HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso 95-43 PA95-035 ArlenNess SDR RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 43
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PA 95-035 ARLEN NESS
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
AT 6050 DUBLIN BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, Aden Ness submitted an application requesting approval of a General Plan
Amendment, from "Business Park/Industrial: Outdoor Storage" to "Retail/Office and Automotive", a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a retail use in the M-1 District; and a Site Development Review to allow
a 44,016 square foot motorcycle parts mail-order and retail business at 6050 Dublin Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public heating on said application on October
17, 1995; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public heating 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 for this
project as it will not have a significant effect 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 Planning Commission of the City of Dublin
does hereby find that:
The approval oft}tis 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, with
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.
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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 fighting 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.
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend that the City Council conditionally approve PA 95-035, Arlen Ness Site Development
Review application, as generally depicted by materials labeled Exhibit A, stamped approved and on file
with the Dublin Planning Department and 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
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 monitoring
compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL] Planning, [B] Building. _[PO] Police, [PW] Public Works,
[ADM] Administration/City Attorney. [FIN]_ Finance, [FI Dougherty Regional Fire Authority. IDSR]
Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health, [Z7]
Zone Seven.
GENERAL
This Site Development Review approval for PA 95-035 is to allow the for the construction of a
two story 44,106 square foot motorcycle parts mall-order and retail business at 6050 Dublin
Boulevard; in a M-1 Light Industrial District. This approval shall generally conform to the plans
prepared by ATI Engineering Services Inc., dated October 5, 1995, consisting of 7 sheets
stamped approved labeled Exhibit A, except as modified by conditions of this resolution. These
sheets consist of a Site Plan, Grading Plan, Main Floor Plan, Mezzanine Plan, Roof Plan,
Elevations, and Landscape Plan. [PL]
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The Applicant shall comply with all applicable city of Dublin Site Development Review Standard
Conditions and the City of Dublin Non-Residential Security Requirements (Attachments 4 and 5).
[PL]
All signs shall be subject to the requirements of the Sign Regulations within the Zoning
Ordinance. [PL]
PUBLIC WORKS
Prior to occupancy, street improvement plans, grading plans and striping plans must be approved
by the Public Works Director. These plans must be to the City of Dublin standards and to the
City's Director of Public Works satisfaction. The improvement and grading plans should be
designed on the City of Dublin's standard sheets and standard title block. [PW]
Prior to occupancy, the Applicant shall dedicate 35 feet of Scarlett Drive to the City of Dublin
and it shall be constructed and improved to the City of Dublin's Standards and to the satisfaction
of the Director of Public Works. Scarlett Drive shall be 25 fee~ curb to curb. The improvements
to Scarlett Drive could be deferred contingent upon the approval of the Director of Public Works.
[PW]
The Applicant, prior to occupancy, shall dedicate adequate street dedications to the City of
Dublin. The Dublin Blvd. cross section from centefline to the curb shall be 51 feet and from
centefline of Dublin Blvd. to the property line shall be 59 feet. Dublin Blvd. shall be constructed
to the City of Dublin Standards and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works prior to
occupancy. This condition will relieve the Applicant from any obligation to pay Traffic Impact
Fees. [PW]
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Submit an original mylar and three sets of blueprints of improvement plan and grading plan after
approval of the plans by the Director of Public Works. After completion of project, the City's
mylar needs to be updated to show as built. [PW]
8. Prior to construction, a grading permit and encroachment permit are required. [PW]
The maximum slope of the main driveway off'of Dublin Blvd. and Scarlett Drive shall not exceed
6%. [PW]
10. Provide a minimum 2 foot wide sidewalk between the building walls and parking spaces. [PW]
11.
The most southerly driveway shall be designed to accommodate truck movement with a minimum
turning radius of 42 feet. [PW]
12.
Hydrologic and hydraulic calculations for the storm drain system are required to be submitted
prior to issuance of building permits as part of the Grading and Improvement Plan to the
satisfaction of the Director of the Department of Public Works. The pad elevation shall be above
the 100 year flood elevation. [PW]
13. The inlet next to the trash enclosure must be an oil separator-type inlet. [PW]
14.
The storm drain system should work on gravity. If it cannot work on gravity and needs to be
pumped out, the Director of Public Works may approve the system as long as the adjacent
property will be protected from flooding. [PW]
15.
The existing traffic report from TJKM dated August 18, 1994, for the project needs to be updated
to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The City of Dublin will give credit for the
Dublin Boulevard dedication and improvements toward the Traffic Impact Fee. [PW]
16.
Provide a raised curb and sidewalk for the 5 foot wide area adjacent to the western roll-up door.
[pw]
17.
The area outside the building shall drain outward at a 2% minimum slope for unpaved areas and a
1% minimum slope in paved areas (with a maximum gradient of 5%) unless otherwise approved
by the Director of Public Works. Show the grades of all slopes on the Grading and Improvement
Plan. [PW]
18.
All catch basins within paved areas not against curb and gutter shall have a 3-foot concrete apron
around all sides of the inlet per City of Dublin Standard Plans. [PW]
19.
The project shall conform to requirements of the City of Dublin "Typical Public Works Conditions
of Approval for Commercial/Industrial Site Development Review or Conditional Use Permit
Development" and "City of Dublin Improvement Plan General Notes" (Attachment 6). [PW]
20.
Any wells to be destroyed shall be destroyed pursuant to City of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter
7.60. [PW]
LIGHTING
21.
Parking lot streetlights shall be designed for 1 foot-candle of lighting. [PW]. Roof-mounted
exterior lighting shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the building to provide "wash"
security lighting. The Applicant shall provide photometrics and cut sheets for the review and
approval of the Police Department and the Planning Director. [PL, PO]
FIRE PROTECTION
22.
The curbing at project entries and along the perimeter of the project not adjacent to parking stalls
shall be painted red and labeled "NO STOPPING FIRE LANE-CVC 22500.1". Curbing
elsewhere in the project, but not adjacent to parking stalls and loading zones shall be painted red.
23. Fire flows shall meet the requirements of the Dougherty Regional Fire Authority (DRFA). [F]
24.
A fire suppression system (sprinkler system) will be required in this structure. The warehouse
area shall be classified as an ordinary hazard Type m. The office/retail are shall be classified as an
ordinary hazard Type II. The shop area shall be classified as an extra hazard location. If high pile
storage is intended, the requirements listed in N.F.P.A. 231 and 23 lC will be required. All fire
suppression components shall be protected and monitored in compliance with DRFA
requirements. [F]
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25.
Prior to 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 separately for each new building, in accordance with
DRFA requirements. [F, B]
26. (Deleted)
27. Provide DRFA with Materials Safety Data Sheets for chemical products to be on stock. [FI
28.
Provide a site plan detailing the location of all hydrants, both on-site and off-site. Hydrants will
be required on-site. The spacing shall be 300 feet apart. The required fire flow shall be based as
per the I.S.O. guideline for 1980. The underground and hydrants system shall be complete and
final approval granted by the Dublin San Ramon Services District and Dougherty Regional Fke
Authority prior to construction of the building. [F, DSR]
29.
A one-hour separation wall between the office, retail, warehouse area and the shop area will be
required. [F]
30.
Fire apparatus access shall be provided around the outer perimeter of this structure and shall be
maintained at all times. The minimum unobstructed road width of 20 feet and unobstructed
vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches is required.
31.
During construction an all-weather fire apparatus roadway must be provided within 150 feet of
the structure. The roadway shall consist of 6 inches minimum of class 2 aggregate compacted to
90°A. [F]
32.
Smoke control dampers are required, either mechanical or non-mechanical. Draft curtains are
required as per Chapter 81, as for high-pile storage, of the Uniform Fire Code. [F]
33.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall provide written confirmation to the
Planning Department that the requirements of DRFA, including any fees, have been, or will be,
met. [Fl
DISPOSAL SERVICE
34.
The trash receptacle shall be located as agreed upon with Livermore Dublin Disposal. Written
confirmation of this shall be sent to the Director of Planning by the Applicant prior to the issuance
of building permits. [PL]
35
The Applicant shall submit a design detail and location of the trash enclosure area subject to the
Planning Director's review and approval. The design of the trash enclosure shall reflect
dimensional criteria deemed acceptable by Livermore Dublin Disposal and shall incorporate use of
a 10' x 10' concrete apron in front to facilitate a 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 metal trash bins to protect the
interior walls of the enclosure. Colors and materials of the rash enclosure shall be architecturally
compatible with the main structure subject to Planning Director review and approval. [PL, LDD,
BI
36 The trash enclosure shall be constructed of non-combustible materials. [F]
DUBIJN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT (DSRSD)
37.
Prior to issuance of any 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]
38.
All mains shall be sized to provide sufficient capacity to accommodate future flow demands in
addition to each development project's demand. Layout and sizing of mains shall be in
conformance with DSRSD utility master planning. [DSR]
39.
Sewers shall be designed to operate by gravity flow to DSRSD's existing sanitary sewer system.
Pumping of sewage is discouraged and may only be allowed under extreme circumstances
following a case by case review with DSRSD staff. Any pumping station will require specific
review and approval by DSRSD of preliminary design reports, design criteria, and final plans and
specifications. The DSRSD reserves the right to require payment of present worth 20 year
maintenance costs as well as other conditions within a separate agreement with the Applicant for
any project that requires a pumping station. [DSR]
40.
Domestic and fire protection waterline systems for Tracts or 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]
41.
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]
42.
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]
43.
Ail easement dedications for DSRSD facilities shall be by separate instrument irrevocably offered
to DSRSD. [DSR]
44.
Prior to issuance by the City of any Building Permit, 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]
45.
Prior to issuance by the City of any 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]
46.
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 43 have been satisfied. [DSR]
47.
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]
48.
The site is not currently served with potable water by the District. Applicant's Architect or
Engineer shall determine appropriate water meter size. Water meter installation is performed by
Applicant's contractor. A District water construction permit is required including bonds and
insurance per District specifications. Water permit to be issued prior to the Building Permit.
[DSl ]
49.
Water system improvements for fire protection including fire hydrants and building sprinkler
systems may be required by DRFA. Upon determination of hydrant and sprinkler tap locations,
Applicant shall submit detailed water system improvement plans per District specifications and
shall obtain a water system construction permit (permit may be combined with ~47 above). Water
system shall be looped in accordance with District specifications. Construction permit to be
issued prior to the issuance of the Building Permit. [DSR]
50.
The Applicant shall submit detailed building plans for determination of sewer system connection
charge, due to additional building area to be added. Sewer connection fees shall be paid prior to
Building permit. [DSR]
51.
The existing building was served by a private sewer lateral which connects to the public sewer in
Scarlett Court, approximately 900 feet fi'om the site. The condition of the private sewer is
undetermined and may be unsuitable for continued use for the new development. The Applicant
shall complete a television inspection of the entire run of lateral and provide the District with
videotape of the existing lateral. The lateral shall also be tested by either low pressure air or
hydrostatically in accordance with District standard procedures and specifications and to the
satisfaction of the District inspector. If the District allows the existing sewer lateral to remain in
service for the new building, proof of adequate private easements shall be presented to the
District, and improvements to the private lateral may be required with accompanying sewer
construction permit per District specifications. Applicant shah obtain certification of sewer lateral
condition from District, and obtain appropriate construction permits, prior to issuance of Building
Permit.
If the lateral is found to be defective and not capable of meeting District standards, the Applicant
shall construct an 8-inch diameter sewer within the alignment of the future Scarlett Drive (east
side of Chabot Canal) in accordance with District standards. It shall be the responsibility of the
Applicant to negotiate and collect reimbursement from adjacent parcels that may seek to connect
to the new sewer as development occurs on adjacent parcels in the area. Prior to allowing future
use of the new sewer by adjacent development, the Applicant shall transfer ownership and
easements rights of the commonly used sewer to the District. The District shall then assume
maintenance and ownership of the commonly used portion of the new sewer upon application by
the Owner.
52.
The Applicant shall show existing 15-foot wide DSRSD waterline easement along east side of site
(west edge ofP.G.& E. easement). No structure or improvements including transformer pads
allowed within easement limits.
53.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall provide written confirmation to the
Planning Department that the requirements of DSRSD, including any fees, have been, or will be,
met. [DSR]
ALAMEDA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Zone 7)
54.
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 ora building or use permit. The fees and charges so collected are
used to finance SDA 7-1 flood control improvements. Z7]
55.
Zone 7 administers a program for the destruction of unused wells in the Livermore-Amador
Valley. Known water wells without a documented intent of future use, filed with Zone 7, are to
be destroyed prior to any demolition or construction activity in accordance with a well destruction
permit obtained from Zone 7. [Z7]
56.
Any proposed work within the waterline easement, including construction traffic, should first be
reviewed with Zone 7. [Z7]
57.
An encroachment permit is required prior to any work within the waterline easements from Zone
7 of Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, 7041 Koll Center Parkway,
Suite 170, Pleasanton, CA 94566. The permit will have specific conditions for construction
within the waterline easements. This permit will become effective upon payment of an application
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fee and the deposit of an approved surety bond with Zone 7 and any application inspection
charges.
58.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall provide written confirmation to the
Planning Department that the requirements of Zone 7, including any fees, have been, or will be,
met. [Z7]
59.
Exterior colors shall conform the colors and materials palette submitted to the Dublin Planning
Department dated September 6, 1995. All ducts, meters, air conditioning equipment and other
mechanical equipment that is on-site or roof-mounted shall be effectively screened from view.
[PL]
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PLANS
60.
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 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]
61.
The final landscape plan shall be generally consistent with the preliminary landscape plans
prepared by ATI Engineering Services, Inc., dated received by the Planning Department on
October 5, 1995. [PL]
62.
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]
63
The Applicant shall complete and submit to the Dublin Planning Department the Standard Plant
Material, Irrigation and Maintenance Agreement (Attachment 7). [PL]
64.
The Applicant shall submit written documentation to the Planning Director (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]
65.
Show street trees as being Bradford Pear rather than Raywood Ash on the Final Landscape and
Irrigation Plan. PW]
PARKING
66.
The Applicant shall submit a revised parking lot striping plan for new parking areas subject to
review and approval of the Planning Director and the Director of Public Works and shall conform
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the parking plan shown on sheet 1 dated October 5, 1995. 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" (Attachment 8). Handicapped, visitor, employee and compact parking
spaces shall be appropriately identified on the pavement and designated on the parking plan. [PL]
67.
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, B]
68.
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]
69. The Applicant shall provide continuous curbing for all parking stalls. [PW]
SIGNAGE
70.
All approved signs shall be well maintained in an attractive manner and in accordance with the
approved plans. Any indirect light fixtures used to illuminate any signage on the site shall be
glare-shielded. [PL]
71. All signage shall comply with the provisions of the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. [PL]
REMEDIATION OF GASOLINE STORAGE IMPACTS
72.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, the soil monitoring well shall be monitored and the soil in
the gasoline storage impact area shall be turned and aerated to the satisfaction of the County of
Alameda Department of Environmental Health. The soil shall then be re-compacted and graded.
[CO]
73.
Soil re-compaction must meet City of Dublin requirements and must be supervised by a soils
engineer, lB, PW]
MISCELLANEOUS
74.
Approval of the Site Devdopment Review shall be valid for one year, until October 24, 1996. If
construction has not commenced by that time, this approval shall be null and void. The approval
period for the Site Development Review may be extended six (6) additional months (Applicant
must submit a written request for the extension prior to the expiration date of the permit) by the
Planning 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]
75.
This permit 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 citation.
[PI4
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76.
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]
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1995.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Commissioners Zika, Geist, Jennings, Johnson and Lockhart
Pla~ii~ng Commission Chairperson
lanning Director (.~
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