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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG 2000 0508 PC REGff(ffl MOORPARK. 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, Calffornia 93021 (805) 529-62it N Joint Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission Annotated Agenda May 8, 2000 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Mark DiCecco called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair, Janice Parvin led the Pledge of Allegiance Recess Planning Commission Regular Meeting to Joint Workshop with the Parks & Recreation Commission Convene Joint Workshop of the Planning Commission and Spec�'al Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission 3. ROLL CALL Planning Commissioner's DiCecco, Parvin, Haller, Landis, and Otto. All Planning Commissioner's were present at the meeting. Parks & Recreation Commissioner's Dubreuil, Hare, Catrambone, Pflaumer, Thompson, Commissioner's Hare and Pflaumer were absent from the meeting. Staff attending the meeting included Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development, Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services, John Libiez, Planning Manager /Advanced Planning, Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer, Steve Craig, The Planning Corporation, and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4. PUBL:_C WORKSHOP: Open Space Conservation and Recreation (OSCAR) Element A. Staff and Consultant Presentation. 1. Brief overview of General Plan requirements. 2. Organization, purpose and content of proposed OSCAR. B. Question and Answer Period Between Staff and Commissions. PATRICK HUNTER JOHN E. WOZNIAK CHRISTOPHER EVANS CLINT HARPER DEBBIE RODGERS Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Joint Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission Annotated Agenda - May 8, 2000 Page 2 C. Public Comment. D. Comments and Suggestions to Staff and Consultant by both Commissions. E. Adjourn Workshop; or, Continue workshop to date certain. Wayne Loftus, Director provided the opening presentation. Stever Craig, the Consultant gave background information concerning the City's accomplishments, intent and purpose of the OSCAR Element. John Libiez, Planning Manager continued the presentation whiles referencing the staff report dated May 2, 2000. Mr. Libie!z's presentation touched on proposed policies and strategies for consideration, which included: • Protection of viewsheds • Preservation and expansion of greenbelts • Inventory and designation of resource management areas • Preservation and protection f biologic, paleontological and cultural resources • Conservation and protection of ground water aquifers • open space resource set asides for specific plans • Dedications or easement rights to conserve open space resources • Management of mineral resources within the designated General Plan Planning Area • In conjunction with the Land Use Element, provide for land use designations that preserve, protect and manage open space resources and permit reasonable development while implementing any adopted land use initiatives • Establish parkland and ratios equal access to facilities • Provides for adoption of a Master Parks and Recreation Plan • Ensure a variety of recreational opportunities for community residents. Publ7.c comment received by Dr. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, Moorpark, CA 93021. Ms. Mikos provided the following comments. SUPPORT Joint Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission Annotated Agenda - May 8, 2000 Page 3 The meeting opened for discussion by the Commissions' and the following comments were provided. Parks and Recreation comments: 1. The element needs to articulate a vision of what we would like to see and the master plan for future park sites types of uses at these park sites; and 2. Parks and Recreation Commission needs to determine appropriate areas for consideration fir future uses. 3. City needs to consider providing an overview of Areas of Interest and designation of some type of zoning that allows the City to strengthen Areas of Interest; 4. Some form of Open Space or buffer zones between cities /urban development and open space agricultural areas need: to be explored. 5. Enhance Open Space, which provides nature trail System. 6. Land use /map designations would also show where development is placed. 7. Consider the Arroyo Simi Management Plan, low grade trails, and consider the ability to tie -in with Simi Valley trail systems; tie -in with neighboring cities to create buffer areas. 8. Consider another workshop meeting with staff to discuss Area of Interest, Trails, and (open space) preservation and report to the Planning Commission the Park: & Recreation Commission recommendations. 9. Research Grants /Funding mechanisms for open space. 10. Consider low density Open Space 11. Parks & Recreation consider the City's Master Plan for parks. 12. Consider Quimby Fees over parkland dedication. 13. Provide a long -term plan, which would be compatible with other cities and facilities. Planning Commission comments and questions for future discussion include: 1. Will the new OSCAR Element affect any new projects? Joint Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission Annotated Agenda - May 8, 2000 Page 4 2. Will there be any conflict with the present Tierra Rejada Greenbelt? 3. The "Relationship of the Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element to Other Elements of the General Plan," should be identified in the City's Goals and Objectives. 4. Should the OSCAR Element be adopted before the Rural Estate Reserve land designation? 5. What latitude does the City have concerning the Area of Interest? 6. Should Rural Estate Reserve land designations be within the OSCAR? 7. Identifying neighborhoods, parks, and neighboring city facilities on maps. 8. Support providing Master Trail System. 9. Consider working with the Moorpark Unified School District to accomplish tennis courts, and community swimming pool. Motion: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Dubreuil seconded a motion to adjourn the Joint Meeting of the Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission and reconvene to the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. 5. PROCLAMATIONS COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None 6. REORDERING OR ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA None 7. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2000 Consensus of the Commission to revised the minutes to reflect "Air Space condominium," and "Lot Line." Comm_ssioner Parvin moved and Commissioner Haller seconded a motion to approve the minutes of April 10, 2000, as revised. Motion passed with a unanimous (5:0) voice vote. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS Joint Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission Annotated Agenda - May 8, 2000 Page 5 None 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Consider Conformity with the General Plan Circulation Element of a Request to Vacate a Portion of Los Angeles Avenue East Right -Of -Way at Condor Drive in Tract 3492 (Rice Development - Applicant). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution (Resolution No. PC- 2000 -390) finding that the proposed vacation of the right -of -way is consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element. Presented by Wayne Loftus, reference Staff Report dated: April. 18, 2000. Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Haller seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. PC- 2000 -390 finding that the proposed vacation of a portion of Los Angeles Avenue at Condor Drive is consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element. Motion passed with a unanimous (5:0) voice vote. 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Wayne Loftus provided a brief overview of staff related working projects, i.e. Housing and Safety Elements and the upcoming Industrial Planned Development scheduled for June 12, 2000. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------------- Any member of the public may address the Planning Commission during the Public Comments portion of the Agenda, unless it is a Public Hearing or a Presentation /Action /Discussion item. 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Any questions concerning any agenda ite.n may be directed to the Community Development Department Administrative Secretary at 805.529.6864, extension 228. Joint Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission Annotated Agenda - May 8, 2000 Page 6 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Department at 805.529.6864. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting 9CFR 35.102- 35.104 (ADA Title II).