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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG 1995 0123 PC REGCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Steven Kueny, City Manager t.I/ From � Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary Date. January 24, 1995 Subject: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS OF JANUARY 23, 1995 The Planning Commission meeting of January 23, 1995, was held in the City Council Chambers, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California 93021. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:11 p.m., Chairperson Torres presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairperson May led the pledge of allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Commissioner Miller was absent. All other Commissioner's were present. Staff attending the meeting included the Director of Community Development, Jim Aguilera and Administrative Secretary, Celia LaFleur. None. 5. REORDERING OF THE AGENDA None. December 12, 1994 December 27, 1994 (meeting canceled) January 9, 1995 (meeting canceled) xAv w. CWifomla 93021 Utenelon 2W PC950125.PCM Steven Kueny, City Manager January 24, 1995 Page 2 Motion: Commissioner Martens moved and Commissioner May seconded a motion to approve the December 12, 1994 minutes with a modification to item 6 of the December 12, 1994 minutes. The motion passed with a 4:0 voice vote. Commissioner Miller was absent. None. There were no Consent Calendar items presented. A. on id r Revisions to Moorngrk zoning Ord __ N 10e Uming ordinance) as Directed by he City o n it Regarding Garage ConversionS Conversion cn , Qccurred Prior City Incorporation o Public Hearing Opened at 7 :20 p.m. The Director, Jim A uilera g presented the staff report dated December 15, 1994, to the Commission. Staff's recommendations for garage conversions which occurred before City incorporation included the following: 1. That the property owners prove to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director that the conversion was done prior to City incorporation. (This could be done by submitting materials such as dated photographs, affidavits from neighbors, receipts for contractors' work, etc.). 2. That the property owners agree that the converted garage will not be used as sleeping quarters (i.e., playroom, den exercise room, etc.), and that if the use as sleeping quarters currently exists, that it will cease immediately. 3. That the property owner pay for the cost to record a cloud on the title requiring the conversion back to a garage (or in another manner comply with current code requirements) prior to sale or transfer of the property. Extamfon 228 PC950I23.PCM Steven Kueny, City Manager January 24, 1995 Page 3 4. That the property owner shall enter into an agreement with the City not to use the converted garage area for sleeping quarters. 5. That if the garage is used for sleeping quarters after the property owner enters into an agreement with the City, the property owner must convert the structure back to a garage immediately (or otherwise comply with code requirements). The Commission's discussions centered on the methods used in reaching compliance. Commissioner Acosta commented that converted garages used for rental purposes could create lengthy compliance recovery, because of the difficulty in evicting renters (tenants) from the premises. Commissioner Acosta suggested that garage conversion information be recorded to the CC &R's of the development. The Commission recommended that sleeping quarters be defined. The Commission also requested that staff change the section dealing with compliance to allow for a four week period and to allow extensions of that time frame if the Director thought it was necessary due to building permit and design requirements. Public testimony from the following. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, Moorpark, CA. Ms. Brown commented on those property owners who would have difficulty in proving that their conversions were allowed and approved by the County of Ventura before the City's incorporation. The reason for this difficulty was that some cases records may have been lost or failed to be transferred to the City upon incorporation. Ms. Brown also stated that the process places a financial hardship on the property owners. The Director said that the violations of garage conversions that meet this criteria were a small percentage of the complaints received or Code Enforcement field observations. MOTION: Chairperson Torres moved and Commissioner Martens seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare a revised ordinance that defines sleeping quarters, time not to exceed clause (to reach compliance), and property owners request for a time extension to reach compliance. The ordinance and resolution approving the recommendations of the Planning Commission be qq of Moorprk, 799 Moorpark Av it f l i. Q> 2W PC,9F, Gf?Z.PLM Steven Kueny, City Manager January 24, 1995 Paee 4 provided for the Commission's approval at their next regular meeting. The motion passed with a 4:0 voice vote, Commissioner Miller was absent. 10. DISCUSSION rmEMR The Commission and staff discussed the City of Thousand Oaks vs. Cohn case. The Commission heard a presentation by Chairman Acosta that the City of Thousand Oaks problems were related to the lack of following procedures and violating the Brown Act. The Director provided the Commission a status report on the following: Happy Camp Golf course - The County of Ventura's original applicant (QUOR) abandoned their proposal. The County had sent out Request for Proposals and received a proposal from a Mr. Ralph Mahan from which a meeting is scheduled for February 6, 1995, with Mr. Mahan and the Community Development Committee. Bollinger Development - The Director did not give a report on this item because of the Special Meeting scheduled for January 25, 1995 • Status of Upcoming Projects - a • The commercial property in the Mountain Meadows development was recently sold to American Stores. It is uncertain when the site will be developed. Albertson Market - The applicant for Albertsons Market is working toward a November 1995 deadline. .` SDI - SDI is a corporation that has considered relocating to the City of Moorpark and will employ 1000 plus employees. Colmer Development - The applicant is proposing an 18 unit subdivision on property located on Los Angeles Avenue, east of Shasta Drive. Downtown Plan - The City received four proposals which are currently being reviewed by staff. Staff expects to have this item before the City Council for their review at the 799 '99 � "'ion 2B PC55o123.PCA1 Steven Kueny, City Manager January 24, 1995 Page 5 February 1, 1995 meeting. Mayflower Market - The City has received 5 proposals to rebuild the Mayflower Market. The Community Development Block Grant funds will provide money for the City to hire an architect. Staff expects to have this item before the Planning Commission for a request of a Commercial Planned Development in two to three months. Specific Plan 9 - Braemar expects to file a pre - application for their proposal of single family homes. Specific Plan 1 - Staff expects to review the Screencheck EIR within four weeks and may be scheduled for a Planning Commission June 1995 meeting. Specific Plan 8 - Staff expects to have this item before the Planning Commission in November or December 1995. 11. AMQUNCEMENT or F rrr R A A ITEM Chairperson Torres suggested that the items which appeared as Discussion Items on this agenda be provided monthly to the Commission on their future agendas for a status report. 12. Apia mrunr,.NT The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. 27d M850125YCM