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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-08-2000 PC MinutesA regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, February 8, 2000, in the Dublin Civic Center City Council Chambers. Cm. Hughes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Hughes, Oravetz, Jennings, Johnson, and Musser, Eddie Peabody Jr., Community Development Director; Dennis Carrington, Senior Planner; Michael Porto, Planning Consultant; Kevin Van Katwyk, Senior Civil Engineer; Regina Adams, Code Enforcement Officer; and Maria Carrasco, Recording Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Hughes led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The minutes from the January 25, 2000 meeting were approved as submitted. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING - 8.1 Continue the Public Hearing to February 22, 2000 for PA 98-062 Greenbriar Property Planned Development Rezone, General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan Amendment, Vesting Tentative Map and Site Development Review located on the Yarra Yarra Ranch within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area on the west side of Tassajara Road, north of the Casterson Development. Cm. Hughes asked for the staff report. Planning Commission 11 February 8, 2000 Regular Meeting Mr. Carrington stated that the staff report is not ready for the project. There is environmental documentation that needs to be finalized. Staff is requesting the hearing be continued to February 22nd. He suggested that the Planning Commission open the public hearing, take public testimony from anyone who could not attend the February 22na meeting, deliberate and continue the public hearing to February 22ncl. Cm. Hughes asked if anyone wished to address the Commission that could not attend the February 22nd meeting; hearing none, he asked for a motion to continue the public hearing to the February 22'~d Planning Commission meeting. On motion by Cm. Musser, and 2nd by Cm. Oravetz, the Planning Commission unanimously agreed to continue the Greenbriar public hearing to the February 22na Planning Commission meeting. 9. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9.1 Overview of Pending Public Works Projects in Eastern Dublin as Conditioned by the Planning Commission Mike Porto presented the staff report. He stated that he and Kevin Van Katwyk, Senior Civil Engineer will give the presentation. Staff has brought a series of Eastern Dublin projects to the Planning Commission that has conditions of approval that requires the applicant to build significant roadway improvements in Eastern Dublin. He showed some overheads to the Commissioners. Mr. Van Katwyk stated that Dublin has approved a significant amount of projects within the past few years, which encumbers roads and utilities. Public Works Staff has developed precise alignments of all the roads. He explained how a traffic study is done for an area based on the land use for that area. He discussed the current and future roadway widening projects for Hacienda Drive, Dublin Blvd., and Central Parkway. The intersection at Dublin Blvd., and Tassajara Road will be so large that a special overhang/mass arm will need to be imported for the traffic signal. Mr. Peabody asked Mr. Van Katwyk how the proposed intersection at Dublin Blvd. and Tassajara Road compares to the intersection at San Ramon Road. Mr. Van Katwyk stated the intersection at Dublin Blvd., and Tassajara Road is approximately 40 feet longer. The improvements to Tassajara Road are being constructed by Shea Development. A new overcrossing will also be constructed with this interchange project. Cm. Oravetz asked if BART will run under the new overpass. Mr. Van Katwyk responded yes. He stated that eventually Fallon Road will extend to Tassajara Road and tie into the Silvera property. Cm. Johnson asked how far east will Dublin Blvd. be extended. Mr. Van Katwyk stated that Dublin Blvd. will eventually tie into Airway Blvd. in Livermore. Planning Commission 12 February 8, 2000 Regular Meeting Cm. Johnson asked if there are any other roads that would extend out to Livermore. Mr. Van Katwyk stated that Central Parkway will also extend to Fallon Road. Cm. Oravetz asked who pays for the Fallon Road extension to Airway Blvd. Mr. Van Katywk stated it is included in the TIF program. The City of Dublin will eventually be in a contribution portion with the City of Livermore. Cm. Oravetz asked if the road extensions from Dublin to Livermore could possibly be accelerated? There are traffic problems on 1-580 in the morning. Mr. Van Katwyk said the developer will only construct their required improvements. Mr. Peabody said there aren't any water or sewer facilities out there and they usually are developed along with street improvements. Cm. Jennings asked if the City of Dublin is negotiating with the City of Pleasanton on improving the area to Pimlico Drive. Mr. Van Katwyk responded yes; and have worked out freeway agreements as well. Cm. Jennings asked if the negotiations with Pleasanton are going well? Mr. Van Katwyk responded yes. Cm. Oravetz asked if there was a plan being worked on for 1-580 to help alleviate some of the traffic. Mr. Van Katwyk said the City meets every month with Caltrans. The City is working with Caltrans on improving the arterials to take some of the traffic. Cm. Johnson asked if Caltrans has ever done any studies on the reason there are traffic jams on freeways? Mr. Van Katywk responded that Caltrans is aware of those problems. The TIF money and the required fees from Caltrans is used for improvements. He stated that he can't answer his question directly, but will eventually be worked out. Mr. Peabody thanked Kevin Van Katwyk. He introduced Regina Adams the New Code Enforcement Officer. He stated that she came from the City of Oakland where she worked on Section 8 inspections. Ms. Adams, stated that she has been very busy and has processed 154 cases since mid December. The th th new sign ord was adopted on January 18 and will go into effect February 18 . She discussed the changes to the Sign Ordinance on prohibited and allowable promotional signs and balloons. Mr. Peabody said that the large balloons can't be larger than 15 inches in diameter or 10 feet above the ground. Planning Commission 13 February 8, 2000 Regular Meeting Ms. Adams stated that vehicular signs over 9 feet are prohibited. Those businesses with signs less than 9 feet must be parked in a space designated for parking and can't be parked for more than 24 hours continuously. Mr. Peabody said that Music Unlimited on Dublin Blvd. has an illegal sign on their truck because it is too large. Cm. Oravetz asked how the process worked when addressing a business with a violation. Ms. Adams stated the business would receive a letter with a time frame to correct the violation. Cm. Oravetz asked what is the process if the violation isn't taken care of. Ms. Adams stated that they would receive a citation. Cm. Johnson asked if the truck at Music Unlimited would eventually be towed if the violation weren't taken care of. Ms. Adams stated they would receive a citation and then the City would go with due process. Cm. Musser asked what the fees are of the citation. Mr. Peabody stated it is $100 for the first citation, $200 for the second and $500 for the third. Anything beyond that could be civil or misdemeanor charges. Cm. Jennings asked if anyone addressed the City Council on flags attached to poles for new development. Mr. Peabody responded no. Cm. Jennings stated that the signs for new development are very temporary. Ms. Adams stated that the City is working on having the new developments apply for a Master Sign Program with the Planning Department. Cm. Jennings asked if the new developers have been notified with the City's requirements of a Master Sign Program. Ms. Adams stated the developers were sent letters with the changes to the sign ordinance and are encouraged to file for Master Sign Program. Cm. Oravetz asked how they address the moving signs or the guy advertising with a mattress. Ms. Adams stated that moving signs advertising new homes are prohibited. Many of the developers aren't aware that moving signs are prohibited. The moving signs could be a potential traffic hazard. Planning Commission 14 February 8, 2000 Regular Meeting Ms. Adams stated that many of the businesses have merchandise out on the weekends. She will do random sweeps on the weekends to curtail this type of activity. She discussed property maintenance issues and recreational vehicles that people are living in. Cm. Jennings asked what the time frame is to correct residential violations. Ms. Adams stated 15 days to correct the violation. Cm. Jermings asked when does the City start fining a person for a violation that is not corrected. Ms. Adams stated the City could start fining immediately. Cm. Jennings asked the amount of the fine. Mr. Peabody responded it is $100 for the first, $200 for the second and $500 for the third. Cm. Jennings asked what recourse is taken if the violation is still not corrected after the resident is fined. Mr. Peabody stated that the resident is subject to civil or criminal proceedings. Ms. Adams stated that she has a database to tract when zoning clearance permits expire. She asked if anyone had any questions. Cm. Johnson asked about sheds or accessory structures on a residential lot. Ms. Adams stated she has gotten referrals on sheds and accessory structures and is working on it. Cm. Oravetz asked what the City does with a shed that has been they're for years. Mr. Peabody stated that accessory structures and sheds are done on a complaint basis only. Ms. Adams stated that when a complaint is received, they are notified to come in and apply for a permit and meet the setback requirements. Cm. Johnson asked Ms. Adams what the status is on the addresses he asked her to check on. Ms. Adams stated they have been permitted and approved except one shed. She stated that she is working with the resident to resolve it. Cm. Johnson asked about the little white house that is a second unit addition. Ms. Adams stated that it is a gazebo with a hot tub and is permitted. Cm. Jennings asked if the Contra Costa Association of Realtors know about the Sign Ordinance revision. Ms. Adams responded that she has contacted the corporate realtor offices and has sent the sign ordinance amendments. Planning Commission 15 February 8, 2000 Regular Meeting Cm. Johnson asked if she has had a chance to talk to anyone at the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Adams responded no. Cm. Johnson recommended that she speak with Nancy Fealey at the Chamber of Commerce to keep her informed with Code Enforcement issues that relate to the businesses in Dublin. Mr. Peabody said wont be at next Planning Commission meeting. He talked about the upcoming Planner's Conference in Monterey. He recommended that Cm. Oravetz attend the 4:00 p.m. meeting with Cm. Hughes on February 22nd to discuss the public hearing items at the Planning Commission meeting. ADOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ATTEST: Community eve opment ~rector Planning Commission Chairperson Planning Commission 16 February 8, 2000 Regular Meeting