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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-1999 PC MinutesA regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, August 10, 1999, in the Dublin Civic Center City Council Chambers. Chairperson Jennings called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners, Jennings, Johnson, Musser, and Hughes; Eddie Peabody Jr., Community Development Director; Mike Porto, Planning Consultant; Anne Kinney, Assistant Planner; and Gaylene Burkett, Recording Secretary. Absent: Cm. Oravetz PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Jennings led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The minutes from the June 22, 1999 meeting were approved as submitted. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mark Dorazio, Recycle enthusiast, wanted to propose a permanent recycle location in conjunction with the thrift stores in Dublin. He stated that he works at a goodwill trailer and people drop off large items such as mattresses and couches, and the Goodwill does not take large items. He would like to set up 2 large bins for the large items that get dropped off. He felt it was an interest to the public. Cm. Jennings asked Mr. Dorazio if he has spoken to the City Council about this issue. Mr. Dorazio responded no. Mr. Peabody stated he should talk to the City Clerk to get his item on the City Council agenda. He stated that the City Council is the correct body to hear his item. Mr. Dorazio stated he would contact the City Clerk. 86 Planning Commission August 10, 1999 Regular Meeting PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.1 PA 99-009 Dublin Ranch Phase I - Vesting Tentative Map Tract 6961 Residential Development for Neighborhood L-6. The project involves 117 detached single family homes on approximately 24.0 acres and a 0.9-acre open space/landscape parcel. Cm. Jennings asked for the staff report. Mike Porto, Planning Consultant presented the staff report. He gave a brief overview of the project. A Planned Development Rezone for all of Dublin Ranch Phase ! was approved in January of 1996, and was the first of three Planned Development approvals that have been granted by the City for the Dublin Ranch property. A Master Tentative Map (Tract 6925) for the Phase ! site was approved by the Planning Commission in January of 1998, which subdivided the area into several large parcels, resulting in the seven neighborhoods which were further subdivided and approved by the City in December 1998, and this project will be the final neighborhood. Neighborhood L-4 and L-1 were subdivided but L-6 was left as one large parcel. The item tonight is the further subdivision of L-6 neighborhood into 117 lots. All the other requirements of Dublin Ranch will apply to this project. This will complete all of the neighborhoods in Phase ! in terms of subdivisions. He concluded his presentation and recommended approval of the project. Cm. Musser asked how the water tank was going to be screened from view. Mr. Porto stated that question can be answered by Jim Templeton, with McKay and Somps. Cm. Johnson asked where access is to the tank. Mr. Porto stated that there is a landscaping plan that was approved in December that shows where the road is with the screening and the entrance. He said he could provide documentation to Cm. Johnson if he wanted. Jim Templeton, McKay and Somps stated that they are the Project Engineers for Dublin Ranch. He stated that the City of Pleasanton reservoir is a buried tank with only the top of the tank exposed. The elevation of the top of the tank is approximately 520 feet. The back fences of the houses along that area will shield the tank. There is an area of the tank, which is exposed about 3-4 feet high, and it should be shielded with the landscaping. Cm. Musser asked if the 515 elevation at the top of the tank, is the top of the berm? Mr. Templeton responded yes. The top of the berm sticks up some but not much more than the top of the tank. Cm. Musser asked if there were stairs to access the bottom of the tank? Mr. Templeton responded yes. There are a set of doors that open up and a stairwell down into the tank. 87 Planning Commission August 10, 1999 Regular Meeting Cm. Jennings asked if there were any other questions. Hearing none she closed the public hearing. On motion by Cm. Musser, seconded by Cm. Hughes, and with a vote of 4-0-1, with Cm. Oravetz absent, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted RESOLUTION NO. 99-26 APPROVING PA 99-009 THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR DUBLIN RANCH PHASE I (Tract No. 6961 - Neighborhood L6) 8.2 PA 99-004 Tri-Valley SPCA, Conditional Use Permit, Site Development Review and Development Agreement. The Applicant has requested that this project be removed from Planning Commission consideration at this time; and be re-scheduled for Planning Commission review at a future undetermined date. Mr. Peabody recommended this item to be tabled. He stated that this item will be re-advertised when they are ready to come back before the Planning Commission. Cm. Jennings opened the Public Hearing and recommended the item be tabled. On motion by Cm. Hughes, seconded by Cm. Johnson, with a vote of 4-0-1 with Cm. Oravetz absent, the Planning Commission unanimously agreed to table PA 99-004 to a future date. 9.1 New or Unfinished Business Mr. Peabody went over the upcoming schedule. He stated that the Council will be looking at next years work programs. The downtown area, the west Dublin BART Station, the Montgomery Wards shopping center, a General Plan Amendment Study for west Dublin and an affordable housing recommendation program. Another program that staff will be working on is telecommunications. Staff will make a presentation before the City Council next week to get a clear direction on these projects. The Sign Ordinance will be amended and staff is recommending that a committee be appointed. At the September 7th City Council meeting there was a request for a General Plan Amendment for John DiManto's property by Kaufman & Broad. There aren't many of the usual type applications at the moment that come before the Commission; those will come later on in the fall. Cm. Jennings asked if the City has considered provisions for senior housing. Mr. Peabody stated that is one of the programs that will be looked at in the near future. Mr. Peabody stated staff will set up a field trip on September 25, 1999. He stated staff wanted the Commission to see some projects that may come up in the Planning Commission meetings. 88 Planning Commission August 10, 1999 Regular Meeting Mr. Porto stated that on the field trip, they would be going to the San Jose and Fremont areas to look at high-density residential sites. He stated that they would also look at the downtown area in Walnut Creek and Danville. Cm. Jennings asked what is going to happen to the downtown area of Dublin. The new Town Center may take away from the existing downtown area. Mr. Peabody stated there is a proposal being looked at by BART. It is the City's intention that the Town Center does not affect the existing downtown area. Mr. Porto stated that the Town Center will not take away from the existing Dublin uses. There was a real concern to not take away from existing downtown area. Cm. Jennings stated she has been hearing from residents in the area that there will be a "them and us" type of neighborhoods. There was a concern that there would be a division of Dublin. Mr. Peabody said there is a lot of activity in the downtown area and in west Dublin. Some of the projects will be drawn to the downtown area. There is a Home Depot Expo project that is proposed for the downtown area that will draw many people to the area. There have also been conversations regarding the Shamrock Village Center being renovated. Cm. Johnson stated that there has been some discussion about office buildings near the BART Station. Mr. Peabody responded there is talk about office buildings, a hotel, residential use and a parking structure on the Dublin side. Also a parking structure on the Pleasanton side. Cm. Johnson asked if Crown Chevrolet is still planning to move to Eastern Dublin. Mr. Peabody said to the best of his knowledge they are moving. Cm. Johnson stated that it would be a benefit for Dublin to get the open space in the western hills and build 3,000 homes. Dublin could end up with houses along the ridgelines on the Castro Valley side. He stated that the Chamber of Commerce asked him to be on the sign committee. Mr. Peabody stated it would be up to the City Council, but he did not have any objections. He stated for the Commissioner's to try and keep their calendars clear on September 25th to attend the field trip. ADOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 89 Planning Commission August 10, 1999 Regular Meeting Respectfully submitted, ATTEST: Planning Commission Chairperson Community Development Director 9o Planning Commission August 10, 1999 Regular Meeting