HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2003 0218 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of February 18, 2003
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The Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on
February 18, 2003, in the City Council Chambers; Moorpark Civic
Center; 799 Moorpark Avenue; Moorpark, California; 93021.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Landis called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Lauletta led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Lauletta, Peskay, Pozza, Vice Chair DiCecco
and Chair Landis were present.
Staff attending the meeting included Barry Hogan, Community
Development Director; David Bobardt, Planning Manager;
Walter Brown, City Engineer; Paul Porter, Principal
Planner; 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 October 28, 2002.
B. Special Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2002.
C. Regular Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2003.
D. Regular Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2003.
MOTION: Commissioner Pozza moved and Commissioner Peskay
seconded a motion to approve the minutes of October 28,
2002; November 4, 2002; January 27, 2003; and February 4,
2003, with a correction to January 27, 2003 meeting minutes
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to reflect, "Chair Landis nominated Commissioner DiCecco
for Vice Chair" on Page 28, line 31.
Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(next Resolution No. 2002 -439)
A. Consider Conditional Use Permit No. 2002 -03, for
Construction of a Wireless Communications Facility on
an Existing Southern California Edison High Power
Transmission Tower Located South of Tierra Rejada Road
on Open Space Area, Southwest of Brookhurst Court, on
the Application of Infranext, Inc. for AT &T Wireless
(Assessor Parcel Number 506 -0- 010 -615) (Staff: Paul
Porter)
Staff Recommendations: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony and close the public hearing.
2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2003- approving
Conditional Use Permit No. 2002 -03 subject to
conditions.
Mr. Porter presented the staff report.
The Commission questioned staff regarding the
condition which limited the height of the antennae.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
Keyur Mistry, applicant's representative, described
the structure, topography, setbacks, maintenance,
zoning, height and location of the tower.
The Commission questioned the applicant on the
increased height, coverage, setback, and pads.
Amy Wang, applicant's representative, available for
questions.
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Dallas Coulter, Denise
Brown, Bill Shaw, Jeff
Williams, residents,
project.
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Jacobs, Hugh Finlay, Charles
Goldrod, Rose Brown, Arch
spoke in opposition to the
Issues cited by those opposed to the project included:
health risks, aesthetics, noise, children's play area,
view, risk of other companies setting up facilities
and decrease in property values.
The Commission questioned the public speakers
regarding noise, their involvement in the drafting of
Ordinance No. 278, safety and trespassing and the
generator.
Mr. Hogan told the Commission that there were five (S)
written statement cards, each opposed to the project.
Comments included health issues, eyesore, noise,
children play in this field and no comments. He
reviewed the findings proposed in the staff report
with the Commission.
The Commission questioned staff and the applicant on
view blockage, homes in proximity to the site, size of
the facility, possibility of applications for
additional sites, open space, noise levels,
landscaping and screening, RF exposure, and security
fencing.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
The Commission discussed safety issues, quality of
life, the location of the antennae, the generators,
and aesthetics.
Mr. Hogan advised the Commission that they
approve or deny the project based on making
appropriate findings. Staff included findings
approval in the draft resolution. Should
Commission wish to consider denial, the findings
may apply would include community safety
aesthetics and appearance issues.
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The Commission discussed potential denial of the
project based on appearance, recommended the applicant
explore alternative locations for the project, and
requested that the applicant discuss with Southern
California Edison consideration of a block wall and
the use of additional landscaping to screen the
facility building.
Chair Landis re- opened the public hearing.
MOTION: Commissioner Peskay moved and Vice Chair
DiCecco seconded a motion to continue the item, public
hearing open, to the Planning Commission Regular
Meeting of March 18, 2003.
Motion carried with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
Chair Landis called a recess. The time was 9:05 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:18 p.m.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Discussion of California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). No Agenda Report. (Staff: David Bobardt)
Mr. Bobardt gave a presentation on the CEQA objectives,
types of exemptions, the four (4) steps required prior to
adoption of a ND, MND or EIR. He recommended that the
Commissions visit the website www.ceres.ca.gove /cega.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Special CC /PC Joint Meeting February 26, 2003 - North
Park Specific Plan /EIR Workshop
B. March 4, 2003:
• CPD 2002 -02, Kestly Commercial Office
• ZOA, Entitlement Process
Mr. Hogan provided the Commission with a brief overview of
future agenda items.
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11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Pozza moved and Commissioner Lauletta
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
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