HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 0112 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of January 12, 1998
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The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on January
12,1998, Moorpark Civic Center, City Council Chambers, 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:11 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Bart Miller led the pledge of allegiance to the
flag.
3. ROLL CALL
Chair Ernesto Acosta
Vice-.Chair Gary Lowenberg
Commissioner Bart Miller
Commissioner Keith Millhouse
Vacancy
Commissioner's Millhouse, Miller, Lowenberg and Acosta were
present at the meeting.
Staff: attending the meeting included Nelson Miller, Director
of Community Development, Wayne Loftus, Planning Manager, and
Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary.
4. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
Motion: Commissioner Millhouse moved to recommend
Commissioner Lowenberg as Chairman. Commissioner
Miller seconded the motion.
Motion passed with a 4:0 voice vote.
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Motion: Commissioner Miller moved to recommend Commissioner
Millhouse as Vice Chairman. Commissioner Lowenberg
seconded the motion.
Motion passed with a 4:0 voice vote.
5. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
6. REORDERING OF THE AGENDA
None
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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A. December 22, 1997
Motion: Commissioner Millhouse moved to approve the
minutes of December 22, 1997. Commissioner
Lowenberg seconded the motion.
Motion passed with a 3:1 voice vote.
Commissioner Acosta abstained.
B. December 8, 1997 - Meeting Canceled
C. November 24, 1997
Motion: Commissioner Millhouse moved to approve the
minutes of November 24, 1997. Commissioner
Acosta seconded the motion.
Motion passed with a 3:1 voice vote.
Commissioner Miller abstained.
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8. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
None
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. • - - General Amendment • 97.04 (Noise
-m-n and Zonina Ordinance Amendment . 97.07
of Moorpark) Location: Citywide
Proposal: The proposed project involves adoption of an
updated Noise Element which identifies and evaluates
noise problems in the community from both stationary and
mobile sources and establishes policies relative to
noise and its impact on the community. The Noise Element
establishes, goals, policies and objectives to assist in
decisions concerning land development and its
distribution. The proposed zoning ordinance provisions
relate to standards to control or eliminate noise
consistent with the Noise Element and includes procedures
and criteria for enforcement.
Staff Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning
Commission adopt the attached Resolution recommending to
City Council that the projects are categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act, approval
of the updated Noise Element of the General Plan and
adoption of an ordinance adding Chapter 17.33 to the
Municipal code relating to Noise.
Public Hearing opened at 7:18 p.m. Wayne Loftus, Planning
Manager gave the staff presentation. Reference: Staff
Report dated January 7, 1998.
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The Commission's discussions included noise limits, noise
disturbance and the definition of long term noise
disturbance.
The Commission discussed issues of policy and procedures,
enforcement and compliance.
Motion: Commissioner Millhouse moved to adopt the
updated Noise Element of the General Plan.
Commissioner Miller seconded the motion.
Motion passed with a 3:1 voice vote.
Commissioner Acosta voted NO.
Motion: Commissioner Millhouse moved to approve staff
recommendation to adopt Resolution No. PC -98-
349 recommending to the City Council that the
projects are categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act, approval
of the updated Noise Element of the General
Plan and adoption of an ordinance adding
Chapter 17.53 to the Municipal Code relating
to Noise. The Commission further directed
staff to revise Section 17.53.070 Noise
Measurement Procedures and Noise Limits to
relocate subsections G -K from III to I with
transitional sentence to further define
unlawful activities. Commissioner Acosta
seconded the motion.
Motion passed with a 4:0 voice vote.
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Planning Commission Powers and Duties and Rules of
Procedure. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff as deemed
appropriate. (Continued from December 22, 1997.)
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It was the Commission's consensus to directed staff to
prepare a notice of public hearing for the Planning
Commission meeting of January 26, 1998.
12. ANNOUNCEMENTS or FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Director of Community Development announced that a Permit
Processing Workshop will be held in the Council Chambers, on
January 13, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. and a public hearing is
scheduled before the City Council at a Special Meeting on
January 28, 1998, at 7:00 p.m..
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m..
Attest:
Celia LaF1eu , Secretary to
the Planning Commission