HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1989 0118 CC REG ITEM 09AELOISE BROWN
Mayor
BERNARDO M. PEREZ
Mayor Pro Tern
CLINT HARPER, Ph. D.
Councilmember
PAUL LAWRASON
Councilmember
SCOTT MONTGOMERY
Councilmember
RICHARD T. HARE
City Treasurer
MOORPARK
M E M O R A N D U M
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STEVEN KUENY
City Manager
CHERYL J. KANE
City Attorney
PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P.
Director of
Community Development
R. DENNIS DELZEIT
City Engineer
JOHN V. GILLESPIE
Chief of Police
TO: The Honorable City Council
FROM: Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development'
DATE: December 20, 1988 (CC meeting of 1/18/88)
SUBJECT: Development Plan Permit No. DP -361. Manor Modification
No. 1 and Conditional. Use Permit No. 88 -2
Background
The proposed project is a 23,040 sq.ft.., two -story office building on
a 56,07.0 sq.ft. site (1.29 acres) located at 323 Science Drive,
approximately 300 feet north of New Los Angeles Avenue.
On May 18, 1987, Development Plan Permit No. 361 was approved for a
24,192 . sq.ft. industrial building. A minor modification to DP• -361 has
been requested to allow a 23,040 sq.ft. office building on the site
instead. The size and appearance of the office building is proposed
to be the same as the existing structure on 1-he adjacent property to
the south (at the northwest corner of the intersection of Science
Drive and New Los Angeles Avenue) A conditional use permit is
required to allow the office us(?.
P1anni.rrj__ Comm i.ssion Action
At their meeting of December 5, 1988, the Planning Commission voted
4:1, to recommend conditional approval of the requested minor
modification and conditional use permit. The Commission did approve
modifications to Conditions Nos.. 1.3, 23f, 25, and 51. The approved
modifications are reflected in the conditions attached to the
Commission's resolution (No. PC- •38-180). The Commission also voted to
add a condition which prohibits medical office use, and a condition
was added which requires that tenants wi.11 occupy no Less than 5,000
sq.ft. within the proposed office building.
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Medical offices were proposed to be prohibited because there is not
enough parking provided to allow this use. The intent of the tenant
restriction condition was to not have the proposed office building on
Science Drive competing with the downtown commercial property owners
for the smaller tenants. It was the general consensus of the Planning
Commission that if office buildings are approved in the outlying
industrial areas, these buildings should house only the larger
companies that need more square footage than is available in the
downtown area of Moorpark. The Commission voted to recommend to the
Council that the subject of whether office use should be permitted in
industrial areas be studied as part of the current General Plan
update.
Requested Action and Staff Recommendation
1. Open the public hearing and accept public testimony.
2. Review and consider the information in the Negative
Declaration.
Make the appropriate findings (attached).
4. Direct staff to prepare a resolution recommending approval of
DP -361 Minor Modification No. 1 and conditional approval of
CUP -88 -2 for adoption at the City Council's next regular
meeting of February 1, 1989.
Exhibits:
1. Findings and Showings
2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 88 -180
3. Planning Commission Minutes of December 5,
4. Staff Report dated December 5, 1988
5. Negative Declaration
6. Site Plan
7. Elevations
8. Conceptual Landscape Plan
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FINDINGS AND SHOWINGS
1. The attached Negative Declaration is complete and in compliance
with State CEQA Guidelines. As part of its approval, the
Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information
contained in the Negative Declaration.
2. Findings required for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit:
a. The proposed use would be consistent with the purpose,
intent, guidelines, standards, policies and provisions
of the City General Plan and Chapter 1 of the Ordinance
Code;
b. The proposed uses would not impair the integrity and
character of the zone in which the use is to be located;
c. The proposed uses would be compatible with land uses
permitted within the General Plan land use designations
and the zones in the general area where the use is to be
located;
d. The proposed use would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare.
e. The proposed parking ratio provided is appropriate.
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RESOLUTION NO. PC -88 -180
A RESOLUTION OF THE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF THE MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 1
TO DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. DP -361 AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 88 -2 ON THE APPLICATION OF CABOT, CABOT &
FORBES FOR THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
323 SCIENCE DRIVE, WEST SIDE, AND 300 FEET NORTH OF
NEW LOS ANGELES AVENUE.
Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of Section 8163 of the
Moorpark Municipal Code, the applicant Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, has
requested the City's approval of their application for Minor Modification
No. 1 -to Development Plan No. DP -361 and Conditional Use Permit No. 88 -2
for that certain 1.29 acre site located at 323 Science Drive, west side,
300 feet north of New Los Angeles Avenue, and known as Ventura County
Assessor's Parcel No. 512 -0- 240 -11.
Whereas, studies and investigations were made, and staff reports
and recommendations were submitted; and
Whereas, pursuant to the requirements of Article 5 of Chapter 3
of Title 7 (beginning at Section 65300 of the Government Code of the State
of California [the Planning and Zoning Law]), the City of Moorpark has
adopted a General Plan, which plan contains each and every element
required to be included in such a plan by Section 65302 of the Government
Code; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered
the Initial Study and Negative Declaration on the proposed project; and
Whereas, this Commission, upon giving the notice required by
the provisions of Section 8163 of the Moorpark Municipal Code and Section
65905 of the Government Code, did, on the 5th day of December 1988,
conduct a public hearing as prescribed by law in order to consider said
application for a Minor Modification to a n approved Development Plan and
for a Conditional Use Permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to the Provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 of the Public Resources Code of the
State of California {beginning at Section 210001 the Planning Commission of
the City of Moorpark approves the Negative Declaration.
Section 2. The findings and showings contained in the staff
report dated December 5, 1988, which report is incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth in full , and as amended orally at the public
meeting are hereby adopted.
Section 3. The Recording Secretary is instructed to forward a
copy of this resolution to the City Council with a recommenda+inn of
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conditional approval with attached staff recommended conditions as modified.
Section 4. The Commission further recommends that the City
Council include the subject of whether office use should be permitted in
industrial areas and to what extent as part of the General Plan Update.
Section 5. That the action with the foregoing direction to
approve Resolution No. PC -88 -180 was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Moorpark, California at the regular meeting held
on December 5, 1988 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Commissioner's Schmidt, Lanahan, Holland, Butcher and
Wozniak;
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
1988. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of December
CHAIRMAN PRESIDING:
Douglas Holland
ATTEST:
Celia La Fleur, Secretary
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APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. PC -88 -180 December 5, 1988
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 - -2 Page 1
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
GENERAL_ REQUIREMENTS: (Conditions 1 - 19)
1. The permit is granted for the land and project as shown on the plot
plans and elevations labeled Exhibits 7 and 8 except or unless
indicated otherwise herein.
2. The development is subject to all applicable regulations of the M -1
zone and all agencies of the State, Ventura County, the City of
Moorpark and any other governmental entities.
3. Unless the use is inaugurated not later than three years after the
date this permit is granted, this permit shall automatically expire
on that date. The Director of Community Development may, at his
discretion, grant one additional one- year extension for use
inauguration of use during the initial two -year period.
4. All facilities and uses other than those specifically requested in
the application are prohibited unless a modification application has
been approved by the Director of Community Development.
5. The design, maintenance and operation of the permit area and
facilities thereon shall comply with all applicable requirements and
enactments of Federal, State, and County and City authorities, and
all such requirements and enactments shall, by reference, become
conditions of this permit.
6. If any of the conditions or limitations of this permit are held to be
invalid, that holding shall not invalidate any of the remaining
conditions or limitations set forth.
7. Signs are subject to the Moorpark Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 50 of
Title 9. A sign permit is required for all on -site signs to be
approved by the Director of Community Development. Only one
monument sign shall be permitted which shall be externally lit. No
on - -site building sign shall be permitted unless the building is
occupied by a single user. No off -site signs are permitted.
8. No later than ten (10) days after any change of property ownership
or of lessee(s) or operator(s) of the subject use, thee shall be
filed with the Director of Community Development name(s) and
address(es) of the new owner(s), lessee(s) or operator(s), together
with a letter from any such person(s), acknowledging and agreeing to
comply with all conditions of this permit.
9. If in the future, any use or uses are contemplated on the site
differing from that specified in this permit, either the permittee,
owner, or each prospective tenant shall file a project description
prior to the execution of the new lease agreement or the initiation
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. PC -88 -180 December 5, 1988
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-882 Page 2
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
of the use. A review by the Director of Community Development will
be conducted to determine if the proposed use is compatible with the
M -1 zone and the terms and conditions of this permit. Said review
will be conducted at no charge and an approval letter sent, unless a
minor or major modification is required, in which case all applicable
fees and procedures shall apply.
10. The permittee agrees as a condition of issuance (or removal) and use
of this permit to defend, at his sole expense, any action brought
against the City because of issuance (or renewal) of this permit or,
in the alternative, to relinquish this permit. Permittee will
reimburse the city of any court costs and /or attorney's fees which
the city may be required by a court to pay as a result of any such
action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate in the
defense of any such action, but such participation shall not relieve
permittee of his obligations under this condition.
11. The permittee's acceptance of this permit and /or commencement of
construction and /or operations under this permit shall be deemed to
be acceptance by permittee of all conditions of this permit.
12. All utilities shall be placed underground to the nearest off -site
facility except through transmission utilities.
13. The conditional use permit shall be periodically reviewed by the
City. The purpose of this review shall be for determining the
consistency in adherence to the conditions of approval.
14. No conditions of this entitlement shall be interpreted as permitting
or requiring any violation of law or any unlawful rules or
regulations or orders of an authorized governmental
agency. In instances where more than one set of rules apply, the
stricter ones shall take precedence.
15. Prior to submission of construction plans for plan check, a zoning
clearance shall be obtained from the Department of Community
Development.
16. Complete landscape plans (3 sets), together with specifications and a
maintenance program shall be prepared by a State Licensed Landscape
Architect, generally in accordance with Ventura County Guide to
Landscape Plans, and in compliance with City of Moorpark Ordinance
No. 74, shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of
Community Development. The landscape plan shall be in substantial
conformance to the conceptual landscape plan. The applicant shall
bear the total cost of such review and of final installation
inspection. The landscaping and planting plan shall be accompanied
by a fee specified by the City of Moorpark.
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. PC -88 -180 December 5, 1988 49
Case No.: Conditional -
Use Permit No. CUP-88-2 Page 3
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
a. Landscaping along streets and at intersections shall not impair
sight distance. Low -lying shrubbery should be planned around
intersections so that a seated driver does not have to
partially enter the intersection in order to gain a clear view
of oncoming traffic.
b. Landscaping shall be designed as not to obstruct the view of
any building or office entrance /exit, windows, walkways or
vehicles parked in the parking lot.
C. All landscaping and planting within paved areas shall be
contained within all parking areas.
d. The final landscape plans shall provide for a 50% shade
coverage within all parking areas. Shade coverage is described
as the maximum mid -day shaded area defined by a selected
specimen tree at 50% maturity.
e. The turf plantings associated with this project shall be
drought tolerant, low -water using variety.
f. The planting area shown on the three sides of the
building shall be landscaped to include 24 -inch
box trees capable of growing above the building. To further
obscure the view of the building from the residential area
across the arroyo, the 24 -inch box trees shall be planted to
help obscure the building and shall be shown on the landscape
plan approved by the Director of Community Development in
such a way as to accomplish the intent within 5 -7 years.
g. Contour grading shall occur along Science Drive so as to
provide earth berms for landscaping purposes.
17. Roof design and construction shall include a minimum 18" (inch)
extension of the parapet wall above the highest
point of the roof.
18. Pullover parking shall be limited to 24 inches maximum.
19. The applicant shall prior to the issuance of a zone clearance
execute a covenant running with the land on behalf of himself and
hissuccessors, heirs and assigns agreeing to participate in the
formation of and be subject to any assessment district or other
financing technique including but not limited to the payment of
traffic mitigation fees, which the City may implement or adopt, to
fund public street and traffic improvements directly or indirectly
affected by the development. Traffic mitigation fees shall be used
for projects in the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution, such
as, but not limited to, the extension of New Los Angeles Avenue.
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. PC -88 -180 December 5, 1988
Case No.. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 Page 4
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
PRIOR 'TO THE ISSUANCE OF ZONE CLEARANCE, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: (Conditions 20 - 27)
20. Trash disposal areas shall be provided in locations which will not
interfere with circulation, parking, or access to building, and shall
be screened with a six (6) foot high solid wall enclosure with metal
or wooden gates. Final design of said enclosure shall be subject to
the approval of the Director of Community Development.
21. All property line walls and fences shall be no further than one inch
from any property line.
22. The building(s) shall be constructed employing energy- saving
devices. These shall include those required by the California
Administrative Code, Title 24.
23. For all exterior lighting, a lighting plan shall be prepared by an
electrical engineer registered in the State of California and
submitted to the Department of Community Development for review
and approval. The lighting plan shall achieve the
following objectives: Avoid interference with reasonable use of
adjoining properties; minimize on -site and off -site glare; provide
adequate on -site lighting; limit electroliers' height to avoid
excessive illumination; and provide structures which are compatible
with the total design of the proposed facility.
These plans shall include the following:
a. A photometric plan showing a point -by -point foot candle layout
to extend a minimum of twenty (20) feet outside the property
lines. Layout plan to be based on a ten (10) foot grid center.
b. Maximum overall height of fixtures shall be not more than
fourteen (14) feet in or adjacent to residential areas and not
more than twenty (20) feet: in nonresidential areas.
C. Fixtures must possess sharp cut -off qualities at property lines.
d. There shall be no more than a seven -to -one (7:1) ratio of level
of illumination shown. (Maximum -to- rninimum ratio between
Lighting Standards) .
e. Energy efficient lighting fixtures which are compatible with
adjacent commercial lighting to the north and east.
f. Minimum of one -half foot candle illumination.
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. PC -88 -180 December 5, 1988
Case No.. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88-2 Page 5
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
24. All roof mounted air conditioning or heating equipment, vents or
ducts shall not be visible from view from any abutting lots, streets
or roadways. This shall be accomplished through the extension of
the main structure or roof and not through individual unit
screening. Review and approval of working drawings is required by
the Department of Community Development to assure roof equipment is
below top of the parapet.
25. A utility room with common access to house all meters and the roof
access ladder shall be provided. No exterior access ladder or roof
drains shall be permitted.
26. All exterior building materials and paint colors shall be approved by
the Director of the Community Development for the purpose of
determining compatibility with adjacent development.
27. The applicant shall pay all energy costs associated with street
lighting for a period of one year from the initial energizing of the
street lights.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: (Conditions 28 - 32))
28. An "Unconditional Will Serve Letter" for water and sewer service will
be obtained from Ventura County Waterworks District No.1.
29. The applicant shall pay all school assessment fees levied by the
Moorpark Unified School District,
30. All parking areas shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete and
shall include adequate provisions for drainage, striping and
appropriate wheel blocks, curbs or posts in parking areas adjacent to
landscaped areas.
31. All landscaping and planting shall be installed and inspected.
32. No use for which this permit is granted shall be commenced until a
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Building and Safety
Division. In addition, no Certificate of Occupancy may be issued
until all on -site improvements specified in this permit have been
completed and the applicant has posted a Faithful Performance Bond
or other form of financial security to guarantee the agreement. Said
on -site improvements shall be completed within 120 days of issuance
of the Certificate of Occupancy. In case of failure to comply with
any term or provision of this agreement, the City Council may by
resolution declare the surety forfeited. Upon completion of the
required improvements to the satisfaction of the Director of
Community Development, the surety may be exonerated by action of
the Director of Community Development.
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. PC -88 -180 December 5, 1988 f
Case No.. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 Page 6
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
AFTER ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE APPLICABLE: (Conditions 33 - 38)
33. Continued landscape maintenance shall be subject to periodic
inspection by the City. The permittee shall be required to remedy
any defects in ground maintenance as indicated by the City within
two weeks after notification.
34. Dead or dying material shall be replaced in accordance with the
approved landscape plan. In addition, it shall be the responsibility
of the property owner to maintain tree wells adjacent to this
property in a safe condition and free from trash, weeds, or other
debris and public nuisances.
35. All required yards, fences, parking areas, storage areas, operations
yards and other uses on the site shall be improved as required by
these regulations and shall at all times be maintained in a neat and
orderly manner.
36. No outside storage of parts, materials, or merchandise shall be
permitted.
37. All work shall be conducted indoors.
38. Any violations of the above Community Development Conditions shall
be immediate cause for revocation of the Development Plan and
Conditional Use Permits.
CITY ENGINEER'S CONDITIONS
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A ZONING CLEARANCE, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: (Conditions 39 - 50)
39. The developer shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and
approval, a grading plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer;
shall obtain a Grading Permit; and shall post sufficient surety
guaranteeing completion.
40. The developer shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and
approval, a detailed Soils Report certified by a registered
professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. The grading
plan shall incorporate the recommendations of the approved Soils
Report.
41. The driveways shall be constructed per Ventura County Road
Standard E -2 and shall be 30 feet wide.
42. Any street lights required to bring the lighting intensity in the
project area up to City Standards will be installed by the applicant.
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. PC -88 -180 December 5, 1988
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 Page 7
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
The applicant shall demonstrate for each building pad to the
satisfaction of the City of Moorpark as follows:
a. Adequate protection from '100 -year frequency storm; and
b. Feasible access during a 10 -year frequency storm.
Hydrology calculations shall be per current Ventura County
Standards.
43. The applicant shall deposit with the City of Moorpark a contribution
for the Los Angeles Avenue Improvement Area of Contribution. The
actual deposit shall be the adopted rate in effect at the time the
zoning clearance is issued.
44. The developer shall indicate in writing to the City of Moorpark, the
disposition of any water well(s) and any other water that may exist
within the site. If any wells are proposed to be abandoned, or if
they are abandoned and have not been properly sealed, they must be
destroyed per Ventura County Ordinance No. 2372.
45. The developer shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and
approval, drainage plans, hydrologic, and hydraulic calculations
prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall enter into any
agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete the improvement and
shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of the
improvements. The drainage plans and calculations shall
indicate the following conditions before and after development.
For quantities of water, water flow rates, major water courses,
drainage areas and patters, diversions, collection systems, flood
hazard areas, sumps and drainage course hdrology shall be per
current Ventura County Standardsexcept as follows:
a. all sumps shall carry a 50 -year frequency storm;
b. all catch basins on continuous grade shall carry a 10 -year
storm;
C. all catch basins in a sump condition shall be sized such that
depth of water at intake shall equal depth of approach flows;
d. all culverts shall carry a 100-year frequency storm;
e. drainage facilities shall be provided such that surface flows
are intercepted and contained prior to entering collector or
secondary roadways;
f. under a 10 -year frequency storm, all collector streets shall be
provided with a minimum of one travel lane available where
possible.
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. PC -88 -180 December 5, 1988 3
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 - -2 Page 8
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
46. The applicant shall pay all energy costs associated with street
lighting for a period of one year from the initial energizing of the
street lights.
47. The applicant shall have prepared a geotechnical investigation with
regard, to liquification, expansive soils, and seismic safety. Per
the City's Safety Element, this report shall be prepared by a
Registered Professional Civil Engineer or Geologist.
48. The applicant shall obtain an Encroachment Permit from the City for
proposed encroachments onto Science Drive.
49. If any hazardous waste is encountered during the construction of this
project, all work shall be immediately stopped and the Ventura
County Environmental Health Department, the Fire Department, the
Sheriff's Department, and the City Inspector shall be notified
immediately. Work shall not proceed until clearance has been issued
by all of these agencies.
50. If grading is to take place during the rainy season, an erosion
control plan shall be submitted for review and approval along with
the grading plan. Along with the erosion control measures,
hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be required within 60 days of
completion of grading.
VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A ZONING CLEARANCE THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL (Conditions 51 - 59) BE SATISFIED.
51. Lighting devices shall be high enough as to eliminate anyone on the
ground from tampering with them. All parking areas shall be
provided with a lighting system capable of illuminating the parking
surface with a minimum maintain of one -half foot candle of light and
shall be designed to minimize the spillage of light onto adjacent
properties. All exterior lighting devices shall be protected by
weather and breakage- resistant covers.
52. Landscaping shall not cover any exterior door or window.
53. Landscaping at entrances /exits or at any intersection within the
parking lot shall not block or screen the view of a seated driver
from another moving vehicle or pedestrian.
54. Landscaping (trees) shall not be placed directly under any overhead
lighting which could cause a loss of light at ground level.
55. Front door entrances shall be visible from the street.
56. All entrance /exit driveways shall be a minimum of 30 feet in width.
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. PC-88 -180 December 5, 1988
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 - -2 Page 9
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
57. All exterior doors shall be constructed of solid wood core minimum of
1 and 3 /4- inches thick or of metal construction. Front glass doors
commonly used for entry are acceptable but should be visible to the
street.
58. Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a minimum five (5)
pintumbler operation with the locking bar or bolt extending into the
receiving guide a minimum of 1 -inch deadbolt.
59. There shall not be any easy exterior access t the roof area, i.e.,
ladders, trees, high walls, etc.
VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PRIOR 'TO ISSUANCE OF A ZONING CLEARANCE THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED. (Conditions 60 - 62)
60. If an alarm system is used, it shall be wired to all exterior doors
and windows and to any roof vents or other roof openings where
access may be made.
DURING CONSTRUCTION THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY:
61. A licensed security guard is recommended during the construction
phase, or a 6 -foot high chain link fence shall be erected around the
construction site.
62. Construction equipment, tools, etc., shall be properly secured during
non - working hours.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE
SATISFIED. (Conditions 63 s 64)
63. Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit in the
commercial development, constructed under the same general plan,
shall have locks using combinations which are interchange free from
locks used in all other separate proprietorships or similar distinct
occupancies.
64. Directory boards indicating locations of the various buildings and
individual units shall be displayed at each doorway entrance to the
complex and lighted during the hours of darkness.
VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A ZONING CLEARANCE, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED. (Conditions 65 -- 68)
65. That any structure greater than 5,000 square feet in area and /or 5
miles from a fire statin shall be provided with an automatic fire
sprinkler system in accordance with Ventura County Ordinance #14.
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. PC -88 -180 December 5, 1988 1.5
Case No.. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88-2 Page 10
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
66. That if any building(s) are to be protected by an automatic sprinkler
system, plans shall be submitted, with payment for plan check, to
the Ventura County Bureau of Fire Prevention for review.
67. A minimum 25 foot aisle width is required in the parking area.
68. Prior to construction, the applicant shall submit plans to the
Ventura County Bureau of Fire Prevention for approval of the
location of fire hydrants. all existing hydrants within 300 feet of
the development must be shown on the plan.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: (Condition No. 69)
69. The minimum fire flow required shall be determined by the type
building construction, proximity to other structures, fire walls and
fire protection devices provided, as specified by the I.S.O. Guide
for Determining Required Fire Flow. Given the present plans and
information, the required fire flow is approximately 1500 gallons per
minute. The applicant shall verify that the water purveyor can
provide the required volume at the project.
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY:
70. Fire hydrants shall be installed and in service prior to combustible
construction and shall conform to the minimum standards of the
Ventura County Waterworks Manual.
a. Each hydrant shall be a 6 -inch wet barrel design and shall
have one 4 -inch and two 2 -1/2 -inch outlet(s) .
b. The required fire flow shall be achieved at no less than 20 psi
residual pressure.
C. Fire hydrants shall be spaced 300 feet on center, and so
located that no structure will be farther than 150 feet from
any hydrant.
d. Fire hydrants shall be recessed in from curb face 24 inches at
center.
71. That all grass or bush exposing any structures shall be cleared for
distance of 100 feet prior to framing, according to the Ventura
County Weed Abatement Ordinance.
Plans for any fire alarm system shall be submitted to the Bureau of
Fire Prevention for plan check.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE
SATISFIED: (Conditions 72 - 75)
APPROVED BY RESOLUTION NO. PC --88 -180 December 5, 1988 14)
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No, U -
(Development Plan Permit No.361) 2 Page 11
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
72. A minimum individual hydrant flow of 1250 gallons per minute shall be
provided at this location.
73. Address numbers, a minimum of 6 inches high, shall be installed
prior to occupancy, shall be of contrasting color to the background,
and shall be readily visible at night. Where structures are setback
more than 250 feet from the street, larger numbers will be required
so that they are distinguishable from the street. In the event a
structure(s) is not visible from the street, the address number(s)
shall be posted to adjacent to the driveway entrance.
74. Fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with National
Fire Protection Association, Pamphlet #10. The placement of
extinguishers shall be reviewed by the Fire Department Bureau.
75. That trash containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards
or greater, shall not be stored within 5 feet of openings,
combustible walls, combustible roof eave lines, unless protected by
approved automatic fire sprinklers (Uniform Fire Code, Article 11).
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO.1 CONDITIONS
76. Applicant for service shall comply with the Ventura County
Waterworks District No.1 "Rules and Regulations" including all
provisions of or relating to the existing Industrial Waste discharge
Requirements and subsequent additions or revisions thereto.
ADDITIONAL PLANNING COMMISS ION _CONDITIONS (12/5/88)
77. No medical office use shall be allowed.
78. Tenants shall occupy no less than 5,000 square feet within the
proposed office building.
Planning Commission, City af-MooKpark, California
Minutes of December 5, 1988
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The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission held on
December 5, 1988 in the City Council Chambers of the Community Center
located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California
1.
2.
3.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., Chairman Douglas
Holland presiding.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Commissioner William Butcher.
Following the pledge of allegiance the newly appointed
Commissioners took their place at the podium to take their Oath
of Office. At this time the floor was open to nominations for
Chairman.
Motion(a): Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt to nominated Douglas
Holland as Chairman to the Planning Commission.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
Motion(b): Moved by Commissioner, Butcher, seconded by
Chairman Holland to nominate John Wozniak as
Vice Chairman.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chairman Douglas Holland, Vice Chairman John
Wozniak, Commissioner's William Butcher, Bill
Lanahan, and Glen Schmidt.
ABSENT: None.
OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT:
Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community
Development; John Knipe, Assistant City
Engineer; Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Associate
Planner; and Celia LaFleur, Administrative
Secretary.
4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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Minutes of December 5, 1988
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of November 7, 1988 and November 21, 1988.
Motion c : Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by
Commissioner Wozniak to approve the minutes of
November 7, 1988 and November 21, 1988 as
submitted.
Motion passed on a 3:2 vote, Commissioner's
Lanahan and Schmidt abstain.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Resolution No. 179 - CUP -4503
A RESOLUTION OF THE MOORPARK PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA APPROVING PERMIT EXTENSION OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP -4503 ON THE APPLICATION OF
MICHAEL A. WEDEMEYER (STUDEBAKER SERVICES 5090 GOLDMAN
AVENUE).
Motion(d): Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by
Commissioner Wozniak to approve Resolution No.
PC -88 -179 as submitted.
Motion passed on a 3:2 vote, Commissioner's
Lanahan and Schmidt abstain.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Old Business)
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Business)
A. Development Plan Permit No. _DP-361 Minor Modification No. 1
and Conditional Use Permit No. 88 -2 (Cbot, Cabot & Forbes)
The applicant is proposing a 23,040 sq.ft. two -story office
building (original DP -361 approval for a 24,192 sq.ft.
industrial building) to be located at 323 Science Drive.
Presented by Associate Planner Traffenst.edt, reference: staff
report dated December 5, 1988.
Modifications to Condition No. 23f (page 4) and Condition No. 25
(page 5) to read as follows:
Condition No. 23f
"Minimum of one -half foot candle illumination ".
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Minutes of December 5, 1988
Condition No. 25
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"A utility room with common access to house all meters and
the roof access ladder shall be provided. No exterior access
ladder or roof drains shall be permitted.
Commissioner Wozniak inquired of the Ventura County Sheriff's
Department Condition No. 51 (page 8) with reference to
".....parking surface with a minimum maintain of 1 -foot candle of
light......"
Staff advised Commissioner Wozniak that an amendment would be made
to Condition No. 51 to be consistent with any other referenced
conditions pertaining to illumination /candle of light.
Testimony received from the following:
1. Valerie Busby, representing Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, 2801
Townsgate Road, Suite 101, Westlake Village, Ca. Referenced
Condition No. 13 regarding permit shall be reevaluated
........." At the ten -year review period the Director of
Community Development shall determine if a ten -year extension
is warranted." Ms. Busby stated that funding is nearly
impossible with a limited permitted use.
2. Gary Okumura, Architect, Carli Architecture, 1608 Glenoaks
Blvd., Glendale. Mr. Okumura made comments regaarding the
building style.
3. Andy De Younq, Landscape Architect, Eriksson, Peters -Thorns
1214 Green Street, Pasadena. Mr. Young addressed the
proposed landscaping for the project.
The Commission discussed the following concerns:
a. multiple users within an industrial building
(multi- tenant for one facility)
b. reevaluation of CUP time period
C. signage
d. landscape - mature, fast growing preferred
e. traffic circulation
7:44 p.m. Public Hearing Closed
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Minutes of December 5, 1988
Motion e : Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by
Commissioner Butcher to prohibit medical office use
within CUP -88 -2.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
Motion(f): Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by
Commissioner Schmidt to amend Condition No. 23f to
read as follows:
"Minimum of one -half foot candle illumination."
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
Motionn(g): Moved by Commissioner Butcher, seconded by
Commissioner Lanahan that Condition No. 25 be
amended to read as follows:
"A utility room with common access to house all
meters and the roof access ladder shall be
provided. No exterior access ladder or roof rains
shall be permitted."
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
Motion(h): Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by Commissioner
Butcher to amend Condition No. 13. to read as
follows:
"The conditional use permit shall be periodically
reviewed by the city. The purpose of the review
shall be to determine the consistency which
pertains to the conditions of approval."
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
Motion(i): Moved by Chairman Holland, seconded by
Commissioner Butcher to limit four tenants to
CUP -88 -2.
The motion was then opened for discussion of four tenants verses
two tenant occupancy.
Applicant prefers a single user and perhaps two tenants. The
Commission then discussed multi- tenant users which were preferred
in the downtown area of the city.
Motion was then reworded and restated as follows:
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Minutes of December 5, 1988 Cq I
Motion(j): Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by
Commissioner Butcher that tenants will occupy no
less that 5,000 sq.ft. within the CUP -88 -2 facility.
Motion passed on a 4:1 vote, Commissioner Wozniak
voting NO.
Motion(k): Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by
Commissioner Butcher to recommend approval of
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 as amended.
Motion passed on a 4:1 vote, Commissioner Wozniak
voting NO.
Motion(1): Moved by Commissioner Schmidt, seconded by
Commissioner Lanahan to approve Resolution No.
PC -88 -180 with the recommendation to the City
Council of the approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. CUP -88 -2 as modified.
Motion passed on a 5:0 vote.
It was the general consensus of the Commission that within
Resolution No. PC -88 -180 that the Council include as part of the
General Plan update the subject of whether office use should be
permitted in industrial areas and to what extent.
10. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS
None.
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
12. COMMISSION COMMENTS
The Commission's comments included their concerns for the Fire and
Water Departments utility valves which are in most development
cases highly visible and lack in design or screening. The staff
was directed to research.
13. STAFF COMMENTS
Staff informed the Commission of the possibility of a joint
meeting to be held with the City Council on December 19, 1988.
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Minutes of December 5, 1988 aCX
14. ADJOUP34ME TP
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8 :45
P.m.
CHAIRMAN PRESIDING:
Douglas Holland
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Celia LaFleur, Secretary
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CITY OF
MOORPARK
PLANNING
COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
- DECEMBER 5, 1988
SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION
A_ HEARING DATE:
B. HEARING TIME:
December 5, 1988
7: 00 p. m.
C. HEARING LOCATION:
D_ CASE NO.
City Council Chambers
1. Development Plan
799 Moorpark Avenue
Permit No. DP -361 Minor
Moorpark, Ca 93021
Modification No. 1
2. Conditional Use Permit
No. 88 -2
E. STAFF CONTACT:
F. APPLICANT:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
Associate Planner
2801 Townsgate Road
Westlake Village, Ca 91341
G. PROPOSED PROJECT:
23,040 sq.ft. two -story office building on a 56,010 sq.ft. site
(1.29 acres).
H. PROJECT LOCATION:
323 Science Drive, approximately 300 feet north of New Los
Angeles Avenue. Assessors Parcel No. 512 - 240 -11. See location
map (Exhibit 1).
I. APPLICATION DEEMED COMPLETE: November 2, 1988 (Processing
expiration date: May 2, 1989)
J. REQUESTED ACTION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and accept public testimony.
2. Review and consider the information in the negative
declaration.
3. Make the appropriate findings (see Exhibit 2) .
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4. Direct staff to prepare a resolution recommending approval of
DP -361 Minor Modification No. 1 and CUP -88 -2 for adoption at
the Planning Commission's next regular meeting of December
19, 1988.
K. ALTERNATIVE PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS:
1. Recommend approval of the requested entitlements, as
modified by the Commission.
2. Recommend denial of the proposed entitlements.
SECTION II - EXPLANATION OF REQUESTED ENTITLEMENTS
1. Development Plan Permit No. 361 Minor Modification No. 1
A minor modification to DP -361 has been requested to allow a
change in building type and use from that originally
approved. The Planning Commission approved DP -361 on May
18, 1987 for a 24,192 sq.ft. industrial building. The
requested modification is to allow a 23,040 sq.ft. office
building on the site instead. The size and appearance of the
office building is proposed to be the same as the existing
structure on the adjacent property to the south (at the
corner of Science Drive and Los Angeles Avenue) .
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 88 -2
The Municipal Code requires the approval of a conditional use
permit (CUP) for office uses not limited to administrative or
executive offices which are part of a predominant industrial
operation. The change in use from an industrial building to
an office building, therefore, requires a CUP.
SECTION 111 - PROJECT SITE BACKGROUND
1. SITE ZONING:
2. SITE GENERAL PLAN:
M -1 Industrial Park District
1 -1 Light Industrial
3. VICINITY ZONING: North: M -1 Industrial Park
South: M -1 Industrial Park
East: M -1 Industrial Park
West: RPD -15u Residential Planned
Development (west of the flood
control channel)
4. VICINITY GENERAL PLAN:
North: 1 -1 Light Industrial
South: 1 -1 Light Industrial
East:: 1 -1 Light Industrial
West: VH Very High Residential (west
of the flood control channel).
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5. PROJECT SITE HISTORY:
May 18, 1982: The County of Ventura adopted Ordinance No. 3599
changing the zone classification to M -1.
1987: Parcel Map 4287 was recorded which created the parcel
proposed as the project site.
May 18, 1987: Development Plan Permit No. 361 was approved by
the Moorpark Planning Commission for a 24,192 sq.ft. industrial
building.
SECTION IV - PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. Site Plan: As previously mentioned, the revised project consists
of a 23,040 sq.ft. office building on a 56,010 sq.ft. (1.29 acre)
site. The front setback is 20 feet, the rear setback is 53 feet,
and the side setbacks are 71.6 and 86.6 feet. The Ventura
County Flood Control Channel is located adjacent to the westerly
property line.
2. Parking: The required parking for an office use is one parking
space for each 300 sq.ft. of gross floor area. For a 23,040
sq.ft. building, 77 standard spaces would be required. The
proposed project includes 80 parking spaces.
3. Access: The property is proposed to be accessed from two 25 ft.
wide driveways onto Science Drive. The City Engineer has
requested that 30 foot wide driveways be provided. This
requirement has been included as a condition of approval.
4. Landscaping: The proposed project contains 15,880 square feet of
landscaping (28.3 percent of the site). The Ventura County
Guide to Landscape Plans recommends that a minimum of 5 percent
of the entire site be landscaped. In addition, Section
9.13.110(d) of the City Code requires the parking area to be at
least 10 percent landscape (this may be part of the overall site
landscaping requirement) . The project meets this requirement. A
conceptual landscape plan is included as exhibit.
5. Architectural Description: Curb and gutter is presently provided
along Science Drive. No sidewalks exist and none will be required
since the site is not located on a major street.
SECTION V - ANALYSIS
An office use in an industrial zone is permitted by the Municipal Code
with the granting of a CUP. The proposed project site is considered
appropriate for an office use due to the close proximity to New Los
Angeles Avenue and the Freeway 23. This location near the entrance
to the industrial park will keep higher office - related traffic from
circulating further into the park. After review of an updated Traffic
Study, the City Engineer's office determined that the project would not
result in significant traffic or circulation impacts. (This issue is
discussed in detail in the Negative Declaration /Initial Study.)
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The architecture of the new building will be identical to the
architecture of the existing office building located immediately south
of the project site. The previously approved building on the project
site (DP -361) was rectangular in shape with very little architectural
relief. The revised project is considered a better design solution for
the subject property, which is highly visible from New Los Angeles
Avenue and Highway 23.
Pursuant to the City Councils decision on October 19, 1988, to require
that all new industrial construction within 300 feet of a residential
zone receive City Council approval, DP -361 Minor Modification No. 1
and CUP -88 -2 will be taken to the City Council for final approval or
disapproval. Staff is requesting that the Planning Commission
recommend conditional approval of the requested entitlements.
Staff Recommendation
That the Planning Commission direct staff to draft a resolution to be
considered at the next regular meeting of December 19, 1988; and that
the Commission recommends to the City Council approval of the Negative
Declaration, the Minor Modification and Conditional Use Permit with
conditions of approval.
Prepared by: Approved by:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt
Associate Planner
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irector o Community
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SECTION VI - EXHIBITS
1. Location Map
2. Findings and Showings
3. Conditions of Approval
4. Negative Declaration
5. Letter from applicant
6. Site Plan
7. Elevations
8. Conceptual landscape plan
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FINDINGS AND SHOWINGS
I.A. The attached Negative Declaration is complete and in compliance
with State CEQA Guidelines. As part of its approval, the
Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information
contained in the Negative Declaration.
2. Findings required for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit:
a. The proposed use would be consistent with the purpose,
intent, guidelines, standards, policies and provisions
of the City General Plan and Chapter 1 of the Ordinance
Code;
b. The proposed uses would not impair the integrity and
character of the zone in which the use is to be located;
C. The proposed uses would be compatible with land uses
permitted within the General Plan land use designations
and the zones in the general area where the use is to be
located;
d. The proposed use would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare.
e. The proposed parking ratio provided is appropriate.
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(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes 36
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: (Conditions 1 - 19)
1. The permit is granted for the land and project as shown on the plot
plans and elevations labeled Exhibits 7 and 8 except or unless
indicated otherwise herein.
2.
The development is subject to all applicable regulations of the
M -1
zone and all agencies of the State, Ventura County, the City
of
Moorpark and any other governmental entities.
3.
Unless the use is inaugurated not later than three years after
the
date this permit is granted, this permit shall automatically expire
on that date. The Director of Community Development may, at
his
discretion, grant one additional one- year extension for
use
inauguration of use during the initial two -year period.
4.
All facilities and uses other than those specifically requested
in
the application are prohibited unless a modification application
has
been approved by the Director of Community Development.
5.
The design, maintenance and operation of the permit area
and
facilities thereon shall comply with all applicable requirements
and
enactments of Federal, State, and County and City authorities,
and
all such requirements and enactments shall, by reference, become
conditions of this permit.
6.
If any of the conditions or limitations of this permit are held to
be
invalid, that holding shall not invalidate any of the remaining
conditions or limitations set forth.
7. Signs are subject to the Moorpark Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 50 of
Title 9. A sign permit is required for all on -site signs to be
approved by the Director of Community Development. Only one
monument sign shall be permitted which shall be externally lit. No
on -site building sign shall be permitted unless the building is
occupied by a single user. No off -site signs are permitted.
8. No later than ten (10) days after any change of property ownership
or of lessee(s) or operator(s) of the subject use, thee shall be
filed with the Director of Community Development name(s) and
address(es) of the new owner(s), lessee(s) or operator(s), together
with a letter from any such person(s), acknowledging and agreeing to
comply with all conditions of this permit.
9. If in the future, any use or uses are contemplated on the site
differing from that specified in this permit, either the permittee,
owner, or each prospective tenant shall file a project description
prior to the execution of the new lease agreement or the initiation
Case No.:
Applicant
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 Page 2
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
31
of the use. A review by the Director of Community Development will
be conducted to determine if the proposed use is compatible with the
M -1 zone and the terms and conditions of this permit. Said review
will be conducted at no charge and an approval letter sent, unless a
minor or major modification is required, in which case all applicable
fees and procedures shall apply.
10. The permittee agrees as a condition of issuance (or removal) and use
of this permit to defend, at his sole expense, any action brought
against the City because of issuance (or renewal) of this permit or,
in the alternative, to relinquish this permit. Permittee will
reimburse the city of any court costs and /or attorney's fees which
the city may be required by a court to pay as a result of any such
action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate in the
defense of any such action, but such participation shall not relieve
permittee of his obligations under this condition.
11. The permittee's acceptance of this permit and /or commencement of
construction and /or operations under this permit shall be deemed to
be acceptance by permittee of all conditions of this permit.
12. All utilities shall be placed underground to the nearest off -site
facility except through transmission utilities.
13. The conditional use permit shall be reviewed by the City ten years
from the date of City approval. At that time the permit shall be
reevaluated for another ten -year period. The purpose of this review
shall be for determining the consistency in adherence to the
conditions of approval. At the ten -year review period the Director
of Community Development shall determine if a ten -year extension is
warranted. The permit shall expire ten years from the date of City
approval, unless a time extension is approved and granted by the
Director of Community Development.
14. No conditions of this entitlement shall be interpreted as permitting
or requiring any violation of law or any unlawful rules or
regulations or orders of an authorized governmental
agency. In instances where more than one set of rules apply, the
stricter ones shall take precedence.
15. Prior to submission of construction plans for plan check, a zoning
clearance shall be obtained from the Department of Community
Development.
16. Complete landscape plans (3 sets), together with specifications and a
maintenance program shall be prepared by a State Licensed Landscape
Architect, generally in accordance with Ventura County Guide to
Landscape Plans, and in compliance with City of Moorpark Ordinance
No. 74, shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of
Community Development. The landscape plan shall be in substantial
conformance to the conceptual landscape plan. The applicant shall
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 Page 3
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
bear the total cost of such review and of final installation
inspection. The landscaping and planting plan shall be accompanied
by a fee specified by the City of Moorpark.
a. Landscaping along streets and at intersections shall not impair
sight distance. Low -lying shrubbery should be planned around
intersections so that a seated driver does not have to
partially enter the intersection in order to gain a clear view
of oncoming traffic.
b. Landscaping shall be designed as not to obstruct the view of
any building or office entrance /exit, windows, walkways or
vehicles parked in the parking lot.
C. All landscaping and planting within paved areas shall be
contained within all parking areas.
d. The final landscape plans shall provide for a 50% shade
coverage within all parking areas. Shade coverage is described
as the maximum mid -day shaded area defined by a selected
specimen tree at 50% maturity.
e. The turf plantings associated with this project shall be
drought tolerant, low -water using variety.
f. The planting area shown on the three sides of the
building shall be landscaped to include 24 -inch
box trees capable of growing above the building. To further
obscure the view of the building from the residential area
across the arroyo, the 24 -inch box trees shall be planted to
help obscure the building and shall be shown on the landscape
plan approved by the Director of Community Development in
such a way as to accomplish the intent within 5 -7 years.
g. Contour grading shall occur along Science Drive so as to
provide earth berms for landscaping purposes.
17. Roof design and construction shall include a minimum 18" (inch)
extension of the parapet wall above the highest
point of the roof.
18. Pullover parking shall be limited to 24 inches maximum.
19. The applicant shall prior to the issuance of a zone clearance
execute a covenant running with the land on behalf of himself and
hissuccessors, heirs and assigns agreeing to participate in the
formation of and be subject to any assessment district or other
financing technique including but not limited to the payment of
traffic mitigation fees, which the City may implement or adopt, to
fund public street and traffic improvements directly or indirectly
affected by the development. Traffic mitigation fees shall be used
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(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes 33
for projects in the Los Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution, such
as, but not limited to, the extension of New Los Angeles Avenue.
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ZONE CLEARANCE, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: (Conditions 20 - 27)
20. Trash disposal areas shall be provided in locations which will not
interfere with circulation, parking, or access to building, and shall
be screened with a six (6) foot high solid wall enclosure with metal
or wooden gates. Final design of said enclosure shall be subject to
the approval of the Director of Community Development.
21. All property line walls and fences shall be no further than one inch
from any property line.
22. The building(s) shall be constructed employing energy- saving
devices. These shall include those required by the California
Administrative Code, Title 24.
23. For all exterior lighting, a lighting plan shall be prepared by an
electrical engineer registered in the State of California and
submitted to the Department of Community Development for review
and approval. The lighting plan shall achieve the
following objectives: Avoid interference with reasonable use of
adjoining properties; minimize on -site and off -site glare; provide
adequate on -site lighting; limit electroliers' height to avoid
excessive illumination; and provide structures which are compatible
with the total design of the proposed facility.
These plans shall include the following:
a. A photometric plan showing a point -by -point foot candle layout
to extend a minimum of twenty (20) feet outside the property
lines. Layout plan to be based on a ten (10) foot grid center.
b. Maximum overall height of fixtures shall be not more than
fourteen (14) feet in or adjacent to residential areas and not
more than twenty (20) feet in nonresidential areas.
C. Fixtures must possess sharp cut -off qualities at property lines.
d. There shall be no more than a seven -to -one (7:1) ratio of level
of illumination shown. (Maximum -to- minimum ratio between
Lighting Standards) .
e. Energy efficient lighting fixtures which are compatible with
adjacent commercial lighting to the north and east.
f. Minimum of one -foot candle illumination.
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
Page 5
24. All roof mounted air conditioning or heating equipment, vents or
ducts shall not be visible from view from any abutting lots, streets
or roadways. This shall be accomplished through the extension of
the main structure or roof and not through individual unit
screening. Review and approval of working drawings is required by
the Department of Community Development to assure roof equipment is
below top of the parapet.
25. A utility room with common access to house all meters and the roof
access ladder shall be provided. No exterior access ladder shall be
permitted.
26. All exterior building materials and paint colors shall be approved by
the Director of the Community Development for the purpose of
determining compatibility with adjacent development.
27. The applicant shall pay all energy costs associated with street
lighting for a period of one year from the initial energizing of the
street lights.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: (Conditions 28 - 32))
28. An "Unconditional Will Serve Letter" for water and sewer service will
be obtained from Ventura County Waterworks District No.l.
29. The applicant shall pay all school assessment fees levied by the
Moorpark Unified School District.
30. All parking areas shall be surfaced with asphalt or concrete and
shall include adequate provisions for drainage, striping and
appropriate wheel blocks, curbs or posts in parking areas adjacent to
landscaped areas.
31. All landscaping and planting shall be installed and inspected.
32. No use for which this permit is granted shall be commenced until a
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Building and Safety
Division. In addition, no Certificate of Occupancy may be issued
until all on -site improvements specified in this permit have been
completed and the applicant has posted a Faithful Performance Bond
or other form of financial security to guarantee the agreement. Said
on -site improvements shall be completed within 120 days of issuance
of the Certificate of Occupancy. In case of failure to comply with
any term or provision of this agreement, the City Council may by
resolution declare the surety forfeited. Upon completion of the
required improvements to the satisfaction of the Director of
Community Development, the surety may be exonerated by action of
the Director of Community Development.
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 Page 6
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes 5!r
AFTER ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE APPLICABLE: (Conditions 33 - 38)
33. Continued landscape maintenance shall be subject to periodic
inspection by the City. The permittee shall be required to remedy
any defects in ground maintenance as indicated by the City within
two weeks after notification.
34. Dead or dying material shall be replaced in accordance with the
approved landscape plan. In addition, it shall be the responsibility
of the property owner to maintain tree wells adjacent to this
property in a safe condition and free from trash, weeds, or other
debris and public nuisances.
35. All required yards, fences, parking areas, storage areas, operations
yards and other uses on the site shall be improved as required by
these regulations and shall at all times be maintained in a neat and
orderly manner.
36. No outside storage of parts, materials, or merchandise shall be
permitted.
37. All work shall be conducted indoors.
38. Any violations of the above Community Development Conditions shall
be immediate cause for revocation of the Development Plan and
Conditional Use Permits.
CITY ENGINEER'S CONDITIONS
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A ZONING CLEARANCE, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: (Conditions 39 - 50)
39. The developer shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and
approval, a grading plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer;
shall obtain a Grading Permit; and shall post sufficient surety
guaranteeing completion.
40. The developer shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and
approval, a detailed Soils Report certified by a registered
professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. The grading
plan shall incorporate the recommendations of the approved Soils
Report.
41. The driveways shall be constructed per Ventura County Road
Standard E -2 and shall be 30 feet wide.
42. Any street lights required to bring the lighting intensity in the
project area up to City Standards will be installed by the applicant.
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 Page 7
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes 36
The applicant shall demonstrate for each building pad to the
satisfaction of the City of Moorpark as follows:
a. Adequate protection from 100 -year frequency storm; and
b. Feasible access during a 10 -year frequency storm.
Hydrology calculations shall be per current Ventura County
Standards.
43. The applicant shall deposit with the City of Moorpark a contribution
for the Los Angeles Avenue Improvement Area of Contribution. The
actual deposit shall be the adopted rate in effect at the time the
zoning clearance is issued.
44. The developer shall indicate in writing to the City of Moorpark, the
disposition of any water well(s) and any other water that may exist
within the site. If any wells are proposed to be abandoned, or if
they are abandoned and have not been properly sealed, they must be
destroyed per Ventura County Ordinance No. 2372.
45. The developer shall submit to the City of Moorpark for review and
approval, drainage plans, hydrologic, and hydraulic calculations
prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer; shall enter into any
agreement with the City of Moorpark to complete the improvement and
shall post sufficient surety guaranteeing the construction of the
improvements. The drainage plans and calculations shall
indicate the following conditions before and after development.
For quantities of water, water flow rates, major water courses,
drainage areas and patters, diversions, collection systems, flood
hazard areas, sumps and drainage course hdrology shall be per
current Ventura County Standardsexcept as follows:
a. all sumps shall carry a 50 -year frequency storm;
b. all catch basins on continuous grade shall carry a 10 -year
storm;
C. all catch basins in a sump condition shall be sized such that
depth of water at intake shall equal depth of approach flows;
d. all culverts shall carry a 100,year frequency storm;
e. drainage facilities shall be provided such that surface flows
are intercepted and contained prior to entering collector or
secondary roadways;
f. under a 10 -year frequency storm, all collector streets shall be
provided with a minimum of one travel lane available where
possible.
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 Page 8
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes 43 ?
46. The applicant shall pay all energy costs associated with street
lighting for a period of one year from the initial energizing of the
street lights.
47. The applicant shall have prepared a geotechnical investigation with
regard, to liquification, expansive soils, and seismic safety. Per
the City's Safety Element, this report shall be prepared by a
Registered Professional Civil Engineer or Geologist.
48. The applicant shall obtain an Encroachment Permit from the City for
proposed encroachments onto Science Drive.
49. If any hazardous waste is encountered during the construction of this
project, all work shall be immediately stopped and the Ventura
County Environmental Health Department, the Fire Department, the
Sheriff's Department, and the City Inspector shall be notified
immediately. Work shall not proceed until clearance has been issued
by all of these agencies.
50. If grading is to take place during the rainy season, an erosion
control plan shall be submitted for review and approval along with
the grading plan. Along with the erosion control measures,
hydroseeding of all graded slopes shall be required within 60 days of
completion of grading.
VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A ZONING CLEARANCE THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL (Conditions 51 - 59) BE SATISFIED.
51. Lighting devices shall be high enough as to eliminate anyone on the
ground from tampering with them. All parking areas shall be
provided with a lighting system capable of illuminating the parking
surface with a minimum maintain of 1 -foot candle of light and shall
be designed to minimize the spillage of light onto adjacent
properties. All exterior lighting devices shall be protected by
weather and breakage- resistant covers.
52. Landscaping shall not cover any exterior door or window.
53. Landscaping at entrances /exits or at any intersection within the
parking lot shall not block or screen the view of a seated driver
from another moving vehicle or pedestrian.
54. Landscaping (trees) shall not be placed directly under any overhead
lighting which could cause a loss of light at ground level.
55. Front door entrances shall be visible from the street.
56. All entrance /exit driveways shall be a minimum of 30 feet in width.
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 Page 9
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes 3e
57. All exterior doors shall be constructed of solid wood core minimum of
1 and 3 /4- inches thick or of metal construction. Front glass doors
commonly used for entry are acceptable but should be visible to the
street.
58. Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a minimum five (5)
pintumbler operation with the locking bar or bolt extending into the
receiving guide a minimum of 1 -inch deadbolt.
59. There shall not be any easy exterior access t the roof area, i . e. ,
ladders, trees, high walls, etc.
VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A ZONING CLEARANCE THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED. (Conditions 60 - 62)
60. If an alarm system is used, it shall be wired to all exterior doors
and windows and to any roof vents or other roof openings where
access may be made.
DURING CONSTRUCTION THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY:
61. A licensed security guard is recommended during the construction
phase, or a 6 -foot high chain link fence shall be erected around the
construction site.
62. Construction equipment, tools, etc., shall be properly secured during
non - working hours.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE
SATISFIED. (Conditions 63 & 64)
63. Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit in the
commercial development, constructed under the same general plan,
shall have locks using combinations which are interchange free from
locks used in all other separate proprietorships or similar distinct
occupancies.
64. Directory boards indicating locations of the various buildings and
individual units shall be displayed at each doorway entrance to the
complex and lighted during the hours of darkness.
VENTURA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A ZONING CLEARANCE, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED. (Conditions 65 - 68)
65. That any structure greater than 5,000 square feet in area and /or 5
miles from a fire statin shall be provided with an automatic fire
sprinkler system in accordance with Ventura County Ordinance #14.
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 Page 10
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes 456
66. That if any building(s) are to be protected by an automatic sprinkler
system, plans shall be submitted, with payment for plan check, to
the Ventura County Bureau of Fire Prevention for review.
67. A minimum 25 foot aisle width is required in the parking area.
68. Prior to construction, the applicant shall submit plans to the
Ventura County Bureau of Fire Prevention for approval of the
location of fire hydrants. all existing hydrants within 300 feet of
the development must be shown on the plan.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: (Condition No. 69)
69. The minimum fire flow required shall be determined by the type
building construction, proximity to other structures, fire walls and
fire protection devices provided, as specified by the I.S.O. Guide
for Determining Required Fire Flow. Given the present plans and
information, the required fire flow is approximately 1500 gallons per
minute. The applicant shall verify that the water purveyor can
provide the required volume at the project.
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY:
70. Fire hydrants shall be installed and in service prior to combustible
construction and shall conform to the minimum standards of the
Ventura County Waterworks Manual.
a. Each hydrant shall be a 6 -inch wet barrel design and shall
have one 4 -inch and two 2 -1/2 -inch outlet(s).
b. The required fire flow shall be achieved at no less than 20 psi
residual pressure.
C. Fire hydrants shall be spaced 300 feet on center, and so
located that no structure will be farther than 150 feet from
any hydrant.
d. Fire hydrants shall be recessed in from curb face 24 inches at
center.
71. That all grass or bush exposing any structures shall be cleared for
distance of 100 feet prior to framing, according to the Ventura
County Weed Abatement Ordinance.
Plans for any fire alarm system shall be submitted to the Bureau of
Fire Prevention for plan check.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE
SATISFIED: (Conditions 72 - 75)
Case No.: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 Page 11
(Development Plan Permit No. 361)
Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes 40
72. A minimum individual hydrant flow of 1250 gallons per minute shall be
provided at this location.
73. Address numbers, a minimum of 6 inches high, shall be installed
prior to occupancy, shall be of contrasting color to the background,
and shall be readily visible at night. Where structures are setback
more than 250 feet from the street, larger numbers will be required
so that they are distinguishable from the street. In the event a
structure(s) is not visible from the street, the address number(s)
shall be posted adjacent to the driveway entrance.
74. Fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with National
Fire Protection Association, Pamphlet #10. The placement of
extinguishers shall be reviewed by the Fire Department Bureau.
75. That trash containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards
or greater, shall not be stored within 5 feet of openings,
combustible walls, combustible roof eave lines, unless protected by
approved automatic fire sprinklers (Uniform Fire Code, Article 11).
VENTURA COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO.1 CONDITION
76. Applicant for service shall comply with the Ventura County
Waterworks District No.1 "Rules and Regulations" including all
provisions of or relating to the existing Industrial Waste discharge
Requirements and subsequent additions or revisions thereto.
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CITY OF MOORPARK
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
799 MOORPARK AVENUE
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA 93021
X NEGATIVE DECLARATION
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
1. Entitlement:Conditional Use Permit No. CUP -88 -2 and
Development Plan Permit No. 361 Minor Modification
2. Applicant: Cabot, Cabot & Forbes
3. Proposal: 23,040 sq.ft. office building on a 56,010
sq.ft. lot (Original approval for DP -361 was for a
24,192 sq.ft. industrial building.)
4. Location & Parcel Number(s):323 Science Drive,
approximately 300 feet north of New Los Angeles Avenue
(AP #512 - 240 -11).
5. Responsible Agencies:
II. STATEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:
An initial study was conducted by the Community Development
Department to evaluate the potential effects of this project
upon the environment. Based upon the findings contained in
the attached initial study it has been determined that this
project could not, have a significant effect upon the
environment.
III. PUBLIC REVIEW:
1. Legal Notice Method:Direct mailing to property owners
within 300 feet.
2. Document Posting Period:November 16, 1988 through
November 30, 1988.
Prepared by:
Approved by:
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Name/Date ame /Date
Associate Planner Director Community Development
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CITY OF MOORPARK
INITIAL STUDY CHECKLIST FORM
I. BACKGROUND
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II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.)
YES MAYBE NO
1. EARTH. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Unstable earth conditions or in changes
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in geologic substructures?
b.
Disruptions, displacements, compaction or x
overcovering of the soil?
C.
Change in topography or ground surface
X
relief features?
d.
The destruction, covering or modification of
x
any unique geologic or physical features?
e.
Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils,
x
either on or off the site?
f.
Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands;
X
or changes in situation, deposition or erosion
which may modify the channel of a river or
stream or the -bed of the ocean or any bay,
inlet or lake?
g.
Exposure_of people or property to geologic
hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud -
slides, ground failure, or similar hazards?
YES MAYBE NO
2. AIR. Will the proposal result in:
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a ".
Substantial air emissions or deterioration
of ambient air quality?
b.
The creation of objectionable odors?
C.
Alteration of air movement, moisture or
temperature, or any change in climate, either
locally or regionally?
d.
Is there a potential for cumulative adverse
impacts on air quality in the project area?
3. WATER.
Will the proposal result in:
a.
Changes in currents, or the course of directions
of water movements, in either marine or fresh
waters?
b.
Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface runoff?
C.
Alterations to the course or flow of flood
waters?
d.
Change in the amount of surface water in_.
any water body?
in
e.
Discharge into surface waters, or any
alteration of surface water quality, including
but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen
or turbidity?
f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of
ground waters?
g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts
or excavations?
h." Degradation of ground water quality? -
i. Substantial reduction in the amount of water
otherwise available for public water supplies?
j. Exposure of people or property to water related.
hazards.such as flooding or tidal waves?
4. PLANT LIFE. Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in the diversity of species or number of
any species of plants (including trees, shrubs,
grass, crops, and aquatic plants?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or
endangered species of plants?
C. Introduction of new species of plants into an area,
or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of
existing species?
d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop?
5. ANIMAL LIFE. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species or numbers of
any species of animals (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic
organisms or insects)?
b. Restrict the range of or otherwise affect any
rare or endangered animal species?
C. Introduction of new species of animals into an
area, or result in a barrier to the migration
or movement of animals?
d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife
habitat?
6. NOISE. Will the proposal result in:
a. increases in existing noise levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe noise ievels?
7. LIGHT AND GLARE. Will the proposal produce new
light or glare?
8. LAND USE. Will the proposal result in a substantial
alteration of the present or planned land use of an
area?
9. NATURAL RESOURCES. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural
resources?
b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable
resource?
YES MAYBE NO
X—
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
10. RISK OF UPSET. Will the proposal involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous
substances (including, but not limited to, oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event
of an accident or upset conditions?
11. POPULATION. Will the proposal alter the location,
distribution, density or growth rate of the human
population of an area?
12. HOUSING. Will the proposal affect existing housing,
or create a demand for additional housing?
13. TRANSPORTATION /CIRCULATION. Will the proposal result
in:
YES MAYBE
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NO
a.
Generation of substantial additional vehicular
X
movement?
b.
Effects on existing parking facilities or demand
.
for new parking?
C.
Substantial impact upon existing transportation
systems?
d.
Alterations to present patterns of circulation or
movement of people and /or goods?
e.
Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic?
f.
Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
X
bicyclists or pedestrians?
14. PUBLIC SERVICES. Will the proposal have an effect
upon, or result in a need for new or altered
governmentai servies in any of the following areas:
X
a.
Fire protection?
X
b.
Police protection?
X
C.
Schools?
d.
Parks or other recreational facilities?
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e.
Other governmental services?
15. ENERGY. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
b. Result in destruction or alteration of a known i<
archaeological or historical site within the
vicinity of the project?
C. Result in destruction or alteration of a known,
archaeological or historical site near the
vicinity of the project?
YES
MAYBE NO
X
b. Substantial increase in demand upon ex:sting.sources
of energy or require the development of new sources
of energy?
16.
UTILITIES. Will the proposal result in a need for new
systems, or substantial alterations to the following
utilities:
X
a. Power or natural gas?
X
b. Communications system?
X
c. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
g. Street lighting annexation and /or improvements?
17.
HUMAN HEALTH. Will the proposal result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health
y
hazard (excluding mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards?
18.
AESTHETICS. Will the proposal result in the obstruc-
tion of any scenic vista or view open to the public,
or will the proposal result_ in the creation of an
aesthetically offensive site open to public view?
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19.
RECREATION. Will the proposal result in an impact
upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational
onnortunities?
20.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL. Will the proposal:
a. Affect possible unknown archaeological or historic-
al sites?
b. Result in destruction or alteration of a known i<
archaeological or historical site within the
vicinity of the project?
C. Result in destruction or alteration of a known,
archaeological or historical site near the
vicinity of the project?
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YES MAYBE NO
21. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce.the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self - sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California
history or prehistory?
b. Does the project have the potential to achieve
short -term, to the disadvantage of long -term,
environmental goals? (A short -term impact on
the environment is one which occurs in a
relatively brief, definitive period of time
while long -term impacts will endure well into X
the future.)
C. Does the project have-impacts which are individu-
ally limited, but cumulatively considerable ?.
(A project may impact on two or more separate
resources where impact on ea.h resource is_
relatively small, but where the effect of the
total of those impacts on *the environment is x
significant.)
d. Does the project have environmental effects
Which will cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly or indirectly.
III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATIOON
IV. DETERMINATION.
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
In conformance with Section15060 of the State EIR Guidelines, I find with
certainity that the proposal would not have a significant impact on the
environment.
I find the proposed project is categorically exempt pursuant to class
I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be.a significant effect in this case because
the mitigation measures . described on an attached sheet.could be applied
to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION SHOULD BE PREPARED.
X I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on
the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION should be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant
effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in
this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached
sheet could be applied to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
SHOULD BE PREPARED.
I find proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the
environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the
environment, and an ADDENDUM to an existing certified Environmental
Impact Report is required.
_ I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the
environment, and this effect is adequately addressed in a certified
Environmental Impact Report, and thus SUBSEQUENT USE of the existing
EIR is required.
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Attachment to Initial Study
Discussion of Environmental Evaluation
lb. Construction of the proposed project will require some
displacement, compaction, and over - covering of the soil. No
long term impacts are expected. The site is relatively flat,
and building code requirements will minimize the potential for
erosion impacts. The building pad area will be compacted per
City Code to support the structure.
3b. If the proposed project is approved, the majority of the site
will be covered with paving and an office building, changing
the absorption rate of the currently undeveloped land. After
the project is constructed, all drainage will be taken to an
approved drainage course.
6a. The construction of the proposed office building in an
existing industrial park would not significantly increase the
ambient noise level in the general area.
All uses and activities are proposed to be conducted within
the building.
7. The development of an office use will generate additional
light source, adding to the overall urban light emission for
the community. The project is conditioned to provide a
lighting plan so that any spill -over effect will be minimized.
12. The creation of additional jobs in the community may increase
the demand for new housing within the community. However, new
housing is still being provided in the community and
surrounding areas and no impact is expected to result.
13a & c.
An updated traffic report was completed for the proposed
project (attached). The overall conclusion contained in this
report is that the proposed change in use (industrial to
office) would have a negligible effect on the operation of the
street system serving this business park and only a small
increase in traffic generation would result.
The reason for the negligible effect on the circulation system
is that the existing, adjacent office building at 301 Science
Drive is not generating the number of trips initially
projected, due to the fact that the building is used as a
corporate office headquarters. Therefore, the differentials
in actual and estimated combined traffic generation quantities
for both the existing and proposed office building projects on
Science Drive were determined to result in only a small
increase in total trips for the study area.
21c. The proposed project is not expected to have a cumulative
effct on traffic. The developer is required to contribute to
the Los Angeles Area of Contribution fund.
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%CABOT CABOT & FORBES
2801 TOWNSGATE ROAD, SUITE 101, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA 91361
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY/VENTURA COUNTY REGION
(AREA CODE 8051 495 -9992
(AREA CODE 818) 991 -7033
June 20, 1988
Mr. Patrick J. Richards
Director of Community Development
City of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
Re: DP 361
Dear Pat:
Enclosed for your consideration is my request for a minor modification on
DP 361. DP 361 is approved for a 24,192 SF building located on Lot B of Parcel
Map 4287 in the Freeway Business Center. DP 361, Lot B, is adjacent to the
building now being constructed (DP 362) at the corner of Los Angeles Avenue and
Science Drive. DP 361 as approved is rectangular in shape with very little
architectural relief or angles. After reviewing the current design of DP 361,
it is apparent the design does not flow with the building currently under
construction or the general theme of the Freeway Business Center.
Therefore, I am submitting for your consideration a request for a minor
modfication of DP 361 using the identical building known as DP 362 (site plans
and elevations included). The proposed building is 21,694 SF which is similiar
in size to the approved building which is 24,192 SF. The size of the proposed
project -site area of each project is 1.3 acres. The conditions placed on
DP 361 and DP 362 are the same since the two projects were processed at the
same time.
In conclusion, the building being proposed is substantially similiar in size,
scope and impact to DP 361 and fits within the criteria originally proposed
under DP 361. The proposed building complements the building now under
construction and offers a better design solution to this important corner in
the City of Moorpark.
Your comments are greatly appreciated.
Ver truly yours,
Valer' Bus
Projec Manager
VB /tmb
cc: Edward J. Bail, Jr./ CC &F