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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2003 1118 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 18, 2003 Paae 1 The Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on November 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 Peskay led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Lauletta, Peskay and Pozza, Vice Chair DiCecco and Chair Landis were present. 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: Mr. Hogan stated that the Superintendent of Moorpark Unified School District will be in attendance at the December 2, 2003, Regular Planning Commission meeting, for questions. 5. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None. 6. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Regular Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2003. MOTION: Commissioner Pozza moved and Commissioner Peskay seconded a motion that the Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2003, be approved. (Unanimous 5:0 voice vote.) 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \03_1118pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 18, 2003 Pacfe 2 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. 2002 -452) A. Consider General Plan Amendment No. 2001 -05, Zone Change No. 2001 -02, and Specific Plan No. 2001 -01, for 1,650 Housing Units on 3,586.3 Acres Located Generally North of Moorpark College and State Route 118 on Land Immediately Outside City of Moorpark Municipal Boundaries. Applicant: North Park Village, LP (APN: 500 -0 -120 -065; 500 -0 -170 -135; 500 -0 -180 -125, -1351 - 145, -155, -165, -175, -185, -195, -205, -215, -225, - 235, -245, -255; 500 -0- 281 -165, -175; 500 -0- 292 -135, - 1451T -195, -215, -225; 615 -0 -110 -205, -215; 615-0-150 - 185) (Continued from November 4, 2003 Meeting) Staff Recommendation: Continue to accept public comments and continue the agenda item with the public hearing open to the December 2, 2003 Planning Commission meeting. David Bobardt provided the staff presentation and commented that the Draft EIR, which contains 400 pages of responses to comments, may be ready for the Planning Commission by the December 2, 2003 meeting, but may not be addressed at that meeting. Disclosure by the Commission took place. • Commissioner Peskay stated that he had met with the applicant last week. • Commissioner Lauletta stated that he had met with the applicant last week. • Vice Chair DiCecco stated that he had met with the applicant last week. The Commission requested from staff a matrix for tracking all the project modifications discussed at previous Planning Commission meetings. Kim Kilkenny, applicant, provided staff and the Planning Commission with a Specific Plan Matrix. He then spoke on the sixteen issues contained in the S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \03 1118pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 18, 2003 Pacfe 3 matrix that were raised at previous Planning Commission meetings. Mr. Kilkenny also provided the Commission with a copy of his Power Point presentation. Doug Nickles, applicant's representative and expert in urban forestry and fire service. He spoke on the results of the recent Simi fire and its effect on the North Park project area and addressed proposals within the project that would keep this project from being burned in a future wild fire. He commented on the vegetation in the area, creating a self - defensible community, the layout, low -fuel landscaping, fire -safe structures, secondary access (ingress and egress) and evacuation, water as a preventative measure, the youth sports park for evacuation and command post, and fire flow. The Commission questioned Mr. Nickles on modifications proposed in the areas surrounding the structures to prevent the fire from reaching the individual structures. Mr. Nickles commented that the project is far enough from natural vegetation and that the structures would be constructed with fire safety in mind. Harlan Glenn, Dudek Associates, applicant's representative and expert on creating lakes, lake management and design. He commented on the size of the lots, erosion around lake edge, clay -based linings versus soil, methodology of creating lakes and safety. He stated that applicant has requested a "state of the art" lake for the project. He gave the Commission a handout which had twenty -four lake examples and resolutions for specific problems that may arise with various lakes. The Commission questioned Mr. Glenn on clay -lined lakes versus soil cement, retarding weeds, chemicals used, nutrients, water levels, boat size limitation, lake circumference and planned open area. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \03_1118pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 18, 2003 Paae 4 Mr. Kilkenny commented on financing used for the facilities and Community Facility Districts (CFD) , the interchange spacing, school fees and grade levels, and standard property taxes. The Commission questioned Mr. Kilkenny on timeframes for the school. He stated the proposed start date is in the third year of construction and then continued his review of the matrix. The Commission questioned Mr. Kilkenny on the natural preserve land area, sports park lighting issues, effect of relocating lots away from the outcrop, school attendance (residents versus enrollment figures), proposed pre- school parcel, and relationship of the park and school site. Rick Katz, resident, spoke in support of the project. He commented that he was drawn to the lake, open space, open preserve, and stated that the applicant is listening to the public's concerns and is addressing them. Suzanne Wilson, resident, commented that she still is not convinced about the project. She stated that current development will add five to six thousand residents causing major traffic problems in addition to the current problems. She questioned if the school could handle the projects growth and concluded that the project would take away quality of life for the existing residents. Martyn Keats, resident, read two (2) newspaper articles that addressed traffic congestion, air quality problems and natural preserves. He requested that the decision process be extended beyond the holiday season. Kathleen Finn, terrible it firestorm this also commente resident, commented on traffic, how currently is, and that during the was the only exit for residents. She d that she would like to see the S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Fina1\03_1118pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 18, 2003 Paae 5 Commission accept public comments on this project through December, until 2004. She stated that the cons outweigh the pros on the project. Janet Murphy, resident, stated that she was not in favor of the project and that the minutes from the October 21, 2003 meeting stated that she was in favor. She commented that turnout for the November 4, 2003 meeting, was low due to the fires and asked the Commission not to close this public hearing on December 16th due to the holidays because it would not allow enough time for public responses. Tim Saivar, resident, commented that, on the surface, the lake sounded like a good idea but there was no inlet or outlet. He stated that if E1 Nino struck again, there would be flooding. He stated that the sports park next to existing residences was not a good idea. He also commented that the traffic issue was not being addressed. Four (4) written statement cards were submitted, two (2) in opposition and two (2) in favor. Their statements will be included in the record. Mr. Hogan clarified that the Planning Commission would make a recommendation to the City Council on the project, not a decision. He added that the City Council would take the final action, to send the project to the vote of the residents. Vice Chair DiCecco commented on land planning, land use, making the project more pedestrian- friendly, mixed use, small lots closer to the lake and then expanding out, proximity in relation to the interchange, ingress and egress, spacing, the outcrop, more narrow streets, right -of -way and medians, gated communities and isolation of neighbors, architecture, procession towards a community center, and quality of life. Chair Landis commented on number of units on the project, lake and flooding, circulation, lake access, S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Fina1\03_1118pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 18, 2003 Pacae 6 roads and bike paths, and traffic mitigation for the Campus Hills people. Commissioner Peskay commented on preserving habitats, lake management, overall fiscal and economic impact, fire safety construction, earthquake and grading safety. He expressed appreciation of staff for scheduling meetings to address issues before it is too late and complimented the Moorpark residents on their comments and questions. Commissioner Lauletta commented on the Planning Commission's role and achieving community balance. He discussed the natural reserve property, traffic mitigation, school mitigation, wildlife issues and mixed uses. Commissioner Pozza recapped the process and discussed possible extension of the comment period past the holidays. He commented on major concerns with traffic and schools, and addressing mitigation issues. Chair Landis questioned lake drainage and potential flooding issues. MOTION: Commissioner Peskay moved and Vice Chair DiCecco seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation. (Motion carried with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.) 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: December 2, 2003 Planning Commission Meeting: - General Plan Amendment No. 2001 -05, Zone Change No. 2001 -02, and Specific Plan No. 2001 -01 (North Park) - Residential Planned Development No. 1998 -02; General Plan Amendment No. 1998 -01; Tentative Tract No. 5130; Zone Change No. 1998 -01 (SunCal) S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \03_1118pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of November 18, 2003 Pacte 7 Barry Hogan discussed future agenda items. CONSENSUS: By consensus, the Commission concurred with staff's recommendation to place RPD No. 1998 -02 (SunCal) first on the agenda for the December 2, 2003 meeting and then place the continued hearing for GPA No. 2001 -05 (North Park) as the second item. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Commissioner Lauletta moved and Commissioner Pozza seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. (Motion carried with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.) The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. ATTEST: ��Wity Ho aaopment ev Director S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \03_1118pcm.doc