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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Mtg Minutes 01-21-1985 i . ~ ~ • • Regular Meeting - JANUARY 21, 1985 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on January 21, 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 Alexander, Barnes, Petty, Mack, and Raley. Planning Director Tong, Senior Planner Gailey, arid Associate Planner DeLuca. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Due to the absence of the flags, a Pledge of Allegiance was not conducted. * * * * MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 1985, were approved as written. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Mr. Tong noted an EPA Report relative to Winning Action Investments. This report was submitted to Staff by Mr. Byrnes, the attorney representing the adjacent property owner, Mr. Billings. * * * * PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: PA 84-079 Parkway Baptist Church Temporary Trailer, request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the continued use of two temporary trailers for one additional year at 7485 Village Parkway, south of Tamarack Drive (continued from January 7, 1985 Planning Commission Meeting) Regular Meeting PCM-5-009 1/21/85 • . ~ • Mr. Gailey presented the Staff Report. He noted that despite several oral and one written attempt to notify the applicant of the Planning Commission meeting, no commitment to attend the meeting was made by the applicant. It was moved by the Commission to continue this item to the end of the meeting. * * * * * SUBJECT: PA 84-040 Enea Plaza Planned Development Rezoning to allow future consideration and development of a hotel, restaurant, two five-story office buildings, an addition to the existing theater, shops and offices, Dublin Boulevard at Amador Plaza Road (continued from January 7, 1985 Planning Commission meeting) Mr. Tong presented the Staff Report. He noted that on January 7, 1985, the Planning Commission continued this application so that Staff could prepare revised conditions of approval. Mr. Tong noted that there appeared to be three potential solutions for processing this application: 1) Development plans for the entire site could be reviewed and approved prior to processing separate Site Development Reviews for individual building sites. 2) Development plans for each of the four phases could be reviewed and approved separately, but prior to any Site Development Review approval for that phase. 3) Development plans for the entire site could be processed together with the land use proposals. Mr. Tong stated that development plans should be subject to Conditional Use Permit approval if they are not approved as part of the PD Rezoning. The applicants would prefer Solution #2. While any of the solutions would be workable Staff recommended that the Planning Commission determine as a matter of policy which solution should be followed. To address the concern regarding the proposed height, Staff suggested that any building between 35 feet and 70 feet tall be subject to a Conditional Use Permit approval. Finally, Staff suggested that the entire area, including the existing offices, be covered by the PD rezoning, since the offices would be permitted by the proposed rezoning and would keep the area within a single zoning district. Commission Raley asked Staff what the vacancy rate of offices was in this area. Regular Meeting PCM-5-O10 1/21/85 ~ • . • ~ Mr. Tong indicated that those figures were not known at this time, but it appeared that there was a relatively high vacancy rate. Commissioner Petty asked whether this Negative Declaration on the rezoning would preclude future environmental reviews. Mr. Tong noted that an environmental review would be done on each phase. Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. Ron Findleton, architect, stated that his clients preferred Solution #2 in the Staff Report. Jerry Lemm, marketing representative for the applicant, indicated that the Enea's intend to keep ownership of the property and wanted to develop a high quality project. Mr. Lemm further stated it was reasonable for the City to want high quality development throughout the City, particularly at this highly visible location. Mr. Lemm indicated that the City and the applicant could work together to develop such a high quality project. It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Commissioner Petty to close the public hearing. Chairman Alexander and Commissioner Raley indicated that they preferred Solution #2 (Resolution C-2). It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Commissioner Mack to adopt the Negative Declaration. Voice vote found all in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 85-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION BE ADOPTED FOR PA 84-040 ENEA PLAZA PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING It was moved by Commissioner Petty and seconded by Commissioner Barnes to adopt Resolution C-2. Voice vote found all in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 85-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING APPROVAL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FINDZNGS AND GENERAT• PROVISIONS FOR~A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING CONCERNING PA 84-040, ENEA PLAZA PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING Regular Meeting PCM-5-Oll 1/21/85 ~ . ~ ' . • ~ ~ * * * * * STJBJECT:. PA 84-082 Winning Action Investments, Inc. (American City Truck Stop) request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the continued operation of a truck stop and weigh station, 6117 Dougherty Road, north of Sierra Lane (continued from January 7, 1985 Planning Commission meeting.) Mr. DeLuca presented the Staff Report which was a request by Winning Action Investments for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the continued operation of a truck stop and weigh station at 6117 Dougherty Road. He indicated that when the Planning Commission granted a six month extension in July of 1984, 13 conditions were placed upon the application. As of this time, only two of the 13 conditions have been partially complied with. Mr. DeLuca indicated that if this application was to be approved, there needed to be some assurance that the physical improvements would actually be installed. This assurance could take the form of a cash deposit, which would cover the cost of installing the public and private improvements. If the improvements were not installed within a specified time period, for example 90 days, the applicant would either have to close his operation or the City could be in a position to contract the improvements out and pay for them with the deposit. Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. Fred Houston, applicant, indicated that a lot of confusion has arisen over this application due to the conflicts between the Parcel Map and Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Houston indicated that significant progress has been made in attempting to meet the Planning Commission conditions. He indicated that fees have been paid to the City; that his engineer and the City's engineer have spent a considerable amount time working together on the improvement plans. Mr. Houston did indicate that he had a concern with the screening fence which was required to be erected around the perimeter of his site. Chairman Alexander asked Mr. Houston whether he agreed with Conditions 9 through 13. Mr. Houston indicated that he did. Commissioner Mack asked Mr. Houston why he could not install a gate to minimize the dumping of abandoned vehicles on his site. Ron Archer, engineer, stated that one bond and one estimate had been prepared. The intent was to cover both the public and private improvements with one bond. Mr. Billings, adjacent property owner, asked how long the Conditional Use Permit would be valid for. Mr. DeLuca indicated that the draft resolution stated that the permit would be valid only until May 6, 1985. Regular Meeting PCM-5-012 1/21/85 • • Mr. Byrnes stated that he was in agreement with the Staff Report and was most concerned that the improvements actually were installed. Robert Haug, Manager of Admiral Vans, stated that there was a tremendous need for the public scale and there would be a hardship if the operation was closed. Howard Grimsby, employee of American City Truck Stop, stated that there was a public need for the truck stop. Mr. Houston indicated that they had a tremendous amount of clients, both public ancl private, which demonstrated that there was a need for American City Truck Stop. Chairman Alexander asked Mr. Billings if the 13 conditions would satisfy his concerns. Mr. Byrnes indicated they would. Commissioner Raley asked what methods were being taken to mitigate future spills. Ron Archer indicated that the drainage plans had been approved by the City Engineer. Fred Houston indicated that oil spills are difficult to prevent. James Thribason indicated that the previous oil spill was the mistake of two people. Mr. Billings indicated that he worked for an insurance company and sited recent examples of oil spills. Mr. Houston indicated that American City Truck Stop is in compliance with OSHA requirements. It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Commissioner Mack to close the public hearing. It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Commissioner Mack to adopt the resolution approving the extension request with a change to Condition #l, by adding "If within 45 days the public and private improvements have not been approved by the City Engineer, and bonds posted, the Conditional Use Permit will be null and void." And by modifying Condition 13 to read; "If #1 above is complied with, this approval shall remain in effect until May 6, 1985, at which time the approval shall expire, unless an additional extension is formally granted. Voice vote found all in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 85-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 84-082, WINNING ACTION INVESTMENTS INC. REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A TRUCK STOP AND WEIGH STATION AT 6117 DOUGHERTY ROAD` Regular Meeting PCM-5-013 1/21/85 ~ ? * * * * * SUBJECT: PA 84-081 Sign Technology Conditional Use Permit, a request for a Conditional Use Permit to erect three off premise subdivision signs at two locations Mr. DeLuca presented the Staff Report. Sign Technology is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to erect three off premise subdivision signs at two locations to advertise Kaufman & Broad's subdivision west of Estrella Court and Silvergate Drive. The principal issue associated with this application is how many off premise tract signs are appropriate. Staff suggests that a limit of two signs be imposed. A greater number of signs could result in a proliferation of tract signs along the major streets within the City of Dublin. Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. Nancy Tiege, applicant, stated that there are not that many subdivisions in the city, and that all three signs proposed are necessary. Commissioner Raley asked how Dublin Boulevard would be considered the entrance to the city. Commissioner Petty asked about the existing signs at the San Ramon Silvergate location. Miss Tiege indicated that the signs would be removed prior to erecting the new signs. It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Commissioner Petty to close the public hearing. Voice vote found all in favor. It was moved by Commissioner Petty and seconded by Commissioner Raley to adopt the attached resolution. Voice vote found all in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 85-004 A~ESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 84-081, SIGN TECHNOLOGY REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ERECT TWO OFF PREMISE TRACT SIGNS * * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-5-014 1/21/85 . . . • . SUBJECT: PA 84-079 Parkway Baptist Church Temporary Trailer request Staff suggested that this application be continued for one more hearing and if at that time the applicant did not show up, the application be denied without prejudice. Staff indicated that they would send the applicant a notice of that decision by registered mail. It was the concensus of the Planning Commission to accept the Staff recommendation. * * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS Review of Supplemental EIR for Dublin General Plan. Mr. Tong briefly summarized the main points of the EIR relating to housing and traffic. * * * * NEW BUSINESS None * * * * OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Raley asked Staff about City regulations relating to daycare centers. Mr. Tong indicated he would have information for the Planning Commission at the next meeting. * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, `l Plan ing Commission Chairman Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-5-015 1/21/85