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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 013-83 AlbertsonParkVarian RESOLUTION NO. 13 - 83 A RESOLUTION' OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF DUBLIN GRANTING PARKING VARIANCE TO ALBERTSON's STORE AT REGIONAL STREET & AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD WHEREAS, Albertson's, Inc., wishes to expand the size of their store at Regional Street and Amador Valley Boulevard by 8,208 square feet and not provide any new parking for the addition; and WHEREAS, the existing parking for the Dublin Plaza Shopping Center, of Which Albertson's is a part, is currently shy parking as per existing City parking requirements; and WHEREAS, ample parking is available within the Dublin Plaza Shopping Center, based on existing tenant mix, the amount of parking currently and proposed to be available; and WHEREAS, the proposed additions will maintain efficient and safe pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns; and WHEREAS, the expansion of Albertson's will be to the benefit of the City of Dublin as conditioned below; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that: 1. There are special circumstances including the site's configuration, lot line locations, and the location of the pedestrian arcade, and vehicular circulation patterns, which restrict the Albertson's ability to expand in an economical manner, which is available to similarly zone property, where additional parking spaces are available. 2. The granting of the variance will not be a special privilege which is inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone, given that the other property owners within the Dublin Plaza Shopping Center agree with the granting of the variances, and that reciprocal parking arrangements cause Albertson's parking to be viewed as part and parcel to that of 'the entire center. 3. The granting of the variances will not 'De detrimental to persons or property in the area or to the public welfare, since pedestrian and vehicular circulation patterns will allow safe travel through the center, and since fire protection is provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council grants a variance to the parking requirements for the Dublin Plaza Shopping Center to permit Albertson's to expand its size by a maximum of 8,208 sq. ft., as shown on Exhibit "A" and that a maximum of 105 parking spaces may be waived for the entire shopping center, as proposed by Albertson's, subject to the following conditions: 1. Written statements shall be filed with the City Planning Department, prior to issuance of a Building Permit, that show that all of the property owners in the Dublin Plaza Center agree with the parking variance and Building Code variance. Such agreement is also to be evidenced in the amended and certified Declaration of Encumbrances. 2. When Albertson's applies for the necessary Site Development Review, their plans shall include: a) an enclosed trash area of sufficient size to contain their trash and miscellaneous refuse needs; b) several additional trees are to be installed within Albertson's lot to break up the visual expanse of asphalt and create a buffer to adjacent development; c) additional provisions shall be made for pedestrian and vehicular circulation access, including, but not limited to, access to the GEMCO property, should GEMCO agree to provide a connection on their property. 3. The addition is to be compatible in design and materials to that of the existing structure, so as to blend with it. All mechanical equipment and the like is to 'be screned from view. 4. A safe pedestrian walkway shall be constructed from Amador~Valley Boulevard to the Albertson's store. 5. Significant architectural improvements shall be incorporated into the project. These improvements shall include but not be limited to: a) features; Improved covered arcade with landscaping and other design b) Maintenance of a two-way driveway with a minimum 28' width. 6. Albertson's shall agree to participate, in an amount based on its proportionate share of the total building area, in a future parking study for the shopping center, s'hould the City decide to conduct one. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28th day of March, 1983. AYES: Councilmern'bers Burton, Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt and Mayor Snyder ATTEST: NOES: None ABSENT: None City Cl~r~ Mayor