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AGENDA REPORT
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To: The Honorable City Council �� •.
From: Jaime Aguilera, Director of Community Development/
Prepared by Craig Malin, Assistant Planner
Date: July 7 , 1995 (City Council meeting July 19 , 1995)
Subject: Consider Approval of Minor Modification No. 2 to
Planned Development Permit No. 1059 (Chevron) .
Background
On January 19, 1987 , the Planning Commission of the City of
Moorpark adopted Resolution PC 87-129 approving the construction of
a service station. One Minor Modification was approved in 1989 for
the installation of a soil vapor filter.
Discussion
On May 18 , 1995 , Chevron filed Minor Modification No. 2 and is
making the following requests: (Note: sign descriptions and
locations are included on the site plan and sign plan)
1) Replace the existing monument signs. At present there are
two monument signs , one in the planter facing New Los Angeles
Avenue and one in the planter facing Spring Road. These signs
measure 7'8" and 8 ' in height by 12 ' in width. Both signs are
proposed to be replaced with new signs measuring 8'1" x 10. '
One sign will be placed on Spring Road and one sign will be
relocated from the planter on New Los Angeles Avenue to the
planter on the corner of Spring Rd. and Los Angeles Ave. This
request has been approved, however, each sign must meet the
maximum sign size specified by the code, 5' height and 6'
width maximum.
2) Reduce the width of the planter on New Los Angeles Avenue
from 18' to 7' in width. Approval of this request is not
necessary to improve vehicular movements and will result in a
reduction in the amount of landscaping. Staff has not approved
this request.
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3) Install one Chevron logo on the canopy (sign type No. 2).
Staff has approved this request.
4) Install two new canopy signs (sign type No. 3). Staff has
approved the installation of one sign, not two.
5) Install one business appreciation sign in the planter on
New Los Angeles Ave. (sign type No. 4).
6) Install two business appreciation placards on the pump
islands (sign type No. 5)
7) Install four self service signs on the pump islands (sign
type No. 6).
8) Install four Chevron logo decals on the pump islands (sign
type No. 7).
9) Install one disabled parking sign.
10) Replace guard posts for the large Pecan tree, propane
tanks, air /water dispenser, pump islands and building.
11) Replace canopy lights. The illumination level will not be
affected.
12) Install new concrete drive slab (around the pump islands).
13) Install new concrete tank slab (over the storage tanks).
14) Repair brick planter box around the Pecan tree.
15) Install new Veeder -Root TLS 350 leak detection system for
gasoline storage tanks.
16) Sealcoat the paved asphalt area.
17) Extend the pump islands (towards the center) to
accommodate new trash dispensers..
18) Install A.T.M. point of sale equipment on the pump
islands.
19) Install new gasoline storage tank lines.
Note: sign types 8 (24 hour decal), 9 (food mart decal), 10
( enter only) , 11 ( exit only) and 12 ( right turn only) as noted
on the plans are existing and will not be modified.
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Staff Decision
This Minor Modification request meets all applicable Zoning Code
requirements. This Minor Modification request has been conditioned
as follows:
1) A Sign Permit must be approved before any signs can be
installed or replaced.
2) A Zoning Clearance must be approved before any modifi-
cations, including landscaping, can be installed.
3) Additional landscaping shall be planted on the eastern
property line to include but not limited to an additional five
trees (36" box). This landscaping shall be approved by the
Director of Community Development prior to approval of the
Zoning Clearance.
4) No modifications shall be made to the landscaping on the
southern property line except. for routine maintenance.
5) Failure to inaugurate this Minor Modification in twelve
months or less from the datE of approval will render this
Modification null. and void.
6) Applicant must submit a lighting plan from a licensed
lighting engineer for approval by the Director of Community
Development.
7) Request No. 1 is approved. Maximum size of monument signs
is 5' height, 6 width.'
8) Request No. 2 (planter reduction) is denied.
9) Request No. 4 (canopy sign is approved for only one sign.
10) Request. No. 5 (customer appreciation sign) is denied.
11) Request No. 6 (customer appreciation sign) is denied.
This proposal has been reviewed by the Director of Community
Development who conditionally approved the application on July 7,
1995. This matter is being presented to the Council as a courtesy.
Should the Council, or any other party, desire to appeal the
Director's decision, a hearing should be scheduled. The last day
for an appeal to be filed is July 24, 1995. The next available
hearing date is August 2, 1995, 1995. If the Council takes no
action, the Director's decision will become effective on July 24,
1995, 1995.
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Receive and File the Report.
Exhibit: A -1) Site plan (blueprint)
A -2) Sign plan (blueprint)
A -3) Monument Sign detail (blueprint)
A -7) Sign details (blueprint)
B) Landscape plan (blueprint)
C) Minor Modification approval form
cc: PD 1072 Minor Mod. No. 2 File
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPKENT DEPARTNENT
APPROVAL OF A MINOR MODIFICATION
July 7, 1995
Minor Modification No. 2
Planned Development Permit No. :: 1059
Filed by: Chevron USA Products Inc.
1300 S. Beach Blvd.
La Habra, Ca, 90632
Address /Location: 502 E. New Los Angeles Avenue
Approved by the Director on: July 7; ;995
For: This Minor Modification request contains the following
requests: (Note: sign descriptions and locations are included on
the site plan and sign plan)
1) Replace the existing monument signs. At present there are
two monument signs, one in the planter facing New Los Angeles
Avenue and one in the planter facing Spring Road. These signs
measure 718" and 8' in height by 12' in width. Both signs are
proposed to be replaced with new signs measuring 811" x 10.'
One sign will be placed on Spring Road and one sign will be
relocated from the planter on New Los Angeles Avenue to the
planter on the corner of Spring Rd. and Los Angeles Ave. This
request has been approved, however, each sign must meet the
maximum sign size specified by the code, 5' height and 6'
width maximum,
2) Reduce the width of the planter on New Los Angeles Avenue
from 18' to 7' in width. Approval of this request is not
necessary to improve vehicular movements and will result in a
reduction in the amount of landscaping. Staff has not approved
this request.,
3) Install one Chevron logo on the canopy (sign type No. 2).
Staff has approved this request.
4) Install two new canopy signs (sign type No. 3). Staff has
approved the installation of one sign, not two.
5) Install one business appreciation sign in the planter on
New Los Angeles Ave. (sign type No.. 4).
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6) Install two business appreciation placards on the pump
islands (sign type No. 5),
7) Install four self service signs on the pump islands (sign
type No. 6).
8) Install four Chevron logo decals on the pump islands (sign
type No. 7).
9) Install one disabled parking sign.
10) Replace guard posts for the large Pecan tree, propane
tanks, air /water dispenser, pump islands and building.
11) Replace canopy lights. ThE illumination level will not be
affected.
12 ) Install new concrete drive slab ( around the pump islands) .
13) Install new concrete tank slab (over the storage tanks).
14) Repair brick planter box around the Pecan tree.
15) Install new Veeder -Root TLS 350 leak detection system for
gasoline storage tanks.
16) Sealcoat the paved asphalt area.
17) Extend the pump islands (towards the center) to
accommodate new trash dispensers..
18) Install A.T.M. point of sale equipment on the pump
islands.
1.9) Install new gasoline storage tank lines.
Note: sign types 8 (24 hour decal), 9 (food mart decal), 10
( enter only) , 11 ( exit only) and 12 ( right turn only) as noted
on the plans are existing and wall not be modified.
Location: As shown on Exhibit "A ". They land involved is Assessor's
Parcel No's: 512 -150- 320/330.
CEQA: The 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 �::onsistent with the intent and
provisions of the City's 'General Plan and the Zoning
ordinance;
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b. The Minor Modification is compatible with the character of
surrounding development;
C. The proposed Minor Modification would not be obnoxious or
harmful, or impair the utility of neighboring property or
uses;
d. The Modification would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare; and
e. The conditionally permitted use is compatible with existing
and planned land uses in the general area where the
development is to be located.
Appeals: As stated in Section 17.44.090, within 16 calendar days
after the permit has been approved, conditionally approved or
denied, any aggrieved person may file an appeal of the approval,
conditional approval or denial with the Community Development
Department who shall set a hearing date before the Planning
Commission to review the matter at the earliest convenient date.
This Minor Modification request has been conditioned to require
that:
1) A Sign Permit must be approved before any signs can be
installed or replaced.
2) A Zoning Clearance must be approved before any modifi-
cations, including landscaping, can be installed.
3) Additional landscaping shall be planted on the eastern
property line to include but not limited to an additional five
trees (36" box). This landscaping shall be approved by the
Director of Community Development prior to approval of the
Zoning Clearance
4) No modifications shall be made to the landscaping on the
southern property line except for routine maintenance.
5) Failure to inaugurate this Minor Modification in twelve
months or less from the dater of approval will render this
Modification null and void.
6) Applicant must submit a lighting plan from a licensed
lighting engineer for approval by the Director of Community
Development.
7) Request No. 1. is approved. Maximum size of monument signs
is 5' height, 6 width.'
8) Request No. 2 (planter reduction) is denied.
9) Request No., 4 (canopy sign is approved for only one sign.
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10) Request No. 5 (customer appreciation sign) is denied.
11) Request No. 6 (customer appreciation sign) is denied.
Jaime R. Aguilera,
Director of Community Development
Date:
Attachment: Landscape, sign and site plans
cc: Honorable City Council
City Manager
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