HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2005 0322 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of March 22, 2005
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The Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on March
22, 2005, in the City Council Chambers; Moorpark Civic Center;
799 Moorpark Avenue; Moorpark, California; 93021.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Vice Chair Peskay called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Landis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Commissioners DiCecco, Landis and Taillon, and Vice -Chair
Peskay (Chair Pozza arrived at 7:45 p.m.).
Staff attending the meeting included Barry K. Hogan,
Community Development Director; David Bobardt, Planning
Manager; Joseph Fiss, Principal Planner; Scott Wolfe,
Principal Planner; Laura Stringer, Senior Management
Analyst; and Gail Rice, Administrative Secretary.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2005.
MOTION: Commissioner Taillon moved and Commissioner Landis
seconded the motion that the Planning Commission Regular
Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2005, be approved.
(Motion passed with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote. Chair Pozza
was absent.)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(next Resolution No. 2005 -472)
A. Proposed Development Agreement No. 2003 -01 with Shea
Homes, LP pertaining to General Plan Amendment No
2003 -02, Zone Change No. 2003 -02 Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 5425 and Residential Planned
Development Permit No. 2003 -02
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 the
Development Agreement with Shea Homes L.P. (Staff:
Barry Hogan)
Commissioner DiCecco recused himself from the dais.
Barry Hogan gave the staff presentation.
The Commission questioned staff regarding affordable
housing cost factors.
Vice -Chair Peskay opened the public hearing.
Jeff Palmer, applicant's representative, stated acceptance
of the terms of the Development Agreement and indicated he
was available for questions.
The Commission questioned applicant on grading, the height
and length of the sound wall along Los Angeles Avenue,
pedestrian /ADA access, and height of the east wall.
Romayne Hawkinson, resident, commented on wall heights and
pedestrian access to Fremont Street from Los Angeles
Avenue.
Edward Peters, resident, passed out fault maps to staff and
the Commission and expressed concerns related to fault
areas, potential flooding and maintenance of drainage
facilities.
Vice Chair Peskay closed the public hearing.
The Commission questions definition in the development
agreement and commented on language and affordable housing
costs.
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MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Taillon
seconded the motion that Resolution No. PC- 2005 -472 be
approved.
(Motion passed with a unanimous 3:0 voice vote. Chair Pozza
was absent; Commissioner DiCecco had recused himself.).
AT THIS POINT in the meeting, Chair Pozza arrived. The time
was 7:45 p.m. The Commission recessed and reconvened at
8:00 P.M.
B. Consider a Request to Amend Specific Plan Number 1995-
02 (Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan) Relating to
Development Standards; and to Approve Residential
Planned Development No. 2004 -01 for the Construction
of 102 Multiple - Family Units within Planning Area 5 of
Specific Plan Area No. 2, Located Approximately One -
Half Mile North of the Northerly Terminus of Spring
Road and Three - Fourths of One Mile East of Walnut
Canyon Road, on the Application of Pardee Homes
(Assessor Parcel Numbers: Portions of 500 -0- 270 -07
500 -0- 027 -08, 500 -0- 270 -19, 500 -0- 270 -20, 500- 0 -024-
03, 500 -0- 024 -04, 500 -0- 024 -22, 500 -0- 024 -23)
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony and close the public hearing;
2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2005- , recommending to
the City Council conditional approval of Residential
Planned Development Permit No. 2004 -01; and 3) Adopt
Resolution No. PC- 2005 - -, recommending to the City
Council approval of an amendment to Specific Plan No.
1995 -02 pertaining to development standards for
Planning Areas 8 & 9. (Staff: Scott Wolfe)
Scott Wolfe gave the staff presentation.
The Commission questioned staff on tandem parking,
requirements for covered parking and distribution of
covered parking.
Chair Pozza opened the public hearing.
Jim Bizzelle, applicant's representative, discussed
previous approval for Planning Areas 8 and 9 and
current request for approval of Planning Area 5.
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applicant's representative, discussed
of covered parking, driveway locations,
styles and floor plans.
The Commission questioned applicant on the use of
different paving treatments for the driveways,
placement of trash cans for the carriage units, 20
foot turnarounds, and a description for the tot lot.
The Commission also expressed concern with the units
that did not have a side -in garage.
Mark Hammond, architect, described the recreation
areas.
Gary Armstrong, applicant's representative, indicated
that he was available for questions.
The Commission questioned applicant on parallel
parking spaces.
Edward Peters, resident, commented on the design of
the homes. He expressed concern with drainage and
potential flooding on Walnut Canyon Road and potential
for landslides. He also commented on the heavy vehicle
and truck traffic through the area.
Amy Ebeling, resident, stated her concerns about the
traffic on Walnut Canyon Road.
Chair Pozza closed the public hearing.
The Commission discussed architectural drawings, the
need for more definition on the concrete driveways,
construction requirements for carriage units above
garage, lack of covered parking designs, the benefits
of affordable housing, architectural designs on
specific units, front elevation of units with multiple
garages and rear elevations on three homes.
MOTION: Chair Pozza moved and Commissioner Landis
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. 2005 -473, with amended conditions
to include:
• Add a condition for applicant to submit a permit
adjustment for the covered parking designs;
• Staff work with developer to enhance driveway paving
design; and
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• Enhance elevations on the units facing the street.
(Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.)
MOTION: Chair Pozza moved and Commissioner DiCecco
seconded a motion to approved staff recommendation and
adopt Resolution No. 2005 -474. (Motion passed with a
unanimous 5:0 voice vote.)
C. Consider Residential Planned Development Permit No.
2003 -04, General Plan Amendment 2003 -04 Zone Change
2003 -03, and Tentative Map No. 5463 for Fifty -One (51)
Single- Family Homes on 43 04 Acres North of
Championship Drive and East of Grimes Canyon Road on
the Application of Toll Brothers Inc (Assessors
Parcel Number 502 -0- 140 -02)
Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, accept
public testimony and continue the agenda item with the
public hearing open to April 26, 2005. (Staff: Joseph
Fiss)
Commissioner Landis recused himself.
Joseph Fiss gave the staff presentation.
The Commission questioned staff on the provision for
open space and whether the developer contributed
towards improvements on Grimes Canyon Road.
Chair Pozza opened the public hearing.
Craig Messi, applicant, provided comments on the
review process to date; and, using a model, addressed
visibility issues. He provided information on
improvements to and widening of Grimes Canyon Road. He
indicated that a separate Homeowner's Association
(HOA) was proposed to preclude use of the recreation
areas within the existing project. He stated that the
51 units would be included in the Landscape
Maintenance District (LMD) for Championship Drive,
that a trail system to the City boundary would be part
of the LMD and commented on the potential for gateway
monumentation to be maintained by the HOA.
Patty Waters, resident, expressed concern that the
development was too dense and there was no buffer zone
between agriculture and the development. She commented
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on increased truck traffic due to the mine expansions
and traffic problems on Spring Road.
Edward Peters, resident, expressed concern with
drainage and potential for flooding. He commented on
issues related to potential for mosquitoes.
Mike Sullivan, resident, expressed concerns over loss
of view and the hillside being destroyed. He commented
on density, existing HOA jurisdiction, recreational
facilities the retention basin at Trevino and Country
Club Drive and potential traffic.
Diane Galvin, resident, expressed her concerns on
traffic, density, architectural design and
construction issues. She stated homeowners in the
community did not receive notification of the hearing.
Mr. Hogan offered an explanation why some of the
homeowners did not receive notification of the hearing
and that Ms. Galvin would be added to the mailing list
for future hearings on the project.
The Commission requested an explanation of open space
and the Hillside Ordinance; and questioned
establishment of a fund for mitigation measures,
buffer zone control view issues, and requirement for
acquisition of lot west of the development.
MOTION: Chair Pozza moved and Vice Chair Peskay
seconded a motion to continue the item, public hearing
open, to the Regular Planning Commission meeting of
April 26, 2005.
(Motion passed with unanimous 4:0 voice vote;
Commissioner Landis had recused himself.)
D. Consider Residential Planned Development Permit
No.1994 -01 Modification No. 6, General Plan Amendment
2003 -04, Zone Change 2003 -03, Tentative Map No 5464
for thirty -six (36) single-family residential homes on
28.69 acres, north of Championship Drive and west of
Walnut Canyon Road on the application of Toll
Brothers, Inc. (Assessors Parcel Number 502 -0- 150 -03)
Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, accept
public testimony and continue the agenda item with the
public hearing open to April 26, 2005. (Staff: Joseph
Fiss)
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Commissioner Landis recused himself.
Joseph Fiss gave the staff presentation.
Chair Pozza opened the public hearing.
Craig Messi, applicant, commented on
entryway from Walnut Canyon Road, fees,
recreation facilities.
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lot sizes and
Edward Peters, resident, expressed concerns about
flooding and vehicle speeds on Walnut Canyon Road. He
also suggested a petition for a vote on the project.
Mike Sullivan, resident, commented on the lack of
recreation facilities and amount of money Toll spends
for the golf course.
Diane Galvin, resident, was not available.
The Commission questioned the applicant on views and
responsibility for the private facilities at the golf
course.
Two (2) written statement cards were received in favor
of the project with no comments.
MOTION: Chair Pozza moved and Commissioner DiCecco
seconded a motion to continue the item, public hearing
open, to the Regular Planning Commission meeting of
April 26, 2005.
(Motion passed with unanimous 4:0 voice vote;
Commissioner Landis abstained.)
The Commission recessed at 10:15 p.m. and reconvened at
10:25 p.m.
E. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004 -06 to Chapter
17.40 (Sign Requirements) to Address Banner /Special
Event Signing, Open House Garage Sale Signing and to
Reorganize the Sign Regulations for Greater Clarity
and Ease of Use.
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 -06. (Staff: Barry Hogan)
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Barry Hogan presented the staff report and requested that
Item 8.E. be continued to a Special Planning Commission
meeting on April 12, 2005.
Chair Pozza opened the public hearing.
There were no speaker cards.
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Chair Pozza seconded
a motion to continue the item, public hearing open, to a
Special Planning Commission meeting on April 12, 2005.
(Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Consider City of Moorpark Mission Statement
Priorities, Goals and Objectives for FY 2005/2006
Staff Recommendation: Consider City of Moorpark, FY
2005/2006 Mission Statement, Priorities, Goals, and
Objectives for discussion at the April 27, 2005
Special Joint City Council /Planning Commission
meeting. (Staff: Barry Hogan)
The Commission considered Moorpark's Mission Statement,
Priorities, Goals and Objectives.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
A. April 12, 2005 Possible Special Meeting
B. April 26, 2005
C. April 27, 2005, starting at 8:00 p.m., Joint City
Council and Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. Hogan briefly discussed future agenda items, including
continuation of Item No. 8.E. to a Special Planning
Commission meeting on April 12, 2005, and Item Nos. 8.C.
and 8.D. to the Regular Planning Commission meeting on
April 26, 2005.
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11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Taillon
seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting.
(Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.)
The meeting was adjourned at 10:31 p.m.
ATTEST:
Scott Pozza, hair
lopment Director
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