HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2005 0473 0322RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2005 -473
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY
COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.
2004 -01 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TOTAL OF 102 MULTIPLE -
FAMILY DWELLING UNITS WITHIN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 2,
LOCATED APPROXIMATELY ONE -HALF MILE NORTH OF NORTH OF
THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF SPRING ROAD AND THREE -
FOURTHS OF ONE MILE EAST OF WALNUT CANYON ROAD, ON THE
APPLICATION OF PARDEE HOMES. (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS:
500 -0- 270 -07, 500 -0- 027 -08, 500 -0- 270 -19, 500- 0 -270-
20, 500 -0- 024 -03, 500 -0- 024 -04, 500 -0- 024 -22, 500 -0-
024-23)
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on March 22,
2005, the Planning Commission considered Residential Planned
Development Permit No. 2004 -01 for the construction of 102
multiple - family dwelling units on 8.5 acres within Planning Area
5 of Specific Plan No. 2, located approximately one -half mile
north of the northerly terminus of Spring Road and three - fourths
of one mile east of Walnut Canyon Road, on the application of
Pardee Homes. (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 500 -0- 270 -07, 500- 0 -027-
08, 500 -0- 270 -19, 500 -0- 270 -20, 500 -0- 024 -03, 500 -0- 024 -04, 500-
0- 024 -22, 500 -0- 024 -23); and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of March 22, 2005, the Planning
Commission opened the public hearing; considered the agenda
report and any supplements thereto and any written public
comments; took and considered public testimony both for and
against the proposal, closed the public hearing, and reached a
decision on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurs with the Community
Development Director's determination that the projects are
consistent with the findings of the Environmental Impact Report,
and any amendments thereto, approved in connection with the
Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan (No. 1995 -02) and has
considered information in the environmental document in its
deliberations of the project before making a recommendation to
the City Council concerning the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FINDINGS: Based upon the
information set forth in the staff report(s), accompanying
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studies, and oral and written public testimony, the Planning
Commission makes the following findings in accordance with City
of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section 17.44.040(C):
A. The site design, including structure location, size,
height, setbacks, massing, scale, architectural style and
colors, and landscaping, is consistent with the provisions
of the General Plan, any applicable specific plans, Zoning
Ordinance, and any other applicable regulations.
B. The site design would not create
impair the utility of properties,
the surrounding area, in that the
to uses existing or proposed to the
and access to or utility of those
hindered by this project.
negative impacts on or
structures, or uses in
use proposed is similar
south, east, and west,
adjacent uses are not
C. The proposed multiple- family use is compatible with
existing and permitted uses in the surrounding area, in
that the existing and planned uses in the area include
single- family detached residences, a park, and a school.
SECTION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The
Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2004 -01 for the
construction of 102 multiple- family dwelling units on 8.5 acres
within Planning Area 5 of Specific Plan No. 2 per Special and
Standard Conditions of Approval per Exhibit A; and
SECTION 3. FILING OF RESOLUTION: The Community Development
Director shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and
shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of
original resolutions.
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners DiCecco, Landis and Taillon, Vice -Chair
Peskay and Chair Pozza
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of March, 2005.
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Exhibit A: Special and Standard Conditions of Approval for
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2004 -01.
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EXHIBIT A
SPECIAL AND STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 2004 -01
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Pardee Homes architectural booklet titled "Moorpark PA-
5" dated March 11, 2004, and the Planning Area 5
Architectural Plans dated January 27, 2005, shall form the
basis of the evaluation of architectural treatment to be
incorporated on each residential structure for permit
issuance. At a minimum, the drawings and color and
materials samples that have depicted the respective
architectural styles and sub - styles shall be incorporated
in the project, as presented in the above - mentioned plans
and materials.
2. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building
permit for the first residential building, the Applicant
shall submit wall plans to the Community Development
Department for review and approval. The wall plans shall be
approved prior to the issuance of the first building
permit.
3. At least twenty -five
buildings, but no moz
dwellings shall be
architectural styles.
more than sixty (60 %)
architectural style.
(250) percent of the residential
e than forty (40 %) percent, of the
represented by any one of the
No sub -style shall be represented by
percent of the dwellings for each
4. All units designated as affordable housing shall be
designed and appointed in the same manner at the market
rate units. For example, if the market rate units have
tile counters the affordable units will have identical tile
counters. If the market rate units have dishwashers and
garbage disposals the affordable units will have the
identical garbage disposals and dishwashers. The exception
to this condition is that the Applicant shall provide
clothes washing and drying machines and window coverings in
all affordable units designated under the provisions of the
Development Agreement for the Moorpark Highlands Specific
Plan.
5. Any change in the architectural elements shall require
prior approval by the Community Development Director.
Approval of any change shall require the Director to find
that the change is consistent with these approved
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conditions, the Zoning Code and compatible with the
dwellings along that street frontage, as determined by the
Community Development Director and consistent with the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
6. Prior to the occupancy of the first unit, the Applicant
shall submit to, and have approved by, the Community
Development Director, a notice to be signed by all future
buyers, acknowledging the planned construction of a public
park and future roadway improvements on the SR 23 bypass.
The notice shall identify potential impacts associated with
these improvements, including, but not limited to noise and
light impacts. An acknowledgement that planned construction
of a public park and future roadway improvements on the SR
23 bypass shall be recorded as part of the subdivision map
or if there is no subdivision map as a separate instrument.
7. The covered parking and guest parking spaces within the
development shall be designated for each unit and the guest
parking shall be labeled as such to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director. The distance from each unit
to its assigned covered parking space shall be minimized to
the greatest extend feasible.
8. Structures over covered parking shall be designed using
architectural vocabularies which are compatible and
comparable to those used on the residence buildings. This
shall include the use of tile roofs and decorative
stonework or other enhancements found on the units. A
Permit Adjustment shall be applied for and the
architectural plans brought before the Planning Commission
for review and approval prior to the issuance of a zoning
clearance for building permit to construct any unit within
Planning Area 5.
9. Prior to the issuance of a zoning clearance for a building
permit the applicant shall provide enhanced architectural
treatments to the facades of those Residential structures
which face "A" Street. The enhancement shall be reviewed
and approved by the community development director.
10. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit the applicant
provide the community development director with a revised
site plan which minimizes the use of the five car garage
straight -in units. This may involve the relocation of
units, reversing the plotting of units and modifying the
site plan envelope. The revised site plan is subject to
the review and approval of the community development
director.
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11. Enhanced driveways shall be provided, to the satisfaction
of the Community Development Director.
STANDARD CONDITIONS
A. For compliance with the following conditions please contact
the Community Development Department:
1. The Residential Planned Development Permit is granted for
the land and project as identified on the entitlement
application form and as shown on the plot plans and
elevations incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A".
The location and design of all site improvements shall be
as shown on the approved plot plans and elevations except
or unless indicated otherwise herein in the following
conditions.
2. All conditions of Tentative Tract Map No. 5045 and any
subsequent modifications shall apply to this Residential
Planned Development Permit.
3. Unless the Residential Development Permit is inaugurated
(building foundation slab in place and substantial work in
progress) not later than three (3) years after this permit
is granted, this permit shall automatically expire on that
date. The Community Development Director may, at his /her
discretion, grant up to two (2) 1 -year extensions for
project inauguration if there have been no changes in the
adjacent areas and if Applicant can document that he /she
has diligently worked towards inauguration of the project
during the initial 3 -year period and the Applicant has
concurrently requested a time extension to the tentative
tract map. The request for extension of this entitlement
shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the
expiration date of the permit.
4. Prior to occupancy of each dwelling unit, the Applicant
shall install front yard landscaping as approved on the
landscape plans.
5. All air conditioning or air exchange equipment shall be
placed at ground level, may not be placed in a sideyard
setback area within fifteen (151) feet of an opening window
at ground floor level of any residential structure, and
shall not reduce the required sideyards to less than five
(5') feet of level ground.
6. All facilities and uses other than those specifically
requested in the application are prohibited unless an
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application for a modification is submitted to the
Community Development Department consistent with the
requirements of the Zoning Code.
7. Garages shall maintain a clear unobstructed dimension of
twenty (201) feet in length and ten (101) feet in width for
each parking stall provided with a minimum of two (2)
garage - parking stalls required for each dwelling unit.
8. Rain gutters and downspouts shall be provided on all sides
of the structure for all structures where there is a
directional roof flow. Water shall be conveyed to the
street or drives in non - corrosive devices as determined by
the City Engineer.
9. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for
construction, working drawings, grading and drainage plans,
plot plans, final map (if requested by the Community
Development Director), sign programs, and landscaping and
irrigation plans (three full sets) shall be submitted to
the Community Development Director for review and approval.
B. For compliance with the following conditions please contact
the Engineering Division:
10. The City Engineering Conditions of Approval for Tentative
Tract Map No. 5045 apply to Residential Planned Development
Permit No. 2002 -03.
C. For compliance with the following conditions please contact
the Ventura County Fire Department:
11. All conditions of Tentative Tract Map 5045 shall apply.
D. For compliance with the following conditions please contact
the Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1:
12. All conditions of Tentative Tract Map 5045 shall apply.
E. For compliance with the following conditions please contact
the Police Department:
13. Prior to issuance of building permits for either the
residential or recreational components of the project, the
Police Department shall review development plans for the
incorporation of defensible space concepts to reduce
demands on police services. To the degree feasible, public
safety planning recommendations shall be incorporated into
the project plans. The Applicant shall prepare of list of
project features and design components that demonstrate
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responsiveness to defensible space design concepts. Review
and approval by the Police Department of all defensible
space design features incorporated into the project shall
occur prior to initiation of the building plan check
process.
F. For compliance with the following conditions please contact
the Moorpark Unified School District:
14. Prior to issuance of building permits for the residential
units, all legally mandated school impact fees applicable
at the time of issuance of a building permit shall be paid
to the Moorpark Unified School District.
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