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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2003 1216 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 16, 2003 Paqe 1 The Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on December 16, 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 7:07 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Lauletta 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, Assistant City Engineer; David Bobardt, Planning Manager; Scott Wolfe, Principal Planner; Dana Privitt, BonTerra Consulting; 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 December 2, 2003. MOTION: Commissioner Peskay moved and Commissioner Lauletta seconded a motion that the Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2003, be approved. (Motion carried with a unanimous 5:0 voice vote.) S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Fina1\03 1216 pcm.doc 7. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 16, 2003 Pacie 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. 2002 -453) 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, -135, - 145, -155, -165, -175, -185, -195, -205, -215, -225, - 235, -245, -255; 500 -0- 281 -165, -175; 500 -0- 292 -135, - 145, -195, -215, -225; 615 -0 -110 -205, -215; 615- 0 -150- 185) (Continued from December 2, 2003 Meeting) Staff Recommendation: Continue to accept public comments and continue the agenda item with the public hearing open to the January 6, 2004 Planning Commission meeting. Dave Bobardt briefly discussed the Commission's meeting packet and its contents, the 3- dimensional model prepared for the project, guest speaker from the Ventura County Fire Protection District, Bon Terra Consultants, distribution to outside agencies, public notification and public review period. The Commission questioned staff on the extension through January 2004 mentioned in Chapter 3.3.b, and schedule for staff to furnish their comments and recommendations on the Draft EIR. Staff responded that the comment period would remain open through January 30, 2004 and that staff's focus was traffic, which would be addressed by the City's traffic consultant at the next regular meeting on January 6, 2004. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Fina1\03 1216 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 16, 2003 Paae 3 The Commission left the dais to view the North Park Village & Nature Preserve model, which had been provided by applicant. Lawrence Faulkner, president of Solid Terrain Modeling, Inc., gave a brief presentation of the model. The public questioned the location of the observatory and the traffic route to be used by the first five hundred homes built. The Commission questioned applicant on the location of the City boundary, the internal park structure and possible conflicts with the number of residents sharing individual parks. The Commission returned to the dais. Larry Williams, Fire Prevention supervisor with the Ventura County Fire Protection District, stated that he had reviewed the project's circulation, water supply, building construction, station site, emergency heli -spot, and brush clearance and fuel modification zones. He commented that the applicant was taking a proactive approach to brush clearance in the design of the project. Mr. Williams stated that he was available for questions from the Commission. The Commission had no questions of Mr. Williams. Dana Privitt, BonTerra Consultants, presented the staff report. She stated she was available for questions or that she could provide specific consultants at future meetings to answer specific questions the Commission may have. Mr. Bobardt commented that at the January 20, 2004 Planning Commission meeting, staff would invite Austin - Foust, traffic consultants, and BonTerra Consultants. The Commission questioned staff on the soil content, The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management letter; existing S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Fina1\03 1216 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 16, 2003 Paqe 4 oil and gas facilities and contaminated soil; grading permits versus building permits; project funding and assessments; and LAFCO and the Sphere of Influence. Kim Kilkenny, applicant, commented on Section 3.3 - Traffic, and recirculation of the draft EIR to address specific issues from CalTrans. The Commission questioned Mr. Kilkenny on a guarantee that funds will be available to build the interchange. Debi Aquino, resident, spoke in support of the project and stated she was astounded by the developer's commitment to the community. She commented that the project was a good economic development, that the tax base and commitment to remedy the traffic situation was favorable. Christine Mazza, resident, in support of the proposal left early and submitted a written statement card. James Roller, resident, not in support of the project, stated that the developers still had not posted a bond or guaranteed the funds. He commented that an investigation into the applicant's past performance should be made. He stated that there was no guarantee for the parks, the schools or the other amenities. James Carpenter, resident, in support of the proposal left early and submitted a written statement card. Chris Childer, resident, spoke in support of the project and stated the need more housing, that the project offers amenities for all and open space which would enhance Moorpark. She commented that she would like it to go to the public for a vote. Tom Duck, resident, not in support of the project, commented about the daily emissions at the construction site and Moorpark's air quality level with recent dust, ash, etc. He stated that acres are being stripped bare at the site. He commented that watering daily along with hydroseeding would not be S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COM4ISSION \MINUTES \2003 Fina1\03 1216 pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 16, 2003 Paae 5 enough protection with twenty- four -hour winds and that he felt Moorpark did not deserve the project. Toni Solano, resident, not in support of the project, commented that Planning Commission's approval of the project would be a breeding ground for Simi Valley tax dollars. She stated that traffic on Collins Drive is bad and staff should look at buildout ten or twenty years from now and impact on the economic basis of Moorpark. Randy Griffith, resident, not in support of the project, stated that there were no comments from staff on groundwater issues and that they should meet with Fox Canyon to address the drought in the area. He commented that before the project goes to City Council, the Commission should study all the aspects. Lisa Leal, resident, spoke in support of the project. She stated that the developer was offering additional land for a fire station, an off -ramp and parks for little leagues. She commented she wanted to live in Moorpark, play sports and shop in Moorpark and the project would bring beauty and revenue to the City. Seven (7) written statement cards were submitted, five (5) in favor and two (2) in opposition. The statements will be included in the record. The Commission questioned staff on the hearing schedule. The Commission questioned the applicant on preparing a matrix for staff's use. The Commission questioned staff on review of the traffic study, a staff analysis on traffic levels for Highway's 23 and 118, impacts of Phase A on traffic, impact of college growth on traffic, the Unocal project at full development, the City's General Plan buildout with or without North Park including all projects, traffic being a regional problem and what the county of Ventura is doing to fix the problem. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Final \03_1216_pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of December 16, 2003 Page 6 MOTION: Commissioner Pozza moved and Commissioner Peskay seconded a motion to approve staff recommendation. (Motion carried with a unanimous 5:0 voice vcte.) 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: None. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: • January 6, 2004 Planning Commission Meeting: - General Plan Amendment No. 2001 -05, Zone Change No. 2001 -02, and Specific Plan No. 2001 -01 (North Park) Barry Hogan discussed future agenda items. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Commissioner Pozza 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 9:04 p.m. ATTEST: army) i �iD e oI_flil[lJ_Cl /nit4l' De "�rI_elopment Director S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2003 Fina1\03 1216 pcm.doc