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Home My WebLink About87-093 Howard Johnson Hotel Sign CUP 07-20-1987 HOWARD JOHNSON HOTEL 6680 Regional Street, Dublin, California 94568 Phone (415) 828-7750 Ie f-;;r IC--R r 7-20 ')'7 RECEIVED ' JIJl13 1987 DUBUN FLANN1NG July 10, 1987 Planning Department City of Dublin -- ~ Attention: Larry Tong Dear Larry, We wish to withdraw our application for a change in the location of our new sign. We would like to commence work immediately at the original location for which we had obtained a building permit. We intend to start work next week. If we had known of the new restrictions limiting the height and size of our sign when we made our recent application, we would not have applied. For this reason, we request, a refund of our application fee. Thank you for your consideration. Yours truly, ~~~~-6L / / / Johnson Clark Managing Partner CITY OF DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: July 20, 1987 FROM: Planning Commission Planning Staff 11: TO: SUBJECT: PA 87-093 Howard Johnson Hotel - Sign, Conditional Use Permit, 6680 Regional Street (withdrawn) . GENERAL INFORMATION: PROJECT: A Conditional Use Permit request to construct a 26-foot tall Freestanding Sign set back 20+ feet from the rear property line. APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Johnson Clark 6 Blackthorn Road Lafayette, CA 94549 PROPERTY OWNER: Motor Lodge Associates 6680 Regional Street Dublin, CA 94568 LOCATION: 6680 Regional Street ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 941-1500-47-3 PARCEL SIZE: 5.61 acres GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Office/Retail EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USE: C-l Retail Business District Hotel/Restaurant/Parking SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North: South: East: West: C-1 - Bowling Alley Flood Control & Highway 1-580 C-1 - Restaurant and M-l Flood Control & Highway 1-580 ZONING HISTORY: S-421 and C-2418 - The Alameda County Planning Director approved a Site Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a 93-unit motel and restaurant (Howard Johnson Motor Lodge) and five signs - March 15, 1972. S-595X and C-3206 - In April, 1977, approval was granted to add 48 units to the Motor Lodge. S-777X and C-3787 - In May, 1980, an additional 22 units were approved for the Motor Lodge. S-600 - A Site Development Plan for the Willow Tree Restaurant was approved by the Alameda County Planning Director on June 23, 1977. PA 83-002 - On March 28, 1983, the Dublin City Council approved a request to rezone the subject property from Light Industrial (M-l) and Highway Frontage (H-1) to Retail Business (C-1). -- --- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - --- -- - - -- -- - - -- - - - - - - - --- - - ---- ITEM NO. ~.I COPIES TO: Applicant Owner File PA 87-093 PA 83-011 - A Site Development Review approval was granted on May 16, 1983, to allow a 550 square foot addition and remodeling to take place at the main lobby area of the motel. PA 84-026 - On June 18, 1984, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for a 77-unit addition to the existing motel. PA 86-081 - On September 15, 1986, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a 28-foot tall Freestanding Sign on the rear portion of the site. On October 14, 1986, the Zoning Administrator denied without prejudice a Variance request to consider the existing Freestanding Sign as a Directional Sign. On November 3, 1986, the Planning Commission upheld the Zoning Administrator's decision denying the Variance request. On November 24, 1986, the City Council continued the Applicant's appeal. On January 22, 1987, the Applicant withdrew the appeal. PA 87-014 - On March 2, 1987, the Planning Commission approved a Variance request 1) to allow a Freestanding Sign which is not located within the middle one-third of the lot, 2) to allow the sign to exceed the maximum permitted sign area based on setback, and 3) to allow the sign to exceed maximum permitted height based upon setback and a Conditional Use Permit for a second Freestanding Sign located at the entrance of the Howard Johnson Hotel site. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Section 8-87.34 (c) of the City's Zoning Ordinance provides an exception to the 20-foot maximum sign height requirement whereby parcels four acres or greater may utilize a sign up to 35 feet subject to approval of a conditional Use Permit. Section 8-94.0 states that conditional uses must be analyzed to deter- mine: 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. 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: Categorically Exempt, Class 11 (a) NOTIFICATION: The Herald, buildings. Public Notice of the July 6, 1987, hearing was published in mailed to adjacent property owners, and posted in public -2- ANALYSIS: This item was continued from the July 6, 1987, Planning Commission meeting at the request of the Applicant. Staff indicated at that meeting that the sign as proposed by the Applicant did not conform with the City's Sign Ordinance, in that the proposed sign exceeded the height and sign area limitation imposed by the Ordinance. In September, 1986, the Planning Commission approved a similar sign for the site which was never constructed. Subsequently, in January, 1987, the City Council amended the City's Sign Ordinance to allow two Freestanding Signs for large parcels located adjacent to 1-580 or 1-680. This amendment resulted in identifying the property line adjacent to 1-580 or 1-680 as a street frontage for the purpose of determining the location, height, area and proportions of a sign. Several options are available with regarding to locating a Freestanding Sign within the rear portion of the site: 1. The Applicant can request approval of the sign in the proposed location (20 ft. setback) with the sign height reduced to 20 ft. and sign area reduced to 130 sq. ft. (minimum sideyard and rearyard setback is 10 ft.). 2. The Applicant can set the sign back 32 ft. and retain the proposed 26 ft. sign height (with 10 ft. sideyard setback). 3. The Applicant can withdraw the application and construct the sign previously approved under PA 86-081, maintaining a minimum 10 ft. rearyard setback. Once the sign is constructed, it will become non- conforming and would be subject to the provisions of Section 87.71 of the Zoning Ordinance outlining the amortization process of Non- comforming Signs. 4. Upon withdrawal of this application, the Applicant can construct a Freestanding Sign with a maximum height of 15 ft., a maximum total sign area of 80 sq. ft., with a minimum of 10 ft. setback from the rear property line located in the general location approved under PA 86-081. In a telephone conversation with the Applicant July 10, 1987, Staff advised the Applicant of the available options. Upon consideration of the options, the Applicant verbally notified Staff that he was withdrawing the application (the Applicant indicated a written letter of withdrawal would be provided), and would construct the signs as previously approved. RECOMMENDATION: FORMAT: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Open public hearing. Hear Staff presentation. Hear Applicant and public presentations. Close public hearing. Accept Applicant's request to withdraw the application. 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CA 94568 lannina Departrrent 500 Dublin-Blvd. Suite D Jblin' c.~ 94568 DUBlJN FLANNJNG '(415) 329-4600 (41S) 829-4916 Ef:c.: 1/84 'LANNING APPLlCAT10N. ,FORM otes to Jl...coliC3Ilt: w Pleas~-discuss your proposal w~th Staff prior to c~leting the Pl~g Application form. . * P.~l ita~ related to yeur specific type of application must ce ccmoleted. * Since tl'us is a ccmprehensive application form, serre of ~':e ita'llS might r.ot apply to your ~ecific application. * Please print or type legibly. * Attach acditional she~ts if necessary. -$130di- & AUTHORIZATION OF PROPERTY OWNER fo.. P?,OPERTY C~VNE: In signing ~'1is application, I, as prcSe2:"t.y ewne=, have full leaal capacity to, a.'1d he:!:e!Jy co, aut.l-J.orize tI:e filing of t.\llS a;:plicatien. I u."1Cerst~d t.!'J.~t cc;;Citiens of approval are binCing. I ~gree to ce cound by those c::nditiens, subject only to ~'1e right to object at t::e he?r'ings 0= c-zing the a~!:=€al fe=icd. Ncrr.e: ;'1,.,-1-0, &'!7' fb::r.f7c, Capacity:. prc;::erty ~,ne:!:. JI.cG:::-ess: _)&/;/1-:1"0/1 ClarK 1:.fi./--f/J~/' Da:y'tirr.e Phone: r/j,;;) 11';0 77_/)'('. ;: , / /?t?5'o ~ :'J.;.6 ~'V::: 7J. / ( Ii ) ';'-;J5 17L/'7 12 Signature: ,- D-"-Q' c:.~_. B. p..?PLIC.~.NT G'I:~ 'IE.~l'i sigrJ.ng tLus a~?lic2.ticnt It as a:oolic2...7'lt, re?resent to have cotaiDed 2.u~~orizaticn of L~e prc~eyty c~n~ to file ~~~- a~?lication. I ag=ee to J::e J::cur:d by ccr:ditions of approval, subjec't cr.lv to t..'1e ricnt to object at ~':.e heerings on t......e a~!?lic2.tion. If t..'1is a~9lication has not J::ee..T'l sig;ed bv ~'--!e prccertv owner, I have e.:t:tached ~2par2.te cccurr.entaticn of full lecal cac2.ci tv 0 to file- t..'1is ap?lication and as=earr.ent to ccr:ditions of ~!?roval, subject. only- to t.;e right to o::,ject at ~'-;e heer; "lgs or durir:g the appeal p=dcd. Narr.e: (!L-PR-f:- C2.pacity: It-r4p/,," , Signature: Daytirr.e PhcI".e: ( ( ) ) -50 ,M(;'/ F.c.cres s D-~Q' G1..,.__ CERTIFiCATiON I certify that I have t..'1e autho:!:ization oi I f~~e:!: certify ~'1at ~'1e information a;.d _J,f7 / the proferty CwTIe:!: to file this application. exhibits sul:;mitted are t..rue and correct. Signature: ~::- G R - / / Capacity: Day"'-Jrr.e Phone: ( ( Ncrr.e: JI.ceress: Date: ATTACHMENT~ ':'0_'0';""'" _. ,.;.~,~ t~-::.:).r:.>.Y"-_ ".-' "or-" __ --- GENERAl- DATA REQUIRED A. Address or Lccation of Property: ( (;0<750 ,t?~ ~O/1 tf7- ~ r;; \ '. ~ I 5,z- B. Assessor Parcel Numbe.ds) : C. Site area: E. Existing Use of Property: 9 Iff, f ') Q:.:) - ~ c: - / D. Present 'Zoninc: ~,f- dr- 4!'Jr;~( "--/ Ie I fF ,.L,,, / , r, 15/15?-' /l 110;.,,; F. Zoning and E:d.sting Use Of surrounding prq:erty: Zone Existing Uses Nor,","! : SouLl; : AI)/;/I .R-:'t-J I East: West: G. Detailed ~~~/n , Cesc=iption of p=cposed Use ?C/l-l ~ it-I 07/r a~ I of P=q:erty: J.I) <-I (CcntiJ1Ce en separate sheet if ne=essa..--y) TYPE OF APPLICATION .- Cl"1e=!-c tvce of 'Ol2IU1.incr re..'Sli t (s) teing reqt:ested: _.... .... oJ e- O .?aC:1.i..""'.i.st.rati ve CenCi ticrlc.l Use pe::-illi t o Eounr;;rj JI.djustrr.e!'lt o Conditional Use Pe.:..--;n.it o G;:!:e=al Plan jl~-.:e..'1cr,e.-''1t o P leI'.1"i.ed Cevelcpre!'lt o Othe=: o Re!cn ; ~g o SiC':! ~e Cevelos;rr.e!'l.t o Sci::Civision .11"'9' o Vc.ric.r:ce ReViet,(S '5 r1 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS A. Plarmed Cevelq::rr.ent: (See Pla..ll1ed Cevelcs;rr.e!'l.t Rezoning Scl::mittal Re~e!r.ents) Ba Subdivisicn ~.2.p: (See Sci::d.ivision r.!a? sutrnittal ReSO..1;rer.E..TJ.ts) C. i>_'1Y Othe= Pla.''1I1ing' Pe!:'illit: (See C-enez-al, Sci::mittal R~er.e..'1ts) PROCESSING (See:.'Pl2.!"ning ;'~plicaticn Cove::- Le:tte=) RErERENCE PHONE NUMBERS t".ost questions related to the Pl2JU1ing ilf:plicaticn should t:e Ci=e=ted to the Dublin P1a.nning Depart-.:ent, hc',;eve=, scrr.e conce!:!lS might be ec.d=essed directly by anothe= apprcpriate CepartlL'.ent or agency: 1. City of Dublin: Building Ins~ection:(415) Enginee=ing: (415) Planning: (415) Police: (415) 829-0822 829-4916 829-4916 829-0566 2. Dublin Sc.n Rerron S"'rvices Fire: (415) Water, Sewe=, Garbage: (415) District: 829-2333 828-0515 3. Zone 7 - Alarreda County Flood Control: (415) 443-9300 , ._.. .._._____a_______ ---:-~:.~,.~, ;:~~.;.;:BI~::f:~~~!(3~ :~:fl:._~}.(~,',"\<f ,.~~, ';',_, .,";~~;~~;;;:;~.- ,_~,. _"',':"~~--::- a - . , , '.. .:. -.:' . ' ;. . '.. . ....... .., SEE SHEET 1,\ '" :' .... ... "" ;= ...,.. '" - , , -' ---' - . .- '. ;..\\ . ; .. ,,("7,....:->> , i \\ \ ... "\\ ,,','. \\ " ' ;' ",', , ' ,. , , ' , ' \ \. '. ~ I -" r'lt:BlI~ olt'" n. _ CAli'''''''''''' '....a..c..--... c--'- ~ ...". A PART OF THE ZONING :MAP T.HE 'CITY' OF -DUBLIN ~ '8- . -. -l/"~~~; 1'1 ,-- ~ W:-- -I'. ;: J -- "." Ir a: -: 1 .; ~ .: 1 I n :; . -< ~ 0 " ... ~IIIt:~AIIIUl '011I ~ ., . c " '" r 5: ~ CITY OF DUBLIN . - ~ SANTINA. -:::::::: ~ THOMPSON IHc.-:-'- -:':''\IT-=:O ~. " .' .'.,~; '.' . .....:'...:... .~~::.~...:..i; _' .~ './ ATTACHMENT ;L