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Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of: November 21. 1988
The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission held on November 21, 1988
in the City Council Chambers of the Community Center located at 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, California.
1. CULL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:12 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 Wozinak and
Paul Lawrason;
ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT:
Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development;
Deborah Traffenstedt, Associate Planner; John Knipe,
Assistant City Engineer; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative
Secretary.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Colin Velazquez, 1078 Mellow Lane, Simi Valley, Ca. Requesting
clarification of Condition No. I of Resolution No. PC -88 -178
(referencing 6 off - street parking spaces at 61 West High Street).
The Commission noted the fact that the draft resolution before them at
this time was only to extend the time available before the PD permit
would expire, not to amend any condition of development. The
Commission directed Mr. Velazquez to staff.
2. Michael Bittinger, 3566 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, Ca.
Representing "Kahoots Feed & Supply Co. Requested that the Planning
Commissson grant a variance to use on R -1 zoned property for the
purpose of establishing a hay and feed business. The Commission
advised him tht State law does not allow the Commission to approve the
"use" variance. The Commission requested that he work with staff to
find an appropriate location.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
No minutes submitted for approval.
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Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of: November 21. 1988
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. PC -88 -178 (Colin Velazquez)
A RESOLUTION OF THRE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. PC -88 -73 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF AMENDING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
NO. 1048 (COLIN & VICTORIA VELAZQUEZ). ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 511- 050 -110.
Motion(a): Moved by Vice - Chairman Montgomery, seconded by Commissioner
Butcher to approve Resolution No. PC -88 -178 with the
following amendment to Condition No. 3 of Exhibit 1:
"A one -year time extension is hereby granted. This extension
shall be in effect for one year from the date of adoption of
this resolution. A subsequent time extension of six months
shall automatically occur without city approval only if all
twelve (12) of the following items are submitted to the city
for review prior to the end of the twelve (12) month period
ending November 21, 1989."
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Old Business
A. Conditional Use Permit no. CUP -4503 Studebaker Services (Michael A.
Wedemeyer)
Resolution No. 85 -250, Condition No. 10 to determine if the applicant
is in compliance with the permitted use and to recommend extension or
denial of the conditional use permit.
Presented by the Director of Community Development, staff report dated
November 3, 1988.
Testimony received by the following:
1. Michael A. Wedemeyer, 5090 Goldman Avenue, Moorpark, Ca. Informed the
Commission of his business practices and compliance of the conditional
use permit. To the applicants knowledge he had not been cited with any
violations of his conditional use permit.
2. Cindy Freeman, 15195A Marquette Street, Moorpark, Ca. Employed with
Studebaker Services. Testified that good business practices were always
enforced during her employment with this business.
3. Robert Scruggs, 1329 N. Warfield Ct., Simi Valley, Ca. Employee,
testifying good business practices.
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4. Bill LaPerch, 7200 Walnut Canyon, Moorpark, Ca. Stated that he has
had several dealings with this business and has always known it to be
of quality service to the public and of good business practices.
5. Bill Alexander, 2433 Medina, Simi Valley, Ca. An adjacent business
owner testified that he had not witnessed any vehicles being stored
outside the premises of Studebaker Services, and more than likely they
could have been abandonded vehicles.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:53 p.m.
Motion(b): Moved by Commissioner Lawrason, seconded by Commissioner
Wozniak to grant approval of Conditional Use Permit No.
CUP -4503 for an additional three - years.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
B. Hillside Performance Standards Ordinance
For the purpose of creating proposed regulations for development within
the city's hillside areas.
On October 3, 1988 the Planning Commission directed staff to continue
the item mentioned above in order that the following be provided:
Initial Study /environmental assessment, City Attorney review, analysis
and recommendation(s)
Staff has completed it's review and provided an Initial Study.
Unfortunately, staff was unable to provide the City Attorney's response
and it has been indicated that it would not be available for the
Commission's meeting of November 21„ 1988.
It was the general consensus of the Commission to continue this item to
a date uncertain so that the comments and recommendations of the City
Attorney may be considered.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Nev Business)
A. Art in Public Places
Pertaining to art in public places. Proposal to institute requirements
for including works of are as part of development entitlement.
Newly elected Council members Paul Lawrason and Scott Montgomery were
excused.
On July 20, 1988 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -492 which
directed the Planning Commission to set a public hearing to consider adding
a requirement for Art in Public Places to the Zoning Ordinance and /or the
General Plan and to make a recommendation to the City Council.
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On August 1, 1988 this matter was considered by the Commission and continued
to September 19, 1988 for the purpose of obtaining input from the Chamber of
Commerce and Councilmember Galloway. At the September 19th meeting the
Commission elected to make a recommendation to the City Council that the
matter of art in public places be addressed at the time a complete revision
to the Zoning Ordinance occurs. Also, that a Cultural Arts Committee be
established concurrently with the initiation of the revisions of the zoning
ordinance.
on October 26, 1988 the Commission's recommendation was presented to the
City Council. It was the Council's decision to return this matter to the
Commission for reconsideration. At the conclusion of the Council's review
of this matter there was a motion for "utilization of funds collected as
in -lieu fees be delegated to a Council appointed Arts Council formed solely
for this purpose, consistent with any City Attorney opinion(s), and granting
the Council maximum authority /discretion as provided by law."
Pursuant to the Council's direction this matter is being returned to the
Commission for further review and recommendation.
Motion(c): Moved by Chairman Holland„ seconded by Commissioner
Butcher that the item of Art in Public Places be continued to
a date uncertain in order that the City Council provide
further direction.
Motion passed on a 3:0 vote, Commissioner's Lawrason and
Montgomery excused.
9. PLANNING CUMSSION ACTION ITEMS
A. Planned Development Permit no. PD -1068 (Richard Hart
The applicant is requesting clarification of Condition No. 1L. of
Resolution No. PC -88 -162. ( "All utilities shall be placed underground
to the nearest off -site facility except through transmission
utilities. ")
Presented by the Director, reference: staff report dated November 17,
1988.
Testimony received by the following:
1. Mr. Richard Hart, 17827 Ridgeway, Granada Hills, Ca. Had addressed a
letter to the Director of Community Development requesting clarification of
Condition No. 1.1, regarding when the undergrounding of utilities is to
occur. At this time, Mr. Hart's questions have been associated with the
undergrounding of electrical service to his new construction.
The approved resolution listed Condition No. 1.1, under the General
Requirements of the Community Development Department conditions. There was
no specific time table given as to when the utilities were to be
underground. It is staff's opinion that the intent of the condition is to
have the underground utilities installed at least at the time of occupancy.
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Mr. Hart state to the Commission of his recent correspondence with the
Southern California Edison Co. statement that the undergrounding of
utilities would not be required for such a small distance of the property
and recommended that the undergrounding take place during the development of
the surrounding properties.
Motion(c): Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Vice Chairman
Montgomery to require the applicant to accomplish the
following so as to satisfy the condition of approval as
follows:
a. Make all arrangements with the local public utilities
for undergrounding in a form satisfactory to the city
and with the City Attorney review; and
b. Enter into a deferred construction agreement with the
city and post cash, time certificate or other survey (no
bonds) acceptable to the Director of Community
Development and City Engineer.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
10. INFOMMTION ITEMS
A. Political Signs
It was the general consensus of the Commission to continued this item
to a date uncertain.
11. COMMISSION COMMENTS
The newly elected Council members (Lawrason and Montgomery) commended the
Commission members and staff for the support and experience in participating
as a member of the Planning Commission.
12. STAFF COMMENTS
13.
Congratulated the newly elected and thanked them for their support and
time devoted.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Celia LaFleur, Secretary C
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