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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1989 0918 PC REGPlanning Commission. City of Moorpark California Minutes of September 18, 1989 Page 1 The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission held on September 18, 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 7:00 p.m., Vice Chairman John Wozniak presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge of allegiance was led by Vice Chairman Wozniak. 3. SEATING OF THE NEWLY APPOINTED PLANNING COMMISSIONER ROY TALLEY, JR, & HIS OATH TO OFFICE The Vice Chairman opened the meeting with the introduction of the newly appointed Planning Commissioner Roy Talley and asked that he take the podium. The Recording Secretary then executed the Oath as required by Article XX, Section 3, of the Constitution of the State of California, and Chapter 8, Division 4, of the Government Code. Commissioner Roy Talley then took his seat on the Commission. 4. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Vice Chairman John Wozniak; Commissioner's Roy Talley; Bill Lanahan; Glen Schmidt; Michael Scullin. ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development; John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; Paul Porter, Senior Planner; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 5. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION By the appointment of the Planning Commission the selection of Vice Chairman was selected. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by Commissioner Lanahan to reaffirm Commissioner Wozniak as Chairman. Motion passed on a 5:0 vote. ` Planning Commission. City of Moorpark California Minutes of September 18, 1989 Pane 2 Motion: Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by Chairman Wozniak to nominate Commissioner Lanahan as Vice Chairman. Motion passed on a 5:0 vote. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 4, 1985 PC February 26, 1986 PC August 17, 1987 PC July 17, 1989 PC By general consensus the Commission deferred the approval of minutes to their meeting of October 2, 1989, so that they receive the City Attorney's memo regarding approval of dated minutes. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS a. Mike Ellis, 6678 N. Berkeley Circle, Moorpark, CA. Addressed the Commission with a concern related to his request for a permit approval which would provide for a variance to a setback requirement which was denied over the counter. Mr. Ellis inquired further into the appeal process which he claims was not given to him as an option. Staff proceeded to explain the appeal process and stated that in most cases when there is a denial of an zoning clearance permit, the appeal process is explained to the applicant. Staff was directed by the Commission to research how the Department could provided a better means of communication in order that the applicant have a clear understanding to permit processing. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CPD -88 -3 Michitaka Sawada A request to build a commercial structure which would contain a total gross floor area of approximately 4,800 sq.ft. (1,610 sq.ft. restaurant and 3,230 sq.ft. designated for retail type uses). Located at 415 High Street. Presented by Paul Porter, Senior Planner; reference: staff report dated September 18, 1989. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark California Minutes of September 18, 1989 Page 3 The Senior Planner in his presentation made reference to his most recent meeting with the applicant and the concerns and possible revisions of the following, masonry wall along the west side to the north property line; corrbal roof detail to be approved by the Director; cost factor for undergrounding utilities; and adjacent property leased for the additional parking required. Commissioner Scullin made reference to the back drains which would provide rear north wall drainage and asked if this was a standard requirement. City Engineer Knipe responded that this is a requirement and is addressed at the time of grading plan approval. Testimony received by the following: A. Franz Wolf, Jr., 250 Easy Street, #5, Simi Valley, CA. General Contractor for the applicant. Mr. Wolf ask if the Commission would consider a request to amend the following concerns: - Reduction in landscape requirement of 10% - Unclear as to the implementation of Condition No. 11 relating to light standards. - Condition No. 13 relating to Utilities, cost for undergounding. - Condition No. 16 relating to Performance Bond. Request that the Commission amend this condition to include "that within 36 months if the applicant has complied with requirements, then this condition would terminate". The Commission inquired of the following concerns: Whether the undergrounding of utilities was a shared expense amongst adjacent owners /developers. Whether redevelopment would provide for undergrounding. - Condition No. 22, 23 and 24 reference to, a "restaurant with fixed bar" Landscaped finger within the rear parking area. Garbage bin, and truck turning radius. - That no designated parking be provided. - Perimeter wall, masonry or chainlink fence. Motion: Moved by Commissioner Talley, seconded by Commissioner Schmidt that no designated parking be provided within the parking area. Motion passed on 5:0 vote. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark California Minutes of September 18, 1989 Page 4 Motion: Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by Commissioner Talley that the applicant and staff resolve outstanding issues of the perimeter wall. Motion passed on 5:0 vote. Motion: Moved by Chairman Wozniak, seconded by Commissioner Schmidt to delete from Condition Nos. 22, 23 & 24 any reference to "restaurant with fixed bar ". Motion passed on 5 :0 vote. Motion: Moved by Chairman Wozniak, seconded by Commissioner Schmidt that Condition No. 11 be modified to read "maximum height of fourteen feet." Motion passed on 5:0 vote. Motion: Moved by Chairman Wozniak, seconded by Commissioner Schmidt to continue CPD -88 -3 to the Commission's meeting of October 16, 1989. Motion passed on 5:0 vote. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS None. 11. INFORMATION /FUTURE ITEMS A. Hillside Ordinance Presented by Deborah Traffenstedt; reference staff report dated September 7, 1989. Commissioner Scullin discussed his views and concerns with ridgeline development and contour grading. He stated that contour grading provides for a continual maintenance program and erosion problems. In Commissioner's Scullins' opinion he was opposed to this type of grading. Commissioner Scullin also stated and supported the concept of ridgeline development, with the requirement of the developer to provide planting, which could preserve the beauty of the canyons untouched and in its natural state. Chairman Wozniak directed staff to provide a memo to the City Council . inquiring of the direction the Planning Commission should proceed with. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 18, 1989 Page 5 B. General Plan Update and Carlsberg Specific Plan Received and filed. 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Talley expressed his appreciation and interest to work with the Commission. Commissioner Lanahan informed staff of calls he had received regarding the appeal process and how applicants were unclear as how or whether they had the opportunity to file. Also, inquired of portable trailers that he has taken notice of. Staff informed Commissioner Lanahan that school site portable trailers are strictly matters of the Moorpark Unified School District. Informed staff of Conejo's Valley's new directory regarding Child Care Centers an that he would make this copy available to staff. Commissioner Schmidt made mention of Country Days signs that had not been taken down. Overcrowding issues in the downtown area and the status of enforcement. Also that staff provide the Commission with a status report related to the concerns of the downtown area. Commissioner Scullin congradulating newly appointed Commissioner Talley and Chairman Wozniak. Also made mention of a two day class to be held at Moorpark College on October 27th and 28th relating to grading codes and administration. Chairman Wozniak thanked the Commission for their consideration in nominating him as Chairman of the Planning Commission. In appreciation of the City Engineer for placing a sign at the corner of Charles Street and Spring Road indicating "not a through street ", which has kept re- routed traffic off Charles Street. Directed staff to prepare a time study for the intersection of High Street and Spring Road concerning timing for north bound traffic preparing to make a left hand turn. 12. STAFF COMMENTS None. Planning Co®ission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 18, 1989 Page 6 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting of the Planning Commission adjourned at 10:00 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: Celia LaFleur, Secretary CHAIRMAN PRESIDING: Date n Wozn�