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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso 96-36 PA96-027 KasbianSDRESOLUTION NO. 96 - 36 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 96-027 KASSABIAN MOTORS SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 24,350 SQUARE FOOT AUTOMOBILE DISPLAY SHOWROOM AND SALES FACILITY, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND SCARLETT DRIVE (CHABOT CHANNEL ROADWAY), IN THE M-I, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Applicants, Deron 'Dee' Kassabian of Kassabian Motors and Richard Dart, Architect, have filed a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review application requesting approval to construct a new 24,350 square foot automobile display showroom and sales facility at the southwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Scarlett Drive (Chabot Channel roadway); and WHEREAS, the project will include a 40-foot wide dedication of land along the Dublin Boulevard frontage to the City of Dublin for planned roadway widening and improvements and the Applicant will make additional improvements along the Dublin Boulevard frontage to include the installation of an 8-foot wide sidewalk with new curb and gutter; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said Site Development Review application on September 10, 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 approval of this application is consistent with the intent/purpose of Section 8-95.0 SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW. The approval of this application, as conditioned, complies with the General Plan and with the M-l, Light Industrial District regulations and the general requirements established in the Zoning Ordinance. The approval of this application, as conditioned, is in the best interests of the public health, safety and general welfare. The proposed site development, including site layout, vehicular access, circulation and parking, setbacks, height, walls, public safety and similar elements have been designed to provide a desirable environment for the development. Architectural consideration, including the character, scale and quality of the design, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, building materials and colors, screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting and similar elements have been - 1 - incorporated into the project in order to insure compatibility of this new development with the development's design concept or theme and the character of adjacent buildings and uses. The approval of this Site Development Review will be consistent with the policies set forth within the Dublin General Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby conditionally approve PA 96-027 Kassabian Motors Site Development Review application as generally shown on Exhibit A, stamped approved and on file with the Dublin Planning Department, subject to the approval of the related Conditional Use Permit and to the following conditions: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of buildin_o permits or establishment of use, and shall be subject to Plannin_o Department review and approval. The following codes represent those departments/a_oencies res.Donsible for monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL] Plannin_o. [BI Buildincj, [PO] Police, [PW] Public Works, [ADM] Administration/City Attorney. [FIN] Finance, [F_I Dou_oher~_ Re_oional Fire Authority, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Environmental Health. GENERAL PROVISIONS The approval of this Site Development Review is to construct a 24,350 square foot automobile showroom and sales facility at the southwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Scarlett Drive. This approval shall generally conform to the revised plans labeled Exhibit A, stamped approved and on file with the Planning Department, as modified by the following conditions of approval and associated Conditional Use Permit, consisting of a Site Plan, Floor Plan, Elevation Drawings and Landscape Plan (4 sheets), dated received by the Planning Department on July 11, 1996. [PL] The Applicant shall comply with all applicable City of Dublin Site Development Review Standard Conditions and the City of Dublin Non-Residential Security Requirements (Attachment 4). [PL] All signage proposed for this facility shall be as shown on the approved plans labeled Exhibit 'A'. Any additional signage proposed for the site shall require Planning Department review and shall be subject to the requirements and provisions of the sign regulations within the Zoning Ordinance. [PL] This Site Development Review approval is valid for two (2) years from the effective date of this approval (September 20, 1998). This two year period may be extended an additional one (1) year after the expiration date of this approval (Applicant must submit a written request for the extension prior to the expiration date) by the Community Development Director upon the determination that the Conditions of Approval remain adequate to assure that the above stated Findings of Approval will continue to be met. [PL] PARKING All parking spaces for the site shall be as shown on the approved plans and shall be subject to review and approval of the Planning, Building Inspection and Public Works Departments. All spaces shall be double-striped with 4-inch wide stripes set - 2 - approximately 2 feet apart. Handicapped parking spaces shall be appropriately identified on the pavement and as designated on the site plan. [PL, B, PVV] Handicapped ramps and parking stalls shall be provided and maintained as required by the State of California Title 24 provisions. [PL, B] All landscaping adjacent to parking stalls shall maintain a minimum 1 foot wide raised curb or equivalent to facilitate pedestrian access. [PL] All landscape planters within the parking area shall maintain a three (3) foot curb radius to facilitate vehicular maneuvering. [PL] LANDSCAPING A final detailed Landscape and Irrigation Plan (at 1 inch - 20 feet or larger), along with a cost estimate of the work and materials proposed, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Department. Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be signed by a licensed landscape architect. Final landscape plans shall indicate the common and botanical names, container size, growth rate and number of each plant. All landscaping, as shown on the Landscape and Irrigation Plan, shall include drought tolerant vegetation. [PL] 10. The final landscape plan shall be generally consistent with the preliminary landscape plans prepared by Helping Hand Landscape Design, Inc., dated received by the Planning Department on July 11, 196, (Exhibit A). [PL] 11. Landscaping at the driveways and at the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Scarlett Drive shall not obstruct the sight distance of motorists, pedestrians or bicyclists. Except for trees, landscaping at these drive aisle intersections shall not be taller than thirty (30) inches above the curb. [PL, PVV] 12. The Applicant shall complete and submit to the Dublin Planning Department the Standard Plant Material, Irrigation and Maintenance Agreement, Attachment 3. [PL] ARCHITECTURAL 13. Exterior colors and materials for the proposed automobile showroom and the trash enclosure, shall be as shown on the Applicant's submitted Color and Materials Palette and color rendering, dated received July 3, 1996. All ducts, meters, air conditioning equipment and other mechanical equipment that is on-site or roOf mounted shall be effectively screened from public view with materials architecturally compatible with the main structure. [PL] LIGHTING 14. Exterior lighting shall be provided and shall be of a design and placement so as not to cause glare onto adjoining properties or businesses. Lighting used after daylight hours shall be adequate to provide for security needs (1.5 foot candles). Any wall lighting around the perimeters of the showroom shall be supplied to provide "wash" security lighting. The Applicant shall provide photometrics and cut sheets subject to the review and approval of the Police and Planning Departments. [PL, B, PO] FIRE PROTECTION 15. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Dougherty Regional Fire Authority (DRFA) or successor agency. [F, PL] - 3 - 16. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a Fire Impact Fee in the amount of $600.00 per 2,000 square feet of building area shall be collected, in accordance with DRFA requirements. [F, B] 17. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall provide written confirmation to the Planning Department that the requirements of DRFA have been, or will be met. [F, B, PL] WATER AND SEWER SERVICES 18. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements and regulations of the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD). [DSR, PL] 19. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, complete improvement plans shall be submitted to DSRSD that conform to the requirements of the DSRSD Code, the DSRSD "Standard Procedures, Specifications and Drawings for Design and Installation of Water and Wastewater Facilities", all applicable DSRSD Master Plans and all DSRSD policies. [DSR] 20. DSRSD policy requires public water and sewer lines to be located in public streets rather than in off-street locations to the fullest extent possible. If unavoidable, then public sewer or water easements must be established over the alignment of each public sewer or water line in an off-street or private street location to provide access for future maintenance and/or replacement. [DSR] 21. Prior to approval by the City of a grading permit or a site development permit, the locations and widths of all proposed easement dedications for water and sewer lines shall be submitted to and approved by DSRSD. [DSR] 22. All easement dedications for DSRSD facilities shall be by separate instrument irrevocably offered to DSRSD. [DSR] 23. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, all utility connection fees, plan check fees, inspection fees, permit fees and fees associated with a wastewater discharge permit shall be paid to DSRSD in accordance with the rates and schedules established in the DSRSD Code. [DSR] 24. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, all improvement plans for DSRSD facilities shall be signed by the District Engineer. Each drawing of improvement plans shall contain a signature block for the district Engineer indicating approval of the sanitary sewer or water facilities shown. Prior to approval by the District Engineer, the Applicant shall pay all required DSRSD fees, and provide an engineer's estimate of construction costs for the sewer and water systems, a performance bond, a one-year maintenance bond, and a comprehensive general liability insurance policy in the amounts and forms that are acceptable to DSRSD. The Applicant shall allow at least 15 working days for final improvement drawing review by DSRSD before signature by the District Engineer. [DSR] 25. No sewer line or water line construction shall be permitted unless the proper utility construction permit has been issued by DSRSD. A construction permit will only be issued after all of the items in Condition #23 above have been satisfied. [DSR] 26. The Applicant shall hold DSRSD, its Board of Directors, commissions, employees, and agents of DSRSD harmless and indemnify the same from any litigation, claims, or fines resulting from completion of the project. [DSR] - 4 - 27. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall provide written documentation to the Planning Department that the requirements of DSRSD have been, or will be, met. [DSR, B, PL] ZONE 7, FLOOD CONTROL 28. The automobile showroom and sales facility will be subject to Special Drainage Area 7-1 fees. Special Drainage Area 7-1 was established by the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (ACFC&WCD) Board (Resolution 6922, May 17, 1966) to provide for a program of flood control improvements along the major streams and arroyos within Zone 7. Ordinance No. 53 of the ACFC&WCD prescribes fees and charges within SDA 7-1 to be collected at the time of issuance of a building or use permit. The fees and charges so collected are used to finance SDA 7-1 flood control improvements. [Z7] POLICE SECURITY 29. As required by the Dublin Police Department, all security hardware for the new structures must comply with the City of Dublin Non-Residential Security Requirements (Attachment 4). Security hardware must be provided for doors, windows, roof, vents, skylights and roof ladders. [B, PO] 30. The Applicant shall work with the Dublin Police Department on an ongoing basis to establish an effective theft prevention and security program. [PO] 31. The Applicant and/or Property Owner shall keep the automobile showroom and sales facility clear of graffiti vandalism on a regular and continuous basis at all times. Graffiti resistant paints for the structures and film for windows or glass should be used. [PO, PL] 32. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall provide written documentation to the Planning Department that all Dublin Police Services requirements have been, or will be, met. [PO, PL] DRAINAGE/GRADING 33. The Applicant shall submit a grading, drainage and improvement plan subject to review and approval by the Public Works Director. If needed, a grading permit shall be required for site grading and drainage. [PW] 34. Roof drains shall empty into approved dissipating devices. Roof water, or other concentrated drainage, shall not be directed onto adjacent properties, sidewalks or driveways. No drainage shall flow across property lines. [PW, B] 35. Where storm water flows against a curb, a curb with gutter shall be used. The flow line of all asphalt paved areas carrying water shall be slurry sealed at least three feet on either side of the center of the swale. [PW] 36. All catch basins within paved areas not against curb and gutter shall be a 3 foot concrete apron around all sides of the inlet per City of Dublin Standard Plans. [PW] 37. The Applicant and Property Owner shall comply with all National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations and requirements at all times. [PW] - 5 - ON-SITE/PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS 38. Grading, drainage, parking lot and frontage improvements shall be constructed in accordance with Public Works standards and specifications (Attachment 5), subject to approval of the Public Works Director. [PW] 39. Any new on-site pedestrian walkways shall maintain a minimum 4-foot unobstructed width. [PL] 40. Any improvements within the public right-of-way, including curb, gutter, sidewalks, driveways, paving and utilities, shall be constructed in accordance with approved standards and/or plans and may be constructed only after an encroachment permit has been issued. [PW] 41. The Applicant shall be responsible for correcting deficiencies, if any, in the existing frontage improvements along Scarlett Drive to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director and shall be accomplished at no expense to the City. [PW] OFF-SITE/FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS 42. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant and/or Property Owner shall dedicate a 40-foot wide strip of land along the Dublin Boulevard frontage to the City of Dublin as public right-of-way for the construction of Dublin Boulevard to its ultimate alignment. This dedication shall be subject to Public Works Director and City Attorney review and shall be completed and submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit. [PL, PW, ADM, FIN] 43. The Applicant/Property Owner shall construct and install an 8-foot wide sidewalk with curb and gutter along the Dublin Boulevard frontage and may install an additional 20- feet of paved roadway to the ultimate design and alignment of Dublin Boulevard. An additional 5-foot wide sidewalk shall be constructed and installed along the Scarlet Drive frontage. [PW, PL] 44. The Applicant and/or Property owner shall be allowed to construct and install a temporary right turn only access and driveway within the existing Dublin Boulevard Median. Said access shall have a 60-foot minimum right turn lane with a 60-foot transition. The final design and layout of this access lane and driveway shall be to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. [PW] 45. All Vehicles exiting the Dublin Boulevard driveway shall be prohibited from making a left turn. A 'No Left Turn' or 'Right Turn Only' sign shall be installed at the driveway. [PW] DEBRIS/DUST/CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY 46. Measures shall be taken to contain all trash, construction debris, and materials on-site until disposal off-site can be arranged. The Applicant shall keep adjoining public streets free and clean of project dirt, mud, and materials during the construction period. The Applicant shall be responsible for corrective measures at no expense to the City of Dublin. [B, PW] 47. Areas undergoing grading, and all other construction activities, shall be watered, or other dust palliative measures used, to prevent dust, as conditions warrant. [PW, B] 48. The use of any temporary construction fencing shall be subject to the review and approval of the Public Works Director and the Building Official. [PW, B, PL] - 6 - MISCELLANEOUS 49. The design of the trash enclosure shall be architecturally compatible with the main structure and shall be painted to match the showroom. The design of the trash enclosure shall reflect the dimensional criteria deemed acceptable by the Livermore Dublin Disposal Service, and shall incorporate use of a 10'x 10' concrete apron in front of the enclosure to facilitate the disposal company's mechanical pick-up service. If wooden doors are utilized, the doors shall be trimmed with a heavy metal lip. Raised concrete curbing shall be provided inside the trash enclosure area to serve as wheel stops for the metal trash bins in order to protect the interior walls of the enclosure. [PL, BI 50. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable regulations and requirements of the Uniform Building Code and the Building Inspection Department. [B] 51. To apply for building permits, the Applicant shall submit six (6) sets of construction plans to the Building Department for plan check. Each set of plans shall have attached an annotated copy of these conditions of approval. The notations shall clearly indicate how all conditions of approval will be complied with. Construction plans will not be accepted without the annotated conditions attached to each set of plans. The Applicant will be responsible for obtaining the approvals of all participating non-City agencies prior to the issuance of building permits. [B, PL] 52. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall submit for review and approval a final site plan (1" = 20') in conformance with the Conditions of Approval. Said plans shall be fully dimensioned (including building elevations), accurately drawn (depicting all existing and proposed conditions at site), and prepared and signed by a licensed civil engineer, architect or landscape architect. The site plan, landscape plan and details shall be consistent with each other. [PL] 53. 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 10th day of September, 1996. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: Commissioners Jennings, Lochhart, Geist, Johnson and Zika /, ' , Plannir~g Comm~n~ Community Development Director - ? -