HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1990 0604 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark. California
Minutes of June 4, 1990
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on June 4,
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; Deborah
S. Traffenstedt; Winnie Wilson, Associate Planner;
John Knipe, Assistant City Engineer; Pat Dobbins,
Assistant City Engineer; Eric Sacowitz, Impact
Science; Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 7, 1990
November 26, 1986
November 12, 1986
MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by
Commissioner Talley to approve the minutes of May
7, 1990, November 26, 1986 and November 12, 1986 as
submitted.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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At this point in the agenda it was the consensus of the Commission
to take Items 7.C. and 8.A. out of order.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
C. !CUP 89 -2 (Conditional Use Permit) - Franz Wolf
Requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow
office and other uses permitted under Sections 8141 - 2.4.1,
8141 - 2.4.5, 8141 -2.4.6 and 8141 -2.4.7 of the City of Moorpark
Zoning Ordinance. Located at 5301 Commerce Avenue, Moorpark,
CA.
Staff submitted to the Planning Commission a letter dated June
3, 1990 and received by the city on June 4, 1990 requesting
that this item be continued to the Commission's next regular
scheduled meeting of June 18, 1990.
MOTION: Moved by Chairman Wozniak, seconded by Commissioner
Schmidt to continue Item 7.C. CUP -89 -2 to the
Commission's meeting of June 18, 1990.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
8. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS
A. Deferral of an Administrative Decision - Patio Cover
Policv
Conformance with Section 8163 -4.4.2 - Proposed second floor
deck.
Staff stated to the Commission of an adjacent property owner,
Mr. Abbebe Tesfay who opposes the proposed second floor
decking, and his request to postpone the this item to the
Commission's meeting of June 18, 1990.
MOTION: Moved by Vice Chairman Lanahan, seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt to continue this item to the
Commission's meeting of June 18, 1990.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. RESOLUTION NO. PC -90 -213
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORP.ARK, CALIFORNIA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (LDM -89-
4) ON THE APPLICATION OF FIRST SITE REALTY. ASSESSOR PARCEL
MAP NO. 505- 0- 12 -16.
M TI N: Moved by Vice Chairman Lanahan, seconded by
Commissioner Scullin to approve Resolution No. PC-
90 -213 as submitted.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. LDM 90 -1 (Land Division Moorpark) - William and
Charlotte Howseman
Requesting approval to subdivide a 10.35 acre parcel (gross)
into two parcels of 5.02 and 5.08 acres (net) . Located at
6717 .Aspen Lane, Moorpark, CA. Continued from May 7, 1990.
Presented by Paul Porter, Senior Planner.
Testimony received by the following:
1. William Howseman, applicant, 150 E. Los Angeles Avenue
#205, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Howseman stated that he
concurred with the conditions, and with staff
recommendation.
Paul Porter, Senior Planner alerted the Commission of the
revision to be made to conditions nos. 26 to read as follows:
That applicant shall execute a covenant running with the land
on behalf of itself and its successors, heirs, and assigns
agreeing to participate in the formation of an assessment
district or other financing technique including, but not
limited to, the payment of traffic mitigation fees, which the
city may implement or adopt, public street and traffic
improvements directly or indirectly affected by the
development. (This condition shall not apply to future
property owners.)
Revision to condition no. 42 to read as follows:
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That Aspen Hills Drive shall be improved to a minimum width
of twenty feet (201) of pavement within a minimum easement of
thirty feet (30'). This improvement shall be made off -site
from parcels 1 and 2 to Gabbert Road. This improvement shall
be completed prior to recordation.
MOTION: Moved by Vice Chairman Lanahan, seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt to approve LDM -89 -2 and direct
staff to prepare a resolution and include
modification to condition nos. 26 and 42 for consent
calendar at their meeting of June 11, 1990.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
B. RPD 89 -3 (Residential Planned Development) - Presbyterian
Church
Requesting approval to construct a 22,375 sq.ft. Church on a
4.7 acre parcel. Southeast corner of Spring /Peach Hill Roads.
Rescheduled from May 21, 1990.
Presented by Winnie Wilson, Associate Planner; reference:
T Staff Report dated June 4, 1990.
Testimony received by the following:
1. Tom Thompson, applicant, 12623 Hillside Drive, Moorpark,
CA.
2. Curtis D. Illingworth, Curtis Illingworth Associates,
Principal representing Moorpark Presbyterian Church, 641
Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
3. Robert Warren, Ramseyer & Associates, 1881 Knoll Drive,
Ventura, CA
Stated to the Commission that in general concurred with
the staff report dated June 4, 1990. Also provided the
Commission with memorandum addressed to the Commission
dated June 4, 1990 which requested the following:
Clarification of the following:
Parking requirements - calculated by gross or net sq.ft.
Internal circulation along the south and eastern portion
of the site.
Request to delete condition requirement to provide
meandering sidewalks.
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Requesting additional use on site for special
events /holidays.
Clarify Condition No. 3, Major /Minor Modifications.
Clarify Condition No. 5, Permit Expiration.
Clarify Condition No. 11, Permittee agrees as a condition
of issuance and use of permit........... Intentions?
Clarify Condition No. 13, Reduction in the Fellowship
Hall in relationship to Section III - Analysis.
Clarify Condition No. 14, Elimination of eight parking
stalls.
Clarify Condition No. 19, Material color board submitted
for approval.
Clarify Condition 20.b., the percentage of drought
tolerant plants to be used.
Condition No. 25 mitigated by Condition No. 17 in
telation to site distance.
Requesting waiver of Area of Contribution Fund
requirement.
Delete Condition No. 34 related to meandering sidewalks.
Clarify that Condition No. 35 relates to a 53 foot wide
road width including a 6.5 foot sidewalk.
Condition No. 40 modify "ground cover" with "grass ".
The following persons concurred with the representatives in
and were in support of the Presbyterian Church.
4. Dave Wilkinson, Pastor, 4791 Elderberry Avenue,
5. Steven Day, Pastor, 12539 Sunnyglen Drive, Moorpark, CA.
representing Community Christian Church.
6. Marge Nelson, 13539 Adlena Place, Moorpark, CA.
Supported the project in general. Marge Nelson express
here concerns with the road widening between Holy Cross
Church and the proposed Presbyterian Church. Her
.r
statement included information that during the time of
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the Holy Cross Church development permit approval it was
expected to provide future facilities for expansion. Her
concerns now related to the road widening and weather it
may still be possible to provide any expansion at all.
7. Paul Donahue, 12131 London Grove Court, Moorpark, CA.
8. John Lindsey, 12662 County Meadow Street, Moorpark, CA.
9. ;Michael J. McRinniss, 11956 Silvercrest, Moorpark, CA
10. Debra Rvono, 4458 Cedarglen Court, Moorpark, CA
11. Tom Pehn, 12177 Cherrygrove Street, Moorpark, CA
12. John Mattson, 15385 Bambi Court, Moorpark, CA
13. John Martin, 12441 Beechgrove Court, Moorpark, CA
14. David A. Maxwell, 4349 N.W,. Cloverdale Street, Moorpark,
CA
15. Mark P. Beers and Nancy Beers, 6891 N. Westwood Street,
:Moorpark, CA
16. Tom Duffy, Moorpark Unified School District, 30 Flory
.Avenue, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Duffy provided the Commission
-with information that currently he has a planned and
approved middle school proposal which is considered to
within the Carlsberg Specific Plan site.
17. Stacy Pintar, 4728 Penrose Avenue, Moorpark, CA
18. Gary Belie, 11564 Coralbery, Moorpark, CA
19. Donna M. Ellis, Child Abuse Prevention Specialist, 13635
Gunsmoke Road, Moorpark, CA
20. Linda Donahue, 12131 London Grove Court, Moorpark, CA
21. Beverly Frew, 12171 London Grove Court, Moorpark, CA
22. Nancy Sampson, 12109 Alder Grove, Moorpark, CA
23. Bob Rvono, 4458 Cedarglen Court, Moorpark, CA
24. William C. Lynch, 15750 Los Angeles Avenue, f72,
Moorpark, CA
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25. Denise Youngblood, 4085 Weeping Willow Drive, Moorpark,
CA
26. Barbara Poland, 4085 Weeping Willow Drive, Moorpark, CA
27. Robert Poland, 4085 Weeping Willow Drive, Moorpark, CA
28. Jane May - Ahearn, 4854 Heather Court, Moorpark, CA
29. Debbie Thompson, 12623 Hillside, Moorpark, CA
30. Kit Thompson, 12613 E. Spring Creek Court, Moorpark, CA
31. Della Smith, 4746 Avedon Road, Moorpark, CA
32. Lynda Rummelhoff, 13158 Mesa Verde, Moorpark, CA
33. Conli Fraze, 12117 Cherry Grove Street, Moorpark, CA
34. Richard H. Fraze, 12117 Cherry Grove Street, Moorpark,
CA
35. Cathy LaPook, 11571 Courtney Lane, Moorpark, CA
36. Barbara LaPook, 11871 Courtney Lane, Moorpark, CA
37. Jim Stueck, 4767 Elderberry, Moorpark, CA
38. Mickey Stueck, 4767 Elderberry, Moorpark, CA
39. Sharon Maxwell, 4349 N.W. Cloverdale Street, Moorpark,
CA
40. Susan Hamn, 14913 "C" Campus Park Drive, Moorpark, CA
41. Vicki Ogg, 4052 Clovedale Lane, Moorpark, CA
42. Chris Ogg, 4032 Clovedale Lane, Moorpark, CA
43. Norma Edmonds, 4125 Pine Hollow Place, Moorpark, CA
44.
Les W. Bowman,
13743 Grand Isle Drive,
Moorpark, CA
45.
Nanette B , 11564
Coralberry Court, Moorpark, CA
46.
Gregory R. Van
Eoton, 11564 Poppyglen
Court, Moorpark,
CA
47.
Mario C. White,
4416 N. Skyglen Court,
Moorpark, CA
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48. Linda Weisbaum, 13574 E. Cedarpine, Moorpark, CA
49. Peggy Johnson, 12500 Cherry Grove Street, Moorpark, CA
50. ;Vern Gleim, 15008 A Campus Park Drive, Moorpark, CA
51. Karen De La Garza, 4749 Penrose, Moorpark, CA
52. Homer E. Young, 4212 Minnecota Drive, Moorpark, CA
53. Bryan Lee, 6501 C Drive, Moorpark, CA
54. Kevin Pintar, 4728 Penrose Avenue, CA
55. Chad Becker, 13891 Bear Valley Road, Moorpark, CA
56. Ray Garwack. Jr., 12576 Cherry Grove, Moorpark, CA
57. Rev. Sharon Blackman, 3182 Toulose Circle, Thousand Oaks,
CA
58. James Nelesen, 6648 Bernal, Simi Valley, CA
59. Rick Predmore, 11764 Chestnut Ridge Street
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:45 P.M.
The Commission addressed the following concerns to staff to
reconsider:
1. Is the 184 parking spaces adequate for a 500 person
capacity.
2. Hours of operation restriction for a place of worship,
perhaps reconsider this requirement.
3. Are meandering sidewalks necessary?
4. Additional road width not needed.
5. AOC improvement fees not necessary due to developer
improvement requirement to Spring /Peach Hill Roads.
6. Redesign egress /ingress requirements.
M TION: Moved by Chairman Wozniak, seconded by Commissioner
Schmidt to continue Item 7.B to the regularly
scheduled meeting of June 18, 1990.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
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Company
RPD -89 -1: 236 apartment units
units).
(168 family and 68 senior
LDM -89 -1: Parcel map creating up to 4 lots for the purpose of
creating separate parcels for the residential and
commercial projects.
CPD's 89 -1
& 89 -2: 168,490 sq.ft. retail commercial uses, 28,000 sq.ft.
retail commercial uses, 28,000 sq.ft. restaurant
uses, 2,300 sq.ft. gas station /car wash, 50,000
sw.ft. office uses, and a 6,000 sq.ft. office uses,
and a 6,000 sq.ft. day care center.
Located and generally bounded by Poindexter Avenue to the
north, Los Angeles Avenue to the south, a single family
residential development to the west, and Chaparral Middle
School and retail commercial complex to the east.
Presented by Eric Sacowitz, Impact Sciences Inc. Reference:
Information Packet Mission Bell Plaza and Greenleaf
Apartments.
Mr. Sacowitz provided the Commission with information of the
different project components and their relationship to one
another.
The proposal included the following:
Residential Proposal:
Family Apartments
168 units
3 cars per unit, two covered per unit: 558 total spaces
Senior Units
C
2 cars per unit, one covered; 136 total spaces
Amenities include RV parking, swimming pools, wading pool, tot
lot play areas, and barbecue facilities.
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Access proposed would occur via the northerly extension of
Liberty Bell Avenue to Poindexter Avenue and from driveways
connecting to Lassen Avenue.
Commercial Proposal:
Upper:
Medical Office
Day Care Facility
Recreation Facility
Senior Care Facility
Access to the proposed facilities would be at five entrances,
future east /west extension of Lassen Avenue, and one access
point on both Park Lane to the east, and Liberty Bell Avenue
to the west.
Lower:
Commercial Retail (Albertsons Market, Payless Drugs)
Restaurant
Gas Station /Car Wash (Shell Oil)
Following the description of the project proposed, Mr.
Sacowtiz gave a summary of the EIR. The Commission was open
to project description questions of staff and the applicants.
Testimony received in support by the following:
1. Elaine Freeman, Urban Strategies, 2509 E. Thousand Oaks
Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA
2. Stephen Bosetti, Nadel Architect Partnership, 1990 South
Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
3. Debby Berthiaume, Children's Wonderland (Infant Care,
Pre - school) 2700 W. Canwood, Agoura, CA 91301
4. Neal Scribner, Architect 10855 Presilla Road, Camarillo,
CA
5. Paul Jordan, Landscape Architect
6. Robert Warren, Ramseyer Associates, 1881 Knoll Drive,
Ventura, CA
7. Doug Smith, Shell Oil Company
B. Greg Goins, Albertson's Grocery
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9. Beulah Hayden, Resident, 538 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark, CA
Testimony received in opposition to the proposal as follows:
10. :Ethel Sulkis, Resident, 270 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark, CA
Stated her concerns regarding traffic circulation
,proposed would provide continuous traffic surrounding her
residence.
11. Doug Frazier, Resident, 237 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark, CA
Concerned about the structures and loading docks within
30, of adjacent residential property.
12. Barbara Schultz, Resident, 116 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark,
CA Proposed building no. 3 provides for a sound wall of
8' in height and sits 2' higher that the adjacent
residence which would increase the wall height to 101.
Ms. Schultz stated that she has surveyed some retail
shops and did not understand how Moorpark could support
any more commercial with the current vacant rate.
13. :John Galloway, Resident, 338 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark, CA
Mr. Galloway requested that staff provide the Commission
with the 1987 (map) proposal for Giesler Field access.
14. Ed Paro, Resident, 162 Shasta Avenue, Moorpark, CA
Mr. Paro addressed the Commission with the following
concerns:
a. Has staff provided an impact study in relation to
the Southern Pacific Railroad.
b. Emergency response.
C. Economic study - can Moorpark support another
shopping center.
d. Flood control and water flow, is there a sufficient
drainage system?
e. Traffic speed on Shasta Avenue.
The Commission expressed their concerns with the following:
How will 20,000 vehicle trips per day be mitigated?
That the applicant meet with the adjacent property owners
to provide .input of the surrounding property owners needs
and solution.
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Eleven weeks of grading, and using water for dust
control, how can provisions be made for water
conservation measures.
- :Air quality control.
MOTION: Moved by Chairman Wozniak, seconded by Commissioner
Schmidt to continue this matter to the Commission's
scheduled meeting of June 11, 1990.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
9. INFORt4ATION ITEMS
10.
11.
12.
None.
The Commission requested that staff provide information for
the Carlsberg Specific Plan as soon as it was available for
review and comments.
The Commission requested a status report for the 27
condominium units at Charles Street and Spring Road.
John Knipe, City Engineer updated the Commission with
information related to Los Angeles Avenue widening project.
Permit processed and received by Caltrans and moving forward
for advertizing for bid proposals.
None.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:30
p.m.
�TBY:
BY:
Celia LaFleur, Secretary
f"'
Chairman presiding: