HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0314 PC REGMarch 14, 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 7:00 p.m., Chairman Holland
presiding.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner LaPerch led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES _ February 12, 1985
Chairman Holland motioned for approval of the February 12, 1985
minutes, seconded by Commissioner Rosen, and passed unanimously.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
6. DEVELOPMENT PLAN PERMIT NO. DP -302
(GERSHENBERG) continued to March 28,, 1985
Commissioner Rosen motioned for this item to be continued to
the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Chairman Holland
and passed unanimously.
7. SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report back by Commissioners Hartley, and Rosen on Hillside
Development, Roofing Materials, and Fault Zone Building
Restrictions.
Commissioner Hartley gave a presentation on the Subcommittee on
Building Standards, and addressed the issue of Hillside Development.
After extensive discussion, the Commission adopted a policy that
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7. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS continued from page 1
Subcommittees report back on a monthly basis.
It was suggested by Chairman Holland that other Hillside Ordinances
be reviewed and may have enough information to prepare an ordinance
could be obtained without consultants.
Commissioner Hartley proceeded to address the issue of Roofing
Materials. The Director briefly summarized a report submitted
by the County Building official regarding roofing materials, and
describing restrictions on the use of wooden roofing materials.
Testimony was given by the following:
William Windroth, Supervisor, Building & Safety, 33 High
Street, Moorpark, CA. 93021
Captain Paul Zamazanuk, County Fire Protection District,
275 E. Pleasant Valley Road, Camarillo, CA. 93010
Commissioner LaPerch motioned for approval and acceptance of the
subcommittee report to the Commission. The motion was seconded
by Chairman Holland and passed unanimously.
After extensive discussion of the Brown Act, a motion was made
by Chairman Holland to recommend to the City Council that subcommittees
of Commissioners lest a quorum be authorized to meet without the
necessity of noticing meetings under the Brown Act. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner LaPerch and passed unanimously.
8. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Presented by the Director of Community Development.
9. DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT' WORK PROGRAM
The Director provided the Commission with time estimates for the
current Work Program (time estimates made May 1984). The Director
also indicated to the Commission that there would be a Work Program
for the Commission's discussion and action for the next fiscal
year, and revised projections based on experience will be made.
Also, the Director requested Commissioner's to make their suggestions
of items that should be on the Work Program or should be changed.
Consideration should be given to the following two items; 1) Ordinance
regulating satellite dishes; 2) Review of regulations on roof - mounted
solar panels. The ICBO (International Conference of Building
Officials) standards for recommended practice on solar energy
devices are to be reviewed by Commission and staff.
10. COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner LaPerch inquired as to the status of PD -1014 (Geisler).
The Director proceeded to inform the Commission that this is a
project for 316 apartments that would require a Roos Density Bonus
for 113 units. The Director also indicated that an EIR was being
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Commissioner Rosen indicated that the Peach Hill Council is concerned
with PC -3 and how to broaden notices regarding the PC -3 issue.
Chairman Holland recommended that staff agenda a discussion of
improve notice requirements.
After extensive discussion regarding the Commission and methods
of making motions. Commissioner Hartley informed the Commission
that previous Commission members did adopt a policy that no item
that was not on the agenda could be brought up for consideration
without receiving unanimous consent of all the Commission members.
Chairman Holland inquired to what extent does our local ordinance
place limitations on business such as adult theaters, pawn shops,
arcades etc.. Staff to provide report on next agenda.
11. STAFF COMMENTS
The Director discussed the extensiveness of notice to property
owners regarding the General Plan Update. The Commission concurred
with the staff proposal.
The Director informed the Commission of the recent trip to San
Jose which the Director and Commissioner Hartley attended the
Planning Commission Workshop.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Holland motioned for
adjournment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hartley
and passed unanimously. Adjournment 8:56 p.m..
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