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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1993 1206 PC REGI r-. 11 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 6, 1993 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on December 6, 1993 in the City Council Chambers. Located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California 93021. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. by Chairman Michael H. Wesner. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Chairman led the pledge of allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Commissioner's Steve Brodsky, Christina May, Barton Miller, John Torres and Michael H. Wesner were present. Staff attending were Director of Community Development Jaime R. Aguilera, Assistant City Engineer, Dirk Lovett, and Administrative Secretary Celia LaFleur. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS There were no proclamations, commendations, or special presentations. 5. ADDITIONS, OR REORDERING OF THE AGENDA There were no additions, or reordering of the agenda. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 9, 1993 MOTION: Commissioner Torres moved and Commissioner May seconded a motion to approve the minutes of November 9, 1993 as submitted. Motion passed with a 5:0 voice vote. Eloise Brown, 13193 E. Annette Street, Moorpark. Ms. Brown commented that the Commission should notify the Gateway Plaza merchants that this meeting was scheduled to discuss the City's proposal of replacing the existing water fountain. She said that it was only common courtesy that they should know what the City plans to do with their property. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 6, 1993 Page -2- The Director informed the Planning Commission that he had been in contact with the center's manager regarding the fountain and that the were aware of tonight& meeting. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no items for public hearing. 9. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS a. IPD 93 -1 GiS Partnership (Mail Marketing Corporation), Request to Vacate a Portion of Science Drive. MOTION: Commissioner Brodsky moved and Commissioner Torres seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. PC -93- 286 as submitted by staff. Motion passed with a 5:0 voice vote. b. Consider the Review of the County of Ventura Proposed Capital Projects Five -Year Program 1993 -1998 for Conformance with the City's General Plan. Commissioner May inquired about specifications and regulations for equestrian trails. The Director replied that the General Plan did not specify standards for trails. MOTION: Commissioner wesner moved and Commissioner Brodsky seconded a motion to direct staff to prepare a letter to the County finding the 5 -Year Capital Projects Plan consistent with the City of Moorpark's General Plan; subject to the City's comments. Motion passed with a 5:0 voice vote. C. Progress report on ordinance No. 184 - An Ordinance Amending the Moorpark Zoning Ordinance, to Establish a Transportation Demand Management Facilities ordinance in Accordance with State Government Code Sections 65089 and 65089.3. Received and filed. d. Consider amending the conditions of approval for Gateway Plaza PD -1064 to require a tree in -lieu of the existing fountain e. f. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 6, 1993 The Director gave a verbal report. He informed the Commission about Gateway Plaza's intent to repair the existing fountain and that the center had already paid for the new fountain and would therefore not consider replacing it with a tree at this time. The Commission and Director concluded that in the future when considering the replacement of the fountain, the tenants of the Gateway Plaza be notified and polled of the intent to replace the fountain. MOTION: Commissioner Wesner moved and Commissioner Torres seconded a motion that when the center considers the replacement of the fountain that the tenants of the Gateway Plaza be notice and polled for recommendations to the replacement of the existing fountain. Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. Consider Allowing /Requiring Restaurants, Dry Cleaners, etc. within an industrial planned development zone. The Commission discussed the types of uses to be provided within the industrial planned development zones. They concluded that this matter would require further review and considered this type of use to be approved by a case by case basis. Commissioner Wesner requested that staff survey the City of Irvine for the types of retail uses within industrial zoned areas. Report from the Director Regarding Skateboard / Roller Slading within Shopping Malls. Horses Within Public Right -of -Way The Director provided a verbal report and informed the Commission that currently there are no regulations regarding skateboarding or roller blading within malls or shopping areas. since there have been no complaints, staff recommended and the Planning Commission concurred that the issue may not be a problem which the City should involve itself with. Commissioner Torres stated that he was concerned about horses on sidewalks. The Director stated that they were not allowed. No action was taken. The issue of horses in public right -of -way was discussed. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 6, 1993 Pace -4- The Director in brief said that the same regulations that apply to vehicles and rights -of -way, also apply to horses in the public right -of -way. g. City Council Annotated Agenda Received and filed. h. Consider Amending the Planning Commission Regular Meeting Dates. MOTION: Commissioner Wesner moved and Commissioner Brodsky seconded a motion to direct staff to notify the City Council of the proposed change; and direct staff to schedule a public hearing for the January 3, 1994 Commission meeting in order to consider the proposed change of the Commission's meeting date; and notify the Park and Recreation Commission of the meeting date change and send a letter of appreciation to the Commission for their accommodation. Motion passed by a 5:0 voice vote. 10. STAFF COMMENTS The Director informed the Commission of the City's new employee, Code Enforcement Officer Art Aldredge. 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS Signalization timing for the left hand north turning movement at Spring Road at Los Angeles Avenue - the timing has decreased significantly. The Commission suggested that the timing return to what it was previously. An increase of jay- walkers on Moorpark Avenue between Poindexter and Los Angeles Avenue. New signalization poles on Tierra Rejada Road / Noorpark Nigh School. The Commission's concern was that the signalization was not operative and it was a hazard for motorist, that they do not know whether the signals were out of order or non - operative. The Director said he would inquire and provide a report back by interoffice memorandum. I Commissioner Torres questioned staff about the status of the Mountain Meadows commercial area. His question was "When will Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 6, 1993 Page -5- the new Ralph's Market come to Moorpark ?" The Director said that the status is the same as last reported. Due to the economy, Ralph's Market is not expected in the near future. Commissioner Torres said that many of the Mountain Meadow residents based the purchase of their homes with the idea that they soon would have the convenience of shopping locally. Commissioner May spoke about her attendance at a November 29th Youth Meeting. From this meeting she concluded that the City should consider creating a "youth community council" to get an idea of what Moorpark's youths would like to see for Moorpark. 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 14. No items presented. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. RESPECTFULLY / rf 9- BY: Celia LaF eur, Secretary to the Planing Commission