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CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: April 21, 1986
TO:
Planning
Commission
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Planning
SUBJEcr:
PA 86-015 Rental World/Cal-Gas Conditional Use
Permit and Site Development Review
GENERAL INFORMATION
PROJEcr:
A Conditional Use Permit and Site Development
Review to locate a propane gas storage tank at
6457 Dublin Court.
APPLICANT:
Chuck L. Arseneau
Cal-Gas
295 E. Virginia
San Jose, CA 95112
PROPERTY CWNER:
Robert Lee
6457 Dublin Court
Dublin, CA 94568
LOCATION:
Rental World
6457 Dublin Court
DUblin, CA 94568
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER:
941-550-10-15
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
Retail Office and Automotive
EXISTING ZONING
AND LAND USE:
M-1 (Light Industrial District)/Equipment Rental
SURROUNDING LAND USE
AND ZONING:
North:
South:
East:
West:
M-1/Service Station
C-2/Commercial
M-1/Freeway Interchange
C-2/Commercial (Vacant Lot)
ZONING HISTORY:
A Conditional Use Permit for the existing use (equipment rental and
outdoor storage) was approved in June, 1976, with a variance for zero sideyard
setbacks. In February, 1977, a variance was approved to remove the continuous
screened fencing at the main access point off Dougherty Road.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS:
Chapter 8-51.0 of the City's zoning Ordinance establishes the
regulations for the M-l District. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas is
permitted in this district, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit
(8-51.3 d).
Section 8-94.0 states that conditional uses must be analyzed to
determine: 1) whether or not the use is required by the public need; 2)
whether or not the use will be properly related to other land uses,
transportation and service facilities in the vicinity; 3) whether or not the
use will materially affect the health or safety of persons residing or working
in the vicinity; and 4) whether or not the use will be contrary to the
specific intent clauses or peformance standards established for the district
in which it is located.
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ITEM NO. '7.~
Section 8-94.4 states the approval of a Conditional Use Permit may be
valid only for a specified term, and may be made contingent upon the
acceptance and observance of specified conditions, including but not limited
to the following matters:
a) substantial conformity to approved plans and drawings;
b) limitations on time of day for the conduct of specified activities;
c) time period within which the approval shall be exercised and the proposed
use brought into existence, failing which, the approval shall lapse and be
void;
d) guarantees as to compliance with the terms of the approval, including the
posting of bond;
e) compliance with requirements of other departments of the City/County
Government.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: A Negative Declaration has been prepared for this
project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. The project will not have a
significant effect on the environment.
NGrIFlCATION:
in the Herald,
buildings.
Public Notice of the April 21, 1986, hearing was published
mailed to adjacent property owners, and posted in public
ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit and
Site Development Review to locate a 1,150-gallon propane gas storage tank at
the existing Rental World site at 6457 Dublin Court.
The current use of the site includes equipment rental and sale of
gasoline and other fuel products. The proposed propane tank will be used for
dispensing fuel for resale to the public and to refill rental equipment.
Existing development on the site consists of a rental office, shop, and
storage structure, a fuel pump island, outdoor storage, and employee and
customer parking.
The applicant proposes to locate the propane gas tank in the
southeastern corner of the site, 25'+ from the property line. The tank will
be situated in a vertical position wIth an 18-foot maximum height and will be
surrounded by bollards, creating a 100-square-foot area.
In addition to the Planning Department review, the proposed propane gas
tank has been reviewed by the D.S.R.S.D. Fire Department (the Fire Department
has reviewed and approved the plans and issued the appropriate permit), and by
the City's Building, Engineering, and Police Departments. No concerns have
been identified by these agencies other than the Fire Department comments
addressed below.
The proposed use appears to be an appropriate use for the location. The
use is consistent with existing uses on site as well as uses within the
surrounding area and M-1 District. However, Staff's primary concern is with
off-site views of the gas tank. Relating to off-site views, Section 8-51.10
(Other Regulations: M-1 Districts) of the City's Ordinance requires open
areas used for storage to be enclosed by a solid wall or fence not less than 6
feet in height. In no case shall any material be stacked or stored so as to
exceed the height of the fence. The tank as proposed will exceed the height
of the existing 6-foot fence.
The City's General Plan also addresses views. In 1966, Alameda County
designated Interstate 580 and Dougherty Road as scenic routes. The City's
General Plan policy 5.6.A states:
"Incorporate previously designated scenic routes in the General Plan and
work to enhance a positive image of Dublin as seen by through travelers."
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Policy 5.6.B states:
"Exercise design review of all projects within 500 feet of a scenic
route and visible from it."
Given the proposed location and height of the gas tank, it will be the
tallest structure on the existing Rental World site and will be clearly
visible froro Dougherty Road, Dublin Court, and 1-580. The tank will be
especially visible to people entering Dublin via Dougherty Road and Hopyard
Road and those traveling through the City on I-580. The visibility of the
tank may contribute to a negative visual image of Dublin to travelers along
these roadways.
From a visual standpoint, the propane gas tank would be less obtrusive
from off-site if it were situated in a horizontal position. However, from a
safety standpoint, the Fire Department has indicated that the vertical
position is preferable in that a single release valve is located at the top of
the tank rather than at both ends of the tank, as it would be on a
horizontally-positioned tank.
staff concurs with the Fire Department recommendation. To mitigate the
visual impacts of the tank, Staff recommends (a) that the color of the propane
tank be compatible with existing building colors; (b) that location of all
signage on the tank not exceed six feet in height from the ground; and (c)
that the applicant increase landscaping along the southeast property line, to
include another Coast Redwood tree to ensure year-long screening of the tank.
REC(1IIMENDATION
FORMAT:
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Hear Staff presentation.
Open public hearing.
Hear applicant and public presentations.
Close public hearing.
Adopt Resolutions regarding the Negative Declaration, the
Conditional Use Permit, and the Site Development Review.
ACTION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached
Resolutions approving the Negative Declaration, the Conditional Use Permit,
and the Site Development Review for PA 86-015.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Application and Site Plan
Exhibit B: Resolution Adopting Negative Declaration PA 86-015
Exhibit C: Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit PA 86-015
Exhibit D: Resolution Approving Site Development Review PA 86-015
Background Attachments: 1. Location Map
2. Negative Declaration
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CITY OF DUBLIN
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P.O. Box 2340
Dublin. CA 94568
Planning Department
6500 Dublin Blvd. Suite D
Dublin CA 94568
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(415) 829-4600
(415) 829-4916
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PLANNING APPLICATION FORM
Notes to Applicant:
* Please discuss your proposal with Staff prior to ccmpleting the Planning Application
form.
* All items related to your specific type of application must be completed.
* Since this is a comprehensive application fonn, serre of the items might not apply to
your specific application.
* Please print or type legibly.
* Attach additional sheets if necessary.
I. AUTHORIZATION OF PROPERTY OWNER
A. PROPERTY OWNER: In signing D~is application, I, as property owner, have full legal
capacity to, and hereby dO,authorize the filing of this application. I understand.
that conditions of approval are binding. I agree to be bound by those conditions,
subject only to the right to object at the hearings or during the appeal period.
Name : Q.r\~ \\- l-€ e Capacity: Property CMner
Address: f:}-IC)] .f\(J..~L'''-I eJ. Daytime Phone: (9/ST qJq~qo
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Signature: Date: ~ O-=.... <? ..c,
B. APPLICANr CYI'HER THAN PROPERTY OWNER: In signing this application, I, as applicant,
represent to have obtained authorization of the property owner to file this
application. I agree to be bound by conditions of approval, subject only to the right
to object at the hearings on the application. If this application has not been signed
by the property owner, I have attached separate d=umentation of full legal capacity
to file this application and agreement to conditions of approval, subject only to G~e
right to object at the hearings or during the appeal period.
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,I. CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have the authorization of the property owner to file this application.
I further certify that the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct.
Name: S1.u/\,.O Capacity:
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:I. GENERAL DATA REQUIRED
A. Address or Lccation of Property: r:./-lS7 \)\)~ \.,..~ N C, \- lw.n~:-N eft. ( qLj5bi?
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Assessor Parcel Number(s):
Site area: D. Present Zoning:
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Zoning and Existing Use Of surroundin Property:
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Zone
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G. Detailed Description of
cV. TYPE OF APPLICATION
Check type of p1arming penni t (s) being requested:
o Administrative Conditional Use pennit
o Boundary Adjustment
~ Conditional Use pennit
o General Plan J'.mendment
o P1armed Development
o Other:
o Rezoning
o Sign
o Site Development Revier,.,
o Subdivision Map
o variance
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v. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Plarmed Development: (See Planned Development Rezoning Submittal Requirements)
B. Subdivision Map: (See Subdivision t-1ap Submittal Requirernents)
C. Any Other P1arming pennit: (See General Submittal Requirements)
/1. PROCESSING
(See- P 1 arming Application Cover Letter)
CI. REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS
Most questions related to the P1arming Application should be directed to -b'1e Dublin
Plarming Department, however, sc:me concerns might be addressed directly by another
appropriate department or agency:
L City of Dublin:
Building Inspection: (415)
Engineering: (415)
Planning: (415)
Police: (415)
829-0822
829-4916
829-4916
829-0566
2. Dublin San Ramon Services
Fire: (415)
Water, Sewer, Garbage: (415)
District:
829-2333
828-05:15
3. Zone 7 - Alameda County Flood Control: (415) 443-9300
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CavIMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AOOPTING A NEX;ATIVE DECLARATION FCR PA 86-015 RENl'AL WORLD/CAL-GAS aJIDITIONAL
USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENr REVIEW TO LOCATE A PROPANE GAS SI'ORAGE TANK AT
6457 DUBLIN COURT
WHEREAS, Rental Wor1d/Cal-Gas filed an application for a
Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for a 1,150 gallon propane
gas storage tank at 6457 Dublin Court; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together
with the State Guidelines and City environmental regulations, require that
certain projects be reviewed for environmental impact and that envirorunental
documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, an initial study was conducted finding that the project,
as proposed, would not have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this
application; and
WHEREAS, public notice of the Negative Declaration was given in
all respects as required by State Law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review and consider the
Negative Declaration at a Public Hearing on April 21, 1986;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning C~nmission
finds as follows:
1.
Permit and Site
environment.
That the project PA 86-015 Rental World/Cal-Gas Conditional Use
Development Review will not have a significant effect on the
2. That the Negative Declaration has been prepared and processed
in accordance with State and local environmental laws and guideline
regulations.
3. That the Negative Declaration is complete and adequate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning Commission hereby
adopts the Negative Declaration for PA 86-015 Rental World/Ca1-Gas Conditional
Use Permit and Site Development Review.
PASSED, APPROVED AND AOOPTED this 21st day of April, 1986.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairman
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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APPRCNING PA 86-015 RENI'AL WORLD/CAL-GAS CONDITIOOAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO
LOCATE A PROPANE GAS STORAGE TANK AT 6457 DUBLIN COURl'
WHEREAS, Rental World/Cal-Gas has filed an application for a Site
Development Review and Conditional Use Permit (PA 86-015) to allow a 1,150
gallon propane gas storage tank in the M-1 District at 6457 Dublin Court; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-51.3d (Conditional Uses: M-1 Districts) of the
City's Ordinance identifies the storage of liquefied petroleum gas as a use
which is permitted subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, this application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provISIons of the California Environmental Quality Act and a Negative
Declaration has been adopted (Planning Commission Resolution No. ) for
this project as it will have no significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, notice of Public Hearing was published in The Herald,
posted in public buildings, and mailed to property owners within 300 feet of
the project in accordance with California State Law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff analysis was submitted recommending conditional
approval of the application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on April
21, 1986, to consider all reports, recommendations, and testimony;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find that:
a) The use is required by the public need in that it provides a
location in the City for the distribution of propane fuel.
b) The use will be properly related to other land uses and
transportation and service facilities in the vicinity in that the daytime
activities will be commensurate with present use of properties in the
neighborhood.
c) The use, under all the circumstances and conditions of this
particular case, will not materially affect adversely the health or safety of
persons residing or working in the vicinity or be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood as
all applicable regulations will be met;
d) The use will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or
performance standards established for the district in which it is be to located
in that the use meets all applicable perforrrance standards established for the
M-1 and M-P Districts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby
conditionally approve PA 86-015 as shown by materials labeled Exhibit A and
stamped approved on file with the Dublin Planning Department subject to
approval of the related Site Development Review and the following Conditions:
1) This permit shall expire May 2, 1988, and shall be revocable
for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin zoning Ordinance.
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2) The use shall comply with all applicable Planning, Building,
and Fire Code requirements.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 1986.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairman
A'ITEST:
Planning Director
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENr REVIEW FOR PA 86-015 RENI'AL WORLD/CAL-GAS PROPANE
GAS STORAGE TANK
WHEREAS, Rental World/Cal-Gas has filed an application for Site
Development Review and Conditional Use Permit (PA 86-015) to locate a 1,150
gallon propane gas storage tank in the M-l District at 6457 Dublin Court; and
WHEREAS, notice of Public Hearing was published in The Herald,
posted in public buildings, and mailed to property owners within 300 feet of
the project in accordance with California State Law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff analysis was submitted recommending conditional
approval of the application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on April
21, 1986, to consider all reports, recommendations, and testimony; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that:
a) All provisions of Section 8-95.0 through 8-95.8, Site
Development Review, of the zoning Ordinance are complied with;
b) This application, as modified by the Conditions of Approval,
will promote orderly, attractive, and harmonious development, recognized
environmental limitations on; stabilize land values and investments; and
promote the general welfare by preventing establishment of uses or erection of
structures having qualities which would not meet the specific intent clauses or
performance standards set forth in the zoning Ordinance and which are not
properly related to their sites, surroundings, traffic circulation, or their
environmental setting;
c) The approval of the application as conditioned is in the best
interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
approves the Site Development Review as shown on the plans labeled "Exhibit A"
and stamped "approved" on file with the Dublin Planning Department and subject
to the following Conditions:
Conditions of Approval:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions shall be complied with prior to
issuance of building permits and shall be subject to review and approval by the
Planning Department.
General Conditions:
1. comply with the plans labeled "Exhibit A" as may be amended by the related
Conditional Use Permit and by these Conditions.
2. Provide one (1) 15-ga1lon Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) tree in the
southeast corner of the front yard landscape area (adjacent to Dublin Court) as
shown in Exhibit "A" approved plans (6-2-76) for V-70n on file at the Dublin
Planning Department.
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3. All landscaping shall be irrigated by an automatic irrigation system.
4. Comply with Standard Plant Material, Irrigation System, and Maintenance
Agreement.
5. Submit to the Planning Director for review and approval color samples for
the propane gas storage tank.
6. The color of the propane gas storage tank shall be compatible with existing
building colors on site and in the surrounding neighborhood.
7. Installation of the propane gas storage tank shall comply with 1981
National Fire Protection Association Standard 58.
8. All proposed signage on the propane gas storage tank shall be subject to
review and approval by the Planning Director.
9. No signage or graphics on the propane gas storage tank shall be located
higher than 6 feet above the ground.
10. The applicant shall comply with all applicable building code requirements.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 1986.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairman
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR: PA 86-015 Rental World/Cal-Gas Conditional Use
Permit and Site Development Review.
(Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq.)
LOCATION:
6457 Dublin Court, Dublin, California 94568
PROPONENT:
Chuck Arseneau
Cal-Gas
295 E. virginia Street
San Jose, CA 95112
DESCRIPTION: Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review to locate a
1,150 gallon propane gas storage tank, height 18 feet, at 6457 Dublin Court in
the M-1 District.
FINDINGS: The project will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
INITIAL STUDY: The Initial Study is attached with a brief discussion of the
following environmental components:
Visual impacts
MITIGATION MEASURES: (1) Installation of propane gas tank shall comply with
all applicable building and fire safety code requirements. (2) Adequate
landscaping, including evergreen trees, shall be provided along the south and
east property lines to screen the tank from off-site views. (3) Color of the
tank shall be compatible with existing on-site structures. (4) No signage or
graphics shall be located above six feet on the gas storage tank.
PREPARATION: This Negative Declaration was prepared by the City of Dublin
Planning Staff, (415) 829-4916.
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
Laurence L. Tong,
Planning Director
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