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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 05-07-1984 ~ ~ ~ I t Regular Meeting - May 7, 1984 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on May 7, 1984, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Interim Chairman, Cm. Alexander. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Petty, and Mack, Thomas P. DeLuca, Associate Planner, and Arnie Hollander, Planning Consultant * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Alexander Ied 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 April 16, were approved with the addition of Cm. Petty and Cm. Mack noted as extending their congratulations to Cm. Vonheeder on her election to the City Council. * * * * ~ ORAL COMMUNICATION Bill Tenery, 3249 Casa Grande, San Ramon, extended his thanks and appreciation to his fellow Commissioners for all he had learned as Chairman of the Planning Commission. He also noted it had been a pleasure working with staff. Cm. Alexander along with Cm. Mack and Petty extended their well wishes and noted it had been a pleasure working with Mr. Tenery. * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION None. * * * * • ~ PUBLIC HEARING PA 83-042 (.l, .2 & .3) FESTIVAL ENTERPRISES, (Dublin Town & County Shopping Center) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW Mr. Hollander introduced the item, which is a request to establish a 52,115 square foot shopping center on the west side of San Ramon Road just south of Amador Valley Boulevard. Mr. Hollander explained the application for the construction of three, one-story commercial retail buildings to contain a total of 52,115 square feet of use. The applicant is re£erring to this project as the Dublin Town and Country Shopping Center. The subject site has been approved for retail commercial use in the San Ramon Road Specific Plan. The proposal is consistent with the land use, design and circulation criteria of the Specific Plan. The applicant is also requesting the Site Development Review take place at the same time as the Planned Development Rezoning. Mr. Hollander noted that this shopping center would be similiar to the Town & Country, Walnut Creek and the Palo Alto Town & Country Shopping Center. He presented photos of these two shopping centers noting that the character and quality would be of the same type. The project had two environmental consequences that were addressed in the environmental review process, one being seismic the other traffic. The applicant has agreed to design and locate buildings and utility lines to minimize the potential for seismic damage, and to mitigate the traffic problems by contributing to and/or installing traffic signal and roadway improvements. Mr. Hollander noted with regards to design, that views to and from.the project are positive due to the building design and roof treatment and the nature and location of the landscaping. Mr. Hollander stated on the positive side, this development will generate property taxes and sales tax revenues. These taxes will pay for the municipal services made available to the center and it will hopefully generate additional revenues for other City uses. Mr. Hollander noted that this project is consistent with the City's land use regulations. It will provide adequate environmental mitigation to mitigate potential environmental impacts, The design elements of the shopping center are well articulated and will result in an attractive, efficient and marketable development which warrant City support and approval. Mr. Richard Jeha, Developer, 211 Valley Oaks Drive, Alamo was present and in agreement with all the conditions stipulated. • • Mrs. Candy Larson, of 11696 Corto Court, stated that she was happy with the design concept of the project and hoped the same ideas could be incorporated into other developments along San Ramon Road. Al Bolla, a Corto Court resident, noted he was pleased with the desi n of the ro'ect and felt it was im ortant for San Ramon g P 7 P Road to look nice as it is one of the main roads entering into the City. Dawn Ritter, a Larkdale resident, expressed concern with the fact that the children have to use this area going to and from school and had any provisions been made for an overpass or pedestrian crossing. Mr. Nichandros stated he thought this was a good project and he was in favor of its construction. After the close of the public hearing Cm. Mack made the motion, to recommend adoption of the mitigated negative declaration, with Cm Petty's second. The motion passed unanimously. * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 84-18 RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CONCERNING PA 83-042 FESTIVAL ENTERPRISES - DUBLIN TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPING CENTER Cm. Petty made the motion, to recommend approval of the planned development rezoning. Cm. Mack seconded the motion. The motion ~ passed unanimously. * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 84-19 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING CONCERNING PA 83-042 FESTIVAL ENTERPRISES - DUBLIN TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPING CENTER Cm. Petty questioned the removal of some of the old trees from the site. The landscape architect explained that most of the trees that were removed were in bad health and had low lying branches. It was also noted that walnut trees with a lot of landscaping under them usually do not fair well with all the watering. Cm. Mack made the motion to adopt the site development review. Cm. Petty seconded the motion with the addition of two findings; c) the proposal is in accordance with Site Development Review procedures 8.95.0 & 8.95.1 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance; and ! ! d) the proposal is in accordance with San Ramon Specific PZan as adopted by Dublin City Council. The motion passed unanimously. * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 84-20 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR PA 83-042 FESTIVAL ENTERPRISES - DUBLIN TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPING CENTER * * * * PA 84-012 DANVILLE WHOLESALE LUMBER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mr. DeLuca introduced the item, which was a request for outside storage of lumber at 6015 Scarlett Court. Mr. DeLuca explained that no retail sales of lumber at the site will take place; the application was for a wholesale lumber distribution facility only. Mr. DeLuca noted that although on the surface this request seems simple, there are numerous building code, drainage, fire service, parking and aesthetic problems. Slides of the property were shown to convey the present condition of the property. Mr. DeLuca stated that Staff is recommending that if the Conditional Use Permit is approved, the applicant file a Site Development Review application to resolve the numerous technical and aesthetic concerns. It was also noted that the applicant should be aware that some of the necessary improvements, particularly provision for water service, will be very costly. Mr. DeLuca stated that staff is recommending that the Planning Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit as long as the - applicant files a Site Development Review application with staff to insure that the site can be brought up to an acceptable standard. Mr. Babbitt of Valley Engineering didn't feel that the problems were that numerous that a Site Development Review was needed. He stated that he was agreeable to installing landscaping at the entrance to the site, installing slats into the existing chainlink fence, if necessary, and removing building code violations and debris. Mr. Babbitt stated that the existing grading and paving is adequate for their specific use. He stated the main concern for them was to be able to move onto the site as soon as possible. • i Mr. DeLuca stated that the City Engineer and himself had walked the site earlier in the afternoon and there still needed to be some discussion between the flood control district, applicant and the City on how the property will drain and who will be responsible for what improvements. Henry Bettencourt, realtor, stated that if the applicant was not in agreement with staff over landscaping, they would probably have to come back to the Commission again for a decision. Scott Greeley, Danville Wholesale Lumber employee, explained that a forklift would be used to move the lumber on the site and that the surface finish would not be a problem. Mr. DeLuca noted that the existing surface treatment on the site is not acceptable to staff. With regard to the landscaping, it was noted that all of the Scarlett Court property owners have had to make landscape improvements to their properties when requesting site or use changes. The site in question should be no exception. After the close of the Public Hearing Cm. Petty made the motion to approve the application with no modifications. Cm. Mack seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 84-21 APPROVING PA 84-012, DANVILLE WHOLESALE LUMBER'S REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE OUTSIDE STORAGE OF LUMBER AT 6015 SCARLETT COURT * * * * At this point (9:15 p.m.), Chairman Alexander called for a recess to 9:25 p.m. PA 84-015 CROWELL/ADAMS CONDITTONAL USE PERMTT Mr. DeLuca introduced the item, which is a request to establish an automotive and truck repair business at 5787 Scarlett Court. The proposal calls for the existing 9,480 sq. ft. building to be utilized for the automotive repair business and the construction of a new 4,000 sq. ft. building for the truck repair establishment. Mr. DeLuca noted that the site has building code, drainage, paving, fire service and aesthetic problems. Mr. DeLuca presented slides of the area which conveyed the present condition of the property. I . ~ Mr. DeLuca mentioned that the applicant should be aware that the ~ required improvements, particularly for fire service, will be very costly. Mr. DeLuca further noted that if the Conditional Use Permit is approved, staff is recommending that the applicant file a Site Development Review application in order to bring the site up to an acceptable level. Mr. Adams, 6015 Scarlett Court, stated he had no problem with the requirement to bring the site up to standards, as long as costs are economical. Mrs. Nolton, a"resident" of the Dublin Mini-Storage project, asked if she was going to have to look at the abandoned cars and junk. Mr. Adams replied to Mrs. Nolton's statement by noting that a lot of the abandonded cars were dumped on the site and he has to go through legal means to have them removed. After the close of the Public Hearing, Cm. Mack made the motion to adopt the Conditional Use Permit, with Cm. Petty's second. The motion passed unanimously. * * * * RESOLUTION NO. 84-22 APPROVING PA 84-015, CROWELL/ADAMS REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE AN AUTOMOTIVE & TRUCK REPAIR BUSINESS AT 5787 SCARLETT COURT * * * * ' NEW BUSINESS Cm. Mack had a question regarding the appointment of Planning Commissioners by the City Council. Cm. Alexander expanded on what he knew of the new selection system. Mr. DeLuca noted that the City of San Ramon Planning Commission extended an invitation to the City of Dublin Planning Commission for a joint meeting on Wednesday, May 23, 1984. The Commission expressed their interest in attending. * * * * OTHER BUSINESS • ~ None. * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ Pl nning Commission Chairman 1~~~-~ _ ` Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * ~ *