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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 01-17-1983 ~ • • . Regular Meeting - January 17, 1983 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Monday, January 17, 1983, in the meeting room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Cm. William Tenery, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Vonheeder, Woy, Mack, and Tenery, and Laurence L. Tong, Director of Planning. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Tenery led the Commission, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. * * * * MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 1983, on motion of Cm. Woy, seconded by Cm. Alexander, and by unanimous vote were approved. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Beth Grant-DeRoos questioned the status of the Barratt San Jose project, which was a topic of a study session during a previous Planning Commission meeting. She expressed special concern regarding traffic backups on Alcosta Blvd. and San Ramon Road. Mr. Tong responded that necessary traffic study information, which is the responsibility of the developer, is being accumulated and submitted. * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Included in each Commissioners packet were: 1. Zoning Administrator's Action Agenda from the meeting of January 6, 1983; 2. Response letter from Mr. Tong to Mr. Sherry regarding elevator emergency warning devices. I ~ • . ' * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS None * * * * NEW BUSINESS SIGN COMMITTEE UPDATE Mr. Tong informed the Commission of the progress, to date, of the newly formed Sign Committee: l. Roger Coupe - Chairperson; 2. Bruce King - Co-chairperson; 3. Meetings will be held every o-ther Wednesday evening at Creegan & D'Angelo; 4. The tentative date for completion of the sign committee recommendations has been set at May, 83; 5. The list of alternate members was presented. There was a discussion regarding concern over the fact that Beth Grant-DeRoos' alternate (her son) is under the age of 18. Cm. Tenery queried the Commission as to whether there should be restrictions placed on the age requirement of (any) committee members. Ms. DeRoos expressed deep concern regarding general resistence to young people becoming involved in the political process. The concensus of opinion of the Commission was that the inclusion of Chris DeRoos as an alternate for his mother on the sign committee should not be hindered. Cm. Woy questioned whether May is a realistic goal for the completion of the sign committee's task. Mr. Tong responded that the target date as stated is tentative, and may, at a later time, be revised. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE The Commission was provided with a copy of the Alameda County Subdivision Ordinance, which has been adopted by the City of Dublin. Members were invited to discuss, with Staff, any questions they might have with regard to the provisions of the Ordinance. ~ • ~ . Cm. Vonheeder questioned the relation of County entities mentioned to its Dublin equivalent, with reference to Article 9, School Facility Dedication. Mr. Tong responded by pointing out that the Article referes to interim school facility financing and Dublin's ability to work with, NOT direct the school board in the event of over-crowding. It was pointed out that it would be highly unlikely for all schools within the school district to become overcrowded at the same time. Mr. Tong pointed out that the main thing to be reviewed is the intent of the Ordinance, and a detailed discussion will occur as developers submit plans. GENERAL PLAN DISCUSSION WORK PROGRAM REFINEMENT OUTLINE Staff introduced a Work Program Refinement Outline for the General Plan, which further defines the tasks and products that will be part of the Work Program. Cm. Woy questioned whether the consulting firms responding to the request for proposal should be interviewed at a public meeting because of his understanding that, under the Brown Act, the interview is a Personnel matter, while the final vote for appointment of the Consulting firm is public. Mr. Tong responded that after discussion with the City Attorney regarding this matter, it was felt that although there is some question, it might be best to hold the interviews in an open meeting, to avoid any "cloud" regarding the considerations of each firm. Cm. Alexander stated that he will be unable to attend the Commission meeting on February 7, 1983, when the interviews will be held in this matter. * * * * OTHER BUSINESS Staff informed Commission members of the Planning Commission Institute, which will be held in March, 1983, at the Hyatt Del Monte, Monterey CA, sponsored by the League of California Cities. Commissioners were invited to attend. Mr. Tong also notified the Commission members of a U.C. Extension Workshop regarding General Plans, which may be attended as an alternative, scheduled for Friday, February 21, 1983. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. v • ~ Respectfully submitted, JC_.~^~` Planning Commission Chair n Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * * .