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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2001 0910 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 10, 2001 Page 1 of 6 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on September 10, 2001, in the City Council Chambers, Moorpark Civic Center, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California 93021. 1) CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Janice Parvin called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chairperson William Otto led the Pledge of Allegiance. 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 /Advanced Planning, Walter Brown, City Engineer, Laura Stringer, Senior Management Analyst, and Celia LaFleur, Administrative Secretary. 4) PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: IkCr3rr 5) REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None 6) CONSENT CALENDAR: A) Planning Commission Minutes of August 27, 2001 MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Otto seconded a motion to approve the minutes of August 27, 2001. Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote. S:ICamnun#y Devebpmmt EverycnelPLANNING COMMISSION MINUTESW10910 pcm.doo0I0910 pcm 11/W12:18 PM Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 10, 2001 2 of 6 7) PUBLIC COMMENTS: None 8) PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 9) DISCUSSION ITEMS: A) Conduct a Public Workshop Related to Recreational Vehicle Parking; Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2001.01 (Applicant: City of Moorpark) . Staff Recommen 1. Open the workshop; staff presentation; public comments; 2. Provide staff direction preferred inclusions to Recreational Vehicle Ordinance and set ordinance for public hearing the Planning Commission on September 24, 2001. dation: accept as to Storage before Mr. Loftus, Director of Community Development opened the discussion item by providing background information relating to the purpose and intent of this proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Mr. Libiez, Planning Manager provided the staff presentation. Reference: Staff Report dated September 7, 2001. Mr. Libiez introduced the topics of consideration and staff's recommendation on each of the following: 1. What vehicles or recreational equipment should be included in the regulations? 2. How long should recreational vehicles be permitted to park or be stored? 3. Where may a recreational vehicle be parked or stored upon a lot? 4. Should the height of the recreational vehicle stored be restricted ?'� 5. What if any additional restrictions or criteria should apply to recreational vehicle parking or storage? 5.1 Paving 5.2 Fencing 5.3 Ownership of vehicles 5.4 Occupancy of the recreational vehicle. 5.5 Encroachments 5.6 Vehicle registration /licensing Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 10, 2001 Page 3 of 6 5.7 Number of recreational vehicles permitted. 5.8 Utility services. Commissioner Landis questioned staff about the type of complaints that the City receives concerning recreational vehicles and equipment. Mr. Loftus replied adjacent property owners that recreational vehicles were unsightly, of residential lots did not have adequate most residential lots are minimal in size square feet), and under current code many c( un- enforceable. complaints were and a majority storage space, (6,000 - 7,000 )mplaints may be Commissioner DiCecco said the first task would be to identify vehicles or recreational equipment, which should be included in the regulations. Commissioner Otto concurred and said the homeowner needs know what is included under the definition of recreational vehicles or equipment. Commissioner Haller questioned why on- street parking was not addressed. Mr. Libiez said that the issue of on- street parking is addressed by the California Vehicle Code and Title: 10 of the Municipal Code. Commissioner Landis initiated a discussion about the types of recreational vehicles, referencing height, overall size, and equipment maintenance. Mr. Loftus said the focus of the proposed amendment centered on the aesthetics of the community, giving cons:.deration to increasing screening or off -site storage. Commissioner Landis commented that perhaps the homeowners Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions could address issues at concern. Mr. Libiez responded that the CC &R's are not subject to enforcement by staff and that the City does not track or enforce CC &R violators. Commissioner Otto expressed his concern with the limited opportunities for off -site storage. Mr. Loftus said that the private sector is responsive, and the issue is widely known and has not gone unnoticed. Consideration can be Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 10, 2001 Page 4 of 6 given to the phasing and implementation of these new restrictions. Mr. Libiez added that the draft ordinance will contain recommendations as to methods of approval and zones where allowed. Chair. Parvin concurred with Commissioner Otto and added that without a resolution to offer it was difficult to tell the homeowners they were in violation. Mr. Libiez opened the discussion on how long the recreational vehicles should be permitted to park or be stored. Mr. Libiez identified that 72 hours was staff's recommendation and was reasonable for the purpose of cleaning or for routine maintenance. Mr. Libiez added that park,_ng or storage for longer than seventy -two hours in a front: area or on street might be permitted subject to a spec'-al vehicle sticker, or placard. Sticker programs tend to be on an annual basis. Placards in general are issued on a monthly basis. The total days in any calendar year is frequently limited to sixty or ninety days and is prorated for the portion of the year remaining, upon the date of first: application. Commissioner Otto recommended 72 hours on- street parking of recreational vehicles without any special permit; a placard for 14 days within a one year period for the homeowner; a placard for 30 days for an out- of -town visitor. Mr. Loftus recommendation was 30 days total (annually) for owner and visitor permits at the same address. Mr. Loftus talked about staff's recommendation of an Administrative Permit process to obtain approval to park recreational vehicles /equipment permanently on -site, and recommended it be treated like any accessory structure. The Commission's discussion included issues concerning setbacks, lot coverage and aesthetics, and whether a recreational vehicle could be parked in the driveway where a third car garage is permitted, providing that it would not deny access to other required parking areas, or preclude sight distance where required. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 10, 2001 Page 5 of 6 Chairperson Parvin questioned if staff had any recommendations concerning recreational vehicle rooftops being viewed from adjacent properties. Staff commented that in some instances the elevation differential would allow roof views, but that judiciously placed landscaping could reduce visibility. The following was the consensus of the Commission, which substantially concurred with staff recommendations. a) A Temporary RV Parking Permit to allow 30 day parking ;annual permit); b) where parking is permitted in a residential zone it must be aesthetically compatible; c) Administrative Permit approval required with permanent parking on any residential lot, agricultural lot, or open space lot. Other permits for storage in commercial or industrial zones; d) Phasing to obtain compliance; e) Paving shall be of a material to match existing when driveway is expanded or which is aesthetically appropriate; use of turf block is encouraged; f) Fencing shall not prohibit sight distance; 6 foot high; use of vegetation in conjunction is mandatory; g) Use landscaping to soften /mask a recreational parking area; h) Connection to utility services not permitted except for short periods for minor maintenance; i) with the exception of limited RV parking in front setbacks all RV's shall be placed where permanent accessory structures would be permitted; j) RV's in front areas limited to 6 foot height. k) Staff indicated a lack of support for parking in front setback areas. 10) ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Mr. Loftus identified items that would be on the Commission's Meeting Agenda of September 24, 2001. They were RV Parking and Storage Ordinance, OSCAR Element Update, Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 2000 -10; and Appeal 2001 -05. a Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California ( Minutes of September 10, 2001 11) ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:42 p.m. ATTEST: Celia LaFleur, Secretary to the Planning Commission 6 of 6 Ani)ce Parvin, Chairperson