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6500 DUBLIN BLVD.
SUITE 100 (415) 829-4916
DUBLIN, CA 94568
AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: March 28, 1983
SUBJECT: PA 82-013 Albertson'.s Variance
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: Pre-Hearing Staff Analysis including
Resolutions
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open Public Hearing, Hear Public
Comment, Close Public Hearing.
2. Make the three findings indicated on
page 8 of the Pre-Hearing Staff Analysis
3. Adopt the resolutions approving the
parking and building code variances
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The applicant, Albertson's, would like
to expand their store by enclosing the! front arcade and
extending their building into the northerly side yard. This
would increase the store's size by 8,208 sq.ft. Two major
concerns arise with the proposal:
1) The entire shopping center, which Albertson's is
located in, was built to its maximum size with no extra
parking spaces available. A parking variance of 105 spaces
would be necessary for the proposed expansion.
2) When the shopping center was constructed, a
Building Code variance was granted, in part, to permit a
larger floor area than typically allowed. A 60-ft. sideyard
was a condition of approval. The proposed expansion would
require a modification of the previous Building Code
variance.
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ITEM NO. COPIES TO: Applicant
Five issues regarding the parking variance need to be
addressed:
1. Is the parking variance reasonable?
2. What precedent would the variance set?
3. Should the parking requirement of the Zoning
ordinance be studied instead'?
4. Will the variance have a negative impact on the
overall operation and effectiveness of the
shopping center?
5. Should a parking study be undertaken before acting
on the variance?
The attached Pre-Hearing Staff Analysi:i discusses these
issues and contains additional informa-=ion regarding
recommended conditions, and an alternative approach that
would involve the preparation of a comprehensive site plan
for the entire shopping center. The Planning Commission and
Staff recommend that the variances be approved subject to
the conditions indicated. The applicant prefers these
recommendations rather than the alternative approach.
Should the Council prefer the alternate approach of having a
comprehensive site plan prepared for the entire shopping
center, Council should direct Staff to secure estimates of
such work and revise the conditions accordingly.