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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1991 0219 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 19, 1991 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on February 19, 1991 in the City Council Chambers located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.. Chairman Roy Talley presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Michael Wesner. 3. ROLL C L Present: Commissioners John Torres, Michael H. Wesner Jr., and Chairman Roy Talley Jr. Absent: Glen Schmidt (excused absences) Other City Officials and Employees present: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development; Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; John Knipe, City Engineer; Pat Dobbins, Assistant City Engineer; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion_: Commissioner Torres moved and Commissioner Werner seconded a motion to approve the minutes of January 22, 1991 as submitted. Motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. 5. PROCLAMATIONS, COMIMDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. r a: \91 -2.19 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 19, 1991 Page -2- 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ikCSiT4N 7. CONSENT CALENDAR None. 8. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Consideration of a Draft Environmental Impact Report reoardino: The applicant is proposing to construct the following housing: 110 single - family detached units, 175 multi - family units, Location: 850 West Los Angeles Avenue, (south of Los Angeles Avenue, east of Maureen Lane, and west of Liberty Bell Road). The Director introduced Steve Craig as the case contract planner on the Westland project. Mr. Craig is with the firm of Planning Center. Mr. Craig identified the Staff Report of February 19, 1991 regarding a Draft Environmental Impact Report. In his presentation he went on to state that staff's recommendation for the Commission was to open the public hearing, take testimony form any member of the public interested in making comments, and close the public hearing on the adequacy of the environmental document. He also identified for the public ,— a:\91 -2.19 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 19, 1991 Page -3- that 'the 45 day review period for the project extends to March 11, 1991 and that written comments would not be accepted after that date. Mr. Craig proceeded with his presentation and at the conclusion Chairman Talley opened the public hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report. Testimony received by the following: Allen Camp, attorney representing the applicant, 5450 Telegraph Road, Ventura. Mr. Camp determined the Draft Environmental Impact Report to be comprehensive. Mitri A. Muna, 2654 Whitechapel Place, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. Representing the property owners east of the proposed development and concern of the proposed extension of Unidos which is not currently on the General Plan or within the Draft Environmental Impact Report extending east to Liberty Bell Road. Mr. Muna request was that the applicant meet and work towards this concern. Maybel Ortiz, 12552 James Weak Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021. Ms. Ortiz expressed her concerns by stating that she lives adjacent to the proposed development and is concerned with additional traffic impacts. Currently traffic circulation is at its worst, the noise level is high and the children safety is an. issue in regards to their current bus stop location. Her question was how would these impacts be mitigated? Nancy M. Thomas, 4762 Maureen Lane, Moorpark, CA 93021. Ms. Thomas an adjacent property owner was concerned with the impact of the development. Grading issues, grade level between properties, rodents during grading, fencing, when and how long grading would take place. Water rationing, how will this proposed development affect the water problems? Ms. Thomas questioned how underground utilities will be placed, will her existing rear structures need to be relocated? Steve Craig indicated to Ms. Thomas by stating that a written response would be provided at the next meeting. Motion: Commissioner Torres moved and Commissioner Wesner second a motion to continue the public hearing regarding the EIR to the Planning Commission meeting of March 18, 1991. a: \91 -2.19 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 19, 1991 Page -4- Motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. B. Tentative Tract Mao No. 4652 - Abe Gun The applicant is proposing a subdivision of a 35.8 acre property into 18 single family lots zoned Rural Exclusive (RE) and one remainder parcel zoned RE -5 Acre. The total gross area of the project site to be subdivided is 7.1 acres. The minimum lot size of the 18 proposed lots is 10,000 square feet. The remainder parcel would be 29.71 acres in size, is proposed to be used as a borrow site during grading operations, and may be further subdivided in the future. Located west of Walnut Canyon Road (State Highway 23) and just north of Casey Road in the City of Moorpark. Presented by Debbie Traffenstedt, Senior Planner. Staff Report referenced and dated February 12, 1991 and addendum dated February 15, 1991 concerning issues not covered in the February 12, 1991 staff report; 1) compliance with Measure F; 2) applicants proposal to provide a affordable, first time home buyer unit; and the whether road should be public or private. Ms. Traffenstedt concluded with her presentation. Chairman Talley opened the public hearing. Testimony received by the following: Abe Guny, the applicant, 7250 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark, CA 93021. Mr. Guny noted the following concerns: 1. Length of time in processing TR -4652, since 1988 although approved in 1984. 2. Three changes to the map. 3. Project time account has not been provided. 4. Housing unit sold as low income. 5. water run -off from adjacent property. Linda Mackinson, 17934 Hatton Street, Reseda, CA. Representing the applicant. Ms. Mackinson noted her concerns as follows: 1. Hillside and ridgeline requirements, lots within 20% slope areas. 2. Further delays would be costly. a: \91 -2.19 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 19, 1991 3. Condition No. 83, regarding applicant's prorated share of the costs of improvements to the intersection of Broadway Avenue /Walnut Canyon Road, how will these costs be shared? Consider a solutio to the Traffic Mitigation fee. 4. That the school bus turnout proposed is dangerous, recommend that the school bus turnout be located on Casey Street or on the high school property. 5. Home owner Association in the proposed development unjustified if there are no common areas and if the slopes are part of the parcel. 6. Public streets would provide means for maintaining the streets by collecting by property tax. 7. Condition No. 93 be modified to read "all weather road surface be provided "............ Terry Hockett, the applicants Traffic Engineer, 2151 Alessandro Drive, Suite 210, Ventura, CA 93001. Mr. Hockett informed the Commission that he was available for questions if needed. Bill Jensen, the applicants Civil Engineer, Lockman & Associates, 1534 Eastman Avenue, Suite A, Ventura, CA 93003. Mr. Eastman noted to the Commission that the applicant has worked toward accomplishing minimize grading for this development. Lowell N. Richards, 287 Casey Road, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Richards expressed his concerns over the drainage specifications in reducing the outlet from 81x6' to 61x6'. Regarding the Home Owners Association, who will this association include, the new 18 lot property owners, surrounding property owners? Also concerns with cars stacking on Casey Road since the Boys and Girls Club relocation at the school site. That the applicant consider naming "A" Street "Richards Street ". Staff at this point clarified to the applicant that street naming would be an item that would require the City Council's approval. Lowell Withington, 295 and 261 Casey Road, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Withington requested the Commission and staff to eliminate sidewalk requirement on the west side of "A" street which would require property owners to dedicate a portion of their property for sidewalks. a: \91 -2.19 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 19, 1991 Joe Latunski, 289 Casey Road, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Latunski gave the Commission background information relating to how he had acquired access and previous court proceedings regarding access roads. His concerns were that his would be land - locked if the applicant was not required to provided access roads. Valerie Jacoby and Thomas Jacoby, 1017 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark, CA. The Jacoby's were also concerned with their property being land - locked if access roads were not provided. Thomas Jacoby informed the Commission that he has provided maintenance for the past ten years on the existing road which also leads to lots 3 and 4 on the current proposal. Lynnette Scaroni, 5740 W. Greentree, Somis, CA. Ms. Scaroni identified herself as the property owner of four parcels on Everette Street and informed the Commission of her support in the proposed development. Mr. Guny at this point in the meeting addressed the Commission and stated that he would be willing to work with the Jacoby's in trying to resolve the matters of an access road. Mr. Guny also mention to the Commission and staff that some time ago Mr. Latunski was approached with a proposed access road presented by JBH Development and that Mr. Latunski refused the proposal. Mr. Latunski then stepped forward and sited JBH's proposal. Carl C. Schiff, the applicants attorney, 7041 Owensmouth Avenue, #101, Canoga Park, CA. Mr. Schiff informed the Commission that a current suit is before the courts related to access rights and this matter should not have any impact on the Commission's decision. Commissioner Torres commented to the applicant that he should consider meeting with the school district to consider the relocation of the proposed bus stop location. The Director addressed the Commissions inquiry regarding Covenant and Agreement for Traffic Mitigation. By requiring the applicant to commit to the agreement "the applicant state that he will not protest future funding for traffic improvements." a: \91 -2.19 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 19, 1991 Commissioner Torres inquired, "what determines private road opposed to public roads ?" The Director replied that there is no specific criteria. Generally, where a subdivision roadway system will not be a direct public benefit, the City may only ask for future dedication rights. Also, the size of a subdivision can play a part in the decision. Motion: Commissioner Wesner moved and Commissioner Torres second a motion to continue TR -4652 to the Planning Commission meeting of March 4, 1991. And directed staff to work with the applicant on the following issues brought forward on 1) Traffic Mitigation Fee; 2) relocation of the bus stop; 3) an access road for surrounding property owners at 1017 Walnut Canyon Road, and 289 Casey Road; 4) 20% slope areas; 5) zone boundary issue. Motion passed on a 3:0 vote. 10. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS None. 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS The Commission requested staff to prepare a list of possible agency speakers to provide background information on matters pertaining to topics such as Air quality, LAFCO, Water & Sewer, Fire Service and Development Standards 12. STAFF' COMMENTS Staff gave the Commission a status regarding their request for Code Enforcement to review Coast Auto Salvage for possible persons residing in cars. Staff reported that no persons were living in any vehicles. 13. ADJODRNI�NT The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.. 11- a: \91 -2.19 r~- Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 19, 1991 Paae -8- RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED Z/ - / - [? BY: Celia LaFleur, Secretary Chairman presiding: Vice Chairman Glen Schmidt I, a: \91 -2.19