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Home My WebLink AboutPC Mtg Minutes 07-15-1985 R 6 t ~ ~ Regular Meeting - July 15, 1985 I A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on July 15, 1985, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m, by Commissioner Alexander, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL ~ PRESENT: Commissioners Barnes, Petty, Mack, Chairman Alexander and Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director and Kevin J. Gailey, Senior Planner. ABSENT; Commissioner Raley. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Alexander 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 July 1, 1985, were approved as amended; (1) PCM-5-076 amended to indicate Commission's concern regarding Veach Boat and Motor Mart application included concern that the site is within the Downtown Intensification Area to be studied by the Downtown Study Committee; and (2) PCM-5-077 amended to indicate the Commission's direction for Staff to return on 7-15-85 with Resolution for denial of Veach Boat and Motor Mart application was in part prompted by desire to facilitate a decision on the request which would allow, on appeal, direction from the City Council. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Staff said that the Bay Area Housing Study questionaire was for individual Planning Commissioner review and response. PCM-5-82 - . , . ~ ~ * * * * PUBLIC HEARING 7,4 PA 84-077 Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Sign I Regulations. ' Commissioner Alexander, with the Commission's consensus, took this item out of order to formally have the Commission continue the public hearing to a Special Planning Commission hearing Thursday, July 18, 1985, at"7:00 pm at the Homestead Savings Community Room (7889 Dublin Blvd.). * * * * 7.1 PA 85-007.1 and .2 Veach/Tulloch Construction Ap lications for Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review to allow a Boat and Motor Mart with exterior display and sales of related items and with short term exterior storage of boats, at the southeast end of Golden Gate Drive (Continued from May 20, June 3, and July l, 1985 Planning Commission Meetings) Commissioner Alexander reopened the public hearing on this item and requested staff to make its presentation. Mr. Gailey presented the Staff report indicating that per the Commission's direction at the meeting of July l, 1985, Staff had prepared a supplementary Staff report and support Resolutions to facilitate the Commission's denial of the project. Mr. Gailey advised that the Commission had expressed reservations at the July 1, 1985, meeting about their ability to make the required findings regarding the project's compatibility with the City's General Plan. Mr. Gailey also indicated that the Commission had expressed concerns that the project was not consistent with the General Plan policy to intensify the downtown area and concerns that an action on the project may be premature given the recent appointment of a Downtown Study Committee. On motion of Commission Mack, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, voice vote found unanimous approval to close the public hearing. On motion of Commissioner Petty, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, voice vote found 3- 0(Commissioner Mack abstaining) in favor of adopting Resolution no. 85-035. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE CONCERNING PA 85-007 VEACH/TULLOCH CONSTRUCTION On motion of Commissioner Barnes, seconded by Commissioner Petty, voice vote found 3- 0(Commissioner Mack abstaining) in favor of adopting Resolution no. 85-036. PCM-5-83 ' ~ ' ~ ~ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION . OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DENYING PA 85-007.1 AND .2 VEACH/TULLOCH CONSTRUCTION REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED BOAT AND MOTOR MART WITH SHORT-TERM EXTERIOR-STORAGE OF BOATS AT THE SOUTHEAST TERMINUS OF GOLDEN GATE DRIVE ~ , * * * * 7 2 PA 85-035 Hatfield Development Corporation - Investec, Inc. Planned Development (PD) Prezoning, Annexation and Site Development Review (SDR) applications involving 175 single family lots and two open space parcels on and 89+ acre portion of the Nielsen Ranch Subdivision (Tentative Map 4859). Commissioner Alexander opened the public hearing and called for the Staff report. Mr. Gailey presented the Staff report giving a brief description of the project, a chronology of the Nielsen Ranch Subdivision and emphasizing the need for a detailed project analysis in conjunction with this project submittal. Mr. Gailey proceeded with a condition-by-condition summary of the important project conditions. Mr. Gailey indicated that the applicant had advised he generally concurred with Staff's recommendations on the project. In regards to Condition #9 of the same Resolution, Staff advised that the applicant have requested modified language concerning skirt heights to assure that there was a clear understanding of the Condition's intent. Mr. Gailey provided some clarification of the disposition of Parcel "D" of Tentative Map 4859, the adjoining 3.5+ acre Common Open Space Parcel at the northeast corner of the subject project, and indicated some additional attention would be required as to how this parcel was to be handled. Mr. Hatfield, Hatfield Development Corporation, introduced himself as co-developer (along with Investec, Inc.). Mr. Hatfield indicated some concern about the wording of the Condition of the Site Development Review Resolution regarding the type of landscaping envisioned for slope areas of a height over seven feet. Staff indicated a tree planting program was all that was envisioned. Mr. Robert Nielsen, property owner, indicated he'd have no problem with folding Parcel "D" of Tract 4859 into the undivided remainder of the surrounding Nielsen Ranch holding. Mr. Emil Dennis, architect with the firm of Bordeaux Estates, made a presentation regarding the housing product developed for this project. PCM-5-84 . ~ ~ Mr. .7ohn DeHorn, project engineer with the firm of Wilsey & Ham, discussed Condition #8 of the Site Development Review Resolution calling for reduction on the depth of level rear yards of specific lots in the project. The Commission indicated support of an alternate approach to this situation, handling Staff's concerns with a requirement that these slopes be rounded to match natural grade to the greatest extent feasible. On motion by Commissioner Mack, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, voice vote found all in favor of closing the public hearing. Consensus from the Commission was reached to modify condition #3 of the Site Development Review Resolution to allow 2- 3 of the lots in Tract 5073 to have less than the required 20 foot rear yard, if modifications to the unit placement were not able to secure the 20 foot standard. Modifi~d wording for Condition #8 of the Site Development Review Resolution regarding rounding of slopes to match surrounding natural grade was discussed. Modification to Condition #5 of the Site Development Review Resolution was discussed to address who would have responsibility for irrigation systems installed on slope areas. Modifications to Condition #11 of the Site Development Review Resolution were considered to assure that appropriate access to the new Common Open Space Area would be provided. On motion by Commissioner Petty, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, voice vote found all in favor of adopting RESOLUTION NO. 85-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE BE ADOPTED FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) PREZONING , AND ANNEXATION REQUEST INVOLVING 46+ ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF THE CITY AND A CONCURRENT.SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUEST INVOLVING TH~ SUBJECT 43+ ACRES LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF DUBLIN COLLECTIVELY REQUESTED UNDER PA 85-035 HATFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION-INVESTEC, INC. On motion by Commissioner Petty, seconded by Commissioner Mack, voice vote found all in favor of adopting RESOLUTION NO. 85-040 A~tESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN PCM-5-85 . I ~ . ~ i ~ ~ ~ ; ~ RECOMMENDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FINDINGS AND GENERAL PROVISI~ONS FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) PREZONING FOR A 46+ ACRE SITE CONCERNING PA 85-035.1 HATFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION-INVESTEC, INC. On motion by Commissioner Mack, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, voice vote found all in favor of adopting RESOLUTION N0. 85-041 ' A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION I OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN I RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT CITY OF DUBLIN STAFF TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE ALAMEDA COUNTY LbCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) FOR APPROXIMATELY 46 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN INVOLVED IN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) PREZONING REQUEST FILED UNDER PA 85-035.2 BY HATFIELD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION-INVESTEC, INC. On motion by Commissioner Petty, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, voice vote found all in favor of adopting, in amended form with Amendments to Conditions #3, #4, #5, #6, #11, & #14. RESOLUTION N0. 85-042 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PA 85-035,3 HATFIELD DEVELOPMEPIT CORPORATION INVESTEC, INC. 7.3 PA 85-054 Nahas Conditional Use Permit application to locate a directional tract sign at the northwest corner of Amador Valley Boulevard and Dougherty Road. Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. Mr. Tong presented the Staff Report. He said that the sign would provide identification and directional information for The Amador Lakes apartment project. Staff did not see any problems with the application. _ Mr. Ron Nahas concurred with the Staff Report. On motion by Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Mack, and by concensus, the public hearing was closed. PCM-5-86 , ~ • On motion by Cm. Petty, seconded by Cm. Mack, voice vote found all in favor of RESOLUTION N0. 85-037 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN' * * * * APPROVING PA 85-054 RON NAHAS REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE ' PERMIT TO ERECT AN OFF SITE SIGN * * * * NEW BUSINESS Appeal of Staff determinations regarding 1) completeness of PA 85-041.1 and .2 Villages at Alamo Creek and 2) review of the proposed East Dougherty Hills park site. Mr. Tong presented the Staff Report. Mr. Ron Nahas had appealed Staff determinations that; 1) the developers needed to submit basic Development Plans as part of a complete Planned Development Rezoning application for the entire 130+ acre East Dougherty Hills site north of Amador Valley Boulevard and the 4+ acre site south of Amador Va11ey Boulevard, and 2) the City needs a qualified park designer to review the potential land uses of the proposed East Dougherty Hills park site. Staff reviewed existing City policy requiring basic Development Plans for an entire site. Staff also reviewed the Tentative Parcel Map requirement that a workable design and set of Development plans be provided to assure consistency with General Plan policies and to avoid piece meal planning. The Village #7 area and the convenience store area were vital to the design and workability of the proposed project. Regarding the park site, Staff noted that, instead of one whole, undivided piece of property, the developers had proposed a park site divided into two distinct pieces by Alamo Creek. Staff said that a park designer was needed to analyze the potential uses of the proposed park site vs, those of an undivided site. Mr. Nahas said he has an option to purchase the site. The option ran through July 23, 1985. He said he was not contesting the hiring of a park designer. He did, however, feel that they had adequately demonstrated the useability of the park site. He requested the Planning Commission to remove the condition from the tentative Parcel Map. PCM-5-87 . i ~ Regarding the completeness of the application, Mr. Nahas said he had agreed to submit the plot plan for the convenience store area, but that he did not have a tenant with preliminary building elevations. He did not know what the market will be in the future. He requested the Planning Commission to accept the application as complete. Mr. Mark Rafanelli also requested the Planning Commission to find the application complete. In response to Commissioner Alexander, Mr. Nahas confirmed that the Village #7 area was proposed at 16 dwelling units per acre. Mr. Nahas again requested the Planning Commission for relief from Condition #18 regarding the park configuration and a finding that the application was complete as required by Condition #22. Staff said that revisions to the Tentative Parcel Map conditions of approval would need to be renoticed and reheard by the Planning Commission. Such revisions would not be appropriate without proper application and notification. Commissioner Petty asked how long it would take to complete an application for the Village #7 area. Mr. Nahas said that the area was reserved for an unknown product. It would take about one month to complete an application for that area, which he would consider a long delay. In response to Commissioner Alexander, Mr. Nahas said that Ponderosa Homes has an option for Village #6 and Village #7. Commissioner Petty asked why the entire 4.7 acre was not all retail. Mr. Nahas said the site was too small for a shopping center. Mr. Rafanelli said that such use was not reasonable. Commissioner Alexander said that, while he did not completely understand the need for Development Plans for a Plan Development Rezoning, he did see potential problems with the 16 dwelling unit per acre proposal adjacent to the single family area. On motion by Commissioner Mack, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, voice vote founmd all in favor of RESOLUTION NO. 85-038 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN Requiring a complete set of ~asic Development Plans for the entire site of PA 85-041.1 and .2 Villages at Alamo Creek and requiring a qualified park designer be hired to analize potential land uses of proposed East Dougherty Hills Park Site. * * * * PCM-5-88 ~ ~ ~ OLD BUSINESS None * * * * NEW BUSINESS Staff indicated planning items on the upcoming City Council meeting. * * * * OTHER BUSINESS None * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m, to: To: 1) Special meeting on Thursday July 18, 1985, 7c00pm at Homestead Savings Community Room, 7889 Dublin Blvd, for Sign Regulations, and 2) Special joint meeting with Park and Recreation Commission, Monday, August 5, 1985, 7:OOpm at Dublin Library Meeting Room for review of East Dougherty Hills Park Site. Respectfully submitted, ~ Pflanning ommission Chairman Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * * PCM-5-89