideration of an application or an appeal; or (iii) h
for public hearing by the Commission. () a item has been set
q ed by law; (ii)
Public hearings shall be conducted in the following order:
Staff report
Questions of Staff by Commission
Hearing Opened by Chair
Testimony by Applicant
Other Public Testimony
Rebuttal by Applicant
Questions by Commission
Hearing Closed by Chair
Discussion by Commission
Action by Commission
Any public hearing which is continued from one meeting to another
first on the Agenda under Public Hearings, and if more than one shall
order as shown on the previous Agenda. The order of the shall be placed
appear in the same
may not be changed, except with the unanimous consent of the Commissioners Hearings
Questions or comments from the oners present.
consideration and the speaker shall be governed by the provisions of
Public shall be limited to the item under
62. A limitation of five 5 minutes shall be im osed u on each
public hearing Depending upon the extent of the q Sections a and
desiring to speak of an item, the Chair may, at the b s esker at the initial
hearing limit testimony, but in no event t Agenda and the–n--
he number of persons
beginning of #di a continued public
o less than 3 minutes per individual. All s ;pecker
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cards for a public hearing must be presented by the
person wishing to speak prior to the opening of the public hearing by the Chair or
beginning of public testimony at a continued open public hearing. The passing of time
from one speaker to another or speaking in place of another speaker is not allowed.
An applicant's initial presentation shall be limited to thirty (30)Lwenty (20
minutes,
with consultant participation generally limited to answering speGifiG COMMiSSiOR
question . Subsequent presentations by an applicant shall be limited to ten (10) minutes.
Written statement cards may be submitted in lieu of addressing the Planning
Commission. The number of cards received in favor of, or in opposition to, a public
hearing item under consideration shall be verbally reported to the Commission by the
Records Secretary along with a brief summary of specific concerns/comments listed on
each card. The verbal report shall be given following the last public speaker for the
public hearing and prior to the rebuttal by the applicant. The total number of written
statement cards received in favor of or in opposition to an item names of these
submitting wrill— statement GaFds shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting and
the written statement cards will become a part of the official record.
2,9 Comments from Gommi—i-11-1
Any Gemmis-i—F --" GGMment en any matter that is not GR the Agenda.
212 2, 10 Presentations/Action//Discussion/AGtk)44 Items:
Items that involve the establishment—consideration of city policy and
-a444-items of a non-routine nature shall be
reGOMrneRdations te th- ig GGmmisskHi
placed under this topic.
Presentations to the Commission by other public agencies or groups and
appointments will be listed first under the Presentations/Action/Discussion heading,
Continued Presentations/Action/Discussion items will appear in the order they previously
appeared, following presentations and appointments.
Discussion/Action items shall be conducted in the following order'.
Staff Report
Questions of Staff by Commission
Testimony by Applicant
Public Comment
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Questions or comments from the public shall be limited to the item under
consideration and the speaker shall be governed by the provisions of Sections 6,1 and
6,2. Speakers will be heard in the order that their speaker cards are received by the
Records SecretaU for the item during which the speaker wishes to address the
Commission. However, a proponent/applicant may be heard first during the public
comment for a Presentations/Action/Discussion item, if so determined by the Chair, but
no rebuttal by the proponent/applicant shall be allowed. All speaker cards for each
agenda item must be received prior to the Chair's announcement of the public comment
for each Presentations/Action/Discussion item and call for speaker cards. A limitation of
three (3) minutes shall be imposed upon each speaker. Speaker cards must be
presented to the Records Secretary by the person wishing to speak. The passing of time
from one speaker to another or speaking in place of another speaker is not allowed.
Written statement cards may be submitted in lieu of addressing the Commission.
The number of cards received in favor of or in opposition to an item being considered will
be verbally reported to the Commission by the Records Secretary following the last public
speaker for an item. The total number of written statement cards received in favor of or in
opposition to an item will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting, and the written
statement cards will become a part of the official record.
2,13 Consent Calendar,
Any Commissiener duriRg the me-eting whe has Rot previously rell
an item plaGed on a future agenda may do so undeF this tGPOG
Minutes of previous Planning Commission meetings, items of a routine nature and
items recommended to be received and filed shall be placed on the Consent Calendar.
All items may be approved by one blanket motion by unanimous vote of those present
and voting.
Prior to a motion on the Consent Calendar, any Commissioner may request that
any item be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. Items
withdrawn from the Consent Calendar shall be considered immediately after action on the
Consent Calendar in the order that they were withdrawn, including any items requested to
be withdrawn under Section 2,9 (Reordering of, and Additions to, the Agenda).
2.14 Adjournment:.
It is the policy of the Planning Commission that upon reaching 12:00 midniaht, the
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Planning Commission will not address any new agenda items Should the Planning
Commission decide to continue to address an in- progress non - closed session agenda
fiem past 12:00 midnight the following motion is in order,
Move that the Planning Commission meeting tonight may exfiend beyond the 1200
midnight deadline to conclude the item in progress
3. PRESIDING OFFICER
31 Selection and Term:
The Chair shall be the Presiding Officer at all meetings of the Commission, except
as otherwise provided in Section 2.36 {Call to Orden. At its first regular meeting of the
year, the Commission shall elect a Chair and Vice -Chair from among the appointed
members, to serve for that year. Each selection shall be by three (3) or more affirmative
votes, and a failure to achieve such total of affirmative votes shall be deemed a selection
of the incumbent to remain in office. Each person so selected shall serve until the end of
the year or until a successor is chosen (at any time) by three (3) or more affirmative votes,
whichever first occurs.
If a vacancy in the position of Chair occurs for any reason except for removal of
the Chair pursuant to this Section, the Vice -Chair shall assume the position of Chair until
a successor is chosen.
3.2 Participation of Presiding Officer:
The Presiding Officer may move, second and debate from the chair, subject only
to such limitations of debate as are imposed on all Commissioners. He /she shall be
accorded all of the rights and privileges of a Commissioner.
3.3 Maintenance of Order:
The Presiding Officer is responsible for the maintenance of order and decorum at
all times. The head of the City's police agency or his /her designee shall be ex- officio
sergeant -at -arms of the Commission. He /she shall carry out all orders and instructions
given him /her by the Presiding Officer for the purpose of maintaining order and decorum
at the Commission meeting.
3.4 Rulings Final Unless Overruled:
The Presiding Officer shall decide all questions of interpretation of these rules,
points of order, maintenance of order or other questions of procedure requiring rulings.
Any such decision shall be final and binding and (even if clearly erroneous) for purposes
of the item under consideration, unless overridden by a majority vote of the
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Commissioners present and voting. Any Commissioner may seek to have the Presiding
Officer's decision overridden by moving the question "Shall the decision of the Presiding
Officer be sustained ?"
4 CONDUCT OF COMMISSIONERS
4.1 Decorum and Order:
(a) Any Commissioner desiring to speak shall address the Presiding Officer and,
upon recognition by the Presiding Officer, shall confine himself /herself to the item under
debate.
(b) A Commissioner desiring to question the staff shall address his /her question
to the Director of Community Development, as appropriate, who shall be entitled either to
answer the inquiry or to designate some member of his /her staff for that purpose.
(c) A Commissioner, once recognized, shall not be interrupted while speaking
unless called to order by the Presiding Officer, a point of order is raised by another
Commissioner pursuant to Section 3.4 or the speaker chooses to yield to questions from
another Commissioner.
(d) Any Commissioner called to order while he /she is speaking shall cease
speaking immediately until the question of order is determined. If ruled to be in order
he /she shall be permitted to proceed. If ruled out of order he /she shall remain silent or
shall alter his /her remarks so as to comply with the rules.
(e) Commissioners shall accord the utmost courtesy to each other, to City
employees, and to the public appearing before the Commission. They shall refrain at all
times from rude and derogatory remarks, abusive comments and statements as to
integrity, motives or personalities.
(f) The right of a Commissioner to address the Commission on a question of
personal privilege shall be limited to cases in which his /her integrity, character, or motives
are assailed, questioned or impugned.
(g) Any Commissioner may move to require the Presiding Officer to enforce the
rules. The affirmative vote of a majority of the Commission present and voting shall
require him /her to so act.
4.2 Limitation of Debate:
A Commissioner should not speak more than once upon any one item until every
other member choosing to speak thereon has spoken. No member shall speak for a
longer time than 5 minutes each time he /she has the floor, without the approval of a
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majority vote of the Commission present and voting
4.3 Dissents and Protests:
Any Commissioner shall have the right to express dissent from, or protest to, any
action of the Commission and to have the reason entered in the minutes. If such dissent
or protest is desired to be entered in the minutes, this should be made clear by language
such as, "I would like the minutes to show that I am opposed to this action for the
following reasons. . . ."
4.4 Conflict of Interest:
Section 87105 of the Government Code describes the procedure to be followed if
an official has a conflict of interest on a matter and cannot participate in a decision.
Section 87105 shall apply to the -Planning Commission. The official must publicly identify
the financial interest (not including the address of a personal residence), recuse himself
or herself from voting, and leave the room until after the discussion, vote and other
disposition of the matter is concluded. If the matter is on the consent calendar, the official
need not leave the room, but must still make the required disclosure on the record and
abstain from voting. The official also may speak on the issue as a member of the general
public, during the public comment period on that matter, solely to represent himself or
herself on a matter related to his or her personal interest. Section 87105 of the
Government Code, any statutes amendatory or supplementary thereto, and any
applicable regulations of the California Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby
incorporated by reference,Any Gornm!SSIGRer prevented frem voting on aR item-beGa4se
f -14 -' -' "' terest shall refrain from the diSGUSSiGn -..- vote. OnGe - —
determones that heishe has a finanGial in re- t- on a deGision under the PEflitiGal Ref4C)rm
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5. CONDUCT OF EMPLOYEES
5.1 Decorum and Order:
(a) Members of the staff and employees of the City shall observe the same rules
of procedure and decorum applicable to members of the Commission.
(b) The City Manager or assigned Department Head shall insure that all staff
members and employees observe such decorum.
(c) Any staff member or employee, including the City Manager, desiring to
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address the Commission or members of the public shall first be recognized by the Chair.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Chair and not to any one individual Commissioner
or member of the public.
6. CONDUCT OF THE PUBLIC
6.1 Decorum and Order:
(a) Members of the public attending Commission meetings shall observe the
same rules of order and decorum applicable to the Commission pursuant to Section 4.1.
(b) Willful conduct that is disruptive, including but not limited to, unauthorized
remarks from the audience, stamping of feet, whistles, yells and similar demonstrations
shall be prohibited by the Presiding Officer. Any person who becomes willfully disruptive
while addressing the Commission or while attending the Commission meeting shall be
removed from the room if the sergeant -at -arms is so directed by the Presiding Officer.
Aggravated cases shall be prosecuted on appropriate complaint signed by the Presiding
Officer.
6.2 Manner of Addressing the Commission:
No person shall address the Commission without being recognized by the
Presiding Officer. After being recognized by the Presiding Officer, any member of the
public desiring to address the Commission shall proceed to the podium, and -Wait te-be
The speaker shall state
his /her names for the record. All remarks and questions shall be addressed to
the Ghai Presidinq Officer -and not to any individual Commissioner, staff member or other
person.
6.3 Limitations on Addressing the Commission:
The making of oral communications to the Commission by any member of the
public during the "Public Comments" portion of the Agenda shall be subject to the
following limitations:
(a) No speaker shall be permitted to address the Commission on a public
hearing item which is not on the Agenda but which has been scheduled or is under
submission for a public hearing before the Planning Commission.
(b) No speaker shall be permitted to address the Commission on an item which
is currently before or is under submission for consideration by a Commission, board,
committee or officer before which the speaker should make his /her presentation, until that
body has completed its deliberations and taken its final action. In case the speaker should
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have followed an otherwise available appeal procedure, the Presiding Officer shall not
allow oral communication to the Commission outside that procedure.
(c) NoA-speaker shall be permitted to iRGlUde Gharges oF that verbally complaints
any-about an employee of the City, or any employee of a private firm or public
agency providing a contract service to the City, regardless whetrher SLIGh employee is
identified iR the presentatioR by name er by any ether referenGe whiGh tends te identify
the employee, All Gharges er G FnplaiRts agaiRSt an employee shall be-,k�b���
U-1 ;_, -nnmm�riate aGtiGn, and may alse be submitted te mern )efs-4)f_�
City Man-a
Gernmissien by wFitten GGMRILMiGatien willl be directed to contact the city s
Human Resources/Risk Management Division for assistance in documenting_ and
resolving their complaint..
(d) If it appears that several speakers desire to speak regarding any item on the
Agenda, the Presiding Officer may reasonably limit the number of speakers on each side
of the issue. In this regard, preference may be given to speakers who represent groups of
persons who have designated a spokesperson.
6.4 Video, Audiotape, PowerPoint, Slide or Similar Presentation,
Video, audiotape, PowerPoint, slide or similar presentation will be disallowed unless
relative to an item on the agenda, and the Records Secretary has been provided with no
less than 24-hours notice of the video, audiotape, PowerPoint, slide or similar
presentation. and has determined the City has the appropriate equipment to view and
broadcast the presentation. The video, audiotape PowerPoint, slide or similar
presentation must be made by the person or agency making the presentation, The
Commission may limit the total amount of time allocated for presentations or particular
issues and for each speaker. The same limitations that govern speakers under Sections
2.8, 2.11 and 2,12GAtL, PLEASE VERIFY #'Sshall apply Presentations shall be limited
to the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Those items not germane to the
agenda will be disallowed.
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7.1 Processing of Motions:
When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be stated by the Presiding Officer
or, at the request of the Presiding Officer, by the Records Secretary before debate. A
motion so stated shall not be withdrawn by the mover without the consent of the person
seconding it.
7.2 Division of Motion
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If the motion contains two or more divisible propositions, the Presiding Officer may,
and upon request of any Commissioner shall, divide the same, unless a majority of the
Commissioners present and voting, votes not to do so.
7.3 Precedence of Motions:
When a motion is before the Commission, no motion shall be entertained except
the following, which shall have precedence in the following order.
The ordinary motions rank as follows, and any of them (except to amend) can be
made while one of a lower order is pending, but none can supersede one of a higher
order. Motions to limit discussion, to call the question and to suspend the rules require a
two- thirds vote; all other motions require only a majority vote:
Not Debatable:
To Fix the Time of Adjournment
To Adjourn (when unqualified) ) Cannot
To Table ) be
To Limit Discussion (2/3 vote) ) Amended
To Call the Question (2/3 vote) )
To Suspend the Rules (2/3 vote) )
Debatable:
To Postpone to a Certain Time
To Commit or Refer to Committee ) Can be
To Amend ) Amended
To Postpone Indefinitely )
The Motion to Reconsider: the motion can be made when any other motion is
before the Commission, but cannot be acted upon until the business then before the
Commission is disposed of; when called up, it takes precedence over all other motions,
except to adjourn, and to fix the time to which to adjourn.
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Motions incidental to those before the Commission take precedence over them
and shall be acted upon first.
7.4 Motion to Fix Hour of Adjournment:
Such a motion shall be to set a definite time at which to adjourn and may be
amended by unanimous vote.
7.5 Motion to Adjourn:
Such a motion shall be in order at any time, except as follows:
(a) When repeated without intervening business or discussion,
(b) When made as an interruption of another Commissioner while speaking;
(c) When discussion has been ended and vote on the motion is pending; or
(d) While a vote is being taken.
A motion to adjourn "to another time" shall be debatable, but only as to the time to
which the meeting is adjourned.
7.6 Motion to Table:
Such a motion shall be used to temporarily bypass the subject and shall preclude
all amendments or debate of the subject under consideration. If the motion prevails, the
item may be "taken from the table" at any time prior to the end of the next regular
meeting.
7.7 Motion to Limit Discussion:
Such a motion shall be used to limit the time allowed each Commissioner to speak
to, or to appoint a time at which discussion shall close on, the question of the main motion
and any previously made amendment to the main motion. If a motion to limit the time
allowed each member to speak passes, no member shall thereafter speak more than two
times to the question or longer than the time allowed at either time and no member shall
speak the second time until every member choosing to speak has spoken.
7.8 Motion to Call the Question:
Such a motion shall be used to close debate on, and further amendment to, the
main motion. If the motion fails, debate shall be reopened, if the motion passes, a vote
shall next be taken on any previously made amendments to the main motion and finally
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on the main motion.
7.9 Motion to Susaend the Rules
Such a motion shall be used to suspend these rules of procedure and shall include
a statement of the purpose of the suspension. If the motion fails, the motion shall not be
renewed for the same purpose at the same meeting, but it may be renewed for the same
purpose at an adjourned meeting of that meeting.
7.10 Motion to Postpone to a Certain Time:
Such a motion shall be amendable and debatable only as to propriety of
postponement and time set.
7.11 Motion to Amend:
Such a motion shall be debatable only as to the amendment. A motion to amend
an amendment shall be in order, but a motion to amend an amendment to an
amendment shall not be in order. An amendment modifying the intention of a motion shall
be in order, but an amendment relating to a different matter shall not be in order. A
substitute motion on the same subject shall be acceptable, and voted on before a vote on
the amendment. Amendments shall be voted first, then the main motion as amended.
7.12 Motion for Reconsideration:
Any Commissioner who voted with the majority may move a reconsideration of any
vote at the same meeting or request an agenda item on at the next regular meeting or
request a special meeting called to be held prior to the next regular meeting to consider
reconsideration of any vote. The agenda item shall appear on
Presentation /Action /Discussion as a two -part item, e.g.: ..
Consider Reconsideration of
After a motion for reconsideration has once been acted upon, no other motion for
a reconsideration thereof shall be made without unanimous consent of the Commission
SECTION 8. VOTING
8.1 Restatement of the Motion:
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Upon the request of any Commissioner, the Presiding Officer shall verbally restate
each motion immediately prior to calling for the vote.
8.2 Votinq Procedure:
In acting upon every motion, the vote shall be taken by voice, roll call or any other
method by which the vote of each Commissioner present can be clearly ascertained. The
vote on each motion shall then be entered in full upon the record. The order of voting
shall be the maker of the motion, the second and then the remaining Commissioners
alphabetically, with the Chair called last. The Records Secretary shall call the names of all
members seated when a roll call vote is ordered - aF required. Members shall respond
'aye', 'no' or 'abstain', provided that when a vote is collectively taken by voice or when a
method of voting other than by voice or roll call is used, any Commissioner not audibly
and clearly responding 'no' or 'abstain' or otherwise registering an objection shall have
his /her vote recorded as 'aye'.
Following the vote, the Presiding Officer shall verbally announce whether the
motion carried or was defeated. The Presiding Officer may also publicly state the effect of
the vote for the benefit of the audience before proceeding to the next item of business.
Any member may change his /her vote before the next item of business is called.
8.3 - G� -Votin
A roll call vote shall not be used for any item before the Commission unless
demanded by any Commissioner. It shall not be in order for members to explain their vote
during roll call.
8.4 Failure to Vote:
Every Commissioner should vote unless disqualified for cause. A Commissioner
who abstains from voting on an item because of being disqualified shall be considered as
if absent.
8.5 Tie Votes:
When no Commissioner abstains from voting, the motion shall be lost on a tie
vote. Any member who abstains and is not considered absent shall be deemed to have
acquiesced to the motion and the motion shall be passed on a tie vote.
If a tie vote results at a time when less than all members of the Commission are
present, the matter shall automatically be continued to the agenda of the next regular
meeting of the Commission, unless otherwise ordered by the Commission.
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9.1 Definition"
Routine business and administrative matters (usually more temporary and
transitory in nature) are accomplished by "resolution," "minute order" or "motion"
(thereafter recorded by minute entry). Technically, all three are equally ps g �all
effective and binding: they just vary in the formality of respective memorialization. The
most formal is referred to as a "resolution," which will be recorded by a separate
document, numbered in sequence and preserved in a separate set of books, in addition
to being referenced in the minutes, Such "resolutions" are used for various reasons, such
as when specifically required by law, when needed as a.separate evidentiary document to
be transmitted to another governmental agency, or where the frequency or future
reference back to its contents warrants a separate document. The "motion" or "minute
order" is a Commission action which is recorded simply by an item entry _t_the minutes of
the meeting at which it was accomplished, and no separate document is made to
memorialize it. The Records Secretary is empowered by State law to furnish certified
excerpts of the minutes in order to facilitate the administrative process to which a
particular action Dertains,
9.2 When Prepared in Advance,
When a resolution has been prepared in advance, it need not be read in full or by
title, _except to identify it. A majority vote of the Commission_ present and voting will
require that the resolution be read in full.
When a resolution has not been prepared in advance the Commission, by
majority vote of the members present and voting, shall instruct the Director of
Community Development to prepare it far presentation at a specified later time in
the same meeting or at a future Commission meeting,
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A resolution may be presented verbally in motion form, together with instructions
for written preparation for later execution, in an emergency situation or when the need to
take immediate action came to the attention of the City subsequent to the posting of the
agenda, as specified in Government Code Section 54954 ,2, A two-thirds vote of the
Commission, or, if less than two-thirds arepresent, a unanimous vote of those who are
present, is required to add a resolution to the agenda. Such resolutions shall not be
presented when resolutions are required bLlaw, in improvement acts, zoning matters, or
force account work on public projects,
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10. ' ^' '' N- COMMUNICATIONS
9 GeniFAYRiGa#G Addressed to Commission Whole Net Involuing
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The 9*ecterr- f- Community Development Director or his /her designee is authorized
to receive and open all written communications, including e- mails, addressed to the
Commission as a whole and give it immediate attention to the end that all administrative
business referred to in said communications, and not necessarily requiring Commission
action, may be disposed of between Commission meetings. The . r of Community
Development Director or his /her designee shall cause a copy of such communication to
be sent to each Commissioner.
910.2 All Other Written Communications
Any written communication, including e- mails, received at City Hall addressed to
the Chair and /or an individual Commissioner shall be opened by the of
Community Development Director or his /her designee. - -, a A copy of such
communication shall be provided to each of the other Commissioners unless such
communication is personal and /or confidential and not related to the business of the
City.
Any Commissioner who receives any written communication, including e- mails, on
any subject related to the business of the City- Ce�rnmissi , whether or not received at
City Hall, shall cause a copy to be provided to the Records Secretary who shall cause a
copy of such communication to be sent to each of the other members. - laid
All outdoing Planning Commissioner correspondence will be copied to the
Commission reading file unless the Commission is listed as receiving a copy, in which
case each Commissioner will be provided an individual copy. Any Commissioner who
generates any written communication related to the business of the City, other than at
City Hall, shall cause a copy to be provided to the Community Development
Director for distribution. Letters produced bcity staff for Planning Commissioners will be
created on official city letterhead, only.
-910.3 Agenda Item Communications !aRnin Commission °gep4a Starr,:
Any such communication which relates to an item pending or to be brought before
the Commission and has been received prior to agenda distribution, shall be included in
the agenda packet for the meeting at which such item is to be considered and shall
become part of the public record for that item. If a Commissioner generates an agenda
item, the Commissioner will prepare a brief, written explanation including
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will be forwarded to the Commission by the Records Secreta(y by e-mail or regular mail
delivery up until the close of the business day prior to the Planning Commission meeting.
The Planninq Commission will be informed during the staff presentation at the
Commission meeting of agenda item communications received from the public, including
a project applicant, on the day of the meeting, Regardless of the source, it will take a four-
fifth's majority vote (four affirmative votes) of the Commission to accept additional agenda
material on the dav of the Commission meeting at which the item is to be considered,
All materials distributed by any person during a public meeting related to the
subect matter being discussed or considered will be made available for public inspection
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Commissioners should not read or send e-mail or cellular telephone text messages
during a Commission meeting,
Written communication for a non-public hearinq agenda item presented at the
meeting for readinq will be acknowledged by the Communi!y Development Director, but
not read. The Community Development Director will note general content, and whether
the content of the communication is in opposition or support of an agenda item
Regardless ef the sewme, it will take a feur fifth's majerity vete ef the Commis
tG aGGept additional Material on th day ef the r-nrnMIqcqz'rn)
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—Written communication relative to a public hearing item, if presented prior to the
close of the business day prior to the Commission meeting, will be copies for the
Commission, applicant, and the public agenda binder.
The public shall tender a written request to the Community Development Director
and/or the Chair regarding the placement on the agenda of any items. The f-Community
Development Director and Chair will then discuss and determine the appropriateness of
the requested item being placed on a future agenda.
Letters of appeal from administrative or commission decisions shall be pLocessed
under the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code or other ordinance,
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A Planning Commissioner or Commissioners may be requested to meet, outside
of the public hearing process, with an applicant, the applicant representative(s),
proponents and opponents to a development application to discuss aspects of the
development. While meeting with these representatives is at the discretion of the
individual Commissioner, disclosure of the meeting(s), and the effects upon the
Commissioner's review of the application is required prior to the opening of the hearing on
the development application. The Commissioner shall disclose the nature of the contact
and what effect, if any, it had on he /she in the review of the development application.
10.4 Research:
Any research requested by an individual Planning Commissioner that results in a
written response from staff will be copied to all Planning Commissioners This is not
meant to include copies of documents on file
10.5 Attendance at City Council Meetings:
The Planning Commission recognizes that there are circumstances where the
City Council could benefit from the attendance of a Planning Commissioner at City
Council meetings. When those circumstances arise the Planning Commission will offer
a spokesperson to attend the City Council meetings The Planning Commission also
recognizes that the City Council or one of its members may at any time request the
presence of one or more Commissioners to attend one of its meetings When such a
request is made, the Planning Commission will respond
S►Er -":-118. COMMITTEES
-811.1 Committees:
Committees may be appointed by the Chair, as needed, with the approval of the
majority of the members of the Commission.
12. COMMISSION MEETINGS
4412.1 Meeting Time and Schedule:
The regular meetings of the Planning Commission shall begin at the hour of 7.00
p.m, on the fourth Tuesday of each month or
as determined by the Commission at its first regular meeting of each year, such
determination to I include the dates, time and place of such meetings as set forth in
Chapter 2.36 of the Municipal Code. Should the need arise during the year, the
Commission may, by a majority vote, revise the regular meeting schedule, including
dates, time and place of such meetings.
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13,1 Action Minutes
The Records Secretary shall be responsible for preparing action minutes to
record all the actions of the Planning Commission (motions, votes, and consensus
decisions) at regular and special meetings, consistent with Municipal Section 2.16.030—
and shall schedule the completed minutes on the Consent Calendar consistent with
Section 2,13 of this resolution. Planning Commission meeting action minutes shall
include documentation for each agenda item, including but not limited to the following:
Date, hour, and place of meeting:
Identification of regular, ad*ourned regular or special meeting (and special
meeting notice languNg);
Names of Planning Commissioners and staff in attendance,
Planning Commission announcements, requested future agenda items, and
reports on meetings/conferences attended by Planning Commissioners,
Agenda titles, staff recommendations and record of action taken (motions, votes,
and consensus decisions);
Name(s) of staff providing the verbal staff report and documentation of verbal
and written corrections to the agenda report;
Public hearing compliance documentation;
Public speaker names, identification of support or opposition, and/or other brief
summary of comments as determined necessary by the Community
Development Director:
Written statement card documentation, consistent with Sections 2,11 and 2.12 of
this resolution;
Adjournment time; and
Community Development Director and Chair signatures.
SECTION 2. Resolution No. PC-2004-466 is hereby rescinded in its entirety.
SECTION 3. The Community Development Director shall certify to the adoption
of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original
resolutions,
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SECTION -4-34. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall become effective upon the effective date of City of
Moorpark Ordinance No. 309.
SECTION 445. CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION
The Community Development Director 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 -25`h day of Jul}, 2006
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Kipp A. Landis, Chair
ATTEST:
Barry K. Hogan
Community Development Director