HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES PC 2011 562 2011 0322 RESOLUTION NO. PC-2011-562
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RPD) 2010-02, A REQUEST TO
CONSTRUCT 99 SINGLE-FAMILY AND DUPLEX HOMES
WITHIN AN APPROVED SUBDIVISION (CANTERBURY LANE,
TRACT NO. 5425), ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LOS ANGELES
AVENUE, EAST AND SOUTH OF FREMONT STREET ON
THE APPLICATION OF SHEA HOMES LP.
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2005-2304
approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5425 subject to special and standard
conditions of approval, and Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2003-02
subject to special and standard conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2009, Residential Planned Development Permit No.
2003-02 as conditioned expired as the project was not inaugurated; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on February 22, 2011, the Planning
Commission considered Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2010-02 on the
application of Shea Homes LP for 99 single family and duplex homes within an
approved subdivision (Canterbury Lane, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 5425), on the
south side of Los Angeles Avenue, east and south of Fremont Street; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of February 22, 2011, the Planning Commission
considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto and written public
comments; opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony both
for and against the proposal, closed the public hearing, and reached a decision on this
matter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
previously approved project on April 6, 2005, and since there have been no significant
changes in the project or in the circumstances under which the project is undertaken
and there is no new information that would affect the outcome of the environmental
analysis, no further environmental documentation is required.
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:
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A. The site design, including structure location, size, height, setbacks, massing,
scale, architectural style and colors, and landscaping, is consistent with the
provisions of the general plan, any applicable specific plans, zoning ordinance,
and any other applicable regulations in that the buildings have been designed to
be architecturally consistent with the surrounding neighborhood and, the project
has been designed and conditioned to be consistent with all required safety
codes, including the California Building Code and City of Moorpark Zoning
Ordinance.
B. The site design would not create negative impacts on or impair the utility of
properties, structures or uses in the surrounding area in that the project has been
designed to meet appropriate setback, parking, and design requirements.
C. The proposed uses are compatible with existing and permitted uses in the
surrounding area in that the buildings have been designed to be architecturally
consistent with the surrounding residential properties in scale, colors, and
materials.
SECTION 2. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
A. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of
Residential Planned Development Permit No. 2010-02 subject to the standard
and special conditions of approval included in Exhibit A (Standard and Special
Conditions of Approval), attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 4. FILING OF RESOLUTION: The Planning Director shall cause a
certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
The action of the foregoing direction was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Gould, Groff, Hamous, and Chair Landis
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Di Cecco
PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of March, 2011.
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Exhibit A— Standard and Special Conditions of Approval
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EXHIBIT A
STANDARD AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 2010-02
STANDARD CONDITION OF APPROVAL
The applicant shall comply with Standard Conditions of Approval for Planned
Development Permits as adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2009-2799 (Exhibit A),
except as modified by the following Special Conditions of Approval. In the event of
conflict between a Standard and Special Condition of Approval, the Special Condition
shall apply.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. This planned development permit will expire one year from the date of its
approval unless the use has been inaugurated by issuance of a building permit
for construction. The Community Development Director may, at his/her
discretion, grant up to two (2) additional one-year extensions for use inauguration
of the development permit, if there have been no changes in the adjacent areas
and if the applicant can document that he/she has diligently worked towards use
inauguration during the initial period of time. The request for extension of this
planned development permit shall be made in writing, at least thirty (30) days
prior to the expiration date of the permit and shall be accompanied by applicable
entitlement processing deposits.
2. To compensate for the removal of mature trees from this project site, enhanced
landscaping, as determined by the Community Development Director, valued at
$177,872.00 ($47,548.00 for Tract No. 5425 and $130,324.00 for Tract No. 5133)
shall be distributed over both projects (Tract Nos. 5425 and 5133) and the
recreation area to create a balanced and unified atmosphere in the development.
3. Any future homeowner improvements to the individual homes and the exclusive
use area shall follow the City's RPD (residential planned development) zone
Development Standards. Said standards shall be incorporated into the
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for this project.
4. The front setback for each unit shall not be less than eighteen (18') feet.
5. The rear setback for each unit shall not be less than thirteen (13') feet.
6. There shall be no less than three (3') feet of clearance between side yard block
walls and allowable interior protrusions.
7. The soundwall adjacent to Los Angeles Avenue shall be no less than eight (8')
feet in height, when measured from inside of the project, with the final design and
height to be approved by the Community Development Director and City
Engineer/Public Works Director, subject to ultimate pad elevations. The design of
the sound wall shall also provide for a pedestrian opening at Fremont Street
subject to approval of the Community Development Director and City
Engineer/Public Works Director.
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8. A fence/wall plan shall be required. Location, design, material and height of all
fences and walls shall be approved by the Community Development Director.
Interior walls shall be a minimum height of six (6') feet from the highest finished
grade.
9. A solid decorative block wall, a minimum of eight feet (8') in height from the
finished grade of the Fremont Street Tract and a minimum of six feet (6') in
height from the finished grade of Tract 5425, shall be installed along the western
boundary of the site, adjacent to the Fremont Street tract. Where possible, a
single combined retaining/privacy wall, no less than eight feet (8') and no higher
than ten feet (10') shall be provided. In the event that an alternative design is
required, the Community Development Director may approve a stepped retaining
wall with a privacy wall at the top of the slope. The final location and design,
including wall heights, retaining walls and sound walls, shall be subject to
approval by the Community Development Director.
10. The landscape plan shall incorporate, to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director, natural vegetation in the transition area to the Arroyo at
the southern portion of the development.
11. Architectural enhancements, such as window reveals and plant-ons are required
on side and rear elevations subject to the approval of the Community
Development Director.
12. The detached housing units shall include articulation of the side walls, to avoid
having an entire side of the building on a single plane, to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director.
13. This development shall be annexed to the same Homeowner's Association as
Tract 5133 with all the same rights, privileges, and obligations, including use of
the recreation area.
14. It shall be the responsibility of the homeowner association to maintain Fremont
Street and other designated private streets, the front yards of the units within this
subdivision, the recreation area(s), project private streets, common area
landscaping, and walls and fences. The Community Development Director and
City Engineer/Public Works Director shall make the final determination as to the
extent of homeowner association maintenance.
15. Pads 96 to 99 shall be designed in substantial conformance with Option "E"
presented to the City Council to create a condition of consistent front yards on
Fremont Street and consistent with the setback and parking requirements of this
Residential Planned Development. The precise pad locations and orientation
shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior to map
recordation. These pads must have 10 foot side yard setbacks from existing
Fremont Street properties, 18 foot wide driveways, and sufficient side-yard
landscaping to screen the units. The turnaround must be signed and striped for
no parking.
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16. Amenities for the affordable housing units required by the Development
Agreement and Affordable Housing Agreement shall be identical to the base
level of amenities provided in the market-rate units, and shall include but not be
limited to concrete tile roofs, air conditioning/central heating, washer/dryer
hookups, garbage disposal, built-in dishwasher, concrete driveway, automatic
garage door opener, flooring, countertops, and window coverings to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
17. There shall be no storage of recreational vehicles of any type on any lot,
driveway, or street within the subdivision. This requirement shall be reflected on
the Homeowner's Association (HOA) Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
(CCR's).
18. The final location of all community mailboxes must be approved by the
Community Development Director and City Engineer/Public Works Director prior
to installation.
19. Parking is restricted to the south side of the street for "B," "C," and "E," Streets;
and to the west side for "A", "F," and "G" Streets. Parking shall be allowed on
both sides of, "D" Street and Majestic Court (approval of all street names shall
follow the City's process). "No Stopping at Any Time" signs shall be installed at
the sole cost of the applicant to the satisfaction of the Ventura County Fire
Prevention District and the City Engineer/Public Works Director.
20. There shall be no street parking on "A" Street adjacent to Units 5, 44, and 45,
and no street parking on Majestic Court adjacent to Unit 71. Curbs in this
location shall be painted red, and "No Stopping at Any Time" signs shall be
installed at the sole cost of the applicant to the satisfaction of the Ventura County
Fire Prevention District and the City Engineer/Public Works Director.
21. All remainder areas that are not designated for homeowner use or vehicular
maneuvering shall be landscaped, irrigated, and maintained by the Homeowner's
Association as common area subject to the review and approval of the
Community Development Director.
22. Noise attenuation construction shall be required on all units affected by the noise
generated from Los Angeles Avenue to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director. At a minimum the following items shall be provided:
a. All second story windows along Los Angeles Avenue shall be double
glazed window assemblies or an equivalent with a minimum STC 33
rating.
b. All rear and side entry doors of the homes on Pads 1 through 5, and Pad
45, shall be gasketed (jamb, head, sill) with interlocking or tube-type
compression weather-stripping, or an effective equivalent.
c. All exterior vents on the homes on Pads 1 through 5, and Pad 45, shall be
directed away from Los Angeles Avenue in order to reduce noise
transmissions into the house through vents and ducts.
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23. Fremont Street shall not be opened to through traffic from Los Angeles Avenue.
Access to and from Majestic Court shall not be permitted until access from Los
Angeles is prohibited.
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