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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1993 0503 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of May 3, 1993 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on May 3, 1993 in the City Council Chambers. Located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Michael Wesner called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chairman Torres 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; Paul Porter, Senior Planner; Kathleen M. Phipps, Associate Planner; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. Absent: None. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: There were no proclamations, commendations or special presentations. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: No items were reordered, or added to the agenda. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion: Commissioner Torres moved and Commissioner Miller seconded a motion to approve the minutes of April 19, 1993 as presented. Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of May 3, 1993 Page -2- 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: There were no items presented for Consent Calendar. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. 90 -11 (Moorpark West) Proposal: Zone Change From M -2 to M -1 and Minor Modification No. 3 to Industrial Planned Development Permit 90 -11 to: 1. Reduce the approved building size from 13,636 square feet to 11,359 square feet. 2. Remove the approved loading zone for the purpose of increasing the number of parking stalls from 32 to 38. 3. Removing overhead doors and replacing them with aluminum windows. 4. Increasing the landscaping from 4,078 square feet to 4,448 square feet. 5. Authorize the Shiloh Church to occupy the proposed building. 6. Allow off -site parking agreement pursuant to section 8108 -1.3.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. Presented by Senior Planner Paul Porter. Reference: Staff Report dated April 7, 1993. Public Hearing Opened at 7:15 p.m. Testimony received from the following: Errol Hale, representing Shiloh Community Church, 123 Park Lane, Moorpark. Pastor Hale commended staff for their work and staff report to the Commission regarding Shiloh Community Church's request to relocate within the industrial park. He did not have any specific questions for staff or to the Commission. He concurred with the staff recommended and proposed conditions. Commissioner Brodsky commented that he was concerned about the type of traffic circulation that would be present and questioned Pastor Hale about outside activities which might have young children. Pastor Hale Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of May 3, 1993 Page -3- said that there was a condition applied which specified no outside activity. Public Hearing Closed at 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Brodsky commented that Shiloh carefully consider the proposed use. That church and industrial parks were not compatible and problems could result when different situations presented themselves, i.e. noise, smell, vibration, etc. Motion: Commissioner Miller moved and Commissioner Torres seconded a motion to approved staff's recommendation to recommend to the City Council approval of IPD90 -11 Moorpark West Minor Modification No. :3 to reduce the size of an approved building and authorize occupancy by Shiloh Church with a Zone Change 93 -1 to rezone an M -2 zone to M -1 Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. B. Sian Ordinance Consider the Citywide and Downtown Sign Ordinance Presented by Associate Planner Kathleen Mallory. Reference: Staff Report dated April 26, 1993. Kathleen Mallory identified additional types of signs /lighting; up- lighting, channel, halo lite and push - through signs. The Commission discussed billboard signs, where would they be allowed; distance between each billboard sign; and how amortization would apply to billboard signs. Public Hearing Opened Testimony received from the following: Joy Cummings, 650 Bard Street, Moorpark. Mrs. Cummings commented that overall she was please with the results of staff's work on the sign ordinance. Her concerns were regarding: a. Page 155 - l.d. Should be revise to read: Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of May 3, 1993 Exposed light fixtures should be inconspicuous and should be integrated into the exterior of the sign thought the application of appropriate design, style and color of the hardware. b. That neon signs not be permitted. C. Page 155 - F Lettering Size and Style Delete size requirement. d. Page 157 - Signs Allowed in the Downtown Rear Elevations - Make some allowances for businesses that have the rear elevation exposed and used for advertizing. e. Page 159 - B. Wall Signs (on the side of an elevation) for Markets within the Downtown. Continue discussions on Size and Height of wall signs. f. Page 140 - Abatement Procedures Clarify abatement procedures for legal non- conforming and illegal non - conforming. Abdul Barakat, representing Barakat Market, 411 E High Street, Moorpark. Mr. Barakat identified the following concerns. a. Page 159 - B.2. Number Identify number of wall signs allowed in relation to the size of the building used (proportional regulations). Rifaat Hijaz, representing Mayflower Market, 105 E High Street, Moorpark. Mr. Hijaz concurred with Mr. Barakat's comments on number of wall signs permitted and the duration of such signs. 10. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of May 3, 1993 Colin Velazquez, 476 W. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark. Mr. Velazquez comments related to the 25% window coverage in store front facilities. He commented that additional signage be allowed (attached at the bottom) to the canopy area for those store fronts that have minimal window area. Frances Okyere, President of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce, 484 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark. Mr. Okyere complimented staff for their work on the sign ordinance. His comments were that: staff identify "logo" signs - Page 130 item C. Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette, Moorpark. Ms. Brown's request was that the Commission reconsider the 25% window coverage allowance. At this point in the meeting Vice Chairman Torres read and entered for the record a letter dated April 27, 1993 to the City of Moorpark requesting that the review of the sign ordinance consider the existing condition of advertized beer signs /poster advertising the sale of alcohol, specifically the Mayflower Market. Motion: Commissioner Brodsky moved and Commissioner May seconded a motion to continue the public hearing to the Commission's May 17, 1993 meeting. Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. ITEMS: A. Historical Preservation Continued from April 5, 1993 and continued to June 7, 1993. 11. STAFF COMMENTS: The Director informed the Commission on the Bollinger proposed development of two golf courses and 256 dwelling units. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of May 3, 1993 Page -6- 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS: None. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. 13. ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: Celia LaFleur, Secretary Chairman: 'chael esner Jr.