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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1986 0423 PC REGTHE PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark April 23, 1986 The regulary scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark, California, was held in the Council Chambers 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 william LaPerch presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledege of Allegiance was led by Chairman LaPerch. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman William LaPerch, Him Hartley and Jim Keenan at 7:28 p.m.. ABSENT: None; Vice - Chairman Dan Claffey, Commisisoners . Commissioner Douglas Holland arrived OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Richard Morton, Director of Community Development; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Diane Eaton, Associate Planner; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following persons spoke in opposition. to Item 6.B. and during their public comment they were informed by the Chairman that any comments regarding Item 6.B. would have to be heard during the public hearing which was scheduled later in the agenda. The Director then informed the Chairman that this item would be continued and renoticed for public hearing at a later date. Comments received by: Robert Schwab, 13131 Honeybee Street, Moorpark, CA. 93021. Jackie Scott & Ron Scott, 13205 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark, CA. 93021 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Bruce Smith, Supervisor, RMA, General Planning, County of Ventura. Steve Wood, Associate Planner, RMA, General Planning, County of Ventura To discuss the Air quality Management Plan and 208 Water Quality Plan. Bruce Smith gave a brief history of the process of Regional Planning, and how they were formally incorporated into each of the respective plans (Air Quality Management Plan and 208 Water Quality Plan) -1- THE PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark April 23, 1986 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (continued) Steve Wood gave his presentation and history of the Population Forecast, which first began in 1975 and was adopted in 1978. In his presentation he informed the Commission that two citizen representatives from each city, public and private interest groups are appointed as a Sub - Committee and make their recommendations to the County -Wide Planning Committees. Once a Draft has been prepared, it is then sent on to each of the cities and presented to their City Council. The most recent Population Forecast was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in May 1985. Mr. Wood continued to inform the Commission of the factors considered for the approved Population Forecast, they were as follows: Previous Forecast ° Building completion activity since the 1980 Census. ° The General Plan holding capacity to provide the number of dwelling units that could be accommodated on the land based on each cities adopted General Plan. Mr. Smith proceeded with his explanation of the current Air Quality Management Plan, and the three different types of subject areas, as follows: ° Population dwelling unit projection. ° Industrial sources. Transposition formation. The Federal Mandate does not specify that all growth should be eliminated simply to meet the Air Quality standards. The Federal Law states that each of the cities must do all they possibly can to achieve clean air quality. Chairman LaPerch questioned Mr. Smith, could the Commission advise the City Council that the Population Forecast figures are advisory and are forecast and that the City could set limits under no penalty by County -Wide Planning. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Planned Development Plan Permit No PD -1055 (Robert Feller /Vince Didio) Requesting approval of a Planned Development to construct a 13,160 square foot facility and also requesting medical office use of 4,200 square feet, combination office and commercial building. Located east side of Moorpark Avenue approximately halfway between Los Angeles Avenue and Third Street. Continued from March 26, 1986. -2- THE PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark April 23, 1986 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) A. Planned Development Plan Permit No. PD -1055 (Robert Feller /Vince Didio) The Director of Community Development presented his staff report of the revised development dated April 23, 1986. After extensive discussion the Commission reached its decision in the matter and recommended the following modifications: ° Condition No. 3 (Planning Department Condition) That the second floor is limited to office use only, except that medical offices are permitted only to the extent that parking for such use is provided on a one space for 200 square feet of Gross Floor "Area (GFA) basis. ° Condition No. 22 (Planning Department Condition) That the "hammer- hear" turn -a -round as shown on the plan be clearly identified as "no parking:or stopping ". ° Condition No. 23 Planning Department Condition) That the north parking lot be designated for employee parking only. ° Condition No. 2 (Planning Department Condition) That restaurants or other food facilities will be allowed only when meeting the parking requirement for such uses. ° Condition No. 24 (Planning Department Condition) That prior to occupancy the applicant shall request the City to enforce appropriate vehicle codes on subject property as permitted by Vehicle Code Section 21107.7. Moved by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Keenan for approval of Planned Development Permit No. PD -1055 as modified. Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Hartley to modify Condition No. 3 and add Condition No. 22 as recommended by staff. Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Hartley for approval of Condition No. 23 as recommended by staff. Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Commissioner Hartley, seconded by Commissioner Holland to approve condition number 24 as recommended by staff. Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Keenan to approve PD -1055 subject to modified conditions. Motion passed unanimously. -3- THE PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark April 23, 1986 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) A. Planned Development Permit No. PD -1055 (Robert Feller /Vince Didio) Moved by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Keenan to waive consent calendar for approval of resolution. Motion passed unanimously. B. Play Field Lighting of Peach Hill Park The City of Moorpark to certify the Environmental document and approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration. By general consent Item 6.B. to be continued and re- noticed for public hearing in order that staff resubmit the Environmental Document for this item. C. Changes to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance To consider changes to the Land Use Element of the General Plan and of the Zoning Ordinance to: 1) make more explicit, and to clarify, that maximum density as authorized by the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance is not an automatic right, but depends upon !- the property and the design of the project; 2) authorize "density averaging" in the "Rural" zones subject to certain restrictions; 3) to add the zoning classification. of "CO" (Commercial Office), "CH" (Commercial Highway), "CPD" (Commercial Planned Development), and "PC" (Planned Community) to various charts in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The Director of Community Development presented his staff report dated April 23, 1986, and after extensive discussion the Planning Commission was unanimously infavor of all the proposed changes exception to the issue of density averaging. The minority of the Commission was concerned over changing what has "worked" (maximum density as authorized by the GP) and the majority feel- ing that the density averaging allowed the Commission and City Council flexibility in looking at alternatives which could preserve an environmental habitat or provide for recreational facilities or could reduce the amount of grading required. Moved by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Claffey and by unanimous vote it was moved that this item be tabled and heard later in the agenda. D. Amendment to the Land Use Element To consider adding the words "requires approval of a Specific Plan" to the "Residential Low Density" of the Land Use Element of the General Plan on that property bounded on the north by the Arroyo simi and New Los Angeles Avenue on the west by Moorpark Road, on the south by Tierra Rejada Road, and on the east by the Highway 23 Freeway. -4- THE PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark April 23, 1986 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) D. Amendment to the Land Use Element The Director of Community Development presented his staff report dated April 23, 1986. After review and consideration of the information contained therein, public testimony was received in support by the following: Mr. Glen Gessford, Representing Carlsberg Development Company, 2800 Twenty - Eighth Street, Santa Monica, CA. 90405. Mr. Gessford stated that they were willing to advance the money for the Specific Plan but objected to so designating the property on the Land Use Map, since this removed the option of developing the property, or a portion thereof, at the exist- ing Residential zoning without the adoption of the Specific Plan. The Commission felt however, that the property should be so designate and it was moved by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner claffey to approve Item 6.D Amendment to the Land Use Element which would require approval a a Specific Plan and be combined with a General plan Amendment hearing. Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Commission Holland, seconded by Commissioner Claffey that Item 6.C. be continued for hearing. 6. C. Changes to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance The Director proceeded with his staff report and by general consensus of the Commission, with the majority vote that staff provide a resolution of staff recommended changes to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. This resolution to be presented at the Planning Commission's meeting of May 14, 1986. 7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Capital Improvement Program By general consent this item continued to April 30, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. for further discussion to be provided at the joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission. B. Request for Proposals - city of Moorpark Downtown Plan The City Manager referred to his memo to the Commission dated April 18, 1986, requesting comments from the Planning Commission,. Suggestion of the Commission are as follows: -5- THE PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark April 23, 1986 7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS (continued) B. Request for Proposals - City of Moorpark Downtown Plan (continued) Discussion of alternative mechanism, including advantages and disavantages of each alternative for financing and implementing the various recommendations. Possible use of redevelopment agency. ° Community Development Block Grant funds. ° A specific plan. Moved by Commissioner Hartley, seconded by Commissioner Holland to approve the Request for Proposals to the Downtown Plan and include the Planning Commission's additional recommendations. Motion passed unanimously. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Hartley presented the Commission and staff with a slide presentation of the League of California Cities 1986 Planning Commissioners Institute held in San Diego. 9. STAFF COMMENTS Associate Planner presented the Commission with the Residential, Commercial and Industrial Update (dated March 31, 1986) Status Report, The Commission requested that staff provide statistics showing population build -out by dwelling units currently provided under the General Plan. This information to be provided at the joint meeting of City Council and Planning Commission of April 30, 1986. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting was adjourned to April 30, 1986, the time being 11:30 p.m. Acting Secretary