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The Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on
January 27, 2003, in the City Council Chambers; Moorpark
Civic Center; 799 Moorpark Avenue; Moorpark, California;
93021.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Community Development Director, Barry K. Hogan, 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. OATH OF OFFICE:
City Clerk, Deborah Traffenstedt, administered the oath
of office to Planning Commissioners Mark DiCecco, Kipp
Landis, David Lauletta, Robert Peskay and Scott Pozza.
Staff attending the meeting included Barry Hogan,
Community
Development Director; David Bobardt, Planning Manager;
Walter Brown, City Engineer; Paul Porter, Principal
Planner; Laura Stringer, Senior Management Analyst; and
Gail Rice, Administrative Secretary.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Consider Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
Commissioner DiCecco nominated Commissioner Landis for
Chair. There being no other nominations, Commissioner
Peskay moved that nominations be closed, Commissioner
Pozza seconded the nomination, motion passed with a
unanimous voice vote.
Commissioner Landis was selected as Chair by a
unanimous voice vote.
Chair Landis nominated Commissioner DiCecco for Vice
Chair. There being no other nominations, Commissioner
Peskay moved that nominations be closed, Commissioner
Pozza seconded the nomination, motion passed with a
unanimous voice vote.
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Commissioner DiCecco was selected as Vice Chair by a
unanimous voice vote.
Chair Landis called a brief
recess at 7:15 p.m.
The
meeting was reconvened at 7:20
p.m.
5. REORDERING
OF, AND ADDITIONS
TO THE AGENDA:
A poll of
attendees for Item
8.B. was conducted and
by
consensus,
the Commission agreed
to hear Item 8.B.
as
the first
item, with the
understanding that
the
Commission
would attempt to
address Item 8.A. by 8:15
p.m.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(next Resolution No. 2002 -437)
B. Consider Industrial Planned Development (IPD) Nos.
2000 -01 - 10, for a Ten (10) Building, 464,963
Square Foot Corporate Industrial Center, and
Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 5226 for Subdivision
of 33.04 acres Into Nine (9) Lots, located West of
the 23 Freeway and East of Miller Parkway,
Approximately 230 Feet South of New Los Angeles
Avenue on the Application of Cypress Land Company
(Assessor Parcel No. 512 -0- 260 -045)
Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony and close the public
hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2003-
recommending to the City Council conditional
approval of Industrial Planned Development Permit
Nos. 2000 -01 through 10 and Tentative Tract Map
No. 5226.
Mr. Porter provided the staff presentation:
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The Commission questioned staff a number of the
proposed conditions, with staff providing
clarification:
Chair Landis opened the public hearing at 7:36
p.m.
Mark Armbruster, applicant's representative,
provided a brief history of Cypress Land Company.
Emphasizing the high quality of their projects,
and that the owner maintains ownership of the
properties, leasing to quality tenants.
Jack Bolivrie, architect for the applicant,
provided a brief overview of the architectural
concepts.
Due to the number of speakers present for Item
8.A., Chair Landis asked for a motion to continue
this item to later in the evening with the public
hearing open, until after the completion of the
public hearing on Item 8.A.
MOTION: Vice Chair DiCecco moved and Commissioner Pozza
seconded a motion to continue the matter, public
hearing open to later in the evening, until after the
completion of Item 8.A.
Motion carried with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
A. Consider Commercial Planned Development Permit No.
2000 -04 for Construction of a 72,285 Square Foot
Commercial Center and Tentative Parcel Map No.
5264 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 -045)
(Continued from November 4, 2002.) (Staff: Paul
Porter)
Staff Recommendation: 1) Accept public testimony
and close the public hearing; 2 ) Recommend to the
City Council adoption of the proposed Mitigated
Negative Declaration as sufficient environmental
documentation; 3) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2003-
recommending to the City Council conditional
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approval of Commercial Planned Development Permit
No. 2000 -04 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 5264.
• Mr. Porter provided the staff presentation
Mr. Porter distributed two copies of letters staff
received after the packet was delivered to the
Commission. The Commission questioned staff
regarding:
• Traffic: ingress, egress, studies conducted.
• Landscaping and CalTrans right -of -way.
• Hours of operation and alcohol sales.
• Noise
• Fencing along the CalTrans right -of -way.
Chair Landis opened the public.
Mr. Hogan stated that there were a total of eighty
(80) statement cards submitted; seven (7) cards
stating opposition to the project for the
following reasons:
• Potential traffic; congestion
• Gas station; 24 -hour operation
• Fast food restaurant
• Safety and privacy issues
• Mini -mart selling alcohol
• Fast food restaurant
Seventy (70) cards were in favor of this project
for the following reasons:
• Eating facilities, shopping and gas station
in that area of town
• Tax base
• Prefer sit down restaurants
• Very nice development
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• Architecture
• Long overdue for area
• Hotel eliminated
• Raise property values
• Create employment opportunities for youth
Three (3) cards were neutral on the project:
• Liked architecture; no loitering
• Liked architecture
• Traffic concern
David Morehead, applicant,
stated that since the last meeting he had met with
the residents, received suggestions regarding the
project. Mr. Morehead requested that the
Commission consider:
• Egress from Collins Drive and circulation on
Campus Park Drive.
• Hours of operations for the gas station, as
well as, any fast food restaurant.
• Type of wall along the southerly perimeter .
• Landscaping the CalTrans right -of -way.
• Requirement for repaving of Collins Drive and
Campus Park Drive.
Brian Doherty, applicant's representative and
potential gas station operator, provided a summary
of his experience and his efforts to work with the
residents in the area.
Richard Pool, traffic engineer, provided a brief
summary supporting the applicant's requested site
circulation.
The Commission questioned applicant, his
representatives and staff, regarding:
• Elimination of the hotel
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• Ingress and egress on Campus Park Drive and
circulation.
• CalTrans raised median island on Collins
Drive
Bob Gehricke, project architect, indicated he was
available for questions.
Rosalie Gehres, resident at Villa del Arroyo,
stated concern with traffic issues, but support
for the project.
Linda Toth, Realtor, stated supported for the
project.
Scotty Sweet, resident of mobile home park,
expressed concern with traffic issues, and was
opposed the project.
Tim Rosevear, resident of Moorpark, stated
opposition to the project.
Dr. Paul Gilmartin, resident of Moorpark, stated
support for the project.
Michael Greywitt, resident of Moorpark, questioned
whether the traffic report that was done by the
City, supported some aspect of the project, but
was opposed to other aspects of the project.
Patrick Carden, resident of Moorpark, stated
support for the project.
Shawn Sturgeon, resident of Simi and student at
Moorpark College, stated support for the project.
Robert Bice, student who attends Moorpark College
and Cal State Northridge, stated support for the
project.
Patrick Ellis, resident of Moorpark indicated
concern with the 24 -hour convenience store and
traffic, stated opposition to the project.
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David Rush, landlord's leasing agent for the
project, stated he was present to answer any
questions.
Robert Bunner, resident of Moorpark, stated
support for the project.
Paul Bedigian, resident of Moorpark, stated
support for the project.
Flo Carvalho, staff member at the Chamber of
Commerce, stated support for the project.
Karen Allin, resident of Moorpark, expressed
concern with traffic, stated opposition to the
project.
At this point in the meeting Mr. Hogan asked if the
Commission would like to consider addressing Item 9.A.,
setting Planning Commission meeting date and time, so
that the public hearing on Item 8.B. Industrial Planned
Development Nos. 2000 -01 through 10 (Cypress Land
Development) might be continued to the February 4,
2003, Planning Commission meeting, since it looked
unlikely that there was going to be sufficient time to
conclude the hearing on that item..
MOTION: Vice Chair DiCecco moved and Commissioner
Peskay seconded a motion to suspend discussion on Item
8.A. and return to the presentation and discussion of
Item 8.B. Industrial Planned Development Nos. 2000 -01
through 10 (Cypress Land Development).
Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
MOTION: Vice Chair DiCecco moved and Commissioner Pozza
seconded a motion to continue Item 8.B. Industrial
Planned Development Nos. 2000 -02 through 10 (Cypress
Land Development) to February 4, 2003, and return to
discussion on Item 8A.
Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
Chair Landis, having no other public testimony, closed
the public hearing.
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The Commission discussed the following:
• Service station and fast food twenty -four (24)
hour operation in residential area.
• Circulation offsite as well as onsite; serving the
people north and west of the plaza.
• Alcohol sales governed by a Conditional Use Permit
which may be modified later.
Mr. Hogan reviewed the Commissions recommendations.
• Concern with twenty -four hour operation of the
station but satisfied with the condition as
proposed.
• Circulation issue. Driveway access as applicant
proposed with changes as noted. Condition reworded
to address at a later date if traffic problems
exist with ingress and egress.
MOTION: Vice Chair DiCecco moved and Commissioner
Lauletta seconded a motion to approve staff
recommendation, adopting Resolution No. PC- 2003 -437
recommending City Council approval, for Commercial
Planned Development Permit No. 2000 -04 and Tentative
Parcel Map No. 5264, with the Conditions of Approval as
amended.
Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Consider Regular Meetina Schedule, Time and Place.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a regular meeting
schedule of the first (1St) and third (3rd) Tuesday
of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Moorpark City
Hall Council Chambers, 799 Moorpark Avenue,
Moorpark, CA 93021, to commence with the second
meeting of February (February 18, 2003). (Staff:
Barry Hogan)
Mr. Hogan provided the staff presentation.
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Commissioner Lauletta stated he preferred the start
time to remain at 7:00 p.m., as several Commissioners
drive in from far distances and could not be here at
6:30 p.m.
MOTION: Vice Chair DiCecco moved and Commissioner
Lauletta seconded a motion to move the Planning
Commission meetings to the first and third Tuesdays of
each month with the meeting time remain at 7:00 p.m.
Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
B. Consider Electronic Agenda Packets for Plannin
Commissioners.
No Agenda Report (Staff: Barry Hogan)
Mr. Hogan provided a brief overview of staff's desire
to explore opportunities to furnish the Commission
electronic copies of all future agenda packets.
C. Consider Brown Act Requirements /Questions
No Agenda Report (Staff: Barry Hogan)
Mr. Hogan explained that a power point presentation was
forwarded to the Commission for review and that staff
was available for questions.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
A. February 4, 2003, Cancellation.
B. February 18, 2003:
• CPD 2002 -02, Kestly Commercial Office
• CUP 2002 -03, Infranext Wireless Communications
• ZOA, Entitlement Process
Mr. Hogan gave the Commission an overview of future
agenda items.
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He stated that the February 4, 2003, would be held for
the continued public hearing on Cypress Land
Development (IPD 2000 -01 through 10).
Commissioner Peskay asked about the Planners Institute
conference.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTTION: Commissioner Pozza moved and Commissioner
Lauletta seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at
10:43 p.m.
Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
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Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of February 4, 2003
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The Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on
February 4, 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 7:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Vice Chair DiCecco 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; 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:
None.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(next Resolution No. 2002 -438)
A. Consider Industrial Planned Development (IPD)
Nos. 2000 -01 - 10, for a Ten (10) Building,
464,963 Square Foot Corporate Industrial Center,
and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 5226 for
Subdivision of 33.04 acres Into Nine (9) Lots,
Located West of the 23 Freeway and East of Miller
Parkway, Approximately 230 Feet South of New Los
Angeles Avenue on the Application of Cypress Land
Company (Assessor Parcel No. 512 -0- 260 -045)
(Continued from January 27, 2003) (Staff: Paul
Porter)
Staff Recommendations: 1) Open the public
hearing, accept public testimony and close the
public hearing; 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2003-
recommending to the City Council conditional
approval of Industrial Planned Development Permit
Nos. 2000 -01 through 10 and Tentative Tract Map
No. 5226.
Mr. Porter presented the staff report.
Mr. Hogan provided the Commission with several
recommended technical revisions to the conditions
of approval.
The Commission questioned staff regarding
architectural details and landscape screening for
building at the corner of Miller Parkway and
Patriot Drive.
Mr. Hogan responded that staff was satisfied with
architectural detail, and noted that parking had
been relocated away from the corner to the east
side of the entry building.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
Mark
Armbruster, applicant's representative,
indicated he was there to answer questions.
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Karen Milhous, resident, questioned the need for
the project.
At the request of the Chair, Mr. Armbruster
responded that the applicant had not attempted to
lease the buildings yet, but based upon their
past experience they anticipated quality tenants.
The Commission questioned the applicant on the
street name shown on the Tentative Tract Map
(Phyllis instead of Patriot) and the grade
difference at the pedestrian link to the Moorpark
Marketplace.
Mike Soulter, Indell Architects, responded that
,there was a maximum five (5 %) percent slope for
the pedestrian access.
The Commission questioned the applicant
concerning a source for soil import.
Jeff Palmer, RBF Engineers, Camarillo, responded
that a site had not yet been identified, but that
the soil would most likely be coming from a site
in Moorpark.
The Commission further questioned the applicant
regarding the trail location and maintenance.
The Commission questioned staff regarding a
reference to "aforementioned" on page 206 and the
100 -year flood plain referenced on page 206.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
The Planning Commission discussed the project
indicating support for the proposal.
Mr. Hogan reviewed the following changes to the
Conditions as discussed by the Commission:
• Pg. 206, eliminate the word
"aforementioned."
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• Pg. 211, Condition No. 25: eliminate
"either" and substitute "any ".
• Page 223: add the word "upgrade ".
• Pg. 231, Condition No. 31, typographical
error where it states "...NPDES compliance
effort is "satisfactory," should say
"unsatisfactory."
MOTION: Commissioner Pozza moved and Commissioner
Peskay seconded a motion to approve staff
recommendations and adopt Resolution No. PC -2003-
438, recommending to the City Council conditional
approval of Industrial Planned Development Permit
Nos. 2000 -01 through 10 and TTM No. 5226 with
conditions as amended.
Motion passed with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
A. February 18, 2003:
• CPD 2002 -02, Kestly Commercial Office
• CUP 2002 -03, Infranext Wireless Communications
• ZOA, Entitlement Process
• CEQA Process Review
B. February 26, 2003
• Special Joint City Council /Planning
Commission Workshop on North Park.
Mr. Hogan provided the Commission with a brief
overview of future agenda items, including a summary
of North Park Specific Plan processing.
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11. ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Commissioner Peskay moved and Vice Chair
DiCecco seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
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