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RESOLUTION NO. 08-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DENYING A REQUEST FOR A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT TO MODIFY THE
EXTERIOR COLOR SCHEME FOR THE EXISTING OIL CHANGERS BUILDING AT 7194
VILLAGE PARKWAY (APN 941-0210-001-07)
P A 08-003
WHEREAS, John Read, a representative of Oil Changen. Inc., has submitted an application
requesting approval for a Site Development Review to modify the txterior color scheme that consists of
black, grey and yellow for the existing Oil Changers building located at 7194 Village Parkway; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted a complete application which is on file and available for
review in the Community Development Department, for a Site Development Review for the above
described project; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the prOViSions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the project is Statutorily Exempt per Section 15301 of
the CEQA Guidelines, because it includes minor alteration of txisting public or private structures
involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 87-041 on June 1, 1987 approving a
Site Development Review to construct an Oil Change and lubrication facility with an exterior color
scheme consisting of white, red and brown colors.
WHEREAS, the Staff Report dated March 25, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference was
submitted recommending the Planning Commission deny a Site Devdopment Review to modify the color
scheme for the Oil Changers building; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said application on March 25,
2008; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations
and testimony herein above set forth and used their independent judgment to evaluate the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby find that:
A. The proposed Site Development Review, as conditioned, is not consistent with the purpose and
intent of Chapter 8.104 Site Development Review of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance in that: 1) The
proposed color scheme of black, grey and yellow is not corr.patible with the color scheme of the
surrounding properties: and 2) the proposed modifications of the existing exterior color scheme
will be not be consistent in color scheme of the originally approved Site Development Review
Resolution No. 87-041 CPA 87-048) which includes white, red and brown colors.
B. The proposed Site Development Review complies with the policies of the General Plan, the
Village Parkway Specific Plan, the development regulations established for the zoning district in
which it is located, and with the general requirements eBtablished in the Zoning Ordinance
because: 1) the existing Oil Changers is consistent with the General Plan and Village Parkway
Specific Plan land use designation of Retail/Office and Automotive which allows a vehicle oil and
lubrication facility; and 2) the proposed modifications to the l~xterior color scheme would not alter
the existing use of the subject property.
C. The proposed Site Development Review, will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons
residing or working in the vicinity or be detrimental to the public health, safety and general
welfare in that: 1) the proposed modifications to the project site are limited to the exterior color
scheme; and 2) the proposed project will comply with all City regulations.
D. The site development, including site layout, structures, vehieular access, circulation and parking,
setbacks, height, walls, public safety and similar elements, have been designed to provide a
desirable environment for the development because: I) the proposed modifications to the Oil
Changers building are limited to a revised exterior color scheme which will not alter the existing
site development.
E. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the approved development
because: 1) the proposed modification is limited to the exf,~rior color scheme which would not
modify or intensify the use of the site; and 2) there will be no increases to the existing square
footage of the building.
F. Impacts to views are addressed because: 1) the proposed rrodification is limited to the exterior
color scheme which would not impact views.
G. Impacts to existing slopes and topographic features are addressed because: 1) the site is relatively
flat; and 2) no changes to the existing topography are prOPOSed.
H. Architectural consideration, including the character, sca:e and quality of the design, the
architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, building materials and colors, screening
of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting, and similar elerr.ents have not been incorporated into
the project and as conditions of approval in order to insure compatibility of this development with
the development's design concept or theme and the character of adjacent buildings,
neighborhoods, and uses because: 1) the proposed color scheme includes black, grey and
contrasting yellow which are not consistent with the design concept and architectural theme of the
building; 2) the proposed color scheme consists of a dark color palette which is not consistent with
the color scheme that was originally approved by the Planning Commission (Resolution 87-041)
and included white, red, and tan colors; and 3) the proposed color scheme is not compatible with
the color scheme of surrounding buildings which have a colors scheme primarily consisting of
white, tan, and brown with red accents.
I. Landscape considerations, including the location, type, size, color, texture and coverage of plant
materials, provisions and similar elements have been considered to ensure visual relief and an
attractive environment for the public because: 1) no changes are proposed to the approved
landscape plan.
J. The approval of the Site Development Review (SDR) is consistent with the Dublin General Plan
and with the Village Parkway Specific Plan because: illhe Oil Changers is an existing auto
service use located within and existing building and is consistent with the General Plan and
Village Parkway Specific Plan land use designation of Retail/Office and Automotive; 2) the
proposed modification is limited to the exterior color scheme which is not consistent with the
approved Site Development Review (Resolution 87-041 ).
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K. Approval of this application complies with Chapter 8.58 relating to the Public Art Program
Contribution in that: the Site Development Review is not subject to the Public Art Contribution
requirement as noted in Chapter 8.58, section 8.58.040 fb and d) which states that tenant
improvement projects, remodeling, repair or construction of ;m existing structure is not subject to
the Public Art Contribution requirement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby deny
P A 08-003, a Site Development Review to modify the exterior color scheme for the existing Oil Changers
building, as generally depicted by the Site Plan, Elevations and written statement dated received January
14,2008 and March 5, 2008, stamped denied and on file with the Duhlin Planning Department.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of March 2008 by the following vote:
AYES:
Schaub, Tomlinson, Wehrenberg, Biddle and King
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
cib,Ci5J
PI . g Commjssio~Chair
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