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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-24-2006 PC Minutes Planning Commission Minntes CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, January 24, 2006, in the Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Chair Schaub called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Present: Chair Schaub, Commissioners King, Fasulkey, Biddle and Wehrenberg; Jeri Ram, Community Development Director; Chris Foss, Acting Planning Manager; Linda Ajello, Associate Planner; Diane Lowart, Parks and Community Services Director; and Rhonda Franklin, Recording Secretary. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA Chair Schaub asked that the Public Hearings section of the agenda be conducted after the Oral Communication section. The Planning Commissioners unanimously agreed. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of January 10, 2006 were approved with a minor amendment. Cm. Biddle abstained from voting due to his absence during the January 10, 2006 meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATION 5.1 Election of Officers for Vice-Chairperson Chair Schaub asked for the staff report. Mr. Chris Foss, Acting Planning Manager, presented the specifics of the election as outlined in the staff report. Chair Schaub opened the floor to nominations. Cm. Biddle nominated Cm. Wehrenberg. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Schaub closed nominations. On a motion by Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Fasulkey, and by a vote of 5-0-0, the Planning Commission unanimously elected Cm. Wehrenberg as Vice-Chairperson. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.1 PA 05-019 Arlen Ness Enterprises - Request to operate an Automobile/Vehicle Sales establishment with outdoor vehicle display at 6050 Dublin Boulevard. Chair Schaub asked for the staff report. ;J>farmiujJ ('ommt..\'si<m 1?fffll{.lf ~.\f('t!iinlJ 14 -fat/uary 2'1,2006 Linda Ajello, Associate Planner, presented the specifics of the project as outlined in the staff report. Cm. Fasulkey asked if the proposed area for the eight (8) additional parking spaces is currently empty or being used. Ms. Ajello stated that the area is currently being used for storage. Cm. Fasulkey asked if a conflict would be created by transitioning the area into parking spaces. Ms. Ajello stated that per the Conditions of Approval, the eight (8) additional parking spaces would have to remain available for employee parking at all times during regular business hours. Cm. Fasulkey asked if the City would be able to audit the Applicant's compliance of this Condition. Ms. Ram, Community Development Director, stated that the City's Code Enforcement Officer would be able to enforce this parking requirement. Cm. Wehrenberg asked why the previously approved Conditional Use Permit did not allow for motorcycle sales. Ms. Ajello stated that it was probably an oversight. Hearing no further questions from the Planning Commission, Chair Schaub opened the public hearing. Mr. Jon Gold, Applicant, discussed the history of the project and the reasons for having the project approved. Cm. Fasulkey asked how business has been at this location. Mr. Gold stated that business has been good. He also stated that this location is the world headquarters for Arlen Ness Enterprises. Cm. Fasulkey asked if the proposed eight (8) indoor parking spaces would be a problem. Mr. Gold answered no. Cm. Wehrenberg asked why the original Conditional Use Permit did not include a request to sell motorcycles. Mr. Gold said he did not know why. Chair Schaub asked about the large hedges in front of the building. Ms. Ajello stated that the Conditions of Approval on the previous Site Development Review require that the hedges be no more than 30 inches from the curb. Hearing no further questions, Chair Schaub closed the public hearing. On a motion by Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Wehrenberg, and by a vote of 5-0-0, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 06-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR ARLEN NESS ENTERPRISES TO OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILF/VEHICLE SALES ESTABLISHMENT WITH OUTDOOR VEHICLE DISPLAY AT 6050 DUBLIN BOULEVARD rPfannwg Com,1fllssion '1~f{fu(;'r ~l1edin/J 15 :Jarmory 2.{) 2006 PA 05-019 Mr. Foss reminded the Applicant of the 10-day appeal process. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 7.1 Open Space Report Chair Schaub asked for the staff report. Diane Lowart, Parks and Community Services Director, presented the specifics of the project as outlined in the staff report. Chair Schaub asked about the Nielsen property. Ms. Lowart stated that the Nielsen property is critical to the development of the Calaveras Ridge Trail. Until the Nielsen property is acquired, the Calaveras Ridge Trail will not connect to Contra Costa County. Chair Schaub asked about the Milestone property. Ms. Lowart stated that acquisition of the property would result in contiguous open space. Cm. King asked if the East Bay Regional Park District was against developing a trail on a particular side of the property. Ms. Lowart stated that they were not against that idea. Cm. King asked what the tentative name for the project would be. Ms. Lowart stated that it would be named the Dublin Hills Regional Open Space. Ms. Lowart provided additional information from her report. She pointed out and described specific areas on the Schaefer Ranch Property Map in response to the Planning Commissioners questions about specific areas on the Map. Cm. Wehrenberg asked if the City would be involved in making sure appropriate staging areas are developed. Ms. Lowart stated that the City and the East Bay Regional Parks District would monitor this. Ms. Lowart stated that the Schaefer Ranch project is hoping to have a 3-year construction period with the staging area being the last phase of development. The East Bay Regional Park District does not currently have a commitment as to when the Open Space Area will be open to the public. Chair Schaub asked if the public was currently allowed to walk in the Open Space area and create natural trails. Ms. Lowart stated that the East Bay Regional Park District has not made the land available to the public and they are currently patrolling the area. Cm. Biddle asked if there were any structures on the property. Ms. Lowart stated that the ranch structures on the Schaefer Ranch project are in the process of being removed. Cm. Biddle asked about structures on the Nielsen property. Ms. Lowart stated that there is currently construction on the property. 'PialmillE Commission 'Rf!fjuLlr t;'vfedin,9 16 .'lonuary 24, 201}(i Cm. King asked about the City's funding for the Open Space project. Ms. Lowart stated that the City has a reserve account for Open Space acquisitions/Downtown Implementation. It is anticipated that $1.1 million will be available in this fund at the end of Fiscal Year 2005-2006. Another potential source of funding is from an Altamont Landfill fee. Chair Schaub asked if the Historical Park was a part of the Open Space acquisition. Ms. Lowart stated that the Open Space/Downtown Implementation fund is strictly for acquiring open space property in the Schaefer Ranch area. Cm. Fasulkey mentioned that the 'Downtown Implementation' part of the fund is misleading. The Planning Commissioners stated that they were happy to receive this Open Space report and thanked Ms. Lowart for bringing the Schaefer Ranch map. Cm. Biddle pointed out that the Schaefer Ranch area defines the City's western boundary and Ms. Lowartagreed. Cm. King asked if the City would have to annex the Schaefer Ranch area once the staging area is completed and open to the public. Ms. Jeri Ram, Community Development Director, stated that Schaefer Ranch, including the proposed staging area, is already annexed into City. Cm. King asked whether the Nielsen property would have to be annexed into the City if the City was able to acquire it. Ms. Lowart stated that she would research this question and get back to the Planning Commissioners with the answer. Cm. Biddle asked about the development options on the Nielsen property. Ms. Lowart stated that a total of four (4) home sites could be developed on the property. 7.2 Bikeway Master Plan Chair Schaub asked for the staff report. Mr. Chris Foss, Acting Planning Manager, presented the specifics of the plan as outlined in the staff report. Cm. Wehrenberg volunteered to serve on the Steering Committee for the Bikeway Master Plan. On a motion by Cm. Fasulkey, seconded by Cm. King, and by a vote of 5-0-0, the Planning Commission unanimously elected Cm. Wehrenberg to represent the Planning Commission on the Steering Committee for the Bikeway Master Plan. CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE NEW OR UNFINISHED - NONE PlaunUll! CommissimI 'A'muw:r ~Meetin/:l 17 ](wuary I-I, 20U6 OTHER BUSINESS 10.1 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from the Planning Commission and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by the Planning Commission related to meetings attended at City Expense (AB 1234). The Planning Commission did not have any items to report. Mr. Foss stated that that there are currently no items scheduled for the February 14.2006 Planning Commission meeting. Ms. Ram reminded the Planning Commission of the Goals & Objectives workshop being held on February 4, 2006. Mr. Foss mentioned that the Planning Commissioners would be receiving an invitation to the City's Volunteer Recognition Dinner on February 23,2006. Ms. Ram reminded the Planning Commission of the League of California Cities Planning Commissioner Institute being held March 22-24, 2006. Cm. Wehrenberg asked Staff to discuss the outcome of the Housing Commission Alternatives presented to the City Council at the January 17, 2006 City Council meeting. Ms. Ram stated that the City Council decided to discuss the options with the Planning Commission before making a decision. Chair Schaub stated that he would like the proposed Housing Commission/Committee to discuss the City's housing needs beyond affordable housing. He would like to see the proposed Housing Commission/Committee make recommendations as well as discuss housing ideas and inform the Dublin populace of housing issues that affect the City. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM. Respectfully submitted, ty$~ Planning Commission Chair PI 9Yanntrtg ('omJrHSSK)f! 'Rf'fJli~lr :Mecfing 18 ,'Jaf!uary 2-/, 2006