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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2002 1104 PC SPCPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 4, 2002 Paae 1 The Special Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on November 4, 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 7:06 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Community Development Director, Barry Hogan, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Commissioners DiCecco, Haller, Parvin, and Vice Chair Landis were present. Staff attending the meeting included Barry Hogan, Community Development Director; Joseph Fiss, Principal Planner; Scott Wolfe, Principal Planner; and Gail Rice, Administrative Secretary. 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Commissioner DiCecco mentioned that the Moorpark football team is now ahead at 8:0 wins. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Commissioner Parvin moved and Commissioner Haller seconded a motion to hear Item 8.C. first during the Public Hearing section of the agenda. Motion carried with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: None. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. 2002 -434) C. Consider Commercial Planned Development Permit No. 2000 -04 for Construction of a 72,285 Square Foot Commercial Center and Tentative Parcel Map No. 5264 Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 4, 2002 Paae 2 for Subdivision of 6.28 Acres into Four Lots Located at the Southwest Corner of Campus Park Drive and Collins Drive on the Application of M &M Development. (Assessor parcel Nos. 514 -0 -160 -015, and 04). (Continued from October 28, 2002.) (Staff: Paul Porter) Staff Recommendations: Continue the item, public hearing open, to January 27, 2003. Mr. Hogan provided the that the applicant had the item to the Plannin( 27, 2003, and that applicant, engineer and plans. staff presentation and stated concurred with continuance of j Commission meeting of January staff would work with the architect on revisions to the MOTION: Commissioner DiCecco moved and Commissioner Haller seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation and continue this item to the Planning Commission meeting of January 27, 2003. Motion carried with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote. A. Consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2002 -04, for Fifteen (15) Communication Antennas (Panels) Placed in Three Groups of Five (5) Antennas and a 230 Square Foot Equipment Building at the Ventura County Waterworks District College Water Tank Reservoir Facility, on the Application of Nextel. (Assessors Parcel No. 500 -0- 281 -405). (Continued from October 28, 2002.) (Staff: Scott Wolfe) Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC 2002- approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002 -04 subject to special and standard conditions. Mr. Wolfe provided the staff presentation. The Commission had no questions of staff. Vice Chair Landis opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2002 Final \021104 sp pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 4, 2002 Paae 3 Ed Gala, Nextel Communications, the applicant's representative, stated that he agreed with staff's recommendations for approval and that the applicant had agreed to comply with all of the conditions. Mr. Gala provided samples of materials to be used for the palm tree and the tree bark and furnished the Commission with the manufacturer's brochure. The Commission questioned Mr. Gala on the exhibits that he had provided including a question on whether the "branches" extend beyond antenna length. Vice Chair Landis closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. The Commission questioned staff regarding: • Landscaping, screening, and tree replacement. • Page 2; Section 3.B. suggested that the word "enhancement" be removed and reword to say "the proposed facility will enhance communication services to the City due to its ability to provide additional communication capabilities." • Page 3; Section 4.A.2. revise to add more landscaping if needed. Mr. Hogan indicated that staff could re -word Section 4.A.2. to read, "the Director may require additional trees after the installation of the antenna if additional screening is deemed necessary." MOTION: Commissioner Parvin moved and Commissioner DiCecco seconded a motion to approve staff recommendations, adopting Resolution No. PC- 2002 -434 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002 -04 subject to special and standard conditions and incorporate changes that the branches will extend beyond the length of the antennas; rewording of Section 3.B. of the Resolution,; and add a condition that the Community Development Director may require additional trees for additional screening once the support pole is in place. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2002 Final \021109 sp pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 4, 2002 Paae 4 Motion carried with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote. B. Consider Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 2001 -01, a Request to Allow Construction of an Approximately 6,833 Square Foot Contractor's Repair Building and a 2,194 Accessory Office Building on a 67,833 Square Foot (1.56 Acre) Parcel Located at 13840 E. Los Angeles Avenue, on the Application of Sharma Construction, Inc. (Assessor Parcel No. 512 -0 -160 -055, 070, 730). (Continued from October 28, 2002.) (Staff: Joseph Fiss). Staff Recommendations: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2002- recommending to the City Council Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 2001 -01 with Conditions of Approval. Mr. Fiss provided the staff presentation. The Commission questioned staff regarding: • That a block wall was still being recommended and suggested that the condition be revised to require a wrought iron fence and pilasters every thirty (30) feet, rather than a solid block wall. • Page 14 Condition No. 62 - how did parkway and median landscaping apply to the proposal. • Page 20 Condition No. 81 - reference to bridges. Suggestion to strike the word bridges. • Page 21 Condition No. 86 - was requirement for a slough wall if there is a slope exceeding four feet in height adjacent to a sidewalk applicable to project. Vice Chair Landis opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. • Mike Sanchez; Lauterbach & Associates, architect for the project, discussed plans to achieve code compliance and requested clarification of disposition of Building A.. He discussed the applicant's desire for wrought iron fencing along the south property line for security reasons and S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2002 Final \021104 sp pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 4, 2002 Paae 5 the fact that landscaping areas along the south property line were dedicated to drainage filtration. He requested that Condition No. 5 on Page 3 be eliminated, but that all other conditions were acceptable. He then addressed Commission questions concerning fuel tank screening. The Commission questioned the applicant concerning the staff recommended wall versus wrought iron fencing, landscaping and relocation of Building A. Christina May, stated that she was a property owner across the street from the site. She expressed concerns with the project and stated that if it was proposed as an expansion she was opposed to the project. She stated preference for a block wall along Los Angeles Avenue, and that she was concerned with noise from the fuel storage facility. Dennis "Tom" Mogan; Sharma Construction, Inc., addressed questions concerning operation of the facility. Shubhash Sharma; Sharma Construction, Inc., indicated that he was available for questions. Vice Chair Landis closed the public hearing @ 7:45 p.m. ■ The Commission discussed the wall /fencing along the southerly property line, landscaping, relocation of the code violation building, fuel tank and trash enclosure screening MOTION: Commissioner Haller moved and Commissioner Parvin seconded a motion to approve staff recommendations, adopt Resolution No. PC- 2002 -435, recommending to the City Council Industrial Planned Development Permit No. 2001 -01 with changes to the Resolution and Conditions of Approval: S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2002 Final \021104 sp pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 4, 2002 Paae 6 • Section 3.A.1. - tubular steel and decorative block fencing shall be consistent around the property; • Section 3.A.5 - delete; • Section 3.A.10 - resolve code violations within ninety (90) days with possible extension of ninety (90) days, if approved by the Community Development Director; • Addition of 3.A.11; landscaping along Los Angeles to be increased and include pepper trees with Bougainvillea planted along rear property line. • Condition Nos. 81 and 115 - deletion of the word bridges. Motion carried with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote. D. Conditional Use Permit No. 2002 -05 for Approval of a Cellular Communication Facility Consisting of 12 Cellular Communication Antennas Mounted on a Monopole Tower Structure Camouflaged to Appear to be a Pine Tree, and a 160 Square Foot Equipment Building at 13931 East Los Angeles Avenue. (Assessors Parcel Number: 512 -0 -160 -300) (Staff: Scott Wolfe) Staff Recommendations: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC 2002- approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002 -05 subject to special and standard conditions. Mr. Wolfe provided the staff presentation. The Commission questioned: • Compatibility with residential area. • Views from SP -2. • Revision to finding 3.B. regarding "enhancement." • Impact on further development on property. • Pine tree proposed and its similarity to one seen earlier in Item 8.A. • Original denial, centered on compatibility S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2002 Final \021104 sp pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 4, 2002 Paae 7 (visual and impacts on residences). • Elevation of antennae in relation to the residences. • Page 4 of the Resolution; Section 4.A.4.a; reference to chain link fence. Vice Chair Landis opened the public hearing @ 8:13 p.m. Scott Peotter; Representing Cingular, provided information regarding the previous application (Airtouch; 1998) and explained the current proposal. The Commission questioned the applicant regarding: • No plan to fence off the equipment. • All equipment in the shelter. • Shared driveway. Christina May, adjacent property owner, stated that she protested the previous proposal for the site, and questioned access rights to the driveway and problems with the driveway pavement and drainage. The Commission questioned Ms. May on: • maintenance of the easement • access to the site • public utility easements • trespassing problems Terri White, stated that she lived above the site, and was opposed to installation of the antennas. She expressed concerns with child safety, property values and impact on views. The applicant's representative responded to concerns of: • Driveway problems • Access • Radio frequency issues • Property devaluation S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2002 Final \021104 sp pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 4, 2002 Page 8 • Value of the property • Maintenance The Commission questioned the applicant regarding the size of the vehicles that would service this site. Mr. Peotter stated that most would be mini vans, explorers, and SUV`s, however original installation (poles) would require larger vehicles. He stated that Cingular would be happy to repair any damage done during installation. Vice Chair Landis closed the public hearing at 8:38 p.m. Mr. Hogan suggested that the Commission take a straw vote on their inclination for approval or disapproval to focus the discussion Commissioners Parvin and Haller indicated that they could not approve this project, even with modifications. Commissioner DiCecco and Vice Chair Landis indicated they might be able to approve this project with modifications. Discussion ensued regarding options for a Commission decision, and potential modifications to mitigate Commission concerns. Mr. Hogan noted that if the Commission did not approve the project, the applicant could file an appeal to the City Council. Mr. Hogan suggested that the Commission may wish to consider a motion to deny the Conditional Use Permit with the following findings: • Under the Conditional Use Permit Findings: - The proposed use is not compatible with existing uses in the general area where the development is planned to be located because of aesthetic incompatibility; - The proposed use is not compatible with the scale and visual character design of the surrounding properties in that it is located in S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2002 Final \021109 sp pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 4, 2002 Paae 9 too prominent of a location and visible from too many areas within the City. • Under the Wireless Facility: The proposed facility would create significant blockage to public views and impair those views because of the tall nature of the structure; - The proposed facility would not be aesthetically compatible nor would it integrate to the surrounding land uses and the natural environment consistent with the surrounding area. • Add the following finding: - Approval of this use may encourage additional facilities at this site. MOTION: Commissioner Haller moved and Commissioner Parvin seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. PC- 2002 -436, denying the application and adopting the stated findings. Motion carried with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Mr. Hogan wished the Commission happy holidays and stated that this would be the last meeting with this Commission. He indicated that staff had cancelled the November 11 and December 9 meetings. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: A. Planning Commission Meetings of November 11, 2002 and November 25, 2002: • Cancellation B. Planning Commission Meetings of December 9, 2002 and December 23, 2002: • Cancellation C. Planning Commission Meeting of January 13, 2003: S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2002 Final \021104 sp pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 4, 2002 Page 10 • ZOA Entitlements (Public Hearing) • IPD 2000 -01 through 2000 -08; Cypress Land (Public Hearing) D. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of January 27, 2003: • CPD 2000 -04; M &M Development applicant (Possible Continued Public Hearing) Mr. Hogan provided the Commission with a brief review of future agenda items. Mr. Hogan also provided the public with City e -mail contact information. Commissioner Parvin reminded everyone that Santa's coming to Moorpark. • Santa Breakfast on December 7th at 8:30 a.m. • The public may sign up to have a special visit from Santa to their home beginning December 18 through December 22. More information at 517 -6300 or visit the City's website. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Commissioner DiCecco moved and Commissioner Haller seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2002 Final \021109 sp pcm.doc