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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25-1983 Adopted CC Minutes REGULAR MEETING - JULY 25, 1983 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dublin was held on Monday, July 25, 1983 in the multipurpose room of Frederiksen Intermediate School. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Peter Snyder. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Burtont Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt and Mayor Snyder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the Council, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Cm. Hegarty, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Warrant Register in the amount of $52,944.83 was approved. SAN RAMON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN Cm. Burton disqualified himself from discussion of and voting on this issue due to a conflict of interest. On April 25, 1983, the City Council reviewed the San Ramon Road Traffic Study. The Study identified various issues including the access situation. The Study recommended that, instead of a frontage road, consideration should be given to consolidating existing driveways, construction of an accelera- tion/deceleration southbound lane, and extending Amador Valley Boulevard. The Staff and a Planning Consultant, Mr. Eddie Peabody, along with Mr. Anthony Hurt, Economist, prepared the Draft San Ramon Road Specific Plan. The key issues identified in the Specific Plan were land use and circulation. A detailed Staff analysis was presented for review by the City Council. The City Attorney explained the process related to private vs public road. It would be necessary to go through a public hearing procedure, and the City Council would need to adopt a resolution stating public use and convenience require the construction of a street, and the proposed location. The affected property owners are given written notice to appear and present whatever evidence they may have as to whether it is a necessity and whether it is in the best location. The Council could then adopt a resolution and proceed with eminent domain. CM-2-122 Regular Meeting July 25, 1983 The Specific Plan was divided into 5 areas: 1) (Dublin Boulevard/San Ramon Road ) Union Oil Scarteen Corporation The Springs 2) (Western Edge) Calmet/(Mr. Howell) 3) (San Ramon Road/Amador Valley Boulevard) Iceland Mr. Jeha Ms. Bardt Mr. Nichandros Commercial Properties Ltd./(Mr. VanWert) Valley Christian Center/(Dr. Tanneberg) Mr. Motet 4) (Martin Canyon Creek) Various 5) (Silvergate Drive/San Ramon Road) Barratt San Jose/(Mr. Meeks, Mr. Head) Cm. Hegarty indicated the main issues were land use and circulation and the question of whether a private road or a public road would be best. Mr. Fred Howell (Area 2) pointed out need for 1400 apartments to keep up with the demand. The Planning Commission had recently approved 21 units per acre and he urged the City Council to do the same. Mr. Richard Jeha (Area 3) indicated he had received an approval from the County for a shopping center, prior to the time that Dublin became a City, but was unable to finance, partly due to the economy and partly from problems with the roadway access. Mr. Jeha questioned the need for an extension of Amador Valley Boulevard. Mr. John Nichandros (Area 3) related problems with the roadway. Because it will reduce his parking, and reduce the driveway space, he felt certain concessions would be in order, i.e. 1) eliminate setback at rear of property in order to have enough building space, and 2) that they have proper access into driveway area. Mr. Morgan Howell, Architect, voiced concern over the fairness of Mr. Nichandros bearing the brunt of giving up so much property. Mr. Martin Locus, a Betlen Drive resident stated his concern was to discuss density in Area 2. The project was orginally to have been 12 condominiums per acre, and now they were coming in with 20 apartments per acre. He indicated Dublin had recently been getting some negative press related to its proposed expansion and felt the City should be more concerned with developing the existing land and further, that all the land in question should be zoned the same, whether it be commercial or residential. CM-2-123 Regular Meeting July 25, 1983 Mr. Howell pointed out a real need for more rental housing in Dublin. Dublin needs to have balanced housing. People who want and need rental housing typically don't attend public meetings, nevertheless, these people are out there. Mr. Howell addressed the request from members of the audience for properties to all be zoned commercial. It is a well established fact that commercial establishments generate much more traffic than do residential. Mr. Jim Gjerpe stated he represented a large group of people, basically the entire City of Dublin and they felt all the property should remain commercial and be developed into nice looking areas, rather than having high density housing units crammed down their throats. Ms. Liz Schmitt, a Cypress Court resident urged the Council to consider mixed zoning, and felt that a mixture was good and healthy for Dublin. She was concerned over the lack of rentals and the expense to live in Dublin. Mr. Dave Petty commended the Staff and Consultant for the Specific Plan that was prepared. Mr. Petty stated he felt the density to be too high. Mr. Jack Beachum, a Dublin Green Drive resident questioned where commercial base would be in 20 years. He felt that apartment complexes would cost the City in added services, etc., and he couldn't see any revenue coming from them. He also was against the proposed density, and the problems he could foresee 5 years from now, when Dublin has nowhere to build pocket commercial developments. He stated Dublin is a very small land-locked community. Cm. Hegarty felt that what the people want are office complexes, however~ many many vacancies now exist. The original Enea project was to have been all office' complex space, but they have now stopped building office buildings. There are 300+ condominium & apartment rental units now under construction + another 500 on the drawing board. Dublin has a strong tax base now, but we must act to keep it that way. With everything that's taking place across 1-580, it is necessary for Dublin to maintain its attractive- ness, and what we do with this corridor is critical. Developers must cooperate to create attractive redevelopment centers. Cm. Jeffery indicated she would like to see a mixture of zoning. Cm. Moffatt felt there was a definite lack of apartments in Dublin. He indicated some Dublin employers, including himself have a hard time recruiting people, because people can't afford to live here. He felt Area 2 would be a good residential area, but would not lend itself to commercial, primarily because it is too far off the beaten track. Related to Area 3, Cm. Hegarty made a motion to have the interim zoning ordinance held in place for 6 months or one year, or until something comes up, and until all the property owners can get together with a plan. He would like to see all the property put into one parcel, and a Planned Unit Development come forward. The motion died for lack of a second. CM-2-124 Regular Meeting July 25, 1983 On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 35-83 ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION CONCERNING SAN RAMON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Hegarty: 1) Area #2 - eliminate office zoning, and designate multi-family residential with a density of 13-21 rather than 13-18 per acre; 2) Area #3 - designate commercial with public road with property owners given fair market value for property necessary for easement; 3) Area #5 - designate neighborhood commercial; 4) Area #~ - leave as is. This motion was defeated due to NO votes cast by Cm. Jeffery and Mayor Snyder. Cm. Burton abstained. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to designate Area #3 for retail commercial, shopper goods with a public road. Cm. Burton abstained. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to change the density on Area #2 to 12-21 multi-family residential units per acre. Cm. Burton abstained. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to leave Area #4 as is (Martin Canyon Creek - recognized open space use). Cm. Burton abstained. Cm. Moffatt made motion which was seconded by Cm. Hegarty related to Area #5 to leave designation as neighborhood commercial, the same as Area #3. This motion was defeated due to NO votes cast by Cm. Jeffery and Mayor Snyder. Cm. Burton abstained. RECESS A short recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 10:35 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. SAN RAMON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN (Continued) On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to adopt the San Ramon Road Specific Plan with the changes discussed, and further, to exclude Area #5 (Barratt) until the City Council meeting of August 22, 1983. Cm. Burton abstained. SAN.RAMON ROAD PLAN.LINE The City Engineer and Traffic Engineer previously prepared a traffic study and accompanying drawings for the improvement of San Ramon Road, which were presented to the City Council on April 25, 1983. The elements of the schematic plan line which were before the Council for consideration were: CM-2-125 Regular Meeting July 25, 1983 1) Schematic lane configuration; 2) Strip map of San Ramon Road indicating approximate location of future improvements; 3) List of proposed traffic signal locations; 4) List of possible access points onto San Ramon Road. The issues of traffic problems on Silvergate Drive were not part of this plan, but were raised through this process and were covered in the City Traffic Engineer's report. Mr. Chris Kinzel, City Traffic Engineer briefly reviewed the plan line, which calls for the future widening of San Ramon Road from 1-580 to Alcosta Boulevard. Mr. Kinzel explained that the intersections of Dublin Boulevard as well as Amador Valley Boulevard would have upgraded traffic signals. The Silvergate Drive intersection would also be widened and signalized. Mr. Kinzel stated that with regard to the access to the Shell Station on the southwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road his recommendations were: in the first section between 1-580 and DUblin Boulevard, no access be provided, and in further analysis of the Shell Station, because of the high volume of traffic at this location, both turning from Dublin Boulevard and continuing southbound toward the freeway, as well as right turns, it was felt that this would be an inopportune place to allow access from a safety standpoint. Because of the office.building and restaurant at this location, this could develop into a major access opening. Mr. Fisk, 7773 Woodren Court, addressed the Council with concerns related to the increased traffic load, the earthquake fault, speed limit and noise/sound barriers along this area. Martin Locus, a Dublin resident spoke against the widening of San Ramon Road for the purpose of providing a thoroughfare for Stoneridge shoppers to get to San Ramon. Mr. Locus felt these shoppers would bypass Dublin shops and Dublin shouldn't provide this access to accommodate other cities. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote~ the Council certified the negative declaration. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council approved the plan line as a conceptual document for the future design of San Ramon Road improvements along with access elements and future traffic signal locations. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the City Attorney introduced an ordinance restricting parking on Silvergate Dr. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the Council agreed to add the removal of the Silvergate Drive median to next year's capital improvement program list of projects. CM-2-126 Regular Meeting July 25, 1983 ARDMORE STREET CLOSURE As a result of a r.equest from some of the neighbors in the Bonniewood area, the City Council received a traffic report and took testimony at its regular meeting of June 27, 1983. The Traffic Engineer recommended that the City Council consider the closure of Ardmore Street between Wicklow and Bonniewood as a means of reducing speeding in that area, provided that it was acceptable to the affected residents in the area. Street closure is considered the only physical action that can be taken to eliminate or reduce the reported problems, other than increased enforcement. Staff conducted a poll of the immediate neighborhood regarding this closure. The poll indicated the neighborhood was 3 to 1 against this closure. On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, the Council rejected the closure of Ardmore Street between Wicklow Lane and Bonniewood and further, encouraged residents to work with the police department in apprehending speed violators. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT At its meeting of June 27, 1983, the City Council authorized Staff to publicize the vacancy on the Planning Commission. A total of seven (7) individuals either reactivated their old applications or made new applications. Those individuals were~ Charles Auble, Elton Baird, Richard Henderson, David Petty, Ray Rand, Robert Stein and Jerome Weakland. On motion of Cm. Jeffery, seconded by Cm. Burton, and by unanimous vote, all names were placed in nomination. David M. Petty received a majority of votes, and was welcomed as a member to the Dublin Planning Commission. Mayor Snyder conveyed that Mr. Tong would be in touch in the very near future. SURPLUS SCHOOL .PROPERTY NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF DOLAN SITE At its meeting of July 11, 1983, the City Council considered a notice of intent from the Murray School District to dispose of the Dolan School site as surplus school property. At that meeting, the Council requested the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee to consider the desirability of acquiring this site for parks and recreation purposes, and further, that Staff report back to the Council. After considerable discussion with respect to the merits of retaining this site as an area for park and recreation use, it was determined that the site was too large to develop for facility parks and recreation purposes. CM-2-127 Regular Meeting July 25, 1983 On motion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by C;n. Jeffery, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to notify Murray School District that the City is not interested in purchasing the Dolan Site. SOLID WASTE - ALTAMONT LANDFILL The City has been requested by the Alameda County Solid Waste Management Authority to consider the following Solid Waste Management issues: 1) Should additional quantities of solid waste be imported from San Francisco to the Altamont Landfill after 19887 2) If the additional impor.tation of solid waste is permitted, and the Solid Waste Management Plan is amended accordingly, how should the money received for the importation of San Francisco refuse be distributed? This request results from an application by the Oakland Scavenger Company to amend the County Solid Waste Management Plan to permit importation of San Francisco solid waste and sludge beginning November 1, 1988. On motion of Cm. Burton, seconded by Cm. Hegarty, and by unanimous vote, the Council directed Staff to respQnd that the Dublin City Council felt that Oakland Scavenger Company should be permitted to import waste from San Francisco to the Altamont subsequent to 1988 for a 5 year period, and that any revenue derived from the importation of San Francisco waste go to the Solid Waste Management Authori.ty, and further, the Authority be given the discretion to disburse those funds including reimbursement to those agencies that incur substantial road repair costs related to the importation of the San Francisco waste. GENERAL PLAN PROGRAM REVIEW OF WORKING PAPER NO. 1 Mr. Tong explained that as part of the Dublin General Plan program, Staff and the General Plan Consultant, Mr. John Blayney have prepared the Working Paper No. 1, reviewing the existing conditions and planning i.ssues within the City. On July 12, 1983, the Planning Commission conducted a citizen's workshop, at which time a number of citizens participated and provided some valuable input. On July 18, 1983, the Planning Commission discussed the issues and forwarded the issues to the City Council for review and comment. Staff prepared an annotated list of those issues, which was included in the City Council's packet. The City Manager explained that this is one of the City Council checkpoints that was set up in the original procedure. Under the heading Housing Issues, it was felt that item B.5. Opportunity for affordable housing on east side of City be changed to delete "on east side of City". Under the heading Housing Issues, it was felt that item B.8. Lowering development standards for affordable housing, the word lowering should be changed to "review". CM-2-128 Regular Meeting July 25, 1983 Under the heading Commercial and Industrial Development Issues, it was felt that item B.1. Design review committee to review site development applications be deleted. Under Public Facilities Issues, item V.C.2 "Need to unify school districts" was deleted. Under Circulation Issues, item VII.B.2 "parking congestion in certain parts of the downtown area" was changed to "Parking congestion - Village Parkway". Also under Circulation Issues, the following item was added "Improve access to downtown from 1-580 freeway". John Blayney, the General Plan Consultant, requested either 1) earlier timing on the agenda or 2) special meetings for future General Plan items. The Council concurred with scheduling special meetings. OTHER BUSINESS LAFCO-Group Meeting Cm. Burton reminded the Council of the meeting being held on August 4, 1983 at 7'30 p.m. at the Palomares School. Mrs. Grace Poulson has invited representation from t'he City Council. ACTEB/ACAP Cm. Moffatt advised that the Livermore/Amador Work Program will not be funded next year. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE-SESSION At 1'05 a.m., the Council recessed to closed session for discussion of personnel matters. PLANNING~DIRECTOR COMPENSATION The City Council determined that it desired to increase the salary and benefits paid to the Planning Director, 'and adopted the following resolution' RESOLUTION NO. 37-83 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-82 PLANNING DIRECTOR COMPENSATION CM-2-129 Regular Meeting July 25, 1983 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 1'36 a.m. M~fyor ~' ATTEST' City CM-2-130 Regular Meeting July 25, 1983