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PLANNING COMMISSION
ANNOTATED AGENDA
November 13, 2000
7:00 p.m.
Next Resolution No. PC- 2000 -398
1) CALL TO ORDER
Chairman DiCecco called the meeting to order at 7:22
p.m.
2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Otto led the pledge of allegiance.
3) ROLL CALL:
Mark DiCecco - Chair
Janice Parvin - Vice Chair
Paul Haller
Kipp Landis
William F. Otto
All Commissioners DiCecco, Parvin, Haller and Otto were
present at the meeting. Commissioner Landis arrived at
the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Staff attending the meeting included Wayne Loftus,
Director of Community Development, John Libiez, Planning
Manager, Walter Brown, City Engineer, Steve Craig,
Planning Consultant, Mark Hoffman, Cotton Beland &
Associates, and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary.
4) PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Commissioner Parvin invited participation in the
November 18, 2000, "Relay for Life" event.
5) REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
By consensus of the Commission, Items 8. C and D to be
heard first on the agenda.
6) CONSENT CALENDAR:
A) October 23, 2000 Planning Commission Minutes
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B) April 26, 2000, Joint City Council /Planning
Commission Minutes
Motion: Commissioner Parvin moved and
Commissioner Haller seconded the motion
to approve the minutes dated October 23,
2000 and April 26, 2000.
Motion passed with a 4:0:1 voice vote.
Commissioner Landis was absent at this
point in the meeting.
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
8) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A) Consider an Amendment to the City of Moorpark
Zoning Code to Amend Section 17.52.060.C.2 Related
to Non - Conforming Uses; Zoning Code Amendment No.
�- ZOA 2000 -01. Staff Recommendation: 1. Continue to
accept testimony; 2. Close Public Hearing; 3. Adopt
Resolution PC-2000- recommending to the City Council
approval of an amendment to the Zoning Code to permit
changes of use from one non - conforming use to another
non - conforming use subject to issuance of an
administrative permit.
Mr. Libiez the presentation to the Planning Commission.
Reference: Staff Report dated November 8, 2000.
Mr. Libiez described the Administrative Permit process
which would require public notice, input and comment,
and conditional approval by the Director of Community
Development with the ability to appeal to the Planning
Commission and City Council.
Commissioner' Landis questioned staff about those who
violate their permit, what happens in such a case. Mr.
Libiez said an option would be to revoke or suspend the
permit, or legal action.
Commissioner Otto inquired about the public notice
requirement and Mr. Libiez answered a 300 -foot radius
map of adjacent property owners, site plan, 10 -day
notice of public hearing, and publication of the notice
of public hearing.
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Mr. Libiez explained the Zoning Ordinance policy and
procedures as it now applies in relation to the
Administrative Permit. Administrative Permits do not
have the same specific findings that a Conditional Use
Permit requires.
Commissioner Parvin asked how this type of permit is
tracked and whether they always remain a nonconforming.
Mr. Libiez answered yes; they always remain a
nonconforming use.
The public hearing opened at 10:02 p.m.
A Written Statement care received from Lynn Owens, 4647
Adonis, Moorpark, CA. In support of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2000 -01.
Commissioner Otto expressed difficulty with this
proposal because the intent is to step down to lower
nonconforming uses, without safeguards to
neighbors /adjacent property owners. Commissioner Otto
recommended that the process step down from the Council
rto the Commission for decision.
Commissioner Landis recommended a change in the language
from "less intense" to "is more consistent or
compatible, no greater impact from the existing use."
Commissioner'Parvin and Haller agreed that the permit
process required clarification.
Chairman DiCecco remarked that he preferred to make the
amendment now and was comfortable with the
administrative process, and believes this would be
simpler and provide the incentive to have someone bring
his or her property into conformance. The change must
have a lesser impact than current the use.
Mr. Libiez explained that the proposed language included
in Attachment 2 of the staff report does not allow a
greater impact in non - conforming use change. The
Director of Community Development makes the final
determination for an Administrative Permit.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner
Otto seconded a motion to continue this item
to the Planning Commission meeting of
November 27, 2000, and directed staff to
return with a revision to the Zoning
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ordinance Amendment No. 2000 -01 to include a
purpose and intent provision clause or
similar language.
Motion passed with a unanimous 4:1 voice
vote. Chairman DiCecco voting NO.
B) Continued Public Hearing to Consider West Pointe
Homes Environmental Impact Report (SCH- 1994081075) .
Staff Recommendation: 1. Continue to accept
testimony and comments; 2. Discuss responses to
comments for consideration as part of the Final
EIR; 3. Close the public hearing on EIR 4. Defer
recommendation on the Draft EIR to coincide with the
application components review and Public Hearing
tentatively scheduled for November 27, 2000.
Mr. Libiez provided the staff presentation. Reference:
Staff Report dated November 8, 2000. Mr. Libiez advised
the Commission an additional alternative to the project
had been prepared and reviewed by staff that would
incorporate public and private roadways within the
project so that the City's long term goal of
interconnection of projects in the northwest area could
be realized. Mr. Libiez described this alternative as
follows:
❑ Specific Plan No. 1 linkage to the south
Mr. Craig forwarded to the Commission the Preliminary
Response to Comments: West Pointe Draft.
Comments concerning the following:
❑ Class One CEQA impact at Moorpark Avenue and High
Street will be reduced to Class 2, based on the
following:
1. West Pointe Homes to fund the improvements
required at High Street and Moorpark Avenue
with future development subject to pay their
fair share or by reimbursement.
2. East /west public access at the northern part
of the Hitch Ranch development will be
provided.
4. Topic No. 4 remains unresolved, along with
drainage concerns of Walnut Canyon Drainage
Area Study.
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5. Concerning the Air Pollution Control
District, letter which will require use of
City formula vs. Impact Science formula.
6. Correction the Moorpark Unified School
District tables to reflect proper fees and
generation data.
7. Issues of modifications related to the
watershed should be included in the Final
EIR.
Mr. Craig concluded the staff's presentation.
Walter Brown spoke about the geometry of Walnut Canyon
Road. Mr. Brown in brief spoke about developing
reasonable full width cost factor analysis that
considers:
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Peak hour traffic requirements
Four foot shoulder presents a restriction for
emergency parking.
A viable bypass for Walnut Canyon Road would
be 118 Arterial and or Spring Road.
The impact of less than 4 lanes on Walnut
Canyon Road needs considered for the long
term circulation plan.
Bikes and pedestrians traffic alternatives
need to be considered.
The discussion concluded at 11:02 p.m.
Mr. Libiez concluded that the bottom line concerning
Walnut Canyon Road improvement is at Caltrans desire,
and the cost of grading, retaining walls, moving
drainage facilities, and construction is the difference
between desired and typical. If appropriate to further
discuss corridor issues in order to determine project
impact mitigation.
Commissioner Otto commended
there was any consideration
Canyon?
Mr. Brown and questioned if
of a Spring Road to Walnut
Mr. Libiez replied that Moorpark Highlands, Specific
Plan #2 was required to design and construct the
intersection of Walnut Canyon Road and Spring Road as a
part of the development agreement and project
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conditions. At one point City Council considered and
rejected having SR23 designation shifted to Spring Road.
Motion: Commissioner Parvin moved and Commissioner
Landis seconded a motion to keep the hearing
open and continue it to the Planning
Commission meeting of November 27, 2000.
Motion passed with a 5:0 unanimous voice
vote.
C) Consider General Plan Amendment to Adopt Revised
Housing Element 2000; General Plan Amendment 2000-
02; Applicant: City of Moorpark. Staff
Recommendation: 1. open the public hearing; accept
public testimony; 2. Direct Staff and the consultant to
prepare any revisions, to the Housing Element that the
Planning Commission deems necessary; 3. Direct staff to
prepare a Resolution of the Planning Commission to
recommend adoption of the Revised Housing Element to the
City Council; 4. Continue the open public hearing to
November 27, 2000.
Mr. Libiez, presented the staff report. Reference: Staff
Report dated November 6, 2000. Mr. Libiez talked about
the legislative background, element history and
administration of the Housing Element. Mr. Mark Hoffman
from cotton Beland and Associates, Housing Element
Consultant was introduced an Powerpoint presentation on
the Housing Element to the Commission.
Mr. Hoffman spoke about the characteristics of Moorpark
in relation to population, age characteristics, race and
ethnicity, education and employment, income groups,
seniors, owner occupied residence, and rentals.
Mr. Hoffman explained housing costs and affordability,
the housing prices for Moorpark, and defined income
ranges for the Very Low, Low, and Moderate income
ranges. Mr. Hoffman then in detail explained the housing
needs assessment, housing constraints, resources, and
proposed City housing implementation plan.
Mr. Hoffman further described Moorpark's share of the
region's future housing; its total allocation of 1,182
units and the relative breakdown by affordability level.
Presentation concluded at 7:57 p.m.
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Commissioner Parvin questioned staff about how the City
educates the public about residential rehabilitation.
Mr. Libiez said the City promotes a neighborhood
conservation-program to increase awareness.
Mr. Libiez advised that the City has also assisted by
means of code enforcement monitoring in identifying any
problems in keeping older housing in good shape
Resources which include rehabilitation or getting
assistance /grants from outside agencies is always a
possibility.
Commissioner Otto stated that only 253 residential units
are allocated to the Very Low, at 15% in the
redevelopment area and 10% outside of the redevelopment
area. Commissioner Otto went on to say that the summary
proposal to the City may only get 15% of the required
needed.
Mr. Loftus said that the Housing Element is the City
scenario that identifies population groups, and
considers SCAG's projections of housing units which fit
into those category, and provides how we can meet these
requirements, and defines the City's responsibility for
putting together a program to get us to a solution.
Mr. Loftus went on to say that the State looks for needs
that are successful so that the City can achieve
affordable housing units for the community.
Commission comments:
Commissioner Haller re pg 3 -11 change to reflect the
current school facility fees.
Response: Tables and data will be corrected.
DiCecco regarding SCAG updated numbers, any change for
the City?
Response: Mr. Libiez stated two numbers being discussed
were 1182 based on original numbers from November 1999
and 1255 based on appeal and transferring. November 1999
numbers were used (1182) used.
Mr. Loftus also responded that this is the only number
that's known and used. Mr. Loftus also said that we had
maintained our right of appeal should numbers be
changed.
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Commissioner DiCecco Table of Contents says we're the
City of Glendora. Staff responded that the Final Table
would be corrected.
Commissioner DiCecco went on to say that the City is
looking to increase residential units, and some element
data seems to say we're not going to be able to meet our
needs.
Mr. Loftus responded and said some commercial lots are
still vacant. It's the economics, not the density or the
land that dictates total affordability.
Commissioner DiCecco said according to the element the
City collect 3.4 million in fees, does this meet the
needs?
Mr. Libiez responded fees can be used to off set cost to
construct units where they are produced at a density
level acceptable.
Mr. Loftus said we have some programs which all only the
payment. Having the money brings creditability.
Commissioner DiCecco questions if "sweat equity" worked.
Mr. Loftus said this program gives incentive and a
perspective to evaluate one over the other and can do
more. Perhaps for the downtown area which needs to be
revisited.
Commissioner Haller commented that the report was
excellent I addressing low income, moderate high, but
needs more emphasis on low, low to moderated.
Commissioner DiCecco
, perspective tosaid page 5 -1 on 5 -5 units builtsuse to
construct, units which are produces at a density level
acceptable
Loftus we have some programs which allow the payment, having the
money brings creditability.
DiCecco pg 5 -1 on 5 -5 units builts
Libiez this is a history, we did 27, rehab
DiCecco re fees but have not built, what about sweat equity - self
built? Dwntwn precludes
Loftus gives incentive, perspective to evaluate one that
above, can do more that the existing in dwntwn area, all
within a walking community, needs to be revisited. May be able
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to meet some of the requirements in the hse elem by increase
density. We have mixed uses on a singular plain.
DiCecco public hearing opened at 9:00 p.m.
Libiez please provide your recommendations by email, fax
Haller report is excellent in addressing low income moderate high,
more emphasis on low, low to moderate. Re Archstone,
DiCecco pg 5 -7 policy 2.3 recommend to allow more mixed uses, i.e.
commercial to mixed use, and not just in the downtown plan.
Under hse assistance and special needs re in -lieu fees, onsite
or offsite build by developers
Loftus has developed a policy for aff hse /comet dev committee re
incorporating language, will bring policy statement back to PC
DiCecco there are certain projects where it would not make Bence,
prefer to see housing being built than money.
Motioa: Landis /Otto motion to continue to November 27, 2000.
Break 9:10 p.m. - reconvene at 9:29 p.m.
D) Consider General Plan Amendment to Adopt Revised
Safety Element 2000; General Plan Amendment 2000-
03; Applicant: City of Moorpark. Staff
Recommendation: 1. Open the public hearing; accept
staff and public testimony; 2. Direct Staff and the
consultant to prepare any revisions, to the Safety
Element that the Planning Commission deems necessary; 3.
Direct staff to prepare a Resolution of the Planning
Commission to recommend adoption of the Revised Safety
Element to the City Council; 4. Continue the open public
hearing to November 27, 2000.
Libiez provided the presentation
West simi valley fault, carlsberg and then runs out to Las Posas,
and relate other changes landslide, remapping, represents
todays perspective, for homeowner realizes what affect certain
property. Focus to have PC review and make their
recommendations.
Belan.d the follow -up PC meeting will provide beland staff worker to
answer more technical questions you may have.
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Haller table 2 -1 pg 2 -2 4.0 -4.9 like to see it more uniform (felt
indoors /outdoors, notice by automobiles etc.
DiCecco this is a standard reference
Haller re haz material waste sec 5, 5.5 pg 5.3 require to update
haz info periodically?
Libiez we could add continually to report /update
Haller re fire hazardous
Libiez
Haller re implementation program whats the latest we use on the UBC
earthquake?
Walter Brown
Haller re building inventory - does this require that each home be
inspected?
Libiez require comm indust inspection
Landis what about educational features, educate /safety awareness
program
Parvi,n easy to understand, dam in Simi valley, impact on park in
town, a lot of info in doc on city website, right on track
Libiez will add a glossary of terms
Parvin /Haller continue to 11/27/2000
9) DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None
10) ANNOUNCEMENTS OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
None
11) ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 11:08 P.M.
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