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Minutes of April 16, 1990
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on April
16, 1990 in the City Council Chambers located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California 93021.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairman John
Wozniak.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Wozniak.
3. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners William Lanahan, Glen Schmidt, Michael
Scullin, Roy Talley, and Chairman John Wozniak.
ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT:
Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community
Development; Paul Porter, Senior Planner; Winnie
Wilson, Associate Planner; John Knipe, Assistant
City Engineer; Celia LaFleur, Administrative
Secretary.
4. APPRQVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of April 21 1990
Minutes of February 12, 1986
MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by
Commissioner Lanahan to approve the minutes of April
2, 1990 and February 12, 1986 as submitted.
Motion passed unanimous.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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Minutes of April 16, 1990
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. RESOLUTION NO. PC -90 -210
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ARTICLES 3, 5, 6, 7, AND 8 OF THE MOORPARK ZONING
CODE TO INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT THAT A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT (RPD) PERMIT BE OBTAINED FOR PROJECTS CREATING
FIVE ( 5 ) OR MORE SEPARATE LOTS AND AMENDING ARTICLE 19 TO
REVISE AND CLARIFY RPD PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Lanahan, seconded by
Commissioner Scullin to approve Resolution No. PC-
90 -210 as submitted.
Motion passed unanimously.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
KIM
The applicant is requesting subdivision of an existing 0.84
acre ;parcel into three 0.28 acre parcels in order to construct
a single family residence in each lot (parcel nos. 2 and 3).
Located at 13251 Peach Hill Road between Knotty Pine Street
and Annette Street. The Assessor's Parcel No. is 507- 0 -192-
15.
Presented by Winnie Wilson: Reference Staff Report dated April 5,
1990.
Continued from March 19, 1990. Staff had recommended denial for
this project because of the lack of offsite disposal of site
runoff. The Commission recommended that this item be continued to
give the applicant more time to provide a resolution to the
drainage issue.
On April :5, 1990 an agreement was reached between the property
owner of Lot No. 3 and the applicant to grant a legal drainage
easement for offsite drainage disposal for the applicant's proposed
site.
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PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:25 P.M.
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Testimony received by the following:
Martin Lombardi, 13251 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark, CA 93021.
The applicant concurred with the recommended conditions for
approval of LDM -89 -5 and RPD -89 -2.
The Commission concurred with staff that the issue of a drainage
problem had been resolved.
MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Scullin, seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt to approved LDM -89 -2 and RPD-
89-5 and directed staff to prepare a resolution with
recommended conditions for consent calendar approval
at their next regular scheduled meeting.
1:21
Motion passed unanimously.
Continued from April 2, 1990.
Zone Change No. 89 -2 - A zone change from PC (Planned
Community) to the appropriate RPD designation (RPD 13.28u).
Residential Planned Development No. 89 -4 - Planned Development
for the construction of 257 townhouse units ranging in size
from 1,863 sq.ft. to 2,551 sq.ft.
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4637 to accompany the
Residential Planned Development townhouse project.
Located south of Mountain Trail Street between Mountain Meadow
Drive and Cedar Spring Street.
Approval of Resolution No. PC -90 -211.
Presented by Paul Porter: Reference; Staff Report dated April 5,
1990.
Continued from the Commission's April 2nd meeting so that the
applicant could resolve the Commission's concerns.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:40 P.M.
Testimony received by the following:
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Tom Zanic, 520 Broadway, Suite 100, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Provided the Commission with a letter dated April 16, 1990 in
response to the additional conditions as recommended by staff
and listed as Attachment A of the supplemental staff report
as follows:
Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance, the plans for
RPD 89 -4 shall be revised to include the following:
a. The five unit complexes around the T- intersections
in the are of the recreational areas shall be
replaced with four unit residential structures and
aligned in such a manner as to provide additional
recreational space.
b. The entry gate shall be changed so as to align the
entry gate with the intersection rather than with
the cul -de -sac.
C. The phasing plan shall be changed so as to complete
the recreational areas in the first three phases of
the project.
d. The parking area shall be provided with additional
landscaping (trees).
e. Additional facilities such as tot lots shall be
provided for children in the areas of Recreational
Areas 1 and 2, or other locations within the
project.
2. Prior to construction, the construction plans shall
incorporate double walls (with air space between the
walls). The double walls shall be constructed on all
common walls adjacent to other residential units.
Mr. Zanic asked the Commission to reconsider the additional
conditions placed on the proposed plan. It was Mr. Zanic's
belief that adequate children's recreation facilities had been
proposed, additional landscaping provided is beyond the City's
Landscape Consultants already agreed on plans.
MOTION Moved by Commissioner Lanahan, seconded by
Commissioner Sculling that Zone Change No 89 -2.
Residential Planned Development No. 89 -4, and
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4637 to recommend
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to the City Council approval as modified by
Attachment "A" and to include the City Engineers
additional recommended conditions as follows:
Planning Commission revised conditions:
1. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance, the plans
for RPD 89 -4 shall be revised to include the
following:
a. The five unit complexes around the T- intersections
in the are of the recreational areas shall be
replaced with four unit residential structures and
aligned in such a manner as to provide additional
recreational space.
b. The entry gate shall be changed so as to align the
entry gate with the intersection rather than with
the cul -de -sac.
The phasing plan shall be changed so as to complete
the recreational areas in the first three phases of
the project.
d. The parking area shall be provided with additional
landscaping (trees).
e. Additional facilities such as tot lots shall be
provided for children in the areas of Recreational
Areas 1 and 2, or other locations within the
project.
Prior to construction, the construction plans shall
incorporate double walls (with air space between the
walls). The double walls shall be constructed on all
common walls adjacent to other residential units.
3. Prior to the approval of he Final Map, a Homeowners
Association shall be created. Copies of the bylaws,
covenants, conditions an d restrictions (CC &R's) shall
be submitted to the city for review and approval. The
purpose of the Homeowners' Association shall be to
oversee and maintain all recreation facilities, front
yard landscaping, landscaped common areas, interior
private streets and storm drains, and to assure
architectural compatibility with any new construction and
remodeling within the project. The applicant shall pay
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all costs associated with the City Attorney and staff's
review of the CC &R's prior to the recordation of the
Final Map.
The Homeowners' Association will be responsible for the
:maintenance of parcels designated by letter on the
Vesting Tentative Tract Map and the entry gates in a
:manner acceptable to the Fire Department and City
Engineer.
Motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Lanahan, seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt to approve the City Engineer's
modified conditions as follows:
City Engineer revised conditions:
1. All grading shall be limited to the project
area only. If import or export becomes
necessary, any haul routes shall be approved
by the City Engineer. All dust control
measures including, but not limited to
hydroseeding shall be installed to the City
Engineer's satisfaction.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS
None.
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Report Back - Implementation of the Downtown Plan -
Status Report.
The Director gave an overview on the status of the Downtown
Plan, which had been referred to the Community Development
Committee for their recommendations at the Council's meeting
of 2/27/90. Committee recommendations as follows:
Phase 1
1. That the City amend its sign ordinance so as to allow
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pedestrian scale hanging signs which project over the
public right of way.
2. That the City Council purchase and install decorative
street benches to be placed at convenience locations in
the downtown area.
3. That the City purchase and install additional trees on
High Street.
4. That the City construct above ground planters in the
downtown area.
5. That the City install underground electrical conduit
along High Street to support decorative lighting and
special events.
6. That the City study the opportunity to provide a three
way stop at High Street and Bard Street and lowering the
speed limit to 25 mph.
Phase 2
1. That the City install and maintain decorative light along
High Street.
2. That the City install and maintain decorative concrete,
brick, pavers etc., accents at intersections within the
downtown commercial area.
3. That the City purchase and install entry statements which
identify the Downtown area at the following locations:
a. High Street and Moorpark Avenue (when signal
installed).
b. Moorpark Avenue at railroad crossing.
C. High Street, Spring Road and Los Angeles Avenue.
4. Encourage the use of promenade or canopy coverings over
the public sidewalk.
5. Establish a Kiosk within the Downtown area.
On April 4, 1990 the City Council approve certain parkway
improvements; a. West side of Moorpark Avenue, between High Street
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and Charles Street. This item will appear on the Council's next
regularly schedule meeting for further discussion on implementation
procedures.
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B. Report Back - Los Angeles Avenue Widening
Received and filed.
Commissioner Scullin inquired of staff to provide development
status reports.
Commissioner Schmidt inquired as to the progress of PBR
consultants scope of work. The Director responded by stating
that progress is consistent and that staff has schedule a
meeting on May 23, 1990 to discuss Goals and Policies in
relation to traffic model.
Commissioner Schmidt requested a pre- review of PBR staff
report.
Chairman Wozniak requested that the Code Enforcement Officer
inspect and report back as to the status of Ranch View
Partners Development at the corner of Spring Road and Charles
Street. The Chairman's concerns related to unsecured building
materials and the public safety of the community.
Chairman Wozniak requested of the City Engineer to inspect and
report back with mitigation measures to decrease speed level
on Charles Street east of Spring Road and to the end of the
cul -de -sac.
11. TAF' COMMENTS
12.
The Director provided a status report on the Texaco Gasoline
Station on Moorpark Avenue.
There being no further information the Commission's meeting
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
RESPECTFMiLY SUBMITTED ON
5 /7 /�90�BY::
Celia LaFleur, Secretary
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