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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1997 0416 CC REG ITEM 09G7/a.07 ITE1VI • G. AGENDA REPORT City of Moorpark To: The Honorable City Council From: Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development �� Prepared by Craig Malin, Assistant Planner Date: April 4, 1997 (CC meeting April 16, 1997) Subject: Consider Minor Modification No. 2 for Development Plan No. 296, request for a time extension to a Temporary Use Permit approved for a low speed gliding coaster at Spectra F /X, 200 Science Drive. On November 16, 1983 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 83 -55 for construction of a 112,000 sq.ft. industrial building. Minor Modification No. 1 was approved on April 10, 1984 for a modification to the exterior elevations. On November 6, 1995 Zone Clearance No. 95 -262 was issued for occupancy of the building at 200 Science Drive by Spectra F /X, a firm which produces rides for amusement parks and special effects for motion pictures. Direction Zonina General Plan Site M -1 (Limited I -1 (Light industrial) industrial) North M -1 (Limited I -1 (Light industrial) industrial) South SR /C /BP (Sub - Regional Retail/ Commercial/ Business Park DP296 #2.SR Spectra F/X Industrial Building SP (Specific Undeveloped Plan) Carlsberg Specific Plan 'Of MOORPARK. CALIFOFa City Council Mating 199z 000057 East West M -1 (Limited I -1 (Light industrial) industrial) M -1 (Limited I -1 (Light industrial) industrial) Mail Marketing Co. Undeveloped industrial land e On October 9, 1996 the Community Development Department approved Temporary Use Permit No. 96 -262 for the temporary construction of a low speed gliding coaster. This coaster is a test unit for a ride which will be constructed by the applicant at an out of state amusement park and consists of 550' of track and reaches a height of 40' -50' in height. This application was approved for a six month period, expiring on April 9, 1996. The coaster is currently under construction in the parking lot in the southeast corner of the site, adjacent to the landscaped slope leading up to New Los Angeles Avenue. There are 374 parking spaces on the site, of which the track will occupy 205 spaces. 169 spaces will still be available for use, which is adequate for the 123 employees. The track is enclosed by a fence for security purposes (See Attachment 1 for location). Due to unforseen problems in obtaining the parts from supplier, Spectra F/X experienced a delay in commencing construction of the coaster. Due to this delay, completion of construction and testing of the coaster is not anticipated to be completed prior to the expiration date of the Temporary Use Permit on April 9, 1997. The applicant was informed that Section 17.44.030 of the Zoning Code limits Temporary Use Permits to a period of 180 days. Any extension past 180 days would require the approval of a Minor Modification by the City. Minor Modification No. 2 was filed by the applicant on March 7, 1997. This request is to modify the approved site plan and conditions of approval in Resolution No. 83 -55 to permit the low speed gilding coaster approved in TUP 96 -262 to occupy the parking lot (subject to conditions of approval) for an additional six months. Section 17.36.050(B -2) of the Zoning Code allows the Director to approve operations outside the building in the case of operation hardship or special circumstances, which has been determined to exist for this request. This Minor Modification request meets all applicable Zoning Code requirements and has been conditioned to require that: DP296 #2.SR 4F 000058 1) No hazardous materials to be stored or generated on site. 2) Applicant shall provide a six foot security fence around the perimeter of the test area. 3) All provisions of Sections 17.24060 (lighting) shall apply to this permit. 4) No existing landscaping shall be removed. 5) Applicant shall provide security for the site on a continuing basis. 6) All driveways shall remain accessible for public safety agency vehicles. 7) All requirements of other city departments shall be complied with, including the Fire Prevention District. 8) This application shall be valid for a period of six months from the date of approval. Prior to the expiration of the Minor Modification all materials shall be removed from the test site and the parking lot area shall restored to its original condition as required in Development Plan No. 296. This proposal has been reviewed by the Director of Community Development who has deferred action to the City Council since that maximum of six months allowed for Temporary Uses has elapsed. Wow This project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA requirements as a Class 1 exemption, for the operation or alteration of private structures. Recommend approval of the Attached Resolution approving an additional six months. Exhibit A) Resolution No. 97- B) Temporary Use Permit No. 96 -262 C) General Plan Map DP296 #2.SR 0()00 59 CITY OF MOORPARK - ZONING CLEARANCE 799 MOORPARK AVENUE MOORPARK, CA 93021 (805) 529 -6864, Ext. 226 ZONING CLEARANCE NO.: 96 -0262 CASE REFERENCE NUMBER: DP 296 Approved by: NM Applicant: SPECTRA F/X , Phone: 805 - 523 -1551 Address: 00200 SCIENCE DRIVE City: MOORPARK Owner: SPECTRA F/X 4 Address: 00200 SCIENCE DRIVE Q Phone: 805 -523 -1551 d Project Address: 00200 SCIENCE DRIVE A.P.N.: 512 -0- 240 -08 -0 (1, Zoning: M -1 (�5 Code Sec. No.: 17.44.030 PROPOSED USE: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT, INSTALL A LOW SPEED GLIDING COASTER FOR TESTING. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOT INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lot Width: 0000 feet Lot Depth: 0000 feet Lot Area: 0010 Acess or 000000 sq.ft. Max.height: 00 feet Min.Front Yard: 00 feet Min.Rear Yard: 00 feet Min.Side Yard: 00 feet Min.Distance between Bldgs.: 00 feet ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parking Required: Open (9X20): 000 Carport (9X20): 000 Garage (20X20): 000 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: COMMERCIAL \INDUSTRIAL -----------------------------------------------------------------------=----------------- * CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL APPLY, PER RESOLUTION: Conditions of Approval per Resolution No.:83 -55 apply. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- EXHIBIT B uawca ZONING CLEARANCE NO.: 96 -0262 * BUSINESS REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED. * NO HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TO BE STORED OR GENERATED ON -SITE. 1 * OTHER: 1) APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE A SIX (6') FOOT SECURITY FENCE AROUND THE PERIMETER * SITE PLAN OF THE TESTING AREA, AS SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN. 2) APPROVAL OF AN ELECTRICAL PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE TRACK. 3) ALL PROVISIONS OF SECTION 17.24.060 F (ATTACHED) REGARDING LIGHTING SHALL BE MET. 4) NO EXISTING LANDSCAPING SHALL BE REMOVED. 5) APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE SITE ON A CONTINUING BASIS. 6) ALL DRIVEWAYS SHALL REMEIAN ACCESSIBLE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY EMERGENCY VEHICLES. 7) ALL REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS SHALL BE COMPLIED WITH, INCLUDING THE FIRE PREVENTION DISTRICT. 8) THIS PERMIT EXPIRES SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF APPROVAL. ALL EQUIPMENT AND APPARATUS SHALL BE REMOVED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERMIT. 9) APPLICANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FEES OR ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN BY A PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY BASED UPON A VALID COMPLAINT. 10) PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OR MOORPARK BASED UPON A VIOLATION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OR CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. 11) SITE SHALL BE CLEANED UP AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT AND CLEANLINESS SHALL BE MAINTAINED ON A CONSTANT BASIS. 12) ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO PARK THEIR VEHICLES ON -SITE. ATTACHMENTS: 1) SITE PLAN 2) TRACK LAYOUT 3) ELEVATION 4) LETTER FROM APPLICANT 5) ZONING MAP 6) LIGHTING STANDARDS 7) MEMO TO COUNCIL AND DEPTS. APPROVED BY: NM DATE: 10/07/96 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - -- oV4 ZONING CLEARANCE NO.: 96 -0262 NOTICE -THIS ZONING CLEARANCE BECOMES NULL AND VOID IF WORK OR CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZED HEREIN IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN, OR IS SUSPENDED OR ABANDONED FOR A PERIOD OF, 180 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF APPROVAL OF THIS ZONING CLEARANCE. NOTICE -ALL ZONE CLEARANCE APPLICANTS MUST VERIFY (IN PERSON) WITH THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT IF ANY ADDITIONAL PERMITS ARE NECESSARY. STATEMENT -I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THIS ZONING CLEARANCE, INCLUDING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND STATE THAT THE INFORMATION GIVEN BY ME IS CORRECT AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CITY'S ZONING CODE AND THIS DOCUMENT. I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE MY UNDER- STANDING THAT I MUST RECEIVE APPROVAL FROM THE PROPERTY OWNER PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY WORK AUTHORIZED HEREIN. APPLICANT y/ ' " - -�_� % '� )/ i%l Y/PATE: APPROVED BY: (- /J-' ?C�b�li CA% DATE : �0 .00 C"r Cm clM Mz —4 -A AR, FIRE TRUCK ACCESS - LIGHT POST- SMALL TREE • LARGE TREE • FIRE TRUCK ACCESS x �m N 312' FIRE TRUCK ACCESS FENCE n O ; , • • • • MILL MOVEMENT CLEARANCE H 20' -2.63" I• FIRE TRUCK ACCESS 1 A i RIDE SWING CLEARANCE TRAILER MATERIALS (NEW L.A. AVE) i A� 240' CORNER OF LOT 4 A M I1-0 1NXU2W) �_ ;:746'- 2.99" START OF RIDE 38'- 5.79" 18'- 10.9 9" END OF RIDE -Ttsr Cil 4 (hAvorivm we 6-q- 501) TRACKfl" TOP OF MILL 25'- 11.58" STATION 112' RIDE CLEARANCE j VIEW A -A GROUND LEVEL O -1c oli q Spedb5M,nc. eptember, 1996 Mr. Nelson E. Miller, AICP Director of Community Development City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Reference: Temporary Permits for Ride Test Track Dear Mr. Miller, First I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with us yesterday. We greatly appreciate the flexibility and understanding you've shown with regards to working with us on putting up our test track. This is a critical part of our work on this ride and we feel it incumbent upon us to respond not only to our clients but to be responsible to the city and our neighbors. Pursuant to our meeting with you we understand that SpectraF/X will be issued a temporary permit which covers a period of 90(ninety) days with a one time extension for 90(ninety) days. We feel that this time frame is more than adequate for us to accomplish our goals in testing our ride system. Per your request, you will find a site plan of the property with placement of the ride test track as well as a second plan with the area detail. We have included information on the current number of employees and number of parking spaces available as notes on the site plan. We currently have 123 (one hundred twenty three) employees. We do not anticipate that this number will change appreciably in the next few months. Obviously the spaces within the perimeter of the fencing will be gone temporarily. In addition, we have created a no parking buffer zone on either side of the installation to allow an extra measure of access if needed. We will have 174 (one hundred seventy four) spaces available for employee and visitor parking outside of the test and buffer zone. This number includes 8 (eight) spaces for handicapped parking in the front and on the side of the building. We have also verified that there is a 25 foot access for emergency access as well as a 16 foot height clearance particularly in the area which we discussed in our meeting. You will find these measurements indicated on the drawings. Again, thank you for your time in helping us with this exciting project. We look forward to your visit to our facility and to working closely with you and the City of Moorpark on this and other exciting ventures in the future. Please don't hesitate to call myself or Megan Burleson if you require anything further. Best Regards Mohamud Rahim Sr. Project Manager cc: Craig Malin ATTACHMENT 4 OOOOGS 200 Science Drive. Moorpark, California 93021 • (805) 523 -1551 • FAX (805) 523 -1661 i • • O ��if Sl w Of tJim J PRIME im v 4F4 mill �cclfamatt ir ■j fill i' . >>ii, t►T1 " 1 1'1 • 11i� \� Illllill r=te Igr • "�1111111111� X1111 1 n w R !! w � R w w w r ra ' w 11 11a '9 M1 ■r li HIM A 17.24.090 Speed Limit Sight Distance On Major Street (mph) Required (ft.) 25 165 30 190 35 225 40 260 45 300 50 350 55 400 F. Light Fixtures. The following regulations apply to light fixtures over two (2) feet in height: 1. Maximum height is twenty -four (24) feet (twelve (12) feet if within one hundred (100) feet of residentially zoned property) unless a greater height is approved by the director of community development or his designee. 2. Such fixtures shall not be placed in side setbacks. 3. Lights in excess of one hundred (100) watts shall not result in direct illumination of adjacent properties. 4. A lighting plan shall be submitted for all approved entitlement projects governed by Chapter 17.44. The lighting plan shall achieve the following objectives: avoid interfer- ences with reasonable use of adjoining properties; minimize on -site and off -site glare; provide adequate on -site lighting; limit electroliers height to avoid excessive illumination; and provide structures which are compatible with the total design of the proposed facility. 5. Fixtures must provide sharp cut -off qualifies which minimize light spillage at property lines. 6. Energy - efficient lighting fixtures shall be provided which are compatible with adjacent properties. 7. No direct light source (bulb) shall be visible from the road. 8. The architectural design of the pole(s) and lamp(s) shall complement the design of the building. 9. Eliminate upward light spillage. (Ord. 189 § 3 (8106 -8), 1994) Chapter 17.28 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES Sections: 17.28.010 Purpose. 17.28.020 Standards relating to dwellings. 17.28.030 Standards relating to animals. 17.28.040 Auto, boat and trailer sales lots. 17.28.050 Mobilehome parks. 17.28.060 Oil and gas exploration and production. 17.28.070 Produce stands. 17.28.080 Recreational vehicle parks. 17.28.090 Restaurants, bars and taverns. 17.28.100 Mining and reclamation. 17.28.110 Veterinary clinics. 17.28.120 Motion picture and TV production, temporary. 17.28.130 Outdoor sales and services, temporary. 17.28.140 Christmas tree sales. 17.28.150 Temporary buildings during construction. 17.28.160 Storage of building materials, temporary. 17.28.170 Campgrounds. 17.28.180 Camps. 17.28.190 Retreats. 17.28.200 Golf courses. 17.28.210 Buildings for the growing of crops. 17.28.220 Temporary pet vaccination clinics. 17.28.230 Day care facilities. 17.28.240 Nonmotorized wheeled conveyance facilities and uses. 17.28.250 Caretaker recreational vehicle, accessory. 17.28.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to set forth standards and regulations which apply to proposed uses as listed. (Ord. 189 § 3 (8107 -0), 1994) 17.28.020 Standards relating to dwellings. A. Antennas, Ground - Mounted. No antenna or mast shall exceed seventy-five (75) feet in height. The crank -up variety of ham radio antennas should be used. All units are encouraged to be color - coordinated to harmonize with predominant structural background material, so as to reduce visual impacts. Where feasible, support structures shall 326 00QQ71 ATTACHMENT 6 CITY OF MOORPARK INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Nelson Miller, Director of Community Development] '(�—' DATE: September 27, 1996 SUBJECT: Spectra F/X Staff received an application for a Temporary Use Permit from Spectra F/X at 200 Science Drive, to locate on a temporary basis (until February 1997) for testing purposes a low speed gliding coaster which runs on a metal track. The circular track is 550' in length, and will be 40 -50' in height. This track is proposed to be located in the southeast corner of the site, adjacent to the landscaped slope leading up to New Los Angeles Avenue. No existing landscaping will be removed. There are 374 parking spaces on the site, of which the track and surrounding space will occupy 205 spaces. 169 spaces will still be available for use, which is adequate for the 123 employees. The track will be enclosed by a fence for security purposes. Please provide your comments to Craig Malin by October 4, 1996. Staff is considering approval of this request by the Director of Community Development unless significant concerns or comments are indicated. Attachments: 1)site plan 2)track diagram 3)elevation 4)information letter 5)zoning map CC: Steve Kueny, City Manager Ken Gilbert, Public Works Director Marty Rouse, Moorpark Police Dept. Dirk Lovett, Assistant City Engineer Jim Mc Donald, Building Inspector Shonna Perry, Ventura County Fire Prevention Megan Burleson, Spectra F/X ATTACHMENT 7 Sped ra 6 January 1997 Mr. Nelson Miller AICP Director Of Community Development City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Re: Extension of Temporary Use Permit - Zoning Clearance #: 96 -0262 Case Reference Number: DP 296 Dear Mr. Miller, As you are probably aware, we are almost at the end of the first 90 day period of our temporary use permit from the City of Moorpark We have proceeded with fabrication of our test track and we are pleased with how everything is shaping up. There have, however, been some unforeseeable delays in fabrication which necessitate our request that we be granted the a 90 day extension on our permit. This will enable us to continue with our installation and testing. Please feel free to contact me or Megan Burleson should you require any further information from us. Thank you for your continued support on this exciting project. Best Regards, Spectra.F/X, Inc. Mohamud Rahim Sr. Project Manager cc: Megan Burleson Craig Malin RECEIVED City of Moorpark Community Qevelopmt Department O(Q73 200 Science Drive, Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 523 -1551 FAX (805) 523 -1661 5 lava 1 J. FRWY -R ,y t RH / RH VH - 1F2 logo■ is me • / loll■ - -. loss■ NINON I go lull � y��1�1�1 a i� 1+ • 1 -1 �1 P PaWBIT C 1000 w