HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1993 0315 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of March 15, 1993
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on March 15,
1993 in the City Council Chambers. Located at 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Michael H. Wesner called the meeting to order at 7:07
p.m.
2. PLEDGE 08 ALLEGIANCE:
Kathleen Mallory Phipps led the Pledge of Allegiance..
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Steve Brodsky, Christina May, Barton Miller, John
Torres; and Chairman Michael Wesner Jr.
Jim Aguilera, Director of Community Development;
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; Paul
Porter, Senior Planner; Kathleen M. Phipps,
Associate Planner; Craig Malin, Assistant Planner;
Charles Abbott, City Engineer; Dirk Lovett,
Assistant City Engineer; and Celia LaFleur,
Administrative Secretary.
Absent: Commissioner John Torres (excused).
4. PROCLANATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
There were no proclamations, commendations or special
presentations.
S. REORDERING OB, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to reorder the
agenda to have Item 9.B. be presented first.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
No minutes were presented for approval.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No public comments received.
S. CONSENT CALENDAR:
No consent items presented.
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Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of March 15, 1993
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
B.
A.
The proposed Zoning Ordinance
comply with State Governmen t
65915, and 65917, which
requirements. Sections 65915
Code require local jurisdicti
regulating the provision of
incentives or concessions p r
qualifying affordable or Beni
oAmendment is intended to
Code Sections 65913.5,
specify density bonus
et. seq. of the Government
ons to adopt an ordinance
density bonuses and other
ovided to developers of
r housing projects.
Presented by Senior Planner Debbie Traffenstedt.
Reference: Staff Report dated February 23, 1993. The
Planning Commission opened the public hearing at 7:12
p.m. and closed at 7:16 pm. No public speakers were
present.
MOTION: Chairman Wesner moved and Commissioner Brodsky
seconded a motion to approve Resolution No.
PC -93 -272 recommending that the City Council
adopt an ordinance amending the Moorpark
Zoning Ordinance by adding Article 16, Density
Bonus Provision, and revising Sections 8103 -
1.3 and 8109 -2.3 pertaining to Residential
Planned Development (R -P -D) Zone Density and
Development Standards.
Motion passed by a 4:0:1 voice vote. Commissioner Torres
was absent.
A 24 hour, 2798 square foot
store selling groceries,
including beer and wine for
detached gasoline islands
gasoline sales.
am /pm mini market/ convenience
snack items and beverages,
off-premises-consumption with
and a canopy for self -serve
Located at the southwest intersection of Los Angeles and
Moorpark Avenues. Assessor Parcel No. 506 -0- 050 -220.
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Minutes of March 15, 1993
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Presented by Senior Planner Paul Porter. Reference:
Staff Report dated March 15, 1993. Chairman Wesner
opened the public hearing at 7:50 P.M.
Testimony received from the following:
Hayssam A1- "assi. 2337 Roscomare Road Suite 7, Los
Angeles, CA 90077. Mr. A1- Atassi provided the Commission
with background information of events which led the March
151 1993 public hearing. He said that Arco had worked
diligently to address and revise his original proposal to
accommodate staff's recommendations and the City's intent
for the proposed site.
Mr. A1- Atassi disputed the following conditions:
Condition W 65 page 35 - Prior to issuance of a
Zone Clearance, the applicant shall make a special
contribution to the City representing the
applicants pro -rata share of the cost of the
improvements at the following intersections:
Los Angeles Ave. /Spring Rd.
Los Angeles Ave. /Gabbert Rd.
Moorpark'Ave. /Poindexter Ave.
The actual contributions shall be based upon
the additional traffic added to each
intersection per the traffic study prepared by
Wadi Transportation Consultants May 22, 1992
(revised Sept. 21, 1992) and as approved by
the City Engineer.
City Engineer Charles Abbott responded to the
applicant with the following cost estimates: Los
Angeles Avenue / Spring Road - $6,784; Los Angeles
Avenue / Gabbert Road - $11,954; Moorpark Avenue /
Poindexter Avenue - $20,571.
Condition M 103 page 42 - Prior to issuance of a
Building Permit, the construction plans shall show
additional windows should be considered to be
located on the north and east of the building to
allow view of the parking area and discourage
loitering.
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Minutes of March 15, 1993
Condition M 104 page 43 - Prior to Final
Inspection, the Community Development Department
shall assure that the standard wall shelving
labeled 'X' in the Store Fixture Plan should be
lowered to no more than the other 416" Gondolas.
Windows should be positioned above the shelves to
provide surveillance outside. The drink and ice
dispensers located along the north wall should be
positioned to again provide surveillance.
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Mr. A1- Atassi proposed a modification to use surveillance
cameras instead of the widows required by Condition 10 103
and the lowering of the Gondolas per Condition M 104
K.T. Wickerham, Arco Petroleum Production Company & AM -PM
Development, 1596 Ryder Cup Drive, North Ranch, CA. Mr.
Wickerham spoke on the type of procedures that took place
with gasoline deliveries. He confirmed the Commission's
questions of whether or not the hours of gasoline
deliveries could be altered. Mr. Wickerham explained
ARCO's training process.
Ed Jones, Ed Jones & Associates, 5135 Island Forest
Drive, Westlake Village, CA 91362. Mr. Jones gave some
background information of the meetings that took place
with the surrounding property owners.
James Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, Moorpark, CA. Mr.
Hartley commended staff's work and the applicant's
proposal to locate in Moorpark. His concerns were that
public restrooms be available; egress /ingress be
considered; Los Angeles Avenue trucks parking near the
proposed development and potential visual hazard when
leaving the facility; easy access to alternate fuel
tanks; that enough space be provided for vehicles
maneuvering in and out between each of the gasoline pump
islands.
Elias Jabbour, 13973 Christian Barrette, Moorpark, CA.
Spoke in support of the proposed development.
Roger Smith, 150 Majestic Court 11009, Moorpark, CA.
Spoke in support of the proposed development. Mr. Smith
questioned if a curfew was imposed on liquor sales. Mr.
Wicherham said that at 2:00 a.m. an automatic locking
devise is triggered and locks all compartments where
liquor is stored.
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Minutes of March 15, 1993
Mr. A1- Atassi addressed some of the concerns stated. He
said the vehicles maneuvering between gasoline pump
islands will be provided with pass through areas. In
response to the number of employees ARCO would hire, he
replied that their would be 8 -12. Also he confirmed that
there would not be any arcade game machines at this
location.
Debra D. Blade, 51 -1101 Majestic Court, Moorpark, CA.
Ms. Blade questioned staff whether Moorpark Avenue south
of Los Angeles Avenue would be widened to accommodate the
additional traffic expected by the new development. The
Director said that street widening would be provided to
the end of the ARCO property line, somewhat like the
existing street widening north of the Los
Angeles /Moorpark Avenues intersection.
Commissioner Miller inquired of staff whether there were
any proposals for development at the southwest property
of the proposed site. The Director informed Commissioner
Miller that at this time there were no proposals, but
that staff had diligently been working towards an
agreement to accomplish a "No Parking" zone with the
property owner west of the proposed development.
The Commission discussed the matter of sign colors and
the type of lettering ARCO was considering. The
commission and staff determined the use of ARCO Federal
and State trademark colors which are blue and white
The commission recessed at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at
8:55 p.m.
Commissioner Brodsky question Mr. Wickerham about the
type of safety alarms ARCO provided to detect gasoline
leaks. Mr. Wickerham said that there a safety valve is
provided on each gasoline dispenser along with a leak
detector /monitor.
commissioner Brodsky commented that the public telephone
should also be relocated to the front of the building.
Commissioner Miller question
considered a high - volume
responded that ARCO's plan
expansion.
if the ARCO station would be
facility. Mr. Wickerham
as to over -build for future
Public Hearing Closed at 9:30 p.m.
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Motion: Commissioner Brodsky moved and Commissioner
May seconded a motion to approve Commercial
Planned Development If 92 -1, the Mitigated
Declaration, and amended conditions as
follows:
* That with the surveillance camera a video
recorder be provided;
* That a shared driveway be provided to the
west of the development;
* That the delivery hours be allowed to be
any time during the day or night with the
provision that if complaints were
received by the Community Development
Department that the Director would have
the authority to specify the hours of
delivery.
Motion passed by a 4:0:1 voice vote. Commissioner Torres
absent.
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10. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A.
A resolution which the Planning Commission recommends the
Historic Preservation Ordinance to be Codified as Title
14 Entitled Historic Preservation, Chapter 14.04 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code and further recommending that the
Planning Commission act as the Historic Preservation
Advisory Board.
Presented by Associate Planner Kathleen Mallory.
Reference: Staff Report dated March 9, 1993.
The Commission discussed the possibility of appointing an
advisory board to assist in the Cultural Heritage
Ordinance. Commissioner Miller suggested that staff
contact the Historieal Society.
Motion: Chairman Wesner moved and Commissioner Miller
seconded a motion to continue this item to the
next regular meeting of the Planning
Commission to provide comments from those
parties interested in the Cultural Heritage
Ordinance for Moorpark.
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Motion passed by a 4:0:1 voice vote. Commissioner Torres
absent.
11. STAFF COMMENTS:
The Director gave a verbal overview of the conference that the
Planning Commission had recently attended.
The Director also noted to the Commission the City Council /
Planning Commission's joint meeting would be held on April 19,
1993.
12. COMMISSION COMMENTS;
The Commission directed staff to provide conference material
from the Planning Commission recent conference.
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Planning Commission Conference material from the League of
California Cities Planning Commission Conference.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
RES ECTFU LY SUBMITTED
5A� BY:
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Celia LaFleur, Secretary
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