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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-2010 PC Minutes ' ~ s i ~y~, ~1~ ~~~3': • • • • ~~5~' Planning Commisszon Mznutes ~ M~.~::~f;~;~ ~ Tuesday, August 10, 2010 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Comrnission was held on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, in the City Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Chair King called the meeting to order at 7:OOp.m. Present: Chair King; Vice Chair Brown; Commissioners Schaub, Swalwell, and Wehrenberg; Jeff Baker, Planning Manager; Mike Porto, Consulting Planner; and Debra LeClair, Recording Secretary. Absent: None ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - NONE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - On a motion by Cm. Swalwell, seconded by Cm. Wehrenberg the minutes of the May 25, 2010 meeting were approved. On a motion by Cm. Swalwell and seconded by Cm. Brown the minutes of the July 27, 2010 meeting were approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8.1 PA 08-034 Fallon Gateway Commercial Center, Conditional Use Permit for a Minor Amendment to the Planned Development Zoning, Site Development Review Amendments and a Development Agreement for Fallon Gateway. Mike Porto, Consulting Planner presented the project as outlined in the Staff Report. Chair King asked Mr. Porto to point out the walkways through the parking lot. Mr. Porto pointed out two routes for pedestrians to get through the parking lot to the major stores. Cm. Brown asked if the Development Agreement is for a 5 year term does that mean the developer must complete all phases of the project within that 5 year period. Mr. Porto answered no. He explained the DA states that the City wori t change the criteria for the project and that the Developer agrees to pay the fees, pull the permits and file a final map. He continued it is possible that the project will not be done within the 5 year period. He stated there is the option of renewing the DA if the project is not completed. ~?lunnin~ {;nr~trt~zs.ric~rz ftar~Jrz.st f€~, ~t~tf) id~~~z~(azr ~'vie~tirt~ 83 Cm. Schaub asked if building this shopping center depends on Stoneridge Drive going though to I-580. ~ Mr. Porto answered no and mentioned that Dublin Blvd and Central Pkwy are open to Fallon ~ Road now. He mentioned that the Developer must make some improvements to Dublin Blvd as a part of the project as well. Cm. Wehrenberg asked if the highlighted areas on the landscaping plans are the changes to the project from the original submittal. Mr. Parto answered yes. Cm. Wehrenberg asked if the entire turnaround area will be stamped concrete as shown on pages L2.1R. Mr. Porto answered yes, the entire circle. Cm. Wehrenberg asked about reviewing the landscaping plans and if there will be enough water to these locations. Mr. Porto answered yes and Staff will be reviewing the irrigation plans with the construction drawings when they are submitted. Cm: Wehrenberg was concerned about the longevity of the pottery on sheet L13.1R, and the pedestals in the median. Mr. Porto answered Cm. Wehrenberg was referring to the pedestals that are on the center median inside the shopping center. They are located in the center of two lanes coming in and three lanes going out so someone would have to come across traffic to get to the pedestals. He continued the pedestals will be the signage that will lead to the center of the project. Jeff Baker, Planning Manager mentioned that there is a property maintenance ordinance and the Code Enforcement team would require them to maintain the pedestals. Cm. Wehrenberg stated she liked the feature and wanted to ensure it was in a good area and would not be easily damaged. Cm. Brown asked about the temporary asphalt sidewalks and how long will they remain temporary. Mr. Porto answered the project was conditioned to have a path of travel from the public street into the project. He stated that rather then install a hard surface that will be torn up during construction Staff conditioned the asphalt sidewalk as a temporary material which can be easily removed and replaced with proper material. He continued the temporary asphalt sidewalks will stay until those phases of the project are complete. ~~rzr~ira~ f;~~ncrr~~,s.s~t~ ~ugJ~.sC 2`C~, ~tY1(1 ~~~~a&zr:~~~~ar~~ ~ 84 Cm. Wehrenberg asked about access points from Dublin Blvd and Fallon Rd. and asked if there is access from behind the building and the property adjacent to the project. Mr. Porto answered there is no access from behind the building and explained the access points ' as they relate to the Kaiser property. Mr. Porto pointed out access points and pedestrian links off Dublin Blvd. fr~rn a slide of the pedestrian circulation system from Dublin Blvd and Fallon Road which was approved in April 2009 Cm. Wehrenberg asked where the trucks would be loading. Mr. Porto pointed out the truck loading areas on the slide and stated they would be screened by walls and will be 30 feet wide: Cm. Wehrenberg asked if the trucks would have access from Dublin Blvd or enter the site through one of the main entries. Mr. Porto answered yes they would have access from Dublin Blvd. He stated the original approval showed a plan with all the truck turning movements. Chair King asked if there will be any seating in the circular area. Mr. Porto answered yes and stated the seating was in the original package along with street furniture and seat walls. Chair King asked where he could find a color rendering of the entrance from Dublin Blvd. Mr. Porto answered the entrance from Dublin Blvd was in the previously approved project and mentioned there is a smaller scale version of the walls and the entry statements at the Dublin Blvd/Fallon Road intersection. Chair King opened the public hearing. Galen Grant, Craig and Grant Architects, spoke in favor of the project. He stated the changes that are documented in the packet reflect minor changes derived from architectural changes that Target requested to make the project closer to Target's prototype elevations and to help Target reduce construction costs. He stated it made sense to look at Majors B-D and make similar changes so that they would be more compatible with the changes made to Target. He stated some of the changes include the removal of inetal and some plaster with reveals replicating linear patterns and wood laminate was also eliminated. He stated that 95% of the original architecture remains in the project including all the nice details. He felt the project was very good and is happy the project is proceeding. Chair King mentioned that the City is working on the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) for the west Dublin area and asked Mr. Grant to state the features of this project that would attract pedestrians. ~'~rarain~ E;~+~sc~zs.~~ia~r~ ,~zz~a~:rt lt~, 2Y)7~ ~'~~a~fr~r~ ~~c~;t i~~ g$ i Mr. Grant felt that the center would be nice enough to attract shoppers who could park once , and cover the entire site. He stated the project includes "outdoor rooms" for people to sit and relax and felt that they will work as long as the "rooms" are soft and comfortable and protected from traffic, wind and weather. He continued the "rooms' are situated so that they will be seen when people come into the project. He stated they create diagonal view corridors from the main entry into the site. He continued the project has plantings, seat walls, special paving, pedestrian scaled lighting, and materials that have texture and color. Hopefully they will generate and draw the types of tenants that will encourage outdoor use. He felt that once people realize the center is there pedestrians will be drawn to it and the types of tenants will make a difference alsa Cm. Schaub felt that Parcel 3 will drive the look and the feel of the project and that Parcel 4 will be big and look like other shopping centers in the area. Mr. Grant agreed and felt that Parcels 3 and 4 will support each other. He felt that there will be cross pedestrian circulation. He continued the expectation is for restaurants to face the street and draw traffic to the center. Chair King closed the public hearing. Cm. Schaub stated he supported the original project but was concerned about the illuminated signage and how that was to be managed. He stated he supports the changes and felt this is a better project. Cm. Wehrenberg agreed with Cm. Schaub and stated she supports the project but is concerned about the turning point radius for trucks but felt there are other ways of handling the situation. She continued she has no problem with the changes and felt that some of the changes will improve the longevity of the buildings. Cm. Brown stated he is in support of the project. Cm. Swalwell stated he is in support of the project and the improvements. He commented the main gateway is an improvement, and unlike the current Target which is a giant store with a huge parking lot and no pedestrian access; this project has synergy between Target and the other shops and felt that is what the City wants in future development. Chair King stated he is in support of the project. Cm. Wehrenberg added that the difference for the west Dublin Target center is there are multiple landowners but felt that adding the restaurants and shops to that center improved the business there. She felt the seating areas in the Fallon Gateway Center will make it a popular place. She was concerned about signage from I-580. Mr. Porto stated there is still the 99 foot pylon sign which has not changed from the previously approved project. He continued the pylon sign will be the primary signage from I-580. He continued the pylon was one of the things reviewed which is why the Applicant reduced some of the graphic content on the building. ~~s~~cira~~ (;c?mrr~z,s.~°ir~ra .~u~~e,rt 1t1, ,Z~)1t3 ~"~e~a~~aar~'~tw~t~rt~ 86 On a motion by Cm. Wehrenberg and seconded by Cm. Swalwell, on a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission approved: RESOLUTION NO. 10 - 32 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING AND A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AMENDMENT FOR FALLON GATEWAY APN: 985-0027-009-03 PA 08-Q34 RESOLUTION NO. 10- 33 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR FALLON GATEWAY BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND STANFORTH HOLDING COMPANY, L.L.C. APN: 985-0027-009-03 PA 08-034 8.2 City of Dublin Climate Action Plan and Negative Declaration Jeff Baker, Planning Manager indicated that the City received a comment letter which Staff needs time to address and asked the Planning Commission to recommend continuing the item to a future date. On a motion by Cm. Schaub and seconded by Cm. Wehrenberg, on a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission continued the item to a date uncertain. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE OTHER BUSINESS - NONE 10.1 Srief INFORMATION ONLY reports from the Planning Commission and/ or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by the Planning Commission related to meetings attended at City Expense (AB 1234). 10.2 Mr. Baker reminded the Commission of the joint City Council/Planning Cominission Study Session regarding the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan on Saturday, August 21, 2010 beginning at 9:OOa.m. in the Regional Meeting Room with breakfast at 8:30a.m. ~?lca~z~air€€~ {"~Prr~s.ric~r~ ~u~z~r~ IdJ, 2f31t3 ~~~~z~~aa' ~Yf~~~-~'~~ g7 10.3 Cm. Wehrenberg confirmed that there will be a Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 and Cm. Brown stated he would not be in attendance but the other Commissioners will be: 10.4 Cm. Swalwell asked if there are any new developments, new businesses corning to the City, or new permits issued that the Commission should be aware of. Mr. Saker responded there are several residential projects that will come to the Coinmission in the next several meetings and mentioned a few of the projects on the agendas. Cm. Swalwell asked about the former Stacey's restaurant. Mr. Baker answered the Economic Development Department has had some talks with prospective tenants but no lease has been signed. There was a brief discussion of some of the other vacant buildings and their prospects. 10.5 Chair King mentioned that he has spent a lot of time taking pictures of examples of buildings/areas that could be incorporated as suggestions for the public benefit program that will be discussed in the DDSP. He stated he would like to do a 10 minute Power Point presentation of the examples that he's found at the Study Session. He felt there were some very interesting items in the Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon area that could be included as a list of suggestions for the public benefit program. Cm. Schaub supported the idea. ADTOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7:42:06 PM Respec lly mitted, , V~. Morgan Ki Chair Planning Co ission ATTEST: Jeff Ba er Planning Manager G: ~ MINUTES \ 2010 \ PLANNING COMMISSION ~ Planning Commission_20100810-1633_01 cb38a9c2432580.doc ~~'~~s~zrn~ ~;~marzirszs~ta i~~q'~a.st ~d3, ~I~d~I ~~~~~z~ar ~~fi~~~i~~ 88