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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1988 0815 PC REGMOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark Minutes of August 15, 1988 The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission held on August 15, 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 7:10 p.m., Vice Chairman Montgomery presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Vice Chairman Montgomery. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Vice Chairman Scott Montgomery, Commissioner's William Butcher, John Wozinak and Paul Lawrason; ABSENT: Douglas Holland, with cause. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development; Michael A. Rubin, Senior Planner; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. S. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Planned Development Permit No. 1064 (Toga Management Partnership) Condition Compliance B. Pursuant to Condition No, la of Resolution No. 88 -443 the Planning Commission is to approve the conceptual landscape plan. Location: the southwest corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Spring Road. Pursuant to Condition No. 15 of the Resolution No. 86 -297 of approval which requires the Planning Commission is to approve the fencing plan. -1- 882408A /CHRONI MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark Minutes of August 15, 1988 Location: south side of Los Angeles Avenue west of Parklane at Liberty Bell Road. Motion(a): Mocved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by Commissioner Lawrason to approved Items A & B as submitted (PD -1064 and RPD- 1049). Motion passed on a 4:0:1 vote, Chairman Holland absent. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (old Business) None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (New Business) None. 9. PLANNING C0MMISSION ACTION ITEMS None. INFORMATION ITEMS A. Proposal by Tom Schleve The proposed development of a 71 acre site located east of Walnut Canyon Road north of Wicks Road. At the Commission's August 1, 1988 meeting Mr. Schleve spoke under public comments and requested the Commission to place his proposal on their next agenda for discussion. The Commission directed staff to schedule this matter for the August 15th Commission agenda and to place it under Item 10 "Information Items ". Mr. Schleve is requesting consideration to expedite the processing time on a proposal to develop a 71 acre site located east of Walnut Canyon Road and north of Wicks Road. The proposal would require a general plan land use amendment, zone change, approval of a planned development and a tract map. Proposed is a 13 acre area to be set aside for 240 units of which 50 units will be available for low cost housing and 190 fair market rented units. Although the attached letter identifies 29 acres to be dedicated for passive and active park purposes the size still appears a subject of further discussion and consideration on the part of the proponent. Staff identified the following concerns associated with this proposal: 1. It would require a general plan amendment to occur prior to the overall update to the City's land use and circulation elements. This would potentially cause an incremental approach to the update process. Also, -2- 882408A /CHRONI MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark Minutes of August 15, 1988 it may reduce the number of land uses and circulation options in the northwest area of the City. 2. The area proposed for park is mainly of a passive nature. The City's primary goal appears to be for a large active park site. 3. The area to be set aside for high density is a difficult area to build in, Walnut Canyon Road is not currently in a condition where a high density project should be placed. Also, this high density project may be growth inducing to the surrounding area. 4. This proposal may not meet those hillside performance standards currently being considered by the City. Until an application is submitted or the staff is directed to review the project in detail no further analysis will be accomplished. Staff noted that inasmuch as the City has no formal process for this type of review the applicant can not rely upon any statements or recommendations by the Commission in the future. Testimony received by the following: A. Tom Schleve, 8160 Happy Camp Road, Moorpark, CA. The proposed development of a 71 acre site located east of Walnut Canyon Road north of Wicks Road. Prior to Mr. Schleve making his presentation Chairman Montgomery advised Mr. Schleve that he could not rely on any comments made by the Commission or staff at this meeting. Mr. Schleve noted the merits of his proposal by stating how the project would give the downtown area a park site, would provide affordable housing and set aside an area to provide the circulation linkage between the JBR property and Walnut Canyon Road which would promote the east -west freeway connector. Mr. Schleve noted that the high density area would be developed by others. He also stated that the one acre lots would not allow horse keeping. Mr. Schleve noted several areas within the existing general plan where his proposed project was consistent. Commission comments were as follows: Commissioner Butcher supported the concept as proposed by Mr. Schleve, but had concerns of grading and asked Mr. Schleve he had a definition of an active park. Commissioner Lawrason asked if the grading along Walnut Canyon would result in the type of slope as found along Tierra Rejada. Mr. Schleve responded that it would. He asked if this was a balance fill, Mr. Schleve concurred that it was. -3- 882408A /CHRONI 11. MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark Minutes of August 15, 1988 A concern regarding the visibility of the development from adjacent areas (ridgeline) was questioned. This matter was not clearly responded to. Commissioner Lawrason also asked if the east /west connector had been discussed with other surrounding property owners, Mr. Schleve replied, no. Commissioner Montgomery asked when the City could expect an application. Mr. Schleve noted his interest to appear on the Council's agenda and request the following: 1. To be able to process a separate general plan amendment over and above the General Plan update. 2. To receive a "fast track" processing timetable. 3. Reserve allotments for this project. Commissioner Montgomery concluded this discussion and stated that he would encourage other developers to do the same thing that Mr. Schleve did. Commissioner Wozniak asked John Knipe about the power pole at the southeast intersection of Spring Road and High Street. City Engineer Knipe replied that Caltrans is currently working with the property owner regarding the setback of the curb site and that no definite timetable was set to start. Commissioner Lawrason questioned John Knipe as to the status of the Delfen Street signal. John advised the Commission that the City Council has awarded the contract and the contractor is in the process of ordering the equipment. Commissioner Lawrason inquired of staff of an amendment to the Commission's minutes of June 20, 1988 and requested that they be returned for review at the Commission's meeting of September 6, 1988. Motion(b): Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery to direct staff to return' the mintues of June 20, 1988 for an amendment of Appeal 88 -6 Stepitus. Motion passed on a 4:0:1 vote Commissioner Holland absent. Commissioner Montgomery inquired of the status of Moorpark Avenue railroad crossing being rubberized. City Engineer replied October 1988 start date. 12. STAFF COIUMS Staff asked the Commission whether a special meeting should be held to discuss the 1988 allotment schedule. The Commission elected to hear the matter and adopt a resolution at the September 19th meeting. -4- 882408A /CHRONI MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION City of Moorpark Minutes of August 15, 1988 Staff informed the Commission of the following items scheduled for the City Council meeting of August 17th: 1. General Plan Amendment - RFP 2. Joint meeting with Parks & Recreation Commission 3. A & R Construction Company's appeal of the Planning Commission decision regarding fencing /wall plan. Staff advised the Commission of the recent Blue Star Ready Mix, Inc. request for a conditional use permit. Staff also advised the Commission of Councilmember Galloway's intent to attend the Commission's meeting of September 6th to discuss the matter of Art in Public Places. Staff requested that the Commission provide information of reservation dates and times for the 1988 Annual League of California Cities Conference being held October 16th - 19th in San Diego. 13. r- There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. r- RESPECTFULLY SU <BMITTEDD BY: Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary -5- 882408A /CHRONI