HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachmt 8 Minutes of 11-28-2006 PC Study Session
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Study Session Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, November
28,2006, in the Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Chair Schaub called the meeting
to order at 5:35 p.m.
ATTENDEES
Present: Chair Schaub; Commissioners Biddle and Fasulkey; Jeri Ram, Community
Development Director; Mary Jo Wilson, Planning Manager; Gregory Shreeve, Building Official;
Erica Fraser, Senior Planner; and Rhonda Franklin, Recording Secretary.
Absent: Vice Chair Wehrenberg and Commissioner King
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Ms. Erica Fraser, Senior Planner, presented the specifics of the project as outlined in the
Staff Report.
Chair Schaub asked how the trail system would be maintained. Ms. Fraser explained
that the trail system would be maintained by either the GHAD (Geotechnical Hazard
Assessment District), Conservation Easement, or the Homeowners Association.
Mr. Glenn Brown, DeSilva Group Project Manager, spoke in favor of the project.
Cm. Fasulkey asked if landslides are a random chance of nature. Mr. Brown said yes and
explained that remedial grading would be done to aid in preventing landslides.
Cm. Fasulkey asked if the Homeowners Association (HOA) would maintain the Water
Quality Pond (WQP) in perpetuity, and Mr. Brown said yes.
Cm. Biddle asked how power lines would be positioned at the site. Mr. Brown explained
that the power lines would be placed underground when the road is constructed.
Cm. Biddle asked if would have access to substation off project's road.
Chair Schaub asked if the Planning Commission had any issues with the DSEIR (Draft
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report) portion of the project and the Planning
Commission had none.
Chair Schaub asked for Planning Commission feedback on the density request.
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Cm. Fasulkey asked if development of the project would stay on same footprint as in
2003 and Ms. Fraser explained that it would be relatively the same with a small amount
of shrinkage.
Cm. Biddle stated that said he is fine with the density request.
Chair Schaub expressed concern over whether the density request would be good for
smart growth.
Chair Schaub asked if the Planning Commission had any issues with the General Plan
Amendment or Specific Plan Amendment and the Planning Commission had none.
Chair Schaub expressed concerns about the traffic circulation of the site.
Cm. Biddle asked about the timeline of the construction of the Tassajara Road and Fallon
Road. Ms. Fraser stated that Staff would provide an accurate timeline for the public
hearing.
Chair Schaub asked about the possibility of building more single story residences. Mr.
Brown explained that there was no demand for single story residences.
Chair Schaub asked about the possibility of workforce/ affordable housing, but expressed
concerns about the potential amount of HOA fees. Mr. Brown explained that he would
discuss the potential of affordable housing with Staff and his development team. The
Planning Commission discussed various options for including affordable housing units
in the project.
Cm. King asked if grazing would be allowed on the site. Mr. Brown said yes and
explained that the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) would approve the grazing
plan.
Chair Schaub asked if the HOA would control the GHAD and Mr. Brown explained that
the HOA is separate from GHAD.
Cm. King stated that he would like the critical habitat areas to be protected, but would
also like the public to enjoy the open space areas. Mr. Brown pointed out that the site
would end up with more trees than it currently has. He further stated that the heritage
trees would remain untouched.
Cm. King asked about the proposed park design. Ms. Fraser explained that the park area
would be a City park and would be designed by the City.
Chair Schaub asked about the rural residential component of the site. He stated that he
would like to see that it remain in conservation. Mr. Brown stated that he would have no
issues with his request.
Cm. Biddle stated that he likes the idea of a public trail on the site.
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Chair Schaub stated that he did not think a demonstration garden would exist as such
over the long-term. He asked if something more appropriate could be created in its
place. Mr. Brown stated that in the right community, with the right sensibilities, such a
demonstration garden could work. Ms. Fraser stated that Staff could work with the
Applicant on a more appropriate feature.
The Planning Commission agreed that a retail establishment for residents should be
considered for the area.
Cm. Fasulkey stated that the landscape should be creative and sensitive to the
environment. He complemented the layout of the landscape.
Cm. Biddle asked about the impact the bridges would have on the creeks. Mr. Brown
explained that the bridges would have no impact on the creeks.
The Planning Commission thanked Staff and the Development Team for the
presentation.
Chair Schaub adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
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