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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2005 1025 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 25, 2005 Regular Meeting Paqe 1 The Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on October 25, 2005, in the City Council Chambers; Moorpark Civic Center; 799 Moorpark Avenue; Moorpark, California; 93021. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pozza called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Pozza led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Landis and Taillon, Vice - Chair Peskay and Chair Pozza Absent: Commissioner DiCecco Staff Present: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Director, David Bobardt, Planning Manager; Laura Stringer, Administrative Services Manager; Joseph Fiss, Principal Planner; Joseph Vacca, Principal Planner; and Gail Rice, Administrative Assistant. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: CONSENSUS: It was the consensus of the Commission to remove Item 8.E. from the agenda. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Regular Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2005. MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Vice -Chair Peskay seconded a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of August 23, 2005. (Unanimous 4:0 voice vote; Commissioner DiCecco absent.) B. Regular Meeting Minutes of September 27, 2005. MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Taillon seconded a motion to approve the regular meeting .i: \Corimuni-y " ?evelcpm. ent \ADMIN \"OMMISSICN \M= NUTE�z\2COS Final \):) 1:;25 pcm.dcc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 25, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 2 minutes of September 27, 2005. (Unanimous 4:0 voice vote; Commissioner DiCecco absent.) 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 2004 -05, Zone Change No. 2004 -04, and Residential Planned Development No. 2004 -06 to Allow Construction of 200 Apartments on Approximately 10.57 Acres South-of—Casey Road and West of Walnut Canyon Road on the Application of Essex Portfolio, L.P. (Continued from September 27, 2005 meeting) (Staff: David Bobardt) Staff Recommendation: Take public testimony, and continue the item with the public hearing still open to November 22, 2005. Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report. Chair Pozza continued the public hearing open. In response to Chair Pozza, Mr. Hogan stated there were no speakers. MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Taillon seconded a motion to continue the public hearing open to the November 22, 2005 Regular Planning Commission meeting. The motion carried by unanimous 4:0 voice vote; Commissioner DiCecco absent. B. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 2004 -06, Zone Change No. 2004 -05, Tentative Tract Map No. 5576 and Residential Planned Development No. 2004 -07 to Allow Construction of 56 Single - Family Homes with Street Access from Park Lane and Preservation of the Birkenshaw House for Public Use at 251 Moorpark Avenue, on the Application of Comstock Homes (Continued from September 27, 2005 meeting) (Staff: David Bobardt) Staff Recommendation: Take public testimony, and continue the item with the public hearing still. open to November 22, 2005. S: \Comr,uc_ty I;evel.epment \AbMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2005 _inal \05 ]025 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 25, 2005 Regular Meeting Paae 3 Mr. Bobardt gave the staff report. Chair Pozza continued the public hearing open. In response to Chair Pozza, Mr. Hogan stated there were no speakers. MOTION: Vice -Chair Peskay moved and Commissioner Taillon seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation and continue the public hearing open to the November 22, 2005 Regular Planning Commission meeting. The motion carried by unanimous 4:0 voice vote; Commissioner DiCecco absent. C. Consider Tentative Parcel Map No. 5647 to Subdivide a 15,015 Square -Foot Parcel at 363 Bonnie View Street into Two Parcels of 6,004 Square -Feet and 9,011 Square -Feet, on the Application of Joseph Vogel (Staff: Joseph Fiss) Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC- 2005 - approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 5647. Mr. Fiss gave the staff report. The Commission questioned staff regarding the width of the driveway and zoning. Chair Pozza opened the public hearing. Joseph Vogel, applicant, indicated he was available for questions. Chair Pozza closed the public hearing. The Commission discussed the square footage of the existing dwelling and asked staff if the design of the future residence would be subject to the Commission's review. MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Taillon seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. PC- 3:Worcnunit.y Deveiopmen ± \ADMIN \COMMISSLON \MINUTESWC0� F_na1 \CS 1025 pc:r.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 25, 2005 Regular Meeting Paae 4 2005 -490. The motion carried by unanimous 4:0 voice vote; Commissioner DiCecco absent. Planning Commission approval of this item is final unless appealed with ten (10) days. D. Consider Modification No. 1 to Residential Planned Development No. 965, to Remove an Existing Freestanding Spire and Add a New Thirty -Six Foot (36') High Steeple, With a Four -Foot (4') High Finial, on the Ridgeline of the Roof of an Existing Church Building, for an Overall Height of Approximately Sixty -Nine Feet (69'), Located at 15351 Benwood Drive, on the Application of Richard Westwood for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints (Staff: Joseph Fiss) Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2005- recommending to the City Council conditional approval of Modification No. 1 to Residential Planned Development No. 965. Mr. Fiss gave the staff report. The Commission questioned staff regarding the compatibility of the steeple with the neighborhood and the architecture of the existing building. The Commission questioned limiting the overall height of the steeple and questioned the applicant whether it were scaleable. The Commission questioned if staff had done the standard notification of the public hearing to residents. Chair Pozza opened the public hearing. Richard Westwood, applicant and architect, commented on the symbolism of the steeple, its design in proportion to the building and the importance of the height for the church. The Commission questioned applicant on the feasibility of a scaled -down steeple and its impact on neighborhood views as well as on the need for the new S: \Ccrnmuiity Ileveloomer.r. \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINU'T'ES \2005 F.ir.a \05 1025 pcm.do;: Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 25, 2005 Regular Meeting Paae 5 steeple for the continued practice of religion on the site. John Barlow, resident, commented that other chapels in the Moorpark area had disproportional steeples, and that residents on neighboring streets would not be affected by the height of the proposed steeple. Mark Weiner, resident, stated he lived directly across from the church where the steeple should be located and suggested restrictions on the lighting of the steeple. Mr. Hogan stated there were two (2) written statement cards received. Mr Hogan indicated that both expressed opposition of the height of the proposed steeple. The Commission discussed concern over height, possible lighting and visual impact of the steeple. They questioned relocation to the center of the building and the issue of future applications from churches that could also request increases in steeple heights. By consensus the Commission agreed to continue the public hearing open to the November 22, 2005 Regular Planning Commission meeting, and requested applicant work with staff on the steeple and finial height issues. E. Consider Request for First Amendment to Development Agreement Established in Connection with a 41.51 Acre, Detached, Single- Family Residential Unit Project Located on the South Side of Los Angeles Avenue, West of Leta Yancy Road (Formerly Liberty Bell Road) (Tract 5053 and Tract 5204, Pacific Communities). (Staff: Laura Stringer) Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing and take testimony; and 2) Continue the matter, with the public hearing open, to the Planning Commission meeting of November 22, 2005. Item 8.A. was removed from the agenda under Item S. S:\Comn.ur._ty "eve lopment \AJM'N \COM.MISS10N \M,NUTES \2005 ='ina \05 1025 pcm,doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 25, 2005 Regular Meeting Paae 6 F. Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004 -03 Amending Section 17.08.010 Definitions for Farm Animal, Animal Husbandry, Pet Animal, Aviary, and Section 17.28.030 Standards Relating to Animal Keeping; to Provide Greater Clarity, Simplicity of Use, and to Adjust the Number of Dogs and Cats Allowed for Lots Five Acres or Larger. (Staff: Barry Hogan) Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2005- recommending to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004 -03. Mr. Hogan gave the staff report. The Commission questioned staff on: • Items 6.a. and 6.b. for the addition of a clarification note at the bottom of the table and use of an example • Lot size minimum requirements • Application to catteries and kennels • Enforcement of the ordinance Chair Pozza opened the public hearing. In response to Chair Pozza, Mr. Hogan stated there were no speakers. MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Vice -Chair Peskay seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. PC -2005 -491, to include the Commission's recommended changes to the table. The motion carried by unanimous 4:0 voice vote; Commissioner DiCecco absent. Planning Commission approval of this item is final unless appealed within ten (10) days. S: \Community Deve:oprcent_ \ADMTN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2005 Final\OS I"J25 pcm.do. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 25, 2005 Regular Meeting Paae 7 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Mr. Hogan suggested that staff bring back to the Planning Commission projects where Commission recommended changes were ultimately approved by the City Council, such as the Pardee Homes multi - family project. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: A. November 22, 2005 • RPD 2004 -06 (Essex) • RPD 2004 -07 (Comstock) • RPD 2004 -05; T 5347, GPA 2004 -03; ZC 2004 -03 (Birdsall) • First Amendment to Development Agreement for Tract 5053 and Tract 5204 (Pacific Communities) Mr. Hogan briefly discussed future agenda items and stated that the December meeting would be cancelled. 11. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Landis moved and Vice -Chair Peskay seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. l Scott P02 1 air ATTEST: B rry H_p,6arl Community Development Director S: \Cormunity Cev c].Opneit \A^MiN \COMM:SSION \M= NOTE: \2005 Fina: \05 ]025 Pcm.doc