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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1990 1203 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 3, 1990 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission held December 3, 1990. In the Council Chambers of City Hall, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL 'TO ORDER Called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Commissioner Glen Schmidt. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Glen Schmidt. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Glen Schmidt, Roy Talley, Jr., Michael H. Wesner, Jr. ABSENT: None. (2- vacancies) OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development; Pat Dobbins, Assistant City Engineer; Debbie Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. At this point in the agenda the Commission by general consensus reorganized the agenda to proceed with the Secretary administering the Oath of Office to the appointed Commissioners. 8. REORDERING OF AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA Secretary administered the Oath of Office. The Commissioners took their seat at the dias. Nominations opened for Interim Chairman and Interim Vice Chairman. Motion: Commissioner Glen Schmidt moved and Commissioner Wesner second motion to appoint Commissioner Roy Talley as Interim Chairman. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Motion: Chairman Talley moved and Commissioner Wesner second a motion to appoint Commissioner Glen Schmidt as Interim Vice Chairman. /I-- Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 3, 1990 Page -2- Each of the Commissioners acknowledged their commitment and thanks to serve as Planning Commissioner. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 19, 1990 Motion: Commissioner Schmidt moved and Commissioner Wexner second a motion to approve the minutes of November 19, 1990 as presented. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. 5. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Vesting Tentative Tract May No. 4620 - JBH Development ComnariV 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. Continued from November 19, 1990. Public hearing remained open. At this time Commissioner's Glen Schmidt and Michael H. Wexner, Jr. stated for the record. "Preceding the meeting of December 3, 1990, staff had provided staff reports, and cassette tapes recording the November 19, 1990 public hearing on this matter. Staff gave an overview of the Commissions November 19, 1990 discussion and concerns of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4620. r Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 3, 1990 Page -3- Testimony received by the following: Stan Cohen, representing the applicant, 300 Esplanade Drive, Oxnard, CA. Mr. Cohen stated that he accepted the Commi3sioner'8 statement, although not physically present at the November 19, 1990 meeting. Mr. Cohen agreed with staff recommended condition no. 118. On equestrian trails, Mr. Cohen perceive staff recommended condition as premature for dedication of easements because of the unknown number of residents involved. Mr. Cohen requested that the Fire Department determine the street width required within condition no. 33. The Commission requested information concerning the existing Aspen Hills Drive width. Staff replied that now the road width is 16 feet, and is conditioned within another entitlement to be increased by an additional 4 feet in width. David Potter, Potter Engineering, 12 N. Ash Street, Ventura, CA. Pete Peters, 7155 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Peters supports the developer in their proposal. Commended the developer for working towards the development of equestrian trails. Bill Howseman, 150 E. Los Angeles Avenue, #205, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Howseman informed staff that he did not receive a notice of public hearing. He also expressed his concern for the road widening of Aspen Hills Drive In his opinion, it would increase the traffic volume. Mr. Howseman's request was that staff consider a gate at Gabbert Road to avoid additional traffic. Dan Swinburne, 6685 Aspen Hills Drive, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Swinburne agreed with Mr. Howseman that the developer provide a gate at Gabbert Road leading to Aspen Hills Drive. The Commission questioned Mr. Swinburne as to how much traffic now exists? Mr. Swinburne replied "mostly on weekends he has observed drivers in the area." Mark Taillon, 6617 Aspen Hills Drive, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Taillon informed the Commission that now he along with three other property owners have an agreement for shared maintenance of Aspen Hills Drive. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 3, 1990 Page -4- Mr. Taillon's request was that staff consider the fire access road gated by card key or a locking mechanism to avoid additional traffic impact on Aspen Hills Drive. At this point in the discussion the Commission requested staff to consider that the Home Owners Association request to require a fee for the use of the equestrian trail facilities. Mr. Cohn stated that the HOA maybe acquiring more than it's usual power in that request. Mr. Peters also replied that the State should regulate the equestrian trails and not the HOA. Motion Commissioner Talley second a motion to time being 8:00 p.m. voice vote. moved and Commissioner Schmidt close the public hearing, the Motion passed by a unanimous Motion_ Commissioner Schmidt moved and Commissioner Wesner second a motion to approve Vesting Tentative Tract No. 4620 along with staff's recommended conditions. Direct staff to work with the Fire Department in determining the required road width of Aspen Hills Drive. Motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. B. Ordinance No. 112 currently requires a conditional use permit to allow operation of a child day care facility in industrial and commercial zones. The proposal is to amend the zoning code to allow child day care centers and schools (elementary and secondary) to be operated with an industrial use in a: M -1 (Industrial Park) Zone; or in an existing commercial building in a C -1 (Neighborhood Commercial); C -2 (General Commercial); CPD (Commercial Planned Development); C -O (Commercial Office) zone, subject to approval of a minor modificaiton to an existing industrial or commercial planned development permit. In conjunction with amendment of the zoning code, Ordinance No. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 3, 1990 112 would be repealed, because it would be superseded by this zoning code amendment. Location affects all Industrial Park (M -1) and Commercial (C- 1, C -2, CPD, and C -O) zones citywide. Presented by Debbie Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; reference: Staff Report dated November 21, 1990. Testimony received by the following: Mike :Horowitz, 619 Pitch Avenue, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Horowitz stated overnight parking was restricted within the industrial area. Also, that a day care facility should not be allowed in the industrial zoned areas. Commissioner Schmidt commented that Moorpark should be commended for it's efforts to provide child care facilities in industrial zones. A positive move in parent /child relations. Commissioner Wesner supported the amendment which develops positive moral. Motion_ Commissioner Schmidt moved and Commissioner Wesner second a motion to approve the amendment to the zoning code to allow child day care centers and schools (elementary and secondary) to be operated in conjunction with an industrial use in a: M -1 (Industrial Park) Zone; or in an existing commercial building in a C -1 (Neighborhood Commercial); C -2 (General Commercial); CPD (Commercial Planned Development); C -O (Commercial Office) zone, subject to approval of a minor modificaiton to an existing industrial or commercial planned development permit. In conjunction with amendment of the zoning code, Ordinance No. 112 would be repealed, because it would be superseded by this zoning code amendment. Motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 3, 1990 10. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS None. 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Schmidt requested that staff provide a preview of items to come before the Commission. Also, that light meetings provide for time and discussions of process of planning and procedures. Also commended the city for it consistent work in the improvements of the Union 76 station curb alignment. Commissioner Talley commented on the Texaco Station. Provided a status on the Texaco site. 12. STAFF COMMENTS General Plan Update Workshop Meeting - Scheduled: December 10, 1990 13. FUT RE AGENDA ITEMS None. 14. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED / 7- %/ BY: Celia LaFleur, Secretary