HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 1116 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of November 16, 1987
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The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission held on November
16, 1987 in the City Council Chambers of the Community Center located at
799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m., Chairman Holland
presiding presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chairman Douglas Holland; Commissioner's John Wozniak;
William Butcher; Paul Lawrason;
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Montgomery.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES:
Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development;
Michael A. Rubin, Senior Planner;Paul Berland, Division
Manager of Planning; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer;
Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
S. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of October 19, 1987 and November 2, 1987 were deferred to
the Commission's meeting in December 1987.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (OLD BUSINESS)
A. Planned Development Permit No. 1068 - Richard Hart
Requesting approval to construct a 4,474 sq.ft. automotive repair
facility on a 15,186 sq.ft. site. South side of Los Angeles
Avenue approximately 170 feet east of Spring Road.
Note: This item was scheduled for public hearing on October 19, 1987
and at the request of the applicant was continued to the Commission's
meeting of November 16, 1987.
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Chairman Holland for the record entered into the public hearing a
letter dated November 12, 1987 from a Kenneth Hewitt, Owner Trans -Pro
Transmissions.
Staff report presented by Michael A. Rubin, Senior Planner; reference:
Staff Report dated November 9, 1987.
Testimony received by the following:
1. Lillian Hart, 17827 Ridgeway Road, Granada Hills, CA. In support
of Planned Development Permit No. 1068.
2. Andy Vincioni, 4485 Forestglen Court, Moorpark, CA. In support
of Planned Development Permit No. 1068. Mr. Vincioni stated to
the Commission that he is the current lessor for an automotive
center and is relocating to the proposed PD -1068 location and
would provided the following:
Lease 3 bays
Hours of operation would be 7:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m. (no Sat. or
Sun.)
No outside vehicle storage.
3. Richard Hart, 17827 Ridgeway Road, Granada Hills, CA. Applicant
of Planned Development Permit No. 1068. State to the Commission
that there would be storage for 12 vehicles within the bay areas.
4. Joy Vicioni, 4485 Forestglen Court, Moorpark, CA. In support of
Planned Development Permit No. 1068. Stated that she with her
husband currently operate a automotive center located at the rear
of a residential area and have never had any complaints from the
residents regarding noise.
Public Hearing closed.
The Commission stated the following concerns:
a. Joint access with the established Uncal gasoline station.
b. Would the automotive use be compatible to what the Downtown
Plan provides, theme, architectural design, etc.
C. Light reflecting onto undeveloped but approved 27
condominium units north of PD -1068.
d. That cinderblock be provided for fencing as a noise buffer.
e. Provide traffic mitigation measures.
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MOTION(a): Moved by Commissioner Wozniak, seconded by
Commissioner Lawrason to require a traffic mitigation
fee for PD -1068.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION b : Moved by Commissioner Wozniak, second by
Commissioner Lawrason to require roof screening for
PD -1068.
Motion passed on a 4:0.
MOTION(c): Moved by Commissioner Wozniak, second by
Commissioner Lawrason to require noise barrier be
provided for PD -1068.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION(d): Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by
Commissioner Butcher that no outside overnight vehicle
storage be provided.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION(e): Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by
Commissioner Butcher that no overnight vehicle storage
be provided on Los Angeles Avenue.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote
MOTION(f): Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by
Commissioner Wozniak that no window signs are
permitted.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote. .
MOTION(a): Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by
Commissioner Wozniak that the architectural design
provide a Western /Victorian theme.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION h : Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by
Commissioner Wozniak that a Right- Turn -Only sign be
provided on Los Angeles Avenue egress from PD -1068
driveway exit.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote
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MOTION(i): Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by
Commissioner Wozniak to approve PD -1068.
On a roll call vote:
Chairman Holland: No
Commissioner Lawrason: No
Commissioner Butcher: No
Commissioner Wozniak: No;
and directed staff to prepare a resolution of
denial and return it to the Commission nest regular
scheduled meeting.
B. Vestinq Tentative Tract No. 4338, Planned Development Permit No.
1069, Zone Change No. 2814 - Urban West Communities
Request to subdivide the subject property into 55 single family
lots. Southerwesterly corner of Walnut Creek and Sunny Glen
Drive. North of Hillside Drive.
Continued from November 2, 1987 as requested by the applicant.
Presented by Paul Berlant, Division Manager of Planning. Reference
staff report dated November 2, 1987 and November 12, 1987.
Testimony received by the following:
1. Tom Zanic, 520 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA., representing
Urban West Communities. Referenced his letter dated
November 9, 1987 which state comments and recommendations
regarding the staff report and recommended conditions for
the above entitlement requests dated November 2, 1987.
2. James Brady, 12419 Sunnyglen Drive, Moorpark, CA. Creekside
II Homeowners Association President. Expressed to the
Commission preference of a) single family residence for
TR -4338; b) walkway be provided to the park facility.
3. Dave Schroder, 12579 Sonnyglen Drive, Moorpark, CA. Stated
his preference for single family units within the TR -4338.
4. Robert A. Felburg, 136 93 Christian Barrett Drive, Moorpark,
CA. New homeowner and concurred that he was not aware of an
moisture problem.
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MOTION(i): Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by
Commissioner Lawrason that tract redesign for storm
drain and that the storm drain access area be an
easement maintained by the Homeowners' Association.
(The parcel adjacent to Lots 2 through 8 shall be
finished with a surface approved by the City Engineer
(i.e., gravel or asphalt) from the gate to the existing
block wall southwesterly of Lot 8... The gate shall be
maintained by the Homeowners' Association. The parcel
shall be dedicated to the city. ")
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION(k): Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by
Chairman Holland that unless substantial dwelling unit
construction has occurred on all phases within the
tract not later than 36 months after the date the
permit is granted, or 36 months from the original and
additional 36 months after the date on which a Measure
F allocation is made for all of the dwelling units in
the specific phase; this permit shall automatically
expire on that date„ whichever date is late.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION(1): Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by
Commissioner Butcher to modify Condition No. 14 to read
as follows:
RPD Condition No. 14 requires gutters and downspouts
over all garage doors and entryways for all units.
Water shall be conveyed to the street in non - erosive
devices."
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION(m): Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by
Commissioner Lawrason that Condition No. 15 read as
follows:
That a minimum setback shall be an average of 20 feet.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
It was the general consensus of the Commission to concur with the
following conditions as recommended within the Urban West Communities
letter dated November 9, 1987. Condition Nos. as follows:
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RPD Condition Nos. 31, 33, 34, 35, 42, and Tract Condition No. 24 be
modified 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..."
MOTION(n):
Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by
Commissioner
Butcher that Condition
No. 44 which
requires deletion of Parcel "A" which
is a pedestrian
link between
the existing Creekside II
neighborhood to
the north and TR -4338. It is the
intent of the
Creekside II
Homeowners' Association to annex TR -4338
and that the
walkway be relocated between Lot 33 & 34.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION(o): Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by
Commissioner Wozniak to recommend that address numbers
be 4- inches in height.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
(Inclusive within any modifications made by the City Engineer's conditions
submitted and dated 11/16/87.)
MOTION(p): Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by
Commissioner Lawrason that Condition No. 46 be deleted
which reads as follows:
"Lots 27 and 28 shall share a common driveway approach
and once, on site, driveways shall divide to the
respective lots, leading to each garage."
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION(q): Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by
Commissioner Butcher that Condition No. 17 be
deleted which reads as follows:
"At lease one -third (18) of the units shall be limited
to one story in height and distributed throughout the
development."
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
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MOTION(r): Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by
Commissioner Wozniak that Condition No. 37 be deleted
which reads as follows:
"The developer shall submit to the Director of
Community Development for review and approval, a plan
showing the mix of roof color and materials on a lot by
lot basis. The mix shall consist of at least three
color groups."
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION(s): Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner
Lawrason that Condition No. 42 of RPD -1072 be deleted
which reads as follows:
"Prior to occupancy of any residential units under this
RPD Permit, the applicant or successor in interest of
the multi - family parcels in either the South Village or
West Village shall commence and substantially complete
at least g0 units of multi - family development."
Motion passed on 3:1 vote, Commissioner Wozniak voting
NO.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION(t): Moved by Commissioner Wozniak, seconded by
Commissioner Butcher that at the end of cul -d -sac at
"A" Street open space be provided and maintained by the
developer for one year for evaluation of access parcel.
Motion passed on a 4 :0 vote.
MOTION(u): Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by
Commissioner Butcher to recommend to the City Council
that they consider walkways and access from park sites
with the review of the Community Development
Department, Sheriff, and City Engineer.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION(v): Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by
Commissioner Butcher to recommend approval of TR -4338
as modified to the City Council.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
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C. General Plan Update
City of Moorpark General Plan Update to the Land Use and
Circulation (traffic) Elements of the General Plan.
Presented by Director Pat Richards. Reference; staff report dated
November 12, 1987.
The Commission last considered the update to the Land Use and
Circulation Elements of the General Plan at their meeting of October
5, 1987.
Within the staff report are listings regarding those areas which the
Department of Community Development and Public Works feel merit
consideration towards placement on an Request for Proposals. These
listings are intended to be a starting point for discussion and are
not all inclusive.
Options to the Commission at this time are to continue the scoping
process and request additional information from the public and staff.
Second, close the scoping process and consider the Land Use and
%— Circulation requests for their merit. Adoption of project goals in
this way the scope of work could be narrowed.
Once the project goals have been formulized, the commission should
consider the work task listing prepared by staff. Lastly, specific
consideration should be given to those requested land use and
circulation changes made by property owners.
Testimony received by the following:
1. Mr. A. A. Milligan, 143 N. Fifth Street, Oxnard, CA.
2. Ron Tankersly, C.T. Financial, 2800 Twenty Eight Street, Santa
Monica, CA.
MOTION(w): Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by
Commissioner Butcher to approve as submitted the Scope
of Work for Land Use Element Update.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
Scope of Work for Land Use Element Update
1. Lot by lot land use inventory in a form for easy conversion to a
geotechnical base system.
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2. Identify areas subject to Specific Plan approval plus list in
general terms land uses permitted within.
3. Identify Residential, Commercial, and Industrial reserve areas in
outlying areas.
4. Create goals and policies regarding future hillside development.
5. Create standards for recreation services.
6. Identify potential rental and senior housing sites.
7. Create goals and policies related to the need to protect the
visual freeway corridor (118/23 Freeway Connector).
8. Create goals and policies which will ensure that site planning
and design of development respects the predominantly low profile
suburban environment of Moorpark and enhances and respects the
surrounding natural features.
9. Identify the natural features within and adjacent to the
community that need to be protected.
10. Create an urban limit line considering both the non - growth areas
of the Countywide Planning Program (CPP) and the city's need to
provide buffers or transitional zones.
11. Establish city gateways and identify land uses to promote that
identity.
12. Create a document(s) that can be used and an effective tool to
update the city's zoning ordinance.
13. Prepare studies of the existing or future population density
patterns within the city. Empresses must be places on those
areas either designated for redevelopment or high - growth
potential.
14. Prepare a report which will provide projections of those
elements, such as population, income and employment which will
forecast the land required, public facilities needed and future
distribution of land uses through the year 2000.
15. Create goals and policies which promote the reduction of
residential densities in outlying canyon areas.
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16. Create goals and policies regarding the extension of public
services in areas which provide significant natural constraints
to development.
17. The design of commercial areas should complement the area in
which it is located. Create design overlay areas with specific
goals and policies related to development.
18. Create goals and policies related to obtaining an overall 85% /
15% single family /multi - family mix based on housing units.
19. Create goals and policies related to minimum parcel sizes in open
space and areas over 20% slope (such as 40 acres).
20. Create goals and policies which promotes agricultural uses in
those areas over 20% slope.
21. Identify major ridge lines within the community.
22. Create goals and policies to preserve and protect features of
cultural and historical significance to the community.
23. Create goals and policies to save and protect mature trees within
the community.
24. Create goals and policies related to the need to adopt guidelines
to mitigate the impact of exterior lighting on adjoining parcels
and adjacent public right -of -way.
25. Review land use designations in light of service capacity of
various infrastructure systems (sewer, waste, streets, storm
drains, flood control, etc.).
26. Review and incorporate applicable and appropriate sections of the
county of Ventura's General Plan.
27. Need to consider maintenance of the document after adoption -
consider computer applications.
28. That the Land Use and Circulation amendments shall be internally
consistent with all other elements of the General Plan.
29. Land Use Element - Incorporate any Measure F requirements
criteria, standards.
30. Infrastructure - Identify current infrastructure limitations as
to how development would be limited by infrastructure expansion
capability.
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31. Downtown Plan - Incorporate, land use issues, goals, design
standards, parking in downtown areas - in lieu fee concept -
identification of potential parking areas.
32. County Plans - (see p. 8 No. 4 in existing Moorpark Land Use
Element) - make certain that Moorpark Land Use Element is
consistent with and takes into account any other applicable.
33. Individual Areas of Concern
a. South of Los Angeles Avenue from Moorpark Road to Liberty
Bell Road.
b. Multiple family residential south of Majestic Court.
c. Commercial office designation for southwest corner of Los
Angeles Avenue and Moorpark Road. Is it still valid?
d. Alan Robins property?
e. Freeway Business Center (Science Drive). Some of the text
and maps in the current Land Use Element show this area as
either open space, or "non- growth ". Make sure this area is
appropriately indicated in the new Land Use Element.
f. Happy Camp Canyon Park - show precise boundaries.
34. Incorporate all present GPA's into new Land Use Element Map and
Text Amendments.
35. Land Use Element, page 41 Commercial - do we want to change
"Neighborhood Commercial Center - pertinent - Convenient Market ?"
36. Land Use Element, page 42 - Existing section on Commercial
Industrial mix. Is it still. valid. Perhaps the downtown plan
will propose something else.
37. Land Use Element, page 42 - Growth Tables population projections
need to be revised.
38. Land Use Element, page 57 - Table 9 Zoning Compatibility Matrix -
Any revision necessary?
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION W: : Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by
Commissioner Lawrason to approve the Scope of Work for
r Circulation Element Update with modification to No. 16
of the City Engineer's staff report dated October 26,
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DRAFT SCOPE OF WORK
1. The potential impact of the 118/23 Freeway connection,
as quantified by street and intersection levels of
service. It is anticipated that the primary
circulation element scenario will be general plan
buildout, with a second scenario based on all
development preceding the Freeway connection.
2. Estimated volumes of "pass through" traffic, i.e. that
traffic with both trip ends outside of the City.
Ideally, these estimates should include the pass
through traffic on Route 118 as well as the pass
through traffic on Route 23.
3. Analysis of the effects of the extension of New Los
Angeles Avenue to Collins Drive. In conjunction with
this analysis, comments should be offered regarding the
justification of downgrading the Los Angeles Avenue
width requirements through the Virginia Colony area.
4. Analysis of the effect of the extension of High Street
westerly from its existing terminus to Gabbert Road
north of the railroad.
5. Recommended alignment of a new Route 23 to extend from
the Freeway connection northerly to Broadway. The
effects of this bypass construction should also be
analyzed.
6. Recommended alignment and analysis of the effect of
extending Moorpark Road northerly from High Street to
Broadway.
7. Recommended location of the future 118 Freeway ramps in
the vicinity of Gisler Avenue.
8. Number of lanes required and street section
recommendations for arterials, secondaries, and
collector streets.
9. Specific plan recommendation for area bounded by Los
Angeles Avenue, Arroyo Simi, Maureen Lane, and Liberty
Bell Road.
10. Recommended locations of traffic signals.
11. Major intersection estimated level of service for each
of the following scenarios:
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12. Recommended changes to bicycle /pedestrian /equestrian
plans.
13. Recommended policies regarding driveway placement,
stop sign installation, parking restrictions, inter-
section sight distance, meandering sidewalk,
unobstructed sidewalk, etc.
14. Revisions to County road plates to provide for bike
lanes.
15. Standard intersection plates that show required con-
figuration for different types of intersections such as
primary - primary, primary - secondary, secondary-collect -
or, etc.
16. Analysis of the effects of the extension of the Route
118 Freeway west of the Route 23 Freeway.
17. Analysis of the effect of constructing an east -west
street south of Broadway and north of the Route 118
extension west of Princeton Avenue.
18. Analysis of City Hall access, including visibility,
potential secondary access, etc.
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Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
MOTION(y): Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by
Commissioner Lawrason that the priority be established
to close the scoping process and consider the Land Use
and Circulation request for their merit.
Motion passed on a 4:0 Vote
MOTION(z): Moved by Commissioner Wozniak, seconded by
Commissioner Lawrason that the following list of goals
be adopted:
1. To assure complete compliance with State law, case law, and
General Plan Guidelines.
2. To update, complete and synthesize planning documents into a
consistent, comprehensive usable document.
3. To propose growth and development policies for the hillside areas
within the General Plan.
4.
To provide a comprehensive General Plan Update that
is usable in
daily planning activities.
5.
To recommend and develop
specific and realistic objectives,
policies, programs and standards for planning
and physical
development of the city, and
for creating a viable
economic base
and new revenue sources.
6.
To graphically display each
of the General Plan
Land Use and
Circulation Elements.
7.
To create a computerized base
data system.
Motion passed on a 4:0 vote.
S. PUBLIC HEARINGS (New Business)
None.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS
None.
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10. INFORMATION AND /OR REVIEW ITEMS
A. Ventura County General Plan Update - September 1987 Draft
B. Conditions after PC Action
11. COMMISSION CONNENTS
None.
12. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
13. ADJOUMMIUM
There being no further business the meeting adjourned to November 30,
1987 (special meeting) to discuss additional goals and that December
5th hold a special meeting (Saturday) for General Plan Site review.
The meeting adjourned at 12.24 a.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
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Douglas Holland