Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-1998 PC MinutesA regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, October 13, 1998, in the Dublin Civic Center City Council Chambers. Commissioner Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Johnson, Oravetz, and Musser; Eddie Peabody, Community Development Director; Dennis Carrington, Senior Planner; Tasha Huston, Associate Planner and Gaylene Burkett, Recording Secretary. Absent: Cm. Jennings and Hughes PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Johnson led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA The minutes of the September 22, 1998, meeting were approved as submitted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None Planning Commission Meeting 86 October 13, 1998 8.1 PA 97-040 Casterson Property Development Agreement Tasha Huston, Associate Planner presented the staff report. She gave a brief description of the project. She stated that the item is a residential development project of 109 homes on approximately 19-acres in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area. The Casterson site is bounded by Tassajara Road on the east side, the Koller Property to the north, and Alameda County land to the south (which is currently used as a PG&E vehicle staging area), and Gleason Road is immediately south of this property. Tassajara Creek currently meanders in an area, which will be preserved as Open Space. The remainder of the parcel will be developed with Medium Density homes. The Zoning Ordinance requires that a Development Plan be adopted to establish regulations for the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the property. The Development Plan implements the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan goals by further refining the land uses and standards for development, and are consistent with the City's goals and policies. Overall, the project incorporates many visual and practical amenities, as well as attractive design elements, which contribute to a well-planned community. City Departments and service agencies have reviewed the project, and their comments have been incorporated into the Conditions of Approval. With the minor land use map amendments, the proposed project is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and represents an appropriate project for the site. Therefore, Staff recommends approval of the Casterson Property Planned Development. Cm. Johnson asked if anyone had any questions, heating none he closed the public hearing. On motion by Cm. Oravetz, and seconded by Cm. Musser with a vote of 3-0-2 with Cm. Jennings and Cm. Hughes absent the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98-44 THE CITY OF DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PA 97-040 THE CASTERSON PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Cm. Oravetz asked why the applicant was not present. Ms. Huston stated they had a conflict in scheduling, staffhad worked with the applicant and all the details had been ironed out. 8.2 PA 98-042 San Ramon Valley Shopping Center Planned Development Rezone. Planning Commission Meeting 87 October 13, 1998 Mr. Carrington stated the applicant had the flu and could not make the public hearing. Mr. Carrington gave a brief description of the project. He stated that the center is owned by Duckett - Wilson and Lucky stores. Duckett-Wilson is proposing is to change the C-N zoning to a PD zoning to add four use types. This rezone would allow Animal Sales and Services, (Health Services Clinic Retail General and School-Commercial) a health clinic, retail-general and school commercial use, in addition to other uses. The rezone also proposes to change two existing use types that are currently allowed by a Conditional Use Permit (eating and drinking establishment and parking lotJgarage-commercial) before the Zoning Administrator to be a permitted use and staff recommends that remain a Conditional Use. The staff report lists the definitions of the various use types out of the existing Zoning Ordinance. There are no physical changes proposed to the shopping center. They will come back at a later date with a Site Development Review to help fill the six vacant shops. A Condition of Approval relating to the public facilities fee that should be deleted, in conversation with the Finance Director, the public facilities fee does not apply to existing structures that aren't being expanded. He concluded his presentation and stated that staff recommends approval. Cm. Musser asked if the applicant had specific tenants lined up and if they would have a parking garage. Mr. Carrington stated that staffwould be talking about a parking garage for that location. Cm. Oravetz asked what else would be going in that center. Mr. Carrington stated that the veterinarian was the only other tenant that he knew of at this time. Cm. Johnson asked what happened to the Shell station Mr. Peabody stated that they never came back in. Mr. Carrington stated that if Shell does not take action within a year, the approval would be null and void. Cm. Musser had concerns on the drive through restaurants and wants them to come back before the Planning Commission, not at the Community Development Director level. Mr. Carrington stated any drive through would have to come back before the Planning Commission. Cm. Johnson stated there was a Chinese restaurant in that center which is gone; any other restaurant can come back in, and the Planning Commission should leave it that way. Cm Musser asked about school uses. Planning Commission Meeting 88 October 13, 1998 Mr. Peabody stated that Mr. Carrington wrote it up so it would be a commercial school use such as real estate school, or cooking school and not a child care or children's school. Cm. Oravetz asked what Greg Reuel's feelings were on that. Mr. Carrington stated he felt Mr. Reuel would want the shopping center to be successful. Cm. Oravetz asked if the center would be repaved? Mr. Carrington responded yes, the repaving would be done when they work on the structures. There is some concern that Lucky will not do their part of the parking lot. On motion by Cm. Musser, seconded by Cm. Oravetz and with a vote of 3-0-2, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98-45 THE CITY OF DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PA 98-042 DUCKETT-WILSON RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 46 THE CITY OF DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT REZONE / DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PA 98-042, SAN RAMON VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER (DUCKETT-WILSON) 8.3 PA 98-058 Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 8.84, Sign Regulations, (relating to Directional Tract Signs and Off-Site Residential Development Directional Signs), of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) Mr. Carrington gave a brief outline of the amendment. The City Attorney added a last minute change and he passed out pictures of illegal signs now existing in Dublin. The idea was to create a new type of sign, the Offsite Residential Development Direction Sign and the idea was for the development industry to pay for it. He stated that he and Mr. Peabody had met with members of the development community and they preferred to have their logo on the sign. Staff was suggesting that there not be a logo on the sign. There would be a bond required for the removal Planning Commission Meeting 89 October 13, 1998 of the sign. Once the City starts to build out, and the signs start looking bad, staffrecommended the signs be moved closer to the development. He made a few minor changes on page 4 of the ordinance, under prohibited signs, he duplicated portable signs which needs to be deleted, and the last page of the ordinance should state "any sections of this ordinance being changed should be re-lettered or re-numbered." He stated that staff recommends approval of the project. Mr. Peabody stated that this type of program is used in other cities. There will be a lot of development occurring at the same time and it works very well at major intersections. The objective here is to get visibility for the business. Cm. Musser asked how this would affect Western Dublin. Mr. Carrington stated there is still development in the western hills and they can place one on San Ramon Road. Mr. Peabody stated that it would be in the Eastern Dublin area where this would be most effective. Cm. Musser stated that the staff report states each development is limited to one panel on an individual sign. What happens on a two face sign? Mr. Peabody stated that it could be on both sides. Mr. Carrington stated he could add the wording to reflect that. On motion by Cm. Oravetz, seconded by Cm. Musser, with changes noted, and with a vote of 3- 0-2, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted RESOLUTION NO. 98 - 47 RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.84, SIGN REGULATIONS, (RELATING TO DIRECTIONAL TRACT SIGNS AND OFF-SITE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONAL SIGNS), OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE(ZONING ORDINANCE) Mr: Peabody talked about Dublin Ranch Tentative Map and that it is an unusual project due to multiple maps and multiple uses. Staff would like to hold a study session on November 24th to go over the development. There was consensus to hold a study session on November 24'h. Mr. Peabody went over upcoming items on future agendas. Planning Commission Meeting 90 October 13, 1998 Cm. Johnson stated the buildings between Wards and Target are being tom down and Viking is parking their tracks at the closed Copeland store. Mr. Peabody stated staff would look into it. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Planning Commiss~n ChairperSon ATTEST: ~C~n~ ~u~ ~-ty D~evelo p ment!,Ibi~:ec0or Planning Commission Meeting 91 October 13, 1998