HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1997 0908 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of September 8, 1997
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The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the City
Council Chambers, Moorpark Civic Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark,
California.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Bart Miller led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
3. ROLL CALL
Chairman Ernesto Acosta
Vice - Chairman Gary Lowenberg
Commissioner Bart Miller
Commissioner Paul Norcross
Commissioner Keith Millhouse
All Commissioners were present. Staff attending the meeting included
Director of Community Development, Nelson Miller, Principal Planners
Paul Porter and Debbie Traffenstedt, Assistant City Engineer, Dirk
Lovett, and Administrative Secretary, Celia LaFleur.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
S. REORDERING OF THE AGENDA
Motion: Commissioner Acosta moved and Commissioner Lowenberg
seconded a motion to reorder Items 9.0 and 9.D. before 9.A and 9.B.
Motion passed with a 5:0 voice vote.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Planning Commission Meeting of August 25, 1997
Motion: Commissioner Miller moved and Commissioner Lowenberg
seconded a motion to approve the Planning Commission minutes
of August 25, 1997.
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Motion passed with a 5:0 voice vote.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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anon Road. A proposal to construct a 73' high cellular
communication facility. Assessor's Parcel Number 500- 0 -270-
130. Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing and accept
public testimony. Make the appropriate findings which are
specified in the attached resolution, including the
environmental determination. Adopt the attached resolution
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 97 -4.
Nelson Miller gave the staff presentation. Reference: Staff
Report dated September 8, 1997. Nextel representative, Ashley
Corman provided the Commission with background information
about Nextel's entitlement request.
The Commission expressed their concerns that Moorpark would
have an abundance of cellular towers throughout the city, how
many were necessary, and whether the City should limit
cellular tower uses, a moratorium was suggested.
Motion: Commissioner Millhouse moved and Commissioner Norcross
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation approving
Resolution No. PC -97 -343.
Motion passed with a 3:2 voice vote. Commissioner's Miller and
Lowenberg voting NO.
D rnnsider Commercial Planned Development Permit No 7 -1 and
Conti; tonal T �; No _97-2 ( hmad Eddie rharphaghil A
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fueling positions, a mini -mart of approximately 4,050 square
feet in size with no beer or wine sales, and Conditional Use
Permit No. 97 -2 for a full service car wash. The project is
the southwest corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Liberty Bell
Road. Assessor's Parcel No. 506 -0- 050 -37. Staff
Recommendation: Open the public hearing an accept public
testimony. Review and consider the information on the Initial
Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration. Review and consider the
proposed Mitigation Monitoring Program. Make the appropriate
findings. Adopt the attached resolution approving Commercial
Planned Development Permit No. 97 -1 and Conditional Use Permit
No. 97 -2.
Presented by Paul Porter. Reference: Staff Report dated
September 8, 1997.
Nelson Miller discussed the issues regarding widening Liberty
Bell and Los Angeles Avenue and recommended that the
Commission continue the public hearing on Commercial Planned
Development Permit No. 97 -1 and Conditional Use Permit No. 97-
2.
Testimony received from the following:
Elaine Freeman, Urban Strategies, 2509 E. Thousand Oaks,
Thousand Oaks, CA. Ms. Freeman described the project to the
Commission. Ms. Freeman's concerns centered on Conditions 99
(street improvements), 100 (Los Angeles Avenue street right -
of -way requirements), and 106 (under grounding utilities),
signalization requirements.
Tom Cushman, Parklane Car Wash, 75 Parklane, Moorpark. Mr.
Cushman spoke in opposition to the project.
Joe Ahearn, 484 E. Los Angeles Avenue, #214, Moorpark. Mr.
Ahearn spoke in support of the project.
The Commission discussions centered on the following:
(1) Parking
(2) Driveway alignment (Burger King and Unidos)
(3) Right -turn movement from the project
(4) Liberty Bell widening
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(5) Architectural design
(6) Hours of Operation
(7) Turning radius (gasoline delivery trucks)
(8) Noise impacts
(9) Entitlement permit processing
Motion: Commissioner Miller moved and Commissioner Lowenberg
seconded a motion to continue Item 9.D. to a Special Planning
Commission meeting on September 22, 1997.
Motion passed with a 5:0 voice vote.
Zone Change No. 97---�. Staff Recommendation: Adopt a revised
resolution transmitting comments on the Moorpark Downtown
Specific Plan Design and Landscape Guidelines to the City
Council (prior resolution to be revised to incorporate
additional comments).
B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No 97.04 - Consider revisions to
Chapter 17.20, Uses by Zone, regarding the allowable uses in
each zone and also revisions to Chapter 17.44, Entitlement
Process and Procedures. Location Citywide. (Continued public
hearing). Staff Recommendation: Planning Commission schedule
a workshop to complete their review of the Zoning Ordinance
Amendment and upon completion direct staff to prepare a
resolution to the City Council incorporating all recommended
changes.
Motion: Commissioner Lowenberg moved and Commissioner Norcross
seconded a motion to continue public hearing items 9.A. 9.B to
a Special Meeting of the Planning Commission on September 16,
1997.
Motion passed with a 5:0 voice vote.
10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
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11. ANNOUNCEMENTS or FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Commission requested information and future agenda item
regarding antenna towers and possible recommendation to City Council
for a moratorium. An agenda item was also requested regarding Adult
Business Ordinance.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Celia LaFleur, Secretary
to the Planning Commission