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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1987 0504 PC REGPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES City of Moorpark May 4, 3.987 The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission held May 4, 1987, in the City of Moorpark, in the Council Chambers located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., Chairman Douglas Holland presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Chaiirman Holland. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Scott Montgomery, William Butcher, Douglas Holland, John Wozniak, and Glen Schmidt. ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Mark Wessel, Traffic Engineer; Michael A. Rubin, Senior Planner; Diane Eaton, Associate Planner; and Celia La Fleur, Administrative Secretary. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Mr. Colin Valesquez 8366 Topanga Canyon, Canoga Park, CA. 91304. Addressed the Commission requesting that they give an opinion towards whether or not a loading zone could be placed in an on -site traffic aisle. Commission referred the matter back to staff for a report at their next meeting of May 18, 1987. 2. Mr. Tom Zanic,520 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA. Addressed the Commission regarding placement of a monument sign along Tierra Rejada Road where the sign code currently does not allow. Commission referred this matter back to staff for consideration of an encroachment permit and report back at their next meeting of May 18, 1987. Also consider amendment to Planned Community Standards at their June 1, 1987 meeting. 3. Mr. Paul Tryon,BlA representative addressed the Commission with a request to continue action on the subdivision tract sign resolution for 45 days so that he may work with staff on proposed adjustments. By general consensus of the Commission this item is continued to June 15, 1987. —1— 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of April 20, 1987 Motion: Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by Commissioner Wozniak to approve the minutes of April 20, 1987 as submitted. Motion: passed unanimously. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR 6.a. Amendment to the Sion Ordinance Revise the Sign Ordinance regarding Real Estate Subdivisional Directional (off -site) Signs. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. PC -87 -135 Motion: Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Butcher that Item 6.a. be deferred to the Commission's meeting of June 15, 1987 (as requested under public comments by Paul Tryon, representative of the BIA). Motion passed unanimously. 6.b. Major Modification - Tract 3963, Griffin Homes r^ Request to occupy 135 homes prior improvements in lieu of occupancy improvements as originally approved. Drive and Pecan Avenue. Beginning Campus Park Drive. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. PC -87 -134 to completion of certain required of 70 homes prior to completion of Located generally between Collins approximately 800 feet northerly of Commissioner Montgomery presented a letter protesting the decision of the Commission to approved Griffin Homes request for a Major Modification and that Collins Drive shall be constructed not later than prior to the occupancy of the first unit in (the new;) Phase III. Stated CalTrans recent change to the signal at College View and 118 Highway in the extended "green light time" for the purpose of left hand turning movement to the college. Chairman Holland addressed these concerns of Commissioner Montgomery and stated that the benefit of completing Collins Drive at this time would be a benefit to the college, the residents of the community but at the developers cost. Moved: Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by Commissioner Schmidt to approve the following resolution: -2- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF MODIFIED CONDITIONS TO CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 86 -275, ON THE APPLICATION FILED BY GRIFFIN HOMES (TRACT 3963). With modificatio to Conditions No. 60 to read ......first unit in (the new) Phase III. Motion passed on a 4:1 vote, Commissioner Montgomery voting NO. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Old Business) Public hearing closed for Items 7.a - 7.e at the Commission's meeting of April 6, 1987. The following testimony received regarding Items 7.a. - 7.e (heard collectively) related to the Traffic Study, and setback requirements and issues. 7.a Parcel Map 4287 - Cabot. Cabot & Forbes Request to subdivide a 6.95 acre site into 5 separate lots. Located along Science Drive north of New Los Angeles Avenue. Continued from 4/6/87. 7.b. Development Plan Permit No. 358 - Cabot„ Cabot & Forbes Requesting approval to construct an industrial facility of 44, 352 square feet. Located on Los Angeles Avenue at Science Drive. North of New Los Angeles Avenue. Continued from 4/6/87. 7.c. Development Plan Permit No. 361 - Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Requesting approval to construct a 24,192 square foot industrial facility on 1.04 acres. Located on Science Drive, 300 feet north of New Los Angeles Avenue. Continued from 4/6/87. 7.d. Development Plan Permit No. 362 & Conditional Use Requesting approval to construct a 23,040 square foot office building on a 54,946 square foot (1.25 acre) site. Northwest corner of Science Drive and New Los Angeles Avenue. Continued from 4/6/87. 7.e. Development Plan Permit No. 389 - Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Requesting approval to construct a 112,300 square foot single story (30 feet in height). Located on Science Drive. Continued from 4/6/87. Assistant City Engineer addressed the Commission's concern related to traffic circulation; reference: Memo dated April 27, 1987, (Traffic Study of Proposed Development on Science Drive) Motion: Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery that the following condition apply under Community Development Conditions: -3- "Applicant shall execute a covenant running with the land on behalf of itself and its heirs and assigns agreeing not to contest or protest the formation or utilization of any assessment district or other financing technique including but not limited to the payment of traffic mitigation fees, which the City may implement or adopt, to fund public street and traffic improvements directly or indirectly affected by the development ". Motion: Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by Commissioner Butcher that all Development Plan Permits, Conditional Use Permit, and Parcel Map be conditioned for traffic fees. Motion passed unanimously. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to approve the Negative Declaration as having been completed in compliance with State CEQA Guidelines. As part of its approval, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Negative Declaration; and Directed staff to prepare a resolution conditionally approving Development Plan Permit Nos. 358, 361, 362, Conditional Use Permit No. 4506, for consideration at its next regular meeting of May 18, 1987. Recommending approval of Development Plan Permit No. 389 to the City Council. Motion passed unanimously. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to approve Parcel Map No. 4287 as recommended by staff. Motion passed unanimously. 7.f. Planned Development Permit No. 1061 - Raymond Caren Commercial Planned Development Permit for an existing 11,760 square foot previously in an industrial zone now zoned for commercial use. Located 111 - 165 Poindexter Avenue. Applicant is requesting continuance to June 1, 1987 By general consensus of the Commission Item 7.f. continued to the Commission's meeting of June 1, 1987. -4- 8. PLANNING COMMISISON ACTION ITEMS DeveloRment Plan Permit No. 32.1 Appealing the decision of the Director of Community Development. This was an appeal of the Director's decision regarding the expiration of an entitlement. The Planning Commission upheld the appeal and determined that DP -321 was part of a planned development with two other DP's and should be considered as one for timeing purposes. The Commission found that the time extension request was substantially in compliance and granted a six (6) month extension. The Commission's decision is final unlesss appealed. 9. INFORMATION ITEM 9.a. General Plan Update to the Land Use and Circulation Element Scheduling Staff gave an introduction to the update process, reviewed various State law requirements and requested direction. Commission was concerned that this subject may become politicized and moved to consider this subject at their meeting of June 15, 1987. r Staff was requested to send notices of the June 15, 1987 meeting in the mailing to all property owners regarding the change in the annual assessment notice. Staff was requested to work with the Chairman on the notice wording and agenda topics. 10. COMMISSION COMMENTS Staff responded to a question regarding political signs. Staff responded to enforcement of tract "stick signs" 11. STAFF COMMENTS None. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m. RESPECTFULLY (SUBMITTED BY: CHAI SIDING: Acting Secretary Do g as olland -5-