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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2003 0127 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 27, 2003 Page 1 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. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030127 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 27, 2003 Page 2 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: S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030127 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 27, 2003 Paae 3 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 S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030127 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 27, 2003 Paae 4 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 S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030127 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 27, 2003 Paae 5 • 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 S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030127 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 27, 2003 Paae 6 • 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. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030127 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 27, 2003 Paae 7 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. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030127 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 27, 2003 Paae 8 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. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030127 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 27, 2003 Paae 9 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. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030127 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of January 27, 2003 Paae 10 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. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030127 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 4, 2003 Pacre 1 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. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 4, 2003 Paae 2 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. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030204 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 4, 2003 Pacae 3 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." S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030204 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 4, 2003 Pacre 4 • 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. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030204 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of February 4, 2003 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. ATTEST: t Ho yevqflopment Director Page 5 S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \030204 pcm.doc