The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutPCReso 97-01 PA96-057 Unity Church CUPRESOLUTION NO. 97-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 96-057, TRI-VALLEY UNITY CHURCH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WHEREAS, Penelope Martens, Minister of Tri-Valley Unity Church, filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a church with meeting/class rooms, office and library/lounge located within an existing 4, 128 square foot light industrial/office tenant space, located at 6325 Sierra Court; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said Conditional Use Permit applicatic,l on February l 1, 1997; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the pi,Msions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15301, Class 1 the State CEQA Guidelines. The project consists of the minor alteration to the interior of an existing private structure involving negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing; 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 and used their independent judgment to make a decision. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission of the City of Dublin does hereby find that: The proposed church use will serve the public need by providing increased opportunity for spiritual worship, counseling and community activities within the City of Dublin. Bo The proposed church use will be properly related to other land uses and transportation and service facilities in the vicinity, as the proposed use will operate within limited periods of time and will not be m conflict with existing uses surrounding the site and, as conditioned, will be compatible when compared to the type and nature of operations typically found in the M-1 zoning district areas and the uses currently in operation in the immediate vicinity. The proposed use will not materially adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or worki '. ' in the vicinity, or be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injuric, us to property or improvements in the neighborhood, as all applicable regulations and Conditions of Approval will be ~:t. The proposed 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 ensure conformance with the applicable zoning regulations, and the use is consistent with the character of the surrounding area. E. The approval of the Conditional Use Permit will be consistent with the Dublin General Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission of the City of Dublin does hereby. conditionally approve PA 96-057, Tri-Valley Unity Church Conditional Use Permit application as generally depicted by the plans labeled Exhibit A, dated received November 26, 1996, January 13, and January 30, 1997, stamped approved and on file with the Dublin Planning Department, subject to the following conditions and restrictions: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Unless stated otherwise~ all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with and shall be subject to Community. Development Department review and approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL] Planning, [B] Building, [PO] Police, [PW] Public Works, [ADM] Administration/City Attorney, [FIN] Finance, [F] Dougherty Regional Fire Authority., [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County. General Provisions This Conditional Use Permit approval is to allow operation of a church with meeting/class rooms, office and library/lounge, within an existing 4, 128 square foot light industrial/office tenant space, located at 6325 Sierra Court. Church activities shall be limited to the following: main services on Sundays; two weekday evenings for educational classes or group meetings; occasional Saturday or Sunday afternoon workshops or seminars; office administration and/or Minister counseling on three weekdays. [PL] 2. The hours of operation, including specific days for the church, shall be as follows: a) b) c) d) 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Sunday mornings for services 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. two evenings per week for educational classes or group meetings 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Saturday or Sunday afternoon workshops or seminars 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Office administration and/or Minister counseling on weekdays All weekday evening educational classes or group meetings shall begin att, er 6:00 p.m. so as not to conflict with the adjacent tenant uses parking needs. [PL] Expansion, relocation or modification of the church use will require a new Conditional Use Permit approval. Modifications or changes to the approved use may be considered by the Community Development Director, if the modifications or changes proposed comply with Sections 8-94.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. [PL] The maximum occupancy permitted within the main sanctuary church service room shall not exceed 115 persons. This occupancy limit shall be posted per the requirements of the Uniform Building Code. [B, PL] The Applicant and/or Property Owner shall restripe to provide an additional 10 parking spaces, for a total of 48 parking spaces for the site, as shown on the Site Plan, Exhibit B. An accurate site plan showing the location and dimensions of the parking spaces shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department. Said parking spaces shall be installed prior to final occupancy approval. [PL, B] o Handicapped ramps and parking stalls shall be provided and maintained as required by the State of California Title 24 provisions. All required handicap signage for the parking stalls shall be installed. [PL, B] All security hardware for the church facility must comply with the City of Dublin Non-Residential Security Requirements. Security hardware must be provided for all doors, windows, roof, vents, and skylights and any other areas per Dublin Police Services recommendations and requirements. [B, PO; The Applicant shall, at all times, keep the site and building clear of graffiti vandalism on a regular and continuous. Graffiti resistant paints for the structures and film for windows or glass should be used. [PO, PL] 9. All signs shall be subject to the requirements of the Sign Regulations within the Zoning Ordinance. [PL] 10. 11. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Public Works Department, Dublin Police Services, Building Inspection Department, Dublin San Ramon Services District and Dougherty Regional Fire Authority (or successor agency) regulations and requirements. Prior to final occupancy approval, the Applicant shall supply written documentation from each such agency or department to the Community Development Department, indicating that all applicable conditions required have been or will be met. lB, PL] The Applicant and Property Owner shall be responsible for maintaining the church premises in a safe, clean and litter-free condition at all times. [PL] 12. The Applicant shall control all activities on the church site so as not to create a nuisance to the existing or surrounding business or uses. No loudspeakers or amplified music shall be permitted to project or ?c placed outside of the building. [PO, PL] 13. The use of any accessory structures, such as storage sheds or trailer/container units, used for storage or for any other purpose, shall not be allowed on the site at any time. [PL, B, F] 14. This use permit shall be valid for three (3) years, expiring on February 20, 2000. The approval for the Conditional Use Permit may be extended three additional years by the Zoning Administrator, in compliance with Section 8-94.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, upon the determination that the Conditions of Approval are being complied with and remain adequate to ensure that the stated findings will continue to be met. The Applicant must submit a written request for the extension prior to the expiration of the use permit. [PL] 15. The church use shall operate in compliance with the Conditions of Approval. Any violation of the terms or conditions of this permit may be subject to enforcement action. [PL] 16. The permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. [PL] PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1 lth day of February, 1997. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Jennings, Johnson, Fusulkey, Hughes and Oravetz None r /r) t Community Development Director - 3 -