HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2002 0722 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of July 22, 2002
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The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on July
22, 2002, in the City Council Chambers; Moorpark Civic Center;
799 Moorpark Avenue; Moorpark, California; 93021.
1) CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Otto called the meeting to order @ 7 :03 p.m.
2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Landis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3) ROLL CALL:
Commissioner's DiCecco, Haller, Parvin, Vice Chair Landis
and Chair Otto were present at the meeting.
Staff attending the meeting included Barry Hogan, Community
Development Director; 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 November 9, 1998.
B. Regular Meeting Minutes of November 23, 1998.
C. Special Meeting Minutes of November 30, 1998.
D. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 14, 1998.
E. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 22, 1999.
F. Regular Meeting Minutes of August 9, 1999.
G. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2000.
H. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2000.
I. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2002.
MOTION: Commissioner Parvin moved and Commissioner
DiCecco seconded a motion to approve the minutes of
November 9, 1998; November 23, 1998; November 30, 1998;
December 14, 1998; March 22, 1999; March 22, 1999; August
9, 1999; February 14, 2000; June 26, 2000; and March 25,
2002; as presented.
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Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
7) PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
8) PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A) Subject: Amendments to Chapter 17.30 of the Moorpark
Municipal Code Related to Lighting Regulations
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 approval of
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to Lighting
Regulations as included in Attachment No. 2.
Dave Bobardt presented the staff report, providing
background from the May 28, 2002 workshop. He further
stated that the proposed amendments to Chapter 17.30 were
based on input from the workshop, Commission's comments and
data from other cities surveyed. Mr. Bobardt's report
focused on five (5) primary topics:
• Lighting Values
• Types of Outdoor Lamps and Colors
• Energy Efficiency
• Use of Drop down lenses.
• Pole height.
Mr. Bobardt also discussed staff recommended changes to
help provide consistency and clarity to the section.
The Commission questioned staff regarding:
• Moorpark Marketplace compliance with recommended changes.
• Use of search and laser lights
Chair Otto opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
There were no public speaker or written statement cards
submitted.
Chair Otto closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
The Commission questioned staff and discussed the topics
included in staff's presentation. Commission Parvin
questioned staff regarding proposed language in several
sub - sections.
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Commission discussion regarding the issues raised concluded
in the following:
• Section 17.30.030 Applicability (second sentence).
Recommended re- wording: "These regulations are
intended to augment lighting standards and regulations
within Specific Plan areas with adopted Specific
Plans."
• Section 17.30.050 prohibited lighting, Paragraph E and
Section 17.30.090 exemptions, Paragraph H:
Recommendation that searchlights be permitted for
temporary grand opening sales or special events
through the issuance of appropriate permits by the
city.
• Page 1 - Section 17.30.020 - Definitions:
"Correlated color temperature," Add a clause to the
first sentence to read "as specified by the lamp
manufacturer or if not specified, in accordance with
the CIE 1960 standard. "*
*CIE stands for Commission Internationale de
1'Eclairage.
MOTION: Vice -Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Parvin
seconded a motion to approved staff recommendations,
adopting Resolution No. PC- 2002 -427, recommending to City
Council approval of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
related to lighting regulations, with modifications as
recommended by the Commission.
Motion carried with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
9) DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None.
10) ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of August 26, 2002:
• USA Development Agreement - Verbal
• Toll Brothers General Plan Amendment /Zoning Change -
Tentative
B. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda of September 9, 2002:
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment on Signs - Verbal
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Mr. Hogan provided the Commission with a brief summary of
future agenda items.
11) ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Vice Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Haller
seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Kip L &ndig, Viir for
Wil iam F. Otto, Chair
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