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Minutes of November 9, 1998
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The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on November
9, 1998, in the Council Chambers, Moorpark Civic Center, 799
Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California, 93021.
1. Call to Order
Vice Chairman Millhouse called the meeting to order at 7:08
p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner DiCecco led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
3. Roll Call
Chair Lowenberg was absent. Commissioners Millhouse, Acosta,
Miller, and DiCecco were present at the meeting.
Staff attending the meeting included Nelson Miller, Director
of Community Development; Wayne Loftus, Planning Manager; John
Libiez, Principal Planner; 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
Item 9.B.reordered.
6. Approval of Minutes
None
7. Public Comments
Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, Moorpark, California. Mr.
Hartley expressed his concern regarding public hearing
noticing procedures.
8. Consent Calendar
None
9. Public Hearings
B. A -B Properties & Southern California Edison Development
Agreement 98.04 Proposal: The project that is the subject
of the proposed Development Agreement is currently being
considered for a change in land use designations to
Medium Industrial and Limited Industrial (M -2), General
Plan Amendment No. 97 -2, Zone Change No. 97 -8, and
Development Agreement No. 98 -4. Location and Property
Description: The project site to be included in the
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proposed Development Agreement is approximately 34 acres,
located approximately 1,300 feet west of Gabbert Road and
north of the railroad tracks within the City of Moorpark.
Assessor Parcel Numbers: 500 -34 -23 and 23. Existing
General Plan Designation: C -2, General Commercial.
Existing Zoning: Agricultural Exclusive (AE). Staff
Recommendation: Open the public hearing and accept public
testimony. Adopt Resolution No. PC -98- , recommending
approval of the Proposed Development Agreement to City
Council.
Presented by Nelson Miller, Director of Community
Development. Mr. Miller commented on issues of public
access, the 118 Bypass and Walnut /Gabbert Road drainage.
He explained that the Development Agreement addressed
certain aspects of development of future property and
that Caltrans conceptual plan and alignment needs are
still in process.
Testimony received from the following:
John Newton, 165 High Street, representing the applicant
reviewed several pages (2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12,) of
the Development Agreement with staff.
Jim Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, expressed his
recommendation that the Planning Commission recommend to
the City Council to reopen the General Plan Amendment
process until the Environmental Report is amended to
include circulation patterns for Poindexter Avenue and
Gabbert Road.
Madeline Hartley, 5950 Gabbert Road, spoke about the
City's General Plan Circulation Element inconsistencies.
Her concerns were Casey Road as it currently exits,
Poindexter Avenue railroad crossing, and reduced property
values.
Rene Mayfield, 6085 Darlene Lane, addressed her concerns
of the proposed road being too narrow for semi -truck
traffic, and that rezoning would be inconsistent with the
current zoning.
Mary Kairouz, 11922 Darlene Lane, concerns expressed of
increased truck traffic.
John Newton addressed some of the concerns of surrounding
property owners. He stated that Gabbert Road, Casey Road
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and railroad crossing are improvements which need to be
made, and issues related to noise and light would not
affect surrounding property owners.
Dennis Hardgrave, 651 Via Alondra, #714, Camarillo,
representing Southern California Edison spoke about the
Development Agreement providing the framework for
development and a north /south link.
Public Hearing closed at 8:33 p.m.
The Commission's discussions centered on traffic
improvements, circulation, and funding. The consistency
with the General Plan and overall City circulation,
signalization, the proposed underpass, and consideration
of a truck weigh station.
Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development
commented that an option would be to provide an
alternative for a bypass and underpass.
MOTION: Commissioner Acosta moved and Commissioner Miller
seconded a motion to approve AB Properties Development
Agreement 98 -4, as amended by the applicant with
recommendations that the applicant work with the adjacent
property owners to address their concerns. That an underground
tunnel, and bypass alternatives be reviewed. That easement
property be returned back to the applicant if a different
route is approved, and that the City Council study alternative
circulation patterns.
Motion passed with a 4:0 unanimous voice vote. Commissioner
Lowenberg was absent.
A. Pacific Communities Development Agreement 98 -02
Proposal: The Pacific Communities project, that is the subject
of the proposed Development Agreement, is proposed for 303
single- family detached residences and is currently also being
considered for the following entitlements: General Plan
Amendment No. 96 -2, Zone Change No. 96 -2, Tentative Tract Map
No. 5053, and Residential Planned Development Permit No. 96-
04. Location and Property Description: The project site to be
included in the proposed Development Agreement is located on
the south side of Los Angeles Avenue, opposite Shasta and
Goldman Avenues within the City of Moorpark. Assessor Parcel
Numbers: 506 -03 -135, 145, 155, 165 and 185. Existing General
Plan Designation: Very High and High Density Residential.
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Existing Zoning: Residential Planned Development (5.3 and 13.0
units per acre). Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing
and accept public testimony. Adopt Resolution No. PC -98- ,
recommending approval of the Proposed Development Agreement to
City Council.
Presented by Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development.
Testimony received from the following:
Elaine Freeman, 2509 E. Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks,
representing Pacific Communities.
Nelson Chung, 1000 Dove, Suite 100, Newport Beach,
representing Pacific Communities, provided the Commission with
background information related to the entitlement processing
and development proposal.
Bob Delp, 4808 Maureen Lane, adjacent property owner was
concerned about his privacy and recommended to the Commission
and staff to consider single -story dwellings for those
proposed homes adjacent to Maureen Lane property owners.
Joe Ahearn, 484 E. Los Angeles Avenue, in support of the
proposed development outline approximate costs and related
fees. Mr. Ahearn estimated approximately $8000.00 in fees per
dwelling unit.
Public Hearing closed at 9:30 p.m.
MOTION: Commissioner Millhouse moved and Commissioner Miller
seconded a motion to continue Item 9.A. to the Planning
Commission meeting of November 23, 1998.
Motion passed with a 4:0 unanimous voice vote. Commissioner
Lowenberg was absent.
10. Discussion Items
None
11. Announcements of Future Agenda Items
Commissioner Miller reminded the public of the Veterans Day
holiday.
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12. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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