HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 0914 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of September 14, 1998
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The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held September
14, 1998, in the City Council Chambers, Moorpark Civic Center, 799
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California, 93021.
1. Call to Order
Chairman Lowenberg called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Miller led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
3. Roll Call
Chairman Lowenberg, Commissioners Millhouse, Miller, DiCecco
and Acosta were present at the meeting. (Commissioner Acosta
arriving at 7:17 p.m.).
Staff attending the meeting included Nelson Miller, Director
of Community Development; Wayne Loftus, Planning Manager; Dirk
Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; and Celia LaFleur,
Administrative Secretary.
4. Proclamations, Commendations and Special Presentations
None
5. Reordering of, and Additions to, the Agenda
None
6. Approval of Minutes
A. Planning Commission Meeting of August 24, 1998.
MOTION: Commissioner Millhouse moved and Commissioner
DiCecco seconded a motion to approve the Planning Commission
Minutes of August 24, 1998.
Motion passed with a 4:1 voice vote. Commissioner Acosta
absent at this point in the meeting.
7. Public Comments
Marilyn Bea Hoadley, 4060 Cliffrose Avenue, Moorpark. Ms.
Hoadley commented on the recent City Council approval of
Conditional Use Permit No. 98 -2. Ms. Hoadley praised the
Commission for voting against the approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 98 -2 to allow a nightclub, bar and restaurant use
at 79 to 95 East High Street.
8. Consent Calendar
None
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9. Public Hearings
A. Application: Industrial Planned Development Permit 97 -4
and Parcel Map 5123, Conditional Use Permit 98 -4
(Continued from August 10, 1998) . Applicant: William
Bromiley. Proposal: Consider a request for approval of an
Industrial Planned Development Permit for the
construction of a 72,400 square foot self storage
facility including an on -site managers residence, and
subdivision of a 7.5 acre site into two lots of 3.41 and
4.09 acres. Location: Northeast corner of Flinn Avenue
and Spring Road. The property involved in this request is
located within the boundaries of the Redevelopment
Agency. Assessor's Parcel Number: 512 -0 -171- 20/21).
Existing General Plan Designation: I -1 (Light
Industrial).
Existing Zoning: M -1 (Industrial Park). Staff
Recommendation: 1. Open the public hearing and accept
public testimony. 2. Make the appropriate findings which
are specified in Resolution No. PC -98- including the
environmental determination. 3. Adopt Resolution PC -98-
recommending approval of Industrial Planned
Development No. 97 -4, Parcel Map 5123, Conditional Use
Permit 98 -4 subject to conditions.
Presented by Wayne Loftus, Planning Manager. Reference:
Staff Report dated September 14, 1998.
Testimony received from the following:
Joanne Geiler, 19900 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine. In support
of the proposal.
Neal Scribner, 10855 Priscilla Road, Camarillo. In
support of the proposal.
Colin Velazquez, 1078 Mello Lane, Simi Valley.
Susan Connally, 12160 Poindexter Avenue, Moorpark.
MOTION: Commissioner Millhouse moved and Commissioner Acosta
seconded a motion to adopt Resolution PC -98 -359 recommending
approval of Industrial Planned Development No. 97 -4, Parcel
Map 5123, and Conditional Use Permit 98 -4 subject to
conditions that the resolution address the Commission's
recommendations and that the required changes to the site plan
and elevations be made prior to transmittal to City Council
for hearing.
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• Change building color scheme.
• Pedestrian orientation (suggested landscaped buffer
between sidewalk and street).
• Graffiti removal and maintenance on north side of
project particularly.
• Provide an architectural backdrop treatment where
wrought iron gates allow view of project interior
from the street.
• Light fixtures be similar to those proposed in the
Downtown Specific Plan.
• Recreational vehicles of a size as determined by
staff must exit onto Minor Street.
• Berm landscaping
• The roof treatment that includes the arch at the
front of the building shall be extended deeper into
the site to intersect with shed roof of the office.
• False store fronts and pilasters to provide
definition from Spring Road.
• Incorporated planting on building, such as Boston
Ivy to soften its appearance.
• Use pyramid cap on pilasters replacing the ball
shape.
Motion passed with the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Millhouse: Yes
Commissioner Acosta: Yes
Commissioner Miller: No
Commissioner DiCecco: Yes
Chairman Lowenberg: No
10. Discussion Items
None
11. Announcements of Future Agenda Items
A. Joint City Council /Planning Commission Workshop for
introduction to Specific Plan No. 2 (Morrison -
Fountainwood- Agoura), on Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at
7:00 p.m. (Verbal Report).
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Fountainwood- Agoura), on Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at
7:00 p.m. (Verbal Report).
Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development provided
the Commission with information regarding the Special
City Council /Planning Commission meeting and workshop
scheduled for September 23 to introduce Specific Plan No.
2.
B. Cancellation of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of
September 28, 1998. (Verbal Report)
Presented by Nelson Miller, Director of Community
Development
12. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
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William F. Otto, Chair
for Gary Lowenberg, Chairman
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