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City of Moorpark
Minutes of May 23, 1988
The special meeting of the Planning Commission held on May 23, 1988 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 7:15 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, Commissioner's William Butcher, John
Wozniak and Paul Lawrason;
ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT:
Patrick J. Richards„ Director of Community Development.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Bill Fraiser Requested the Commission consider a future agenda
item regarding construction vehicles using Tierra Rejada Road and the
need to restrict hours of construction.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Old Business
A. Comprehensive Planning Ordinance (Draft)
(continued from the Planning Commission meeting of 5/16/88)
Part I addresses the General Plan. It would require voter approval on
any general plan amendment that involved the following:
1. Land of 100 acres or more.
2. Increase population by more than 350 people.
3. Add more than 1000 average daily vehicle trips.
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Part II requires the adoption of various ordinances.
1. Hillside, Ridgeline and Open Space Preservation Ordinance.
2. Development Standards Ordinance.
This ordinance would address specific development and design
standards for all projects.
3. The development of a comprehensive Traffic Management and
Circulation Development Plan.
This includes a mandate to maintain an LOS of "C"
4. The establishment of additional greenbelts both east and west of
the City.
Staff gave no presentation as the second speaker under public comments
began his discussion of the CPO (Steve Brodsky). The Chairman
interrupted the speaker and moved the agenda to the public hearing
portion.
Testimony received by the following:
1. Mr. Steve Brodsky - discussed the merits of the CPO and
referred to the draft ordinance ass "filling the gap." Several
question were asked of Mr. Brodsky regarding the General Plan
amendment portion of Part I and how the numbers were created.
2. Mrs. Pat Basso - encouraged the Commission to support all of
Part II of the CPO. She spoke specifically about the need for
design standards. Chairman Holland discussed with Mrs. Basso
the concept of a Public Facilities Element.
3. Ron Basso - spoke about the strain on city services. He also
addressed the need for good design standards. Mr. Basso
suggested minimum land lots sizes for all zones.
4. Ms. Marsha Blve - addressed Part II of the CPO
5. Ron Tankersley - identified that the Carlsberg organization can
support the concept of the Planning Commission for a four year
update schedule. He addressed the need to establish "ground
rules" and not change them.
6. Mrs. Connie Lawrason - stated that the CPO and General Plan
update need to work together.
Overall there was general support for the CPO from the speakers.
The Commission closed the public hearing and had the following comments:
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The Commission felt they could not go further with Part I until
they received the City Attorney's comments regarding whether
Part i as stated would be defendable.
2. There is a need to understand the financial cost of implementing
what the CPO will mandate.
3. Need for more information.
The Commission concluded their comments with a motion by Commissioner
Montgomery to continue the matter to their meeting of June 6, 1988 and
direct the Chairman to appear at the Council meeting of May 25, 1988 to
give a status of work accomplished thus far.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (New Business)
None.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS
None.
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
11. COMMISSION COMMENTS
None.
12. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
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Celia La Fleur, Administrative Secretary
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