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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2001 0326 PC REGPlanning Commission, Moorpark, California Minutes of March 26, 2001 Page -1- The Regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on March 26, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., was held at the Moorpark Civic Center Council Chambers, 799 Moorpark, California 93021. 1) CALL TO ORDER: Janice Parvin, Chair called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Bill Otto, Vice Chair led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3) ROLL CALL: Janice Parvin, Chairperson William F. Otto, Vice Chairperson Mark DiCecco Paul Haller Kipp Landis All Commissioners were present at the meeting. Staff attending the meeting included Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development, John Libiez, Planning Manager /Advance, Lynn Harris, Planning Manager /Current, Walter Brown, City Engineer, Steve Craig, The Planning Corporation, and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4) PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Presentation by Southern California Edison concerning energy conservation and provisions for service. Southern California Edison representatives, Rudy Gonzales, Regional Manager Southern California Edison, Marvin Fernandes, Account Manager, and Elisa Torres, Technical Specialist, Southern California Customer Service Business Unit, spoke in reply to the Commissions concerns as follows: • Communities continue to receive and consider development applications, with servicing utility corporations responding through Will Serve letters. Given the energy crunch, can developments continue to be served? What if any limitations are there or will 01MM26*cm 4W1 6.36 PM r Planning Commission, Moorpark, California Minutes of March 26, 2001 Page- 2 - there be that effects local development options and community economic and growth considerations. Response: The representatives of Southern California Edison stated it is "business as usual," and current energy supply's meet the needs of today. • What programs, existing or proposed, does Edison intend to implement that will enhance energy conservation? Edison responded with whole house energy efficient systems and construction; appliance exchange /rebate programs; solar system development, etc. What incentives will be given to existing developments," including residential, commercial or industrial for conversions or energy upgrades leading to reduction in consumption. Response: Education and training programs are currently being provided. Examples of some of these programs are: �" • Residential walk- through audits, which provides information to customers concerning efficiency, operations and daily usage. • The California Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) provides incentives for builders to improve the efficiency of new residential construction by building 30 percent beyond national Model Energy Code requirements. Also known as Energy Star Homes, this program is intended to respond to AB970. In return for building up to 30% beyond code, some local governments have agreed to reward home builders by processing CEEP submittals more rapidly than those that simply meet code. 5) REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None 6) CONSENT CALENDAR: Planning Commission Minutes of March 12, 2001. Motion: Commissioner Haller moved and Commissioner Otto seconded a motion to approve the Planning Commission minutes of March 12, 2001. O1Mar26 -pcm Planning Commission, Moorpark, California Minutes of March 26, 2001 Page- 3 - Motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. 7) PUBLIC COMMENTS: a) None 8) PUBLIC HEARINGS: a) Consider a request for a General Plan Amendment 98 -01; Zone Change 98 -01; Residential Planned Development Permit No. 98 -02; and Tentative Tract No. 5130; (Moorpark Vistas /Suncal). A General Plan Amendment from Specific Plan to Low Density, a Zone Change from Residential Exclusive 1DU /5 Acres to RPD 1.5 DU /Acre, a Planned Residential Development Permit, and a Tentative Tract Map to create 107 residential lots. The proposed project requests to construct 107 one and two story single family detached residential units on 25 acres of an approximately 70 -acre site with recreational amenities. The project is located along the east side of Walnut Canyon Road (SR -23), north of Wicks Road and south of the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1 administration and maintenance facility. Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and continue the hearing to a date certain. Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development presented the Commission with the staff report. Reference: Staff Report dated March 23, 2001. Steve Craig, Consultant spoke of the environmental issues, i.e. 1) Biology impacts; 2) Small Native American site was identified; 3) Extensive research had been conducted on the geology of the site; 4) Hydrology studies also conducted; and 5) Studies concerning transportation and traffic access, which is limited to a single corridor, along with an emergency secondary access off of Wicks Road. Wayne Loftus, Director spoke about the recent City Council approval of the Arterial Corridor, previously referred to as the SR23 Bypass. 01Mar26 -pcm Planning Commission, Moorpark, California Minutes of March 26, 2001 - 4 - The Commission questioned staff about what other alternatives the applicant had to alleviate traffic circulation. Walter Brown responded that an option of the applicant would be to purchase parcels located on the west side of Walnut Canyon Road to minimize future turning conflicts with the proposed new project entrance. There was much discussion about the recent City Council approval of Spring Road extension to Walnut Canyon Road and related responsibilities of Specific Plan No. 2 and how issues would be secured within the Development Agreement and potential alternatives to Walnut Canyon as the primary access for this project. Testimony received by the following: Bill Rattazzi, 21601 Devenshire Blvd., Suite 116, Chatsworth, CA 91311. Spoke in support of the development. r Ed Pickett, 21601 Devenshire Blvd., Suite 116, Chatsworth, CA 91311. Spoke in support of the development. Joseph Zepf, 905 Oak Bluff Drive, Moorpark, CA 93021. Mr. Zepf spoke about his concerns for left turn traffic movements and safety of those who reside on Walnut Canyon Road or on Wicks Road. Motion: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner DiCecco seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation and continued this item with the public hearing open to the Planning Commission meeting of May 14, 2001. Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote. 9) DISCUSSION ITEMS: None 10) ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None 01Mar26 -pcm Planning Commission, Moorpark, California Minutes of March 26, 2001 Page- 5 - 11) ADJOURNMENT: Motion: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Haller seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote. "- paz�� a ce Parvin, Chairperson ATTEST: Celia LaFleur, Secretary to the Planning Commission O1Mar26 -pcm