HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2004 0459 0504RESOLUTION NO. PC- 2004 -459
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY
COUNCIL OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2002 -02, TO
AMEND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS WITHIN SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2
AND RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NOS. 2002-
03, -04, AND -05 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TOTAL OF 318
SINGLE - FAMILY, DETACHED DWELLING UNITS WITHIN SPECIFIC
PLAN 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, 512 -0- 160 -55, 512 -0- 160 -70,
500 -0- 270 -19, 500 -0- 270 -20, 512 -0- 160 -54, AND 500 -0-
024-03)
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on April 20,
2004, the Planning Commission considered Residential Planned
Development Permit No. 2002 -03 for the construction of 95
single- family, detached dwelling units on 17.7 acres within
Planning Area 1 of Specific Plan No. 2; Residential Planned
Development Permit No. 2002 -04 for the construction of 145
single - family, detached dwelling units on 38.4 acres within
Planning Areas 2 and 3 of Specific Plan No. 2; Residential
Planned Development Permit No. 2002 -05 for the construction of
seventy (78) single- family, detached dwelling units on 24.7
acres within Planning Area 4 of Specific Plan No. 2; and Zoning
Ordinance Amendment No. 2002 -02, to amend development standards
within 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: portions of 500- 0 -270-
07, 512 -0- 160 -55, 512 -0- 160 -70, 500 -0- 270 -19, 500 -0- 270 -20, 512-
0- 160 -54, AND 500 -0- 024 -03); and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of April 20, 2004, the Planning
Commission considered the agenda report and any supplements
thereto and any written public comments; opened the public
hearing, took and considered public testimony both for and
against the proposal, closed the public hearing, continued the
item to May 4, 2004 and on May 4, 2004 reached a decision on
this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concurs with the Community
Development Director's determination that the projects are
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consistent with the findings of the Environmental Impact Report,
and any amendments thereto, approved in connection with the
Moorpark Highlands - Specific Plan No. 2 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
studies, and oral and written public testimony, the Planning
Commission makes the following findings in accordance with City
of Moorpark, Municipal Code Section 17.44.030:
A. The proposed project is consistent with the intent and
provisions of the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance,
in that the proposed project will provide for the orderly
development of land identified in the City's General Plan
and Zoning Ordinance as appropriate for residential
development.
B. The proposed project is compatible with the character of
surrounding development, in that the surrounding
development will include a variety of single - family,
detached and attached homes, including some homes which are
affordable to moderate, low, and very low income families.
C. The proposed project would not be obnoxious or harmful, or
impair the utility of neighboring property or uses, in that
the use proposed is similar to uses existing or proposed to
the south and west, and access to or utility of those
adjacent uses are not hindered by this project.
D. The proposed project would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, in that
adequate provision of public access, sanitary services, and
emergency services have been ensured prior to the
processing of this request.
E. The proposed project is compatible with existing and
planned land uses in the general area where the development
is to be located, in that the existing and planned land
uses in the general area are generally single- family,
detached residential uses, recreational uses, and the
Waterworks facility, which will be sufficiently separated
from this project to avoid impacts.
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F. The proposed project is compatible with the scale, visual
character and design of the surrounding properties,
designed so as to enhance the physical and visual quality
of the community, and the structure (s) have design features
which provide visual relief and separation between land
uses of conflicting character, in that the proposed project
complies with all development standards of the Moorpark
Municipal Code, and the development will utilize high
quality architectural materials and treatments to enhance
the visual appeal of the structures to be constructed.
SECTION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The
Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of:
A. Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2002 -03 for the
construction of ninety -five (95) single- family, detached
dwelling units on 17.7 acres within Planning Area 1 of
Specific Plan No. 2; Residential Planned Development Permit
No. 2002 -04 for the construction of 145 single - family,
detached dwelling units on 38.4 acres within Planning Areas
2 and 3 of Specific Plan No. 2; Residential Planned
Development Permit No. 2002 -05 for the construction of 78
single- family, detached dwelling units on 24.7 acres within
Planning Area 4 of Specific Plan No. 2 per Special and
Standard Conditions of Approval per Exhibits A, B and C;
and
B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment
development standards within
Exhibit D.
SECTION 3. CERTIFICATION OF
Development Director shall certify
resolution and shall cause a certifi(
the book of original resolutions.
No. 2002 -02, to amend
Specific Plan No. 2 per
ADOPTION: The Community
to the adoption of this
�d resolution to be filed in
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The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners DiCecco, Landis, Peskay, Vice Chair
Lauletta and Chair Pozza.
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 4th day pf May,_-2,004.
Scott Poz/za/," �Sair
ATTEST:
B;Luy /. Hog
C u ty De el pment Director
Exhibit A:
Special and
Standard Conditions of
Approval for
Residential
Planned Development Permit
No. 2002 -03.
Exhibit B:
Special and
Standard Conditions of
Approval for
Residential
Planned Development Permit
No. 2002 -04.
Exhibit C:
Special and
Standard Conditions of
Approval for
Residential
Planned Development Permit
No. 2002 -05.
Exhibit D:
Proposed Zoning
Ordinance Amendment 2002 -02.
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EXHIBIT A
SPECIAL AND STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 2002 -03
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Pardee Homes architectural booklet titled "Moorpark
Highlands," 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
architectural manual.
2. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building
permit for the first residential unit, 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. Within one year of the start of initial grading of Tract
5045, the applicant shall remove the existing walls along
the west side of Spring Road between High Street and Los
Angeles Avenue, and replace the existing walls with new
decorative walls and landscaping. The new walls shall be a
minimum of six (6') feet in height, of a decorative
material, and have a design acceptable to the Community
Development Director. Wall plans shall be submitted for
approval to the Community Development Director within
thirty (30) days of the issuance of a grading permit, or
within thirty (30) days of the approval of this Residential
Planned Development Permit, whichever is later.
4. At least twenty -five (250) percent of the dwellings, but no
more than forty (40 %) percent, of the dwellings shall be
represented by any one of the architectural styles. No
sub -style shall be represented by more than forty (40 %)
percent of the dwellings for each architectural style.
5. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building
permits, the applicant shall prepare, and submit for
approval, a minimum of three plans for the installation of
an lattice - roofed patio cover in the rear yard of each
floor plan proposed. These patio covers shall be offered
as an option to home buyers, and the plans shall be made
available to buyers in the event they decide to build the
cover after they occupy the home.
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6. 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
conditions, the Zoning Code and compatible with the
dwellings along that street frontage and the dwellings
located within two- hundred (2001) feet of the side property
line, as determined by the Community Development Director.
7. No more than twenty -five (250) percent of the lots within
each Planning Area may be at the fifteen (15') foot minimum
setback. Setbacks in excess of fifteen (151) feet but less
than twenty (201) feet shall be permitted at the discretion
of the Community Development Director.
8. Habitable area with a setback of less than twenty (20')
feet shall be single story, with a maximum roof height of
eighteen (181) feet.
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 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 three -year period and the Applicant has
concurrently requested a time extension to the tentative
tract map. The request for extension of this entitlement
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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
application for a modification is submitted to the
Department of Community Development consistent with the
requirements of the Zoning Code.
7. Garages shall maintain a clear unobstructed dimension of
twenty (20') feet in length and ten (10') feet in width for
each parking stall provided with a minimum of two 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.
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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
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.
-End-
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EXHIBIT B
SPECIAL AND STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 2002 -04
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Pardee Homes architectural booklet titled "Moorpark
Highlands," 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
architectural manual.
2. At least twenty five (25 %) percent of the dwellings, but no
more than forty (40 %) percent, of the dwellings shall be
represented by any one of the architectural styles. No
sub -style shall be represented by more than forty (40 %)
percent of the dwellings for each architectural style.
3. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for building
permits, the applicant shall prepare, and submit for
approval, a minimum of three plans for the installation of
an lattice - roofed patio cover in the rear yard of each
floor plan proposed. These patio covers shall be offered
as an option to home buyers, and the plans shall be made
available to buyers in the event they decide to build the
cover after they occupy the home.
4. 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
conditions, the Zoning Code and compatible with the
dwellings along that street frontage and the dwellings
located within two- hundred (2001) feet of the side property
line as determined by the Community Development Director.
5. Garages shall maintain a clear unobstructed dimension of
twenty (20') 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.
6. No more than twenty -five (250) percent of the lots within
each Planning Area may be at the fifteen (15') foot minimum
setback. Setbacks in excess of fifteen (151) feet but less
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than twenty (201) feet shall be permitted at the discretion
of the Community Development Director.
7. Habitable area with a setback of less than twenty (201 )
feet shall be single story, with a maximum roof height of
eighteen (181) feet.
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 /l.
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 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
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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
application for a modification is submitted to the
Department of Community Development consistent with the
requirements of the Zoning Code.
7. Rain gutters and downspout 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.
8. Garages shall maintain a clear unobstructed dimension of
twenty (20') feet in length and ten (101) feet in width for
each parking stall provided with a minimum of two garage -
parking stalls required for each dwelling unit.
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
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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
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.
-End-
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EXHIBIT C
SPECIAL AND STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 2002 -05
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. The Pardee Homes architectural booklet titled "Moorpark
Highlands," 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
architectural manual.
2. No more than forty (40 %) percent, but no less than twenty
(20 %) percent, of the dwellings shall be represented by any
one of the architectural styles and no sub -style shall be
represented by more than forty (40 %) percent of the maximum
number of dwellings allowed for the primary architectural
style.
3. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for Building
Permits, the applicant shall prepare, and submit for
approval, plans for the installation of an open patio cover
in the rear yard of each floor plan proposed. These patio
covers shall be offered as an option to home buyers, and
the plans shall be made available to buyers in the event
they decide to build the cover after they occupy the home.
4. No more than twenty -five (25 %) percent of the lots within
each Planning Area may be at the fifteen (15') foot minimum
setback. Setbacks in excess of fifteen (151) feet but less
than twenty (201) feet shall be permitted at the discretion
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
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or unless indicated otherwise herein in the following
conditions.
2. All conditions of Tentative Tract Map 5045 and any
subsequent modifications shall apply to this Residential
Planned Development Permit.
3. Unless the Residential Planned 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
three -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.
S. 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
application for a modification is submitted to the
Department of Community Development consistent with the
requirements of the Zoning Code.
7. Garages shall maintain a clear unobstructed dimension of
twenty (20') feet in length and ten (101) feet in width for
each parking stall provided with a minimum of two garage -
parking stalls required for each dwelling unit.
8. Rain gutters and downspout 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.
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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
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.
-End-
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EXHIBIT D
PROPOSED REVISIONS
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
(revised text in Italics)
Section 17.74.040.1 Single - family residential site development
standards.
B. Specific Plan No. 2 Residential Planned Development Single -
family (SP2- RPD -SF) 2.5 to 4.5 du /ac Zone. Planning Areas (P.A.)
2, 3, and 4.
1. Minimum lot area: six - thousand (6,000) square feet.
2. Building Setbacks.
a. The Front setback minimum for six- thousand (6,000)
square foot lots is twenty (201) feet for products
where the garage door (s) is even with or forward of
living space, and all garage doors face the street.
In order to encourage a varied street scene and reduce
the potential for a garage door dominated project, the
front setback may be reduced to fifteen (151) feet
where any of the following design elements are
incorporated into the architecture of the homes:
Living space is forward (closer to the street) of the
garage door
Swing garages with the opening facing the side lot
line
Products that incorporate port cocheres, or other
architectural features that screen at least a portion
of the garage doors from the street
Or as approved by the Community Development Director.
Any two adjacent lots may have the same front setback,
however the third consecutive lot should vary the
front setback by three (3') feet or more, as
appropriate to the street and lot configuration and to
provide variety in the streetscape.
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b. Side setback minimum for a single- family dwelling
unit adjacent to a street is ten (101) feet, with the
exception that the minimum side setback adjacent to
Spring Road shall be twenty (201) feet.
C. Side setback minimum for a single - family dwelling
unit on an interior lot shall be five (5') feet with
an average of seven and one -half (7.51) feet on each
side. Side setback minimum for a second story deck or
balcony is ten (10') feet.
d. Rear setback minimum for a single - family dwelling
unit is twenty (201) feet, for an enclosed patio or
open patio cover is ten (101) feet, for a second story
deck or balcony is twenty (201) feet, and for an
accessory structure is five (51) feet.
e. For projects on a hillside area and where it can
be clearly established that reduced setbacks will
enhance preservation of natural terrain and reduced
grading, front setbacks may be reduced by the
approving authority to ten (101) feet as applied to
the main portion of the dwelling. Garage setbacks
shall normally be twenty (20') feet except for a side
loaded garage where a minimum driveway depth of twenty
(201) feet from the right -of -way edge shall be
provided.
3. Maximum building height:
a. Thirty -five (35') feet for dwelling units;
b. Fifteen (151) feet for accessory structures;
C. Twelve (12') feet for a patio cover and second
floor deck or balcony, not including railing height;
No more than three (3) stories shall be permitted.
4. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall comply with the
provisions of the Moorpark Municipal Code, with the
exception that sound attenuation walls shall be constructed
to a height as required by a city- approved noise study for
the Residential Planned Development Permit.
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5. Parking. Parking shall comply with Chapter 17.32 of
the City of Moorpark Municipal Code, except as otherwise
noted in this chapter. Tandem, i.e. end to end, garage
spaces are allowed.
6. Signage. Signage shall comply with Chapter 17.40 of
the City of Moorpark Municipal Code, except as otherwise
noted in this chapter.
7. Recreational Amenities. Residential Planned
Development Permit areas with single- family lots that have
an average size of less than seven - thousand (7,000) square
feet shall include private recreational amenities such as,
but not limited to the following: clubhouse, restrooms,
swimming pool and spa, play apparatus, picnic shelter,
barbecue area with seating, court game facilities (non -
lighted), and multipurpose fields. The types of amenities
shall be reviewed and approved with the required
Residential Planned Development Permit.
8. Eaves and Window Treatments and Surrounds. The eaves
and window treatments and surrounds on all sides of a
structure shall be complimentary with the eaves and window
treatments and surrounds on the front elevation.
9. Wrap- Around Front Elevation Treatment. The
architectural style and treatment included along the front
elevation of a single- family unit shall continue along each
side elevation until commencement of fencing or other
architecturally feasible termination point as determined by
the Residential Planned Development Permit approval body.
C. Specific Plan No. 2 Residential Planned Development Single -
family (SP2- RPD -SF) 6 du /ac Zone. Planning Area (P.A.) 1
1. Minimum Lot Area: three - thousand- five - hundred (3,500)
square feet.
2. Building Setbacks.
a. Front setback minimum for three- thousand -five-
hundred (3,500) square foot lots is twenty (20') feet
for products where the garage door (s) is even with or
forward of, living space, and all garage doors face
the street. In order to encourage a varied street
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scene and reduce the potential for a garage door
dominated project, the front setback may be reduced to
fifteen (15') feet where any of the following design
elements are incorporated into the architecture of the
homes:
Living space is forward (i.e. closer to the street) of
the garage door
Or as approved by the Community Development Director
Any two adjacent lots may have the same front setback;
however the third consecutive lot should vary the
front setback by three (3) or more feet, as
appropriate to the street and lot configuration, and
to provide for variety in the streetscape.
b. Side setback minimum for a single - family dwelling
unit adjacent to a street is ten (101) feet, with the
exception that the minimum side setback adjacent to
Spring Road shall be twenty (201) feet.
C. Side setback minimum for a single- family dwelling
unit on an interior lot shall be five (5') feet. Side
setback minimum for a second story deck or balcony is
ten (10') feet.
d. Rear setback minimum for a single - family dwelling
unit is fifteen (15') feet, for an enclosed patio or
open patio cover is ten (10') feet, for a second story
deck or balcony is twenty (201) feet, and for an
accessory structure is five (51) feet.
3. Maximum building height:
a. Thirty -five (35') feet for dwelling units;
b. Fifteen (15') feet for accessory structures;
C. Twelve (12') feet for a patio cover and second
floor deck or balcony, not including railing height.
4. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall comply with
the provisions of the Moorpark Municipal Code, with the
exception that sound attenuation walls shall be constructed
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to a height as required by a city- approved noise study for
the Residential Planned Development Permit.
5. Parking. Parking shall comply with Chapter 17.32 of
the City of Moorpark Municipal Code, except as otherwise
noted in this chapter. Tandem, i.e. end to end, garage
spaces are allowed.
6. Signage. Signage shall comply with Chapter 17.40 of
the City of Moorpark Municipal Code, except as otherwise
noted in this chapter.
7. Recreational Amenities. Residential Planned
Development Permit areas with single - family lots that have
an average size of less than seven - thousand (7,000) square
feet shall include private recreational amenities such as,
but not limited to the following: clubhouse, restrooms,
swimming pool and spa, play apparatus, picnic shelter,
barbecue area with seating, court game facilities (non -
lighted), and multipurpose fields. The types of amenities
shall be reviewed and approved with the required
Residential Planned Development Permit.
8. Eaves and Window Treatments and Surrounds. The eaves
and window treatments and surrounds on all sides of a
structure shall be complimentary with the eaves and window
treatments and surrounds on the front elevation.
9. Wrap- Around Front Elevation Treatment. The
architectural style and treatment included along the front
elevation of a single- family unit shall continue along each
side elevation until commencement of fencing or other
architecturally feasible termination point, as determined
by the Residential Planned Development Permit approval
body.