HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0122 PC REGJanuary 22, 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 7:05 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, Tom Schleve,
Vice Chair Jeffery Rosen, and Chairman Douglas 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 sign for Taco Bell
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 Hartley motioned for approval as presented. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Schleve, and passed unanimously.
By general consent item 10. a. taken out of order for general information.
10. INFORMATION
f—. a. Staff approval of PD - -846 Minor Modification
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10. INFORMATION continued from page 1.
The Director proceeded to inform the Commission to the procedure
of a Minor Modification.
6. POLICY REGARDING CONVERSION OF NON - CONFORMING STRUCTURES
AND USES TO CONFORMING RESIDENTIAL USE
The Director presented the staff report and recommendations.
Commissioner Schleve recommended that item number 2 read to include
"Landscape plans require approval prior to occupancy and allow the
landscaper itself to be bonded ".
Commission Hartley motioned for approval regarding Commissioner Schleve's
recommendation and that it should also include item 1 to read as
follows: "Prior to the issuance to a zone clearance the applicant on
behalf of himself and his successors, agrees not to protest or
contest and shall consent to any assessment district for any other
financing technique which may be formed or utilized by the City of
Moorpark for the purpose of underground utilities.
Chairman Holland seconded the motion to approve subject to modifications
�- recommended. Passed unanimously.
7. DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY CENTER EXPANSION PLANS
The Director of Community Development presented staffs report and
recommendations.
8. DISCUSSION OF SCOPE OF LAND USE ELEMENT UPDATE
The Director proceeded to inform the Commission of the review process
and the screening policy for GPA!s submitted. After extensiove
discussion and the Chairmans concern for community involvement
and participation toward the General Plan Amendment.
9. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES PLANNING COMMISSIONERS WORKSHOP
The Director proceeded to inform the Commission as to the program
information and scheduling for the workshop.
10. INFROMATION
b. Memo from Commissioner LaPerch.
C. City Attorney Correspondence re: Conduct of Meetings
and the Brown Act.
d. City Council Rules of Conduct
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11. COMMISSION COMMENTS
After extensive discussion regarding Commission recommendations
to the City Council, appeal procedures and methods and clarification
of minute - taking procedures, the Director infored the Commission
that upon their formal recommendation to City Council are reflected
in a resolution. This recommendation is also provided with a cover
memo which gives a brief description of project and and indicates
the Commission's action in summary.
Commission recommendations be reviewed and approved by Planning
Commission on consent calendar basis prior to transmittal to City
Council.
Commissioner Hartley opposed the recommendation due to delay, additional
staff time and cost involved.
Recommendation was defeted 2 - 3, Rosen and Holland supporting.
12. STAFF COMMENTS
The Director informed the Commission beginning in March the Community
Center would be available for Planning Commission meetings on the
2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month.
Commissioner Rosen motion for approval to begin Thursday Planning
Commission meetings. the motion was seconded by Commissioner LaPerch
and passed unanimously.
The Director indicated the Commission's "Decision Making Resolution ",
which had been considered at the last meeting, has gone to Council
and was discussed and continued to their next meeting for further
consideration.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Holland adjourned the
meeting on a general consensus at 9:14 p.m..
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