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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1995 1219 PC REGr Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 19, 1995 Page 1 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission held on December 19, 1995, in the City Council Chambers, at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. Chairperson Torres called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Senior Planner, Debbie Traffenstedt led the pledge of allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL All Commissioners were present at the meeting. Staff attending the meeting included the Director of Community Development, Jim Aguilera, Assistant City Engineer, Dirk Lovett, Senior Planner's, Debbie Traffenstedt, Paul Porter, and Administrative Secretary, Celia LaFleur. .. • .ice.' • •ik!Y� • ' • � �:__ � i • None. 5. REORDERING OF THE AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Commissioner May moved and Commissioner Acosta seconded a motion to approve the minutes of November 27, 1995. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. No public comments. B. CONSENT CALENDAR None. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 19, 1995 Page 2 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Entitlement: Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 95 -1 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 5001 Applicant: Marketplace Partners 3, L.P. Proposal: Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 95 -1 is for a 27,806 square foot (building area) shopping center consisting of a 9,450 square foot child care facility (with approximately 18,000 square feet outdoor play area), 15,862 square feet of retail, restaurant and service shops and a gasoline station with three (3) pumps islands and they propose that a 2,494 square foot market construct on 4.38 acres. Tentative Parcel Map No. 5001 is for a subdivision of 190,800 gross sf. into the following three parcels: Gross Area Net Area Parcel 1 52,000 sf 48,600 sf Parcel 2 92,800 sf 74,900 sf Parcel 3 46,000 sf 31,000 sf Location: Northwest corner of Tierra Rejada Road and Spring Road in the City of Moorpark, Assessor Parcel Numbers 500 -0- 350 -535, 545 and 555. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing and accept public testimony; 2) Review and consider the information in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program; 3) Make the appropriate findings; 4) Direct staff to prepare a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Commercial Planned Development 95.1, and Tentative Parcel Map No. 5001. Senior Planner, Paul Porter gave his presentation on CPD- 95.1 The public hearing was opened and testimony received from the following: Michael Rue, 13522 Newport Avenue, Suite 100, Tustin, CA 92680. Mr. Rue, the applicant gave an overview of the proposed project. He talked about the eight residences Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 19, 1995 3 closest to the project and how the project would propose a buffer zone for residences numbers five and six, and that the other six homes would not view the proposed development. He described how the 388 coverage of landscaping would benefit the project and surrounding residences. Mr. Rue identified the amenities, 30 parking spaces exceeding the requirement, driveways of brick pavers, lighting designed with special fixtures to prevent light spillage. He talked about the commercial center employing 100 people, that the project was a five million - dollar investment in the community, and about sales taxes of $350,000 of which $46,000 would be for Moorpark. Sy Perkowitz, 911 Studebaker Road, Long Beach, CA 90815. Mr. Perkowitz, the architect described the architectural benefits to the project. Karl Huy, 14700 E. Firestone Blvd., #107, Travis Engineering /Mobile Oil. Mr. Huy described the gasoline station and environmental health and safety requirements. The Director at this point described the seismic fault line and the proximity of the development in relation to the fault line. Dave Watson, 3700 W. 190th Street, Torrance, CA, Mobil Oil Corporation. Mr. Watson described the results of the Northridge quake on Mobile gasoline stations and said no underground damage was found, only building damage after the quake. He described the safety measures and requirements of the AQMP. Commissioner Acosta questioned Mr. Watson about gas fumes and the recovery rate for fumes, Mr. Watson said 95i> and 5% was allowable to dissipate within the air. Mr. Rue spoke again. He objected to condition numbers 39 (regarding A.O.C. fees) and 117 and 43 (regarding left turn pocket) of the Parcel Map. Commissioner Martens concerns were about the existing power lines and if they conditioned them to be undergrounded. Staff responded negatively. Kathy O'Green, 14093 Hargrove Court. Opposed the gasoline service station. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 19, 1995 Page 4 Maurice Powell, 14015 Christian Barrett. Mr. Powell commented on prior entitlement proposals. He said that formerly the City Council denied the gasoline station use at this location. Pat Basso, 3940 Southhampton Road. Ms. Basso said she opposed the gasoline service station. She was concerned about the traffic traveling northbound <Adverb> onto Spring Road through Southhampton Road and onto Tierra Rejada Road. She suggested that through traffic from Southhampton Road to Tierra Rejada Road be closed. Scott Campbell, 3947 Willow Creek. Mr. Campbell a four - year resident and opposed to the gas station. His comments related to the hours of operation, earthquake, underground spring water, st.reetscape, needs vs. risk, loitering, overhead power lines, traffic circulation, and grading. Connie Lawrason, 4291 Ambermeadow Street. Mrs. Lawrason opposed the gasoline service station. Her concerns were streetscape, air quality, safety, the proximity to adjacent homes, grading and traffic. Terrence Tong, 13972 Christian Barrett. Mr. Tong felt that the proposed gasoline /mini market use was inconsistent with the surrounding uses. Kevin Mauch, 13906 Keisha Drive. Opposed to the hours of operation, noise created by this type of use, and additional traffic. Thomas Pflaumer, 3906 Willow Creek Land. Opposed to the gasoline station, noise and that they previously denied the gasoline station use in a former proposal. Marge Mahoney, 13690 Christian Barrett. Opposed to the proposed development, additional traffic, and the proximity to schools and homes. Cheri Ackermann, 4172 Willow Creek Lane. Opposed gasoline /mini mart use, the hours of operation, and the potential for crime. Robin Harikul, 14077 Hargrove Court. Opposed to the gasoline station. Spoke about a former proposal denied Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 19, 1995 Page 5 under another entitlement permit, local fault line and its hazards. Mrs. Harikul suggested combined uses /users (police substation) for the site. Kay Snavely, 3976 Southhampton Road. Ms. Snavely had suggested speed bumps on Southhampton Road. A signal light a Christian Barrett, and posting a sign "closed to through traffic" at Southhampton Road. David Grossman, 14046 Atwood Court. Opposed to mixing a gasoline station and day care center within the same development. Marjorie Blye, 4122 Oakcliff Drive. Opposed to gas facility, noise, truck delivery, hours of operation, lighting, streetscape, entry signage. At 9:36 p.m., the Chairperson called for a recess. The meeting reconvened at 9:56 p.m. Ed Wheelis, 14092 Hargrove Court. Opposed to the gasoline station use, hours of operation, crime, an increase in vacancy at other commercial centers, who would maintain the landscaping if vacated. Mr. Rue commented on some issues brought forward by those opposing the gasoline station /mini mart. He said that the following could be considered; 6:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m. for the gasoline hours of operation 5:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. for the mini mart facility No liquor sales at the mini mart facility A monument sign (Welcome to Moorpark) The public hearing closed at 10:10 p.m. Commissioner May commented that she could not support the gasoline station use because of the risk of an explosion due to truck deliveries and the earthquake fault. She also said the proximity of the gas station to the child care center was an unacceptable risk. Commissioner Miller also commented that he could not .- support the gasoline station use. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 19, 1995 Page 6 Commissioner Martens commented that the gas station /day care was not a good mix. Commissioner Acosta commented that the proposed use was not compatible as proposed. His concerns were the need for a mini mart, considering that they were constructing a newly approved Albertsons Market, seismic safety, crime, and noise pollution. Chairperson Torres expressed his concerns that this development is within the gateway entrance to Moorpark. His recommendation was to deny the gas service station. The Director said by not approving the gas service station they would redefine some conditions. MOTION: Commissioner May moved and Commissioner Miller seconded the motion to approved staff recommendation, with a resolution returned at the Commission's next meeting with a resolution to deny the proposed gasoline station use and that the reason for denial was a threat to the surrounding property owners and the day care center. The motion passes with a 4 :1 voice vote. Commissioner Martens voting NO. B. Entitlement: Conditional Use Permit No. 95 -1 Applicant: Stacey Reynertson Proposal: Conditional Use Permit No. 95 -1 for approval of a 4,850 square foot building with a 7,114 square foot yard for a day care facility. The building will be a total of 4,500 square feet which they will divide into four classrooms, reception area, teachers' lounge, rest room facility, and a director's office. Location: The project is at the southwest corner of Campus Park Drive and Princeton Avenue between Campus Park Drive and Amhurst Street in the northeastern portion of the City, Assessor Parcel No. 514 -0- 051 -265. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing and accept testimony; 2) Determine that this project is categorically exempt from CEQA requirements as a Class 1 t� Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 19, 1995 Page 7 exemption for minor alterations; 3) Make the appropriate findings; 4) Approve the attached Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 95.1. Presented by Senior Planner, Paul Porter. The public hearing opened at 10:55 p.m. Stacy Reynertson, the applicant gave a brief description of the proposed use. A 4,850 square foot building with a 7,114 square foot yard. Four classrooms, reception area, teacher's lunge, rest room facility, and director's office. Hours of operation Monday through Friday, open 6:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.. The public hearing closed at 11:00 p.m.. MOTION: Chairperson Torres moved and Commissioner Miller seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation to approve CUP 95.1 as proposed. The motion passes with a 5:0 voice vote. C. Entitlement: Moorpark Country Club Estates Project (General Plan Amendment No. 94 -1, Zone Change No. 94 -1, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 4928, Residential Planned Development (RPD) Permit No. 94 -1, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 94 -1, Parcel Map No. 94 -1 Location: The Project site is in the northern portion of the City, totals 655 acres, and has frontages on both Walnut Canyon Road (State Route 23) to the east and Grimes Canyon Road to the west. The project's northerly boundary is also the northerly boundary for the City limits and is approximately 2,700 feet south of Broadway Road. Applicant: Bollinger Development Corporation Proposal: 225 -lot vesting tentative tract map 3 -lot parcel map for financing purposes 216 single - family dwelling units 2 18 -hole golf courses and related facilities including driving range and clubhouses, pro -shop, banquet facilities, bar, snack -bar, golf cart storage and maintenance buildings Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 19, 1995 N Public multi -use trail, park and equestrian staging area Existing General Plan Designation: Rural Low - 1 Dwelling Unit (DU) /5 Acres Proposed General Plan Designation: Rural High - 1 DU /1 Acre (residential units will be clustered onto approximately 202 acres of the total 655 acres) Existing Zoning: Rural Exclusive (RE) - 5 Acres Proposed Zoning: RPD -.35 DU /Acre Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing and accept public testimony; 2) Discuss project issues and continue the public hearing to January 22, 1996. The presentation was given by Senior Planner, Debbie Traffenstedt. The public hearing opened at 11:03 p.m. Testimony received by the following: Paul Bollinger, 2820 Townsgate, Westlake Village. No comments. Robert Talmadge, 351 Rolling Oaks, CA. Mr. Talmadge spoke about Alternative 5 to the EIR, referencing page 7 regarding "C" Street, page 12 regarding an eight -foot chain linked fences, he proposed a six -foot cattle wire fence, page 14, entry to Walnut Canyon (screening berm and conditioning for single story residences), page 15, trail design. Mary Jane Curry, 12678 Countrymeadows. Supported Moorpark County Club Estates proposals. Patrick Leyden, 12752 Summer Street. Commented in support of the proposed project. Eddie Bergfield, 7505 Walnut Canyon Road. Mr. Bergfield identified his 17.38 acre property and said that he was also representing the northeastern portion residents. He said that the increased housing proposed was against the present zoning, increased traffic, and grading. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 19, 1995 Page 9 Chip Johnson, 5490 Lemonwood Drive. Mr. Johnson commented in support of the development. Charles Schwabauer, 12681 Broadway. Mr. Schwabauer spoke as the property owner north of the proposed project site. He wanted the project to be compatible with other surrounding uses. Patty Waters, 10865 Broadway. Ms. Waters was concerned that the agricultural uses and the proposal would not be compatible with new residences within 100' of each other and suggested that a buffer zone be developed there. The public hearing closed at 12:04 a.m. MOTION: Chairperson Torres moved and Commissioner Martens seconded a motion to continue the public hearing to January 22, 1996. The motion passed with a 5:0 voice vote. 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS None 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS or FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m.. ATTEST: Celia LaFleur, Secretary to the Planning Commission Chairperson: VnTo�rres