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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 04-04-1983 , ~ , Regular Meeting - April 4, 1983 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Monday, April 4, 1983, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Cm. Tenery, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Woy, Mack, Vonheeder, Tenery, and Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director. * * * * 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 March 21, 1983, were approved as written. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION The Commission received a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Robert Karns, 6851 Langmuir Lane, informing the Planning Commission that they intend to apply for a Conditional Use Permit for a preschool at their address. A copy of Staff's response was also included, which informed the Karns' of the application requirements. No action was required at this time. Cm. Mack pointed out that the door which appears on one plan drawing, which leads to the rear yard, does not appear on a second plan. Cm. Vonheeder stated that she was familiar with the floor plan of the Karns' home and that there is a door which leads from the garage to the backyard. * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS Cm. Alexander asked whether Staff had received a response from City Attorney Nave regarding Planning Commission jurisdiction questions raised at the last Commission meeting. There has been no response at this time. . . • Cm. Vonheeder questioned the progress of the Sign Committee. Mr. Tong outlined the committee's anticipated progress: 1) lst meeting in June (earliest) - Committee presentation of recommendations/findings. 2) Planning Commission review of Sign Committee recommendations, and selection (if desired) of acceptable recommendations to be forwarded to City Council for adoption. 3) City Council review of Planning Commission recommendations, and decision regarding whether changes in the regulations or revision of Sign Ordinance is in order. a) Revisions Introduced b) 2nd Reading c) Adoption There was a question from Cm. Vonheeder regarding the obligation, during this time, for public notification of the possible changes to the Ordinance, because of her awareness that the Chamber of Commerce is in the process of conducting surveys of the business community in relation to this topic. It was ascertained that when actual changes to the Ordinance take place, it must be done at a public meeting, with legal notification. Cm. Woy suggested that Staff send a letter to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce regarding the Sign Committee, informing the Chamber that all meetings of the committee are open to the public, and all information from the business community, prior to recommendation to the Planning Commission, was welcome. Cm. Alexander stated that he felt that the Business Community should be informed of any meeting regarding the Sign Ordinance. * * * * NEW BUSINESS HERITAGE PARK SIGN PROGRAM REVISIONS Staff presented a brief description of the proposed revision to the sign program currently in existence at the Heritage Park Corporate Center, locatecl in the area bounded by Donlon Way, Dublin Blvd., San Ramon Road and Interstate 580. Kirk Duffy, representing Triton Financial Corporation, introduced the proposed project, explaining dissatisfaction with the current lack of visibility for the master identification sign, which is now in place. He also indicated that interior signing would be modified, as well as some of the architectural landscaping and painting. ~ ~ ~ After a brief discussion, Cm. Vonheeder motioned, with Cm. Alexander's second, that the proposed sign revisions were minor in nature and could be accomplished through a Conditional Use Permit. The motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Commission. PLEASANTON PLANNING COMMISSION JOINT MEETING At their last meeting, the Commission indicated a desire to meet with the Pleasanton Planning Commission to discuss topics of mutual interest. Mr. Tong related that the Pleasanton Planning Director had been alerted to the possibility of a~joint meeting of the Planning Commissions, and had indiated that the Pleasanton Commission meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. It was the concensus of opinion that the joint meeting might be tentatively scheduled for either a first or third Wednesday. Staff was directed to make necessary contacts. Topics of consideration for the joint meeting included: 1) discussion of plans regarding adjacent properties along Interstate 580 to Santa Rita Road; 2) discussion of the two overpasses which lead in and out of the two cities (Hopyard-Dougherty Rd.; San Ramon Rd.-Foothill Rd.) 3) discussion regarding the traffic problems within the cities, with relation to Item #2; 4) discussion of BART and BART station's location; 5) discussion of boundaries and sphere of influence claimed by each city; 6) discussion of housing developments, and plans for providing housing for large number of employees envisioned as a result of Hacienda Park. 7) potential for a joint meeting involving Livermore Pleasanton, Dublin and San Ramon Planning Commissions; It was generally agreed that joint meetings with the Livermore and San Ramon Planning Commissions would be beneficial. . ~ ~ PLANNED DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION At the March 21, 1983, meeting the Planning Commissidn reviewed the Planned Development District portion of the Zoning Ordinance. At that time the Commission expressed an interest in further reviewing information related to Planned Developments (also referred to as PUD's). Mr. Tong introduced and described documents included in the Commissioners' packets, which included: 1) Section 8-31.0 et seq. (and those that follow) of Zoning Ordinance regarding Planned Development District. 2) Preliminary Residential Condominium Development Guidelines. 3) Excerpts: The Practice of Local Government Planning, by the International City Management Association. 4) Excerpts: The Job of the Planning Commissioner, by Albert Solnit. 5) San Mateo Planned Development Regulations. 6) Fremont Planned Development Regulations. He also explained the normal procedure for a Planned Development. After discussion, it was felt that a future agenda item might be to review and develop more specific Planned Development guidelines which might ultimately become Standards. Cm. Alexander felt that the guidelines seemed more lenient than some other cities'. He also requested some assurances regarding the level of quality. Development of the guidelines would be subject to available Staff time_ Cm. Vonheeder requested that the Police and Fire Chiefs address the Commission regarding their specific views of the problems encountered by their respective departments. Mr. Tong suggested that Staff discuss these items with the Police and Fire Chiefs and then come back to the Commission with a list of comments for review. * * * * OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Tong briefly described the copy of the Zoning Ordinance which was provided to each Commissioner, as requested. He cautioned the Commission to be aware that although the Ordinance is basically that adopted from Alameda County, it has been subject to modifications by the City of Dublin. - i • Cm. Vonheeder questioned the status of the General Plan process. Mr. Tong noted that the Consultant has signed the Contract with the City and is working on Item I, which is "coming back with a detailed work program" and is scheduled to accomplish this by May l, 1983. Cm. Vonheeder queried Staff regarding their workload and asked if the Commission's intervention would assist in relieving the heavy workload which Staff has increasingly encountered. Mr. Tong indidated that the preliminary budget for 1983-84 requested an increased number of staff. Cm. Vonheeder advised that she had been informed that the new Ross Store perportedly has no restroom facilities. She questioned Staff whether the Zoning Ordinance required retail stores to provide restrooms for employees and/or the public. Mr. Tong said he would request that the Building Inspection Department check into the matter. Cm. Mack questioned whether there are any further plans for local transportation in Dublin (specifically busses.) Mr. Tong responded that the City Council has agreed to participate in a Valley-wide transportation study. Cm. Mack mentioned, also, that she was questioned regarding the apartment project (Calmet) which is anticipated to go in behind Iceland ice skating rink. Mr. Tong indicated that the nearby residents would be notified of public hearings regarding the. project. * * * * There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, - ~ Laurence L. Tong, anning C mission Chairman Planning Director