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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1987 1221 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 21, 1987 Page 1 The regular scheduled meeting of the Moorpark Planning Commission held December 21, 1987 in the City Council Chambers located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m., Chairman Douglas 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 John Wozniak, William Butcher, Paul Lawrason. ABSENT: None. OTHER EMPLOYEES AND CITY OFFICIALS: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. The Planning Center representatives; Al Bell, Mike Nian, and Tim Denham. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Bill Mason, 437 Shasta Avenue, Moorpark, CA., addressed the Commission regarding the need to design industrial projects which are next to residential uses differently than typical. Mr. Mason was promoting the need to be sensitive to residential uses. S. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of 12/7/87 by general consensus of the Commission were deferred to the Commission's meeting of January 4, 1988. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Old Business) None. -1- Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 21, 1987 Page 2 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (New Business) None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS A. DRAFT MOORPARK DOWNTOWN PLAN - Novembers_ 1987 Staff provided an introduction and overview and then turned the meeting over to the planning Center. Al Bell representing the Planing Center gave a brief background on the basics of the plan, then introduced Mike Nian who reviewed the following : Existing setting Study Area Districts Development opportunities Downtown Land Use Concept Tom Denham, Architect representing The Planning Center spoke to the Commission regarding Design Guidelines which included District Architecture, Streetscape Plan, Signage and Parking Plan. Following the presentation from The Planning Center the following testimony: A. Kathern McDurmett, representing Southern Pacific Transportation Company addressed the Commission. Ms. McDurmett indicated the willingness of Southern Pacific to work with the City on the Downtown Plan. They generally supported the plan but felt that a specific plan may be the best approach so that they could provide long term leases or the sale of property. Ms. McDurmett also warned the Commission that Southern Pacific's policies towards development had changed several times over the past few years and may change again. B. Bill Mason, 437 Shasta Avenue, Moorpark, CA. Spoke to the Commission in support of retaining the long term grain business that had been built as a replica railroad depot. C. Scaroni, . Promoting the plans idea to change to commercial office at Everette and Moorpark Avenue. The Commission expressed the following concerns: Proposed service commercial on the west side of Moorpark Avenue; Alley parking concept; Multi -model commuter rail station; Setbacks along High Street; Concrete sidewalk vs. pea gravel as pathway material; Financing - funding; -2- Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 21, 1987 Page 3 Market research analysis was brief and needs more studying; Contacting Amtrack to consider discussions for passenger service. The Commission continued this matter to their meeting of February 1, 1988 and that The Planning Center meet with Design Standards Committee and the Director meet with the City's Chamber of Commerce and then report back on February 1, 1988. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS A. Conditions after PC aDDroval. October 19, 1987 the Planning Commission was informed by the applicant of PD -1065 that an additional condition had been placed on the project by the staff after the Commission had made its recommendation, and prior to the City Council hearing. This was due to a staff error that caused the need for the condition o be added at the time. When an entitlement has completed Planning Commission review, if the Commission had final approving authority, then no further conditions may be added once the Commission has adopted a resolution. In this case, the entitlement still requires City Council action. Until the Council adopts a resolution on the matter, conditions may still be imposed. Staff will only suggest a new condition be added after Planning Commission action under two circumstances: 1) a condition was omitted as a result of a staff error; or 2) new information has been received. Sometimes new information is received in the form of a revised site plan. (Reference: staff report dated 11/10/87) Planning Commission action was to receive and file. B. Planned Development Permit No. 851 Tract 2865 - Minor Modification The applicant has requested to modify an existing block wall within the Pardee tract at 3991 Woodlake Manor at the north west corner of Woodlake Manor and Cedarpine. The proposal is to lower the existing wall by five courses and replace with wrought iron fences. The Director determined the request to be appropriate and meets the purpose and intent of the original wall and affords the applicant the opportunity to have a view. (Reference: staff report dated 12/16/87) The Commission concurred with the Director's decision and deemed the request approved. -3- Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 21, 1987 Page 4 le- 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS None. 12. STAFF COMMENTS None. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the Commission adjourned at 9:30 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED APRIL 3, 1989, 1 BY: Celia LaFleur, Secretary Douglas Holland -4-