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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1995 1206 CC REG ITEM 08EITEM S� TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Jaime Aguilera, Director of Community Developmeno_� Paul Porter, Senior Planner DATE: November 15, 1995 (CC meeting of December 6, 1995) SUBJECT: CONSIDER MINOR MODIFICATION NO. 6 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO 897 FOR APPROVAL OF A 4,850 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AND A 1,750 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING ON THE APPLICATION OF GEORGE SHAKIBAN Background Planned Development Permit No. 897 was approved by the County of Ventura on April 19, 1979 for a 21,875 sq. ft. neighborhood shopping center (Varsity Park Plaza). On November 7, 1990 the City Council adopted Resolution 90 -717, approving Major Modification No. 1 for the construction of two free standing buildings. Each building totals 3,300 sq. ft each. The two free - standing 3,300 square foot buildings were to be located on the northeast and southeast quadrants of the neighborhood shopping center. In addition to the Major Modification, the City has approved five Minor Modifications to this Planned Development Permit. DISCUSSION On October 2, 1995, the applicant filed for Minor Modification No. 6 for approval of a 4,850 square foot building with a 7,114 square foot yard to be used for a day care facility and a 1,750 square foot building (Pad B) to be used as a restaurant. The applicant also requested approval to remove the Princeton Avenue access. This request is being approved. In conjunction with the filing of the Minor Modification, Conditional Use Permit No. 95 -1 on the application of Stacey Reynertson to use Pad "A" as a day care facility was submitted to the City on October 2, 1995. The request for the Conditional Use Permit is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission on December 19, 1995. The Planning Commission is the final decision - making authority on the Conditional Use Permit, unless appealed. The design of the two proposed buildings are of a Mission style which contains a beige exterior stucco finish to match the existing building and a clay barrel Mission style roof. Staff has placed a condition on the minor modification requiring that all windows and doors of the two proposed buildings shall have surrounds, the design of which is subject to the review and approval of the Director of Community Development. PP21:15:95 /10:�6aa8: \6DSiC95.CC 1 `, `: �; C f. The site will continue to have the required number of parking spaces as specified in the City's Zoning Ordinance. In addition, the percentage of landscaping will be increased on -site from approximately 10.35% to 14.7 %. Elimination of Existing Signs Located at the Intersections The Director of Community Development has reviewed the proposed modification and intends to condition this request for a Minor Modification to require that the existing signs at both intersections be removed, as the applicant has proposed a center identification sign be placed on the parapet wall of the proposed day care facility. Staff is also concerned with the existing 17 foot high pole sign at the corner of Amherst Street and Princeton Street and the existing sign at the corner of Princeton Avenue and Campus Park Drive in that they are not architecturally compatible with the shopping center or the surrounding community. It is important that signage make a definite architectural contribution and function as an integral part of an overall building design. The height, size and architectural design of the existing signs tend to be out of scale and incompatible with the existing neighborhood commercial center. In addition, the presence of the massive signage is so visually unattractive that it detracts from the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood. Staff feels that high roadway visibility should not be the principal function of this neighborhood shopping center. Since the purpose of this center is to serve the shopping needs of the immediate residential neighborhood, the continued use of the two existing signs would be obtrusive. Pursuant to Resolution No. 88 -523, the Director has the authority to approve or deny Minor Modifications. The Director of Community Development approved the Minor Modification with conditions on November 22, 1995. This matter is being presented to the City Council as a courtesy. In the event the City Council wishes to appeal the Director's decision, it may do so. The last day to file an appeal is December 8, 1995. Should the City Council desire to appeal, it should set a public hearing date. The next available meeting date would be the regular meeting of December 20, 1995. If the City Council takes no action, and the application is not otherwise appealed, the Director's decision will stand. Staff Recommendation: Receive and File this Report Exhibits: 1. Approval Letter 2. Site Plan and Elevations PP11:15:95110:46aM.\6DW95.CC 2 CITY OF MOORPARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT APPROVAL OF A MINOR MODIFICATION November 22, 1995 Minor Modification No. 6 to Major Modification No. 1 to Planned Development Permit No. 897 Filed by: George Shakiban Varsity Park Plaza - 611 Princeton Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 Address /Location: 611 Princeton Avenue in the City of Moorpark For: Approval of Minor Modification No. 6 for approval of a 4,850 square foot building to be used as a day care facility and a 1,750 square foot restaurant building. Action: The above approval is made with the following conditions: THESE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ARE IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 897 CONDITIONS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 897 MINOR MOD NO. 6 PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A ZONING CLEARANCE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE SATISFIED: 1. As a mitigation measure for removal of the tree on Pad "B ", the developer shall restore and enhance the landscaping and irrigation along the three street frontages. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance for construction, a revised landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval of the Director of Community Development. 2. The Director of Community Development shall approve the color and design of the decorative 6 foot high wrought iron fence to be located in the area of the proposed day care facility. The fence shall have decorative features of construction such as pilasters and decorative metal work. 3. All windows and doors of the two proposed buildings shall have surrounds, the design of which is subject to the review and approval of the Director of Community Development. 4. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for construction, the two existing signs (one on the corner of Amhurst Street and Princeton Avenue and the other at the corner of Princeton Avenue and Campus Park Drive) shall be removed. PP1I:15:95110:46aM:\6DEC95.CC 3 5. Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance for construction, the applicant shall submit to the City a revised sign program indicating the proposed sign on the parapet wall of the proposed day care facility and any other proposed changes to signs. The revisions shall be subject to review and approval of the Director of Community Development. 6. Outdoor seating shall be subject to approval of a modification to the Planned Development Permit. 7. The applicant shall pay all outstanding case processing and all City legal service fees prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance. The applicant, permittee, or successors in interest, shall also submit to the Department of Community Development a fee to cover costs incurred by the City for Condition Compliance review of the Minor Modification. B. Pad "B" shall be set back from Princeton Avenue a minimum of 30 feet from the property line. 9. Prior to the issuance of an Occupancy Permit, the areas to be landscaped, as shown on the irrigation plan, shall be landscaped and irrigation system installed. The city's landscape architect shall certify in writing that the landscape and irrigation system was installed in accordance with the approved landscape and irrigation plans. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Compliance: This Department has reviewed the project to ascertain if there will be a significant effect on the environment. It has been determined that this project is categorically exempt from CEQA requirements as a Class 1 exemption for minor alterations. Ordinance Compliance: Based upon the information and findings developed by staff, it has been determined that this application, with the attached conditions, meets the requirements of Moorpark Ordinance Code Section 17.44.030 - Permit Standards, in that: a. The Minor Modification is consistent with the intent and provisions of the City's General Plan and the City's Zoning Ordinance; b. The Minor Modification is compatible with the character of surrounding development; C. The proposed Minor Modification is not obnoxious or harmful, and does not impair the utility of neighboring property or uses; d. The Modification is not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare. PP11:15:95110:46aM:\6DW95.CC 4 Appeals: As stated i after the permit has denied, any aggrieved conditional approval Department who shall Council to review the n Section 17.44.090 wi been approved, condi person may file an ap or denial with the set a public hearing matter at the earliest Zoning Clearance and Building Permit: Upon 16 day appeal period and upon completion of clearance" conditions, a Zone Clearance may Community Development Department. CITY OF MOORPARK Aguilera, Director of Community Development Date: November 22, 1995 CC. 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