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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Mtg Minutes 04-21-1986 T ^ 4 ` ~ ~ Regular Meeting - April 21, 1986 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on April 21, 1986, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Cm, Mack, Chairperson. # ~ ~ ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Petty, Mack, and Raley, Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director, Kevin J. Gailey, Senior Planner, and Maureen 0'Halloran, Associate Planner. # # # 9E PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Mack 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 April 7, 1986, were approved as written. ~ ~ 3e ORAL COMMUNICATION None. ~ ~e ~ WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Mr. Tong said two appealable action letters authorizing use of promotional balloons were provided: one to the Dublin Pool Center and one to Hanna Japan Restaurant. Cm. Raley inquired whether or not the wall sign for Hanna Japan met the requirements of the new Sign Ordinance. Mr. Gailey reviewed the changes in the Ordinance and said that a Site Development Review must be submitted for authorization of the letters which have been stacked. Regular Meeting PCM-6-42 April 21, 1986 . • • ~ x ~F ~ PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: PA 86-016 Marg-ett Art & Craft Fairs Conditional Use Permit application for two four-day shows at Dublin Plaza Shopping Center, Regional Street between Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard. Cm. Mack opened the public hearing. Ms. 0'Halloran said that similar fairs were held by the Applicant in the past at the same location. She stated that the Ordinance allows two four-day fairs and two one-day fairs per a 12-month period, and that the Applicant's request was not technically in conformance with the Ordinance as the dates scheduled are within the 12-month time limit. Ms. 0'Halloran said that Staff is recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the Conditions outlined in the draft Resolution attached to the Staff Report, as the request is consistent with the intent of the Ordinance. Mr. Jim Dougherty, President of the Merchants Association at Dublin Plaza, said that the Association is in concurrence with the Art and Craft Fairs as proposed. He said he felt the fairs were very well-run and organized. On motion by Cm. Petty, and seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by a unanimous voice vote, the public hearing was closed. Cm. Mack asked if the Applicant had established dates for any future fairs. Ms. 0'Halloran said the Applicant has indicated that the schedule shown in the Staff Report is the only one which will be submitted for the year, and stated that she did not anticipate receiving any applications from the Applicant for one-day fairs. On motion by Cm. Raley, and seconded by Cm. Petty, and by a unanimous voice vote, the Planning Commission adopted the Resolution for the project as presented in Exhibit B, approving PA 86-016 Marg-ett Art & Craft Fairs Conditional Use Permit. RESOLUTION N0. 86-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 86-016 MARG-ETT ART AND CRAFT FAIRS - MARIETTA LEWIS (APPLICANT) DUBLIN PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION (OWNER) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ALLOW TWO ART AND CRAFT FAIRS AT THE DUBLIN PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER Regular Meeting PCM-6-43 April 21, 1986 - • . SUBJECT: PA 86-015 Rental World/Cal-GAS Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review applications for a propane gas storage tank at 6457 Dublin Court. Cm. Mack opened the public hearing. Ms. 0'Halloran said that the Applicant had submitted a request to install an 1,150 gallon propane gas storage tank at the southeast corner of the site, set back 25 feet from the property line. She stated that the Fire Department had indicated that, from a safety standpoint, positioning the tank vertically would be preferable to positioning it horizontally. She said that Staff is concerned about the visual impact the proposed tank would have and is recommending that the request be approved contingent upon the conditions outlined in Exhibit C of the Staff Report. Mr. Chuck Arseneau, Applicant, said that the proposed tank was the same size as one located previously on the subject property.: Cm. Barnes expressed concern about the height of the tank. Cm. Mack ascertained from the Applicant that it was possible that two 9-foot tanks could be placed on the property instead of one 18-foot tank. On motion by Cm. Raley, and seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by a unanimous voice vote, the public hearing was closed. On motion by Cm. Barnes, and seconded by Cm. Raley, and by a unanimous voice vote, the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution adopting a Negative Declaration for PA 86-015 Rental World Cal-GAS Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review. RESOLUTION N0. 86-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY 0F DUBLIN AD'OPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PA 86-015 RENTAL WORLD/ CAL-GAS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TO LOCATE A PROPANE GAS STORAGE TANK AT 6457 DUBLIN COURT On motion by Cm. Barnes, and seconded by Cm. Raley, and by a unanimous voice vote, a Resolution approving PA 86-015 Rental World/Cal-GAS Conditional Use Permit Application to locate a propane gas storage tank at 6457 Dublin Road was approved contingent upon the addition of a third Condition requiring that two 9-foot tanks holding a total equivalent to 1,150 gallons of propane gas as requested on the Application be installed rather than one 18-foot tank. Regular Meeting PCM-6-44 April 21, 1986 • • • RESOLUTION N0. 86-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 86-015 RENTAL WORLD/CAL-GAS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO LOCATE A PROPANE GAS STORAGE TANK AT 6457 DUBLIN COURT On motion by Cm. Raley, and seconded by Cm. Petty, and by a unanimous voice vote, the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution approving a Site development Review for PA 86-015. RESOLUTION N0. 86-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR PA 86-015 RENTAL WORLD/ CAL-GAS PROPANE GAS STORAGE TANK SUBJECT: PA 86-O10.1 and .2 Pulte Home Corporation - Betlen Drive Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Subdivision Map (Tentative Map Request 5588) requests for a planned residential development of 44 single family residential lots. Cm. Mack opened the public hearing. Mr. Gailey reviewed the surrounding zoning and land uses, the pertinent regulations, and presented an analysis of the subject applications. He stated the six key issue areas which should be the focus of the Commission}s review of the applications: 1) General Plan Policies and Zoning 2) Site Layout and Dimensional Design Criteria 3) Traffic Circulation and On-Street Parking 4) Site Grading 5) Architecture and Landscape Architecture 6) Environmental Review Mr. Mike Milani, Applicant, elaborated on why he thought the proposal is consistent with the General Plan, acknowledging that it is not consistent with the current zoning on the site. He stated that modifications to the off-street parking layout had been performed to address concerns expressed by the City, He said he would be willing to work with Staff to address the mitigation measures related to proposed treatment of Betlen Drive. Mr. Milani enumerated several reasons why he thought the subject proposal would benefit the City: 1) It would complete the area's development, and problems such as weed abatement and erosion control would be resolved. 2) It would assist in the completion of the Zone 3 water service line. 3) It would be a quality project. Regular Meeting PCM-6-45 April 21, 1986 • ~ Mr. Mike Engle, Vice President of Pulte Homes Land Development, said they have attempted to minimize the amount of grading in the subject area. He stated that the economic constraints to provide water to the site were a factor in determining the requested density, and that they have agreed with Valley Christian Center to participate in the construction of the water line and to develop the pump station. Mr. Engle circulated pictures related to project architecture. He said that because of the Staff's concerns, the Developer would be willing to change the location of the fireplaces to provide for the desired five-foot minimum clearance on side yards. Mr. Tom Fahey, nearby resident at the corner of Betlen D.xive and Dillon Way, said he and his wife had moved into their home 16 years ago, and that they had chosen the location because it provided the quality of life they were seeking. He gave a brief summary of his understanding of the chronology of development proposals involving the subject property. He said that he and his wife would welcome development of the property, but that they believed such development should be in keeping with the surrounding areas and, in particular, should be in keeping with the surrounding unit density of the Briarhill area. Ms. Betty Moore, nearby resident at 11292 Betlen Drive, said she and her husband would also encourage development of the property, but that they were concerned about several aspects of the project as submitted by the Applicant: 1) that it would create an abrupt transition from the existing homes in terms of lot size and unit density; 2) that the mass grading would be visible from major arteries and from the Valley floor; 3) that the structures may be placed so as to sit upon the ridge line; and 4) that the architectural interest and variety of the proposed units would not be consistent with the homes in the existing area. She stated that she would prefer to have the development contain single-story as well as two-story homes. She advised that she did not believe the subject property's location or development constraints would enable it to be developed with a product which would serve the entry-level buyer's market. Mr. Ken Moore, resident at 11292 Betlen Drive, said that he is on the Finance Committee for Valley Christian Church. He distributed photographs of the existing homes at the top of Betlen Drive opposite the subject property. Mr. Moore stated that he agreed with statements made by his wife, Betty Moore, He also advised that he would like to see drawings which showed an entryway into the proposed development off Dublin Boulevard, and said that his primary concern is the access road from Betlen Drive. Cm. Raley inquired if Valley Christian Center would be willing to share access rights. Mr. Moore said he felt that was something that could be considered by the Church representatives. Regular Meeting PCM-6-46 April 21, 1986 • ' • ~ Mr. Ed. Galigher, 2222 Grouse Way, Union City, said he is the owner/developer of the adjoining property, Tract 4929. He stated that the Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (C.C. & R.s) established for Tract 4929 will not permit the size of the homes in that tract to be less than 2,000 square feet in size. He said that he was concerned about the request for rezoning:, that he thought the current zoning on the property (10,000 sq, ft. minimum lot size) was appropriate for the subject area. He stated that he is also straddled with the costs of tying into the existing water system. He advised that the extensive grading proposed is only necessary because of the attempts to create a pad large enough for 44 units. Mr. Galigher encouraged the Planning Commission to make the recommendation that the current zoning not be changed, and that the Developer be required to submit a new plan that would be compatible with that zoning. Mr. Dwayne Felton, resident on Betlen Drive, said he is a realtor and is generally pro-development. He stated that in a quick review he had not been able to locate an existing house within the City of Dublin wherein the rear end of the lot fronts along the public street, which is what would occur across the street from his house if the proposal were approved as submitted. He asked the Commission not to approve the development. Mr. Lee Stoffiger, 11278 Betlen Drive, stated that he would also like to see the subject area developed, but would like the character of the area and the surrounding density to be reflected. Mr. Healy, 11362 Betlen Drive, compared the widths of the proposed lots to the widths of the lots currently located along Betlen Drive, indicating that nine houses were proposed in the same linear distance that five houses occupied on Betlen Drive. He stated that he thought the proposed density was out of the question. An unidentified member of the audience, 11431 Betlen Drive, said he was in agreement with those people who had spoken previously who opposed the high unit density proposed for this project. He stated that he thought the unit density and potential parking and traffic problems would result in a project that would not conform to the surrounding neighborhood. Cm. Raley said he thought the proposed unit density and small size of the proposed units were totally inappropriate and that the minimum size of the house should be 2,200 square feet. He stated that none of the units should be located so as to extend above the ridge line. Regular Meeting PCM-6-47 April 21, 1986 i ~ Each of the other Commissioners indicated their concurrence with Cm. Raley's comments. Cm. Petty inquired if it would be possible to access the proposed development from Dublin Boulevard. Mr. Gailey advised that cutting a road from Dublin Boulevard would have a more negative visual impact to the 580 corridor. Mr. Gailey addressed the concerns expressed regarding potential traffic problems which may arise if 44 units were developed. He said that, as a result of a traffic study performed for the Kaufman & Broad project, which encompassed the entire west side of the City, Staff ~elieved Betlen Drive could handle both existing traffic and the traffic which would be generated from the project. He indicated that Staff did not see traffic as being a problem. In response to a question raised by Cm, Raley, Mr. Engle said that Pulte Homes builds a residential product which would service a pricing market which ranges from $150,000 to $195,000. Mrs. Dorothy Fahey, resident at the corner of Dillon Way and Betlen Drive, said she thought the project density was too great as proposed, and that the type of houses proposed would not be in keeping with the types of homes existing in the area. She stated that she would like to see the number of homes reduced and the quality of the homes upgraded. Cm. Raley said that he felt that a range of 18 to 20 units would be more appropriate for the site than the 36 units suggested by the Staff Study or the 44 units requested by the Applicant. Cm. Raley moved, and Cm. Barnes seconded, that the public hearing be closed. Following discussion between Staff, the Commission, and the Applicant, Mr. Engle, from Pulte Homes, requested that the Commission continue the public hearing to the meeting of May 19, 1986. Cm. Raley withdrew his motion to close the public hearing, and Cm. Barnes withdrew her second, and the public hearing was continued, by Commission consensus, to May 19, 1986. ~ ~ ~ x NEW BUSINESS None # ~ ~ Regular Meeting PCM-6-48 April 21, 1986 i • UNFINISHED BUSINESS Cm. Raley said he and the other Commissioners are concerned with the function of the Tri-Valley Commissioners Committee. Mr. Tong said he will prepare a draft of a letter reflecting the concerns. Cm. Raley said the next Tri-Valley Commissioners meeting will be held on May 15, 1986. He also said that Ed Chase had been appointed the Citizen representative and Greg Kent had been appointed the At-Large representative. Mr. Tong said at the next City Council meeting the Council will review the Sign Ordinance, which reflects a revision related to Conditional Use Permits for signs. ~ ~ T PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. Petty asked when the next Downtown Improvement Study Committee would be held. Mr. Tong said the meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month, and the next meeting will be held on May 15, 1986. Cm. Raley inquired about the placement of the sign for the main entrance to the electronics plant, and said he thought it should be placed at the bottom of the hill, but at this time it is at the top of the hill. Mr. Gailey said there has been a miscommunication regarding the striping at the lower space, and on an interim basis, Staff will permit the sign to remain where it is. Cm. Burnham inquired about the status of Scarlett Court, and asked why Dolan Lumber isn't doing anything about its sidewalks. Mr. Tong said that Dolan Lumber is operating a Conditional Use Permit approved by the County, and that until Dolan Lumber applies for a new planning application, the City cannot require them to install a sidewalk. In response to Cm. Burnham's inquiry about Scarlett Court, Mr, Tong said that the City is reviewing R.F.Q.s for the development of the Civic Center. He said that identification of City space needs, development of a master plan for the Civic Center site, and design, architectural and engineering work will be completed within a 30-month time frame. In response to a question by Cm. Barnes, Mr. Gailey said had not yet been able to pursue the options available for requiring property owners to maintain vacant property. Regular Meeting PCM-6-49 April 21, 1986 w • . Mr. Tong asked the Commissioners if they had considered further evening training sessions. The consensus of the Commission was that the second Wednesday of the month would be acceptable. Mr. Tong said the training session will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14th, at the City Office. ~ # ~ ~ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, , P7<anning ommission Chairperson ~ Laurence L. Tong , Planning Director ~ x ~ ~ Regular Meeting PCM-6-50 April 21, 1986