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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1990 1119 PC REGi Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 19, 1990 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on November 19, 1990 in the City Council Chambers of City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairman 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 John Wozniak. ABSENT: Glen Schmidt, excused absence. OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Patrick J. Richards; Director of Community Development, John Knipe; City Engineer, Pat Dobbins; Assistant City Engineer, Mark Wessel, Traffic Engineer, Debbie Traffenstedt; Senior Planner, Paul Porter; Senior Planner, Celia LaFleur; Administrative Secretary. 4. APPR VAL OF MINUTES November 5, 1990 August 29, 1985 Motion: Commissioner Talley moved and Commissioner Lanahan seconded a motion to approve the minutes of November 5, 1990 and August 29, 1985 with a revision to the November 5, 1990 minutes within Condition No. 3. to remain as recommended by staff to require that permit expiration in one year if substantial construction has not occurred. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 5. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. Planning Commission Minutes of November 19, 1990 PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR A. RESOLUTION NO. PC -90 -225 Page 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL .APPROVAL OF MAJOR MODIFICAITON NO. 3 TO PLANNED COMMUNITY NO. PC -3, ZONE CHANGE NO. 90 -3, LDM -90 -2 AND COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. CPD -90 -2 ON THE .APPLICATION OF URBAN WEST COMMUNITIES. Motion: Commissioner Lanahan moved and Commissioner Talley seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. PC -90- 225 as submitted. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 8. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA None. 9. PUBLICC HEARINGS A. Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4620 - JBH Development Comoanv Subdivision of a 348 acre site into 66 residential lots with a minimum lot size of 5 acres consistent with existing zoning. Located west of Walnut Canyon Road and approximately one -half mile north of Casey Road. Presented by Debbie Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; reference: Staff Report dated November 9, 1990. Testimony received by the following: Glen.Aalbers, representing JBH Development, 840 Khyber Drive, Ventura, CA 93001. Mr. Aalbers called Stan Cohan, Attorney for the applicant to the podium who then proceeded to give an overview of the requested proposal. Stan Cohen, Attorney for the applicant, 300 Esplanade Drive, Oxnard, CA Mr. Cohen referred to this proposal as an up- scale project with 758 -858 land untouched. Existing trees to remain preserved and undistributed. Mr. Cohen concern was of staff recommended conditions requiring improvements prior to Planning Commission Minutes of November 19, 1990 Page 3 recordation. Gabbert Road will access Aspen Hills Drive and would be bonded as a secondary access to the project site. David Potter, applicant's engineer, Potter Engineering, 12 N. Ash Street, Ventura, CA. Mr. Potter illustrate to the Commission that the five acre lots nos. 5, 26, 28, 29, 31, 36, 58, and 52 would be more desirable or preferred on hillsides and not adjacent to the road areas. Also that equestrian trails would be provided, and maintained by the Homeowners Association. Any equestrian trail accessed by the public outside of the development would be a decision made by the Homeowners Association. James Dean, Landscape Architect /Planner, 3617 Thousand Oaks Blvd. #302, Thousand Oaks, CA. Mr. Dean referenced Thousand Oaks Civic Center as an example for the proposed Tract 4620. Bill LaPerch, 7200 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark, CA. Mr. LaPerch expressed concerns of the 10 Year Drought, water rates, energy cost and the additional traffic that the proposed project would create. E. R. Peters, 7155 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark, CA. Complimented the applicant on his proposal. Dedicated one mile x 10 ft. of property. This would also include Mr. Abe Guny's and Mr. Bill LaPerch's property to access Happy Camp. Mr. Peters also indicated that the applicant was willing to provide storm drain improvements as necessary. Abe Guny, 7250 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark, CA. In support of the proposed development. Stated that the downtown area would benefit from this proposal. Joe Latunski, 289 Casey Road, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Latunski stated to the Commission that his property is directly adjacent to the proposed development. His concerns were that he hail received a verbal agreement allowing access rights from the previous owner of the JBH Development. Mr. Latunski's second concern was of the 60 ft. wide 200 ft. long length of road that has been eroding away. The Planning Commission directed staff to work with the applicant in resolving two issues; 1) related to the provisions of equestrian trails on the project site, and whether or not these trails should be used by the public. The second issue was that the applicant's attorney had requested that a condition of approval be added. This would require the applicant to enter a contract with the City to ensure that Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of November 19, 1990 compliance with conditions numbered 13, 16, 21, 42 and 106 be met before occupancy of any lot. The identified conditions now require compliance before final map approval. Motion: Commissioner Lanahan moved and Commissioner Talley seconded a motion that the public hearing remain open and continue discussions at the next regular meeting of December 3, 1990 to determine the position of; 1) related to the provisions of equestrian trails on the project site, and whether or not these trails should be used by the public; 2) issue was that the applicant's attorney had requested that a condition of approval be added. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. 10. COMMISSION COMMENTS Each Commissioner thanked the others for their cooperation and assistance in working together over the past two years. Chairman Wozniak expanded his comments to previous Commission members in his farewell address. 11. STAFF COMMENTS None. 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED /a 3-r1v BY: Celia LaFleur, Secretary CHAIRMAN PRESIDING: