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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0226 PC REGFebruary 26, 1985 Moorpark, CA. 93021 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, was held at City Bill of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7 :01 p.m., Chairman Holland presiding. 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner LaPerch. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Jim Hartley, Bill LaPerch, Jeff Rosen, and Chairman Holland. ABSENT: Commissioner Tom Schleve. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Niall Fritz, Director of Community Development; !� Diane Eaton, Associate Planner;. and Celid LaFleur, Deputy Clerk. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTk None. 5. DEVELOPMENT PLANNED PERMIT NO. DP-302 (GERSHENBERG) (continued from 2/12/85) Request for approval to construct a 162,000 sq. ft. office and carpet manufacturing facility to be located on an 11.95 acre parcel adjacent and north of Los Angeles Avenue and approxi- mately 2000 ft. west of Buttercreek Road. Commissioner Hartley motioned for continueance as requested by the applicant. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rosen, and passed unanimously. 6. DEVELOPMENT PLANNED PERMIT NO. DP- 310 /VARIANCE NO. V -4247 (HODSON) Request to construct a 7,896 sq. ft. warehouse and grant reduction to side and rear yard set backs and elimination of loading zones. The } acre site is located adjacent and north of L.A. Ave. and 400 ft. west of Goldman Ave.. Following staff presentation, the Commission received testimony from the following: -1- February 26, 1985 Moorpark, CA. 6. DEVELOPMENT PLANNED PERMIT NO. DP- 310 /VARIANCE NO.—V-4247 (HODSON) continue from page 1 Fred Madjar, Representative for the applicant 427 Appleton Road, Simi Valley, CA. 93065 William Hodson, president of Worldwide Aeronautics, 649 E. Easy Street, Simi Valley, CA. 93056. Members of the Commission asked questions regarding the traffic impacts of future projects on Los Angeles Avenue. Commissioner Rosen was concerned with City Engineer conditions imposing "no left turn into and out of driveway" along Los Angeles Avenue. Commissioner Holland indicated that within a "mid- block" on Los Angeles Avenue, no right turn would be appropriate. Regarding traffic circulation, staff indicated that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment since it will contribute to the cumulative traffic increase on Los Angeles Avenue. However, to mitigate this impact, the applicant will contribute to the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution. Commission members also discussed landscaping. Final design of improvements, material, and roof mounted equipment, and found compliance with Conditions No. 13, 14, & 15. Commissioner Rosen moved for approval of DP -310 which was seconded by Chairman Hollland, and passed unanimously. After the close of the public hearing and further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner rosen to adopt _the _ proposed findings and recommend to,City Council that V -4247 for Development Plan No. DP -310 be approved for a zero western sideyard set back and to eliminate one loading zone. The motion was seconded by Commissioner LaPerch, and passed unanimously. 7. con Commissioner Rosen presented to staff and the Commission an outline submitted by Chairman Holland, hereby noted as "NOTICE OF PLAN PREPARATION ", which shall be prepared by the Director of Community Development. It was moved by Commissioner Rosen for approval of the document and seconded by Chairman Holland, the motion passed unanimously. -2- February 26, 1985 Moorpark, CA. 7. DISCUSSION OF SCOPE OF LAND USE ELEMENT UPDATE (continued from 1/22 & 22/22/85) cont. from page 2 Commissioner Rosen motioned for the Director of Community Development to prepare a Request for Proposals for review by the Commission.. The motion was seconded by Chairman Holland and passed unanimously. Commissioner Rosen also motion to recommend to the Council that the deadline for admitting RFP's be extended. to May 1, 1985. Commissioner Hartley seconded the motion and passed unanimously. The Commission scheduled March 28, 1985, for further discussion of Commission concerns and issues to be addressed in the General Plan Update. B. RESOLUTION CHANGING MEETING DATE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION The Commission unanimously approved a change to the Planning Commission meeting date from 2nd & 4th Tuesdays to 2nd & 4 Thursdays. 9. MEMO FROM THE CITY ENGINEER REGARDING TRAFFIC CONCERNS The Commission expressed its concerns over the scheduling of traffic signal improvements and speed limits along the western portion of Los Angeles Avenue. Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer informed the Commission that in his recent discussion with CALTRANS they are in the process of conducting speed surveys which will be used to determine the appropriate posted speed limit. Surveys are to be completed in March 1985. The City Engineer also addressed the Commissions concerns of traffic signal improvements and stated that a 5 -Year Capital Improvement Program would soon be prepared and the purpose of the 5 -Year Capital Improvement Program is to establish a list of projects and a tentative schedule. The City Engineer went on to inform the Commission that placing a traffic signal project on the Capital Improvement Program list does not necessarily mean that the signal will meet the warrants established by CALTRANS, but once the project appears on the list, the City would begin coordinat- ing with CALTRANS in order to implement the project. The procedure for the preparation of a 5 -Year Capital Improvement Program would include a review by the Planning Commission prior to presentation to the City Council. It was moved by Commissioner Rosen and passed unanimously to recommend 5 -Year Capital Improvement Program. -3- and seconded by Chairman Holland to the City Council to expedite the February 26, 1985 Moorpark, CA. 93021 10. STAFF COMMENTS The Director presented a review of street & traffic safety improvements which was previously given to the Highway 118 Improvement Association on February 25, 1985 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business Chairman Holland adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.. r�' Respectfully submitted, Secretary