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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1993 0816 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of August 16, 1993 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on August 16, 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: Commissioner John 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; Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Senior Planner; Paul Porter, Senior Planner; Kathleen M. Phipps, Associate Planner City Engineer; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. Absent: None. Consultants: Impact Sciences, Inc. Project Manager Eric Sakowicz; Austin Foust Traffic Engineer Kendal Elmer. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: There were no Proclamations, Commendations or Special Presentations. 5. REORDERING OP, AND ADDITIONS TO TEE AGENDA: Motion: Chairman Wesner moved and Vice Chairman Torres seconded a motion to reorder the agenda. The Public Hearing portion of the agenda was reordered as follows: Item 9.B., Item 9.0 and Item 9.A. Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of August 16, 1993 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion: Vice Chairman Torres moved and Commissioner Miller seconded a motion to approve the minutes of August 2, 1993 as submitted. Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Eloise Brown, 13193 Annette Street, Moorpark. Ms. Brown commented on the amended Specific Plan conflict of interest S. CONSENT CALENDAR: There were no items for Consent Calendar. 9. PUBLIC BEARINGS: B. Entitlement: Conditional Use Permit Number 92 -4 ,— Applicant: Moorpark United Methodist Church Proposal: To construct a 11,570 square foot addition to an existing church for additional worship area, construction of additional classrooms and administration buildings, and an addition to the existing fellowship hall. The proposed classroom addition will result in the addition of a second story. Location: 261 Flory Avenue, on the southwest corner of Third Street and Flory Avenue. Assessor's Parcel No.s 512 -0- 111 -270, 512 -0- 111 -160 and 512 -0- 111 -170 Associate Planner Kathleen Mallory gave the presentation. Reference: Staff Report dated August 16, 1993. Commissioner's May, Miller and Torres announced to the applicant that they were indirectly associated with Moorpark United Methodist Church and if the applicant wished they would abstain from voting. The applicant responded that it was unnecessary and that the Commission members remain for the public hearing process. Testimony received from the following: Walter Dilg, Pastor, 261 Flory Avenue, Moorpark. Pastor Dilg commended staff for their efforts and processing of T the church's request to expanding it's current facility. He went on to explain how the proposed expansion would Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of August 16, 1993 Paae -3- facilitate the church's needs. Carl Irwin, Irwin Architectural, 7400 Center Drive 1215, Huntington Beach. Mr. Irwin responded to: Condition No. 26 - "Roofing material shall be concrete or clay..." The Commission concurred that the roofing material shall be approved by the Director of Community Development. Condition No. 30 - "...noise generation sources on -site shall be attenuated to 55 DBA at the property line..." The Commission concurred that no DBA requirement should be imposed for the existing chimes. Condition No. 47 - "All uses and activities shall be conducted inside the buildings unless otherwise authorized..." The Commission concurred that this condition be revised to read "All uses and activities shall be conducted inside the buildings or within the property limits. unless otherwise..." The Commission questioned staff about the conditional use permit, the duration, and procedure to reapply. Staff responded that the permit in this case would be valid for ten years and the applicant would reapply six months prior to the termination of the ten -year period for CUP 92 -4. The Commission discussed the issue of gates, where they were to be placed, whether they should be locking gates or self- closing gates. The biggest concern regarding the gate issue was that the gate nearest the entry to the parking lot be locked during hours the Church was not in operation. The applicant's architect responded and said that a locking gate could be unsafe in emergency situations. He recommended a self closing gate. Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, Moorpark. In support of the requested proposal. John Newton, 165 High Street, Moorpark. In support of the requested proposal provided a written comment. "Chairman Wesner and Members of the Commission: My comments concern parking and in particular, Condition No. 19. It is my understanding that the project can be approved at it's requested 350 seat capacity, and that / Condition No. 19 provides the Planning Director the opportunity to review and acknowledge the additional Planning Comaission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of August 16, 1993 Page -4- twelve (12) parking spaces to be provided, if not provided tonight, in the future via reciprocal parking agreement with a neighbor, thereby allowing the 350 seat facility ". Commissioner May commended staff on their working practices to help the preservation of the downtown area. Motion: Vice Chairman Torres moved and Chairman Wesner seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare a resolution of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 92 -4 for a ten (10) year period in order to permit the 11,570 square foot expansion at 216 Flory Avenue with the following revisions: (1) Add a requirement within the conditions of approval to provide wrought iron gates and fencing to enclose and extend the entire length of the west side of the site, enclose the parking lot on Flory Avenue, and gate the �,- walkway leading to the patio area on Third Street; (2) Clarify permitted outdoor and annual activities to be a condition of approval; (3) Modify the allowable hours of operation to: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sundays; (4) Confirm that shielding of lights is a condition of approval; (5) Delete the reference to "concrete or clay tile" in Condition No. 26; (6) Exclude the existing chimes from the noise attenuation requirement in Condition No. 30. Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. C. Entitlement: Conditional Use Permit Number 93 -2 Applicant: DeMontfort Academy Proposal: The proposed project is to operate a private school within an existing public school (the old Moorpark High School) which is still owned by the school district but is not being operated for public school activities. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of August 16, 1993 Pace -S- Location: 280 Casey Road, west of Walnut Canyon Assessor's Parcel Numbers 511 -0- 020 -055 and a portion of 511 -0- 020 -075. Presented by Associate Planner Kathleen Mallory. Reference: Staff Report dated August 16, 1993. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 8;40 P.M. Testimony received from the following: Greg Dilsaver, 280 Casey Road, Moorpark. Mr. Dilsaver provide the Commission with a brief overview of the proposed use. Mr. Dilsaver had no special comments regarding the project. Robert Janik, 58 Del Ray Circle, Thousand Oaks. In support of the proposed use. Marilyn L. Janik, 58 Del Ray Circle, Thousand Oaks. In support of the proposed use. Suzannah Loiselle, 2218 Fig Street, Simi Valley. Ms. Loiselle presented the Commission with additional material related to a leases for a proposed day care facility on the Moorpark Unified School District (MUSD) property. The Commission concurred to accept a copy of the lease for Commission review. Ms. Loiselle outlined the day care facility and identified 72 children who are currently attending. She explained to the Commission that she was preparing to submit an application for a Conditional Use Permit. The Director responded to the Commission that Ms. Losielle proposed request was a matter of first come first served, and that Demontfort Academy had submitted their CUP application where Ms. Losielle had not. Mark Schuberg, 11557 Coralberry Court, Moorpark. In support of the proposal. Stephen Schuberg, 4621 Peppermill, Moorpark. In support of the project. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:20 P.M. The Commission was concerned about outdoor sports /activities /physical education, would a Temporary Use Permit be required for these activities as stated in Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes Of August 16, 1993 Paae -6- Condition No. 29 ( "All activities shall be conducted inside the buildings unless otherwise authorized by the Director... "). The Director responded by saying that "activities" would be identified in the conditions of approval. The Commission questioned staff about who would maintain the facility. The Director said that the issue of maintenance would be between the lessor and lessee and if needed the City would have the authority to condition the Conditional Use Permit user. Commissioner Torres questioned staff whether the facility was conditioned to update earthquake standards. The Director responded that the Building Codes had been considered and they are a part of the Conditional Use Permit conditions of approval. Motion: Chairman Wesner moved and vice Chairman Torres seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare a resolution of .approval for entitlement Conditional Use Permit No. 93 -2; DeMontfort Academy to operate a private school within the existing public school (the old Moorpark High School) which is still owned by the school district but is not being operated for public school activities. Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. RECESS AT 9:40 P.M. - RECONVENED AT 9:55 P.M. A. Carlsberg Specific Plan and Draft EIR - Carlsberg Financial Corporation (Continued from July 19, 1993) 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: Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California i Minutes of 7►ugust 16, 1993 Paae -7- Land Use Gross Acres Dwelling Units 1. S.F. (Planning Area A) 40 145 2. S.F. (Planning Area B) 46 138 3. S.F. (Planning Area D) 37 109 4. S.F. (Planning Area C) 32 160 S. Institutional 7 6. BP /SR/C 27 7. Sub - regional Retail 43.5 and Commercial 8. Commercial/Restaurant 2.5 9. Park 9.0 10. Open Space 221.4 11. Primary Roads 17.5 TOTALS 482.9 552 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. Commissioner's May, Miller, provided a verbal statement that indicated that they believed there were no financial, or conflicts associated on their behalf. Commissioner Brodsky provided a verbal statement for the record that he would abstain. The public hearing proceeded with the following testimony: Mary Myers, Department of Fish and Game, 330 Golden Shore, Suite 50, Long Beach. Ms. Myers clarified the Department of Fish and Game concerns as outlined in their letter of June 30, 1993 and March 12, 1993. The Commission concurred to accept additional information provided by Ms. Myers. Ms. Myers stated her recommendations to the Commission in an effort to protect the undeveloped land in the southeastern portion of the city limits. Her recommendations included, that Alternative 3 be adopted which would provide an acceptable level of protection for the two endangered species and vernal pool habitat. A modification to Alternative 3: 1) by establishing an additional buffer of 250 -300 feet between the Lyon's Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of August 16, 1993 Page -$- pentachaeta habitat and any construction or fuel modification areas; 2) to require permanent protection through a conservation eas®ment to the Department or designated agent, for those portions of the open space containing endangered species habitat, the vernal pool watershed, and habitat for wildlife species of special Concern. Ms. Myers concluded with a statement to the applicant that the Department of Fish and Game has the authority to require a permit for this purpose from the applicant. There was extensive discussion by the Commission about the Fish and Game concerns. Eric Sacowics addressed the Commission's August 2, 1993 request for further project information. • Additional information about site grading. • Additional information regarding project phasing, street improvements and manufactured slope (� revegetation. e Caltrans identification of the impact of this SP project on roadways under the jurisdiction of that agency. • Identify how the middle school will impact traffic. • Provide discussion regarding the affordable housing and how the project could be amended to incorporate more affordable housing opportunities. Kendal Elmer addressed the traffic response as outlined in Attachment B. PUBLIC HEARING REOPENED AT 10:40 P.M. The applicant Mr. Tankersley provided the Commission with his presentation on project phasing (Exhibit 15). He also identified placement of housing units for TR -4785 and TR -4786. He gave an overall description of the square footage, lot area, cut /fill areas, with a brief description of the landscape plan for SP 92 -1. r- Planning Commission, City of,Xoorpark, California Minutes of August 16, 1993 Paae -9- Testimony received from the following: Jackie Clifford, 4130 oakcliff Drive, Moorpark. Opposed to the specific plan development. Dan Wallman, 4210 Laurelhurst Road, Moorpark. Opposed to the specific plan development. Janet Murphy, 15308 Seitz Court, Moorpark. Opposed to the specific plan development as proposed. Supports Fish & Game recommendations. Glen Ingel, 4121 Oakcliff Drive, Moorpark. Opposed to the specific plan development. Mr. Ingel commented that City staff reconsider the placement of public hearing signs. In this particular case the public hearing sign was not accessible to Mr. Ingel. Marjorie Blye, 4122 oakcliff Drive, Moorpark. Supports Fish & Game recommendations. Opposed to the specific plan development as currently proposed. Senior Planner Debbie Traffenstedt commented on affordable housing concepts for SP 92 -1. They included recommendations on changing the product type; reducing lot size; setbacks and spread throughout the project site. Ms. Traffenstedt informed the Commission of an available Fannie Mae loan program for buyers with incomes less that 120% of median income. Commissioner May commented that site C could offer flexibility in considering an affordable housing program for SP 92 -1. Motion: Chairman Wegner moved and Vice Chairman Torres seconded a motion to adjourn the public hearing and all items remaining on the Planning Commission Agenda to the Commission's next regular meeting of September 7, 1993 Motion passed by a 4:0:1 (Brodsky abstain) voice vote. 10. DI8CU82ION ITEMS: A. August 4, 1993 City Council Annotated Agenda B. City of Moorpark Goals & Objectives C. Zoning Ordinance - Review Update D. Permit Monitor - August 6, 1993 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of august 16, 1993 Pave -10- 11. STAFF COMMENTS: None. 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS; None. 13. POTORE AGENDA ITEMS: No items were consider. 13. ADJOURNMENT: The Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 12:10 a.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED 9 -7 -93 Revised 9 -16 -9 BY: d6� Celia LaFleur, Secretary Chairman: ichael sn r Orr. /