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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22-1991 Item 8.2c 90-113 Dublin Meadows SignCITY OF DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF RE13ORT Meeting Date: January 22, 1991 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Planning Staff PREPARED BY: Charlie Haims, Project Planner 4 W (A(>'a SUBJECT: PA 90-113 Dublin Meadow: Directional Tract Sign Conditional Use Permit located on the east side of San Ramon Road north of Dublin Boulevard and the Chevron Service Station GENERAL INFORMATION: PROJECT: Conditional Use Permit :--equest to allow one 4' x 8' Directional Tract Sign on undeveloped property on the east side of San Ramon Road north of Dublin Boulevard and the Chevron Service Station. APPLICANT: Bernard Hawkins Sign Technology 4775 Hannover Place Fremont, CA 94538 PROPERTY OWNER: See's Candies 2.10 E1 Camino Real South San Francisco, CA 94080 LOCATION: San Ramon Road/Dublin Boulevard ASSESSOR PARCEL: 941-305-34 PARCEL SIZE: 1.21± acres GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Retail/Office DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DESIGNATION: Development Zone 5, San Ramon Road Retail EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USE: C-1; Retail Business, Vacant undeveloped lot ----------------------------------------------------------------- COPIES TO: Applicant Owner ITEM NO. Sac. Address File PAGE.I ._ OF IL SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North: Plant Nursery; C-1, Retail Business South: Service Station; C-1, Retail Business East: El Pollo Loco Restaurant; C-1, Retail Business West: San Ramon Road right-of-way ZONING HISTORY: PA 85-081: On October 21, 1985, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit for a Directional Tract Sign (Heritage Commons) for Diamond Signs. PA 86-078: On August 18, 1986, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit for a Directional Tract Sign (K & B California Vista) for Sign Technology, Inc. PA 87-005: On February 17, 1987, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit for a Directional Tract Sign (Vista Green) for Diamond Signs. PA 87-006: On February 17, 1987, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit for a Directional Tract Sign (Coral Gate) for Diamond Signs. PA 88-058: On June 20, 1988, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit for Directional Tract Sign (Kildara) for Diamond Signs. PA 90-053: On August 20, 1990, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit for continued use of Directional Tract Sign (Kildara) for Marketshare, Inc. PA 90-075: On October 1, 1990, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit for Direction Tract Sign (Torrey Pines) for RGM. PA 90-101: On December 17, 1990, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit for Direction Tract Signage (Images) for Marketshare, Inc. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Section 8-87.60 A) requires the approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Directional Tract Sign in any district. Section 8-94.0 states that conditional uses must be analyzed to determine 1) whether or not the use is required by the public -2- PAGE OF 21` need; 2) whether or not the use will be prcperly related to other land uses, transportation and service facilities in the vicinity; 3) whether or not the use will materially affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity; and 4) whether or not the use will be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards established for the district in which it is located. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Categorically Exempt under Section 15311, Class 11(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines in that it involves the placement of an off-premise sign. NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the January 22, 1991 hearing was published in the local newspaper, mailed tc adjacent property owners, and posted in public buildings. ANALYSIS: The Applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (PA 90-113) to allow one Directional Tract Sign for the Dublin Meadows residential development pro-ect on the currently undeveloped parcel located on the east sidE! Of San Ramon Road, north of Dublin Boulevard and the Chevron service station. The Applicant is requesting two other Directional Tract Signs for Dublin Meadows, one at Dougherty Road, the other at Silvergate Drive. They are being considerE!d under separate planning applications PA 90-111 and PA 90-112. The proposed sign is a 10 foot tall, single faced sign with a total of 32 square feet (4 feet x 8 feet) of sign area identifying the name of the subdivision and directions for reaching the development. The sign would be perpendicular to San Ramon Road with a 5 foot setback from the south side property line. The proposed sign would be set back approximately 20 feet from the west property line, and is intendE!d to be read by northbound traffic. This lot has supported other Directional Tract Signs in the past. The Images and Torrey Pines development currently have signs on this parcel. The Images' approval. (PA 90-101) expires December 27, 1992 and Torrey Pines' approv«1 (PA 90-075) expires October 1, 1992. Dublin Meadows is currently requesting occupancy for the first two phases. The draft resolution grELnts a two year time period for the Conditional Use Permit, which is standard for this type of permit. The proposed sign is consistent with the City's Zoning ordinance in all aspects (size, height, location and sign content), and it has been reviewed by all ELpplicable departments. -3- PAGE ?-:2 OF RECOMMENDATIONS: FORMAT: 1) Open public hearing and hear Staff presentation. 2) Take testimony from Applicant and the public. 3) Question Staff, Applicant and the public. 4) Close public hearing and deliberate. 5) Adopt resolution approving conditional Use Permit PA 90-113, or give Staff anc'. Applicant direction and continue the matter. ACTION: Adopt resolution, Exhibit B, approving PA 90-113 Dublin Meadows Conditional Use Permit. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A: Exhibit B: Background At Attachment 1: Attachment 2: Attachment 3: Sign Elevation and Site Plan Draft Resolution tachments• Written Statement Security Deposit Agreement Location Map -4- PAGE? OF 1.Z RESOLUTION NO. 91 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN --------------------------------------------------------------------- APPROVING PA 90-113 DUBLIN MEADOWS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR USE OF A DIRECTIONAL TRACT SIGN LOCATED ON THE VACANT LOT ON THE EAST SIDE OF SAN RAMON ROAD, NORTH OF DUBLIN EOULEVARD AND THE CHEVRON SERVICE STATION (APN 941-3C5-34) WHEREAS, Bernie Hawkins, representing Sign Technology, filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit requESt to allow a Directional Tract Sign on the east side of Sar,. Ramon Road, north of Dublin Boulevard, adjacent to the Chevron Station; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold. a public hearing on said application on January 22, 1991; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the application has been reviewE!d in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be categorically exempt under Section. 15311, Class 11(a) and WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the application be conditionally approved; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning commission does hereby find: A. The proposed project will serve a pL:blic need by providing directional information to the general public for a housing development under construction, Dublin Meadows. B. The use will be properly related to other land uses and transportation and service facilitiE!s in the vicinity, as the proposed use will be compatible to the type and nature of operations typically found in thE! neighborhood. C. The use, under all circumstances and conditions of this particular case, will not materially adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, as all applicable regulations will be met. D. The use will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards established for the district in which it is to be located, in that conditions have been applied to insure conformance with the Zoning Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby conditionally approve Conditional Use 1,ermit PA 90-113 as shown EXHIBIT e PAGE ? OF 1.? by materials labeled "Exhibit All stamped approved and on file with the Dublin Planning Department, subject to the following conditions. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied 1. PA 90-113 is approved for the placement of a 4 foot x 8 foot directional tract sign on the vacant lot on the east side of San Ramon Road, north of Dublin Boulevard and the Chevron Service Station (APN 941-305-34). The use shall generally conform to the plans submitted with PA 90-113, dated received November 15, 1990 and January 8, 1991, Exhibit A, on file with the Dublin Planning Department and subject to conditions of approval. 2. The sign shall have a maximum single-faced area of 32 square feet (a double-faced sign with a maximum area of 32 square feet on each sign face may be used) and a maximum height of 12 feet. 3. The tract sign shall not obstruct the visibility of motorists, pedestrians or cyclists. Any relocation of the sign shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director prior to being moved. 4. The Applicant and Property owner shall keep the site clear of overgrown weeds, vegetation and trash around the sign and maintain the site in a well kept manner at all times. 5. This approval shall remain in effect until February 1, 1993, or until the last lot/unit is sold, whichever occurs first. 6. This Conditional Use Permit approval shall be null and void in the event the approved sign copy is removed for a consecutive one month period. 7. The Applicant shall remove said sign and the entire sign support structure upon expiration of this Conditional Use Permit approval. 8. The Applicant shall post a security deposit with the City of Dublin in the amount of $500.00 to secure the faithful performance of Condition #7 (removal of sign). The security deposit shall be submitted in a form acceptable to the City Attorney (see Security Deposit Agreement attached) and guarantee that these funds will be available and tftat the instrument of credit will remain effective until March 31, 1993. An alternate instrument of credit may be used subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. 9. This Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to Zoning Investigator review and determination as to compliance with the Conditions of Approval. - 2 - PAGE b - OF Lo_l 10. This permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms of conditions of this permit shall be subject to citation. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of January, 1991. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Planning Commission Chairperson ATTEST: Planning Director - 3 - PAGE.? OF P'" Ili ijj O z? c Z N Q c 1 Orr eY ??,n e s 1jUF37tAN 60ULeVAKD RE CEIV,:D NOV 9 1590 12 DUBLIN PLANNING EXHIBIT A PAGE ?ar!% 3;R, t G\ f 41- 0 tz d 0 3 1" 177 3 d ? 0 to N ?Y C/D ° O ? v' a n RECEIVED DEG 0 6 1990 PqG-Il3 DUBLIN PLANNING Date: Scale: SIGN TECHNOLOGY/ 4775 Hannover Place / Fremont, CA 94538 If 415 226.0706 / FAX 415 226-084 Revisedl Revs. No. a ll PAGE r 0001, November 12, 1990 Planning Department 6500 Dublin Blvd. Dublin, Ca. 94568 To Whom It May Concern, Sign Technology is assisting the developers, Prime Vest, in the marketing of their subdivision, Dublin Meadows, situated in the City of Dublin, To do this we wish to locate three subdivision directional signs within the city so that potential home buyers may find the subdivision without difficulty. Home buyers looking for new subdivisions soon become frustrated if they can't find them easily and will drive on to other divisions in nearby cities that are easier to find. A rapid sale of these condominiums not only helps the developer, but also the City of Dublin. Bernard Hawkins Leasing Manager RECEIVES Ti? DUBLIN PLANN!NG AS tiT 1 SECURITY DEPOSIT AGREEMENT This Agreement is made on between the City of Dublin ("City") and Sign Technology, 4775 Hannover Place, Fremont, CA 94538 ("Applicants"). 1. The Applicants have agreed to remove the three (3) directional tract signs approved for the Dublin Meadows Housing Development (PA 90-111, PA 90-112, and PA 90-113); one located on the east side of San Ramon Road (APN 941-305- 34), one located on the northwest corner of San Ramon Road and Silvergate Drive (11960 Silvergate Drive), and one located on the east side of Dougherty Road at 5971 Dougherty Road, as identified in the resolution of approval for PA 90- 111, PA 90-112, and PA 90-113 (Exhibit B attached). 2. The Applicant agrees to submit to the city a security deposit in the amount of One Thousand :give Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($1,500.00) in one of t:Ze following forms: A. Cash B. Cashier's Check C. Certificate of Deposit made to the City of Dublin with interest accruing to the purchaser. D. An irrevocable Letter of Credit from a federally insured bank or savings and loan association, in the format specified by the City. E. A passbook savings account where withdrawal is predicated on a signature by the Dublin City Manager. 3. In the event that said signs are not removed within the time frame established by the resolutions of approval, the Planning Director may use some or all of the security deposit to remove said signs. 4. Upon satisfactory removal of said signs, and at the request of the Applicant, the City shall release any remaining security deposit to Sign Technology, 4775 Hannover Place, Fremont, CA 94538. 5. 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