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