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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 1985 1209 CC JNT PC Moorpark, California December 9, 1985 A joint meeting of the City Council and the Planning Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on December 9, 1985, in the Council Chambers in the City Hall of said City, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called by order at 7:50 p.m. by Mayor James D. Weak, and by Commissioner William LaPerch. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Thomas C. Ferguson, Albert Prieto, Danny A. Woolard, Leta Yancy-Sutton and Mayor James D. Weak: Planning Commissioners Dan Claffey, James Hartley, James Keenan and William La Perch ABSENT: Douglas Holland, Chairman of the Planning Commission (arrived 8:10 p.m.) OTHER CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES PRESENT: Steven Kueny, City Manager; Cheryl J. Kane, City Attorney; Richard Morton, Interim Director of Community Development; Dennis Delzeit, City Engineer; and Doris D. Bankus, City Clerk 3. The City Clerk announced that a Notice of Special Meeting of the Planning Commission had been given in time, form and manner as prescribed by law, and presidented affidavits to that effect, which were received and filed by general consent. The Mayor then announced that the meeting would following the agenda as outlined in the Notice of Special Meeting above referred to, as follows: 4. AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED 1. Sewer Plan Capacity Mr. Greg Fowler, representing Waterworks District No. 1, addressed Council at length , discussing the waste water treatment plant and capacity, detailing present and projected capacity and steps currently being taken to expand the facility, making it a $10,000,000 plant over a period of time. During this discussion Douglas Holland, Chairman of the Planning Commission, arrived. There was considerable discussion between members of the Council and Mr. Fowler, and Mr. Fowler concluded his presentation with assurance that the plant could and would handle the growth anticipated by the City. -1- 2. Moorpark Unified School District Master Plan Micheei R. Slater, District Superintendent, addressed Council and presented a revised Timeline for New Schools, projecting capacity with 500 housing units per .year, also with 300 housing units per year, and indicating areas targeted for new schools in the next 10 years. He stated that the master plan has not yet been finalized, but that as soon as it was completed, it would be submitted to the City Council. Then followed considerable discussion regarding method of financing the con- struction and development of new schools, with most of the money coming from the state. RECESS The Mayor then declared a recess, the time beng 8:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. , with all members of the City Council and the Planning Commission being present. 3. Possible High Street Extension The City Manager gave an overview of the subject matter, reporting that the subject had been discussed at the most recent Planning Commission meeting . Commissioner Hartley stated that in his opinion 'there should be a policy adopted regarding the westerly extension of High Street, that if the development application presently before the Council for the improvement of the northwest corner of High Street and Moorpark Avenue is approved, then High Street can never be extended westerly. He suggested the possibility of alternatives for such extension. There was discussion regarding an up-date of the Circulation Element, and the City Manager stated that if the application presently pending before the Planning Commission is approved, it would automically preclude acquisition of sufficient right•of way on the north side for extension, and to acquire more rightof way on the south side (westerly of Moorpark Avenue) would cause an off-set. Mr. Colin Valesquez, owner of the property at the northwest corner of High Street and Moorpark Avenue, addressed Council, stating that he had waited until after the adoption of the Circulation Element to proceed with plans for improvement of his property, and had made his plans based on the adopted Circulation Element. He stated that to require a change at this time would work a severe hardship. It was agreed that the matter would be considered at a later meeting. 4. Time Requirement for Model Home Complexes This item was deferred by general consent, pending a recommendation from the Planning Commission _9_ • • City Council! Planning Commission Joint Meeting December 9, 1985 RECESS The Mayor declared a recess, the time being 9:20 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 p.m. , all members of the City Council and Planning Commission being present. 5. Changes to General Plan and Zoning The City Attorney presented and reviewed her report dated December 9, 1985 in regard to Downzoning, and after some discussion the report was ordered received and filed by general consent. 6. Use of Gross vs. Net in Calculating Density and Floor Area in the Zoning Ordinance The Interim Director of Community Development presented and reviewed his report dated December 9, 1985, and requested direction regarding the subject matter. After discussion, it was the general consent that the matter be taken to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation back to the Council for formulation of a standard procedure and interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance adversus the General Plan. 7. Use or Ranges in the Residential Zoning Districts By general consent this item was referred to Staff for study. 8. Monotony Ordinance By general consent this item was referred to Staff for study. 9. Intersection Capacities The City Enineer led a discussion on intersection capacities along Highway #118, stating that a criteria forconducting traffic studies is under preparation. Councilmember Woolard then questioned the City Engineer regarding projected traffic along Highway #118 on approval of the Kavlico project, and the pending application by Griffin Development Company for a General Plan Amendment and Residential Planned Development in the vicinty of Moorpark College, whereupon Councilmember Yancy-Sutton excused herself because of a possible conflict of interest, inasmuch as the Griffin project had been a source of income to her. Come discussion then ensued regarding the two projects and the possible effects regarding traffic, with the City Engineer assuring the City Council and the Planning Commission that his firm, as staff, would inform both bodies of any project that would not meet what they feel is a reasonable level of service. -3- City Council/Planning Commission Joint Meeting December 9, 1985 10. Other Comments There was a brief discussion on the capital improvement program, and the City Engineer stated that in the next up-date of the program he would include a report on how traffic studies are conducted. Commissioner Keenan commented on the pot holes on High Street, and the City Manager reported that staff is proceeding with cold patch on High Street, and that the capital improvement program includes an over-lay of the entire length of High Street. Commissioner Harley also commented on the pot holes on Gabbert Road, and the City Manager stated they, too, would be taken care of with cold patch as soon as possible. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Hartley, seconded by Commissioner Keenan and unanimously carried that the Planning Commission stand adjourned. It was then moved by Councilmember Yancy-Sutton, seconded by Councilmember Ferguson and unanimously carried that the City Council stand adjourned, the time being 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted r ��CC City •lerk ,; co APPROVE ) ,+ N--54J/ICV‘fitArkt-L-- lost Paul W. Lawrason Jr. , Mayor �� Chairman, Pla ing Commission