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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1984 0508 PC REGMoorpark, California May 8, 1984 The regular meeting of the Moorpark Planning Commission was called to order at 7:20 p.m., with all members present. The minutes of April 24, 1984 were approved. Item 4 - PD -980 (Janss Corporation) Condition Compliance - Condition No. 12 - review of final designs for buildings I & K Condition No. 60 - review of store front designs This item was continued to later in the meeting to allow all of the applicant's representatives to be present. Item 5 - General Plan Amendment No. 84 -1 - Informational report on City Council actions A verbal report was presented by staff. The Council's direction to the Commission on a study within the area bounded by Los Angeles Avenue, the Arroyo Simi and Tierra Rejada Road was discussed. Information provided during the City Council meetings regarding a traffic collector system and flood control improvements was also provided. Following staff presentation, the Commission heard from a property owner within the area: Bob Burnette, 202 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark Mr. Burnette indicated that he was concerned about the conceptual alignment of a street intersecting with Millard and Los Angeles Avenue. This alignment would involve the removal of an existing home which he owns. It was indicated that with the development of his property, he would prefer to provide an access road on the westerly side adjacent to the Regal Condominium project where reciprocal easements between the two properties have previously been granted. It was indicated that this issue would be addressed as part of the study of the area. Item 6 - General Plan Amendment Screening- Informational report on City Council actions. A verbal report by staff was presented. Item 4 - PD -980 (Janss Corporation) Condition Compliance- Condition No. 12 - review of final designs for buildings I & K Condition No. 60 - review of store front designs -1- All representatives of the applicant now being present, this item was reviewed by the Commission. Following a staff presentation, testimony was received from: Larry Carignan (Janss Corp.), 11075 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90025 John Shaw (Ebbe)(Videriksen - Architect), 15483 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, California Marshall Milligan (Bank of A Levy), P. 0. Box 5189 Ventura, California James Perell (Wilson Douglas Commercial Brokerage) 6746 Shasta Place, Camarillo, California Hugo Roche (Janss Corporation), 100 E.Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, California 91360 The applicant indicated that the elevations and plans for building I, to be used by Taco Bell, were received only this afternoon and therefore were unavilable in advance of the meeting for the Commission. After reviewing the item and a discussion with applicant and staff, it was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Prieto to continue this matter to the next meeting and to have distributed with the Commission's packet, site plans, elevations and an indication of the delivery routes. The motion passed unanimously. A second motion was made by Com- missioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Prieto to also require a perspective drawing of the building from Los Angeles Avenue. The motion was unanimously passed. In the review of building K, it was indicated that the applicants desire to turn the building 90 degrees. The structure would be painted the same color as Hughes and Thrifty's. Questions were asked by the Commission regarding the location of automated tellers, trash enclosures and pedestrian access. It was moved by Commissioner Prieto and seconded by Commmissioner Miller to continue this item to the next meeting and to have copies of the plot plan and elevation evailable with the next Commission packet. The Commission then discussed with the applicant and his repre- sentatives the storefront designs for buildings A through H. Following the discussion with the applicant of the need for tenants to have large window displays, as well as how windows should be treated architecturally, door styles, etc., the matter was con- tinued for two weeks upon motion of Commissioner Weak, seconded by Commissioner Schleve and unanimously carried, to allow additional information to be developed. Item 7 - Review of City Sign Ordinance - Following a brief discussion, the Commission indicated that they felt the Ordinance needed to be revised and requested copies of other ordinances for their review. It was indicated that an ordinance amendment would be reviewed and prioritized in conjunc- tion with a Work Program for the following fiscal year at their next Commisson meeting. -2- Item 8 - Commercial Architectural Desian Standards and Themes Following a discussion of the themes previously adopted by the County for commercial development, the Commission identified that one major issue to be addressed was whether the themes would be applicable only on Moorpark Avenue and High Street or for all commercial properties within the City. The Commission also discussed staffing to amend the ordinance. Testimony was received from Mr. Collin Velasquez, 1078 Mellow Lane, Simi Valley, who indicated that he owns a commercial building in town and wishes to renovate it. He would find helpful some clear indication from the Commission as to the architectural treat- ment to provide to the building in accordance with architectural review for architectural purposes on an informational basis. Staff indicated they would provide information to the Commission on the pre - application review process used by the City of Port Hueneme. It was also discussed that, if the Commission adopts clear architectural standards, staff should then be able to provide to applicants sufficient indication of what would be re- quired. It was also discussed whether the signing requirements identified in the 1983 draft theme document were consistent with the City's sign ordinance and, if not, could they be legally imposed. Staff was directed to review this matter. Item 9 - Commission Comments - Several questions of staff were asked by members of the Commission. Commissioner Schleve requested that his "SWEAT" proposal be on the Commission's next agenda for review. Item 10 - Staff Comments - It was indicated that the first available Commission meeting at which Ron Brazill, Deputy County Public Works Director and Manager of Waterworks No. 1 could be present owing to conflicting night meetings would be June 12, 1984, and a presentation had been so scheduled. The staff indicated that, starting with the next agenda, the packets would be avilable on the Wednesday preceding the Commission meeting. It was also discussed whether the Commission desired to have items continuing to the City Council scheduled for the following Council meeting or for the second Council meeting. Commissioners indicated that scheduling for the next available Council meeting was acceptable. Chairman Hartley asked staff about the transition of permit processing responsibilities from the County to the City. Staff indicated that a Work Program is under preparation and will be on the Commission's next agenda for review, along with a cumulative development activity report. Following a discussion by the Commission of the direction provided to them by the Council and the need for staff in order to pursue the planning matters they felt had tc be addressed, the Commission -3- adopted a motion to recommend to the City Council that recruitment commence for the hiring of at least one additional planning staff member. The Commission indicated they felt the additional staff is needed if immediate planning problems are to be resolved. The motion passed 4 - 0 with Commissioner Weak abstaining. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m. APPROVED: Chairman -4- Secretary