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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1993 0419 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of April 19, 1993 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on April 19, 1993 in the City Council Chambers. Located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. F�•3:�+i+� �L•Z�3 �� Chairman Wesner called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Barton Miller 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; Kathleen M. Phipps, Associate Planner; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. Absent: None. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: There were no proclamations, commendations or special presentations. S. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: The Director noted that the Council City canceled the joint meeting with the Commission and that it would be reschedule at a later date. The Director then introduced the department's intern Marie Lineberry. The Commission concurred to reorder the agenda and present Item 10.B - Sign Ordinance prior to Item 10.A - Pacific Pipeline System's presentation. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION: Chairman Wesner moved and Commissioner Miller seconded a motion to approve the minutes of April 5, 1993 with a correction to page 4. Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. 7. s. 9. 10. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of April 19, 1993 Page -2- PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Resolution No. PC -93 -275 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO CUP 93 -1 ON THE APPLICATION OF ORCHARD DOWNS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MOTION: Chairman Wesner moved and Vice Chairman seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. PC -93 -275 as presented. Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None. DISCUSSION ITEMS: B. Sian Ordinance Presented by Associate Planner Kathleen Mallory. Reference: Staff Report dated April 14, 1993. The Commission in there review concluded and recommended the following (strike -out represents deletions and redline represents revisions). Page 122 D. Illumination, for all types of businesses Signs may be illuminated, consistent with illumination policies as outlined within Section 8110 -3.5 of this Article. The menement sign may have individually _41-lum.-inated ehanne! letters or selid individual letters whieh are baek lit (bale lit) Bmteanal and -And ..eet lighting is allewed in lieu ef individually illuminated letters within eemmereial zenes.- Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of April 19, 1993 Internally illuminated monument signs within industrial zones are prohibited, see Section 8110 -3.5 of this Article. E. Letter Size, for all types of businesses Pylon signs may be permitted for Commercial Centers located along Los Angeles Avenue. Pylon signs may encroach into one half (1/2) of the required setback area. However, the minimum sign setback area is four (4) feet or as outlined within the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Matrix, whichever is cheater. tt Sz S� #nS 1nStt b b D. Design The design of a Pylon sign shall be approved by the decision - making body for the Planned Development Permit if it finds that the design is 8h tttturl7y compatible sdesign� apgrepr #ate €$r the a�si�„ —tire E. Illumination Pylon signs shall be illuminated consistent with the illumination policies outlined within Section 8110 -3.5 of this Article. are te be internally illuminated using the Planning commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of April 19, 1993 Page 124 - F. Letter Size For minor tenants the may be f Section 8110 -2.3 - WALL SIGNS (MAJOR AND MINOR TENANTS) B. Height, for Minor and Major Tenants Wall signs, for all tenants, may not emeeed the euts de wall: height of an building upon whieh the wall sign is te be d extendevord theof i_ C. Length Sign length may not be greater than seventy -five (75%) of the linear frontage of a building.eri In the case of t. D. Number of Signs 1. one (1) wall sign per pareel^ten8rst may be allowed. For single out - tenant parcels, two (2) wall signs per parcel may be allowed with a maximum wall sign area of test —{}9) t41ei1 y {2E) }- square feet of Planning commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of April 19, 1993 signage per wall sign. 2. A single tenant with more than 10,000 square feet of retail space may be allowed three wall signs, with a maximum wall sign area of ten (10) square feet of signage per wall sign. Page 126 - G. Letter Size For minor tenants the da War-, *QmaVK�' b 41-d h dfififfi t. �x - ....... .. taxiiu hc;.4" may be forty -eight (48)` inches. For industrial developments the maximum letter height may not exceed eighteen ._ A ) inehes. t (24) inches. H. mounting All wall signs shall be mounted parallel to the wall and shall not project more than feur (4) , 7:. 1-0'11'* inches from the wall, and shall not projec 0i .the t 6 public right-of-way or over the property line. Page 129 - 2. PICTORIAL TRADEMARKS A. Design The return, trim and size of the sign shall be as approved by the City: Page 130 - 3. REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY BANNER SIGNS A. Removal No Sign Permit for a temporary sign promoting an event shall be issued unless and until the applicant has signed a written letter of agreement that the sign involved will be removed within ene (1) day .'W. ,0 j dais after the temporary sign permit has expire�21'.'':�' Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of April 19, 1993 Page 132 - Section 8110 -3.5 - ILLUMINATED SIGNS B. Illumination Illuminated signs in non - residential zones shall not exceed the brightness of a diffused light panel having slim -line cool white fluorescent 430 milliampere lights spaced at least twelve (12) inches on center. Sign illumination shall not result in glare being directed toward surrounding properties. The source of illumination shall not be visible from a walkway or street. Internally illuminated signs which use the technique known as "push through" as well as individually illuminated channel letterin s� .':fairy ishtitg l prmPered Illumination of Industrial Monument `signs shall not' occur by the use of internally illuminated signs; externally illuminated monument signs are preferred see Section 8110 -2.1 of this Article. Page 137 SECTION 8110 -6 - EXEMPTED SIGNS h. Other signs, including "no trespassing" signs, having noncommercial messages ai,4 with each; migri not exceeding two (2) square feet in area on any lot. Page 141 - C. APPEAL PROCEDURE Any decision of the Director may be appealed by the applicant to the Planning Commission if the appeal is filed in writing not more than fifteen (15) days after the Directors' decision. An aeeeal r__ as set Pert by Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of April 19, 1993 Page 142 - C. AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE 1. Billboards and Pole Signs, shall be amortized by the following schedule: awwaT f�vndd. j .r q •..... ._-. Under $1,999.00 2• $2,000.00 to $3,999.00 $4, 000.00 to $5,999.00 $6,000.00 to $7-1999:00 $81009.99 to 09,999.00 6 $10,000.00 and eves Page 143 - 2. Amortization Procedure Page 150 - 4. Except for signs remaining posted after the post - election deadline, any political sign not posted in accordance with the provisions of this Article may be deemed to be a public nuisance and may be subject to removal by the candidate, property owner, or, when a ballot proposition is involved, the authorized agent of the group or organization sponsoring the sign or, upon their failure to do so after reasonable attempt at notice by the City, by City officers or Code Enforcement officers. Any political sign which is not removed within the ten (10) days following an election may 81#1111 be subject to summary removal and confiscation by the CityT11 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of April 19, 1993 Page 154 - E. Lighting Quality Lighting quality should relate to the character of the area in which it is used. Lighting should not be excessively bright, nor should it be garish, glaring or reflective. It shall not illuminate neighboring sites and shall not be disruptive to neighborhood uses. Any sign that flashes, or blinks, or that creates changes in hues or intensity of illumination, is prohibited within the downtown area. All signs which are lit are required to not exceed the brightness of a diffused light panel h 6 having s 36** cool white fluorescent &ee 430 milliampere lights spaced at least `_ " ^` tW1XR (12)r inches on center. Sign illuminations hall noC result` in glare being directed toward surrounding properties. The source of illumination shall not be visible from a walkway or street. Page 155 - F. Lettering Size and Style In no case may the letter size, except those on a Marquee Sign, be greater than eighteen (18) inches in height and: The lettering style of a sign should be consistent with the architecture of the building and should complement, rather than detract, from the signage for the business and surrounding businesses. Page 156 - Section 8110 -11.4 - SIGNS PROHIBITED IN THE DOWNTOWN The following types of signs are specifically prohibited within the downtown area: 2. Changeable copy wall and ground signs (except for theaters, places of worship, schools, government buildings, real estate offices, and gas station price signs only) ?artd •airti7a Ctsrrentiu !in existence Planning Commission, city of Moorpark, California Minutes of April 19, 1993 Page -9- Page 158 - Section 8110 -11.5 - SIGNS ALLOWED IN THE DOWNTOWN In addition to those signs allowed in commercial and industrial zones, as outlined within Section 8110 -2 of this Article, the following types of signs are governed by the provisions outlined below: 7. Letter size The n auum : e gig t maX ob ou Wien ( ;3 rtches anc the maximum lettering Height may not exceed eighteen (18)' inches in height. 9. Design Wall signs must be architecirallu. ceZnat hlg to the Page 159 B. WALL SIGNS (ON THE SIDE OF AN ELEVATION) FOR MARKETS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN 5. Letter Size The lettering on the market wall advertising sign should complement the architecture of the building and may not exceed eighteen (18 ) inches in height1YiiiaV be no Page 162 - D. Letter Size The maximum letter height for Monument signs within the downtown may not exceed eighteen (18) inches in height Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of April 19, 1993 The Planning Commission further directed staff to provide the following information at their next regular meeting. Conduct an inventory of Billboards and Pole Signs within the City. Further, research how amortizaiotn of these types of signs occurs within other cities. Consider how the location of billboards should be restricted. Research how billboard signs are restricted in other communities. A. A presentation given by Pacific Pipeline Systems Inc. Consultant J.A. (Joe) Whitelaw gave a summary of the proposal to build a 170 mile long, 20 inch pipeline along the Souther Pacific Railroad right -of -way from the Gaviota Marine Terminal in western Santa Barbara County to refineries in South Los Angeles County. 11. STAFF COMMENTS: Staff advised the Commission of the minor changes to the density bonus ordinance being presented to the City Council on April 21, 1993. 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS; None. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: 13. None. The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: i Celia LaFleur, Secretary