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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 0620 PC REGPLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark Minutes of: June 20,1988 r The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission held on June 20, 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 7:13 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; Michael A. Rubin, Senior Planner; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Mark Wessel, Traffic Engineer, Mike Nion and Tim Denam representing The Planning Center; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary, 4. PUBLIC COlMEM Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street, Moorpark, CA. Referenced the intersection and collision at High Street and the Los Angeles Avenue (southeast corner). Also expressed her concerns with Item 10.0 (McCrea proposal) which request and amendment to the Circulation Element (C 88 -18), the applicant is proposing the deletion of Moorpark Road, from Calle Caontento to Santa Rosa through the Norwegian Grade and McCrea Ranch area, form the Circulation Element of the General Plan. S. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion(a): Moved by Commission Butcher, seconded by Commissioner Lawrason that the minutes of June 6, 1988 pages 4 & 5 be revised to reflect the roll call vote. Motion passed on a 5:0 vote. 88306 /CHRONI -1- PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark Minutes of: June 20,1988 r . 6. CONSENT CALENDAR No items for approval at this time. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Old Business) A. Comprehensive Planning Ordinance (Draft) 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. 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. Director Richards gave a summary of the Commission's prior actions related to the CPO. The Chairman began the discussion with a statement about the fact that he expected to see a resolution at this meeting which was to be a summary of the Commission's actions on this matter to date. The Chairman also suggested that the draft CPO title be changed to the "Moorpark Local Planning Ordinance." Motion(b): Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by Commissioner Holland to rename the Comprehensive Planning Ordinance to the Moorpark Local Planning Ordinance. Motion passed on a 5:0 vote. 88306 /CHRONI -2- PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark Minutes of: June 20,1988 During the Commission's discussions it was recommended that a subcommittee of the Moorpark Local Planning Ordinance be appointed to study, and draft recommendations of the planning ordinance to the Planning Commission. The Commission concurred to appoint Commissioners Holland and Montgomery to the Subcommittee of the Moorpark Local Planning Ordinance and continue discussions of Part II to an adjourned meeting to be held on June 27th. The sub committee to draft the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Motion(c): Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Holland that the existing Moorpark Zoning Code be reviewed and redrafted to include any ordinances such as the items of Part II of the Comprehensive Planning Ordinance. Motion passed on a 5:0 vote. Motion(d): Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Holland that the entitlement process provide an applicant a uniform streamline development procedure and standards. Also to include more public awareness, timing, development issues of information. Motion passed on a 5:0 It was the general consensus of the Commission to continue the Commission's discussion of Part II to an adjourned meeting of June 27th. B. Amendment to the Moorpark Municipal Code to provide requirements for political (campaign) signs. Motion e : Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by Commissioner Butcher to recommend the current Ventura County Political sign Code additions to the City's zoning code with the exception to delete the reference to a time (days) limit. Motion passed on a 5:0 vote. 88306 /CHRONI -3- PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark Minutes of: June 20,1988 C. Draft Downtown Plan Continued discussions to provide the City council with final recommendations. Staff began this topic with a summary review of the background and thus moved to a discussion of proposed changes to the summary of recommendations. The Commission heard from four (4) speakers regarding the draft plan. All of the speakers noted concerns and questions which had been previously addressed by either staff or the Commission members. The Commission discussed the matter among themselves and centered upon the fact that the proposal was a "study" and was more like a resolution of intent to do certain events in the future. This plan was not a regulatory document. 1. Don Tipton, 79 High Street, Moorpark, CA. New merchant in the Moorpark area introducing his newly established business on High Street. 2. Anita Morell, 660 Magnolia Avenue, Moorpark, CA. Opposed to alley parking. 3. Linda Brideman, 45 E. High Street, Moorpark, CA. In support of City acquiring railroad property lease or purchase for additional parking for the downtown area, perhaps the west High Street parcel for parking. 4. Curran Cummings, 640 Bard Street, Moorpark, CA. Supports the idea of the City meeting with the railroad to discuss property and the issue of parking. The Commission concluded that they would recommend to the Council all those elements in the plan that were "policy" and also made a recommendation that the Council direct the preparation of a regulatory specific plan by January 1, 1989. The vote was 5:0. Motion(f): Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Vice - Chairman Montgomery that the Planning Commission accept the Moorpark Downtown Draft (dated 11/23/88) and refer it to the City Council with the Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt only the policy action as stated on page 5 of the Moorpark Downtown Draft during the process of preparing the General Plan Update and that the Council have 88306 /CHRONI prepared a regulatory specific plan, the balance of recommendations noted on pages 5 and 6 of the Moorpark Downtown Plan should be studied for possible inclusion of the General Plan Update. The regulatory specific plan should be a by January 1, 1989. Motion passed on a 5:0 vote. -4- B. PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark Minutes of: June 20,1988 Motion Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by Commissioner Butcher to recommend the current Ventura County Political Sign Code additions to the City's zoning code with the exception to delete the reference to a time (days) limit. Motion passed on a 5:0 vote. 8. PUBLIC HURINGS (New Businessl None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS A. Appeal No. 88 -6 Stepitus Appeal of a decision of the Director of Community Development to require a Planned Development Permit for occupancy of a single family residence for use as a medical office. Motion(o): Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Wozniak to uphold the decision of the Director of Community Development to require a PD permit for occupancy of a single family residence for use as a medical office. Motion passed on a 5 :0 vote (amended September 19, 1988 to reflect a 3 :2 vote, Chairman Holland and commissioner Lawrason voting NO). 10. INFORMATION /DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Peach Hill Speed Limit Received and filed. B. Development Plan Permit No. 290 Litton Minor Modification No.1 Received and filed. C. McCoy Ranch Proposal /General Plan Amendment Proposal - Santa Rosa Valley The Planning Commission requested the Director to keep them informed on the ro osals and to note their disapproval P P of each. 88306 /CHRONI -5- PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark Minutes of: June 20,1988 B. Amendment to the Motion(g): Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by Commissioner Butcher to recommend the current Ventura County Political Sign Code additions to the City's zoning code with the exception to delete the reference to a time (days) limit. Motion passed on a 5:0 vote. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (New Business) None. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS A. Appeal No. 88 -6 Steoitus Appeal of a decision of the Director of Community Development to require a Planned Development Permit for occupancy of a single family residence for use as a medical office. Motion(g): Moved by Commissioner Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner Wozniak to uphold the decision of the Director of Community Development to require a PD permit for occupancy of a single family residence for use as a medical office. Motion passed on a 5:0 vote (amended September 19, 1988 to reflect a 3:2 vote). 10. INFORMBTION /DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Peach Hill Speed Limit Received and filed. B. Development Plan Permit No. 290 Litton Minor Modification No.1 Received and filed. C. McCoy Ranch Proposal /General Plan Amendment Proposal - Santa Rosa Valley The Planning Commission requested the Director to keep them informed on the proposals and to note their disapproval of each. 88306 /CHRONI -5- PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark Minutes of: June 20,1988 Commissioner Lawrason inquired as to the status of the General Plan Update. Commissioner Butcher asked about the proposed asphalt batch plant located on Walnut Creek Road. The CPO matter was continued by the Commission to an adjourned meeting on June 27, 1988 12. STAFF LXBRE iTS 13. None. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:30. p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary 88306 /CHRONI -6-