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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1984 0828 PC REGMoorpark, California August 28, 1984 The regular meeting of the Plannning Commission of the City of Moorpark, California was called to order at 7:12 p.m. All members were present. Item 3 - APPROVAL OF MINUTES The munites of the meeting of August 21, 1984 were approved 4 - 0 with one abstention. Commissioner Prieto,was absent. Item 4 - PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. Item 5 - COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Miller inquired if any members of the Commission were planning to attend the EARTH QUAKE PREPARDNESS CONFRENCE scheduled for September 12 or 14. No other Commissioners indicated that they were planning to attend however the Commission felt that attendance would be appropriate. The Commissioner Miller was authorized to attend. Commissioner Schleve inquired as to the Commission's subcommittee review of architecural themes and standards. Chairman Hartlev responded that he had not yet been able to get together with Commissioner Prieto, but that they would do so as soon as poss- ible. Item 6 - PM - 3836 -2 (HARVEY MUNDEE) Request to modify two parcels of the orginal map and com- bine them to create a single larger parcel. The following staff presentation, there were several question of the applicant from Commissioner Schleve. Following the close of public hearing it was moved by Commissioner Weak and seconded by Commissioner Preito to adopt the proposed findings and condition- ally approve the project. Commissioner Schleve made a motion for an ammendment to require lots 2 & 6 to use a common driveway After a brief discussion with staff and the applicant, it was determine that such a requirement had previously been placed on the Parcel Map and the motion for adendment was withdrawn, The main motion was approved unanimously. Item 7 - DP - 303 (MOORPARK -L.A.) Request for approval to construct a 29,912 square root industrial building on approximately 1.63 acres. The following staff presentation, Planning & Public': Works staff on the area. so Chairman Hartley inquired of matters regarding drainage in The applicant was represented by.Murray Siegel (Siegel & Associates) 5101 Douglas Fir Road, Calabasas, California. Questions for the applicant were raised by members of the Commission regarding the use of metal roofing over the office protion, poss- ible alternative roofing materials, the number of trash enclosers and a desire to see landscaping include mounding. The applicant responded they had comtemplated mounding. Further concerns were expressed with possible maintance problems of a metal roof. It was also indicated by members of the Commission that a colored rendition of the architecture of the project was desireable and that signs should be placed at the driveway entrance onto Poindexter Avenue indicating that there should be no right turn for trucks. It was also mentioned that the landscaping plans for all but large projects could be subject to staff approval instead of the Commission's. Commissioner Schleve indicated that he wanted to see a landscape theme along the Poindexter Avenue and Gabbert Road frontages of this industrial park and that the Planning Commission should review the landscaping plans inasmuchas they were intended to break up the long blank walls of buildings. The issue was also raised that meandering sidewalks maybe desireable along perimeter arterial streets. After the close of the public hearing, it was moved by Commissioner Miller to continue the item to September 11, 1984 in order for the Commission to review: 1. Color rendition. 2. Sample of building and roofing materials and roofing specifications. 3. For staff to look into the matter of meandering side walks. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Prieto and approved 3 - 2 with Commissioners Weak and Schleve desenting. Item 8 - 304 (MOORPARK - L. A.) Request for approval to construct a 22,912 square foot industrial building on 1.16 acres. The applicant was represented by Mr. Siegel and Mr Nick Brow (West America Construction Corp.) 8929 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA. 90211. Chairman Hartley raised a question as to weed abatement for the subject properties and others in this industrial park which were vacant since there appears to be quite an accummulation of tumble - weeds. Staff indicated to the Commission that a tumbleweed abate- ment program could be implemented in accordance with State legis- lation, but that there were some difficulties in administering the program because of the lateness in the growing season for tumbleweeds. Mr Brown indicated that the applicant would take care of abating arm tumbleweeds on their properties. It was moved by Commissioner Miller to follow the staff recommend- ation and recommend to the City Council approval of the project with the requirement that the final colors for the building return to the Commission for approval. The motion was seconded by Comm- issioner weak and approved unanimously. Item 9 DP - 305 (KENNEY MANUFACTURING CO.) Request for approval to construct a 62,640 square foot building on approximately 5.64 acres. The building will be used for warehousing drapes, window shades and related hardware. At he conclusion of staff presentation it was indicated that the applicant has requested that they wish to defer construction of some of the parking lot improvements since they anticipate far fewer employees than the Zoning Ordinances required parking. However, the revised parking plan was not submitted in time for review this request the matter could be continued to September 11, without delaying the project which is scheduled for Council action on September 19. Commissioner Schleve indicated that the parking could possibly be reduced to the minimum code requirements to increase landscapgin along Poindexter Avenue. At the close of public hearing, it was moved by Commissioner Weak to continue the matter to the September 11, 1984 meeting in order for the following information to be presented; 1. The possible elimination of parking or redesign tc add landscaping along Poindexter Avenue. 2. To include meandering sidewalks. 3. To obtain colored elevations and r or the building along with samples of building materials. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and passed unani- mously. - ESTABLISHMENT OF A CITY PROPERTY MAI fS kUp After review of the City Council letter on this matter, it was indicated by Commissioner Miller that the Planning Commission is quite busy and that a seperate body should handel zoning matters. This statement was concured with by all of the members of the Commission with Commissioner Schleve indicating that such a body should reprot to the Planning Commission. It was indicated by staff that it would be unusual to have such a body report to the Commission. Commissioner Schleve indicated that a property main - tance review board would probably be most affected if made up of fellow citizens and neighbors. It was indicated by Steven Kueny, -3- City Manager that in either case the major responsibility would fall on staff and that it was best to defer further consideration of this matter for several months until the zoning enforcement staff in the process of being hired has a opportunity to commence an enforcement program. The Commission indicated that this matter should be placed on their first meeting agenda in December for review at that time. Item 11 - STAFF COMMENTS Chairman Hartley raised a question for discussion on the provision of a designated area for truck parking in the vicinity of both Tipsy Fox and Circle K Market. Staff responded that onstreet parking was very limited near Tipsy Fox and that a requirement of the Moorpark Town Center was that Los Angeles Avenue near Circle K Market would be posted "NO PARKING "; therefore, it appeared the only real opportunity for the truck parking would, be to provide it. There will be no further business, the meeting was adjorned at 10:14 p.m. CHAIRMAN NF /crl -4- j/ SECRETARY