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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1987 0119 PC REGMOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark January 19, 1987 This is the regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission held January 19, 1987, in the City of Moorpark, California, 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 7:08 p.m., Chairman Holland presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Holland. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Douglas Holland, Vice - Chairman Scott Montgomery, Commissioners William Bucher, John Wozniak and Bernardo Perez. ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Michael A. Rubin, Senior Planner; Diane Eaton, Associate Planner; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS It was the general consensus of the Commission that Mr. Steven Brodsky hold his comments till later in the agenda, to address his related concerns regarding Residential Planned Development Permit No. 1044, CalProp, Item 9.a. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of January 5, 1987. Moved by Vice - Chairman Montgomery and second by Commissioner Butcher for approval as presented of Planning Commission Minutes of January 5, 1987, carried unanimously. -1- 6. CONSENT CALENDAR 6.a. Resolution No. P MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark, California January 19, 1987 sidential Planned Deve: A RESOLUTION OF THE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. RPD -1058 ON THE APPLICATION OF GLEN HAVEN, INC. Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Wozniak for the approval of Resolution No. PC -87 -123, with the modification to Additional Plannin Commission Conditions re "No delivery prior to 0 a.m., and no construction prior to :00 a.m. ". Motion passed unanimously. 6.b. Resolution No. PC -87 -124 Update of the General Plan re Land Use/Circulation E ements A RESOLUTION OF THE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON VARIOUS ELEMENT REVISIONS NEEDED TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN. Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Wozniak to approve Resolution No. PC -87 -124. Motion carried unanimously. 6.c. Resolution No. PC -87 -125, Traffic /Level of Service A RESOLUTION OF THE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING TRAFFIC LEVEL OF SERVICE. Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to approve Resolution No. PC -87 -125, with the deletion of Section 1, which read as follows: "SECTION 1. the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that a standard Level of Service "C" be maintained throughout the intersections of the City ". Motion passed 3:2, Commissioners Butcher and Wozniak noes. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued Business) 7.a. Tentative Parcel Map No. PM -4220 Clifford & Christina May Request to subdivide an existing 3.48 acre lot into three parcels of nearly equal size. Located on the north side of Los Angeles Avenue between Moorpark Road and Nogales Avenue. -2- MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark, California January 19, 1987 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - (continued) 7.a. Tentative Parcel Map No. PM -4220, Clifford & Christina May Presented by Senior Planner Rubin; reference: Staff Report dated January 19, 1987, and after extensive discussion by the Commission and staff, this item was open for public testimony. 1. Christina May, 13853 Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, CA., app ical nt spoke in support of the subdivision and address her concerns of City Engineer conditions for approval (Condition Nos. 8, re AOC fee, 5 re dedication. Applicant did :not . concur with Condition Nos. 12, 13 and 14. Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery that City Engineer Condition No. 8 be modified to read as follows: "That prior to zoning clearance, the developer shall deposit with the City of Moorpark a contribution for the Los Angeles Avenue Improvement Area of Contribution, for onl new residences on either parcels 2 or 3 or both if applicable. T e actua deposit shall e the t en current Los Ange es Avenue Improvement Area of Contribution applicable rate at the time the Building Permit is issued ". Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery that City Engineer Condition No. 1 be incorporated with Condition No. 2 (and balance of Condition No. 2 be deleted) to read as follows: "That prior to recordation, the developer shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, a grading plan prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall obtain a Grading permit; and shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing completion. The grading plan shall incorporate the recommendation of the approved Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Vice - Chairman Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Holland that an additional Planning Commission Condition to read as follows: "Any decision of denial of the City Engineer related to this parcel map, may be appealed to the Planning Commission ". Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery for the deletion of City Engineer Condition Nos.3 5 11. Motion carried unanimously. -3- MOORPARK PLANNING City of Moorpark, January 19, 1987 COMMISSION California 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) 7.a. Tentative Parcel Map No. PM -4220, Clifford & Christina May Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Wozniak for approval of Parcel Map No. PM -4220 and certifies that the information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration as being in compliance pursuant to CEQA Guidelines and approves this application pursuant to the amended, modified and deleted conditions provided. Motion carried unanimously. 7.b. Development Plan Permit No. DP -348, Epi Silos /Sterling Storage Requesting approval of a 47,400 square foot self storage facility on Los Angeles Avenue west of Shasta Avenue and east of Goldman Avenue. Presented by Senior Planner Rubin; reference: Staff Report dated January 19, 1987. After a brief discussion of the concerns addressed at the public hearing of December 10, 1986 requesting the applicant for a redesign of the site plan submitted, public testimony was received 1— by the following: 1. E i1Silos, 7061 Hayvenhurst, spoke in favor of the newly development. The applicant of the modification made to that he had also met with ti owners and had reached an a€ parties concerned. #200, Van Nuys, CA. the applicant submitted redesign of this also addressed the Commission the project site and state e concerned surrounding property reement that would satisfy Lee Lopez, 27 Shasta Avenue, Moorpark, CA. property owner of the adjacent site, expressed satisfaction and informed the Commission of the applicants total cooperation to alleviate the concerns expressed at the December 10, 1986 Planning Commission meeting. Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery that the following condition be applied to read as follows: (Condition No. 32): "No contractor's storage shall be permitted on the east side of the Building. Storage units on the east side shall be limited to a 10 foot by 10 foot floor area ". Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by commissioner Montgomery that the following condition be provided: (Condition No. 30) "No outside storage shall be permitted." -4- MOORPARK PLANNING City of Moorpark, January 19, 1987 COMMISSION California 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) 7.b. Development Plan Permit No. DP -348, Epi Silos /Sterling Storage Moved by Vice - Chairman Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Wozniak that Planning Department Condition No. 2 be modified to read as follows: "That unless the use is inaugurated not later than two (2) years after this permit is granted, this permit shaII —automatically expire on that date. The Director of Community Development may, at his discretion, grant one (1) additional year extension for use inauguration if there has been no changes in the adjacent areas and if permittee has diligently worked toward inauguration of use during the initial one -year period." Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery that Planning Department Condition No. 19 be modified to read as follows: "That signs are subject to the Moorpark Municipal Code, Chapter 50, of Title 9, Sign Ordinance. A sign permit is required. A monument sign shall be used as the Primary business sign Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Vice - Chairman Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Butcher for approval as recommended by staff and to include the modifications and recommended conditions as stated. Motion carried unanimously. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (New Business) 8.a. Development Plan Permit No. DP -332, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Request approval to construct an industrial facility which encompasses 39,424 square feet on a 87,991 square foot (2.02 acre) site. Located at Condor Drive, east of Los Angeles Avenue. Presented by Associate Planner Eaton; reference: Staff Report dated January 19, 1987. A brief discussion by the Commission and staff was provided. Public testimony received by the following: 1. David G. Muran, applicants architect, 3554 Rambod Ct., Newbury Park, CA., in- sugport.,of Development Plan Permit No. 332. 2. Valarie Busby, project manager, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, 2TO1 Townsgate Road, #101, Westlake Village, CA. 91361. Spoke in opposition to the revised City Engineer conditions -5- MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark, California January 19, 1987 2. Valarie Busb , (Public testimony continued) and requested clarification. City Engineer Knipe stated that the conditions received regarding the item in question had not been revised but were prior condtions that were now deleted and presented the correct conditions to the applicant. The applicant then receiving the corrected copy confirmed her agreement with staff. 3. Geoor a Moore, landscape architect for the applicant, P.O. Box 1752, Thousand Oaks, CA. Mr. Moore stated his availablity to the Commission and had no further comments. There being no futher public comment, Chairman Holland closed the hearing. Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to modify Community Development_Condition No: 17 to read as follows: "That all roof - mounted equipemnt (vents, stacks, blowers, air conditioning equipment) that may extend above the parapet wall shall be enclosed on all four sides by suitable screening or fencing. Said screening material shall be of similar material used in the construction of the parent building. Prior to the issuance of a zone clearance, the final design and location of the roof mounted equipmement of the project and scree must be approved by the Director of Community Deve�ment. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery that Community Development Condition No. 29.e. be modified to read as follows: "Energy efficient lighting fixtures which are to be compatible with adjacent industrial lighting. Lighting to be consistent in park." Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery that Community Development Condition No. 30 be amended to read as follows: "That the applicant shall construct utility rooms with common access to house all meters. No exterior ladder shall be permitted." Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Butcher that Sheriff's Condition No. 1 be deleted because it was redundant. Motion carried unanimously. -6- MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark, California January 19, 1987 8.a. Development Plan Permit No. 332, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes (continued) Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to delete Fire Department Condition Nos. 8, 9, & 11 because they were redundant. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Vice - Chairman Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Holland for the approval of Development Plan Permit No. 332 subject to the deleted, modified and amended conditions. Motion carried unanimously. The Commission recessed at 10:32 p.m. and reconvened at 10:49 p.m. 8.b. Planned Development Permit No. 1059, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Requesting approval to rebuild the existing service station to construct a "Self -Serve Only" and a Mini -Mart facility of approximately 930 square feet. Presented by Senior Planner Rubin; reference: Staff Report dated January 19, 1987. After an extensive discussion by staff and the Commission, public testimony received by the following: 1. Wayne Johnson, Project Manager, P.O. Box 2833, La Habra, CA. Requested that the Commission consider the approval for such improvements and the conveniences that it would provide for the Moorpark residents at this central location. Alsostated that Chevron U.S.A., Inc. needed to provide the demand and service to the increasing growth of the Moorpark area. Project Manager Johnson communicated to the Commission that Chevron U.S.A., Inc. had met with the dealer (leasor) of the present site and had executed a new lease agreement. 2. Patrick 0. Fiedler, 2322 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA. Ma a re erence to this development providing a uni -sex restroom facility and stated that this was common for most urban sites. Allen Wutkee, prior (8 years) and present lease holder, 5 2 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark, CA. In opposition to this type of improvement, asked that the Commission consider hardships brought about with this request for approval, i.e. non - employment for the existing 6 employees; repair service garage would cease; not being able to provide the additional sales needed for profit unless a liquor license was provided at this location and did not concur with this approval. There being no further public testimony the public hearing was closed. -7- MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark, California January 19, 1987 8.b. Planned Development Permit No. 1059, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (continued) The Commission expressed the following concerns: ° Uni -sex restroom facility. Beer and Wine licence request for approval.in the future. Ingress /egress at Hwy. 118. ° Lighting requirements at the proposed site. Moved by Commissioner Wozniak, seconded by Commissioner Perez that Community Development Condition No. 24 read as follows: "The on- premises sale of alcoholic beverages including Beer /Wine shall be prohibited." Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Butcher to modify Community Development Condition No. 28.e. to read as follows: "Energy efficient lighting fixtures which are compatible with adjacent commercial lighting to the north and east be provided." Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery that an additional City Engineer Condition (No. 10) be provided to read as follows: "The easterly driveway on Los Angeles Avenue shall be posted for "Right -Turn and Exit Only ". The westerly driveway shall be posted for "Enter Only ". Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery that an additional Community Development Condition (No.39) be provided to read as follows: "Two restrooms, one male, and one female, shall be provided ". Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Perez expressed concern regarding the applicants request for improvement at this particular site and communicated to the Com- mission that perhaps this request was premature. -8- MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION r� City of Moorpark, California January 19, 1987 8.b. Planned Development Permit No. 1059, Chevron U.S.A., Inc. (continued) Moved by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to deny the applicants request, stating that the existing facility was recently improved and additional improvements were premature. Motion fails on a 1:4 vote, Commissioners Montgomery, Butcher, Holland and Wozniak descenting. Moved by Vice - Chairman Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Butcher to approve Planned Development Permit No. 1059 as recommended by staff and to include modified, and additional conditions as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 8.c. Revision to Grading Plan - TR' -4, U.S. Condominium Adjustment to pad elevation grades causing 103,000 cubic yards to be readjusted on the subject site. Adjacent to Campus Park Drive, Marquette Street and the future streets of Marymount, Queens Court, Luther Circle, Loyola Street and Marquette Circle. Cosni.ssionar Sat•.',er excused himself stating a confliet of" Presented by Senior Planner Rubin; reference: Staff Report dated January 13, 1987. The Commissions discussion was brief and then opened to public comments. Public testimony was received by the following: 1. John Andrews, Project Manager, 9601 Wilshire Blvd. #333, Bever y Hills, CA. Proposed to inform the Commission of the requested revisions to the approved grading plans. Moved by Vice - Chairman Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Holland to disapprove U.S. Condominium's request for any revision to the previously approved grading plan. Moved by Vice - Chairman Montgomery, seconded by Commisioner Holland to disapprove the request by U.S. Condominium, Corp. for any revision to the previously approved grading plan. Motion carried on a 4:0 vote, Commissioner Butcher absent. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 9.a. Residenti Devel 1044 Wall review per Condition No. 25 of the previously approved Resolution No. 85 -240 of RPD Permit No. 1044. Presented by Senior Planner Rubin; reference: Staff Report dated January 5, 1987. MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark, California January 19, 1987 9.a. Residential Planned Develo went Permit No. 1044 Ca1Pro - (continued) Review o Wa Plan - Con ition Comb fiance In concurrence with Item 9.a., Item 10.c. (Steve Brodsky re RPD -1044 CalProp), presented by the Director of Community Development; reference: Staff Report dated January 19, 1987. During the Commission's discussion with staff, the City Engineer and the matters concerned, it was the consensus of the Chairman that this matter be opened for public testimony in anticipation of resolving the items of concern, expressed by Mr. brodsky. 1. Eddie Ramseyer, Project Engineer, 1881 Knoll Drive, Ventura, CA. Spoke in support of the development and the proposed request for approval of wall /fencing plans. Stated that the issues expressed by Mr. Brodsky were unrelated to the approval for fencing and reinstated to the Commission of CalProp's previously approved grading plan, which met with the City's requirements for approval. 2. Sue Liebman, Project Manager, CalProp, 5456 McConnell Avenue, Los Ange es, CA. Expressed the concerns related to the wall height and ask that the Commission consider that a 6' wall would create confinement amongst the residential tract and that a 5' combination masonry /wrought iron wall could provide openness for the property owners. 3. Steve Brodsky, 4572 Vista Del Valle Drive, Moorpark, CA. Spoke in opposition to the CalProp development and grading procedures and referenced his concerns in his letter to the Director of Community Development, dated January 11, 1987. 4. Ken Lew, 4592 Vista Del Valle, Moorpark, CA. Adjacent property owner also expressed his concerns related to the drainage issue created by the CalProp development. 4. Rose Ann Brodsky, 4572 Vista Del Valle Drive, Moorpark, CA. Also spoke on the CalProp grading issue. 5. Rob Stone, Vice President, CalProp, 5456 McConnell Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Communicated to the Commission prior meetings with the surrounding property owners and CalProp's willingness to reach an agreement to resolve issues presented, and the accomplishments made with the City in modifing the prior residential tract in relation to obstruced views of concern. Also informed the Commission of litigation proceeding brought by Mr. Brodsky and the courts decision where the developer prevailed. -10- r MOORPARK PLANNING City of Moorpark, January 19, 1987 9.a. COMMISSION California (continued) Chairman Holland stated his discomfort with the issues at matter, and stated that the developer did provide willingness to reach and resolve these issues expressed and that the requirements placed on on this permit approval were satisfactory by agency requirements place on the development, and was the general consensus of the Commission that the City could not offer tQ_ reconcile ._the_Brbdsky--issuei-�_._a. Moved by Vice - Chairman Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Holland to approve the wall /fencing plans as recommended by staff. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business Chairman Holland adjourned the meeting, the time being 2:00 a.m. and the balance of the Planning Commission Agenda items to be continued to the Commission regularly scheduled meeting of February 2, 1987. The items being as follows: 9.b Request of the City Council for a Joint Meeting. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS 10.a.Industrial Buildout 10.b.Recreation Fees re Development 10.c.Steve Brodsky re RPD -1044 CalProp This item taken out of order and addressed. 10.d.Goldman Avenue On- Street Parkine Problem 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS None. 12. STAFF COMMENTS None. Respectfully submitted by: Celia LaFleur, Acting Secretary -11-