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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1991 0603 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of June 3, 1991 The regular meeting of the P] the City Council chambers. Moorpark, California. 1. CALL 'rO ORDER ing Commission held June 3, 1991 in Located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, The meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m.. Chairman Michael H. Wesner Jr. presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Barton Miller. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairman John Torres, Barton Miller, Steve Brodsky and Chairman Michael H. Wesner Jr. Absent: None (one vacancy) Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development; Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; Paul Porter, Senior Planner; Craig Malin, Assistant Planner; Charles Abbott, City Engineer; Jon Taylor, Assistant City Engineer; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATIONS. COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Chairman Wesner read the Resolution of Commendation presented to Glen Schmidt for his service as a Planning Commissioner to the City of Moorpark. Each Commissioner expressed their personal gratitude and wishes for Glen Schmidt. Mr. Glen Schmidt thanked the Commission and Staff for his time spent on the Planning Commission. He also reminded the Commissioner's and City Officials of their obligation to share the skills, experience and time they have to offer for the betterment of cityhood. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA No items added or reordered. a: \91 -6.3 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of June 3, 1991 Pacie -2- 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of May 20, 1991 deferred to June 17, 1991. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. General Plan Amendment No. 90 -1, Tentative Tract Map Nos. 4726 and 4738 Residential Planned Development (RPD) Permit Nos. 90 -2, 90 -3, and 90 -4 Zone Change No. 90 -2 Applicant: Westland Company Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct the following housing: 100 market rate single - family detached units, 85 market rate multi- family units, 10 affordable single - family detached units, and 90 affordable multi - family units. Location: 850 West Los Angeles Avenue, City of Moorpark (south of Los Angeles Avenue, east of Maureen Lane, and west of Liberty Bell Road) Assessor's Parcel Nos: 506 - 030 -135, 145, 155, 165 and 180 The Director introduced Steve Craig, Case Planner. Mr. Craig referenced Staff Report dated June 3, 1991 and provided an outline for the evening public hearing. o To begin the Planning Commission's review of this project. o To provide a comprehensive description of the project including presentations by staff, applicant, and his representatives. a: \91 -6.3 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of June 3, 1991 o To receive both written and /or oral public comment on the advisability of approving or denying the proposed .project. o To enable the Commission an opportunity to review and evaluate all components of the project and to modify any conditions of approval recommended by staff. Mr. Craig referenced a correction to page 5. Population 106 (not 100) detached = 407. He proceeded to address the concerns raised by the public and by the Planning Commission at the meeting of February 19, 1991 during the project environmental review. Privacy, Quality of Life and Compatibility with Maureen Lane Residents The Maureen Lane residents had addressed concerns of the proximity of a relatively high density project to the less intensively developed :Maureen Lane community. Mr. Craig informed the Commission that because of these concerns the applicant had met with the local homeowners and as a result of the meeting the applicant and residents concurred to: include dedicating a 10 foot landscaping easement to the homeowners on the west side of Maureen Lane. Providing a landscaped buffer between the proposed project and adjacent residents. Adjusting the window height of single family residences adjacent to Maureen Lane, to prevent invasion of backyard privacy. And modification of the height of the perimeter wall along Maureen Lane to assure privacy. These measures have been incorporated into the project conditions of approval, Mr. Craig stated. The Extension of Unidos Avenue to Liberty Bell Road The purpose was to provide a secondary access loop for the project and to satisfy long term circulation planning and neighborhood concerns about traffic patterns and traffic safety. The project has been conditioned to provide for the completion of Unidos Avenue from the western boundary of the project to Liberty Bell. Mr. Craig explained that this arrangement would provide a satisfactory a: \91 -6.3 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of June 3, 1991 Page -4- long term circulation system for the area between Maureen Lane. That staff is recommending the City enter into a reimbursement agreement with the applicant which would provide a method for recovering the costs of this extension once the adjacent property is developed. Project Design Issues Most of the design issues related to building detailing, color, finishes, and landscaping, this has been resolved Mr. Craig said. The final review will require approval by the Director of Community Development (landscaping plan, lighting plan, noise barrier a perimeter ;privacy wall plans, and building color and detailing) to determine if all the design issues have been addressed prior to issuance of a building permit. Redesign Requirements for the landscape Easement adjacent to Maureen Lane In response to public comments Mr. Craig said that the applicant has agreed to several design mitigations to reduce aesthetic effects on the adjacent properties west of the proposed development. And to implement these measures, it would be necessary to adjust the location and configuration of some single family lotS and to modify the internal arrangement of recreational facilities in the multifamily component of the project. The modifications could change the housing unit density calculations for the project, therefore, it was the recommendation of staff that the revised tract maps be submitted to the City Council for both the single and multifamily development to accurately reflect the proposed design modifications. Affordable Housing Agreement Within a memorandum between the City and the developer meetings have occurred and the basic terms and conditions have been discussed form and substance of an affordable housing agreement. The Commission identified the following concerns: o Location of recreational /pool areas. How the proposed use is determine. o The distinction between the market value and affordable housing? A better housing mix should be provided. a: \91 -6.3 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of June 3, 1991 o Bedroom wall adjacent to bathrooms in the adjacent unit (within Type 2 buildings). o .Air conditioners next to neighbors window. o Bedrooms on second floor over neighbors garage area. o Noise pollution conditioned by CC &R's is not a mitigated :means of mitigation. o Bus turnout not adequate, the student holding area is not sufficient. o No provisions for handicap ramps? o Do all Maureen Lane residences concur with the applicants dedicated 10 ft. landscape easement? o Liability concerns related easement acquired by the Maureen Lane residents. o Maintenance provision for the landscape buffer area. o Consider using unclaimed water for maintaining buffer area. o Redesign site plan to reflect larger lots on the west side the of development. o Redesign the site plan to reflect single story townhomes on the west. o Adequacy of sewer facilities, "Are there plans for expansion ?" Testimony received from the following: Allen Camp, Attorney for Westland, 1050 S. Kimball, Ventura. Mr. Camp agreed with staff that the EIR is comprehensive and appropriately addresses mitigation measures and concept of the overall plan. Mr. Camp pointed out corrections to the following: Conditions of Approval - Tentative Tract No. 4726, Page 4 No. 19: All existing utilities shall be underground to the nearest a: \91 -6.3 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of June 3, 1991 Pane -6- off -site utility pole with the exception of 66 (not 67). Page 6, No. 36.b. Delete last sentence: Along with the erosion control measures, hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be required within 60 days of completion of grading. Page 8, No. 40.d. all culverts shall be designed for a 10 (not 100) year storm; Mr. Camp stated that the additional landscape buffer gained by the Maureen Larne residents by means of the applicant applying for a Lot Line Adjustment (easement). The easement acquired would appear in the title notice. That handicap provisions were met under the State requirement of Title 24. Edward Carlson, Architect, Randy Washington Co., 2450 Broadway Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Mr. Carlson identified the recreational facilities on the site plan. A closed pool area identified for use by market value housing residents, and a separate pool area for the affordable housing residents. Mr. Carlson identified the market value home at 1,500 to 1,600 sq.ft. and the affordable homes at 900 to 1,000 sq.ft. He went on to say that the housing mix was determined by market need and was not an unusual site plan. Mr. Carlson addressed the Commission's concern on handicap access, saying that condominiums are not mandated for handicap access. Thomas J. Slimocosky, Landscape Architect, Slimocosky & Associates, 23283 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA. Mr. Slimocosky addressed questions relating light spillage, and height of the light poles. He also said that the final approval would be determine by the Director. Leonard J. Patterson, 4788 Maureen Lane, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Patterson commended Westland Company for their time to reach a compatible solution to the proposed housing mix, by providing a landscape buffer area. Mr. Patterson request that there be consideration of signalization at Maureen Lane and Los Angeles Avenue; water ponding at Maureen Lane and Los Angeles Avenue; that single story homes are provided adjacent to the existing Maureen a: \91 -6.3 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of June 3, 1991 Lane homes; that the existing zoning of the Maureen Lane residents remain and never change. Mr. Craig addressed Mr. Patterson's concerns by stating that currently there is a proposal to provide signalization between Maureen Larne and Gabbert Road, however this project may change that; flooding issues will be addressed by the developer by means of flood control improvements; within the deed restriction there is a provision for windows adjacent to Maureen Lane residents; there was no guarantee that existing zoning would remain with the current land use. Dominic A. Thomas, 4762 Maureen Lane, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Thomas addressed the following concerns: where the boundary /property line would be for Maureen Lane residents; are the animals restricted from the buffer area; what is the specific use of the buffer area. Rebeca Gunn, 4730 Maureen Lane, Moorpark, CA. Ms. Gunn concerned with the housing mix used next to the Maureen Lane residents. Mr. Craig informed the residents that most concerns about noise, bedrooms over neighbor's garage, limit on the number of residents in dwelling units, and other prohibited uses could be addressed by the projects CC &R's. Motion: Commissioner Brodsky moved and Commissioner Torres second a motion to close the public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. 90 -1, Tentative Tract Map Nos. 4726 and 4738 Residential Planned Development (RPD) Permit Nos. 90 -2, 90 -3, and 90 -4 Zone Change No. 90 -2 on the application of Westland Company. Motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Motion: Commissioner Brodsky moved and Commissioner Miller second a motion to have the applicant resolve the Commission's points of concern, and redesign the housing mix. There is a greater need to be responsible for a requested zone change to the City's General Plan. Motion fails on a 2:2 vote. Motion: Commissioner Torres moved and Commissioner Wesner second a motion to direct staff to prepare a resolution with the concerns addressed by the Commission and recommend to the a: \91 -6.3 r Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of June 3, 1991 Page -8- City Council the approval of General Plan Amendment No. 90 -1, Tentative Tract Map Nos. 4726 and 4738 Residential :Planned Development (RPD) Permit Nos. 90 -2, 90 -3, and 90- 4 Zone Change No. 90 -2 on the application of 'NestlandCompany. That the resolution be on the Consent Calendar at the next regular Planning Commission meeting. :Motion passed by a 3:1 vote. Commissioner Brodsky voting NO. 10. DISCUSSION / INFORMATION ITEMS A. :Resolution PC -91 -237: Supplemental information ;pertaining to the acquisition of certain street right -of- way on Los Angeles Avenue, Nogales Street, Avenida Colonia, Spring Road, Tierra Rejada Road and Moorpark Road. Received and filed by the Commission. 11. STAFF COMMENTS None. 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Torres inquired when construction would begin for the proposed Ralphs Market in the Mountain Meadows area. Staff replied that compliance has been met and construction should be completed within the next 8 to 10 months. Commissioner Torres question the stop work at the intersection of Poindexter /Moorpark Avenues. City Engineer responded by saying that the delay was a result in difficulty with the subcontractor and should be back on schedule by midweek. Commissioner Brodsky question the grade difference in the handicap ramp at Second Street and at High Street. City Engineer explained how the situation occurred and that recently Caltrans had changed its standard. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. a: \91 -6.3 14. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of June 3, 1991 There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. espectfully submitted on -i7- 9Z by: sL Celia LaFleur, Secretary a: \91 -6.3 Chairman: hael H. Wexner Jr.