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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1993 0719 PC REGf Planning commission, city of Moorpark, California Minutes of July 19, 1993 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on July 19, 1993 in the City Council Chambers. Located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. Chairman Michael H. Wesner Jr called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Wesner 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; Charles Abbott, City Engineer; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative secretary. Absent: None. 4. PROCLAMATIONB, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO TEE AGENDA: It was the consensus of the Commission to reorder agenda Item 10.A prior to the Public Hearing portion of the agenda. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved and Commissioner May seconded a motion to approve the Planning Commission minutes of June 21, 1993. Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No public comments presented to the Commission. r Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes Of July 19, 1993 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: No items were scheduled for Consent Calendar. 10.A Housing Element / Regional Housing Needs Assessment This was an informative item as requested by the Commission. Senior Planner Traffenstedt informed the Commission as to the status of several housing issues along with inclusionary zoning. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Carlsberg Specific Plan and Draft EIR - Carlsberg Financial Corporation Entitlement: Amendments to Carlsberg Specific Plan and Draft EIR, Amendment to Land Use Element of the General Plan to reflect amended land uses, and amendment to the City's Zoning Ordinance to adopt amended land use regulations of the Specific Plan as Zoning for property. Proposal: Several text changes to the approved Carlsberg Specific Plan as well as the following amendments to the land uses within the Specific Planning area: Land Use 1. S.F. (Planning Area A) 2. S.F. (Planning Area B) 3. S.F. (Planning Area D) 4. S.F. (Planning Area C) S. Institutional 6. BP /SR/C 7. Sub - regional Retail and Commercial 8. Commercial/Restaurant 9. Park 10. Open Space 11. Primary Roads TOTALS Gross Acres Dwelling Units 40 46 37 32 7 27 43.5 2.5 9.0 221.4 17.5 4829 145 138 109 160 552 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of July 19, 1993 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED) Carlsberg Specific Plan and Draft EIR - Carlsberg Financial Corporation Amendment to Land Use Element of the General Plan to reflect amended land uses, and amend City's Zoning Ordinance to adopt amended land use regulations of Specific Plan as Zoning for property. Location: The Carlsberg Specific Plan is located on 500 acres of land in the southeastern portion of the City of Moorpark. The site is bounded by the Arroyo Simi and New Los Angeles Avenue to the north, Spring Road to the west, Tierra Rejada Road to the south, and the Moorpark Freeway (State Highway 23) to the east. The Commission requested the Consultant to outline the public hearing procedures for the Planning Commission's review. Mr. Sakowicz said that (1) review of the Specific Plan and the findings of the Environmental Impact Report; (2) staff and consultant response to any questions of the Planning Commission; (3) a presentation of the Specific Plan by the project applicaant; (4) public testimony regarding the adequacy of the EIR and input on the project; (5) any further discussion between the Commission, staff and the project applicant. Mr. Sakowicz also informed the Commission that they may recommend continuing the hearing. The public hearing opened at 7:31 p.m. Eric Sakowicz made a presentation (reference: Staff Report dated July 7, 1993) and provide illustrations of the currently approved Specific Plan and the amended Specific Plan. A comparison of these plans, and a brief description of the proposed amendment was provided. Testimony received by: Ron Tankersley, Carlsberg Financial Corporation, 2800 Twenty Eight Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Mr. Tankersley addressed some of the concerns presented by the Commission. He said he would return at the next meeting of the Planning Commission with illustrations that better presented the proposed amendment. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of July 19, 1993 The Commission directed staff to report back at the next Planning Commission meeting with the following information: a. Compare the existing residential densities west of Spring Road versus densities proposed as part of Specific Plan Units B & D. b. Discuss Housing Element policies of the General Plan and how the Specific Plan is consistent, or inconsistent with those policies? C. Landform techniques, will techniques be used to promote naturally appearing site or will conventional grading techniques be used? d. Provide information regarding traffic impacts at the Spring Road /Tierra Rejada Road intersection. e. Provide information regarding the grading and its phasing (- plan. f. Could single story homes at the west side of Spring Road be incorporated? g. That the applicant submit a model of contour grading proposed for the Specific Plan area. h. Consider a multi - family use within the Specific Plan area and develop standards for multi - family housing. MOTION: Chairman Wesner moved and Commissioner Brodsky seconded a motion to continue the public hearing to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Housing Element / Regional Housing Needs Assessment Reordered and previously presented. B. July 7, 1993 City Council Annotated Agenda !� Staff reviewed the Annotated Agenda with the Commission. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes Of July 19, 1993 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS: (CONTINUED) C. League of California Cities - 1993 Annual Conference - October 17 - 19, 1993 - Moscone Center, San Francisco The Director the Commission of the upcoming meeting. 11. STAFF COMMENTS: None. 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS; A. City Council Monthly Report Staff reviewed the report with the Commission. B. Community Development Department Permit Monitor Staff reviewed the report with the Commission. 13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: The Commission commented on the property located at the southeast corner of High Street. They asked who the property owner was and why the property was not being maintained. 13. ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at No items scheduled. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED 8 -93 BY: Celia LaFleiir, Secretary F/V