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Home My WebLink AboutPC MInutes 01-03-1984 i ~ ~ ~ ~ Regular Meeting - January 3, 1984 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, January 3, 1984, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Cm. Tenery, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Vonheeder, Petty, 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 None * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Cm. Vonheeder queried Staff regarding appeals to recent planning actions, and Mr. Tong responded that there had been some opposition to one of the conditions of approval for PA 83-071 Valley Christian Center Parking Lot and Sports Field. A meeting would be held to resolve the matter, otherwise the appeal would be referred to the Planning Commission at a future meeting. * * * * • ~ PUBLIC HEARING PA 83-059 BUSICK PROPERTIES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mr. DeLuca briefly reviewed the item which had been continued, at the applicant's request, from the November 21, 1983, Planning Commission meeting. It was noted that Staff had met with the applicant's engineer and reviewed the details of the application. Ms. Doreen Green, representing Busick Properties, was present and called attention to her letter to the Planning Commission, dated November 21, 1983, advising them that Busick Air Conditioning had been in business at their present location for approximately 20 years. She stated that all neighboring businesses stack equipment higher than the fence line; that Busick Air Conditioning cannot be seen from the freeway; and that the existing fence is located 1/2-foot behind right-of-way line. It was clarified that Busick Properties objects to all conditions of approval of their application. Mr. Don Guering, PO Box 14471, Las Vegas, NV 89114, representing Northern Calif. Heat Pump, lessors of the Busick building, addressed the Commission regarding past problems encountered on the property, having to do with drainage and water seepage. He stated he felt singled out with regard to improvements required in conjunction with the approval of the Conditional Use Permit, and although he did not object to the curb and sidewalk, he did not want to install landscaping until "everyone" participated. He also offered a bond to cover the cost of the work. Mr. Tong responded to Ms. Green and to Mr. Guering by clarifying the facts that: - Conditional Use Permits are discretionary and subject to periodic review, and that open storage areas are not a right, and therefore, are subject to conditions. - Section 8-51.0 requires a fence to be no higher than 6', and no stacking to exceed the fence's height. - The site can, in fact, be seen from the freeway overpass. ' - U-Haul and Scotsman had more stringent conditions placed upon i their CUP approval. ' i - The right-of-way appears consistent with the Gity Engineer's I requirements, the Busick fence is 1/2-foot back from the right- of-way line, and therefore, the existing fence should be moved 4- 1/2 feet. I ~ , ~ ~ - Staff has been working with Ms. Green for over a year regarding several applications and conditions, and therefore, they were not "singled out", at this time. ' ~ - The issue at this time is aesthetics. - Staff feels that the conditions of approval are reasonable and adequate. Cm. Alexander questioned the landscaping requirement for Scotsman and U-Haul. Mr. Tong responded that each applicant was required to provide a minimum of 20' landscaping, with Scotsman possibly providing more. Since the Busick property has been in existence for a number of years, the requirement was reduced substantially. Cm. Tenery queried Staff as to whether or not the City Engineer would work with the applicant for correction of the drainage problem, and would future improvements in the area require Busick to tear up the improvements in question at this time. Mr. Tong responded that the City Engineer would certainly work with the applicant, and the improvements would not be required to be torn up at a later time. Mr. Guering requested at least 60 days to submit acceptable plans. Cm. Alexander commented that he felt 60 days was reasonable, but he stressed the fact that, by that date, the plans shall be acceptable and should be finalized within the 60-day time limit. The public hearing was closed at this time. Cm. Alexander made the motion, with Cm. Vonheeder's second, to approve the Conditional Use Permit with changes in the conditions of approval as follows: Item #2: Applicant has 60 days to provide acceptable plans. Item #5: Change expiration date to January 3, 1986. The motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Commissioners present. At this time, Mr. Tong informed the applicant of his right to appeal the decision within ten days. RESOLUTION NO. 84-O1 APPROVING PA 83-059 BUSICK AIR CONDITIONING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TWO OUTDOOR STORAGE YARDS AND TO PERMIT MATERIALS TO BE STACKED HIGHER THAN THE ENCLOSING 6-FOOT FENCE ~ • * * * * PA 83-079 KINHAL DAYCARE CENTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mr. DeLuca presented information regarding the Conditional Use Permit application for a daycare center, located in an R-1-B-E (Single Family) Residential District, for a maximum of 16 children, as an integral part of the Dublin Pre-school, located immediately to the west of the site. Staff recommended approval with conditions. Veena Kinhall, applicant, was present, and acknowledged that she was in agreement with all conditions of approval. After a brief discussion, the public hearing was closed, and Cm. Vonheeder made the motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit with conditions as set forth by Staff. The motion was seconded by Cm. Alexander and passed by unanimous vote of the Commissioners present. RESOLUTION NO. 84-02 APPROVING PA 83-079 KTNHAL DAYCARE CENTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APFLICATION * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS REVIEW OF AMENDMENTS TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Mr. Tong briefly explained the information provided to the Commissioners regarding amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, and offered assistance and answers to any questions they might have. There were no questions. * * * * NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION OF JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION Mr. Tong presented information regarding the proposed joint Planning Commissioners meeting, noting that Dublin had previously offered to host the meeting. He suggested two dates in February as possible meeting dates (February 23, as first choice, and February 16, as alternate.) February 23, 1984, was selected as the preferred meeting date. ~ • Topics of discussion were suggested by the Commissioners, in the following priority: 1) Valley-wide Planning Coordination 2) Housing 3) Transportation 4) BART The Commissioners requested that Staff invite the City of San Ramon to have its Planning Commissioners participate in the meeting. Cm. Vonheeder commented that she took exception to a letter from Mr. Fraley, Alameda County Planning Director, suggesting topics of discussion, and she wished that Alameda County to participate in the discussion, strictly as an observer. It was agreed that Staff should arrange for the meeting location. * * * * The Planning Commissioners Institute was briefly discussed, with more detailed information expected soon. * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ - _ _ ~i~.. ~ Planning Commission Chairm Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director