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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Mtg Minutes 05-20-1985 • ~ . t , . • . • . ~ . ~ . a Regular Meeting - May 20, 1985 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on May 20, 1985, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Cm. Alexander, Chairman. * * * ~ ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Petty, Raley, Vice-Chairman Mack, Chairman Alexander, Laurence L. Tong - Planning Director, and Kevin J. Gailey - Senior Planner. * * * * 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 May 6, 1985, were approved. * * ~ * ORAL COMMUNICATION None. * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Staff said there were several written communications directly related to public hearing items on the agenda. No other written communications were received. * * * * ~ PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: 7.1 PA 85-016 Charles Lemoine Conditional Use Permit to allow several existing uses to continue in operation at 6085 Scarlett Court. Cm. Alexander opened the public hearing. Staff distributed a letter dated May 15, 1985 from Mr. C. Lemoine. In the letter, Mr. C. Lemoine said he would terminate all leases which are non- conforming to the M-1 Zoning by August 1, 1985 and that he plans to seek a tenant which will conform to the M-1 Zaning. Regular Meeting PCM-5-053 S/20/85 ~ . . . • ! Mr. Tong presented background on the application. He said it did not seem to make sense to act on the Conditional Use Permit application if the uses were going to be terminated by August l, 1985. Staff recommmended that the Planning Commission accept the letter as withdrawal of the Conditional use Permit application and direct Staff to either monitor or continue Zoning enforcement action. Holly Musta said she was a tenant on the site. The landlord has not let her know what was happening. She wanted to know how to apply for a permit so she could continue operations until she could purchase property in Livermore and move. , Staff said she should work out a permit application with the landlord. She would need to show that she had authorizatian from the landlord to apply for the permit. Cm. Alexander closed the public hearing. Cm. Petty said that, because of the letter, the Planning Commission should suspend actian on the Conditional 'Use Permit application and monitor the situation. A status report should be brought to the Planning Commission after August l, I985. The Planning Commission Concurred. * * * * SUBJECT: 7.2 Appeal of Zoning Administrator Action ta deny PA 85-023 James Lange request for four variances at 6997 Dublin Boulevard. Cm. Alexander opened the public hearing. Mr. Tong presented the Staff Report indicating the four variances being requested, the General Plan designation of retail and office, rather than retail, office and automobile, and the Zoning Administrator's action to deny the application. Staff had previausly encouraged the use of the site as parking and landscaping for the adjacent commercial development. Mr. Jim Lange said he purchased the site in 1982. He worked with Safelight prior to the General Plan adoption. He,said office use would crowd the adjacent retail complex. He lis~ed variaus auto related uses along Dublin Boulevard. Cm. Alexander said the site was too narrow and, also, that the use was not consistent with the General Plan. The site would be too tight to back up a pick up truck or other medium sized vehicle. On motion of Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Petty, and by a 4-0 vote (Cm. Barnes absent), the Planning Commission adopted ~ i Regular Mee~ing PCM-5-054 5/20/85 . ~ RESOLUTION NO. 85-022 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION'FOR PA 85-023 A REQUEST FOR FOUR VARIANCES TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,800 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AT 6997 DUBLIN BOULEVARD and on motion of Cm. Mack, seconded by Cm. Petty, and by a 4-0 vote (Cm. Barnes absent), the Planning Commission adogted, with an additional finding that the site was inadequate. RESOLUTION NO. 85-023 DENYING JIM LANGE'S APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S ACTION WHICH DENIED PA 85-023 ~ A REQUEST FOR FOUR VARIANCES AT 6997 DUBLIN BOULEVARD * * * * SUBJECT: 7.3 PA 85-032 Bedford Properties Planned Development Rezoning to allow Industrial Business ~Park uses and a . sign program at the northeast corner of Sierra Court and Sierra Lane. Cm. Alexander opened the public hearing. Mr. Tong distributed a letter from Bedford Properties, dated May 20, 1985. Mr. Tong presented the Staff Report noting the prveiously approved Site Development Review, the reason for the Planned Development application, the General Plan designation, the proposed sign program, and questions regarding l) office uses not associated with another on site permitted use and 2) a limit on amount of floor area devoted to office use. Staff requested the Planning Commission to provide direction to the Staff and applicant on the two questions. Bud Lake of Bedford Properties explained the concepts of his letter to the Planning Commission and asked the Planning Commission to consider as a permitted use: Administrative offices normally incidental to and supportive of the above uses. He also asked for consideration of commercial and retail uses incidental and supportive of other business park uses. He expressed concern regardinq a percentage limit on offices. Cm. Raley said that we should not have an office not associated with another on site permitted use. Cm. Ralc~y had no major problem with the applicants proposal, but that it needed to be a little firmer to make the area truly an M-1 (Light Manufacturing) district. The area needs to definitely be an M-1 district. If it is to be a C-0 (Administrative Office) district, it should be rezoned to C-O. Conditional uses need to be cal~ed out as well as those uses not allowed. Cm. Alexander continued the public hearing until the June 3, 1985 Planning Commission meeting. Regular Meeting PCM-5-055 5/20/85 ' , . • ~ * * * * SUBJECT: 7.4 PA 85-005.1 &.2 Dolan School Site Murray School District Planned Development Rezoning and Tentative Map 5402 for the proposed development of 27+ acre property into an 88-lot Planned Development Single Family Residential project with a designated five-acre future park site at Castilian Road and Padre Way. Cm. Alexander opened the public hearing. Mr. Gailey presented the Staff Report. Staff reviewed the site location, General Plan designation, processing, original submittal and Staff review. Staff stated that revisions were submitted the Friday prior to the meeting. Staff presented a verbal review of the revisions on an area by area basis, noting concerns and suggesting conditions of approval. Cm. Raley raised several questions regarding flag lots, narrow stems, and tight parking on cul-de-sacs. John DeHorn and Bill Morgan, applicants, presented comments regarding density, storm drainage and grading conditions of approval. Karen Heydorn, Zapata Ct., said the surrounding homes were much larger on quarter acre lots. Barbara Luna, Zapata Way, said she was concerned with the long driveways. She also asked about future park useage. Cm. Alexander said that the Park and Recreation Commission would determine future uses of the park site. Mel Luna asked that the Planning Commission study the application longer. He asked that the retaining walls be examined. Dennis Anderson, Castilian Ct., asked about drainage, traffic, grading, schools, and house sizes. Don Wilson, Castilian Rd., said he was concerned about the proposed pad heights behind his house, and slope stability. Bill Behrman, Castilian Rd., said he was concerned about storm drainage and traffic. John De Horn said that the proposed houses would be between 1900 and 2450 square feet in size and costs are estimated at between $180,000 and $200,000+. He also reviewed some of the proposed conditions of approval. Cm. Raley indicated he had some serious problems: effective lot sizes, too many lots, parking in cul-de-sacs, private driveways, and other concerns. Cm. Petty said the Planning Commission needed more time to study the application and to visit the site. He suggested that the item be continued for two meetings. Regular Meeting PCM-5-056 5/20/85 . • . Cm. Alexander wanted to have more durable retaining walls. Cm. Raley preferred fewer or no retaining walls. On motion of Cm. Mack, seconded by Cm. Petty, and by a 1-3 vote, Cm. Raley, Mack and Alexander opposed, the motion to close the public hearing failed. Cm. Raley asked for additional information regarding lot sizes and home sizes in the immediate area. Cm. Mack asked for information regarding school district impacts and long term plans. In answer to a question, Dennis Anderson said most houses on Castilian Rd. were between 1500 and 2000 square feet. Cm. Alexander continued the item until the June 17, 1985 Planning Commission meeting and set a site visit for 11 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 1985. * * * * SUBJECT: 7.5 PA 85-007.1 &.2 Veach/Tullock Construction Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for a proposed Boat and Motor Mart retail outlet - office complex at southeast terminus of Golden Gate Drive. Cm. Alexander opened the public hearing. Mr. Tong said that the applicant had sent a mailgram to the Staff requesting that the item be continued until the next meeting. On motion of Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Petty, and by 4-0 vote (Cm. Barnes absent), the item was continued until the June 3, 1985 Planning Commission meeting. * * * * SUBJECT: 7.7 PA 85-026 Handyman-Edibrook Corporation Property/Design Professionals, Inc. Conditional Use Permit for a proposed enclosure of a portion of the existing open-air nursery at 7450 Amador Valley Boulevard. Cm. Alexander opened the public hearing. Mr. Gailey presented the Staff Report, noting the interior work being done, the cor.~dition of the paving and lack of required landscaping. Sta.ff recommended approval with conditions. Phillip Martin, Santa Anna, representing Handyman, said he did not know if the Handyman Company agrees or disagrees with the Staff Report. Cm. Alexander said he was concerned with drainage off the roof near the front entrance, in the northwest corner. He was also concerned with the 11 inch pot holes in the paving. Regular Meeting PCM-5-057 5/20/85 ~ . ~ ~ Cm. Raley said he would like to see the applicant either respond to the Staff Report or suggest alternative improvements. On motion of Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Petty, and by 4-0 vote (Cm. Barnes absent), the Planning Commission continued the item to the June 17, 1985 Planning Commission meeting. * * * * SUBJECT: 7.8 PA 84-077 Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Advertising Displays (Signs) Cm. Alexander reopened the public hearing. Cm. Raley suggested that, due to the lateness of the hour, the public be allowed to provide input, then the matter be continued. Cm. Alexander reviewed the recent Dublin Chamber of Commerce meeting, and subsequent Chamber Board meeting. Jim Dougherty, President of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, said that the Chamber Board has taken the following position: - Endorse the existing sign ordinance - Support replacing sandwich/board signs with directory ~ signs - Recommend maintaining the 35 foot maximum of free standing signs - Recommend maintaining the 25o maximum for window signs Barry James, representing Amador Lakes, requested consideration of off-site directional signs for new apartment projects. Mr. Tong reviewed the existing sign regulations regarding Identification signs and reminded the applicant that the City has processed such a Conditional Use Permit for Amador Lakes. Bob Woolverton of Crown Chevrolet said it was frustrating to have two major shopping centers without freestanding signs, specifically Levitts and Pak N Save. Staff said that a Pak N Save free standing sign was previously approved and Staff had discussed a free standing sign with Bedford Properties. Cm. Raley asked the auto dealers how much traffic actuals come from signs visible from the freeway. He said he did not drive down the road looking for an auto dealer. Instead, he knows where the auto dealers are located before starting out to look for a car. Mr. Woolverton said the City needs to pull people in from other communities. We need signs and visibility. Regular Meeting PCM-5-058 5/20/85 ' ~ ~ ~ Ken Harvey said that a survey was prepared by Honda indicating that about 380 of the customers learned about the dealer by driving by and/or seeing the sign. He submitted the information to Staff. John Babalogga asked some questions about Siqnage for the C-2-B- 40 area. Mr. Gailey discussed the concept of the C-2-B-40 directory sign being intended for those tenants that were not visible from the street. Jim Dougherty requested a provision which would require the landlord to install the C-2-B-40 directory sign. ' Cm. Raley asked if a change in tenant was sufficient to require a C-2-B-40 directory sign. , Mr. Tong said that, if the provisions for a C-2-B-40 directory sign are adopted, an applicant for a Site Development Review, Conditional ~Use Permit, or other such planning approval could be required to install the directory sign. Just changing a tenant would not typically allow the City to require a directory sign. Jim Dougherty suggested that, if the City could just maintain the existing sign ordinance and start enforcing it, that would provide a basis to work from for a year or two, rather than try to develop a new sign ordinance. Cm. Alexander continued the public hearing until the June 3, 1985, Planning Commission meeting. * * * * SUBJECT: 7.6 PA 85-027 Owens-Illinois, Inc. Conditional Use Permit to allow use of a glass recycling bin at 6665 Amador Plaza Road Cm. Alexander opened the public hearing. Mr. Gailey presented the Staff Report, with recommended conditions of approval. The applicant was not present. Cm. Alexander closed the public hearing. ~ On motion of Cm. Mack, seconded by Cm. Raley, and by a 4-O vote (Cm. Barnes absent), the Planning Commission adopted RES~LUTION NO. 85-024 APPROVING PA 85-027 OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ALLOW A GLASS RECYCLING BIN LOCATED WITHIN THE PARKING AREA OF THE FOUR-BUILDING OFFICE COMPLEX AT THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF AMADOR PLAZA ROAD Regular Meeting PCM-5-059 5/20/85 ~ _ ^ ~ ~ * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. * * * * NEW BUSINESS 9.1 Review of Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Richard Ambrose, City Manager, and Lee Thompson, City Engineer, presented the 1985-86 Proposed Update to the 1983-198$ Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The Planning Commissio~ discussed~ the various projects. On motion of Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Petty, and by 4-0 vote (Cm. Barnes absent), the Planning Commission found the proposed 1985-8b update in conformity with the Dublin General Plan. * * * * ' PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S CONCERNS The Planning Commission confirmed the field trip to the Dolan School Site. Cm. Raley said he would not be able to attend the June 3, 1985, Planning Commission meeting. * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 a.m. Respectfully submitted, l Laurence L. Tong Planning Director _ 1 P a ning Commissi n Chairman * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-5-060 5/2a/85