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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1985 0725 PC REGThe regular meeting of California, was held at Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER Planning Commission City of Moorpark July 25, 1985 the planning Commission of the City of Moorpark, City Hall of said city, located at 799 The meeting was called to order at 7:22 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 Chairman Jeffery Rosen, and Chairman Douglas Holland. Absent: None. Other City Officials and Employees Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Lt. Mike Brown, County Sheriff's Department; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Diane Eaton, Associate Planner; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. By general consent Item 4. was temporarily tabled. Moved by Chairman Holland and second by Vice Chairman Rosen, and unanimously carried that no new items shall be heard by the Commission after 10:30 p.m. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Chairman Holland, second by commissiner Hartley and unimously carried that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 13, 1985 be approved. 5. PROCLAMATIONS /COMMENDATIONS /SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A Resolution of Commendation - Niall Fritz Chairman Holland read a Resolution of Commendation for Niall S. Fritz, who had recently resigned from the position of Director of Community Development with the City of Moorpark. The Resolution of commendation had been signed by all members of the Planning Commission and would be delivered to Mr. Fritz. � -1- PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark July 25, 1985 Moved by Chairman Holland seconded by Commissioner Hartley and unanimously carried to approve the Resolution of Commendation. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR A. DP -324 (F.E. Financial Ltd.) Approval oY Reso. No. PC -85 -46 Moved by Chairman Holland and seconded by Vice -Chair Rosen and unanimously carried to adopt PC -85 -46 approving DP -324 subject to changes in and addition of the following conditions. Plannning Division Conditions: -- Condition No. 5 That prior to the occupancy or change of occupancy of this building by any tenant, either the owner or prospective tenant shall file a modification application for this permit. The purpose of the modification shall determine if the proposed use is compatible with the existing zoning and terms and conditions of this permit. Also, that staff shall review proposed occupancy to determine if the request will be a minor or major modification. -- Condition No. 19 Roof design and construction shall include a minimum 18" (inch) extension of the parapet wall above the highest point of the roof. -- Condition No. 23 That disposal of all potentially hazardous wastes shall be by means approved by the Ventura County Environmental Health Division, and to include State and Federal agencies. Additional Planning Condition to follow Condition No 23 -- Condition No. 24 Prior to occupancy by tenant or subsequent owner that would employ or dispose of toxic or hazardous waste a Major Modification shall be processed and filed. City Engineer Conditions: -- Condition No. 65 That prior to issuance of a zoning clearance developer shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, street improvement plans prepared by a registered Civil Engineer; shall enter into an agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete the improvements; and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of the improvements. -2- PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark July 25, 1985 -- Condition No. 65. (cont.) The improvements shall include concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, street lights, striping and signing, and paving in accordance with the Ventura County Road Standards. Applicable road standard plates are as follows: 1. Driveway on Goldman Avenue shall be per Plate E -2 having a total width of 30 feet. 2. Driveway on Tejada Street shall be per Plate E -2 having a total width of 30 feet and modified to have a 10 foot radius curb return. -- Condition No. 73. Developer shall obtain access easements from the property to the east and south of sufficient width to allow for semi -truck traffic turning movements. Easements for street improvements in Tejada Street shall be obtained prior to the construction of said improvements. By general consent Item 8.A. (Public hearing for DP -1010, G.H. Palmer & Associates) was temporarily tabled the Commission considered Item 11. 11. Commission Comments A. Highway 118 /Goldman Commissioner Rosen presented his letter, dated July 15, 1985, expressing his concerns regarding lack of highway improvements on Highway 118, and proposed an effort to provide some measure of added safety along Highway 118 i future development. City Manager gave an overview regarding the Commission's concerns and stated that a re- distribution of the "Proposed Design Engineering Agreement Los Angeles Avenue Widening" may address the concerns of the Commission. Testimony was received from the following: Louise Rise - Lawson, Building Industry Association, 601 Daily Drive, Camarillo. Marc Annotti, 9010 Corbin Avenue, Northridge, CA. 91324. Commissioner Rosen suggested that because of the continual growth in the industrial area along Highway- 31-8 -, --and the traffic impact, circulation, as well as impact on neighboring intersections, the Commission direct staff to inform the City Council that the Planning Commission will not favorably review any new applications for development on, or exiting onto Highway 118. 0 Moved by Commissioner Hartley that a City Engineer and Commissioner Rosen concern and the proposed Los Angeles seconded by Commissioner Schleve and roll call vote: PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark July 25, 1985 study session with City Manager, be provided to discuss areas of Avenue Widening. Motion was denied by the following AYES: Commissioners Hartley, Schleve. NOES: Chairman Holland, Vice -Chair Rosen, Commissioner LaPerch. City Manager reiterated that the Commission avail themselves of the opportunity to review the plans for improvement on the Los Angeles Avenue Widening project, which will encompass many private improvements that would have been required or are now bonded. Also, widening could be extended to additional properties. This information could be provided by staff to the Commission at the Planning Commission meeting of August 8th. Moved by Chairman Holland and seconded by Commissioner Hartley to continue this item. Motion unanimously carried. Moved by Commissioner Hartley and seconded by Commissioner Schleve for a two week continuance. Motion carried 3 - 1 - 1 AYES: NOES: ABSTAINING: 11. B. Infrastructure Capacity Limits The Commission discussed the matter of the infrastructure, as addressed in Commissioner Rosen's letter in which he stated that the primary difficulty which arises when considering applications, whether singly or as a combined unit, is the sense of the cumulative impact upon the development of the City. Concern was expressed that without a completed General Plan and adequate data, approval of further developments can not be made until the infrastructure capacity is more specifically defined in the areas of traffic, circulation, sanitation, schools, and water supply. Testimony received from the following: Louise Rice - Lawson, Building Industry Association, 601 Daly Drive, Camarillo. Greg Fowler, Waterworks District No. 1, 7150 Walnut Canyon, Moorpark, CA. 93021. Mr. Fowler presented the Commission a bar chart of Moorpark Sewer System, (Wastewater Flow) for residential, commercial and industrial capacity, showing existing "will serve ", "approved" and "proposed flow ". PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark July 25, 1985 Moved by Commissioner Hartley seconded by Commissioner Schleve that the matter be continued for two weeks to provide Waterworks District No. 1 totals for residential, commercial, and industrial projects to establisha time frame to show capacity levels accurately. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioner Hartley, LaPerch, Schleve Noes: None. ABSTAING: Chairman Holland, Commissioner Rosen. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Development Plan Permit No DP -1010 (G .H. Palmer) The applicant is requesting construction of a 400 apartment unit located at the southeast corner of Moorpark Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue. Presented by Frank Wein, Consultant, Michael Brandman Associates. Mr. Wein addressed the Commission concerns to the Draft EIR in the responses to the comments made by the Commission at their May 9, 1985 hearing. The action before the Planning Commission is to recommend certification of the Final EIR. Testimony was received by the following: Dan Palmer, G.H. Palmer 7 Associates, 10952 Roebling Avenue, Suite 52, Los Angeles, CA. 90024. Mr. Palmer addressed the concerns of the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendations, as stated in the City Managers memo dated July 19, 1985. They read as follows: -- Condition No. 2. Add barbeques to pool areas. -- Condition No. 4. Add a fourth pool to be located in the area south of Majestic court.. -- Conditions No. 5 Amended to read. Two (2) pools to be a minimum of -20x 40 feet with spa facilities. At least one pool on each side to have sufficient dept (9 feet) to permit spring board diving. -- Condition No. 6. Combine tennis court facility with currently proposed basketball court. The combination court to be fenced and lighted. -- Condition No. 7. Add barbeques and picnic tables to compliment the active play area. PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark July 25, 1985 8. A. Continued - PD -1010 (G.H. Palmer & Associates) -- Condition No. 8. Pathways, tot lots and pool areas to be fenced and lighted to provide appropriate security. -- Condition No. 9. Construct bicycle and equestrian trails along the Arroyo Simi. -- Condition No. 10. No access to buildings 4, 5 and 6 from Los Angeles Avenue.. -- Condition No. 11. An appropriate setback from Los Angeles Avenue for buildings 4,5 and 6. (the Parks & Recreation Commission was concerned with the setback on the Regal project to the east and is recommending a larger setback for this project.) Mr. Palmer stated to the Commission that the Roos Legislatiory AB1151, states "that if developer is willing to set aside 258 of the total number of units in order to levels affordable to the local median income, the City shall either give on of two options ;(1) a density bonus of not less than 258(2) Bonuses greater than 258 are discretionary and 508 is the most common policy. The City Manager stated that it was Parks and Recreation Commission':, recommendation to apply Quimby Fees; that the Circulation Element requires footbridge and trails be provided and that the only question is whether recreation facilities provided by the developer would be sufficient credit and whether or not Quimby Fees may or may not apply. The Parks & Recreation Commission also recommended that the developer provide half the cost of the footbridge, and the City would have the option of requiring that they install the bridge and would be reimbursed by future developers for } of the cost. Testimony received by the following: John Hanna, Landscape architect, 4764 Park Granada, Calabasas, CA. (Presburger & Associates. Geoff Palmer,G.H. Palmer and Associates, 10952 Roebling Avenue, Suite 52, Los Angeles, CA. 90024 Mitchel Kahn, Attorney for the applicant, 500 Esplanade Drive, Oxnard, CA. John Meisner, 825 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. (B &E engineers). Robert J. Verlaan, representing Ultrasystems, 16845 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA. 92714. PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark July 25, 1985 8. A. Continued - PD -1010 (G.H. Palmer & Associates) Commissions concerns are as follows: Crossing Guards Footbridge School Bus turnouts, shelter Traffic Circulation Density Bonus Adverse impacts Valley Feaver Moved by Commissioner Hartley seconded by Commissioner Rosen an unanimously carried to continue this item to the meeting of August 1, 1985; also to supply the Commission with site and elevation plan, and further discussion of Quimby Fees to be applied. 13. Adjournment By general consent the meeting was adjourned to 7:00 p.m., August 1, 1985, the time being 11:50 p.m.. Y1/� Administrative Secretary