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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0212 PC REGFebruary 12, 1985 Moorprk, California The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, was held at City Hallof said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:08 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, Bill LaPerch, Tom Schleve, Vice Chair Jeff 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Holland stated that prior to the selection of Vice Chair noted on the minutes of 11/27/84, item 3b, page 2, it state Chairman Holland's commending Jim Hartley for doing an outstanding job as Chairman. Approved as corrected. Commissioner LaPerch motion for approval of minutes dated 11/27/84, and the ComnUssions joint meeting with City Council 1/3/85, seconded by Commissioner Hartley and passed unanimously. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 6. PD -980 (JANSS CORPORATION) Niall Fritz, Director of Community Development presented the staff report and recommendations. After questions of staff by members of the Commission, the public hearing was opened. Testimony was presented to the Commission by the following representative: Howard Freidman, Heath & Company, 3225 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, CA. 90031. There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. -1- February 12, 1985 Moorpark, California 6. PD -980 (JANSS CORPORATION) cont. After a discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Hartley to approve the electric order board, direction signs and exclude the pre -order sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rosen and unanimously passed. Approval of final design of building "H ". Representing Janss Corporation the following testimony was given by: Larry Carignan, 1105 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Moninca, CA. Larry Carignan requested from the Commission to give further consideration in respect to the size of building "H" in regards to the Sign Criteria. It was then motioned by Chairman Holland and seconded by Commissioner Hartley to unanimously approve the final design of building "H ". Commissioner Hartley motioned for approval of request made by Larry Carignan upon staff review. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rosen and passed unanimously. 7. PD -992 (NEWHART) The Director presented the staff report to the Commission and upon motion of Commissioner Hartley moved for`_appaoual of Conditions No. 14,15 & 16. The motion was seconded by Commissioner LaPerch and passed unanimously. 8. DP -313 (COATS) Staff report and recommendations were given by the Director of Community Development. Questions were raised by the members of the Commission regarding the additional traffic on Los Angeles Avenue and the possible need for a traffic signal at the inter- section of Maureen Lane with Los Angeles Avenue. Staff indicated that it was very unlikely that this project alone would meet CALTRANS warrants for a traffic signal, but that eventual signalization was contemplated through the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution. Commissioners also asked questions concerning service capability of Waterworks District No. employees projected by the tenant and whether be stored for testing purposes on the subject gases are used in some of the products manufa Dry Corporation. the present sanitation 1. the number of rare gases would property; such ::tured by the Air Testimony was given by the following representative: Jim Moss, Sun Bank, 3100 Damon Way, Burbank, CA. Jim Moss representative for the applicant informed the Commission that 121 employees were expected and that 808 of their existing employees were expected to either move to the area or commute, -2- f February 12, 1985 Moorpark, California 8. DP -313 (COATS) cont. Leaving 208 of their staff which would be new employees. It was also indicated that no hazardous gases would be stored or used within the manufacturing facility. Following the close of the public hearing, it was moved by Commissioner Rosen and seconded by Commissioner Hartley to approve the Negative Declaration and recommend to the City Council that the subject project be approved. The motion passed unanimously. The Commission, in reviewing the material presented by the applicant, also determined compliance with Condition Nos. 12 & 13, regarding final approval of colors, materials, site design and trash disposal areas. 9. DP- 311/314/LDM -4 (SCLANLIN) Following the presentation by the Director, members of the Commission asked questions regarding the mounding of landscaping along the periphery of the site, the timing for completion of public improve- ments, and traffic circulation from and onto Moorpark Road. The following testimony was give by the applicants representive: John Kulwiec,330 N. Wood Road Suite D, Camarillo, CA. 93010. Mr. Kulwiec indicated that it was their intent to mound landscaping and this was shown on the colored perspective rendering. He also indicated that there may be as much as a one year lag between the construction of each of the buildings, although it is their intent to grade the entire property at one time. Mr. Kulwiec asked for clarification on Condition No. 31 as to the driveway widths. Staff indicated that the change to widen the driveways by 5 feet had been reviewed at the Development Advisory Committee meeting and had inadvertently not been changed on the City Engineer's Conditions. Regarding traffic circulation, staff indicated that a traffic study was prepared by the applicant and reviewed by the City Engineer and CALTRANS. Both parties concluded that left turns in and out were acceptable and that a traffic signal at the intersection of Moorpark Road and Flinn Avenue was not warranted at this time. It was also pointed out that the northern driveway entrance has been designed to limit turn movements to right turns only. -3- February 12, 1985 Moorpark, California 9. DP- 311/314/LDM -4 (SCANLIN) CONT. Commission members also discussed the possibility of landscaping the vacant portion of the project site when the first building is constructed. Chairman Holland suggested a minor change to Condition No. 28 on both permits. After the close of the public hearing and after further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Schleve to recommend the approval of the project with the following changes; - That Condition No. 31 of both permits be amended to increase driveway widths from 30' to 35' and from 20' to 25'. -- That Condition No 62 (DP -311) and Condition No. 65 (DP -314) be added to require that at the time the first building is constructed all public and private improvements bordering public streets, with the exception of a sidewalk across the railroad right -of -way, also be completed. -- That Condition No. 64 (DP -311) and Condition No. 67 (DP -314) be added requiring that a maintenance agreement be entered into by the applicant for the maintenance of the vacant, or second phase, portion of the property. That Condition No. 28 be amended to require that the City be a party to the reciprocal parking and access agreement. -- That based on the applicant's presentation,compliance be found with Conditions No. 12, 13 & 14 of both permits. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hartley and unanimously adopted. In conjunction with the 2 industrial buildings, the Planning Commission also reviewed a request by the applicant to subdivide the property into two separate parcels. The Commission unanimously approved this request_ 10. DP -302 (GERSHENBERG) Request to be continued to February 26, 1985. Motion was made for approval of applicants request by C)airman Holland. seconded ,,,�y Commissioner Rosen and passed unanimously. -4- February 12, 1985 Moorpark, California 11. PD -857 (U.S. CONDOMINIUM CORPORATION) The Director presented the staff report to the the Commission and upon motion for approval by Commissioner Rosen and seconded by Commissioner Hartley, motion passed unanimously. 12. Use Element update (conti Following breif discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Hartley and seconded.by Chairman Holland for continuance to February 26, 1985. Motion passed with Commissioner LaPerch dissending. 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS After discussion by the Commission of the continuation of the Rendezvous Card Club, a motion was made by Commissioner Schleve to recommend to the Council that in preparation of an ordinance dealing with the situation that they allow themselves the ability to impose off -site street improvement. The motion was seconded by Chairman Holland and passed unanimously. Commissioner Rosen expressed concern for traffic requirements and after �- extensive discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Hartley and seconded by Commissioner Schleve and passed unanimously to request the City council to re- evaluate traffic requirements on Los Angeles, Ave., specifically to request signalization at Tierra Rejada Rd. /Gabbert Rd. and post reduces speed limits from Moorpark City limits through town to Moorpark Rd. and Flinn Ave. This action was taken as a resu] of concern expressed earlier in the meeting during the review of DP- 311/314/313. Chairman Holland made a motion to recommend that agendas and appropriate agenda items affecting individual neighborhoods be sent to the president of the Neighborhood Council. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hartley and passed unanimously. Commissioner Schleve informed the Commission of his absence for the Planning Commission meeting of February 26, 1985. 14. STAFF COMMENTS None. 15. ADJOURNMENT Chairman lland motion for adjournment. The motion was seconded by Comm, s er Hartley and unanimously passed. The meeting adjourned at 9: 5 m.. n A Secretary -5-