HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso 96-28 PA96-003 UnocalCUPRESOLUTION NO. 96 - 28
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PA 96-003 UNOCAL 76 SERVICE STATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW
24-HOUR SERVICE STATION TYPE 'A' FACILITY WITH A 1,300 SQUARE FOOT 'FAST BREAK'
FOOD MART AND A NEW 960 SQUARE FOOT DRIVE-THROUGH AUTOMATIC CAR WASH,
LOCATED AT 640'1 DUBLIN BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Ron Jacobs of Robert Lee & Associates, has filed a Conditional Use
Permit and Site Development Review application requesting approval to reconstruct and expand the
existing Unocal Service Station, located at 6401 Dublin Boulevard. The project will include a new fuel
island canopy, dispensers, landscaping, parking, signage, sidewalk and driveway improvements, including
minor off-site improvements on the adjacent Pak-N-Save site; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a 3ublic hearing on said Conditional Use Permit
application on August 6, 1996; 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 provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Negative Declaration has been prepared because the project will
not have a significant impact on the environment; 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 that:
The proposed project will serve a public need by providing customers and the general public with
the continued use of an improved and remodeled service station and the convenience of a 24-
hour food mart store and automatic drive-through car wash.
The proposed use will be properly related to other land uses and transportation and service
facilities in the vicinity, as the proposed use will be compatible with the existing use and to the
type and nature of operations typically found in the neighborhood.
The proposed 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.
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.
The approval of the Conditional Use Permit will be consistent with the Dublin General Plan and
the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Plannin9 Commission does hereby conditionally
approve PA 96-003, Unocal 76 Service Station Conditional Use Permit application as generally shown on
Exhibit A, stamped approved and on file with the Dublin Plannin9 Department, subject to the approval of
the related Site Development Review Resolution and to the following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of
building permits or establishment of use, and shall be subject to Plannin_o Department review and
approval. The followin_o codes represent those departmentslao_encies responsible for monitoring
compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL] Planning_. [B_I Buildin_o? [POI Police. [PVV] Public
Works, [ADM] Administration/City Attorney, [FIN] Finance, [F_] Dou_oherty Re_oional Fire Authority,
[DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental
Health.
This Conditional Use Permit approval is for the use of a new 24-hour self service gasoline station
with food mart and automatic car wash, located at 6401 Dublin Boulevard. This approval shall
generally conform to the plans labeled Exhibit A, as modified by the following conditions of
approval and associated Site Development Review Resolution, consisting of a Site Plan, Floor
Plan, Building Elevations, Preliminary Landscape Plan and Site Survey, consisting of seven (7)
sheets, prepared by Robert Lee & Associates, dated received by the Planning Department on
February 20, and July 3, 25, and 26, 1996. [PL]
The Applicant and Property Owner shall comply with all applicable Planning, Building, Public
Works, Dublin San Ramon Services District, Dougherty Regional Fire Authority, Dublin Police
Services and the Alameda County Environmental Health regulations and requirements. [PL, B,
PW, DSR, F, PO, CO]
All signage shall be subject to the requirements and provisions of the sign regulations within the
Zoning Ordinance. [PL]
The Applicant and Property Owner shall provide and maintain the 5 parking spaces for use as
customer parking spaces for the service station/food mart use at all times. Employee parking
shall be provided on the Pak-N-Save site per approval of the property owner of the Pak-N-Save
site. [PL]
The Applicant and Property Owner shall be responsible for the clean-up and disposal of any
project related trash and shall maintain the site in a clean, litter-free condition at all times. [PL]
The service station/food mart use shall be conducted so as not to create a nuisance to
surroundin9 and/or adjacent businesses. [PO, PL]
Amplified music or other noise generated by the use shall not be permitted to project off-site. [PL,
PO]
All activities associated with the use shall be conducted entirely within the enclosed food mart
building, with the exception of the refueling of motor vehicles and the automatic car wash. [PL]
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, FI
-2-
10.
The automatic car wash shall operate daily from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. With the exception of the
automatic car wash, no vehicle washing, detailing or auto repair uses or activities shall be
permitted. Long or short term storage and/or parking of motor vehicles shall not be permitted on
the site. [PL]
11.
All landscape areas on the site shall be enhanced and properly maintained at all times. Any
proposed or modified landscaping to the site, including the removal and/or replacement of trees,
shall require prior review and written approval from the Planning Department. [PL]
12.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, this Conditional Use Permit approval shall be subject to
Zoning Investigator review and determination as to compliance with the Conditions of Approval.
[PL]
12.
The Applicant and/or property owner shall operate the use in compliance with the Conditions of
Approval of this use permit. Any violation of the terms or conditions of this permit may be subject
to the issuance of a citation. [PL]
13.
This approval shall become null and void in the event the approved use ceases to operate for a
continuous one-year period. [PL]
14.
This permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance. [PL]
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 1996.
AYES:
Commissioners Jennings, Zika, Geist and Lockhart
NOES:
Commissioner Johnson
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Cor~rn~it~7 Development Direct(:~
Planning'Commission C~/~irperson