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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 07-16-1984 ~ ~ ~ . ~ 1 ~ ' Regular Meeting - July 16, 1984 E; A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on July 16, 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, Barnes, Mack, Petty, and Raley, Thomas P. DeLuca, Associate Planner, and Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director. * * * * 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 2, 1984, were approved as written. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION Georqe DeLaCruz addressed the Planning Commission regarding noise, traffic, and security problems at the Arco AM/PM Mini-Mart located at the northeast corner of Amador Valley Boulevard and Village Parkway. Mr. DeLaCruz noted that his family was being disturbed in the evening hours by the excessive noise levels generated at the mini-mart. Mr. DeLaCruz stated that a private security guard should be employed by the mini-mart to control loitering and traffic problems. Mr. Tong noted that staff would review the previous Conditional Use Permit and report back to Mr. DeLaCruz and the Planning Commission as soon as possible. * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-3-81 7/16/84 i • ' WRITTEN COMMUNICATION No Comments. * * ~r * PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: PA 84-035, Kawasaki of Dublin Conditional Use Permit application for outside display of motorcycles at 6743 Dublin Boulevard. Mr. DeLuca presented the Staff Report which was a request by Kawasaki of Dublin for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an outside display of motorcycles at 6743 Dublin Boulevard. Staff noted that the applicant was given several extensions for either . bringing the motorcycles inside or applying for a Conditional Use Permit. Staff could not support the application because the motorcycles were within a pedestrian and vehicular circulation area,the motorcycles did not present a desirable appearance from Dublin Boulevard, the display of motorcycles would be contrary to previous City actions on outdoor displays of inerchandise, and the site was inappropriate for the proposed outdoor display. Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. William Lindsay, owner of Kawasaki of Dublin and applicant, addressed the Planning Commission and stated he was not told the correct Section of the Zoning Ordinance that he was in violation of until his citation hearing at the District Attorney's office. Mr. Lindsay noted that the outside display area was a very important part of his business and requested the Planning Commission allow him to continue the outside display. Mr. DeLuca responded that the applicant was notified of the proper violation at an office hearing on 3/28/84. Considerable discussion occurred between the Planning Commissioners regarding the outside display area. The Planning Commission brought up several potential alternatives for review and consideration. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the applicant should meet with Staff to study the potential alternative locations for the display area, and bring the alternative locations and findings back to the Planning Commission . It was moved by Commissioner Mack and seconded by Commissioner Petty that this application be continued to the 8/6/84 Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant and Staff an opportunity to study potential alternative locations and bring the findings back to the Planning Commission for further consideration. Regular Meeting PCM-3-82 7/16/84 ~ ~ SUBJECT: 84-025, United Car Stereo Conditional Use Permit 7395 Village Parkway, Dublin, California Mr. DeLuca presented the Staff Report which was a request by United Car Stereo for a Conditional Use Permit to allow car stereo installation at 7395 Village Parkway. It was noted that there was an existing building addition behind United Car Stereo that had been illegally constructed. This structure was required to be removed by the building code. Staff expressed their support of the application provided that an attractive addition was constructed to replace the existing structure. Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. Ron Subbraw, attorney representing the applicant, addressed the Planning Commission and stated their concern with building a permanent structure due to cost considerations. Mr. Subbraw stated that the applicant would prefer a temporary structure that could be attractively designed. It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Commissioner Mack that the public hearing be closed. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the building addition needed to be removed but felt it could be replaced with a"temporary" structure, provided it was designed to be permanent looking and architecturally compatible with the primary structure. It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Commissioner Mack that the Commission adopt the Conditional Use Permit Resolution with a change to condition #2 to read: "Any new building structure shall be subject to the Site Development Review approval; said structure may be "temporary" in nature but shall be architecturally compatible with the primary structure." The motion was passed by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO 84-34 APPROVING PA 84-025, UNITED CAR STEREO REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO INSTALL CAR STEREOS AT 7395 VILLAGE PARKWAY SUBJECT: 84-029, Nohr's Conditional Use Permit, at 6451 Scarlett Court, Dublin, California Mr. DeLuca presented the Staff Report which was a request by Michael Nohr for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an RV Center at 6451 Scarlett Court. Staff noted that an auto body shop was in operation to the rear of the site. Staff indicated their support of the application, provided the applicant installed lighting, landscaping, fencing and circulation improvements. It was further noted that a bond for the required improvements would be necessary since the applicant was already in operation. Regular Meeting PCM-3-83 7/16/84 ~ ~ Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. John Nohr, representing Michael Nohr, addressed the Planning Commission and stated he agreed with most of the Staff's recommendations. Mr. Nohr noted that they had problems with the street lights, installing curbing around the landscaping and completing the improvements within 90 days. It was moved by Commissioner Petty and seconded by Commissioner Mack that the public hearing be closed. The Planning Commission determined that the street lights and curbing were necessary improvements but that 180 days to complete the improvements would be more appropriate as opposed to 90 days. It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Commissioner Mack to adopt the Conditional Use Permit Resolution with Condition (G) revised to read: (g) the applicant shall submit a written agreement and faithful performance and warranty bond for the required improvements within 30 days and complete the improvements within 180 days. The motion was passed by unanimous vote RESOLUTION NO 84-36 APPROVING PA 84-029, MICHAEL NOHR'S REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN RV CENTER AT 6451 SCARLETT COURT SUBJECT: PA 84-037, Bagel King, Conditional Use Permit for outside eating area at 716 Regional Street, Dublin, California. Mr. DeLuca presented the Staff report which was a request by Bagel King for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an outside eating area in front of their store at 7168 Regional Street. Staff noted that the proposal called for four tables and eight chairs to be located in front of the Bagel King shop for outside eating. Staff indicated their support for the application, provided the applicant did not impede the normal pedestrian traffic along the sidewalk, and that the sidewalk and parking area was kept clean of all debris. Staff also expressed their concern with the illegal signs which had been erected throughout the City. Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. Nathan Litvin, owner of Bagel King and applicant, addressed the Commission and stated that the outside eating area would be an important aspect of their business. Mr. Litvin noted that every precaution would be taken not to obstruct the sidewalk and to Regular Meeting PCM-3-84 7/16/84 ~ ~ , keep the area clean. With respect to the signs, Mr. Litvin noted that many Dublin residents did not know where the Bagel King was located, which led to erecting the signs. It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Commissioner Barnes to close the public hearing. The Planning Commission indicated their support for the application but expressed their concern with the illegal sign displays. It was noted that illegal signs may be grounds for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. Chairman Alexander noted that he would not support the application because of the previous sign problems. It was moved by Commissioner Petty and seconded by Commissioner Raley to adopt the Conditional Use Permit Resolution. The vote found all in favor except for Chairman Alexander. RESOLUTION NO 84-35 APPROVING PA 84-037, BAGEL KING'S REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ON OUTSIDE EATING AREA IN FRONT OF THEIR STORE AT 7168 REGIONAL STREET. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None * * * * NEW BUSINESS Mr. Tong addressed the Planning Commission on the status of the General Plan and Earl Anthony Sign appeal. * * * * OTHER BUSINESS None * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11.00 p.m.. Regular Meeting PCM-3-85 7/16/84 ~ ~ ~ Respectfully submitted, l Plannin ommission Chairman Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-3-86 7/16/84