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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1998 1214 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 14, 1998 Paae 1 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on December 14, 1998, in the City Council Chambers, Moorpark Civic Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. Call to Order Chairman Lowenberg called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Bart Miller led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. 3. Roll Call Chairman Gary Lowenberg Vice Chairman Keith Millhouse Commissioner Ernesto Acosta Commissioner Bart Miller Commissioner Mark DiCecco All Commissioners 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, EDAW Consultant, Sally Mirabella, and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4. Reordering of, and Additions to, the Agenda None 5. Proclamations, Commendations and Special Presentations None 6. Approval of Minutes None 7. Public Comments None 8. Consent Calendar None 9. Public Hearings A. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 95 -2, Zone Change No. 95 -4, Specific Plan No. 95 -2 (Specific Plan 2), and related Environmental Impact Report (Morrison- S: \Community Development \COMMISSION \MINUTES \1998 final \F 1998 -12 -14 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 14, 1998 Paae 2 Fountainwood Agoura). Located north of the intersection of Spring Road and Charles Street and east of Walnut Canyon Road (Continued from November 30, 1998, with Public Hearing open). Staff Recommendation: Accept public testimony. Close the public hearing. Adopt Resolution No. PC -98 -362 recommending certification for the project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and approval of General Plan Amendment No. 95 -2, zone Change 95 -4, and Specific Plan No. 95 -2 (Specific Plan 2) to the City Council including conditions of approval. Presented by Wayne Loftus, Planning Manager. Reference: Staff Report dated December 8, 1998. Testimony received from the following Michael Greynald, 711 Daily Drive, #110, Camarillo. Mr. Greynald representing Morrison Fountainwood Agoura provided an overview of alternatives proposed, which were addressed in his letter dated December 7, 1998. Mr. Greynald addressed the following concerns: • Signal at the intersection of Spring Road and Charles Street. • Provide conditions to mitigate noise. • Spring Road from "C" Street to Walnut Canyon required to provide two lanes and restrict east /west turn movements to limit traffic. • The proposed park shall include paved area. Tina May, 13853 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Moorpark. Tina May, an adjacent property owner, said this proposal would enhance property value, but was concerned about traffic circulation, and trucks on Walnut Canyon. Edward Pete Peters, 7155 Walnut Canyon Road, Moorpark. Mr. Peters also stated his concerns of traffic circulation on Walnut Canyon. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, Moorpark. Ms. Mikos spoke about her concern for the wilderness and preserved area. She questioned if 607 dwelling units would be an appropriate use. Bill Poleri, 6863 Trojan Court, Moorpark. Mr. Poleri offered suggestions regarding traffic circulation at the Happy Camp site. Mr. Poleri felt that the Charles Street residents should not be impacted and that Campus Park Drive was best to provide S: \Community Development \COMMISSION \MINUTES \1998 final \F 1998 -12 -14 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 14, 1998 Pacie 3 a four lane thoroughfare. Dennis Miller, 229 Charles Street, Moorpark. Mr. Miller suggested a cul -de -sac at Charles Street. Mark Stanley, 721 Sir George Court, Moorpark. Mr. Stanley said there were too many restrictions concerning traffic circulation for the Walnut Canyon circulation pattern. The Commission discussed at length circulation patterns and the feasibility of deleting truck traffic on Spring Road, and widening Charles Street to "C" Street. MOTION: Commissioner Acosta moved and Commissioner Miller seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. PC -98 -362 recommending certification for the project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) , approval of General Plan Amendment No. 95 -2, Zone Change 95 -4, Specific Plan No. 95 -2 (Specific Plan 2), and recommended conditions of approval to the City Council with the addition of the following: Condition - A Class I bikeway (separated from the travel way) shall be constructed along the westerly right -of- way of Spring Road from Charles Street to "C" Street Condition - The proposed dedication of a middle school site shall be recognized as fulfilling the intent of provision of seven acres of public /institutional land within the Specific Plan. Motion approved by a 5:0 unanimous voice vote. 10. Discussion Items None 11. Announcements of Future Agenda Items A heartfelt "thank you" to fellow Commissioners and City staff expressed by Planning Commissioner Bart Miller, as he informed all of his decision to not reapply as Planning Commissioner. Mr. Miller's term of service dated April 3, 1991 through December 1998. 12. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m. S: \Community Development \COMMISSION \MINUTES \1998 final \F 1998 -12 -14 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 14, 1998 William F. Otto, Chai for Gary Lowenberg, Chairman ATTEST: B rry Ho n Community ve Paae 4 S: \Community Development \COMMISSION \MINUTES \1998 final \F 1998 -12 -14 pcm.doc