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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2002 0211 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 Pacxe 1 1) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Parvin called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Parvin led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3) ROLL CALL: Janice Parvin, Chair William F. Otto, Vice -chair Mark DiCecco, Commissioner Paul Haller, Commissioner Kipp Landis, Commissioner Commissioners DiCecco, Haller, Landis, Vice -chair Otto and Chair Parvin were all present. Staff attending the meeting included Steven Kueny, City Manager; Deborah Traffenstedt, Acting Community Development Director; Paul Porter, Principal Planner; Walter Brown, City Engineer; Laura Stringer, Senior Management Analyst; and Gail Rice, Secretary II. 4) PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A) Consider Selection of Chair and Vice -chair for 2002. MOTION: Chair Parvin moved and Commissioner Landis seconded a motion to nominate Commissioner Otto to serve as Chair. Motion Carried (5:0 Roll Call Vote). MOTION: Commissioner Parvin moved and Chair Otto seconded a motion to nominate Commissioner Landis to serve as Vice - chair. Motion Carried (Unanimous 5:0 voice vote). S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \2002 Final \020211 - pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 Page 2 5) REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None. 6) CONSENT CALENDAR: A) Planning Commission Minutes of November 13, 2001, Special Meeting. B) Planning Commission Minutes of November 19, 2001, Special Meeting. C) Planning Commission Minutes of November 26, 2001. Staff noted a correction to Item 8.A. of the November 13, 2001, minutes to reflect that Commissioner Landis seconded the motion. Chair Otto commented on a desire that the minutes reflect more information to help indicate the view of the speaker. MOTION: Commissioner DiCecco moved and Vice -chair Landis seconded a motion to approve the minutes for the November 13 (as corrected), November 19, and November 26, 2001, meetings. Motion carried. (Unanimous 5:0 voice vote.) 7) PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 8) PUBLIC HEARINGS: Consider Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 2001 -01, a request for Construction of a 357,621 square foot commercial center and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5321 for subdivision of approximately 29 acres into eight lots. Staff Recommendations: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, discuss issues identified in staff report, and close the public hearing; 2) Consider that the Environmental Impact Report for the Amended Carlsberg Specific Plan S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \2002 Final \020211 - pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 Page 3 adequately addresses the impacts of the proposed commercial project; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 2002 - recommending to the City Council approval of Commercial Planned Development No. 2001 -01 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5321, subject to conditions of approval; 4) Recommend that the City Council direct the Planning Commission to initiate study of modifications to Chapter 17.30 of the Zoning Ordinance and /or Ordinance No. 195 related to lighting; 5) Recommend that the City Council direct the Planning Commission to initiate study of amendment of the Carlsberg Specific Plan related to signage. Paul Porter, Principal Planner, gave the staff report pointing out that the Planning Commission would need to provide direction on several issues, including: • Recommendation on the appropriateness of permitting the overhang of the pedestrian walkways as shown on the site plan; • Recommendation to the City Council regarding whether the Caltrans right -of -way along New Los Angeles Avenue provides an acceptable landscaped setback for the project; • Recommendation to the City Council on initiation of a zoning amendment pertaining to lighting standards for the Carlsberg Specific Plan SR /C /BP Overlay Zone; • Recommendation to the City Council on initiation of amendment of the Signage Plan section of the Community Design Plan for the Carlsberg Specific Plan to allow the requested pylon signs, including the one offsite location. The Planning Commission queried staff regarding: • Sufficiency of stacking for access into the project from New Los Angeles Avenue; • Clarification of overhang permitted for 20 foot parking spaces; S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \2002 Final \020211 - pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 Paqe 4 • Caltrans right -of -way landscaping; • 50% tree canopy shading requirement; • Lighting fixture proposed by the applicant; • Retaining walls; • Condition 32(b): As to the requirement, if any for City council approval of the art work placed per "Art in Public Places" program; • Condition 33: Clarification of specimen tree sizes and removal of trees on site; • Condition 39: As to why the project should not include skylights; • Condition 52: As to which buildings are referred to; • Condition 19: As to what the shaded areas on Tentative Tract Map referred to. Staff provided responses. Chair Otto opened the public hearing. Robert Exel: Applicant's representative, Zelman Retail Partners; 515 South Figueroa, Suite 1230; Los Angeles, CA 90071 Mr. Exel provided a summary of interested retailers, including Target and Kohl's. He added that additional prospects included T J Maxx, Michael's, Linens -N- Things, Bath and Body Works, a cellular company, Famous Footwear, Quizno's, Java Juice, Panda Express and Baja 'Express. Mr. Exel further stated that no leases had been signed yet, but several of the prospects were very interested. Mr. Exel addressed the major challenge of getting Kohl's open by March 2003, and retaining smaller tenants without the two large anchors. S: \Community Deve lopment\Everyone\ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \2002 Final \020211 - pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 Paqe 5 Brian Wolfe, Architect, P &R Architects; 111 W. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA. Mr. Wolfe provided a brief history of working with staff, and addressing feedback from the Planning Commission and City Council on the architecture and site plan, summarizing the changes that had been made to the site plan, building orientation, architectural detail and landscaping. He further discussed materials and colors proposed for the project. Mr. Wolfe described the attempts to meet a level of quality while balancing the project budget. Mr. Wolfe provided further details of the project, including its pedestrian scale environment and food court amenities. Mr. Wolfe also discussed the applicant's request for the option to do skylights over the stockroom for better energy efficiency for the Target building as will as other retail tenant buildings. Mr. Wolfe concluded his presentation with details of the proposed master sign program. Charles Foley, Landscape Consultant, 320 Loma Avenue; Long Beach, CA 90814 Mr. Foley addressed the proposed site landscaping, hardscape features and lighting. He provided the Commission with details of the project theme, Caltrans right -of -way landscaping issues, shade coverage, plant material, walkways (including paving materials), planter areas, bike storage and pedestrian circulation. Larry Gates, Civil Engineer, 8175 E. Kaiser Boulevard; Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Mr. Gates stated that he was available for questions. Clare Look - Jaeger, Traffic Engineer, Linscott Law Greenspan, 234 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 400; Pasadena, CA 91101 Ms. Look - Jaeger offered to answer any traffic - related questions. S: \Community Deve lopment\Everyone\ PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \2002 Final \020211 - pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 Paae 6 The Commission queried the applicant and commented on the following: • Master Sign Program. • Final Design issues for tenants. • Proposed off -site signage. • Shopping cart storage. • Landscaping along Miller Parkway. • Desire for more landscape along the back of the project. • Height, illumination ratio, drop -down lens and number of light poles. • Clarification on the food court rendering. • Seating capacity. • More decorative elements in the south and east corners, the rear elevation at Kohl's and Target. • Clarification of westbound turn lane into the facility. Chair Otto called a recess at 8:47 p.m. Vice -chair Landis left the meeting during the recess. At 9:12 p.m., Chair Otto called the meeting back to order, and called the next public speaker. Raja Bamrungpong, 13963 Stagecoach Trail; Moorpark, CA 93021 Mr. Bamrungpong stated that he resides in the area, and had moved from Northridge because Moorpark has a nice quiet family environment. He further stated that he enjoyed Moorpark but had concerns with the project, including potential traffic increase on Miller Parkway, public safety, noise level and aesthetics. S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \2002 Final \020211 - pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 Page 7 Commissioner Parvin asked Mr. Bamrungpong if he had knowledge that this project was planned when he purchased his home, to which he replied yes. Chair Otto closed the public hearing at 9:17 p.m. Chair Otto invited discussion from the Commission, which included: • Los Angeles Avenue: increase in stacking ability by lengthening of westbound turn lane recommended. • Overhang of parking: Acceptable, as sufficient walkway space is provided so that vehicles will not encroach on pedestrian traffic. Preference is a decorative sidewalk rather than asphalt. • Use of the Caltrans right -of -way: Acceptable, assuming approvals are given by Caltrans and City Council. • Lighting: Preference was increase in height in favor of fewer fixtures and more energy efficiency. • Sky lights: Acceptable with appropriate language for the height and aesthetic appearance. • Signage: Onsite pylon signs may be acceptable but thirty -five foot high offsite sign is a concern. • Retaining wall: Split face block wall with landscaping preferred. • Architecture: Suggestions for additional tile accents, color, and shadowing. • Theme: Suggestion by Vice -chair Landis to set Moorpark as being different as to the identity, not Spanish, more old west. • Parking: Spaces needed for disabled. • Art in Public Places: Suggest a dynamic water feature to draw people. • Pedestrian connection to Cypress Project suggested to be enhanced. S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \2002 Final \020211 - pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 Paste 8 • Pedestrian access from the corner of Miller Parkway and Los Angeles Avenue should be strengthened. • More landscape planters and benches to provide additional seating. • Linear appearance of buildings still remain. Vice -chair Landis returned during this time in the meeting (9:24 p.m.). After further discussion, the Planning Commission reached consensus on the following condition modifications and recommendations to the City Council. • Delete Condition No. 52 previously included for the Commercial Planned Development. (The condition was not applicable to the project) • Retain condition of approval requiring length of New Los Angeles Avenue westbound left -turn lane to be 260 feet. • Parking overhang of two feet into pedestrian walkways, as shown on site plan, is acceptable and consistent with intent of parking regulations, because sufficient width of walkway is maintained. • Retain condition of approval requiring fifty (50 %) percent tree canopy shade coverage at fifty (50 %) percent maturity. • Recommend to City Council that Chapter 17.30 of the Zoning Code or Ordinance No. 195 (Carlsberg Specific Plan Zoning) be amended to allow a 25 -foot light pole height and an approximately two -inch drop -down lens and consider a greater than 7:1 maximum lighting ratio for the property site. • Recommend landscaping within Caltrans right -of -way along New Los Angeles Avenue as meeting intent of site frontage landscaping requirements. • Recommend to City Council that the Carlsberg Specific Plan be amended to allow pylon signs and an S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \2002 Final \020211 - pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 Paae 9 offsite pylon sign for the proposed commercial center, consistent with sizes and locations as proposed by the applicant. Also recommend that a Master Sign Program be approved as amended to specifically prohibit wall signs on the south elevation (wall signage on the west side of Target and north site of Kohl's was recommended to be permitted). • Allow limited skylights if needed for energy conservation and if determined to be aesthetically acceptable. The intent is to avoid the unattractive roof appearance of several industrial buildings in Moorpark as viewed from the higher freeway elevation. • Recommend that applicant study pedestrian access to the site from the corner of New Los Angeles Avenue and Miller Parkway and incorporate a pedestrian access way if safety and liability are not issues (if handicapped accessibility compliance can be achieved). • Revise condition of approval for additional architectural detail for buildings to specifically require additional architectural shade and shadowing techniques to include additional paint coloring for all building elevations, additional trim detail for rear and sides of buildings, and a projecting trellis canopy for the west side of the Target building. • Add to the conceptual landscape plans additional landscaping in the pedestrian walkways and adjacent to buildings and increase seating opportunities. • Revise condition of approval to specify that the easterly retaining wall will incorporate wheat - colored, split -faced block (consistent with proposed wall material for south property line wall). Additional landscape planting areas to be incorporated at the base of the retaining wall to extent permitted by Fire Protection District to maintain access requirements. S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \2002 Final \020211 - pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 Paqe 10 • Revise condition of approval to require artwork to be provided onsite consistent with City Council requirements for art in public places approval (versus allowing payment of in -lieu fee). • Recommend to City Council that project architect's design for the Target building elevations be retained (the changes to the building elevations made by Target's architect, including change to tower elements, were not found to be acceptable). • Maintain pedestrian circulation between industrial and commercial properties and potential for future City bus access. MOTION: Commissioner DiCecco moved and Commissioner Haller seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. PC- 2002 -420 recommending to the City Council approval of Commercial Planned Development No. 2001 -01 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5321, subject to Conditions of Approval revised as noted; recommend that the City Council direct the Planning Commission to initiate study of modifications to Chapter 17.30 of the Zoning Ordinance and /or Ordinance No. 195 related to lighting; and recommend that the City Council direct the Planning Commission to initiate study of amendment of the Carlsberg Specific Plan related to signage. Motion carried 4:1 voice vote, Vice -chair Landis voting no. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A) Consider amendment to Resolution No. PC -99 -373 regarding Rules of Procedure for Commission Meetings and Related Functions and Activities. Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. PC- 2002- amending Resolution No. PC -99 -373. Consensus was reached that Section 4.1 Decorum and Order paragraph (a) should read "Any Commissioner desiring to speak shall address the Presiding Officer and, upon recognition by the Presiding Officer, shall confine himself /herself to the item under debate." S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \2002 Final \020211 - pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 Paae 11 Consensus was reached that in Section 2.8 Public Hearings, that an applicant's initial presentation shall remain at thirty (30) minutes. MOTION: Vice -chair Landis moved and Commissioner Parvin seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. PC -2002 -421 amending Resolution No. PC -99 -373, with changes as noted. Motion carried by unanimous 5:0 voice vote. B) Consider Schedule of Meeting Dates, Time and Place for 2002 Planning Commission Meetings. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to publish schedule as deemed appropriate. By consensus, the Commission determined to retain the current schedule and start time of 7:00 p.m. C) Report by Commissioner DiCecco on attendance at University of Southern California Conference, "Planning the Post - Sprawl Era: A Gathering of Leading Thinkers." Commissioner DiCecco presented a review of the conference held at University of Southern California (USC), which was attended by Planners and various city officials for other agencies. 10) ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \2002 Final \020211 - pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2002 Paqe 12 11) ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Chair Otto moved to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Parvin seconded the motion. Motion carried by unanimous 5:0 voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10:43 p.m. William F. Otto� Chair ATTEST: 1 J ��_ 1 Deborah S. Traffens dt Acting Community Development Director S: \Community Development \Everyone \PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES \2002 Final \020211 - pcm.doc