HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2003 0701 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California
Minutes of July 1, 2003
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The Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on July
1, 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 7:15 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Pozza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Lauletta and Pozza, Vice Chair DiCecco and
Chair Landis were present. Commissioner Peskay was absent.
Staff attending the meeting included Barry Hogan, Community
Development Director; Walter Brown, City Engineer; David
Bobardt, Planning Manager; and Gail Rice, Administrative
Secretary.
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
None.
5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Mr. Hogan requested that Item 8.C. be heard before Item
Nos. 8.A. and 8.B.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2003.
MOTION: Commissioner Lauletta moved and Commissioner Pozza
seconded a motion that the Planning Commission Regular
Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2003, be approved. (Unanimous
4:0 voice vote, Commissioner Peskay was absent.)
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(next Resolution No. 2002 -448)
C. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 2003 -01, Zone
Change No. 2003 -01, Tentative Tract Map No. 5405, and
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2003 -01,
for 17 Affordable Single- Family Housing Units on a 2.5
Acre Site Located West of Walnut Canyon Road,
Approximately One -Half Mile North of Casey Road.
Applicant: William Lyon Homes (APN: 500 -0- 270 -050)
Staff Recommendations: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony and close the public hearing;
2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2002- recommending to
the City Council conditional approval of General Plan
Amendment No. 2003 -01, Zone Change No. 2003-
01, Tentative Tract Map No. 5405, and Residential
Planned Development Permit No. 2003 -01.
Barry Hogan presented the staff report.
The Commission questioned staff regarding setbacks,
Mitigated Negative Declaration, affordability, Traffic
Systems Management fund, Traffic and Air Quality fees,
Development Agreement, acquisition of additional land
for more units, aesthetics, sidewalks, "A" Street,
ingress /egress on Walnut Canyon Road, CalTrans
approval, and additional trees /landscaping.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
Desmond Bunting, (William Lyon Homes -Los
Angeles /Ventura area), Applicant. Discussed the
Commissions concerns on landscaping, mitigation
measures for sound, the western (sound) wall,
conditions to satisfy Army Corp of Engineers and State
Fish and Game permits, proposed building elevations
along Walnut Canyon Road, planters along Walnut
Canyon, and distance between "A" Street and Tract No.
5187 (acceleration and deceleration lanes) required to
satisfy Caltrans.
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The Commission also questioned the applicant regarding
the left turn lanes on Walnut Canyon and retaining
walls between the homes or landscaping.
Edward Peters and Nancy Bowden, residents, stated
opposition to the proposal.
DeeWayne Jones, resident, spoke in favor of the
proposal.
Mr. Hogan addressed the public speakers concerns
regarding sidewalks, "A" Street, alternate location
for project, vehicle traffic, flood zone, and truck
traffic.
Three (3) written statement cards were received in
opposition of the proposal.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
The Commission's discussion included Walnut Canyon
Road, orientation of the houses, increasing side and
back yards, ingress and egress on Walnut Canyon Road,
bus stops, retaining wall, and the equestrian trail on
the 250 unit project (Tract No. 5187).
Chair Landis moved to reopen the public hearing to
allow a resident to speak who did not submit a public
speaker card prior to the close of the public hearing.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Hogan stated there would be another public hearing
notice when the matter was scheduled for City Council
consideration.
MOTION: Commissioner Lauletta moved and Vice Chair DiCecco
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendations and
adopt Resolution No. PC- 2003 -448.
(Motion carried with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote.
Commissioner Peskay absent.)
At this point in the meeting, the Commission recessed at
8:35 p.m. and reconvened at 8:48 p.m.
A. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 2003 -03: Amendment
to the Circulation Element of the General Plan to Add
a Westerly Extension of High Street between Moorpark
Avenue and Gabbert Road to the Hiqhwav Network as a
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Local Collector and Add "A" Street from Tract No. 5187
(William Lyon Homes) to the Highway Network as a Rural
Collector.
Staff Recommendations: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony and close the public hearing;
and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2003- recommending
to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment
No. 2003 -03. (Continued from June 171 2003 meeting.)
Dave Bobardt presented the staff report and included
maps showing the alignment of the proposed and planned
roads of the Circulation Element Highway Network and
their connections.
The Commission questioned staff regarding future
extensions outside the city, the extension of High
Street, the Hitch Ranch project, a project currently
in the GPA Pre - screen process, and the 118 Bypass
connector.
Chair Landis opened the public hearing.
James Hartley, Carlos Jerez, Colin Velazquez, Marla
Hronek, Cindy Hollister, Grace Pinkham, Gayle
Bruckner, Michele Berry, Jayla Haxton, Tory Berry, and
Eloise Brown, residents, stating opposition to the
proposal.
Six (6) written statements cards were received in
opposition of the proposal.
The Commission questioned staff regarding the
underpass, industrial development (A -B Properties),
the Hitch Ranch project, and High Street.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
The Commission discussed the city's notification
process, CEQA, the railroad, Casey Road and High
Street extension as part of the General Plan
Amendment, Hitch Ranch project, High Street as a
thoroughfare, increased traffic on Casey and Gabbert
Roads, safety, cultural heritage, traffic study and a
new civic center.
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MOTION: Commissioner Pozza moved and Vice Chair DiCecco
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendations and
adopt Resolution No. PC- 2003 -449, as amended.
(Motion carried with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote.
Commissioner Peskay absent.)
Mr. Hogan announced that notice would be posted on the
City's website and the staff report would be available
prior to the City Council hearing.
B. Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2002 -05,
Amendments to Chapters 17.20 (Uses by Zone), 17.28
(Standards for Specific Uses), 17.44 (Entitlement -
Process and Procedures), 17.60 (Amendments to the
General Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Map and Zoning
Code) and 17.68 (Public Notice).
Staff Recommendations: 1) Open the public hearing,
accept public testimony and close the public hearing;
and 2) Adopt Resolution No. PC -2003- recommending
to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2002 -05. (Continued from June 17, 2003
meeting.)
Barry Hogan presented the staff report. Mr. Hogan
indicated that the changes that were incorporated are
based upon comments from the City Attorney; including,
thresholds for Planned Development Permits,
differences on requirements for Planned Development
Permits for Commercial and Industrial, and listing of
the zones.
The Commission questioned staff on the addition of
zone references, exemptions, difference between
Planned Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit,
review by City Council and Planning Commission, second
dwelling units, floor area ratios and setbacks.
The were no speaker cards or written statement cards
submitted.
Chair Landis closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Commissioner Lauletta moved and Chair DiCecco
seconded a motion to approve staff recommendations and
adopt Resolution No. PC- 2003 -450.
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(Motion carried with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote.
Commissioner Peskay absent.)
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
None.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
A. July 15 and August 5, 2003: Summer Recess /Cancellation
B. August 19, 2003.
Chair Landis reminded
Fireworks Extravaganza
starts at 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Hogan advised the
was expected to be out
11, 2003.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
the public that the 3rd of July
at Arroyo Vista Recreation Center
Commission that the North Park EIR
for public review on or before July
MOTION: Chair Landis moved and Commissioner Lauletta
seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting.
(Motion carried with a unanimous 4:0 voice vote.
Commissioner Peskay absent.)
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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