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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 11-07-1988 • ~ ~ ~ Regular Meeting - November 7, 1988 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on A~ November 7, 1988, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m, by Cm. Barnes, Chairman. ~c~~~ ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Mack, and Zika, Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director, Maureen 0'Halloran, Senior Planner; Laura Hoffineister, Associate Planner; and Gail Adams, Planning Secretary. ~ * ~e ~ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Barnes led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ~ ~ ~ ~ ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA None ~ ~ ~ ~ MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of October 17, 1988 were approved as presented. ~ ~ ~ ~ ORAL COMM[JNICATIONS Mr. A1 Balardi had questions regarding the pump on Creekside Drive at Rolling Hills and stated that there should only be one pump versus the three pumps. He indicated he had made comments at the October 24th City Council Meeting and would like the City to take action on this problem. Mr. Tong indicated that he was not at the October 24th meeting and suggested Mr. Balardi call him the next day to discuss the matter. ~ ~ ~ ~ WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Tong advised that the Commission had received 24 action letters. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~t~~~~~~~~~~~~~X~~*~~c~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c~~~~~~~~~*~~~~~~~~~c~~c~~c~~~cx~~ Regular Meeting PCM-7-198 November 7, 1988 ~ • ~ ~ ~ ~ PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: PA 8$-091 Villa~es at Alarno Creek Conditional Use Permit Modifications and Tract Map Extension Request Cm. Barnes indicated that a letter had been received from the Applicant requesting continuance of the application. She asked if there were any comments or questions from the public. Being none, the Planning Commission continued this item to the meeting of November 21, 1988. SUBJECT: PA 88-103 Erik's DeliCafe Conditional Use Permit Request to Operate a Restaurant/ Delicafe at 7601 Amador Valley Boulevard Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Laura Hoffineister indicated that this application was for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a restaurant in a portion of an existing building at 7601 Amador Valley Boulevard. The proposed restaurant would contain a sit down dining area of 50-60 seats. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that no actual cooking would be done, only reheating, on the premises and there would be one food delivery per aay. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that traffic is expected to peak at different hours than the other uses in the building and no conflicts were anticipated. A traffic consultant had prepared a cost sharing allocation for the future signal light at Amador Valley Boulevard and the fee would be $144 per vehicle trip. The use of a restaurant would increase traffic an additional 11 vehicles resulting in a cost of $1,584 for the restaurant. This condition was included in the Resolution. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that parking requirements for restaurants were higher than other uses, however, parking for all existing uses at the site was calculated as 31 spaces. There was adequate parking available at the site for the additional restaurant use. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that noise at the site was not expected to be a problem and conditions were included in the Resolution prahibiting loud speakers and amplified music. A condition was also included in the Resolution limiting hours for delivery services. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that Staff recommended approval of this application. Cm. Mack asked if there would be one or two deliveries per day. Mike Wyant, Applicant, indicated that there would be two deliveries, one for food and one for bread. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~~~~~~c~c~~~~~~~~t~~~~r~~*~~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~t~~~~*~~~~*~c~c*~~~~~~~~~ Regular Meeting PCM-7-199 November 7, 1988 ~ • Cm. Zika asked the Staff if there would be any parking problems since there was 950 square feet of the building already occupied. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that there would nat be any problems and the occupied space had already been calculated into the previously stated parking figures. Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing. Cm. Barnes asked about limited delivery hours. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that Condition #7 of the Resolution specified the allowable hours to be used for deliveries. On motion from Cm. Burnham, seconded by Cm. Zika, with a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission approved RESOLUTION N0. 88-060 APPROVING PA 88-103 ERIK'S DELICAFE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT WITHIN A PORTION (1750+ SQUARE FEET) OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 7601 AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD SUBJECT: PA 88-098 Dublin School District Conditional Use Permit Request to Modify a Previous Condition of Approval Requiring a 6-foot Minimum Wall Along Property Lines at 7471 Larkdale Avenue Cm. Barnes open the public hearing and asked for the Staff Report. Maureen 0'Halloran indicated that the Applicant was requesting approval for a Conditional Use Permit to modify Conditions of Approval established for PA 87-103. Condition #27 of Planning Commision Resolution No. 87-059 required installation of a masonry or concrete wall with a 6' minimum height along the property line which abutted existing or future residential uses and park site. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Applicant wanted to modify the condition to allow the use of a chain link fence with redwood slats instead of the concrete wall with varying heights from 2 feet to 6 feet. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that Staff recommended approval of the Draft Resolution Exhibit B which would approve the Applicant's request to modify Condition #27. Cm. Zika asked why these changes were being made. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that there were varying slopes and grades which would result in a fence height ranging from 8 to 12 feet in some areas. These changes would give a more uniform visual appearance to the wall. *~~r~~~~~~~~~*~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~~t~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~*~~~~~~*~t~~~~r~~~~t~t~~r~~~~~t~~~~~ Regular Meeting PCM-7-200 November 7, 1988 • ~ ~ Cm. Barnes and Mr. Tong noted that the first permit had been acquired by Murray School District and Dublin School District is now requesting the changes to be made to that permit. George Garrett, 8095 Aldea Street, asked what would actually be built, redwood slats or a concrete wall. He was under the impression that a concrete wall was suppose to be built. He indicated that there was a loud generator and the redwood slats would not help the noise problem and asked what he could do to have a concrete wall constructed. He stated that the School District told him to contact the City Planning Departmenti. Mr. Tong indicated that the noisy generator would be subject to the City's noise ordinance and suggested that Mr. Garrett should talk to the Police Department. Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission and Planning Staff discussed different types of walls that could be used. The Planning Commission decided that they would like to have a drawing in order to see where the houses were in connection with the generator and would like a School District representative present if there were any questions that needed to be addressed. The Planning Commission continued the item to the meeting of November 21, 1988. SUBJECT: PA 88-085 Diamond Signs/Ahmanson-Images Conditional Use Permit Request for a Directional Tract Sign Located on the Northwest Corner of San Ramon Road and Silvergate Drive Cm. Barned opened the public hearing and asked for the Staff Report. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that the Applicant was requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for one double faced directional tract sign for the Ahmanson homes. The sign would be 10 feet tall and contain 64 square feet of total sign area which would identify the name of the subdivision and directions for reaching it. The sign would be located at the corner of Silvergate Drive and San Ramon Road. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that there were three signs already located on the site. The Sign Technology sign is not in use at this time and the City had tried unsuccessfully to have the sign removed. She indicated that a condition was included in the Resolution requiring the property owner to remove the sign before the Applicant could erect their directional tract sign. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that Ahmanson Development had submitted a Site Development Review of its homes, however, has not submitted an application for their sales office and model home complex. A condition had been included in the Resolution requiring approvals of these applications prior to the erection of their proposed sign. Regular Meeting PCM-7-201 November 7, 1988 • , ~ ~ Ms. Hoffineister indicated that Staff recommends approval of this application. Doug Millsap, Applicant, had no problems with the Staff Report as presented and indicated that he had offered to rernove the Sign Technology sign. Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. Mack, seconded by Cm. Burnham, with a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission approved RESOLUTION N0. 88-061 APPROVING PA 88-085 DIAMOND SIGNS/AHMANSON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO LOCATE AN OFF-SITE DIRECTIONAL TRACT SIGN ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAN RAMON ROAD AND SILVERGATE DRIVE, 11960 SILVERGATE DRIVE SUBJECT: PA 88-086 Diamond Signs/Ahmanson Images Conditional Use Permit Request for a Directional Tract Si~n Located vn Undeveloped Property on the East Side of San Ramon Road North of Dublin Boulevard Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and asked for the Staff Report. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that the Applicant was requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for one single faced directional tract sign for the Ahmanson homes. The sign would be 10 feet tall and contain 32 square feet of total sign area which would identify the name of the subdivision and directions for reaching it. The sign would be located on the east side of 5an Ramon Road, north of Dublin Boulevard and the Chevron Service Station. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that there were two signs already located on the site. The Sign Technology sign is not in use at this time and the Gity had tried unsuccessfully to have the sign removed. She indicated that a condition was included in the Resolution requiring the property owner to remove the sign before the Applicant could erect their directional tract sign. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that Ahmanson Development had submitted a Site Development Review of its homes, however, has not submitted an application for their sales office and model home complex. A condition had been included in the Resolution requiring approvals of these applications prior to the erection of their proposed sign. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that Staff recommends approval of this application. Cm. Burnham asked how many signs could be allowed on this site. Mr. Tong indicated that there were no outright restrictions, however, in order to locate a sign on this parcel there would need to be Planning Commission approval. ~~~~c~~~~r~~~~~t~~~~r~~~~~~~c~~~~*~~~~c~~~~~~~~~~c~~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~~~e~~~~~~~~~c~ Regular Meeting PCM-7-202 November 7, 1988 ~ ~ Crn. Barnes closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Mack, with a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission approved RESOLUTION N0. 88-062 APPROVING PA 88-086, DIAMOND SIGNS/AHMANSON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST T0 LOCATE AN OFF-SITE DIRECTIONAL TRACT SIGN ON AN UNDEVELOPED LOT ON THE EAST SIDE OF SAN RAMON ROAD, NORTH OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD Cm. Zika asked why these two applications were separate. Mr. Tong indicated that they were on two separate parcels with two separate appeal periods. SUBJECT: PA 88-077 Ahmanson Development, Tract 5074 Gonditional Use Permit Request to Modify Approved Grading Plans and Conditions of Approval and Site Development Review Request to Construct 69 Single-Famil Detached Homes Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and asked for the Staff Report. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that this item had been continued from the October 3, 1988 meeting in order to allow the Commission to conduct a field trip to the site and tp allow Staff and Applicant additional time to discuss the project. The field trip was conducted on October 22, 1988. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Applicant was requesting a Conditional Use Permit to modify Condition #4 (grading) of Planning Commission Resolution No. 85-033. This modification of the Final Grading Plan would eliminate 29 side to side split lots and reduce the number of front to back split lots to 15. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that split lots reduce the visual impacts of grading. She indicated that at the previous meeting, Staff had recommended an additional 21 front to back split lots which would minimize the affect on the visual impacts of the on-site grading. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Applicant has agreed to eliminate retaining walls and utilize the split lots on six lots which would be Block 2, Lot l; Block 3, Lot 2; Block 3, Lot 6; Block 3, Lot 7; Block 3, Lot 10; and Block 3, Lot 17. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Applicant had difficulty with the split lots for Block 3, Lot 21 and Lot 22 as these lots were for the model home complex and only one model is proposed as a split lot unit. The Applicant indicated that the retaining wall would be eliminated on Lot 22 and reduced to one foot on Lot 21 and this would reduce the clear and level area of the rear yard on Lot 22 to approximately 19 feet and 15 feet on Lot 21. ~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~~~~x~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~t~~~~t~*~ Regular Meeting PCM-7-203 November 7, 1988 ~ , ~ ~ Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Applicant was also requesting approval for a Site Development Review to allow the construction of 69 single family homes with three floor plans and three different elevation designs for each plan. These plans would have a 28 foot maximum height. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the proposal complies with setback requirements with the exception of Block 2, Lots 17 and 18. A condition is included in the Resolution (Exhibit D) allowing an exemption from the 15 foot minimum clear and level requirement on Lots 17 and 18. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that Block 3, Lots 6 and 7 do not comply with the minimum clear and level rear yard requirements and a condition is included in the Resolution (Exhibit D) requiring the developer to install decks on these lots. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that in addition to the Site Development Review and Conditional Use Permit, the Applicant was proposing lot line adjustments. A condition was included in the Resolution (Exhibit D) requiring the Applicant to obtain approvals for these lot line adjustments, subject to revievw an@ approval of the Public Works Director. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that Staff was recommending approval of three resolutions - Exhibit B: Negative Declaration; Exhibit C: Conditional Use Permit and Exhibit D: Site Development Review. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that Condition #3 was inadvertently left out of Exhibit C requiring a maximum building height of 28 feet for the project and recommended including this condition in the Resolution. Cm. Zika asked for clarification of Condition #3 of Exhibit C'and which two lots would have decks built on them. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that Condition #3 would require a maximum building height of 28 feet for Tract 5074. She indicated that Lots 6 and 7 were recommended to have decks built where 15' clear and level rearyard could not be maintained. Mr. Bob Ragle, Applicant, indicated that the site had been visited by the Planning Commission and Planning Staff. Mr. Ragle indicated that the side to side split lots were being eliminated which would eliminate the two tier affect. He stated that his project had the same configuration as Bordeaux Estates; there would be 3 models starting at 2500 square feet to 3250 square feet. Mr. Ragle discussed the common areas and indicated that the common areas would be planted with hydroseed and trees. He stated that the siding and roofing would be used on all sides and elevations for a better visual affect. Cm. Zika inquired about the width of the driveway for Lot 8 and inquired if a Homeowner Association would be responsible for the common areas. Mr. Ragle stated that the driveway was approximately 50 feet and that his project would be annexed into the existing Homeowners Association. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c~~*~~*~~~~~~r~~*~~c~~~r~*~~~c~c~~~~~~~~~t~~~~~~~~~~~t~~~~*~~~~~~~~~ Regular Meeting PCM-7-204 November 7, 1988 , ~ ~ Mr. Tong indicated that the driveway width of Lot 8 as shown on the Applicant's plan was 29 feet. Mr. Balardi asked how many lots were there. Mr. Ragle indicated that there were 69 lots which would be developed by Ahmanson. Mr. Balardi asked if there was parking available for the models. Mr. Ragle indicated on the wall maps where the parking would be. Mr. Balardi was concerned over the parking situation as well as the amount of dirt and gravel being moved around his neighborhood. He had concerns over the water runoff that would occur in his neighborhood. Mr. Ragle indicated that there were subdrains to intercept the water and that there were underground storm drains made for these situations. Cm. Burnham asked about the long flag lot (Lot 8) and who was responsible for the maintenance of the driveway area. Mr. Ragle indicated that this was the responsibility of the property owner. Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. Mack, seconded by Cm. Burnham, with a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION N0. 88-063 ADOPTING THE NEGATIVE DECLAR.ATION FOR PA 88-077 AHMANSON DEVELOPMENT TRACT 5074 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW On motion from Cm. Zika with the addition of Condition #3, seconded by Cm. Burnham, with a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION N0. 88-064 APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION PA 88-077 AHMANSON DEVELOPMENT, INC. TRACT 5074, AMENDING CONDITION #5 OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION N0. 85-033 RELATING TO GRADING AND CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIQN N0. 80-85 GENERAL FROVISIONS RELATING TO MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS On motion from Cm. Burnham, seconded by Cm. Zika, with a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION N0. 88-065 APPROVING THE SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION PA 88-077 AHMANSON DEVELOPMENT, INC. TRACT 5074, 69 SINGLE FAMILY UNITS ON A 34 ACRE SITE ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~~~c~~~~*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c~t~~~~~~~~~~ Regular Meeting PCM-7-205 November 7, 1988 ~ • ~ NEW BUSINESS OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS None ~ ~ ~ ~ OTHER BUSINESS None ~ ~ ~ ~ PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. Zika had concerns over the project descriptions in the planning application letters and referenced various applications. He would like more information. Mr. Tong indicated that the Planning Staff would be more specific. Cm. Zika noticed that the Boy Scout Bin was not being kept up and looked very messy. Mr. Tong indicated that he would look into it. Cm. Mack asked about the Jones' Variance and if there had been an appeal. Mr. Tong indicated that there was no appeal taken. Cm. Mack asked about the status of the Lopez Variance. Mr. Tong indicated that he was working with Mr. Lopez on a reasonable amount of time and that Mr. Lopez needed to comply with all required codes. ~ ~ ~ ~ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjaurned at 8:SO p.m. ~ ~ ~ ~ Respectfully submit d, ' r ~ anning Commiss' airperson Laurence L. Tong Planning Director ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~r~~~~*~~~~c**~*~~~~~e~~c~~~~~~~~c~~~t~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~~~r~c~~~~c~~~~~~~~~c~~r~r~~~~~~~~x Regular Meeting PCM-7-206 November 7, 1988