HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6.1 St Raymond Church Foodbank Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review Permit PLPA-2023-00015STAFF REPORT
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Agenda Item 6.1
DATE:October 24, 2023
TO:Planning Commission
SUBJECT:St. Raymond Church Foodbank Conditional Use Permit and Site Development
Review Permit (PLPA-2023-00015)
Prepared by: Allison Schuster, Assistant Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant, St. Raymond Church, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a foodbank
on-site, which distributes donated food on up to two non-consecutive Saturdays per month to local
individuals and families in need. The request also includes approval of a Site Development Review
Permit for the construction of a 1,200-square-foot accessory structure that would store donated
dry-goods and provide preparation space for distribution of goods. The foodbank would be
operated by St. Raymond’s staff and volunteers. The Planning Commission will also consider a
categorial exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing, deliberate and adopt the Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit
and Site Development Review Permit for a foodbank at St. RaymondChurch.
DESCRIPTION:
Background
St. Raymond Church was established at its current nine-acre location, 11555 Shannon Avenue, in
1966. The site is currently developed with five buildings: a church, a rectory, a parish hall (Moran
Hall), one elementary school building for grades K-8, and one preschool building. In addition, the
site includes two outdoor playground areas for elementary and preschool students, and a large
grass field. The primary parking lot is located east of the existing church and Moran Hall. A smaller
parking lot is located on thewestern peripheryof the siteandis used for staff parking during school
hours or overflow parking during church masses and community events. A summary of the permit
history of St. Raymond Church is provided in the table below.
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Table 1 – St Raymond Church Permit History
Planning
Permit
Number
Permit
Type
Scope of Work Approval
Date
C-1555 CUP Established church and rectory 08/04/1965
C-3126 CUP Expansion of the church with construction of
new chapel, addition to rectory, remodel parish
hall, and addition of parking
08/11/1976
PA 85-089 CUP/SDR Established St. Raymond’s Parish School serving
grades K-8 in portable classrooms
02/18/1986
PA 86-061 CUP Approved use existing of the existing parish hall
for a kindergarten class and other school
functions
07/07/1986
PA 87-088 CUP Continued use of parish hall and portable
building for elementary school uses
07/06/1987
PA 93-022 CUP/SDR Construction of a new parish center and
classroom building, and expansion of
community facility use
06/07/1993
PA-98-
021
SDR Addition to parish hall to consolidate parish,
school, and church offices and meeting rooms
into one location and remove portable buildings
on site
04/10/1998
PLPA-
2015-
00043
Amend
CUP and
new SDR
Construction of a new classroom building for
kindergarten and preschool
12/08/2015
The project site has a General Plan land use designation of Public/Semi-Public and is located within
the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district.Thesurrounding land uses includesingle-family
residential neighborhoods to the east, west and south, and north of the site is Shannon Park and
Shannon Community Center as shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1. Project LocationandSurrounding Land Uses
Proposed Project
St. Raymond Church has been distributing food to residents for approximately 35 years, utilizing an
existing kitchen and storage pantry in Moran Hall. What began years ago as a small-scale informal
operation has blossomed into a monthly distribution of goods to over 270 people. Following the
COVID-19 pandemic, foodbank staff observed a sustained increase in the demand for assistance and
determined that additional space was needed to store and package fooditemsto meet local demand.
Refer to Attachment 2 for a written description of the proposed project. As a result, the Church is
requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to formally establish the use, and a Site
Development Review Permit (SDR) to construct a 1,200-square-foot accessory building to
accommodate the physical operations of the foodbank. The proposed accessory building would
occupy a portion of an existing parking lot, directly east of Moran Hall, as provided in the proposed
site plan (Attachment 3, Sheet A0.0).
Project
Location
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Analysis
Conditional Use Permit
A CUP enables the City to place conditions of approval on a project to ensure that the operating
characteristics are compatible with surrounding uses. The proposed project has been reviewed for
issues related to operating characteristics and parking. Conditionsof approval have been placedon
the project, where appropriate, to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses.
As an extension of the Church’s activities, the foodbank falls within the definition of Community
Facility Use Type, which is permitted with a CUP. The Church currently plans to distribute food on
one Saturday per month. However, the conditions of approval would allow the foodbank to
distribute goods on up to two non-consecutive Saturdays per month, from 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
A maximum of 15 volunteers would also be on-site on the Thursday and Friday prior to a
distribution day,from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. to receive donations and package foodboxes.The peak
operating hours for the proposed foodbank have limited overlap with other activities at the Church
and do not pose a conflict with the peak operating hours of other Church functions.
Access to the project site is provided bytwo existing driveways on Shannon Avenue. Both driveways
are fully improved and provide vehicular access to the site. The applicant is not proposing any
changes to the existing site circulation. On distribution Saturdays, foodbank volunteers will direct
incoming vehicles to temporary loading areas. Drivers will remain in their vehicles while volunteers
load food boxes into the vehicles. Volunteers will then direct vehicles to exit promptly using the
drive aisle as shown on the circulation plan (Attachment 3, Sheet 1.0).
The site has a total of 244 parking spaces, and it has a mix of uses that vary in times of operation.
The parking lot is underutilized and there is limited overlap of uses on-site during the proposed
operating hours for the foodbank. The seven parking spaces that would be displaced by theaddition
of the accessory structure would be relocated to the eastern boundary of the parcel. Therefore, no
parking spaces would be lost. Should parking or circulation become an issue in the future, a
condition of approval is included that would allow the use to be revisited to mitigate any parking
concerns (Condition #17).
Site Development Review
The 1,200-square-foot accessory building is rectangular in shape, with a cement plaster exterior
painted to match the colors of the existing building. The structure also includes several windows
located along the eastern façade facing the parking lot. Itwould be accessible by two doorways and
one roll-up door (Attachment 3, Sheet 3.01). No changes to the existing landscaping are proposed.
The proposed structure would be approximately 225 feet from the nearest public pedestrian path
along San Ramon Road and would not be visible from the public right-of-way.
CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE:
The proposed use and the related accessory building are consistent with the General Plan land use
designation of Public/Semi-PublicDistrict. The land use designation allowsfor religious institutions
that provide community services that benefit the community. The project is alsoconsistent with the
R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district, which conditionally permits community facilities,
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such as a foodbank, pursuant to Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) Section 8.12.050 (Permitted and
Conditionally Permitted Land Uses).
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State CEQA Guidelines and City
of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and when applicable, environmental documents be prepared. Staff
recommends that the Planning Commission find the project categorically exempt from the
requirements of CEQA in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). The
project includes a CUP to allow a foodbank within a minor accessory structure, which would be
ancillary to the existing church.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
In accordance with State law, a public notice was mailed to all property owners and occupants
within 300 feet of the proposed project to advertise the project and the upcoming public hearing. A
public notice also was published in the East Bay Times and posted at several locations throughout
the City. A copy of this Staff Report has been provided to the applicant.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review Permit for a
Foodbank at St. Raymond Church
2) Exhibit A to Attachment 1 – Written Description
3) Exhibit B to Attachment 1 – St. Raymond Foodbank Project Plans
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Reso. No. 23-XX, Item 6.1, Adopted XX/XX/2023 Page 1 of 14
RESOLUTION NO. 23-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A FOODBANK AT ST. RAYMOND CHURCH
(APN 941-0102-001-20)
PLPA-2023-00015
WHEREAS,the Applicant, St. Raymond Church, proposes to operate a foodbank
to distribute food to community members in need on up to two non-consecutive
Saturdays per month and to construct a 1,200-square-foot accessory structure for
storage and preparation of donated goods. The proposed foodbank structure would be
located in an existing parking lot adjacent to the parish hall. Requested approvals
include a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review Permit. These planning
and implementing actions are collectively known as the “St. Raymond Church
Foodbank” or the “Project;” and
WHEREAS,the Project is located at St. Raymond Church, 11555 Shannon
Avenue, west of San Ramon Road (APN 941-0102-001-20); and
WHEREAS, the Project site has a General Plan land use designation of
Public/Semi-Public Facility and is located in the R-1 zoning district, and contains existing
conditionally permitted Community Facilities, such as a place of worship, a preschool,
and an elementary school; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the
State Guidelines and City of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that
certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and that environmental
documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), as the Project
proposes a foodbank use within a minor accessory structure, which would be ancillary
to the existing church; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated October 24, 2023, and incorporated herein by
reference, described and analyzed the Project, including the CEQA exemption; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on
the Project on October 24, 2023, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity
to be heard; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission did hear and use independent judgment
and considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning
Commission does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding the
Conditional Use Permit:
A.The proposed use and related structures are compatible with other land uses,
transportation and service facilities in the vicinity in that:1) the Project is located
on a parcel that is developed with existing Community Facility uses, such as a
church, preschool, and elementary school; 2) the foodbank provides a service to
the greater Tri-Valley community and is limited to a maximum of two Saturdays per
month for food distribution and four weekdays per month for deliveries and
preparations, which do not conflict with other uses on the site; 3) the accessory
foodbank structure exterior design (colors and materials) are consistent with the
existing buildings on site; 4) the accessory foodbank structure is not visible from
any public right-of-way; 5) the Project site is accessible from two existing driveways
on Shannon Avenue; and 6) Conditions of Approval have been applied to the
Project to ensure on-going compatibility with the Project’s surroundings.
B.It will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the
vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare in that:1) the
Project will conform to all applicable regulations contained in the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance; and 2) Conditions of Approval have been applied to the Project to
ensure on-going compatibility with the Project’s surroundings.
C.It will not be injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood in that: 1)
the Project will be located over 250 feet away from the nearest neighboring
residential properties, on a portion of the existing paved parking lot immediately
adjacent to the parish hall; and 2) the hours of operation of the foodbank are limited
to two Thursdays and Fridays from 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. per month, and two non-
consecutive Saturdays per month from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
D.There are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public
utilities and services to ensure that the proposed use and related structures would
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare in that:1) access to the
site is provided from two existing driveways on Shannon Avenue; 2) the Project
frontage is fully improved with existing sidewalks along Shannon Avenue that
provide pedestrian access to the Project; 3) the Project will be served by existing
public utilities and services; and 4) there continues to be existing Emergency
Vehicle Access (EVA) provided around the perimeter of the property.
E.The subject site is physically suitable for the type, density and intensity of the use
and related structures being proposed in that:1) the Project is located on a nine-
acre parcel that is developed with an existing church, preschool, and elementary
school, and the foodbank structure is accessory to the church; and 2) the Project
is occupying 1,200 square feet of an existing parking lot, which conforms to the
development standards of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
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F.It will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses, development regulations, or
performance standards established for the zoning district in which it is located in
that:1) the foodbank is considered a Community Facility use ancillary to an
existing church and allowed with a Conditional Use Permit approved by the
Planning Commission; 2) the seven parking displaced by the accessory structure
will be relocated to the east edge of the parking lot, resulting in no loss of parking;
and 3) the height of the foodbank structure is within the height limit of 15 feet for
accessory structures in the R-1 zoning district.
G.It is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and with any applicable Specific Plans
in that: 1) the Project site has a General Plan land use designation of Public/Semi-
Public Facility and is not subject to any Specific Plans; and 2) the Project is
consistent with the General Plan land use designation in so much that the use is
ancillary to an existing community facility and serves to provide a community
service and benefit to support individuals and families in need.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding the Site Development
Review Permit:
A.The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 8.104, with the General
Plan, and with any applicable Specific Plans and design guidelines in that: 1) the
Project consists of a new rectangular accessory storage building designed with
paint colors and materials consistent and compatible with the adjacent community
church building (Moran Hall); and 2) the Project complies with the development
regulations for accessory structures in the R-1 zoning district and the General Plan
land use designation in so much that the structure is ancillary to an existing
community facility.
B.The proposal is consistent with the provisions of Title 8, Zoning Ordinance in that:
1) a Community Facility is subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
and Site Development Review (SDR) Permit by the Planning Commission; 2)
parking spaces covered by the structure will be relocated resulting in no loss of
parking spaces; and 3) the height and setbacks of the structure are in conformance
with the accessory structure development standards within the R-1 zoning district.
C.The design of the project is appropriate to the City, the vicinity, surrounding
properties and the lot in which the project is proposed in that: 1) the Project is
located on a nine-acre parcel that is developed with an existing church, preschool,
and elementary school which will provide a community service and benefit; 2) the
structure is not visible from any public right-of-way; 3) the project is over 250 feet
from the nearest neighboring residential property; 4) the Project site is accessible
from two existing driveways on Shannon Avenue; and 5) Conditions of Approval
have been applied to the Project to ensure on-going compatibility with the Project’s
surroundings.
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D.The subject site is suitable for the type and intensity of the approved development
in that: 1) the Project is located on a parcel that is developed with existing
community facilities and the structure is accessory to the church; and 2) the Project
results in no loss of parking spaces.
E.Impacts to existing slopes and topographic features are addressed in that: 1) the
Project will not impact slopes or topographic features as the Project will be
constructed on a fully paved site that is relatively flat and requires no grading.
F.Architectural considerations, including character, scale and quality of the design,
site layout, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, screening
of unsightly uses, lighting, building materials and colors and similar elements result
in a project that is harmonious with its surroundings and compatible with other
development in the vicinity in that: 1) the Project is well designed with colors and
materials that will match the existing buildings; 2) the Project is screened from
public views; and 3) the scale of the building is appropriate for an accessory
storage structure on a large nine-acre community facility site.
G.Landscape considerations, including location, type, size, color, texture and
coverage of plant materials, and similar elements have been incorporated into the
project to ensure visual relief, adequate screening and an attractive environment
for the public in that: 1) the Project would be part of an existing site, which has
been previously been developed with particular attention to location, design,
landscaping, and screening; 2) the Project is screened from public views; 3) the
existing landscaping will be protected during construction and any landscaping that
is damaged will be replaced; and 4) landscaping is not required for the construction
of an accessory structure.
H.The site has been adequately designed to ensure proper circulation for bicyclists,
pedestrians and automobiles in that:1) no changes to circulation are proposed;
and 2) the Project site is accessible via automobile by two driveways on Shannon
Avenue while pedestrian and bicycle access is provided via sidewalks along
Shannon Avenue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve the Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review Permit for the St.
Raymond Church Foodbank subject to the conditions included below, and other plans,
and text relating to this Project.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the
issuance of building permits and shall be subject to Planning Division review and
approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for
monitoring compliance of the Conditions of Approval: [PL] Planning; [B] Building; [PO]
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Police; [PW] Public Works; [ADM] Administration/City Attorney; [FIN] Finance; [PCS]
Parks and Community Services; [F] Dublin Fire Prevention; [DSR] Dublin San Ramon
Services District; [LDD] Livermore Dublin Disposal; [CO] Alameda County Department
of Environmental Health; [Zone 7] Alameda County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District, Zone 7; [LAVTA] Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority; and
[CHS] California Department of Health Services.
CONDITION TEXT RESPON.
AGENCY
WHEN
REQUIRED
Prior to:
PLANNING –GENERAL
1.Approval. This Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Site
Development Review Permit (SDR) approval is for the
operation of a food bank and the addition of a 1,200-
square-foot modular building in the parking lot adjacent
to Moran Hall to serve as a foodbank (PLPA-2023-
00015). This approval shall be as generally depicted in
the written description, attached as Exhibit A, and
indicated on the Project Plans prepared by HKIT
Architects, dated received September 21, 2023,
attached as Exhibit B and other plans, text, and
diagrams relating to this project, and as specified as the
following Conditions of Approval for this project.
PL On-going
2.Effective Date. This CUP/SDR approval becomes
effective 10 days after action by the Planning
Commission, unless otherwise appealed by the City
Council.
PL On-going
3.Permit Expiration. Construction or use shall commence
within one (1) year of Permit approval or the CUP/SDR
shall lapse and become null and void. If there is a dispute
as to whether the CUP or SDR has expired, the City may
hold a noticed public hearing to determine the matter.
Such a determination may be processed concurrently
with revocation proceedings in appropriate
circumstances. If the CUP of SDR expires, a new
application must be made and processed according to
the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
PL One Year After
Effective Date
4.Time Extension. The Director of Community
Development may, upon the Applicant’s written request
for an extension of approval prior to expiration, and upon
the determination that any Conditions of Approval remain
adequate to assure that applicable findings of approval
will continue to be met, grant a time extension of
approval for a period not to exceed 12 months. The
Director of Community Development may grant a
maximum of two extensions of approval, and additional
extensions may be granted by the original decision
maker.
PL Prior to
Expiration
Date
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5.Compliance. The Applicant/Property Owner shall
operate this use in compliance with the Conditions of
Approval of this CUP/SDR, the approved plans, and the
regulations established in the Zoning Ordinance.
PL On-going
6.Modifications. Modifications or changes to this CUP or
SDR approval may be considered by the Community
Development Director if the modifications or changes
proposed comply with Dublin Municipal Code (DMC)
Section 8.100.080.
PL On-going
7.Revocation of Permit. The CUP and SDR approval
shall be revocable for cause in accordance with DMC
Section 8.96.020.I. Any violation of the terms or
conditions of this permit shall be subject to citation.
PL On-going
8.Required Permits. The Applicant/ Property Owner shall
obtain all permits required by other agencies including,
but not limited to the Alameda County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District Zone 7, California
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Army Corps of
Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board,
Caltrans, and Alameda County Health Department and
provide copies of the permits to the Public Works
Department.
PW Building Permit
Issuance and
Grading Permit
Issuance
9.Fees. The Applicant/ Property Owner shall pay all
applicable fees in effect at the time of building permit
issuance, including, but not limited to, Planning fees,
Building fees, Traffic Impact Fees, TVTC fees, Dublin
San Ramon Services District fees, Public Facilities fees,
Dublin Unified School District School Impact fees, Fire
Facilities Impact fees, Alameda County Flood and Water
Conservation District (Zone 7) Drainage and Water
Connection fees; or any other fee that may be adopted
and applicable.
Various Building Permit
Issuance
10.Indemnification. Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and
hold harmless the City of Dublin and its agents, officers,
and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Dublin or its agents, officers, or
employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul an
approval of the City of Dublin or its advisory agency,
appeal board, Planning Commission, City Council,
Community Development Director, Zoning Administrator,
or any other department, committee, or agency of the
City ; provided, however, that the Applicant's duty to so
defend, indemnify, and hold harmless shall be subject to
the City's promptly notifying the Applicant of any said
claim, action, or proceeding and the City's full
cooperation in the defense of such actions or
proceedings.
ADM On-going
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11.Clarification of Conditions.In the event that there
needs to be clarification to the Conditions of Approval,
the Director of Community Development and the City
Engineer have the authority to clarify the intent of these
Conditions of Approval to the Applicant/Developer
without going to a public hearing. The Director of
Community Development and the City Engineer also
have the authority to make minor modifications to these
conditions without going to a public hearing in order for
the Applicant/Property Owner to fulfill needed
improvements or mitigations resulting from impacts to
this project.
PL, PW On-going
12.Clean-Up. The Applicant/Property Owner shall maintain
the area in a clean and orderly manner at all times and
shall be responsible for monitoring the area to maintain
a safe, clean, and litter-free site.
PL On-going
13.Controlling Activities. Applicant/Property Owner shall
control all activities on the project site so as not to create
a nuisance to the existing or surrounding businesses and
residences.
PL On-going
PLANNING –PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
14.Hours of Operation.The approved hours of operation
to prepare goods shall be 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.,
Thursday and Fridaythe week of distribution. Distribution
of goods may occur up to two Saturdays per month, from
7:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. within the designated area
indicated on the Project Plans. Operations shall not
coincide or conflict with church or school activities.
Adjustments to the hours of operation may be approved
by the Director of Community Development provided that
operations do not conflict with other activities occurring
on-site.
PL On-going
15.Deliveries and Distribution. Delivery of goods to the
foodbank shall be limited to the hours of operation.
Foodbank staff shall be present to receive deliveries and
distribute goods.
PL On-going
16.Storage. All foodbank goods shall be stored securely
inside the foodbank building or Moran Hall. No goods
shall be stored or left unattended outdoors.
PL On-going
17.Circulation and Parking. Loading and unloading of food
goods shall take place on-site and shall not block traffic
circulation or parking of school or church vehicles.
Foodbank staff and recipients shall park in the areas
designated for pick-up and/or volunteers as identified in
the Project Plans to minimize conflicts with church and
school operations on site.
PL On-going
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If operation of this use results in conflicts pertaining to
circulation or parking, at the discretion of the Community
Development Director, this CUP may be referred to the
Planning Commission for subsequent review at a public
hearing. If necessary, the Planning Commission may
modify or add Conditions of Approval to mitigate such
impacts.
18.Outdoor Events. Events which are outside normal
foodbank activities shall be subject to the Temporary Use
Permit requirements contained in the City of Dublin
Municipal Code, specifically Section 8.108.020.
PL On-going
19.Noise. Outdoor activities shall be controlled so as not to
create unusual or unnecessary noise that may disturb or
annoy any reasonable person of normal sensitivity living
or working in the vicinity.
PL On-going
20.Temporary Signs.Temporary Signs, including but not
limited to, banner signs and balloons, are subject to
compliance with Chapter 8.84 of the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance and require a Zoning Clearance from the
Planning Division prior to installation.
PL On-going
21.Permanent Signage. All permanent signage shall
conform to Chapter 8.84 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
at all times.
PL On-going
22.Alameda County Health Approval. Applicant/Property
Owner shall obtain all required permits and licenses from
Alameda County Health Department prior to
commencement of the use, and shall maintain said
permits and/or licenses at all times while the use is
operating.
PL On-going
FIRE PREVENTION
23.No fire service lines shall pass beneath buildings.F Approval of
Improvement
Plans
24.Fire Hydrants. All existing and proposed fire hydrants
shall comply with the requirements in CFC 507.5.
F Approval of
Improvement
Plans
25.Fire Access During Construction.
a.Fire Access. Access roads, turnaround, pullouts,
and fire operation areas are fire lanes and shall be
maintained clear and free of obstructions, including
the parking of vehicles.
b.Entrances.Entrances to job sites shall not be
blocked, including after hours, other than by
approved gates/barriers that provide for emergency
access.
F During
Construction
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c.Site Utilities.Site utilities that would require the
access road to be dug up or made impassible shall
be installed prior to construction commencing.
d. Entrance flare, angle of departure, width, turning
radii, grades, turnaround, vertical clearances, road
surface, bridges/crossings, gates/key-switch, within a
150-foot distance to Fire Lane shall be maintained.
Personnel Access. Route width, slope, surface and
obstructions must be considered for the approved route
to furthermost portion of the exterior wall.
26.Fire Extinguishers. Extinguishers shall be visible and
unobstructed. Signage shall be provided to indicate fire
extinguisher locations. The number and location of
extinguishers shall be shown on the plans. Additional fire
extinguishers maybe required by the fire inspector.
Fire extinguisher shall meet a minimum classification of
2A 10BC. Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less shall
be mounted no higher than 5 feet above the floor
measured to the top of the extinguisher. Extinguishers
shall be inspected monthly and serviced by a licensed
concern annually.
F Occupancy
27.Building Key Box. Building Access. A Fire Department
Key Box shall be installed at the main entrance to the
Building. Note these locations on the plans. The key box
should be installed approximately 5 1/2 feet above grade.
The box shall be sized to hold the master key to the
facility.
The key box door and necessary keys are to be provided
to the fire inspector upon the final inspection. The
inspector will then lock the keys into the box.
F Occupancy
28.Means of Egress. Exit signs shall be visible and
illuminated with emergency lighting when building is
occupied.
F Occupancy
29.Interior Finish. Wall and ceiling interior finish material
shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of the California
Fire Code. Interior finishes will be field verified upon final
inspection. If the product is not field marked and the
marking visible for inspection, maintain the products cut-
sheets and packaging that show proof of the products
flammability and flame-spread ratings. Decorative
materials shall be fire retardant.
F Occupancy
30.General Inspection. Upon inspection of the work for
which this submittal was provided, a general inspection
of the business and site will be conducted.
F Occupancy
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31.Addressing. Addressing shall be illuminated or in an
illuminated area. The address characters shall be
contrasting to their background. If address is placed on
glass, the numbers shall be on the exterior of the glass
and a contrasting background placed behind the
numbers.
Building Address. The building shall be provided with all
addresses or the assigned address range so as to be
clearly visible from either direction of travel on the street
the address references. The address characters shall not
be less than 5 inches in height by 1-inch stroke. Larger
sizes may be necessary depending on the setbacks and
visibility.
F Occupancy of
any building
32.Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition
a. Clearance to combustibles from temporary heating
devices shall be maintained. Devices shall be fixed in
place and protected from damage, dislodgement or
overturning in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
b. Smoking shall be prohibited except in approved
areas. Signs shall be posted “NO SMOKING” in a
conspicuous location in each structure or location in
which smoking is prohibited.
c. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall
be removed from buildings at the end of each shift of
work.
d. Flammable and combustible liquid storage areas
shall be maintained clear of combustible vegetation
and waste materials.
F Ongoing
during
construction
and demolition
PUBLIC WORKS –GENERAL CONDITIONS
33.Standard General Notes. Standard General Notes and
project specific notes shall be shown on the construction
drawing set in accordance with current Public Works
standards.
PW Approval of
Improvement
Plans
34.Compliance. Applicant/Developer shall comply with the
Subdivision Map Act, the City of Dublin Subdivision and
Zoning Ordinances, City of Dublin Title 7 Public Works
Ordinance, which includes the Grading Ordinance, the
City of Dublin Public Works Standards and Policies, the
most current requirements of the State Code Title 24 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act with regard to
accessibility, and all building and fire codes and
ordinances in effect at the time of building permit. All
public improvements constructed by
Applicant/Developer and to be dedicated to the City are
hereby identified as “public works” under Labor Code
section 1771. Accordingly, Applicant/Developer, in
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constructing such improvements, shall comply with the
Prevailing Wage Law (Labor Code. Sects. 1720 and
following).
PUBLIC WORKS-SUBMITTALS
37.Improvement Plan Submittal Requirements.All
submittals of plans shall comply with the requirements of
the “City of Dublin Public Works Department
Improvement Plan Submittal Requirements”, the “City of
Dublin Improvement Plan Review Check List,” and
current Public Works and industry standards. A
complete submittal of improvement plans shall include all
civil improvements, on-site safety lighting, and all
associated documents as required. Applicant/Developer
shall not piecemeal the submittal by submitting various
components separately.
PW Grading Permit
Issuance
38.Improvement Plan Requirements from Other
Agencies. Applicant will be responsible for submittals
and reviews to obtain the approvals of all participating
non-City agencies, including but not limited to: the
Alameda County Fire Department and the Dublin San
Ramon Services District.
PW Grading Permit
Issuance
PUBLIC WORKS -CONSTRUCTION
39.Erosion Control Implementation. The Erosion and
Sediment Control Plan shall be implemented between
October 1st and April 30th unless otherwise allowed in
writing by the City Engineer. The Applicant/Developer
will be responsible for maintaining erosion and sediment
control measures for one year following the City’s
acceptance of the improvements.
a. An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan will be
required to be submitted with the Building Permit
plans. At a minimum, the Clean Bay Blueprint Plan
should be included with the plans.
https://www.dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13531
/Clean-Bay-Plan-Sheet-COD-2016?bidId=
PW Start of
Construction
and On-going
40.Traffic Control Plan. Closing of any existing pedestrian
pathway and/or sidewalk during construction shall be
implemented through a City approved Traffic Control
Plan and shall be done with the goal of minimizing the
impact on pedestrian circulation.
PW Start of
Construction
Implementatio
n, and On-
going as
needed
41.Construction Activities. Construction activities,
including the idling, maintenance, and warming up of
equipment, shall be limited to Monday through Friday,
and non-City holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m. except as otherwise approved by the City
Engineer. Extended hours or Saturday work will be
PW Start of
Construction
and On-going
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considered by the City Engineer on a case-by-case
basis. Note that the construction hours of operation
within the public right-of-way are more restrictive.
42.Temporary Fencing. Temporary construction fencing
shall be installed along the construction work perimeter
to separate the construction area from the public. All
construction activities shall be confined within the fenced
area. Construction materials and/or equipment shall not
be operated/stored outside of the fenced area or within
the public right-of-way unless approved in advance by
the City Engineer.
PW Start of
Construction
and On-going
43.Construction Noise Management Plan.
Applicant/Developer shall prepare a construction noise
management plan that identifies measures to minimize
construction noise on surrounding developed properties.
The plan shall include hours of construction operation,
use of mufflers on construction equipment, speed limit
for construction traffic, haul routes and identify a noise
monitor. Specific noise management measures shall be
provided prior to project construction.
PW Start of
Construction
Implementatio
n, and On-
going as
needed
44.Construction Traffic and Parking. All construction-
related parking shall be off-street in an area provided by
the Applicant/Developer. Construction traffic and
parking shall be provided in a manner approved by the
City Engineer.
PW Start of
Construction
and On-going
45.Dust Control/Street Sweeping. Applicant/Developer
shall provide adequate dust control measures at all times
during the grading and hauling operations. All trucks
hauling export and import materials shall be provided
with tarp cover at all times. Spillage of haul materials and
mud-tracking on the haul routes shall be prevented at all
times. The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for
sweeping of streets within, surrounding and adjacent to
the project if it is determined that the tracking or
accumulation of material on the streets is due to its
construction activities.
PW Start of
Construction
Implementatio
n, and On-
going as
needed
46.Damage/Repairs. Applicant shall be responsible for
remediation of the adjacent public streets, damaged by
any construction activity (including utility trench cuts), as
determined by the City Engineer. Remediation may
include pavement treatment such as a slurry seal or a
grind and overlay.
PW Prior to
Occupancy
PUBLIC WORKS –SPECIAL CONDITIONS
47.Public Works Standard Notes. Applicant shall add the
following Public Works Standard Notes to the
construction plans when they are submitted for building
permit:
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a. Existing public improvements that are damaged by
the project construction shall be repaired or replaced.
b. Erosion and sediment control facilities shall be
installed prior to October 1 and shall be maintained
daily until April 30. These facilities shall control and
contain erosion-caused silt deposits and provide for
the safe discharge of silt-free storm waters into
existing storm drain facilities. Erosion and sediment
control supplies must be kept on-site during the dry
season and employed, as necessary prior to and
during rain events.
c. The contractor shall submit a completed Urban
Runoff Requirement Acknowledgement form to the
Public Works Department prior to any construction
activity. The form can be downloaded from the
following webpage:
http://dublin.ca.gov/1656/Development-Permits---
Stormwater-Require
d. An encroachment permit will be required for any
construction activity within a public street right of
way, which includes any temporary storage of
materials.
48.Stormwater Treatment -Trash Capture Devices.
The project must include appropriate full trash capture
devices for both private and public improvements.
Specific details on the trash capture devices selected
are required on the construction plan set demonstrating
how MRP Provision C.10 (trash capture) requirements
are met. A list of approved full trash capture devices
may be found at the California Stormwater Quality
Association website at the following link:
https://www.casqa.org/resources/trash/certified-full-
capture-system-trash-treatment-control-devices.
Please note that lead time for trash capture device
delivery can be substantial. The applicant/contractor
shall plan accordingly.
Final location and model/type of trash capture device(s)
shall be as approved by Public Works Department during
plan review process.
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Occupancy
49.O&M Agreement. The requirements of Provision C.3.h
of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit,
Order No. R2-2022-0018, require the property owner to
enter into an Agreement with the City of Dublin to provide
verification and assurance that all treatment devices will
be properly operated and maintained and to guarantee
the owner’s perpetual maintenance obligation for all
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24
th day of October, 2023 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Assistant Community Development Director
storm drain inlet filters installed as part of the project.
The Agreement shall be recorded against the property
and shall run with the land.
DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT
50.Development Project Regulations. The regulations
that apply to development projects are codified in the
Dublin San Ramon Services District Code; the DSRSD
“Standard Procedures, Specifications and Drawings for
Design and Installation of Water and Wastewater
Facilities” as amended from time to time; all applicable
DSRSD Master Plans; and all DSRSD policies. Prior to
issuance of any building permit, complete improvement
plans shall be submitted to DSRSD that conform to the
pertinent documents.
DSRSD On-going
51.Fees. Planning and review fees, inspection fees, and
fees associated with a wastewater discharge permit shall
be paid to DSRSD in accordance with the rates and
schedules and at time of payment as established in the
DSRSD Code. Planning and review fees are due after
the 1st submittal of plans. Construction Permit and
Inspection Fees are due prior to the issuance of a
Construction Permit. Capacity Reserve Fees are due
before the water meter can be set or the connection to
the sewer system.
DSRSD On-going
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Attachment 2
ST. RAYMOND CATHOLIC CHURCH, DUBLIN, CA
11555 Shannon Ave. Dublin, CA 94568
Parish office: 925-828-2460
Fax: 925-828-8610
Maggie Ringle, Food Bank Director
maggie@srcdublin.org
(925) 574-7413
Food Bank Operation Description
OVERVIEW
For more than 35 years, St. Raymond’s Catholic Church in Dublin has been operating a food
bank to help alleviate hunger in our East Bay communities, including Contra Costa and Alameda
counties, distributing food to needy seniors, veterans, and families. Since 2016 we have served
more than 30,000 people. In 2020 and 2021 we distributed over 6,000 boxes. We expect to
distribute 4,500 food boxes just in 2022, a reflection of growing food insecurity that has
worsened since the pandemic began and the subsequent economic downturn is squeezing
families. The service is available to the general public but is used primarily by residents of
Dublin or other communities in the Tri-Valley.
HOW THE FOOD BANK OPERATES
Currently, food is distributed monthly on the 3rd Saturday of each month to more than 245
people including 25 homebound local senior and veteran clients each month. Food boxes contain
nutritional U.S.D.A. dry good food items that we receive monthly through our partnership with
the Alameda Food Bank, plus bags containing baked goods, produce, frozen protein such as
chicken, fish, hamburger, pork loin and much more.
Boxes of food for distribution are made up the week before the distribution by volunteers using
the stored products.
Storage and box preparation are currently located in the Parish hall. While this setup worked
during the pandemic, while other Parish activities were curtailed, the hall is seeing increased
demand as the pandemic winds down. In order to eliminate thus ongoing conflict, it is proposed
to move the Food Bank operations to a new building adjoining the hall.
HOURS OF OPERATION
We are open every 3rd Saturday of the month from 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Volunteers will also be on site from 7 am – 6 pm the Thursday and Friday before distribution.
Up to 15 volunteers are on site during these times.
FOOD BANK DIRECTOR & STAFF
Maggie Ringle is on the parish staff and has been our Food Bank Director for the past 30 years,
overseeing the entire operation, including fundraising, partnerships, volunteer staff, food
distribution, as well as charting the food bank’s growth to respond to growing food insecurity
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here. A core team consisting of 4 volunteers help direct the over 35 volunteers in creating the
food boxes and on distribution day.
CLIENT INTERACTION
We serve mostly the Tri Valley area including Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon. We occasionally
have clients out of the area but not on a regular basis. They are usually city residents.
Clients drive through the parking lot and into a parking spot designated for food box pick-up. At
that point a volunteer reaches out to the client for their name. The name is crossed referenced
with the client list and the information on how many boxes this client will received is
communicated to the volunteers distributing the boxes. Depending on the size of the family each
family will receive 1 box for a family of 1-2, 2 boxes for a family of 3-4, and 3 boxes for a
family over 5. A bag of produce, bakery goods and frozen protein are also given to each client.
FOOD DELIVERY
Every 3rd Friday of the month between 700AM & 1100AM the Alameda County Food Bank
sends 1 truck to deliver between 3-4 pallets of dry goods. 1-2 pallets of frozen protein, and 4
pallets of fresh produce to be used for filling the food boxes and creating the produce bags. The
pallets are immediately unloaded by a waiting crew of volunteers. Any wrapping or other
material used to ship the food is collected and disposed of in the adjoining trash enclosure. This
process is completed within 30 minutes.
The 3rd Friday before distribution, the food bank also receives baked goods, pastries, and bread
from our partnership with Lucky in San Ramon, and Safeway in Dublin. These products are
immediately bagged for distribution by volunteers and stored for one night.
Any spoilable products not distributed the following morning are removed from the site or
returned to the freezer or refrigerator.
ITEMS TO BE STOCKED
We offer 30 different nonperishable items stocked in our storage room in the hall. Items such as
cereal, mac & cheese, pasta, pasta sauce, stew, canned tuna, rice, soups, mashed potatoes, chili,
beans, pancake mix, peanut butter, shelf-stable milk, canned vegetables, canned fruit, top ramen,
dried fruit, walnuts, pistachios, boxed dessert mix, canned chicken, spam, jelly, boxed juice,
crackers, boxed muffin mix, cup-o-noodles, canned yams, etc.
FOOD STORAGE
The nonperishable food is currently housed in an 800 square foot room in the hall, as well as a
20’ storage container located outside the hall.Food is stored in crates stacked on pallets. The
frozen product is stored in a 3 door commercial freezer located in a separate room in the hall.
Cheese, yogurt, eggs and other perishable foods are stored in a 2 door commercial refrigerator
located in a separate room in the hall.
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BUILDING NEEDS
The St. Raymond Church Food Bank new 24’ X 50’ building is intended to relocate the existing
food bank operation in the hall. This will free up the hall for other Parish needs while providing
the storage and preparation space needed to maintain our current operations.
The new building will have 1,200 sf of space available for storage and preparation of food boxes.
The building will have lighting, electrical outlets and HVAC, but no cold storage or restrooms.
Access will be ADA-compliant.
The existing storage container will be removed once the new building is in place.
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