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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 09-17-1984 f + • ~ • Regular Meeting - September 17, 1984 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on September 17, 1984, 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, Petty, Mack, and Raley. Thomas P. DeLuca, Associate Planner, and Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director. Commissioner Barnes was absent * * * * 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 September 4, 1984, were approved as written. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Mr. Tong briefly went over the State Office of Planning and Research Letter which granted the City of Dublin an extension for the adoption of the General Plan. * * * * PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: PA 84-041 Valley Christian Center, Conditional Use Permit to relocate the future Administration Building Mr. Tong presented the Staff Report which was a request by Valley Christian Center for a Conditional Use Permit to relocate the proposed Administration Building to a point approximately 100' south of the Phase II classrooms. Regular Meeting PCM-3-100 9/17/84 ' • . . ~ • Mr. Tong noted that the Planning Commission had continued this ~ item from the September 4th meeting so that Staff could draft a series of findings to support the approval of the application. Mr. Tong stated that the resolution attached to the Staff Report contained a series of draft findings and conditions of approval. Mr. Tong further noted that should the Planning Commission desire to approve the application, Staff would recommend the resolution be adopted. Commissioner Raley stated his previous concern; that is, that the request would be inconsistent with the preliminary policy decisions in the Draft General Plan, and would be detrimental to the future General Plan. Chairman Alexander stated that the issue of building on the ridgelines needs to be handled on a case by case basis; however, he did feel it would be appropriate if the Council gave the Commission a definition with respect to what constitutes a major ridgeline. Commissioner Raley noted that he would like to see the Planning Commission discuss implementing policies for the overall guiding policy to preserve the ridgelines. Commissioner Petty made a motion to approve PA 84-041, Valley Christian Center's request for a Conditional Use Permit, which was seconded by Commissioner Mack. At this time, Ward Tanneberg, Pastor of Valley Christian Center, stated that he had concerns with Condition #1 b, f, g and #2 in the draft resolution. These items related to landscaping, consideration of building below grade, consideration of patio landscaping on roof tops and the expiration date of the Conditional Use Permit. At this time Commissioner Petty withdrew his motion, seconded by Commissioner Mack. Mr. Tanneberg also asked why this relocation was being handled by a Conditional Use Permit, whereas a previous relocation has been handled by Staff at a Site Development Review process. Mr. Tong stated that the conditions in the resolution were in an attempt to minimize the visual impact of the proposed office building as seen from I-580. Mr. Tong also noted that this application is being processed as a Conditional Use Permit because there were policy questions involved which the Commission should vote on. The previous adjustments in the overall site plan did not involve policy issues. Regular Meeting PCM-3-101 9/17/84 . , , • • I Commissioner Petty made another motion to approve PA 84-041, with a change to Condition 2 of the resolution to read; "This approval shall be contingent upon approval of a Site Development Review and the issuance of a building permit by September 17, 1986" and the title changed to Approving. It was seconded by Commissioner ' Mack . , Commissioner Petty said that the term "substantial construction" ' was very ambiguous. Commissioner Alexander clarified the ' conditions for the applicant. Voice vote found Mack and Petty in favor, and Alexander and Raley opposed. Commissioner Alexander stated that he would vote for the motion if the original wording in Condition #2 was left the same but simply changing 1985 to 1986. It was again moved by Commissioner Petty and seconded by Commissioner Mack to approve PA 84-041 with the following two changes: 1) Under item #2, in the draft Resolution, change the date from 1985 to 1986 2) Change the title of the Resolution from recommending approval to Approving. Voice vote found all in favor except Commissioner Raley. RESOLUTION 84-46 APPROVING OF PA 84-041, VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER'S REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO RELOCATE THE FUTURE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET SOUTH OF THE PHASE II CLASSROOMS SUBJECT: PA 84-046 Payless, Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review, for an outdoor display area at 7201 Regional Street Mr. DeLuca gave the Staff Report, noting that the application had been continued from the 9/4/84 meeting so that more precise exhibits could be prepared, particularly relating to the canopy improvements. The revised plans indicate that the existing canopy in front of the main entrance extends far enough out to cover the proposed new sidewalk, consequently no modificiations to the canopy in front of the main entrance are proposed. The canopy in front of the proposed garden display area will be extended as originally shown to cover the new sidewalk. Mr. DeLuca noted that the attached resolution had been changed to reflect the modifications desired by the Planning Commission at the previous meeting. Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. Andrew Anderson, representing Payless, addressed the Commission and stated that he had no objections to the conditions with the exception of Condition #2 landscaping, and Condition #3 signage. Regular Meeting PCM-3-102 9/17/84 . + . ~ Mr. Anderson stated that he was concerned that additional landscaping would reduce the number of parking spaces. The concern with the signing was that there appeared to be an existing agreement with Alberston's, in that neither party was able to alter the sign. It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Commissioner Petty to close the public hearing. , Voice vote found all in favor. Following a brief discussion by the Planning Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Petty to adopt the resolution approving PA 84-046, with a change to Condition 2 to read; "The landscape plan for the four traffic aisles in front of Payless extending 2/3 of the way to Regional Street shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Department. Said plan shall not result in a reduction in the number of parking spaces". It was seconded by Commissioner Raley. Voice vote found all in favor. RESOLUTION 84-47 APPROVING PA 84-046, PAYLESS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, A REQUEST BY PAYLESS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPROVAL FOR AN OUTSIDE DISPLAY OF LIVE PLANT MATERIAL AT 7201 REGIONAL STREET Subject: PA 84-054 Lew Doty, Conditional Use Permit application for a Cadillac dealership at 6301 Scarlett Court. Mr. DeLuca gave the Staff Report which was a request by Steve Doty for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Cadillac dealership at 6301 Scarlett Court. The Cadillac dealership is to be established in two phases. The first phase would involve the immediate occupation of the front half of the site. During the first phase the applicant's office would be in a portion of the existing building located closest to Scarlett Court. The second phase of the relocation would be the submittal of the Site Development Review application to construct a formal dealership on the site. Mr. DeLuca noted that the proposed project would result in a significant improvement to the site, generate additional revenues for the City and is consistent with what the City is trying to encourage in the Scarlett Court area. Regular Meeting PCM-3-103 9/17/84 . ' • - • ~ Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. Steve Doty addressed the Planning Commission and stated that he agreed with the Staff Report with the exception of Condition 11 regarding the height of the proposed freestanding sign. Steve Doty mentioned that the smallest sign General Motors had was 20' and he needed the sign exposure. It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Commissioner Petty to close the public hearing. Voice vote found all in favor. Chairman Alexander stated that a 15' high sign would be too low. Commissioner Raley stated that he had no problems with a 20' high sign. I It was moved by Commissioner Raley to approve Steve Doty's I request for a Conditional Use Permit with a change to Condition I 11 to read: "Only one freestanding sign shall be allowed. The proposed car dealership sign shall be a maximum height of 20', and shall not be located within the 20' front yard setback". It was seconded by Commissioner Petty. Voice vote found all in favor. RESOLUTION NO. $4-48 APPROVING PA 84-054, LEW DOTY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, A,REQUEST BY STEVE DOTY FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A CADILLAC DEALERSHIP AT 6301 SCARLETT COURT SUBJECT: PA 84-048 Shamrock Ford Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review application for new showroom and related parking display areas at 7499 Dublin Boulevard. Mr. DeLuca presented the Staff Report which was a request by Shamrock Ford for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for a new showroom, office, related parking and display areas at 7499 Dublin Boulevard. Mr. DeLuca noted that Staff had three concerns with the proposed project: 1) Landscaping 2) Building Design and (3) Signs. It was further noted that the applicant and Staff have resolved most of the issues prior the hearing. However, one issue still remained unresolved, and that was the applicant's request to erect an additional freestanding sign on the site; the Zoning Ordinance only allows one freestanding sign per site. Mr. DeLuca noted that the additional freestanding sign would require a Variance and could be heard at the following Planning Commission meeting. Regular Meeting PCM-3-104 9/17/84 . • . ~ Mr. DeLuca noted that Staff was supportive of the application with revisions to the project as presented in the Staff Report which were changed somewhat from the original report. Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. James Woulfe, property owner, stated that Staff had been cooperative with Mr. Robbins in trying to resolve the various issues and thanked the Staff for its efforts in that regard. He did have one problem, and that related to the additional freestanding sign. Mr. Woulfe stated that a minor subdivision to allow an additional freestanding sign would possibly increase the property taxes. Rich Robbins, co-owner, addressed the Planning Commission and stated that he did not wish to add an additional wall sign behind the new showroom, but did want to proceed with the variance for the additional freestanding sign. It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Commissioner Mack to close the public hearing. Voice vote found all in favor. Commissioner Raley directed Staff to research whether a division of the property would increase the taxes. Mr. Tong noted that Staff would research the issue of whether the division of the property would increase property taxes and report back to the Planning Commission. Chairman Alexander asked Staff whether there was room on the sidewalk to install the required street trees. Mr. Tong noted that there was adequate width on the sidewalk to install the street trees. It was moved by Commissioner Mack and seconded by Commissioner Raley to adopt Exhibit "A", the Conditional Use Permit Resolution, with a change to #3 to read "1988" as opposed to "1989". It was seconded by Commissioner Raley. Voice vote found all in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 84-49 APPROVING PA 84-048, SHAMROCK FORD CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, A REQUEST BY SHAMROCK FORD FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND THE EXISTING CAR DEALERSHIP AT 7499 DUBLIN BOULEVARD It was moved by Commissioner Raley to approve Exhibit "B" the Site Development Review Resolution with the following changes: Regular Meeting PCM-3-105 9/17/84 v~ - • . + . ~ #1 The landscaping strip behind the sidewalk on Amador Plaza Road shall be increased to 15' for only that portion north of the proposed showroom. #3 Delete #3 #4 Delete #4 #7 The existing freestanding sign shall be reduced to a maximum of 15' in height and a proportionate area of reduction when legally feasible. If it is shown to be legally infeasible to reduce the sign at this time, the sign shall be reduced when legally possible. #9 Strike the last sentence which says: "said letters shall be individual letters mounted to the wall" #10 The gas pumps in front of the new offices shall be screened from view as opposed to being relocated #16 Add 333' at the end of the last sentence. #17 Sidewalk repairs shall be made along Dublin Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road as directed by the City Engineer. The applicant shall not be required to repair damage which can be shown to have been caused by others. #18 Two street lights shall be installed along the Amador Plaza Road frontage as directed by the City Engineer. It was seconded by Commissioner Petty. Voice vote found all in favor. RESOLUTION NO. 84-50 APPROVING PA 84-048, A REQUEST BY SHAMROCK FORD FOR A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A NEW OFFICE AND SHOWROOM AT 7499 DUBLIN BOULEVARD * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-3-106 9/17/84 • ~ ~ OLD BUSINESS Review of Sign Regulations. Mr. Tong showed some additional slides of the various types of signs that exist within the City and also showed how sign areas were calculated. * * * * NEW BUSINESS None * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~ ~ Plan i g Commission Chairman ,C Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-3-107 9/17/84