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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0108 PC REGr January 8, 1985 Moorpark, California 93021 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, was held at City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m., Chairman Holland presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Holland. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Jim Hartley, William LaPerch, Jeff Rosen, Tom Schleve, Chairman Holland. ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Niall Fritz, Director of Community Development; Diane Eaton, Associate Planner; and Celia LaFleur, Deputy Clerk. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 5. PD -980 (JANSS CORPORATION Condition compliance, approval of signs for Taco Bell and Thrifty. The Director presented the staff report to the Commission. Testimony was given by the following: Howard Friedman, representing Heath & Company, 3225 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, California, 90031 Commissioner LaPerch motioned for approval as presented, and seconded by Chairman Holland. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Rosen amended the foregoing motion to provide approval for lettering and color for Thrifty sign, but to have the Taco Bell sign return in two weeksfor approval after color review. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Schleve and passed unanimously. -1- ,- January 8, 1985 Moorpark, California 93021 6. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE The Director presented an overview of the Growth Management Ordinance, as listed below: (a) Ordinance directing the preparation of Development Standards. (b) Limit Building Permits to a number consistent with the "208 Plan ". (c) Annual Community Development Report prepared for review. Under section "A" the Director indicated that an ordinance directing new development standards not needed, and that City Council could achieve development standards. Section "B" should have some revisions to indicated that any unused Building Permits in any given year roll -over or accumulate for use in future years. Section "C ", that annually the Council adopt a resolution specification of dwelling units that could be built in each of the suceeding five years. Testimony was provided by the following: Louise Rice Lawson, Executive Director of the Business Industry Association, 601 Daly Drive, Camarillo, California 93010. After extensive discussion Commissioner LaPerch moved to recommend to the City Council that the Growth Management Ordinance be given no further consideration and that a new ordinance be studied with definations of goals, policies and to establish standards in conjuction with the General Plan review. The mntio.n was seconded by Commissioner Hartley and passed unanimously. 7. HIGHWAY #118 IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION REPORT Commissioner Schleve expressed concern regarding Hwy. 118 and the visibility on the road, and that perhaps the Hwy. 118 Committee recommend to the Council to do something to improve the safety of Hwy. 118 night visibility. It was also suggested by Chairman Holland that letters dated December 5, 11 and November 25, from the Highway 118 Improvement Association be reviewed and referred for inclusion to the Circulation Element and inturn the Highway 118 Committee review the Circulation Element before hearing by the Planning Commission. In reference the Resolution No. 83 -29 re. CERTAIN FORMER VENTURA COUNTY PERMIT APPROVAL PROCESSES BE PERFORMED BY CERTAIN CITY OFFICIALS: (� A motion was made by Chairman Holland to amend that a,b,c,& d should be specific Planning Commission concerns acting as an advisory capacity to City Council and that e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n, unless accompanied by a,b,c,d, be Planning Commission decisions final subject to appeal to the City Council and that parcel map waviers and LLA be included i January 8, 1985 Moorpark, California 93021 with Minor Modifications as Planning Director approval subject to appeal to the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner LaPerch and passed unanimously. 8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORK PROGRAM The Director of Community Development presented to the Commission with the Community Development Work Program. Along with the presentation a Status Report was distributed indicating community devevelopment which includes commercial, industrial, and residential. Director also indicated that immediate attention is required to an application due to time limits to review the application The Commission indicated that they wished to schedule the RFP for the Housing Element to be scheduled for discussion on the next agenda. 9. COMMISSION COMENTS Commissioner Hartley recommended to staff westside curb of the Community Center for City Council to have necessary agreement to enforce. to take steps to red -curb safety measures and asking with Sheriff's Department Commissioner Rosen requested that meeting dates for the Planning Commission be changed from the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays to the 2nd & 4th Thursdays to allow additional review of information put before the Commission and to review any questions with staff. Commissioner LaPerch motioned that all resolutions by the Planning Commission be approved by the Chairman, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Hartley and passed unanimously. 10. STAFF COMMENTS Director gave a brief summary of developments for the year of 1984. The staff report and conditions of the Buttercreek Tract were distributed as requested at the last Planning Commission meeting. The Director presented a Minor Modification from Tom Schleve (applicant). Commissioner LaPerch motioned that this item be continued to a further date. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hartley, with Commissioner Rosen abstaining, 3 -0 -1. Commissioner Hartley moved to adjourn the meeting with Commissioner Schleve seconded. Adjournment 10:49 p.m.. secretary � a 4�► o