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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1993 1020 CC REG ITEM 11JTO: FROM: DATE: Y A G E N D A R E P O R T C I T Y O F M O O R P A R K The Honorable City Council ITEM / I Jam ;y . ti-DC MAX& . Jaime Aguilera, Director of Community Development -40��- Prepared by Deborah S. Traffenstedt, Senior PlannerfDSj October 15, 1993 (CC Meeting of 10- 20 -93) SUBJECT: CONSIDER STAFF'S REQUEST TO SCHEDULE A JOINT CITY COUNCIL /PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP FOR SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 8 BACKGROUND Messenger Investment Company (MIC), also known as Hidden Creek Ranch Partners, has been proceeding with the development of Specific Plan No. 8. Two workshops (arranged by MIC) were held at Moorpark College on August 14 and 28, 1993; the Community Development Committee has reviewed and provided comments on several conceptual land use plans at two meetings; and staff has also met with staff from MIC and its consultant, RNM Architecture and Planning, on a regular basis to review conceptual plans and provide comments. The conceptual land use plan, provided to the Council with this report, has been submitted for information purposes, and staff from MIC will be available to answer questions at the October 20th meeting. Staff has also attached to this report excerpts from the General Plan Land Use Element, pertaining to Specific Plan No. 8, and Figures 1 and 2 from the Circulation Element, for information and comparison purposes. DISCUSSION Staff is recommending the scheduling of a joint City Council/ Planning Commission workshop as the preferred means of providing the applicant with preliminary City Council and Planning Commission input on the conceptual land use and circulation plan for Specific Plan No. 8. If the City Council concurs, it is staff's intention to schedule a joint workshop for November 15, 1993. The applicant would then be able to move forward with finalization of the project description and preparation of the specific plan document. The Honorable City Council October 15, 1993 Page 2 The preferred circulation system for the specific plan area should be one of the main topics of the joint workshop. There are currently several options under consideration pertaining to the design and location of the Broadway extension, a Spring Road connection, and the State Route (SR) 118 interchange location. The attached plan shows Broadway as a through road connecting to the Alamos Canyon interchange. A potential interchange location west of Alamos Canyon and a potential roadway connection to Spring Road are also shown. The Spring Road connection differs from the Circulation Element Highway Network plan (Figure 2). However, some variation may be found necessary, since the cost of the Route 23 bypass may make that facility ( as shown on Figure 2 ) infeasible for the foreseeable future. In addition, "D° Street (as shown on Figure 2) is probably not feasible, since it would require a road to be constructed immediately adjacent to the rear wall of the existing residences along Westwood Street, just west of Princeton Avenue and north of the new SR -118 overcrossing. The various circulation issues can be discussed in detail at the joint workshop. Preceding the joint workshop, staff intends to schedule for City Council consideration and approval authorization, the Specific Plan No. 8 EIR contracts and scope of work. The EIR contracts are tentatively scheduled for the Council's November 3, 1993 meeting. Following the joint workshop and the formal Notice of Preparation of EIR and scoping process, the City Council will be asked to determine the alternatives to be analyzed in the EIR. RECOMMENDATION Direct staff to schedule a joint City Council /Planning Commission public workshop for the Specific Plan No. 8 project for November 15, 1993, or other date as determined by the Council. Attachments: 1. Excerpts from Land Use Element 2. Figures 1 and 2 from Circulation Element 3. Large Scale Conceptual Land Use Plan ATTACHMENT 1 •:' x . ��.: \. • \'.::. \� \ \ \ <:'.a::; u:c;>: <' \�Ci1 \al..,�.�.::. ..: i" S... f.. S ... •:::JY::!niir!•Y' Parks - An evaluation will be conducted during the development of this specific plan to identify required park land dedication consistent with the City Municipal Code and General Plan requirements. Circulation - The specific plan area circulation network will require consideration for its relationship to topographical constraints, and viewshed issues, and its relationship to the SR- 118 freeway. The specific plan shall provide protection for the conceptual alignment of the future SR -118 freeway corridor and shall ensure that roadway right -of -ways are protected for the planned roadway upgrades, improvements and additions as identified in the City's circulation plan. Proposed Land Uses The number of dwelling units ; specific plan area property improvements, public services ar the City Council determines to b the community, in which event, t not exceed 231. The appropriate Open Space, Park, or any other will be determined at the time approval. hall not exceed 154, unless the 3wner agrees to provide public Wor financial contributions that of substantial public benefit to :he number of dwelling units shall amount of land to be designated as appropriate land use designation, of specific plan preparation or Overlay Designation - Rural Low (70.59 acres) Planning Area Outside City Limits As noted on the Land Use Plan, one specific plan area has been designated outside of the existing City of Moorpark limits (Specific Plan No. 8), within the area proposed for expansion of the City's sphere of influence. A specific plan for this area is required, and must address comprehensively a variety of land use issues including topography, viewshed, open space, and circulation. A minimum of 25 percent open space must be provided. Specific plan areas 4, 5, 6, and 7 (proposed within the unincorporated planning area) were analyzed in conjunction with the updating of the Land Use Element, but were found not to be appropriate for urban development prior to the year 2010 (General Plan buildout) and were, therefore, not approved. A description of the existing land uses, potential planning issues (opportunities and constraints), and the proposed land use mix for the one specific plan area proposed in the unincorporated planning area is provided below. 35 Specific Plan 4 (Deleted) Specific Plan 5 (Deleted) Specific Plan 6 (Deleted) Specific Plan 7 (Deleted) Specific Plan 8 Specific Plan 8 consists of approximately 4,200 acres, under combined ownership, located northerly of the eastern portion of the City limits, east of Happy Camp Regional Park. Generally, this specific plan area is vacant open space, characterized by steep hillside terrain currently designated as open space. Opportunities and Constraints Specific plan area development issues to be addressed during specific plan preparation and subsequent review will include: Topography - Existing steep hillsides within the specific plan area require a complete evaluation of steep slopes, unstable soils, and other potential geotechnical constraints of the plan area during the development /review of this specific plan. Consistent with City policy, grading is restricted on slopes greater than 20 percent and development prohibited in areas where potential hazards cannot be fully mitigated. Hydrology - An evaluation of existing drainage courses, surface runoff, potential flood hazards and other hydrological constraints will be conducted during the development /review of this specific plan. Viewshed - The visual importance of hillside horizon lines /prominent ridgelines within this specific plan area from surrounding areas will be evaluated during the preparation and review of this specific plan. Clustering of dwelling units should be considered where appropriate to conserve important visual and natural resources. 36 iE DoSOd�iaa uS a Mi � L1kt �S k . :. y K . x ;:... y::.y. o:;.,.. •.,,.v .:c ::. i.; r•,.....: ` Biological Resources - The significance of biological resources which may occur onsite (i.e., oak trees, threatened, rare, endangered plants and animals, etc.) shall be determined during specific plan preparation and review. The preservation of any resources determined to be significant shall be encouraged through habitat preservation, enhancement, or replacement. Archaeology - The specific plan area will be evaluated to determine whether archaeological resources occur within the overall plan area and their potential significance. Agriculture - This specific plan will address the viability and maintenance of the limited "Prime" and "Statewide Significance" farmlands which occur within the plan area. Public Services/ Infrastructure - Water, gas and electric service to the specific plan area will be provided through improvements within the plan area and service extensions from existing transmission lines in the surrounding area. Sewer service is not currently available and would need to be provided for all urban uses. An evaluation will be conducted during the development of this specific plan regarding required land use set - asides and financing for schools and community services such as fire stations and libraries. Parks - An evaluation will be conducted during the development of this specific plan to identify required park land dedication C consistent with the City Municipal Code and General Plan requirements. Circulation - The specific plan area circulation network shall provide consideration for its relationship to topographical constraints and viewshed issues and consideration for connection of the SR -118 and SR -23 freeways as well as the Broadway extension. The specific plan shall ensure that roadway right -of -ways are protected for the planned roadway upgrades, improvements and additions as identified in the City's circulation plan. Proposed Land Uses The number of dwelling units shall not exceed 2,400, unless the specific plan area property owner agrees to provide public improvements, public services and /or financial contributions that the City Council determines to be of substantial public benefit to the community, in which event, the number of dwelling units shall not exceed 3,221. The appropriate amount of land to be designated as Open Space, Park, School, Agricultural, or any other appropriate land use designation, will be determined at the time of specific plan preparation or approval. 37 r— U1 n n c v B 0 i N_ a 0 c N d n el"'N /,-*It Six -lane Ancrial - A six -lane roadway with no on- street 1,- 11 W �- patling, a typical right -of -way width of 110 -120 feet and curb to curb p.,vemcnt width of 90 10-t (cc(, and which may have 10' 8' 12' 12' 12' 12' 12' 12" 12' I 8' 10' t - -- 1�t _--- - - --t— — t -- — — 1 - - -t- coulrollcd acc". 110' — 120' R 0 W. Your enc Arterial - A four -lane roadway with a typical right - of way width of 60.100 feet and a curb to curb pavement width of 00 90 feet, and which may have controlled access and restricted parking. Rurdl Collcctor - A two- to four -lane roadway with a typical right of -way of 70 90 feet and a curb to curb pavement width of 54 -64 feet. An upgrade from two to four lanes is to be determined as dr :clupment occurs to rural areas within the city sphere. I ocal Collector - A two -lane roadway with a typical right-of-way width of 50.70 feet and a curb to curb pavement width of 36 -54 feel. Industrial areas would require the wider dimension to allow for a center turn lane and to provide more space for truck maneuvering. In hillside areas, the minimum dimension may be allowed, but graded shoulders are required and on- street parking is prohibited in order to provide extra safety. _ 10' I 8' 12' I 12' I 12' j _ 12' I 12_ I 8' I 10' �T 80' 7— 100' R O.W J,_t 12_ I _ 12' I 12' — 10' --tt —7 70' — 90' R 0—W 1 10' I 8' , 12' — I —1 Z I — B— I 10' 50' — 71110' R 0 W 111 tit Figure I ROADWAY CI.ASSINICA'1'IONS n x 3 m z N k- I E) ND FREEWAY NROAD -AY fANGE I( !IaU11) A FOUR-LANE ARTERIAL -R -- RURAL COL -E(TOR LOCAL C011F.(TOR A- - - - - - - - --��`R SIGNALIZED INTERSLCiION AF GRAOF RR CROSSING ❑ GRADE SEPARATED RR CROSSING --- CTTY LIMIT HOL11DARY ■rommum■ SR I18 FREEWAY CORRIDOR IOTf. 1TD T.D JOU n I pnrtl.r u' �rcCU[ .Lg1 ,. 1'. lululc uJwH Pk.se mull ..ln ilu (.ry N Mai k pu t . -.- lul LWninna m1onT.leM S1Rtif -T p 1 � ig •� i 1 CASIPI'( PARK S 51 \ll �'Al1tY / I'RFE.,IVA. j Sa ll1111 S ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦� ♦♦♦♦ i ♦♦♦ ♦♦ 1 i f 1 i P it 'I•Vt i.nY nln nFVn I �•^Or. .LtP III eOD F I E) ND 19 FIGURE 2 CITY OF MOORPARK GENERAL. PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT HIGHWAY NETWORK May 13. 1992 FREEWAY fANGE SIX�LNJE ARTERIAL SIX LAN FOUR-LANE ARTERIAL -R -- RURAL COL -E(TOR LOCAL C011F.(TOR SIGNALIZED INTERSLCiION AF GRAOF RR CROSSING ❑ GRADE SEPARATED RR CROSSING --- CTTY LIMIT HOL11DARY ■rommum■ SR I18 FREEWAY CORRIDOR IOTf. 1TD T.D JOU n I pnrtl.r u' �rcCU[ .Lg1 ,. 1'. lululc uJwH Pk.se mull ..ln ilu (.ry N Mai k pu wulu Ucp.nmcn. .nD Cnmmwury Dcewvlxnl Lk p.rllDCm lul LWninna m1onT.leM 19 FIGURE 2 CITY OF MOORPARK GENERAL. PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT HIGHWAY NETWORK May 13. 1992