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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1990 0416 PC REGPlanning Commission. City of Moorpark, California Page 2 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. ml6Apr90 Plannina Commission. City of Moorpark, California Page 3 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. m16Apr90 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:25 P.M. n 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: m16Apr90 5 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 m16Apr90 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 m16Apr90 7 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 ml6Apr90 W r 8 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 ml6Apr90 9 and Charles Street. This item will appear on the Council's next regularly schedule meeting for further discussion on implementation procedures. 10. 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 ml6Apr90 CHAIFMan W hn Noznial