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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2000 1009 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 9, 2000 Page 1 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on October 9, 2000, at the Moorpark Civic Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1) CALL TO ORDER Chairman DiCecco called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Landis led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. 3) ROLL CALL: Mark DiCecco - Chair Janice Parvin - Vice Chair Paul Haller Kipp Landis William F. Otto All Commissioners were present. Staff attending the meeting included John Libiez, Planning Manger, Walter Brown, City Engineer, Craig Malin, Assistant Planner, and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 9) PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None.. 5) REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: 6) CONSENT CALENDAR: September 25, 2000, Planning Commission Minutes Motion: Commissioner Parvin moved and Commissioner Haller seconded a motion to approve the minutes of September 25, 2000. Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote. 7) PUBL:[C COMMENTS: 8) PUBLIC HEARINGS: A) City of Moorpark Zone Ordinance Amendment No. ZOA 2000 -01, Applicant: City of Moorpark. (Public Searing continued open from September 11, 2000.) Consideration of a Zoning Code Amendment to amend Section 17.52.060 related to Change of Use for a Non - conforming Use to allow a change in use upon City Council authorization r a Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 9, 2000 Page 2 without need for Council approved Conditional Use Permit as currently required. Staff Recommendation: Accept public testimony, and continue the hearing open to October 23, 2000. John Libiez, Planning Manager provided the Commission with the presentation and recommended continuing the open hearing to October 23, 2000, to allow time for City Attorney review of the draft amendment language. Testimony received from the following: Lynn Owens, 4647 Adonis Place, Moorpark, CA. Ms. Owens, commended the Commission for taking the time to reconsider and provide further review of this ordinance amendment. Motion: Commissioner Parvin moved and Commissioner Landis seconded a motion to continue Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA 2000 -01 to the Planning Commission meeting of October 23, 2000. Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote. Consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2000 -03, Applicant: Compass Telecom Services. A request to allow the installation of twelve (12) cellular antennas placed in three groups of four antennas, with each group mounted on a twelve foot high mounting pole at the Ventura County Water Tank Reservoir Facility #2, 1,400 feet east of Moorpark College and north of the 118 Freeway. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. PC -2000- approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2000 -03 on the application of Compass Telecom Services. John Libiez, Planning Manager introduced the proposal. Craig Malin, Assistant Planner presented the staff report to the Commission. Reference: Staff Report dated October 5, 2000. The public hearing opened. 2000 -1009 pcm Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 9, 2000 Commissioner Parvin commented that she had concerns that the current AT &T antenna was very visible from Villa del Arroyo Mobilehome Park. Michael Blackwell, Compass Telecom Services, 17870 Skypark Circle, #102, Irvine, CA representing Meticom requested verification of Condition Nos. 12, 17, and 19. John Libiez responded that Condition Nos. 12, 17 and 19 were standard conditions for a Conditional Use Permit, and that staff would meet with the applicant to discuss the details. He also stated Condition No. 19 pertains to condition compliance costs, the amount of money needed to meet all conditions, and to receive an occupancy permit. Mr. Blackwell, requested clarification on Condition No. 23, the requirement to provide space for an additional City antenna free of charge if required by the City. Mr. Blackwell said that it felt wrong, and that this might interfere with other antennas. Mr. Blackwell requested further clarification, and how will the space be utilized, and if the City had space from other approved carriers, why do you need Compass? John Libiez responded that if the City needed an antenna for a future communications system, it desires to reserve a location for such an antenna similar to any other easement. He also stated the City would not wish to install any system that interfered with the applicant's. Mr. Blackwell asked if there was any cost to the applicant to provide the "free antenna space." Mr. Blackwell also questioned Condition No. 26, a requirement concerning grading during the rainy season. Mr. Blackwell said no grading would take place, and the site would remain geological stable, and that there was no justification for an erosion control requirement. Walter Brown, City Engineer, responded that this was a City /County mandate, to the degree required is determined on the ground disturbance, i.e. trenches, spread earthy materials 2000 -1009 pcm Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California (� Minutes of October 9, 2000 into the watershed, and is typically a standard condition. Commissioner Parvin questioned if the applicant would provide trees to cover the existing AT &T antenna. Mr. Blackwell said, legally he could not interfere with the AT &T antenna without causing a problem, but it may be possible to work with AT &T for a solution. Commissioner Parvin questioned if service was provided to customers in the Moorpark area, and where the nearest Compass's antenna was located. Mr. Blackwell stated it was a site located in Simi Valley, and was Metrocom deployed. Chairman DiCecco asked if the applicant had the opportunity to review the report and conditions with staff. Mr. Blackwell responded he had received the report on Friday, 4:30 p.m. Commissioner Haller questioned if the applicant was satisfied with the staff response concerning Condition Nos. 12, 17, and 19. Mr. Blackwell, said he would like explanation of other fees. The public hearing closed at 7:43 p.m. Commissioner Landis said he had concerns about the feasibility and safety, i.e., height of the parameter fencing and stated he was satisfied that the conditions cover these concerns of fencing and visual impacts. Regarding the applicant's concern over Condition No. 23, concerning access of easement to allow the City to place an antenna, this is something that prior applicants have agreed to and that he supports staffs recommendation. Commissioner Haller, stated he was satisfied with staff responses to concerns with Condition No. 23, Item 5 City Engineer, and watershed, and would like staff to provide wording that addresses the technical difficulty. Commissioner Parvin stated regarding Condition No. 23, standard fire, emergency and general communications are going to broadband wireless. She also stated visual screening of all antennas is needed and anyone 2000 -1009 pcm Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 9, 2000 who wants to come into our City must have a requirement attached that allows the City to gain antenna sites. Commissioner Otto, yesterday, that the freeway, and the 60' Condition No. 23, h has the City made antennas? said he had visited the site site was visible 200 yards from antenna barely is seen. Regarding asked how many other applicants this same requirement of shared Mr. Libiez responded, Waterworks facility, Carlsberg, and Toll Bros. are future site possibilities, and that we have perhaps six or seven currently. Commissioner Otto questioned if the City had exercised the opportunity to have an antenna. Mr. Libiez responded no. Motion: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Otto seconded a motion to approve Resolution No. PC- 2000 -397 recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2000 -03 on the application of Compass Telecom Services and further recommended that staff meet with the applicant to resolve screening and modification of Condition No. 26.a. Motion approved with a 5:0 unanimous voice vote. 9) DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. 10) ANNOUNCEMENTS OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Brief discussion concerning Planning Commission's Holiday schedule. Summary of October 23, items for consideration are West Pointe Homes EIR, Zoning Ordinance Amendment No 2000 -1. November 13, tentatively scheduled are West Pointe Homes EIR (continued from 10/13) and the introduction to the Housing and Safety Elements. Industrial Planned Development proposals for Triliad, and introduction to Zone Code Amendments (Title 17 Cleanup). 2000 -1009 pcm Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 9, 2000 November 27, West Pointe Homes GPA, ZC, RPD, TTM, and continued Housing & Safety Elements, and tentatively scheduled is Suncal. December 11, West Pointe Homes continued items, Suncal, and the OSCAR Element reintroduced. January 2001, Land Use & Circulation Element Workshops, OSCAR continued from December 11. February 2001, General Plan items from January continued 11) ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Parvin motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. The time being 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: r Celia LaFleur, Secretary to the Planning Commission V. 2000 -1009 pom