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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2002 1014 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 14, 2002 Paae 1 The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on October 14, 2002, in the City Council Chambers; Moorpark Civic Center; 799 Moorpark Avenue; Moorpark, California; 93021. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Landis called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner DiCecco led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Commissioners DiCecco, Haller, Parvin, and Vice Chair Landis were present. Chair Otto was absent. Staff attending the meeting included Barry Hogan, Community Development Director; Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; David Bobardt, Planning Manager; Walter Brown, City Engineer; Laura Stringer, Senior Management Analyst; and Gail Rice, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Regular Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2002. MOTION: Commissioner Parvin moved and Commissioner Haller seconded a motion that the Planning Commission meeting Minutes of September 9, 2002, be approved. Motion carried with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote, Chair Otto was absent. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2002 Final \021014 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 14, 2002 Paae 2 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution PC- 2002 -431) A. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 2002 -04, Zone Change No. 2002 -04, Major Modification No. 1 to Tentative Tract Map No. 5307, and Minor Modification No. 1 to Residential Planned Development No. 2001 -01, a Request for a Change in Land Use Designation from M (Medium Density Residential) to VH (Very High Density Residential), Zone Change from R -1 (Single Family Residential) to RPD 9.1 Dwelling Units /Acre, the Addition of Three Lots to an Approved 22 -Lot Single - Family Residential Subdivision, and the Construction of Three Single Family Detached Affordable Units, on Property Located at the Northwest Corner of Millard Avenue and Los Angeles Avenue, on the Application of Colmer Development Companv and the Citv of Moorpark. Staff Recommendations: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony, and close the public hearing; 2) Consider the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration to ensure that it adequately addresses the impacts of the proposed residential project prior to approval; and 3) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2002- recommending approval to the City Council of General Plan Amendment No. 2002 -04, Zone Change 2002 -04, Tract 5307 - Major Modification No. 1, and Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2001 -01 - Minor Modification No. 1. Barry Hogan presented the staff report and made the following comments: • This request was necessary to add the 0.33 acres to this site to complete the Affordable Housing portion of this project. • This will further the goals of the Housing Element and the need for Affordable Housing. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 14, 2002 Paae 3 • The project will allow a street connection through to Millard Street but will have a "hammerhead" turn- around area at the easterly end of "A" street and these lots will take access off of "A" street. • Recommended approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration that focuses on noise impacts. The Commissioner Haller questioned staff regarding: • Timing on construction of affordable units. Hugh Riley told the Commission the intent was for the City to purchase these three homes back from the developer for Affordable Housing but there is no specific timeframe for completion. He further clarified that the developer intended to construct all 25 units in one phase. The Commissioner Parvin continued with the following questions of staff: • Page 5; Paragraph 2: design of the perimeter wall. • Page 7; Condition 12 existing storm drain. Staff responded that the easement area could include grass and shrubbery. • Trees on Los Angeles Avenue and root barriers to be installed. Staff responded that all planting within the Los Angeles Avenue right -of -way are subject to Cal Trans standards and would require root barriers. Commissioner DiCecco questioned Page 9; Condition 8: asking if a new Hydrology Study would be required. Staff responded that a supplement to the existing study would be required to address the Millard Drain. Vice Chair Landis opened the public hearing @ 7:19 p.m. There were two (2) speaker cards submitted: Wayne Colmer, Colmer Development Company, project co- applicant. briefly described the protect proposal. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 14, 2002 Paqe 4 Amado Reynoso, resident of Moorpark, spoke in opposition of the project, citing traffic and parking concerns. Vice Chair Landis closed the public hearing @ 7:24 p.m. The Commission questioned staff regarding: • The Mitigated Negative Declaration. MOTION: Commissioner Parvin moved and Commissioner Haller seconded a motion to approve staff recommendations, adopting Resolution PC- 2002 -431, recommended to City Council General Plan Amendment No. 2002 -04, Zone Change 2002 -04, Tract 5307 - Major Modification No. 1 and Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2001 -01 - Minor Modification No. 1, with a revision to Page 9; Condition 8 to read: The applicant shall prepare an addendum to the previously prepared hydrology study, if deemed necessary by the City Engineer, to determine the appropriate size of the culvert. The culvert shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Motion carried with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote, Chair Otto was absent. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Consider Planning Commission Meeting Schedule for November and December 2002. Staff Recommendation: Direct staff to set Planning Commission meeting schedule for November and December 2002, as indicated in the staff report. Mr. Hogan provided the Commission with a brief summary of future meetings and asked that the Commission consent to hold a Special meeting on Monday - 11/04/02 for any items that may need to be carried over from the 10/28/02 meeting agenda. By consensus, the Commission concurred with Staff's recommendation. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 14, 2002 Paae 5 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: A. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of October 28, 2002: • CPD 2000 -04; M &M Development Public Hearing (college area) • IPD 2001 -01; Sharma Public Hearing (near National Ready mix.) • PM 5371; RJR Engineering (Groff) Public Hearing (3 lot parcel map in peach hill) • CUP 2000 -08; The Consulting Group, Inc. Public Hearing (Walnut Canyon on SCE pole) • CUP 2002 -04; Nextel Public Hearing (array of antennas on water district sight. Mr. Hogan provided the Commission with a brief description of future agenda items. Commissioner Parvin announced two upcoming events: • Halloween Party - October 26, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. Call 517 -6300 for details. • Moorpark Rotary Club Civil War Re- enactment; entitled the "Blue and Grey" - November 3 and 4. There will be two battles on Saturday and on Sunday. Call 523 -3370 for details. Commissioner DiCecco announced that applications for the Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissions are due by November 8, 2002, and are available on the city's website (www.ci.moorpark.ca.us) Commissioner Landis commended the Moorpark High School football team on their 5:0 record, having defeated Simi Valley 42 to 0. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Commissioner DiCecco moved and Commissioner Haller seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of October 14, 2002 Paae 6 Motion passed with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote. Chair Otto was absent. The meeting was adjourned at 7 :35 p.m. ATTEST: B rry K. H99 4n omqi nity/be elopment Director