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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1990 0702 PC REGr r Planning Commission City of Moorpark, California Minutes of July 2, 1990 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on July 2, 1990 in the City Council Chambers located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California 93021. 1. CALL 'PO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chairman William Lanahan. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Michael Scullin. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Roy Talley, Michael Scullin, Glen Schmidt and William Lanahan. ABSENT: Chairman John Wozniak (excused). OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development; John Knipe, City Engineer; Mark Wessel, Traffic Engineer; Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; Paul Porter, Senior Planner; Tom Worthington, Vice President, Impact Sciences; Mike Dody, Principal /PBR; Joann Sullivan, Project Manager; Sid Lindmark, Environmental /PBR; Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 18, 1990 June 11, 1990 October 8, 1986 August 27, 1986 August 13, 1986 (1) MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, second by Commissioner Scullin to approved the minutes of June 18, 1990, June 11, 1990, r Planning Commissson Minutes of July 2, 1990 I- Page 2 October 8, 1986, August 27, 1986, August 13, 1986 as submitted with a modification to the minutes of June 18, 1990 Page 6 Item 9. Motion passed on a 4:0 vote. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Tom Thompson, representing the Presbyterian Church, 12623 Hillside Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021. Inquired of staff and the Commission of Item 6.A. Resolution No. PC -90 -215 in relation to Condition No. 12, as follows: "The fellowship Hall and the Sanctuary shall not be used concurrently." It was the consensus of the Commission that Condition No. 12 be modified to reflect a statement to allow that parking does not exceed the maximum capacity of the original intent. and Condition No. 24 as follows: "The applicant shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and approval, street improvements plans prepared by a registered Civil Engineer; shall enter into an agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete the improvements; and shall Post sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of the improvements. Any necessary right -of -way required to complete the improvements will be acquired by the applicant at his expense. The :improvements shall include sidewalk, street lights, striping necessary transitions to the Engineer. (The applicable Ventura are as follows:) concrete curb and gutter, and signing, satisfaction County Road paving, and any of the City Standard Plates (a) Peach Hill Road shall be constructed per Plate B -5a along the north property frontage. The applicant shall be responsible for half width street improvements plus a 12 foot wide travel lane north of centerline. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of July 2, 1990 (b) The traffic study for the proposed project identified a potential intersection sight distance deficiency at the project driveway nearest Spring Road (approximately 650 feet southeast of Spring Road). To ensure that sight distance remains adequate, the parkway area and the 20 foot on -sight setback between Peach Hill Road and the site parking lot, shall be kept clear of any vertical obstruction within the area bounded by the intersection sight lines that shall be shown on the street improvement plans. To implement this requirement, a combination of hardscape (i.e., stamped concrete) and low maintenance ground cover (no higher that 24 inches) shall be designed and constructed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Director of Community Development. (c) The applicant shall provide all necessary documents, easements, or other measures that provide for the enforcement of this condition in perpetuity to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development and City Attorney. (d) Spring Road shall be constructed per Plate B- 2b along the west property frontage. The applicant shall be responsible for half width street improvements plus a 12 foot wide travel lane west of centerline and all necessary transitions. More specifically No. 24 (c). Mr. Thompson was concern with the -verbiage of easement used within the condition of approval. The Director stated that the word easement referred to the City 's accessibility to acquire right -of -way for operation and maintenance, if required. Also that the condition could be modified to provide a covenant restriction of easement. The general consensus of the Commission was that Condition No. 24 (c) be modified. Planning Commission Minutes of July 2, 1990 Page 4 (1) MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, second by Commissioner Scullin to direct staff to modify Condition Nos. 12 and 24(c) as stated above. Motion passed on a 4:0 vote. Chairman John Wozniak absent. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. RESOLUTION NO. PC -90 -215 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 89 -3 ON THE APPLICATION OF THE MOORPARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. (1) MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, second by Commissioner Scullin to approve Resolution No. PC -90 -215 modified. Motion passed on a 4:0 vote. B. RESOLUTION NO. PC -90 -216 A RESOLUTION OF THE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING CERTIFICATION OF THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION REPORTING AND MONITORING PROGRAM AS ADEQUATE FOR RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 89 -3, AND INCLUDING REQUIRED FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. (2) MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, second by Commissioner Talley to approve Resolution No. PC -90 -216 as submitted. C. RESOLUTION PC -90 -217 A RESOLUTION OF THE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP -89 -2 ON THE APPLICATION OF FRANZ WOLF. (3) MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, second by Commissioner Scullin to approve Resolution No. PC -90 -217 as submitted. Motion passed on a 4:0 vote. Planning Commission Minutes of July 2, 1990 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Page 5 Company RPD -89 -1: 236 apartment units (168 family and 68 senior units). 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. Continued from June 11, 1990. Testimony received by the following: A. Sylvia Whitaker, 461 Cornett, Moorpark, CA. Opposed to the development. Expressed concern with the inadequate traffic circulation. B. Barbara Schultz, 116 Sierra Avenue, Moorpark, CA. Opposed to the development. Express concern with tenant vacancy within the Moorpark Town Center; setback and fencing to the adjacent residential area; Air Pollution Control District - agency comments related to air quality. C. Nancy Runkle, 393 MaacFadden Avenue, Moorpark, CA. Opposed to the EIR. D. Elaine Freeman, 2509 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA. Representative and in support of the development. Planning Commission Minutes of July 2, 1990 Page 6 E. Ken Macleod, Macleod Construction, Ventura, CA. Mr. Macleod stated his willingness to meet with the adjacent property owners to address their concerns. F. ]Richard Devericks, Ventura Pacific Capital, Camarillo, CA. In support. Mr. Devericks stated to the Commission and concerned residents of possible mitigation measures -that could be addressed through the EIR. G. ]Robert Warren, Ramseyer & Associates, Ventura, CA. Commissioners inquired of the following: (a) Ponding area at Parklane - cut and fills could cause impacts on the residential areas. (b) The area along Los Angeles Avenue and drainage device drop on Los Angeles Avenue street level of current sidewalks of the Gateway Center. (c) The northwest corner of Poindexter Avenue and Sierra Avenue runoff water. H. Steve Bosetti, Nadel Architect Partnership, 1990 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Commissioners preceded to discuss traffic circulation and configuration of the project design. (a) South portion of boundary at the entrance - from Los Angeles Avenue only one lane to enter and two lanes to exit onto Los Angeles Avenue from the shopping center. (b) Recommendation to provide only one ingress entrance from Los Angeles Avenue and all others from Parklane and Mission Bell. (c) Concerned that stalls should not backout into travel lanes. (d) Loading dock at rear south west corner, in relation to adjacent residential area. I. Debby Berthraume, Children's Wonderland (Infant Care, Pre - school) 2700 W. Canwood, Agoura, CA 91301. In support and prospective tenant. (1) Neal Scribner, Architect 10855 Presilla Road, Camarillo, CA rev.7 /17/90 Planning Commission Minutes of July 2, 1990 (2) Paul Jordan, Landscape Architect. Page 7 The Commission inquired of Mr. Jordon of the existing trees between Chaparral Middle School and the project proposed. Mr. Jordon responded that nothing had been considered at this time in regards to the trees. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:30 P.M. The Commission provided the following comments for consideration: A. Provide a heavy buffer zone on the west side of the center and adjacent residential area with an 8 foot wall. B. Alternatives for traffic Liberty Bell Road to Poindexter Avenue. C. Consideration of a greenbelt pedestrian walk through to the center. (1) MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Lanahan, second by Commissioner Talley to recommend to the City Council that CPD 89 -1 (Commercial Planned Development) , CPD 89 -2 (Commercial Planned Development), RPD 89 -1 (Residential Planned Development) , LOX 89- 2 (Land Division Moorpark) - Ventura Pacific Capital Company and Macleod Construction Company be denied as submitted. Motion passed on a 3:1 vote, Commissioner Scullin voting NO. (2) MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Lanahan, seconded by Commissioner Schmidt to recommend to the City Council that the Environmental Impact Report for CPD 89 -1 (Commercial Planned Development), CPD 89 -2 (Commercial Planned Development), RPD 89 -1 (Residential Planned Development), LDM 89- 2 (Land Division Moorpark) - Ventura Pacific Capital Company and Macleod Construction Company not be approved for certification. rev.7 /17/90 Motion passed on a 3:1 vote, Commissioner Scullin abstain. Planning Commission Minutes of July 2, 1990 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 8 B. Adoption of an ordinance amending the City Zoning Code A City - initiated amendment to the Municipal Zoning Code to require that all applicable zoning, subdivision, conditional use permit, planned development, and variance decisions are consistent with applicable portions of the approved County of Ventura Hazardous Waste Management Plan which identify general areas or siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities. Citywide. Presented by Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Senior Planner. Reference: Staff Report dated June 25, 1990. (1) MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Scullin, second by Commissioner Schmidt to approve staff recommendation to adopt the Resolution No. PC -90 -218 recommending that the city Council adopt an ordinance which requires that all applicable zoning, subdivision, conditional use permit, and variance decisions are consistent with the portions of the Ventura County Hazardous Waste i Management Plan which identify specific sites or siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities. Motion passed on a 4:0 vote. C. 1�arlsberg Specific Plan The Carlsberg Specific Plan area contains approximately 497 acres. The proposed specific plan land use map includes the following proposed land uses: Sub - regional Retail Commercial, Business Park, Neighborhood Retail /Office Commercial, Dedicated City Use, Attached Residential, and a combination of 5,000 sq.ft., 9,000 sq.ft., and one acre Detached Residential Uses. Location of the development site is on approximately 497 acres within the City of Moorpark and is bounded by New Los Angeles Avenue to the north, Tierra Rejada Road -to the south, the 23 Freeway to the East, and Spring Road to the West. The Assessor's Parcel Numbers are: 500- 0- 35 -15, 500- 0- 35 -33, 500- 0- 35 -34, and 500- 0- 35 -22. Presented by Mike Dody, Principal /PBR; reference: Staff Report, Carlsberg Specific Plan - Environmental Impact Report dated July 2, 1990. Planning Commission Minutes of July 2, 1990 Pro ect Description: Page 9 The design concept for the Carlsberg Specific Plan Area is depicted in the Land Use Plan and was formulated by the Moorpark City Council with respect for the natural physical character of the site. The preservation of valleys, hillsides and meandering drainage courses has played an important role in the ultimate land use plan presented herein. Development areas will blend sensitively with the natural environment. The project is consistent with the goals of the adopted Moorpark General Plan, the land use plan for the Carlsberg property has been prepared to achieve a balanced community offering a complementary mix of residential, shopping, employment- generating, recreational and open space uses. The Speci:fic Plan Area includes 552 residential units, 17.4 acres of business park uses, 42.6 acres of office /commercial uses, four acres to be dedicated to the city, and 240.7 acres of open :space and park uses. The project has also been designed to act as a gateway to the city an =d to achieve compatibility with -the surrounding properties. A definite, distinct image will be established thorough the treatment of natural open space, the placement of residential units and attention to overall landscape treatment. Proposed completion dates are Phase I - 1993 buildout; Phase II - 1993 -94 (Moorpark Unified School District may consider moving forward on their development); Phase III - 1993 - 1994 +. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 10:00 P.M. Testimony received by the following: A. :Dann LeMasurier, 4290 Laurelhurst Road, Moorpark, CA. Opposed to the proposal. Concerned with the lost of value if Single Family 9,000 sq.ft. lots were developed on the Spring Road boundary. B. Janet LeMasurier, 4290 Laurelhurst Road, Moorpark, CA. Opposed to the proposal. Concerned with the Specific Plan buildout, lost of privacy, and major grading. Open Space under consideration is minimal and provides no benefit to existing residents. C. Edward Alberts, 4007 Weeping Willow, Moorpark, CA. Opposed to the proposal. D. Beverly Harris, 13893 Christian Barrett Drive, Moorpark, CA. Opposed to the proposal. Concerned with the present traffic circulation on Christian Barrette Drive /Peach Hill Road used as access to the Peach Hill School and with the increase of residential units (500 +) that this development is proposing. Planning Commission Minutes of July 2, 1990 Page 10 E. Pat Basso, 3940 South Hampton Road, Moorpark, CA. In =support of the northern portion of the proposal with the exception of the residential. Ms. Basso requested that some consideration be made to the providing the 9000 sq.ft. lots where the currently proposal 1 acre lots are proposed. F. pan Wallman, 4210 Laurelhurst Road, Moorpark, CA. Opposed to the proposal. Mr. Wallman stated that Spring ]toad be heavily landscaped and used as a buffer zone. G. William Fraser, 3929 Willow Creek Lane, Moorpark, CA. Uncommitted. Mr. Fraser requested information as to the maintenance of the Open Space area and how this proposal :relates to the Hillside Ordinance. H. Roger Mortara, 13631 Bear Valley Road, Moorpark, CA. I. Roger Wichelm, 13807 Donnybrook Lane, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Wichelm inquired of staff, "how public services would be provided?" J. Peggy Wichelm, 13807 Donnybrook Lane, Moorpark, CA. In support of the Single Family 1 acre lots, opposes Single Family 9000 sq.ft. lots. K. Joann Kula, 13758 Grandisle, Moorpark, CA. Opposed to the proposal. L. Steve Brodsky, 4572 Vista Del Valle, Moorpark, CA. Opposed to the proposal. Mr. Brodsky stated that the EIR did not adequately address the proposal. He requested the Commission to consider the following: a) artificial ridgelines; b) 2:1 slopes; c) that Spring Road be provided with visual asethics. M. Ron Tankersley, representative, Carlsberg Development Co., 2800 Twenty Eighth Street, Santa Monica, CA. 90405. Requested that he defer his comments to the Planning Commission's meeting of July 16, 1990. The Commission had the following concerns: A. Were the surrounding property owners considered within the proposal. B. Within the proposal for Open Space, was there any consideration to wildlife /pads considered? C. Impact and dust control during grading. D. Planting, landscaped considered, what types are proposed? Planning Commission Minutes of July 2, 1990 Page 11 E. Asethic view to the existing residents should be considered at Spring Road and the 23 Freeway. It was the general consensus of the Commission to continue this matter to their meeting of July 16, 1990. B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS A. IPD -88 -1 Horowitz - Clarification of permitted uses. A request to allow autobody repair and painting to occur on the subject site. This :matter continued to the Commission meeting of July 16, 1990 -at the request of the applicant. B. A draft ordinance regarding a Comprehensive Program for General Plan Amendments (CPO). For review and recommendations The Commission noted the fact that they were reviewing this daft :for the first time and they were given only this evening l to gave comments to the City Council. The Commission generally supported the CPO concept inasmuch as it encouraged the public to become involved. (1) MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, second by Commissioner Scullin to recommend approval of the draft ordinance regarding a Comprehensive Program for General Plan Amendments. Motion passed on a 4:0 vote. 9. INFORMATION ITEMS The commission was informed of the General Plan Update Workshop meeting to be held on July 9, 1990. 10. COMMISSION COMMENTS None. 11. STAFF COMMENTS None. Planning Commission Minutes of July 2, 1990 12. There being no further adjourned their meeting at p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED 7.)r, - % BY : Celia LaFleur, Secretary T Page 12 business the Planning Commission 11:15 p.m. to July 9, 1990 at 7:00 Chairman presiding: