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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1989 0103 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 3, 1989 The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission held on January 3, 1989 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 7:05 p.m., Vice Chairman John Wozniak presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Vice Chairman John Wozniak. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Vice Chairman John Wozniak; Commissioner's William Butcher; Bill Lanahan; Glen Schmidt. ABSENT: Chairman Douglas Holland excused with cause. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development; Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of March 7, 1988, March 21„ 1988 and December 5, 1988. Motion(a): Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by Commissioner Schmidt to approve the minutes of December 5, 1988 at this time and to defer the minutes of March 7th and 21st to Commissioner's Butcher, Wozniak and Holland upon his return. Motion passed on a 4:0 vote. Commissioner Holland absent. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR None. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS OLD BUSINESS None. -1- Planning Co=ission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 3, 1989 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (NEW BUSINESS) A. Tanner Plan The Ventura County Solid Waste Division has prepared a Draft Hazardous Waste /Materials Management Plan (Tanner Plan) as prescribed by State law. A public hearing to consider the methods of implementation plus a review of potential City actions, policy document recommendations and agency responsibilities. Presented by the Director, reference: staff report dated December 28, 1988. Main topics for discussion included Tables I & II of the referenced staff report, siting criteria, recycling, reduced volume of waste, transfer stations, staff time and enforcement. The Director then proceeded to inform the Commission of State requirements and that changes or modifications to the Tanner Plan are not permitted. It was the general consensus of the Commission to support option C as recommended by the staff, which would be required within 180 days of State approval. Public testimony received by the following: 1. Gary Kemp, 12443 Mistygrove, Moorpark, CA. Unfamiliar with the term and what is meant by Hazardous Waste /Materials. Moorpark residents need more information and education of the process, locations and how as individuals they become responsible. One of the sites mention within the Tanner Plan, considered the Tierra Rejada Valley and that other sites which are being considered were unfamiliar to him. 2. Pat Basso, 3940 South Hampton Road, Moorpark, CA. Homeowners Associate Board Member. Expressed concerns when the Santa Rosa Valley was mentioned within the public notice of hearing before the Commission. Was unclear of specific sites and requirements and what it could mean to Moorpark residents. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:50 P.M. Commissioner Lanahan stress the need City Attorney stating reasons that a within the city limits of Moorpark. concerns with the following: a. The need for more education. to provide a letter drafted by the hazardous waste site not be located Vice Chairman Wozniak expressed his b. Siting criteria (referenced page 28, II of the staff report) -2- r Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 3, 1989 "All facilities handling ignitable, reactive, or volatile hazardous waste should maintain a distance of one mile. Commissioner Butcher inquired of "cost and control ", Commissioner Schmidt concerns were "how does the city monitor new and existing business ?" The Director stated that the city's only source of control would be within the entitlement process and change in tenant for existing business and the fact that the user must meet the Environmental Health requirements. Motion(b): Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by Commissioner Butcher to recommend to the City Council that and ordinance be enacted (within 180 days of State approval) which requires all applicable zoning subdivisions, conditional use permit, and variance decisions be consistent with the portions of the approved County Plan which identify general areas or siting criteria for hazardous waste with the implementation of the county's Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Also that a letter drafted by the City Attorney with specific concerns of specific sites under consideration and why a hazardous waste facility should not be located within the city limits of Moorpark. Motion passed on a 4:0 vote, Commissioner Holland absent. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS A. Lot Size vs. Dwelling Unit Size It was the general consensus of the Commission that the concerns of lot size vs. lot coverage be addressed on a case by case basis with each individual entitlement. Motion(c): Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by Commissioner Lanahan that specific guidelines be accomplish as deemed appropriate. Motion passed on a 4:0 vote. Commissioner Holland absent. B. Zoning Code in Relation to Day Care Centers Commissioner Schmidt concurred with the concern of day care facilities for working parents. He also commented that facilities are now being provided on -site by corporations within the industrial areas . Motion(d): Moved by Commissioner Lanahan, seconded by Commissioner Butcher that the existing code be modified to provide such facilities within commercial zones and industrial areas where such uses are operated by the industrial user. -3- Planning Co=ission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 3, 1989 Motion passed on a 4:0 vote. Commissioner Holland absent. C. Department of Community Development On -going Assignments /Responsibilities Commissioner Butcher inquired as to the funding is provided for the rubberizing of the railroad tracts on Moorpark Avenue (should be a priority because funding is provided and only awaiting completion), Hillside Ordinance and guidelines, General Plan Update to the Land Use and Circulation Elements. Commissioner Lanahan expressed concern with prioritizing the items listed on page 31 A -G. Commissioner Schmidt recommended prioritizing items of health and safety related issues and concerns first. Motion(e) : Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by Commissioner Wozniak to recommend to the City Council that an effort be made to downsize the departments on -going assignments and set a more realistic list of priorities. Suggested would be two major items of priority and three listed items upon completion of near completion of major items. Motion passed on a 4:0 vote. Commissioner Holland absent. 10. INFORMATION /FUTURE ITEMS 11. Commissioner Lanahan requested some future consideration be given for discussions regarding undergrounding utilities, specifically within the downtown area, and how to accomplish them. 12. STAFF COMMENTS 13. Advised the Commission that the following were continued items as requested direction on setting for an agenda: a. Hillside Ordinance - set after City Attorney's review. b. Political Signs - at the request of Commissioner Wozniak will be returned to the Commission's agenda for discussion. C. Art in Public Places - requested that staff research the City Council's last direction to the Commission to be researched. There being no further business the meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned at 9:25 p.m. -4- r'- /I- .. Planning Co®ission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 3, 1989 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: dz��-: 4,2 , -t- �, ........__._... . -5- CHAIR tIDING.