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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1991 1125 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 25, 1991 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on November 25, 1991 in the City Council Chambers. Located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting called to order at 7:12 p.m.. Chairman Michael H. Wesner Jr. presiding. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance led by Kathleen Mallory Phipps, Associate Planner. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Steve Brodsky, Christina D. May, Barton Miller, John Torres, Michael H. Wesner Jr. Absent: Commissioner Barton Miller joined the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Other City Officials and Employees present: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development; Kathleen Mallory Phipps, Associate Planner; Charles Abbott, City Engineer; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATIONS. COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 5. REORDERING OF, AND AUDITIONS TO THE AGENDA No items were added or reordered. r a: \91 -11.25 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 25, 1991 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette, Moorpark, CA. Ms. Brown spoke of various people and their comments related to development and expansion for the City of Moorpark. Saying that the Commission has heard from some long time residents in Moorpark some who require changes and some who would welcome changes. Some who have land and show their interest. People who have land here and have an interest, people who have lived in Moorpark a short time and want Moorpark to remain the same even though they to have changed it by coming. Some small farmers that are having difficulties surviving and who like to think of other uses for their land. A majority who have said that they prefer to remain separate from Moorpark, although the speak to the City regarding their concerns with land uses. Ms. Brown went on to say that California is a State in financial crises. One company in four looks to leave the State. Moorpark would not remain exempt from this and the Planning Commission has a responsibility to minimize the effect of the recession. Unfortunately there is no definitive financial analysis for the City's future, perhaps not available or perhaps not been asked for. Ms. Brown concluded her comments in saying not to bind the City to a General Plan so severely structured that it is non- functional and irreversible. Commissioner Brodsky questioned Ms. Brown about recession and asked her to give her thoughts on the matter. Ms. Brown replied that by the actions of the Commission, Council, and staff it can encourage or discourage business from coming to Moorpark. If businesses are coming to Moorpark and conform to AQMP requirements you will need to have housing for middle income people, if commercial businesses are encouraged you will need people to stay within the City and shop. a: \91 -11.25 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 25, 1991 Ms. Brown referenced signage regulations and said "businesses can not operate invisibly ". Ms. Brown commented that she was opposed to very high density in the center of the City. California's have cars, bus services that could be expanded. And if the City is going to follow State guidelines which would require service to cover entire area and provide high density, a true housing mix. Ms. Brown said that ten year residents have called for new services and referenced the new high school in Mountain Meadows and how it came to be developed because a developed built and provided funds for the development. Abe Guny, 7250 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark, CA. Mr. Guny requested that the Commission consider including the 49 acres adjacent to the Levy property within the General Plan Update process. 8. Consent Calendar No items presented for consent. Public Hearinas A. City .initiated Update to the City's General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements and associated rezoning within the existing City limits which proposes a (year 2010) land use plan having approximately 14,127 dwelling units, an estimated 204 acres of Commercial and an anticipated 561 acres of industrial development. Also, a Sphere of Influence Expansion Study which proposes a (year 2010) land use plan having a total of approximately 5597 dwelling units and 9 acres of Commercial. There are additional land use changes to include agricultural, open space, park, utilities, and public /institution land uses. r a: \91 -11.25 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 25, 1991 Page -4- The public review period for the Draft EIR is from October 11 to November 25, 1991. The proposed planning area for the Land Use and Circulation Element Update includes the existing City limits and approximately 11,793 acres of unincorporated land surrounding the City. Chairman Wesner closed the public hearing regarding the EIR and proceeded to review the Land Use Goals and Policies. Commissioner Brodsky commented that the policies within the EIR were provided for ultimate buildout of the sphere of influence and he wanted to see a change to provide compatibility for all alternatives whether or not this included the expansion study area. It was the general consensus of the Planning Commission to revise, delete, or modify the following: Land Use Goals and Policies - GROWTH AND POPULATION page 10 Policy 2.3: Based upon study of the planning area shall have the ability to adopt an amended sphere of influence for the City of Moorpark, in cooperation with adjacent cities and the County of Ventura, and submit to the Local Agency Formation Commission for approval. Policy 3.1: Provide a mix of residential densities, affordable as well as low income which accommodates the housing needs of all members of the community. Policy 4.3: Provide for the protection and preservation of existing neighborhoods in order to maintain their small -scale character. Policy 4.4: To avoid displacement of existing conforming uses and population. Policy 4.5: Encourage use of government funding and redevelopment when available for existing development. � a: \91 -11.25 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 25, 1991 Page -5- Policy 5.1 Encourage dispersal development of multiple - family dwellings throughout the city Which are in proximity to employment opportunities, shopping areas, public parks, and transit lines, with careful consideration of the Policy 7.4: proximity to and compatibility with single - family neighborhoods. Policy 5.3: Must encourage the use of greenbelt areas Policy 9.2: around and within residential projects. Policy 5.1E Encourage development of multi- family development throughout the community in accordance With Policy 5.1. Policy 6.2: The ultimate land uses, design guidelines, development standards, infrastructure and phasing requirements adopted for any given Specific Plan shall be consistent with the General Plan Goals and text discussion (see Section 5.2) of the type, location and intensity of use determined appropriate for each Specific Plan are. Planning Commission concurred to table Policy 3.1 and 6.4 and directed staff to review and provide a recommendation to the Commission at their meeting of December 6, 1991. Policy 7.2: Encourage the clustering of commercial development in compact areas, along major trafficway in consolidated centers and encourage pedestrian links to residential areas. (renumber existing policies) Policy 7.4: Encourage the compatible neighborhood convenience center planning concept while avoiding strip commercial development. Policy 9.2: Maintain the low rise scale of the city's commercial core, low rise scale being defined as no more than two story in height for the downtown area. Policy 9.3 Shall promote the establishment of a community meeting /marketplace in the downtown core. �1_ a: \91 -11.25 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 25, 1991 Page -6- Policy 9.4: Encourage the comprehensive planning of the rail yard district to provide new commercial infill areas, park and recreational opportunities, public parking, and a potential multimodal transportation center within the downtown core. Policy 9.7: Encourage the use of an integrated architectural theme in the redevelopment of existing or development of new commercial buildings in the downtown area. Policy 10.4: Encourage those industries which meet local, regional and state air and water pollution control goals and standards with priority to those minimum mitigation measures. Policy 12.5: Maintain the city's current standard of five acres of parkland per 1,000 population consistent with the city's Open Space and Recreation Element to ensure that adequate passive /active parkland is provided in conjunction with future infill, redevelopment, and new development projects and /or 25% Open Space of entire land. :Policy 13.4 under Policy 12.7 Policy 12.71 Provide for the planning and financing of future public facilities capital improvements and infrastructure maintenance for the city. Policy 13.4: Provide an adequate program and opportunity for competitive economic development. Policy 14.6 Encourage the conservation of significant aquifer recharge areas. (IDENTIFY AQUIFER RECHARGE AREAS) Policy 15.3 PROVIDE AS A NEW GOAL GOAL _ Preserve natural and cultural resources having educational, scientific, scenic, recreational or social value. 1- a:\91- 11.2'5 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 25, 1991 Page -7- Policy 15.4: Shall encourage the maintenance and enhancement of air quality for the health and well -being of city residential by encouraging development which will not result in a negative impact on air quality. Policy 15.82 Provide 25% Open Space in all Specific Plans. Policy 16.4: Shall require all new residential development which complements the overall community character of the city in accordance with Policy 17.1 and 17.2 while establishing a sense of place and ensures compatibility with important existing local community identities. Policy 17.4: Encourage a design concept for special treatment areas, such as the downtown districts, which may include guidelines for architecture, landscape architecture, signage, streetscape, and infrastructure. Policy 17.10 Limit residential and commercial construction to two story and commercial and industrial to three -story heights compatible with surrounding uses. Policy 18.4 Consider the creation of both residential and commercial historic districts, and encourage the upgrading of historic structures. Motion: Chairman Wesner moved and Commissioner Miller second a motion to closed the public hearing and continue the discussions of the General Plan Update to December 6, 1991. Motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS No items for discussion. a:\91 -11.25 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 25, 1991 11. STAFF COMMENTS I.k TiT: 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS The Commission inquired of the time frame for the development of the Hillside Ordinance, update to the noise and lighting plans and requirements. Consideration towards the relationship of the recession and future housing. Commissioner Brodsky requested that staff consider the re- formating of page 43 Implementation portion of the Land Use and Circulation Element to be reflected in the same form as Goals and Policies. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 14. None. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. RESP//CTF�iULLY SUBMITTED �oZ "�!p 7� BY: Celia LaFleur, Secretary chairman 0 ichael A. Nesn-er Jr ,I— a: \91 -11.25