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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2001 0924 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 24, 2001 Page 1 The Pegular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on September 24, 2001, in the City Council Chambers; Moorpark Civic: Center; 799 Moorpark Avenue; Moorpark, California 9302].. 1) CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Parvin called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner DiCecco 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, Community Development Director; John Libiez, Planning Manager /Advanced Planning; Walter Brown, City Engineer; Laura Stringer, Senior Management Analyst; and Gail Rice, Secretary II. 4) PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: NONE. 5) REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Wayne Loftus requested that Item #8D - Appeal 2001 -05 (Applicant: Hollister) be moved to the beginning of the public hearing section of the agenda. 6) CONSENT CALENDAR: A) Planning Commission Minutes of September 10, 2001. MOTION: Commissioner DiCecco moved and Commissioner Haller seconded a motion to approve the minutes of September 10, 2001. Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote. 010924 pcm 12/7/01 4:57 PM 11 Packet to CM []Packet to CC Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 24, 2001 E 7) PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 8) PUBLIC HEARINGS: D) Appeal 2001 -05 (Applicant: Hollister) An appeal of the conditions of approval- for Administrative Permit No. 2001 -10 located at 6086 Gabbert Road. The applicant is requesting to eliminate or modify condition lb, 2b, 2c, 2f, 22, 3, 7, 4, and 6. Staff Recommendation: Deny the appeal. Mr. Loftus, stated his concurrence with a request from the applicant's attorney for continuance of this item because the hearing notice was not sent in a timely manner to applicant and applicant's representative. With the agreement of the applicant, Mr. Loftus requested this item be continued, with the public hearing open, to a special meeting on October 15, 2001. Chairperson Parvin opened the public hearing. No speaker cards were submitted. MOTION: Commissioner Otto moved that this meeting be continued to the Special Meeting of October 15, 2001. Commission Landis seconded the motion. Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote. A) Consider an Amendment to the City of Moc Zonina Code Related to Recreational Vehicle Parking and Storage; Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2001 -01 (Applicant: City of Moorpark). Staff Recommendations: 1) Open the Pubic Hearing; accept public testimony and close the Public Hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC- 2001 -- recommending to the City Council approval of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance defining standards and criteria for recreational vehicle parking and storage. Wayne Loftus provided an introduction and background. John Libiez, Planning Manager furnished S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING CommissiCN MINUTES \010924 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 24, 2001 3 the staff presentation (reference staff report, dated September 19, 2001). Mr. Libiez summarized that the purpose of the RV Ordinance is to: • Improve and maintain the aesthetic quality of neighborhoods. • Allow for recreational storage within commercial and industrial zones. • Provide for recreational vehicle parking and storage in residential zones compatible with community character. • Provide reasonable standards for RV parking and storage while maintaining public health, safety and welfare for the community. Mr. Libiez reviewed the changes to the Draft Ordinance that had been incorporated based on Planning Commission comments from the September 10, 2001, workshop. Commissioner Landis questioned the issue of height restriction in the front yard area and the language included in proposed changes to Section 17.24.060.4.a. regarding intrusions in required setbacks. Commissioner Landis also asked whether it was the intent of the Ordinance to allow any parking or storage within the front yard setback. Mr. Libiez and Mr. Loftus responded, clarifying that it was not staff's intention to include provisions for parking or storage of recreational vehicles in front yard setbacks, other than parking of vehicles used for day -to -day transportation. Mr. Loftus further agreed that the language in Section 4.a. required re- wording. Mr. Loftus described the Administrative Permit process proposed for RV parking and storage. Commissioner DiCecco asked staff to clarify that there would be no storage whatsoever in the front yard with staff's proposal. He further requested clarification that the Administrative Permit S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING CommissioN MINUTES \010924 pem.doc _ Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 24, 2001 Page 4 process described by staff would affect every resident who desired RV storage anywhere on their lot. Mr. Loftus confirmed that staff's recommendation included no parking or storage in the front yard setback, and further clarified the impact of the Administrative Permit process. Commissioner Otto expressed concern with the number of requests for permits that the proposed Ordinance may generate, and that the process might be going in the wrong direction, resulting in a burden on city staff and creating an enforcement problem. Discussion between Commission and staff ensued regarding existing facilities for off -site storage of recreational vehicles. — Mr. Libiez stated that there would be a 60 -day delay for the Ordinance to be effective, thirty (30) days longer than normal. He indicated that enforcement efforts would work through the various neighborhoods in the City, taking some time to complete. Chairperson Parvin opened the public hearing. Testimony was received from: Nancy Beers, 6891 N. Westwood Street; Moorpark, CA Ms. Beers discussed the character of her neighborhood; with limited impact from Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC &R's), with most neighbors having boats, recreational vehicles with few, if any, complaints from other neighbors. She further expressed the opinion that the residents should all have the right to make their own choices. S: \Community Development \Everyone\ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \010924 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California ( Minutes of September 24, 2001 5 There were no other speakers. Chairperson Parvin closed the Public Hearing. The Commission expressed the following concerns for the Draft Ordinance, as presented: Commissioner Landis stated that the language of Section 17.24.060 should be changed, regarding the need for covering and to keep areas free of trash. We need to distinguish the difference between vehicles and items under six (61) feet. Commissioners Landis and Otto both expressed concern with the number of people potentially involved and the impact of having them come to City Hall to obtain a permit. They agreed that the Commission needs to solidify where a permit should be required and clarify height restrictions. Commissioner Haller commented that complaints received referred mainly to on- street parking rather than on -site parking. He questioned what happens when the City is left without any city storage and expressed concern with only sixty (60) days for compliance, along with the hardship it could create to homeowners. Commission Landis commented to paving requirements for front yard parking /storage and questioned how much more of the front yard could be paved beyond the 50% already established. Discussion between the Commission and staff concluded that staff would take Commission's' comments and re -draft the Ordinance accordingly, returning on October 15, 2001. MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner DiCecco seconded the motion to continue the item, public hearing open, to the Special Meeting of October 15, 2001, with staff to S! \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \010924 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 24, 2001 Page 6 [a] revise the Draft Ordinance in accordance with the Commission's comments. Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote. MCI MA Recreation Element (OSCAR) to the Moorpark General Plan; General Plan Amendment No. 2001 -04 (Applicant: City of Moorpark). Staff Recommendations: 1) Open the Public Hearing; accept public testimony and close the Public Hearing; 2) Consider the Negative Declaration before making a recommendation to the City Council; 3) Adopt Resolution No. PC- 2001 -- recommending approval of the revised OSCAR to City Council. John Libiez provided the staff presentation, reviewing General Plan Element requirements and the history of the OSCAR Update review, indicating that comments from the Park and Recreation Commission t were incorporated in the Draft being presented. Commissioner DiCecco had a question regarding the graphics on Figure 6, which shows Miller Park as being proposed. Mr. Libiez stated that staff will modify, clarifying Miller Park as an existing park. Commissioner DiCecco questioned the graphics in Figure 2 - Southern California Edison easement identified as natural open space. Mr. Libiez and Mr. Loftus responded, noting that such areas are zoned open space and are identified as opportunities for future open space uses. S: \community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \010924 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 24, 2001 7 Chairperson Parvin commented on Page 54, Policy 1.5 related to wireless communications systems being sensitive to open space, suggesting that rather than listing the various types of facilities, the broader term "wireless communication" be used. There being no public testimony, Chairperson Parvin closed the public hearing. Commissioner Haller made a motion for approval of P.C. Resolution No. 2001 -414, recommending to the City Council adoption of the Update to the Open Space, Conservation and Recreation (OSCAR) Element to the General Plan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Landis. Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote. C) Consider a request for Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 2000 -10 for a 119,650 square foot mini - warehouse /office building located at the northwest corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Goldman Avenue at 875 Los Angeles Avenue. (Applicant: Asadurian Investments) . Staff Recommendations: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony; 2) Continue this request, Public Hearing open, to the meeting of November 12, 2001, with direction to project applicant concerning modifications to the plan, as necessary. Paul Porter, Principal Planner, provided the staff presentation (reference staff report, dated 9/24/01). Commission questions and comments to staff and the applicant included: Commissioner DiCecco questioned: • The access gate and leaving it open rather than solid, which would also be preferred by the Moorpark Police Department. • Parking inside the gate vs. outside. Only nine (9) parking spaces will be used by the office S: \Comnunity Development \Everyone \PLANNING CommissiON MINUTES \010924 pcm.doc _ Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 24, 2001 Page 9 facility, detailing some of the unique characteristics included. He stated that the interior corridors on this facility are wider than most facilities, and that this facility will accommodate fire trucks, large trucks and will be very comfortable for senior members. He commented to the quality of the architectural elements. Ken Carrell, 24338 E1 Toro Road, Suite E -217, Laguna Woods, CA 92653. Mr. Carrell, architect for the project, provided responses to the Commission's concerns. Mr. Carrell stated that the layout is designed for a hook and ladder truck, the largest turning radius required, including 18 -wheel moving vans. The facility is designed for a 52 -foot outside turning radius. He further commented that the setback requirements on Goldman had been in response to staff's earlier direction, but that they would accommodate current requests. He commented that the setbacks on Los Angeles Avenue were in response to discussion with staff. He commented that setback varies, with an average setback of twenty -eight (281) feet, based on a desire to make the site more interesting. Mr. Carrell addressed the reciprocal access easement issue, commenting that it was granted to the adjacent project, but was not required for this project. Mr. Carrell stated that he is happy to work with staff on the architecture, leaving the gate open, and improving the exterior appearance of buildings B & C, and that he would move the building two (21) feet over and add additional landscaping. Commissioner Landis questioned Mr. Carrell concerning the availability of parking inside the gates. S: \Community Development \Everyone\ PLANNING COMISSION MINUTES \010924 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California € Minutes of September 24, 2001 Page 10 Mr. Carrell responded that the parking spaces inside were for office staff and the outside parking was for visitors gaining access through the manager by telephone or access code. Mr. Haller questioned the discrepancy between the stated turning radius and the dimension shown on the plan, and recommendations on stacking. Mr. Carrell responded, citing changes in the requirements for turning radius, but stating the dimension shown on the plan met current requirements. Discussion between Mr. Carrell, Commissioner Haller and staff concluded that an additional two (21) feet might be achieved. Mr. Carrell further stated that the stacking shown on the plan was consistent with his experience, but could accommodate staff's recommendation. Commissioner DiCecco requested clarification of the area in the northeast corner being used as a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) facility, as to how water was going to get to that area. Mr. Carrell responded that the area was landscaped with grass. Commissioner DiCecco expressed concern that the client could address staff's recommendations and still make the project work. Commissioner DiCecco further questioned staff's request for an additional eight (81) feet. Mr. Carrell stated that he would prefer not to pull the buildings back because that side has no windows. Commissioner DiCecco commented that many people use that side for lunch under the tree. Commissioner Otto questioned the average setback from Los Angeles Avenue. Mr. Carrell commented that he did not calculate the average, and that he had worked with staff on the concept of varying setbacks. Commissioner Otto requested Walter Brown's comments on the stacking issue, and the discrepancy on the turning radius. Mr. Brown responded on both issues, S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COFAIISSION MINUTES \010924 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 24, 2001 commenting to concerns with moving vans pulling in and not being able to take immediate access and that geometry of truck turns is based on Caltrans requirements. Chairperson Parvin questioned landscape plans regarding palms trees and berming. Mr. Carrell responded that the palm trees had been removed from the plan at staff's request, and that berming had been added. Applicant will submit a new landscape plan, if staff requests one. Chairperson Parvin also requested clarification of building elevations on Los Angeles Avenue. Mr. Carrell responded with a description of his intention to reduce flatness of the previous plan. Bob Cheney 5060 Goldman Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021 Mr. Cheney , Resident manager at A to Z Self - Storage, commented that this facility is only eighty (80) yards from his storage facility. He further expressed concerns with traffic and access to facilities. He questioned the possibility of a traffic signal. He further discussed the percentages of his business coming from areas outside of Moorpark, stating his concern that another facility in the area is not needed. Commissioner Haller asked Mr. Cheney what his percent of vacancy was. Mr. Cheney responded that his facility was ninety -two (92 %) percent occupied as of this morning. He had twenty -seven (27) vacancies. Commissioner DiCecco asked about the stacking issue, how often, what is the percentage, and what is the size of the vehicles? Mr. Cheney responded, citing examples of his operation. S: \CO I=ity Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \010924 pcm.dOc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 24, 2001 Page 12 Commissioner Landis questioned Mr. Cheney 's attrition rate. Mr. Cheney responded with statistics of his operation. Commission discussion included the following: Commissioner Haller commented that he would like to see the project come back with the stacking issue addressed and additional landscaping. Also, he stated the applicant should address the turning radius to within sixty (601) feet, instead of fifty -two (521) feet. Commissioner Landis commented on the need to resolve the easement issue, stating that the applicant and staff could likely work out the other issues. Commissioner Otto commented on the concern and r / displeasure at having to deal with businesses that may not provide an economic basis for success, citing examples. Commissioner Otto commented that staff's recommendations appear reasonable. Commissioner DiCecco commented on the following issues: • Access gate issue can be worked out with staff and the police department, and no problem with open gate, as long as buildings B and C architecture blends in. • No issue with parking, but agree with stacking issue, and circulation issue and is concerned with getting an 18- wheeler into site and concurs with staff comments. • Building height is all right and waiver of loading area is alright. • Setbacks for landscaping are per code, but possible flexibility in NPDES area. • Prefers landscape buffer in easement area. • Comments on economic feasibility. • A little more polishing of architecture, i including 2nd floor office space windows, seeing S: \Commmity Development \Everyone\ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \010924 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 24, 2001 what the signage looks like and all setback requirements have to be met before we go any further. Commissioner Parvin commented to: • Landscape and architecture could be enhanced, preferring submittal of a new landscape plan. • Agreeing with staff's recommendation for setbacks on Los Angeles Avenue and Goldman Avenue. • Leniency with north corner, if possible. • Reciprocal easement issue, a problem, as applicant will lose property. • Circulation with 18- wheelers on -site had not been envisioned. All Commissioners were in agreement with the setbacks on Los Angeles Avenue to be thirty (301) feet and the setback on Goldman should be twenty (201) feet, per the code. MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner Haller seconded the motion to accept the recommendations and continue the public hearing open to November 12, 2001 (subsequently changed to a special meeting of November 13, 2001 due to a holiday). Motion was passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote. 9) DISCUSSION ITEMS: NONE 10) ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Wayne Loftus provided information on the following future agenda items: • October 8, 2001 regular meeting cancelled. • Council request for Public Hearing to rescind Ordinance for Specific Plan No. 8 to be tentatively scheduled for Special Meeting on October 15, 2001. S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \010924 pom.doc r Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of September 24, 2001 Page 14 • Continuation of Appeal No. 2001 -05 (Applicant: Hollister) to the October 15, 2001 meeting. • Affordable Housing Workshop on October 22, 2001, but may be moved to October 29, 2001. Staff is still working on the date. • Regular Planning Commission meeting on November 12, 2001, may need shifting due to the holiday. • Scheduling a few things for the Commission to look at, such as the Cypress Land Industrial Project and the Target Project. • Development Agreement referrals for West Pointe and SunCal. • West Pointe Project will go to Council next week. • Wireless Communication Ordinance. • Modifications to a number of Zoning Ordinances. Chairperson Country Days Street. 11) ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Commissioner adjourned at ATTEST: Parvin announced that this weekend is and the parade begins at 9:30 a.m. on High Landis moved to adjourn the meeting. Otto seconded the motion. The meeting was 10:40 p.m. ani a Parvin, Chairperson J Deborah S. Traffenstedt Acting Community Development Director $: \C=m ity Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \010924 pom.f2.doc