HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 1998 1012 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of October 12, 1998
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission held October 12,
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
Vice Chairman Millhouse led the pledge of allegiance to the
flag.
3. Roll Call
Commissioners, Lowenberg, Millhouse, Acosta, and DiCecco were
present at the meeting. Commissioner Bart Miller was absent.
Staff attending the meeting included Wayne Loftus, Planning
Manager; Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer; Jana Morgan,
EDAW Consultant; 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 September 14, 1998.
MOTION: Commissioner Millhouse moved and Commissioner
DiCecco seconded a motion to approve the Planning Commission
Minutes of September 14, 1998, with revision.
Motion passed with a 4:0 voice vote.
7. Public Comments
None
8. Consent Calendar
None
9. Public Hearings
A. Application: Draft Environmental Impact Report for
Specific Plan No. 2
Applicant: Morrison- Fountainwood- Agoura
Proposal: The Draft Environmental Impact Report and proposed
mitigation measures to the identified impacts relating to the
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proposed development of 652 dwelling units, a 20.3 acre school
site, an 11 acre park site, reservation of right -of -way for
Highway 118 and Highway 23, the establishment of a 94 acre
Open Space Conservation Easement and creation of a Habitat
Conservation Plan, the establishment of a street pattern to
serve the project and identification of project Open Space and
the proposed amendment of the Circulation Element of the
General Plan to extend Spring Road from Charles Street to
Walnut Canyon Road as a prime arterial and future route of
Highway 23.
Location: The subject property is located
north of the
intersection of Spring Road and Charles Street and east of
Walnut Canyon Road in the City of Moorpark.
The assessors
Parcel Numbers are:
512.0.240.03, 512.0.240.04, 512.0.270.08,
512.0.270.07,
512.0.270.19, 512.0.270.20, 512.0.160.54,
512.0.160.55,
512.0.160.70, 512.0.160.52, 512.0.160.12
Existing Zoning:
R -1 (Single Family Residential)
RE -1 acre (Rural Exclusive - 1 acre lot)
RA (Rural Agriculture - 10 acre lot)
A change of zoning to RPD (Residential Planned
Development)
and 0 -S (Open Space) will be required for
the proposed
project.
Existing General Plan:
Specific Plan No. 2 which incorporates the overlay
designations of RL (Rural Low Residential, 1 dwelling per 5
acres) and OS -1 (Open Space, 1 dwelling per 1040 acres) . A
change in the General Plan Overlay designation to reflect
approved land uses will be required for the proposed project.
Staff Recommendation: Receive public comments.
Wayne Loftus, Planning Manager provided the Commission and
public with a staff presentation. Mr. Loftus provided
background information and a summary of environmental issues.
MOTION: Commissioner Acosta moved and Commissioner DiCecco
seconded a motion to accept Nancy Wagenback's letter dated
October 12, 1998.
Motion passed with a 4:0 voice vote.
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Public Hearing opened at 7:47 p.m.
Testimony provided by the following:
Dennis B. Miller, 229 Charles Street, Moorpark. Opposed to
this development proposal. Mr. Miller was concerned about the
following:
• Traffic circulation on Charles Street, Spring Road
and Walnut Canyon.
• Environmental document assumes that other
developments exist and have been mitigated.
• Must address the project as a single development
and identify the impacts.
• Additional traffic on Charles Street
William LaPerch, 7200 Walnut Canyon, Moorpark. Opposed to this
development proposal. Mr. LaPerch had the following concerns:
• Air pollution
• Valley Fever
• Highway 118/23 construction
• Gnatchter statement "better if relocated."
• Light pollution
• Noise pollution
• Freeway connector - evaluate four separate
alternatives.
Bill Rattazzi, 21601 Devenshire Blvd., Chatsworth. Mr.
Rattazzi, Representing Specific Plan No. 10 (SunCal
Companies).
Joe Ahern, 484 E. Los Angeles Avenue, #214, Moorpark. Spoke in
support of this proposal. Mr. Ahern commented that the Chamber
of Commerce had given 100% support for Specific Plan No. 2.
Tina May, 13853 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark. Ms. May had
the following concerns:
• 80 acres of wildlife reduced to 30 acres.
• What type of perimeter fencing will there be?
• Will the Open Space remain permanent or future
development proposed?
• Who is responsible for Open Space maintenance?
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• Walnut Canyon truck traffic to New Spring Road.
• Impacts to Spring Road /Los Angeles Avenue
intersection.
• What is the status of East Los Angeles Avenue
right -of -way acquisition? Are there any plans to
widen the road?
Mark Stanley, 721 Sir George Court, Moorpark. Mr. Stanley had
the following concerns:
• Spring Road alignment.
Karen King, 749 Sir George Court, Moorpark. Ms. King had the
following concerns:
• Lack of Downtown residents using Mountain Meadows
parks.
• Low income housing needed.
• Oppose Specific Plan No. 2 development.
• No support for the current community.
• Oppose fast growth.
• An attractive nuisance created when the City
constructed a Park on Moorpark Avenue.
Jose F. Martinez, 749 Sir George Court, Moorpark, California.
Mr. Martinez had the following concerns:
• Crime
• Noise
• Truck traffic
• Wildlife
• Lower property values
• Pedestrians safety at the Charles Street and Spring
Road intersection
Public hearing closed.
9. Discussion Items
None
10. Announcements of Future Agenda Items
None
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9. Discussion Items
None
10. Announcements of Future Agenda Items
None
11. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
BIrry 41. Hog/n,) Community
D ve o ment Di ector
William F. Otto, Char
for Gary Lowenberg, Cha rman
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