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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttmt 10 4/6/04 CC Minutes Adopted (4.3 600-30) RESOLUTION NO. 53 - 04 AMENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH RUGGERI-JENSEN-AZAR & ASSOCIATES FOR CML ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEY SERVICES Adopted (4.4 600-35) RESOLUTION NO. 54 - 04 AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 04-03, 2003-2004 ANNUAL SIDEWALK SAFETY REPAIR PROGRAM AND CURB RAMP INSTALLATION TO AJW CONSTRUCTION and approved a Budget Change in the amount of $3,268 from unallocated Recycled Project Preference Funds; Accepted (4.5 600-35) improvements to Contract No. 03-14, 2003-2004 Annual Slurry Seal Program, and authorized final payment after 35 days if there are no subcontractor claims; Granted (4.6 120-10) use of City Seal on Child Care Links Certificates of Recognition; Received (4.7 330-50) financial reports for the month of February 2004; and Approved (4.8 300-40) the Warrant Register in the amount of $1,575,966.02. .. PUBLIC HEARING IKEA RETAIL COMPLEX PD - PLANNED DEVELOPMENf REZONING AND RELATED STAGE 1 AND 2 DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND DEVELOPMENf AGREEMENT. PA 02-034 7:58 p.m. 6.1 (600-60/450-30) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Senior Planner Andy Byde presented the Staff Report, and advised that this was the second reading of two proposed Ordinances, which would give final approval to a Planned Development rezoning and Development Agreement for the proposed 3 I 7,000 square foot IKEA home furnishings store and a 137,000 "lifestyle" retail center, adjacent CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING April 6, 2004 PAGE 133 ATTACHMENT IC to the IKEA store. The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan required that the Applicant enter into a Development Agreement. David Kriorzere, Briarhill Subdivision resident, stated that Dublin was well positioned to support an IKEA store. An IKEA would complement Dublin's retail mix and would provide valuable tax revenues to support the community. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. Cm. Sbranti made a motion, which was seconded by Vm. Zika, to waive the reading and adopt the Ordinances. Cm. Oravetz spoke in length about his opposition to the project, citing an additional traffic burden and lowered quality of life to the citizens of Dublin, as well as the hope that "Digital Dublin" would come to fruition. He advised that a 75-foot sign, as opposed to a 99-foot sign, would be adequate for the project and asked the Council to reconsider the sign issue. Mayor Lockhart spoke in length about her support of the project, indicating that the cars were already driving by Dublin, but not stopping. IKEA would bring people and money to Dublin during off-commute times, as opposed to Office Campus which would clog the freeways during peak commute times. Cm. McCormick indicated a willingness to reconsider the sign. Vm. Zika stated that there was still adequate office space to accommodate the technology industry when it picked up again, and that half of the traffic generated by IKEA would happen on the weekend, not peak hours. The projected sales revenue would help with many community projects. The 99-foot sign, in principle, was too high but people needed to be able to see it to get off on Hacienda Drive, which had adequate turn lanes, and not exit off of Dougherty Road. Cm. Sbranti discussed the traffic issue and stated that the traffic volume would reduce with the addition of another IKEA in the region. There would still be 3 million square feet of office space only a 1f4 mile from the BART station, which would keep the BART advantage. Quality of life would be enhanced because community enhancements would able to be completed because of the extra sales revenue. Cm. Oravetz reiterated his concerns about reduced quality of life to Dubliners, who would be affected by weekend traffic. There was still hope for the Digital Dublin dream; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING April 6, 2004 PAGE 134 ~ , the economy was looking up. Capital Improvement Projects would happen regardless of the IKEA. The Council discussed the issue of traffic and quality of life in length. Mayor Lockhart stated that, as Dublin grew from its current population of approximately 35,000 to its anticipated 60,000 at build-out, everyone would have a little tougher time getting through town, as was normal for a growing community when it balanced revenue with homes. Vm. Zika called for the question. Mayor Lockhart advised that the sign height was still an issue, and asked if there was language that the Council could add this evening that would allow Staff to continue to work on the sign issue and, perhaps, devise alternatives. City Attorney Elizabeth Silver advised that the sign height was approved at the March 16, 2004 meeting, when the Council approved the Master Sign Program no appeal had been received. The two Ordinances before the Council tonight did not include the sign. The only possibility would be if the developer were to agree to make a slight change to the Development Agreement to include language to the effect that either the approved sign would not be built to the approved height of 99 feet, or that the Applicant would apply for a different sign under a different Master Sign Program. Vm. Zika asked if the Development Agreement would have to come back before the Council if it was changed at this point. Ms. Silver advised no. Mayor Lockhart stated that community members had expressed concerns this week regarding the height of the sign, and advised that the sign would not be installed at road grade. Doug Greenholz, IKEA Real Estate Manager, acknowledged the concerns expressed for a 99' sign, and advised that it was not really 99', as it sits in a hole. The IKEA sign had only an II-foot difference from the height of the sign at Hacienda Crossings. IKEA has worked with Staff and elected officials for two years and has developed a positive relationship. For the public record, IKEA would be willing to come back and work with Staff and officials to look at alternatives to the 99-foot sign, but preferred not to change the Development Agreement. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING April 6, 2004 PAGE 135 On motion of Cm. Sbranti, seconded by Vm. Zika and by majority vote (Cm. Oravetz opposed), the Council waived the reading and adopted ORDINANCE NO. 10 - 04 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE PROPERTY AND APPROVING A RELATED STAGE 1 AND 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE IKEA AND HACIENDA LIFESTYLE CENTER PROJECT and ORDINANCE NO. 11 - 04 APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PA 02-034, IKEA PRO]ECf H__+ PUBLIC HEARING DUBLIN RANCH AREA F NORTH, PLANNED DEVELOPMENf REZONE/ STAGE 1 FOR THE AMENDMENT AREA, REZONE/STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN tOR THE DEVELOPMENT AREA, PA 01-037 8:30 p.m. 6.2 (450-30) Mayor Lockhart opened the public hearing. Planning Consultant Mike Porto presented the Staff Report and advised that this was the second reading of an Ordinance in which the Applicant proposed a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan commensurate with the proposed land use changes to establish development standards and landscape standards for the development area. Dublin Ranch Area F is located within the boundaries of the Dublin Ranch property owned by the Lin Family. Dublin Ranch is located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area. The project site is comprised of portions of Planning Areas B, F & E, and is situated between Tassajara Road and Fallon Road approximately 2,500 feet north ofI-580. No testimony was entered by the Public relative to this issue. Mayor Lockhart closed the public hearing. On motion of Cm. McCormick, seconded by Cm. Sbranti and by unanimous vote, the Council waived the reading and adopted CITY COUNCIL MINUTES VOLUME 23 REGULAR MEETING April 6, 2004 PAGE 136