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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 2004 0720 PC REGPlanning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of July 20, 2004 Paae 1 The Regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held on July 20, 2004, in the City Council Chambers; Moorpark Civic Center; 799 Moorpark Avenue; Moorpark, California; 93021. 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pozza called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner DiCecco led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Commissioners DiCecco and Landis, Vice Chair Lauletta and Chair Pozza were present. Commissioner Peskay was absent. Staff attending the meeting included Barry Hogan, Community Development Director; David Bobardt, Planning Manager; Paul Porter, Principal Planner 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 June 15, 2004. Commissioner DiCecco abstained from any comments or motions on the minutes as he was absent from the June 15, 2004 meeting. MOTION: Vice Chair Lauletta moved and Commissioner Landis seconded a motion that the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2004, be approved. (Motion carried with a unanimous 3:0 voice vote, Commissioner Peskay absent, Commissioner DiCecco abstained.) S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2004 Final \04_0720_pcm.doc 7. Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of July 20, 2004 Pacre 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Raymond M. Hebel, resident, commented on the 118 Bypass not going forward, and asked if consideration could be given to the installation of a sound barrier wall for homes that back up to 118, that could be paid for by development fees. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (next Resolution No. 2004 -463) A. Consider Commercial Planned Development No. 2004 -01 for the Construction of a 131,745 Square Foot Shopping Center Located on the Southwest Corner of New Los Angeles Avenue and Miller Parkway on the Application of Nearon Enterprises, LLC, Assessor Parcel No. 512 -0- 260 -025 Staff Recommendation: Open the public hearing, take testimony, provide direction to staff and continue the agenda item with the public hearing open to September 7, 2004. Paul Porter presented the agenda report. Mr. Hogan commented that the applicant would like the project presented to the City Council in September 2004, which would require the Commission to hold a special meeting in one week or continue the item to the next regular Planning Commission meeting on August 3, 2004. The Commission questioned staff on their reference to the Carlsberg EIR and project impacts, the number of trees in the parking lot being increased by 65%, whether a traffic study had been performed for this project, trees planted near the Cantara tract for screening, the project's layout not being pedestrian - friendly, preference for a court yard layout and a second traffic study to address stacking. Commissioner DiCecco disclosed that he met with the applicant on Friday, July 16, 2004 and Vice Chair Lauletta disclosed that he met with the applicant once during the week of July 11, 2004each, to discuss this project. Chair Pozza opened the public hearing. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2004 Fina1\04_0720 — pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of July 20, 2004 Paae 3 Mark Armbruster, applicant's representative, commented on the challenges faced with design of the project, and that the traffic consultant, engineers, and landscape consultant were available to answer questions. Mark Ossola, applicant's representative and developer for this project, commented that the project was designed for long term and quality tenants. He stated that letters of intent had been signed by Petco, Staples and Chick Sporting Goods and Merchandise. He expressed interested in small specialty shops and "white table cloth" restaurants. He commented that he is in competition for tenants with Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley. The Commission questioned Mr. Ossola on whether or not he was familiar with the design of the Calabasas Commons. John Parezo, applicant's representative and architect for the project stated that he was challenged with this site and terrain. He commented on his attempt to add connecting paths, diversity in public places by the addition of awnings, stone columns and stonework around archways, and that he was available for questions. Bill Chamberlain, applicant's representative the project commented that he questions. engineer for available for and was The Commission questioned the applicant on the height of the retaining wall close to the Arroyo and Los Angeles Avenue. Jerry Overland, applicant's representative, stated that he prepared the traffic study and was available for questions. Jim Ridge, applicant's representative and landscape architect for the project, stated he was available for questions. He commented on various projects he had designed and his involvement with the Homeowner's Association to screen the project from the residences. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2004 Final \04_0720_pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of July 20, 2004 Paae 4 The Commission asked Mr. Ridge whether he would be including a waterfall (softscape) similar to his other projects. Mr. Hogan commented on the past preliminary plans to install water features and the wall on the western property line. Alice Landavaso, resident, questioned the intensity of the lighting and commented on Moorpark Marketplace leaving their lights on all night. She also commented on maintenance of the graffiti under the bridge at the Arroyo. Mr. Hogan commented on the lights at Target in the Moorpark Marketplace, which was approved prior to the City's change in lighting standards. He stated the lights would be reviewed by staff, and that screening and shielding of the lights were required. Staff would investigate the potential of adding timers and reduced lighting after closing hours. He commented that the Arroyo is not city property but would see what, if anything, the City could do regarding the graffiti issue. Mark Brown, resident, commented on potential noise from the air - conditioning units if roof - mounted, and requested a measurement of the noise be taken at the property lines. Mr. Hogan commented on the large setback of the buildings and current air - conditioner styles. He stated that the units along Patriot may require noise baffles. The Commission commented on the effect of sixty -five percent (650) shade coverage requirement, which would offer screening of the center from the residences. The Commission encouraged the applicant to design the areas adjacent to the proposed restaurants as gathering spots. Mr. Ossola commented that he would work with the residents, and review the site from their back yards to work on screening of lights, and would also place roofs over the trash enclosures. S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2004 Fina1\04_0720_pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of July 20, 2004 Paae 5 The Commission discussed mixing the uses for the project, art in public places, providing a pedestrian feel and addition of a walkway, redesign the layout of the buildings, pedestrians ability to walk from Moorpark Marketplace to this development's restaurants, loading docks, building entrances, the architectural contrasts and provisions for signage. Mr. Ossola expressed concern with too many changes effecting pre- commitments by tenants but indicated that he would be pleased to work with the Commission and staff to see what changes could be made to address its concerns. He indicated that it was his desire to move tenants in by early 2005. There were no written statement cards received., MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Commissioner DiCecco seconded a motion to appoint an Ad Hoc Committee (Commissioner Landis and Commissioner DiCecco) to meet with the applicant and staff to review the architecture and layout and continue the public hearing open to the next regular Planning Commission Meeting of August 3, 2004. (Unanimous 4:0 voice vote, Commissioner Peskay absent). 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS: There were no items for discussion. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (Future agenda items are tentative and are subject to rescheduling.) A. August 3rd and 17th, 2004 Planning Commission Meetings: • Cancellation B. September 7, 2004 Planning Commission Meeting: • Commercial Planned Development No. 2004 -01, possible continuation from July 20, 2004 (Nearon Enterprises, LLC) • Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2004 -06 - Sign Ordinance (City of Moorpark) S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2004 Fina1\04_0720_pcm.doc Planning Commission, City of Moorpark, California Minutes of July 20, 2004 Paae 6 Mr. Hogan briefly discussed future agenda items, and confirmed that the August 3, 2004, meeting would be held for the continuation of Item 8.A. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: Commissioner Landis moved and Vice Chair 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 8:33 p.m. ATTEST: rr. K /)Hogan, /,C'-Pmmunity Development Director S: \Community Development \ADMIN \COMMISSION \MINUTES \2004 Fina1\04_0720_pcm.doc