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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 02-21-1984 f ' ~ ~ ~ Regular Meeting - F~bruary 2l, 1984 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on February 21, 1984, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.rn. by Cm. Tenery, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Vonheeder, Petty, Mack, and Tenery, Thomas P. DeLuca, Associate Planner, and Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Tenery 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 January l6, 1984, were approved as written. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None ~ * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Letter from Bay Area Council regarding Affordable Housing. * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS Cm. Vonheeder questioned the status of the Busick Air Conditioning Conditional Use Permit a~plication. Mr. Tong responded ±hat the Planning Commissior?'s previo~as a^ti~n ~,~as r.ot appealed, ~nd is now final. * * * * NEW BUSINESS • ~ P~i ~34-002 WR7GHT AIR, INC. APPEAL OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S DECISIC~N Mr. L~eLuca i_ntroduced the item, ex_plaini_ng that the contention regarding this p_1_~rni.ng application is not. wit} size or design, but with location within ~ fut~zre ri a,ht-of-~.Tay c~f Dougherty Rd. Mr. Ed Wright, Applicant, was on hand to present his proposal along with photographs of the sign in question. He noted that he will move the sign when the road is widened. There was a general discussion regarding the desirability of Directory Signs, and Cm. Alexander queried the applicant whether or not he would be willing to install a directory sign and post bond that it would cover removal of the sign at the time of road widening. Mr. Wright indicated an affirmative answer. Cm. Alexander posed the same questions to Staff, and Mr. Tong indicated Staff's hesitancy in agreeing because of potential problems in the future (i.e. new owner, etc.) After a brief discussion, Cm. Vonheeder made a motion to adopt a resolution allowing placement of a Directory Sign within the right-of-way on a temporary basis, with the following findings and conditions: Findings: l) The sign must meet all Zoning requirements, excluding Section 8-60.36, 8-60.52, and 8-81.18. 2) Granting of the Appeal shall not set a precedent in allowing signs in the future right-of-way along Dougherty Road. 3) There is a need to better identify our business community. Conditions of Approval: 1) Add to the existing text: This condition shall be binding on future property owners." 2) A bond shall be posted for removal of the sign and all improvements. 3) The sign must be a directary sign and shall include all tenants under the specifications of Section 8-48.8.1 of the Zoning Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Cm. Alexander and passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 84-10 APPROVING PA 84-002, WRIGHT AIR, INC. APPEAL OF A ZONING DECISION ON A SIGN APPLICATION AT 6305 DOUGHERTY RD. • ! DRAFT GENERAL PLAN DISCUSSION Mr. Tong introduced the Draft General Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to the Commissioners, noting two proposals for the Review Period which were submitted to the State. He added that the shortened review period had been approved, in order to attempt to have the General Plan ready for adoption by the City Council-established deadline or March, i984. Mr. Tong then presented an overview of the two volumes of the Draft General Plan and EIR. After the presentation, Cm. Tenery invited the audience to participate in the discussion, reminding all that this discussion was for informational purposes only and would not involve decision-making, at this time. Mr. Dave Burton, 11396 Di11on Way, called for clarification of the hearing process and dates. Mr. Tong explained that a public hearing would be held by the Planning Commission on March 5, 1984, which wouTd be continued until March 19 (at the discretion of the Planning Commission), at whieh time the Commission would make a recommendation. A public hearing would be held by the City Council on March 26, 1984, when the General Plan would be ready for adoption by Resolution (which would require only one public hearing). Mr. Burton objected to a"lack of public information regarding adoption and/or modification of the document, and he was assured by Cm. Tenery that all comments regarding the document made at this meeting would be relayed to the General Plan Consultant without waiting for the March 5th public hearing. There was a general expression of concern that if quick reivew is allowed and encouraged, important issues may be missed. Cm. Vonheeder pointed out that the City's incorporation election was held in November, 1981 (not 1982), and she added that she wished to have a map of the approved Sphere of Influence included in the General Plan. She also felt that sehools should be indicated on the Primary Planning Map. Additionally, she was opposed to the proposed location of the BART station. Mr. Stan Harup, 7526 Calle Verde Dr., noted a concern over low income housing and encouraged development of more such housiong. Dennis and Cathy Ransdell, 7518 Calle Verde Rd. were concerned over limited number of schools, which was a result of information provided to the Consultant by the School District. They also suggested retaining more park areas. • ~ Don Babbit, 8103 Helanda Ct, representing the Citizens' Coalition for a Better Community, indicated that his organization desired more housing and commercial designations, and less industry, in order to "keep the people here". He felt a balance between commercial and residential was not indicated in the Draft. Jim Wolffe, owner of Shamrock Ford, noted concern that it appeared that an on/off ramp from Hwy I-680 was to go through a portion of his property. Cm. Tenery requested that Staff propose to the Consultant alternate locations for on/off ramps at Amador Valley Blvd. and Village Parkway. Sam Wells, 11706 Ladera Dr., noted a lack of housing for young families. He felt that Dublin should provide affordable housing and should protect the commercial district to protect the tax base of the City. He expressed concern over congestion created by the proposed location of the BART station. Don Regwick, 1632 Logenberry Way, owner of 160 acres north of I- 580 and east of Tassajara Road, was unhappy with a potential designation of open space on his property, and noted an inaccuracy of slope maps. He distributed a letter to the Commissioners and S-taff regarding support of the City of Dublin Resolution No_ 14-83, and indicated a desire to have his land near Tassajara Rd. included in Dubl.in's sphere of influence. Pamela Stone, representing the Bay Area Gouncil, distributed a written correspondence ~o the Commissioners and expressed the feeling that the Draft General Plan does not adequately address residential needs of the Tri-Valley area. Ward Tanneberg, 7254 Hansen Dr., Pastor of the Valley Christian Church, did not feel that the Senior Citizen had not been adequately addressed in the document. He wanted to go on record as encouraging high and medium density housing, and requested information regarding a cemetery and retreat area on the Valley Christian property. Mr. Burton added further comments regarding such issues as: Location of the BART station; dwindling sewer permits; development east of Dougherty Road; mobile homes; and attracting large developers such as Hacienda Park to the City. Tony Verduzco, 7475 Starward Drive, was on hand to object to the apparent division of his commercial property into a partially residential designation. He also requested that Starward Drive be extended to San Ramon Road. After all audience comments were heard, a recess was called, after which all Commissioners reconvened at 9:50 p.m. ~ ~ * * * * OTHER BUSINESS REVISED PLANNING APPLICATION AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Mr. Tong presented the updated Planning Application, Cover Letter, and Submittal Requirements which are currently in use by the City of Dublin Developmental Services Division. There was a general approval among the Commissioners of the new f ormat . * * * * Mr. Tong provided more information to the Commissioners regarding the up-coming Planning Commissioners' Institute to be held February 29, thru March 2, 1984, in San Diego. ~ * * * Mr. Tong gave a brief recap of recent City Council actions. * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _ ~ _ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~q Planning C ission Chairman d Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * *