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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2000 0508 PC REGJoint Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2000 1 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Mark DiCecco called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair, Janice Parvin led the Pledge of Allegiance Recess Planning Commission Regular Meeting to Joint Workshop with the Parks & Recreation Commission Convene Joint Workshop of the Planning Commission and Special Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission 3. ROLL CALL Planning Commissioner's DiCecco, Parvin, Haller, Landis, and Otto. All Planning Commissioner's were present at the meeting. Parks & Recreation Commissioner's Dubreuil, Hare, Catrambone, Pflaumer, Thompson. Commissioner's Hare and Pflaumer were absent from the meeting. Staff attending the meeting included Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development, Mary Lindley, Director of Community Services, John Libiez, Planning Manager /Advanced Planning, Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer, Steve Craig, The Planning Corporation, and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4. PUBLIC WORKSHOP: Open Space Conservation and Recreation (OSCAR) Element A. Staff and Consultant Presentation. 1. Brief overview of General Plan requirements. 2. Organization, purpose and content of proposed OSCAR. B. Question and Answer Period Between Staff and Commissions. C. Public Comment. D. Comments and Suggestions to Staff and Consultant by both Commissions. M: ICLafleuAUPG4Wmdes12Wftkufes1 =-MOB- pcpdrmkte &dx Joint Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting May 8, 2000 Page 2 E. Adjourn Workshop; or, Continue workshop to date certain. Wayne! Loftus, Director provided the opening presentation. Steve! Craig, the Consultant gave background information concerning the City's accomplishments, intent and purpose Of the OSCAR Element. John Libiez, Planning Manager continued the presentation while referencing the staff report dated May 2, 2000. Mr. Libie!z's presentation touched on proposed policies and strategies for consideration. • Protection of viewsheds • Preservation and expansion of greenbelts • Inventory and designation of resource management areas • Preservation and protection of biologic, paleontological and cultural resources • Conservation and protection of ground water aquifers • Open space resource set asides for Specific Plans • Dedications or easement rights to conserve open space resources • Management of mineral resources within the designated General Plan Planning Area • In conjunction with the Land Use Element, provide for land use designations that preserve, protect and manage open space resources and permit reasonable development while implementing any adopted land use initiatives. • Establish parkland ratios and equal access to facilities • Provide for adoption of a Master Parks and Recreation Plan. • Ensure a variety of recreational opportunities for community residents. Publ'_c comment received from Dr. Roseann Mikos, 14371 E. Cambridge Street, Moorpark, CA 93021. Ms. Mikos provided comments regarding the OSCAR Draft and encouraged it's M:ICL&F*uA MC- minutesIT000minuMs12000 .0508 -pc p&r minutes.dx Joint Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting May 8, 2000 Page 3 completion with emphasis on preservation and maintenance of Open Space and resources and supported continued workshop discussions on the element. The OSCAR meeting opened for discussion by the Commissions' and the following comments were provided. Park; and Recreation comments: A. The OSCAR Element needs to articulate a vision of what we would like to see and the master plan for future park site types and uses at these park sites. B. Parks and Recreation Commission needs to determine appropriate areas for consideration for future recreational facilities. C. Consideration should be given to an overview of Areas of Interest and designation of some type of zoning that allows the City to strengthen the Areas of Interest. D. Some form of Open Space or buffer zones between cities /urban development and open space agricultural areas should be explored. E. Enhance Open Space, including provisions for a trail system. F. Land Use /Map designations should also show where development takes place. G. Consider the Arroyo Simi Management Plan, including unimproved trails, and consider the ability to tie -in with the Simi Valley trail system; also there should be a tie -in with neighboring cities to create buffer areas. H. Consider another workshop meeting with staff to discuss the Area of Interest, Trails, and (open space) preservation and report to the recommendations of the Parks & Recreation Commission to the Planning Commission. I. Research Grants /Funding mechanisms for open space. J. Consider options for passive Open Space. VI CLa8euAMVPC -mimtes120000nufes12000-05 08- pc- p&rm1nutes.dx Joint Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting May 8, 2000 Page 4 K. The Parks & Recreation Commission should consider the City's Master Plan for Parks. L. Consider collection of Quimby Fees as a preference to parkland dedication. M. Develop a long -term plan for open space and trails, which would be compatible and interface with other cities and nearby Open Space facilities /uses. Planning Commission comments and questions for future discussion include: A. Identify any new projects that are affected by the new OSCAR Element. B. Will there be any conflict with the present Tierra Rejada Greenbelt? C. The "Relationship of the Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element to Other Elements of the General Plan," should be identified in the City's Goals and r. Objectives. D. Should the OSCAR Element be adopted before the Rural Estate Reserve land use designation? E. What latitude does the City have concerning the Area of Interest? F. Should Rural Estate Reserve land use designations be within the OSCAR? G. Identify neighborhoods, parks, and neighboring city parks and facilities on maps. H. Develop a Master Trail Plan I. Consideration should be given to working with the Moorpark Unified School District to develop courts, and a community swimming pool. MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Dubreuil seconded a motion to adjourn the Joint Meeting of the Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission and reconvene to the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. M:ICLsftwAMVT mmutss12000 MAs12000-05 08-pap&mmuW doc Joint Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting May 8, 2000 Page 5 5. PROCLAMATIONS COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None 6. REORDERING OR ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA None 7. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2000 Consensus of the Commission to revise the minutes to refle!Ct "Air Space Condominium," and "Lot Line." MOTION: Commissioner Parvin moved and Commissioner Haller seconded a motion to approve the minutes of April 10, 2000, as revised. Motion passed with a unanimous (5:0) voice vote. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Consider Conformity with the General Plan Circulation Element of a Request to Vacate a Portion of Los Angeles Avenue East Right -Of -Way at Condor Drive in Tract 3992 (Rice Development - Applicant). Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution (Resolution No. PC- 2000 -390) finding that the proposed vacation of the right -of -way is consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element. Presented by Wayne Loftus, reference Staff Report dated: April. 18, 2000. MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Haller seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. PC- 2000 -390 finding that the proposed vacation of a portion of Los Angeles Avenue at Condor Drive is consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element. Motion passed with a unanimous (5:0) voice vote. M: ICLafieuMIPC- minutes12000minutes12000 -05 08-p"&rminutes.doc Joint Planning /Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting May 8, 2000 Page 6 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Wayne! Loftus provided a brief overview of current projects staff is working on, i.e. Housing and Safety Elements and the upcoming Industrial Planned Development Permit No. IPD 99 -4 scheduled for June 12, 2000. 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. ATTEST: Celia LaFleur, Secretary to the Planning Commission MACLOwN&C- mimW2000mim 12000. 0506- pc- p&ranWS.Ux G Mark Di e o, Chairman