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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 09-06-1983 . ~ ~ Regular Meeting - September 6, 1983 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday September 6, 1983, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:3D p.m. by Cm. Tenery, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Mack, Vonheeder, Petty, 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. * * * * ~l t r~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ s ~ ~ N ~ MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meetinq of August 5, 1983, were approved as written. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Cm. Mack questioned the content of SB 358, re erred to in the minutes of City Council meeting of June 13, 1 83. Mr. Tong said he would obtain a copy of the Senate Bill fro the City Clerk. * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS None * * * * PUBLIC HEARING PA 83-041 SCOTSMAN MANUFACTURING CORP. CO DITIONAL USE PERMIT Staff presented information regarding the app ication for a Conditional Use Permit to allow storage of mo ile offices in an M-1 (Light Industrial) District. Staff recom ended that the Planning Commission approve the Conditional U e Permit and Site Development Review subject to the drafted con itions of approval, which were provided to the Commissioners for heir review. Rodger Coupe, of Creegan & D'Angelo, Civil En ineers, applicant/representative, was present in the udience, and disagreed with the requirement of the City En ineer to implement an agreement between the owners along the co on private road to insure proper maintenance of this private str et. Mr. Tong responded that the City Engineer felt that th's would assure proper maintenance, and should be left as one of the requirements. Mr. Bud Gennoy, representing the property own r, stated that the existing shop building would remain on the pr perty and would, eventually, be used by Scotsman. Mr. David C nningham, Branch Manager for Scotsman, added that the company as not planning on doing any manufacturing activity for two or t ree years, if at . • all, in this building. Mr. Coupe asked wheth r that building would be required to be sprinkled (referring o the Fire Department letter dated August 26, 1983), and Mr. Tong indicated that the applicant would need to get together with the Fire Chief in order to clarify that requirement. on motion of Cm. Alexander, seconded by Cm. P tty, and by unanimous vote of the Commissioners, the foll wing Resolution was approved (with the correction of reference to Highway I-580, rather than I-680): RESOLUTION NO. 83-11 APPROVING PA 83-041, SCOTSMAN MANUFACTURIN COPRORATION, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO ALLOW T E STORAGE OF MOBILE , OFFICES AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADMINISTATIV OFFICES IN AN M-1 ' (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRIC ' * * * * PA 83-029 O KMONT MEMORIAL PARK CO DITIONAL USE PERMIT Mr. Tong explained the application, distribut'ng new site plans, and noting the proposed uses for the San Ramo Road area, as established by the San Ramon Road Specific Pl n. He also noted traffic patterns which were of considerable c ncern, and recommended denial of the application. Mr. Frank Haswell, Executive Vice President o the Oakmont Memorial Park, provided background for the pr ject. Dr. Ward Tanneberg, Pastor of the Valley Chri tian Church, owner of the property in question, pointed out that the EIR, prepared for the Negative Declaration for the project, indicated no significant impact with mitigation of traffic. He also indicated that there is a frontage road from Amador Val ey Blvd., across San Ramon Road, which has served patrons of t e commercial properties, as well as the Valley Christian C nter. Additionally, he requested that the applicati n be extended from two year's duration to five years. Mr. Tong clarified Staff's position, respondi g that a mortuary ' is not a xeligious activity, but rather a per onal service, and, typically, is not considered conducive to ret i1/commercial shopper goods uses, as designated in the San amon Road Specific Plan. Additionally, the traffic and parking haracteristics are considerably different from religious activit'es carried on in a church. . • Elizabeth Schmitt, 8358 Cypress Court, interj cted that, although she does not, personally, believe in funerals she hoped that the Commission would consider those Dublin reside ts who do rely on this type of service, and she encouraged appr val of the Conditional Use Permit. Cm. Alexander asked Pastor Tanneberg if the c urch had an easement across the property where the "front ge road" appeared to be located. Pastor Tanneberg responded th t, to his knowledge, the area has been public access, a rass the front of those properties for several years. Mr. Tong indicated that, according to records in the Planning Department, the area in front of the "Nichand os property" was not actually acquired by the County, and that access to the properties north of the proposed extension of Amador Valley Blvd. has been gained through private property acce s agreements. The easement in question was never consummated by Mr. Nichandros for the County. Cm. Alexander then asked what would occur sho 1d Mr. Nichandros decide to erect a fence sometime in the futur . He suggested, in light of the lack of easements, that the prop rty owners enter into an agreement for joint access. He added that he did not feel comfortable deciding on this matter unti after an agreement of legal access is reached between the proper y owners. Cm. Petty spoke in defense of Staff's concern over conformance with Retail Uses, as defined in the San Ramon Road Specific Plan. On motion of Cm. Alexander, and second by Cm. Vonheeder, the Commission unanimously adopted the following esolution: RESOLUTION 83-012 I ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION CO CERNING I PA 83-029 OAKMONT MEMORIAL P RK * * * * With regard to the Conditions of Approval sti ulated for the Conditional Use Permit, Pastor Tanneberg spec'fically disagreed with: Item la - indicated a need for only 20 p rking spaces; lb - the requirement called for too many trees; le - requested clarification of "su stantial trash enclosure"; 2a - felt street improvements too e tensive prior to San Ramon Road improvement; I • 4- requested clarification of requ'rement for fire hydrants for buildings already in existance; 6- requested extension to 5 years. The Commissioners agreed that Conditions of A proval should be revised as follows: Item la: 20 parking stalls require ; 2a: add: "A performance bond or letter of intent may be submitted for appr val by the City Engineer"; 6: extend the approval perio is 5 years, until September 16, 1988. Cm. Mack made the motion, with Cm. Vonheeder' second, to adopt the Resolution Approving PA 83-039, subject t revised Conditions of Approval. The motion passed 4-1, with Cm. Petty opposed: RESOLUTION 83-013 APPROVING PA 83-029 OAKMONT MEMORIAL PARK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A MORTUARY I AN AREA DESIGNATED FOR RETAIL COMMERCIAL USES * * * * PA 3-004 DUBLIN GREEN REZONING Mr. Tong introduced item, which is an applica ion for a Planned Development rezoning to allow a 269-unit apar ment complex on a 13.4 acre site (20 dwelling units per acre.) He noted several technical revisions to the General Provisions provided in the draft Resolution labelled "Exhibit D", as fol ows: Item 2: should read ..50 units. . 10: the property owner (not develo er) should provide status report; 11: should read ..wall or heav timbered fence. . . ; . . , 17b: the property owner (not develo er) shall maintain facilities; 21 and 24; add: "This condition w'll be subject to modification by the City Engin er, as necessary." 27: add: "The possibility for a c mmon water meter may be discussed with DSRSD." • • 47a: should read: "Prior to commen ement of any structures, grading must confo m. 47b: should read: "Prior to final nspection of building, the following shall ave been submitted. , , . , , 49: should read: "Prior to final nspection of building, the developer shall rade. ..as shown or indicated on Exhibit "A", a d these conditions." (Strike performa ce bond statement); Staff recommended approval of the rezoning, s bject to the above noted changes to the general provisions. Cm. Tenery questioned how the reduction in th number of units might affect rental price. Mr. Fred Howell, pplicant, spoke at length, regarding the history of this project and noted that a reduction in the number of units would increa e the rental price by approximately $50-60 per month. Cm. Petty, at this time, abstained from parti ipating in the hearing because of an "emotional interest as Ponderosa Village resident and a participant in the initial app al process". Major objections to the General Provisions, r ised by the applicant included: Item 22: requirement to install a signa at Donlon Way and Dublin Blvd. 24b: requirement to pay 100% for wi ening extension of Amador Valley Blvd.; 27: individually metered utility m ters; Mr. Howell also requested the right to conver the units to condominiums in seven years. Also, wherever he word "bond" was mentioned in the General Provisions, insert " etter of credit". Rodger Coupe, of Creegan & D'Angelo, observed that traffic problems already exist and will not be create by this project. Several people were present to ask questions nd make comments regarding this project. Two Dublin residents offered the following observations: Darleen Green, Pondarosa Village homeowner, agreed with the applicant that there is no need for a signal at Donlon Way and Dublin Blvd., however, she felt a need for a pedestrian right- of-way through the project, from the Pondarosa Village area. She also felt that the architecture could be improved. . ~ ~ Robert Yee, Pondarosa Village homeowner, asked whether the number of entrances could be reduced to two, by eliminating the Donlon entrance. He also questioned the sewer capacity. Mr. Tong responded that if any of the entrances were to be eliminated, it would be the minor entrance from San Ramon Road, to the south of the main entrance. Mr. Coupe responded to the sewer question by noting that, to his knowledge, there are permits available for any and all developments. Barbara Devalco pointed out that, in her opinion, the units are not made for families because of the fact that there is such a predominance of one-bedroom units. After the close of the public hearing, Cm. Vonheeder made a motion to adopt the following Resolution. Cm. Mack seconded the motion, and it was passed by unanimous vote of the commission: RESOLUTION 83-14 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CONCERNING PA 83-004 DUBLIN GREEN * * * * There was discussion regarding Item 23, regarding traffic improvements at Dublin Blvd. and San Ramon Road; and Item 24, regarding traffic improvements at Amador Valley Blvd. and San Ramon Rd.; and it was decided that the applicant should be reimbursed in the same manner as described in Item 22. Regarding Item 27, it was suggested that the provision be revised to read "common water meters may be used, subject to review by City Staff and City Engineer. Other utilities shall be individually metered". Cm. Alexander motioned, with Cm. Vonheeders qualified second, to recommend Approval of the Planned Development Rezoning subject to revised general provisions. After discussion of revisions to the general provisions, Cm. Vonheeder withdrew her second. There was lengthy discussion regarding the impact of reducing the number of units on the amount of rents proposed to be charged for the units. The Commissioners repeatedly agreed that the City was in need of affordable housing, and it was their desire to see rents kept at a minimum. Cm. Vonheeder then made the motion, with Cm. Mack's second, to recommend approval of Planned Development Rezoning, leaving the original number of units (269) and all other conditions. The motion passed: Cms. Vonheeder, Mack, and Tenery - Aye; Cm. Alexander - Opposed; Cm. Petty - Abstain. • ! RESOLUTION 83-15 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PLANNED DEVELO MENT REZONING CONCERNING PA 83-004 DUBLIN G EEN * * * * NEW BUSINESS Due to the late hour, it was agreed to m ve items 9.1 (General Plan Program - Review of Working Paper 2) to an adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m., on September 15, 1 83, at the Dublin Library meeting room. It was also agreed to take up the matter of the item 9.2 (Sign Regulation Committee Report) at the next regular meeting, on September 19, 1983. * * * * OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Tong notified the Commissioners of t e appeals pending to the City Council on the Commission's denial f PA 83-037, Pet Medical Service Administrative Conditional Use P rmit, and approvai of PA 83-045, Heritage Commons Modification of General Provisions. * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the mee ing was adjourned at 11:55 p.m. Respe tfully submitted: ~9 ~ - ~ ~ ~ lanning mmission Ch irman q Laure ce L. Tong, Planning Director * * * *