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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1990 0917 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 17, 1990 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark, California was held on September 17, 1990 in the Council Chambers of City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL 'r0 ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by Chairman John Wozniak. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Dee Talley. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners William Lanahan, Glen Schmidt, Michael Scullin, Roy Talley, and John Wozniak. ABSENT: None. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND PRESENT: Patrick J. Richards, Director Development; John Knipe, City Dobbins, Assistant City Eng Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; Paul Planner; Winnie Wilson, Associate LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 6, 1990 August 22, 1987 December 5, 1987 March 26, 1986 November 20, 1985 June 20, 1985 of Community Engineer; Pat Lneer; Debbie Porter, Senior Planner; Celia MOTION: Moved by Chairman Wozniak, second by Commissioner Schmidt to approve the minutes of August 6, 1990, December 5, 1987, March 26, 1986, November 20, 1985, June 20, 1985 as submitted. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The minutes of August 22, 1987 will be provided to the Commission at their next regular meeting. Planning Commission Minutes of September 17, 1990 Page 2 PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR None. 8. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Planned Development Permit No. 897 Maior Modification No. 1 - Shakibaum the applicant is requesting a major modification to expand an exiting neighborhood shopping center by adding two free- standing buildings of 3,300 sq.ft. each in size on the northeast and southeast quadrants of the 3.1 acre commercial site. The project is located at the southwest corner of Campus Park Drive and Princeton Avenue between Campus Park Drive and Amherst Street in the northeastern portion of the City. Presented by Winnie Wilson, Associate Planner; reference: Staff Report dated September 17, 1990. PUBLIC HEARING OPEN Testimony received by the following: George Shakibaum, 6047 Tampa Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356. The applicant was in agreement with the conditions of approval, with the exception of Condition No. 44 relating to the removal of the existing pole sign and replace it with a monument sign in conformance with all the requirements of a Master Sign Program to be prepared by the applicant prior to zoning clearance. Mr. Shakibaum in his presentation to the Commission discussed considering tenants such as; doctors; urgent care facility; clothing store; dance studio, any allowable use permitted. It was also stated that this particular center is the only one provided to the Moorpark Planning Commission Minutes of September 17, 1990 Page 3 east -end residents and with the additional retail services provided would decrease the impact at the Princeton Avenue and 118 Highway intersection. Also that the current traffic circulation problems are not due to the existing retail use, but to the surrounding residents accessing the Moorpark community or highways. The Commission's concerns related to the following: Traffic Flow Parking .Additional 15 parking spaces located at the rear of existing buildings. That perhaps these parking spaces should be used for employee parking. Existing pole sign. Modifying the architecture (Existing architecture to Spanish). No tenant shall restrict any parking area. Supports the modification to provide a monument sign. Location of trash area. That the trash area be located away from the proposed buildings, perhaps at the northwest portion of the center. That Condition Nos. 23 and 44 be combined. They read as follows: Condition No. 23 That signs are subject to the Moorpark Municipal Code, Chapter 50, of Title 9, sign Ordinance. A sign permit is required. The applicant shall create a master sign program which will cause a common sign letter, type and color to be used throughout the site. Such program to be approved by the Director of Community Development. Condition No. 44 The applicant shall remove the existing pole sign and replace it with a monument sign in conformance with all the requirements of a Master Sigh Program to be prepared by the applicant prior to zoning clearance. Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of September 17, 1990 'Whether the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution fee had been determined, and whether or not the fee had been previously paid. the rear facade of the proposed buildings. MOTION: Moved by Commissioner Scullin, second by Commissioner Schmidt to recommend to the City Council approval of Planned Development Permit No. 897 Major Modification No. 1 with modifications and the recommended conditions. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. COMMISSION COMMENTS Status of the Texaco Gasoline Station The Director informed the Commission that the property owner was currently ahead of schedule and that the County would provide an inspection to confirm if additional testing is required or that work has been completed. The Commission was concerned that tanks are currently being stored at the rear of the property adjacent to the residential area. Also, if the tanks were sealed properly to avoid anyone from tampering with them. Staff will conduct an investigation and report back. Southern California Edison Building That additional landscaping be considered at the Southern California building site to avoid the reoccurring graffiti. Urban West Communities Directed staff to inquire if planting the slope area above planted and later removed. Tierra Rejada Bridge the developer has considered the Simi Arroyo, which was Directed staff to recommend to the city that the area between Los Angeles Avenue and the Tierra Rejada Bridge be cleaned on a continual basis. Planning Commission Minutes of September 17, 1990 Page 5 Tree Planting That the city consider tree planting at the following locations: Princeton Avenue - east side Tierra Rejada Road - between Los Angeles Avenue and the Tierra Rejada bridge. Moorpark Landscape Plan Does the city currently have a landscape plan for the city? AB 3180 Identify mitigation and monitor procedures. Response and resources to monitor. Staff stated that monitoring is provided in many different ways; building inspection; code enforcement; applicant provides an affidavit of compliance; also a condition compliance is provided, but only during construction. Ranch View Partners - 27 Condominiums - Charles Street Report back with the status of the uncompleted construction. Unocal - Los Angeles Avenue & Spring Road Has contract for improvements at this location and will begin on Monday 9/24/90. Commissioner Scullin Will be absent on October 17, 1990 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS It was the general consensus of the Commission that a resolution of approval of PD -897 Major Modification No. 1 be recommended to the City Council for approval of the requested major modification with modified conditions. 12. STAFF COMMENTS It was the consensus of the Commission that the meeting of October 1, 1990 be cancelled. Planning Commission Minutes of ^C 13. ADJOURNMENT Page 6 There being no further business the Planning Commission meeting adjourned to the Special Meeting on October 8, 1990, the time being 8:30 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED II" 67 ?C BY: . X�Z Z J Celia LaFleur, Secretary Chairman presiding: