HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso 96-44 PA96-047 DubParkHoRESOLUTION NO. 96-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING OF PA 96-047 DUBLIN PARK HOTEL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
WHEREAS, the Pacific Valley Investors, the owners of the Dublin Park Hotel submitted an
application requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review to expand
their current hotel by 3,800 sq.ft, and add a 3,500 sq.ft, patio, two tower elements, and a spa use that
includes massage; and
WHEREAS, this project was evaluated under the California Environmental Quality Act and was
found to be exempt, Class 1 because the project is in an area where all public services and facilities
a,'e available to allow for maximum development permissible in the Genergl Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on
December 10, 1996; and
and
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
approved;and
proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law;
the staff report was submitted recommending that the application be conditionally
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:
A. The approval of this application is consistent with the intent/purpose of Section 8-95.0
Site Development Review.
B. The approval of this application, as conditioned, complies w!th the General Plan, with
District Regulations and the general requirements established in the Zoning Ordinance and the
Downtown Specific Plan
C. The approval of this application, as conditioned, is in the best interests of the public
health, safety and general welfare.
D. 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.
E. As conditioned, architectural considerations, 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 incorporated into
the project in order to insure compatibility of this development with the development's design concept
or theme and the character of adjacent buildings and uses.
F. As conditioned, landscape considerations, including the locations, type, size, color,
texture and coverage of plant materials, provisions and similar elements have been considered to
insure visual relief and an attractive environment for the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin
does hereby find that:
A) The expansion of use is required by the public need because it provides for a more
viable business and tourist hotel in the City of Dublin.
B) The use will be properly related to other land uses, transportation and service facilities in
the vicinity. The use is adjacent the on and off ramps to highway 580. Additionally, it has good access
to Dublin Boulevard.
C) The proposed project will not materially affect the health or safety of persons residing or
working in the vicinity because all applicable regulations will be met; and
D) The project ~vill-~ot be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards
established for the district in which it is located because conditions have been applied to ensure
conformance with applicable zoning regulations, and because the use is consistent with the character
of the surrounding area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
conditionally approve PA 96-047, Dublin Park Hotel Conditional Use Permit and Site Development
Review application, as generally depicted by materials labeled Exhibit B, stamped approved and on file
with the Dublin Planning Department and subject to the following conditions:
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 Planning Department review and
approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitorin.q
compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL] Planning, lB] Building, [PO] Police, [PW] Public Works,
[ADM] Administration/City Attorney, [FIN] Finance, [PR] Parks & Recreation, [FI Dougherty Regional
Fire Authority, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Department of
Environmental Health.
General:
1. This Conditional Use Permit approval shall supersede the previous Conditional Use Permits, PA
88-042 PA 91-036 and PA 93°033.
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PA 96-047 is approved to allow public dancing within the banquet rooms (San Miguel, Acapulco
and Monterey and any new meeting rooms that are created by this action) and the continued
operation and use of a beauty shop, gift shop, offices, a dance floor within the lounge, the
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temporary retail sales and auction activities, a car rental agency and spa, including massage,
within the Dublin Park Hotel located at 6800 Regional Street, as generally depicted on the hotel
site plan (Exhibit B) and as specified by the conditions of approval. [PL]
All uses as approved, including existing uses, shall occur only within the specific areas indicated
on the hotel site plan, (Exhibit B). [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. [PL]
The office uses shall be limited to that which is primarily oriented toward services for the hotel
visitors and guests. Any other proposed uses for the offices shall be subject to prior Community
Development Director and written approval. [PL]
No exterior signage shall be utilized or installed on the premises for the approved uses within the
hotel. Any new or proposed signs on the site shall be subject to Planning department review
and approval prior to installation or uses. [PL]
No modifications or relocation of the approved uses within the hotel Site shall occur without prior
review and written approval of the Planning Director and Chief of Police and must comply with all
applicable zoning, building code and engineering regulations, including issuance of building
permits if requir, ed. [PL, PO, B, PVV]
No loudspeaker.% or i~mptified music shall be permitted to project or be placed outside of the
building. All activities associated with the approved uses shall be conducted entirely within the
building.[PL, PO]
The Applicant shall control all activities on the hotel site so as not to create a nuisance to the
existing or surrounding business. [PL]
The Developer shall comply with applicable Dougherty Regional Fire Authority, Public Works
Department, Dublin Police Service, Alameda County Flood Control District Zone 7 and Dublin
San Ramon Services District requirements. Prior to issuance of building permits or the
installation of any improvements related to this project, the Developer shall supply written
statements from each such agency or department to the Planning Department, indicating that all
applicable conditions required have been or will be met. [B]
This approval shall be null and void in the event the approved uses cease to operate for a
continuous one-year period. [PL]
At any time during the effectiveness of this approval, the approval shall be revocable for cause in
accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or
conditions of this permit shall be subject to enforcement action. [PL]
Fees:
13. Prior to issuance of a building permit the following fees shall be paid:
a) The City's Public Utilities Fee shall be paid. [PR, B]
b) All utility connection fees, plan checking 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, B]
c) Those traffic impact fees in effect at the time of issuance of the building permit.
This fee shall include any regional traffic impact fee which may b~ in effect. [PW,
BI
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All applicable fees per Zone 7 Ordinances. [Zone 7, BI
Auction and Sales:
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Each individual temporary retail sales and auction activity and any public dance promoter shall
obtain a valid business license from the City of Dublin in compliance with Chapter 4.04 of the
Dublin Municipal Code. [F, PO]
15. The applicant shall submit to the Planning Department a letter which specifically states the type
of auction activity, the merchandise to be sold, date(s), time and location. All auctioneers shall
submit a copy of a valid State Auctioneers Permit. A copy of the letter and auctioneer's permit
shall be submitt, ed to the Planning Department a minimum of four (4) calendar days prior to an
event being held. [PL]
16. Each sales/auction event shall not exceed ten (10) consecutive days. A minimum of thirty (30)
days shall lapse between events for the same uses. [PL]
Public Dance:
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Prior to any public dance event held by a promoter, the Applicant shall obtain a separate dance
permit from Dublin Police Services. The Applicant shall comply with all Dublin Police Services
requirements and the Dance Permit regulations as specified in Chapter 5.52 of the Dublin
Municipal Code. [PO]
The Applicant shall maintain a valid dance permit for public dancing on the premises at all times.
The Applicant shall submit to the Planning Department a copy of any/all dance permits issued by
Dublin Police Services. [PL, PO]
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The Applicant shall comply with all applicable regulations and requirements of the Uniform
Building and Fire Code relating to the occupancy requirements within the lounge and banquet
rooms. [F, B]
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For the use of the dance floor within the lounge and public dancing within the banquet rooms,
the Applicant shall comply with all applicable Dublin Police Services and Dublin Municipal Code
requirements including, but not limited to, the following: [PO, PL]
a) At all times while dancing is occurring within the lounge, there will be at least one
(1) security guard on duty to provide facility security. The number o~' secur ty
guards may be increased as required by the Dublin Police Services.-
b) The Applicant shall comply with the required State Alcohol Beverage Control
regulations and requirements, specifically, that any intoxicated persons shall not
be served alcoholic beverages.
c) During all business hours that the establishment is open to the public, all permits
and licenses shall be posted and made available for viewing by Dublin Police
Services.
d) The parking lot of the hotel premises shall be equipped with exterior lighting of
sufficient power to illuminate and make easily discernible the appearance and
conduct of all persons on or about the parking lot.
e) All exterior lighting shall be of a design and placement so as not to cause glare
onto adjacent properties or businesses. Any modifications to the exterior lighting
shall be subject to review and written approval of the Community Development
Director and Dublin Police Services.
f) The Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the hotel premises in a safe,
clean and litter-free conditions at all times.
g) There shall be no pool tables or coin-operated games, including electronic
arcade games,' maintained upon the premises at any time.
Massage:
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Prior to establishing the use, the Applicant and the massage therapist shall obtain massage
permits from Dublin Police Services and shall comply with the massage requirements specified
in Chapter 4.20 of the Dublin Municipal Code. [PO, PL]
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Prior to establishing the use, the Applicant and massage therapist shall submit evidence to the
Planning Department that the permits specified in the previous condition have been obtained.
[PL]
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The Applicant and massage therapist shall comply with all applicable regulations and
requirements of the Building Inspection Department, Dougherty Regional Fire Authority and
Dublin Police Services. [B, F, PO]
24.
All activities associated with the massage establishment use shall be conducted entirely within
the enclosed building. [PL]
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The Applicant shall control all business activity so as not to create a public or private nuisance to
the existing or surrounding businesses. [PL, PO]
Car Rental Use:
26. The activities associated with the vehicle rental business will be [PL]:
a)
Administrative and management duties;
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d)
Customer service;
Rental vehicle pick-up and delivery; and
Temporary storage and parking of rental vehicles within the designated
area of the parking lot (Parcel 1).
27. Twenty reserved spaces shall be provided for the rental car business to be located on Parcel 1
as shown on Exhibit B, page 1. Said parking area shall be marked and labeled "reserved". [B,
PL]
28. The rental office shall be restricted to the lobby or administrative office area of the hotel. [PL, BI
29.
The applicant shall provide on-site directional signage with a maximum sign area of 8 square
feet within the hotel parking lot, including directions to the rental office and rental vehicle parking
area [PL, PW]
30. The servicing or washing of the rental vehicles or equipment on the site is not permitted. [PL]
31.
No modifications or relocation of the rental use within the hotel site shall occur without prior
review and written approval from the Director of Community Development. Any modifications or
relocations must comply with all applicable zoning, building code and engineering regulations,
including issuance of building permits if required. [PL, B, PW].
Site Development Re~,iew:
32. The hotel and proposed additions shall be painted to match the "Color Scheme for Dublin Park
Hotel" prepared by Bob Buckter color consultant, marked received, December 2, 1996. The
materials used for the addition shall match those of the existing building. [PL, BI
33.
Prior to receiving building permit for the Phase II meeting room expansion as shown on Exhibit
B, Site Development Review approval shall be required. [PL, B]
34.
All ducts, meters, air conditioning equipment and other mechanical equipment that is on-site or
roof-mounted shall be effectively screened from view. [PL]
35.
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
Community Development Director. Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be signed by a licensed
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]
36.
The final landscape plan shall be generally consistent with the preliminary landscape plans as
shown on Exhibit B, dated received by the Planning Department on October 25, 1996. [PL]
37.
Landscaping shall not obstruct the sight distance of motorists, pedestrians or bicyclists. Except
for trees, landscaping at drive aisle intersections shall not be taller than thirty (30) inches above
the curb. Landscaping at drive aisle intersections must not be taller than thirty (30) inches. [PL]
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The Applicant shall complete and submit to the Dublin Planning Department the Standard Plant
Material, Irrigation and Maintenance Agreement. [PL]
The Applicant shall submit written documentation to the Public Works Department (in the form of
a Landscape Documentation Package and other required documents) that the development
conforms to the City's Water-Efficient Landscaping Ordinance. [PL]
All newly-striped parking spaces shall be double-striped with 4-inch wide stripes set
approximately 2 feet apart as shown on the "Typical Parking Striping Detail". Handicapped,
visitor, employee and compact parking spaces shall be appropriately identified on the pavement
and designated on the parking plan. [PL, PW]
Handicapped ramps and parking stalls shall be provided and maintained as required by the
State of California Title 24 provisions including the provision of an eight (8) foot wide striped
handicapped ramp for a handicapped van parking space. [PL, BI
The Applicant shall provide a minimum one foot wide raised curb or equivalent on landscape
fingers and islands adjacent to parking stalls to allow for pedestrian access. [PL]
The Applicant shall provide continuous curbing for all parking stalls. [PW]
The applicant shall obtain a grading/site improvement permit from the Department of Public
Works prior to issuance of a building permit. [PW]
The applicant shall provide a 25-foot minimum drive isle between the existing parking stalls and
the proposed lobby expansion. [PW]
Should the City be required to remove the decorative paving within the existing storm drain
easement due to construction or maintenance of storm drain facilities it shall be the responsibility
of the property owner to replace the decorative paving. [PW]
Domestic and fire protection waterline systems for Commercial Developments shall be designed
to be looped or interconnected to avoid dead end sections in accordance with requirements of
the DSRSD Standard Specifications and sound engineering practice. [DSR]
No sewerline 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 13 have been satisfied. [DSR]
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]
The new meeting room when divided into two rooms, shall have two exists separated by one-
half the diagonal of the room. [B]
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of December, 1996.
AYES:
Commissioner's Jennings, Lockhart, Geist, Johnson and Zika
NOES:
.~_Planning c. om ~m~sion i~r~airperson
Community Development Direcr6r
PA96-047~pcres