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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PA 01-007 MONTESSORI PLUS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO EXPAND THE ENROLLMENT FOR A
MONTESSORI SCHOOL FROM 40 TO 60 STUDENTS WITHIN A 4,732 SQUARE FOOT
TENANT SPACE LOCATED AT 7234-7240 SAN RAMON ROAD, STROUDS PLAZA.
WHEREAS, the Applicant Rupa Narain, of Montessori Plus has requested approval of a Conditional
Use Permit to expand the approved Montessori school enrollment capacity from 40 students to 60 students
within a 4,732 square foot tenant space located at 7234-40 San Ramon Road, Strouds Plaza, in a PD Planned
Development Zoning District with C-1 Retail Commercial Base Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State Guidelines and the City
environmental regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and that
environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and is on file in the Dublin
Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS the Negative Declaration was distributed and properly noticed for a 20-day public
review period from on June 9, 2001 to June 29, 2001; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on said application on
July 10, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the application be approved; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and
testimony hereinabove set forth and used their independent judgment to make a decision; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that the proposed project is appropriate for the
s,ubj ect site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does find
that:
The proposed expansion of a Montessori school within Strouds Plaza, an existing retail commercial
center, is compatible with other land uses, transportation and service facilities in the vicinity because
the proposed use will provide day care and education for the children of workers in the surrounding
commercial area.
The proposed expansion will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working
in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare because the
impacts of the project to traffic and noise are less than significant.
The use will not be injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood because the Applicant
has agreed to mitigate off-site traffic and circulation impacts by the voluntary payment of $6,900 to
mitigate traffic impacts.
There are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to
ensure that the proposed use and related structures would not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, and welfare.
The subject site is physically suitable for the type, density and intensity of the use and related
structures being proposed because the vehicular trips this school will generate will occur before and
after peak retail and service hours.
The Montessori school expansion is not contrary to the specific intent clauses, development
regulations, and performance standards established for the C-1 zoning district because the conditions
of approval are required to insure that the use, which will be supportive of surrounding retail uses
through the provision of day care and education of workers in the surrounding commercial areas, is
compatible with those uses.
The proposed use is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and the San Ramon Specific Plan
subject to conditional use permit approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby approve
PA 01-007, Montessori Plus Conditional Use Permit amendment request to expand the existing Montessori
school enrollment from 40 students to 60 students within a 4,732 square foot tenant space located at 7234-40
San Ramon Road, Strouds Plaza, as generally depicted by the site plan, labeled Exhibit A, stamped approved
and on file with the Dublin Planning Department, subject to compliance with the following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of building
permits or establishment of use, and shall be subject to Planning Department review and approval. The
following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the
conditions of approval. [PL.] Planning, [BI Building, [PO] Police, [PW] Public Works [ADM]
Administration/City Attorney, [FIN1 Finance, IF] Alameda County Fire Department, [DSR] Dublin San
Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.
Approval. PA 01-007 Montessori Plus Conditional Use Permit is approved to expand an existing
school use enrollment capacity to a maximum of 60 students within 4,732 square foot tenant space at
7234-40 San Ramon Road, Strouds Plaza. This approval shall generally conform to the project plans
stamped approved, labeled Exhibit A and Exhibit B, consisting of two (2) sheets prepared by the
Applicant dated received by the Planning Department on May 1, 2001. [PL]
SCHOOL OPERATION:
2. Number of students. The school shall have a maximum enrollment of 60 students. [PL, B]
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3. Drop-off and pick-up of students. The Applicant shall be responsible for escorting each student
from the drop-off and pick-up area to and from the school [PO, PL]
4. Hours of operation. Hours of operation for the school shall be from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday. [PL]
5. Noise/Nuisances. The Applicant shall control all activities on the site so as not to create a nuisance to
the existing or surrounding businesses. No loudspeakers or amplified music shall be permitted to
project or be placed outside of the building. [PL, POI
6. Maintenance. The Applicant shall be responsible for cleaning up and disposing of school generated
trash and litter on-site and off-site within the neighborhood. [PL]
POLICE SECURITY
7. City of Dublin Non-Residential Security Requirements. All security hardware for the use must
comply with the City of Dublin Non-Residential Security Requirements. Security hardware must be
provided for all doors, windows, roof, vents, and skylights and any other areas per Dublin Police
Services recommendations and requirements. [PO, BI
8. Robbery, burglary, theft prevention and security program. The Applicant shall work with
Dublin Police Services on an ongoing basis to establish an effective robbery, burglary, theft
prevention and security program for the business. [PO]
FIRE PROTECTION
9. Regulations and requirements. The Applicant shall comply with Alameda County Department of
Environmental Health and Alameda County Fire Department regulations and requirements at all
times. [CO, F]
10. Sprinkler system. The Applicant shall provide documentation to Alameda County Fire Department
indicating that the existing sprinkler system has a current 5-year certification. IF]
11. Fire Drills. Fire drills shall be conducted on a monthly basis and a report filed with Al~tmeda County
Fire Department. IF]
BUILDING
12. Regulations and requirements. The applicant for the proposed school expansion shall obtain all
necessary permits from the Dublin Building Department and comply with all regulations and
requirements of the City and State Uniform Building Code. [BI
13. Rear exit path. The Applicant/Property Owner shall be responsible for maintaining the access path
to the rear of Building A and B clear and unobstructed at all times, lB, PL]
MISCELLANEOUS
14. Regulations and requirements. All necessary permits shall be obtained from the Alameda County
Fire Department. IF, BI
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Signs. Any signage on site shall be subject to the City's Sign Ordinance. [PL]
Annual review. On at least an annual basis, this Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to Zoning
Investigator Review and determination as to compliance with the conditions of approval. [PL]
Revocation of permit. The permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section
8.96.020.I of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of July 2001.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Cm. Johnson, Musser and Jennings
Cm. Fasulkey and Nassar /~(!,
elannin~£o~mlssion Chairperson
Community Development Director
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