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Regular Meeting - July 17, 1989
A regular meeting of the City of IIublin Planning Gommission was held on July
17, 1989, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to
order at 7:30 p.m. by Cm. Barnes, Chairman.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Mack, Okun, and Zika;
Laurence L. Tong, Planning Direetor; Rod Barger, Senior Planner; Maureen
0'Halloran, Senior Planner; and Gail Adams, Planning Secretary.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Cm. Barnes led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
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ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA
None
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of June 19, 1989 an:d July 5, 19$9 were approved.
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ORAL COMMUNIGATIONS
None
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Tong advised that the Commission had received various action letters.
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Regular Meeting PGM-8-114 July 17, 1989
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUBJECT: PA 89-079 Jimmy 0'Gil's Irish Pub Conditional Use Permit
request to allow commercial recreation activity (dance
floor) at 6991 Donlon Way
Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report.
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that this application was for a Gonditional Use
Permit requesting the expansion of the tavern/restaurant to include a
commercial recreation activity (dance floor).
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated the site contained 24 on-site parking spaces and this
was adequate parking for the proposed use. The site shares a reciprocal
ingress, egress and parking easement with the adjacent Heritage office
complex.
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the application had been reviewed by all
pertinent agencies. She indicated that the conditions of approval contained
restrictions on hours of operation, parking lo~ lighting and the removal of
promotional banners being displayed without an Administrative Conditional Use
Permit.
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that Staff recommended approval of the application.
She indicated that the Applicant was in the audience if there were any
questions.
Mr. James Kleimer, Applicant, indicated that he had been operating the
business for 1-1/2 years and was requesting a dance permit at this time. He
indicated that the business was operating very well and no problems have
occurred.
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the illegal banner displays needed to be taken
down.
Mr. Kleimer indicated that the banners had been removed; however he did not
receive a copy of the draft resolution in the packet he received.
The Applicant and Commission discussed the exits within the establishment.
Cm. Zika questioned the "two bouncer" requirement which was usuaZly included
in the draft resolut'ion; however had not been included on this item.
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that thi~ condition had been excluded by the Police
Department because that amount of seeur3.ty was not necessary for this
business. The wording of the condition is flexible enough to allow the Police
Department to require bouncers if it is determined necessary in the future.
The Police Department in issuing the Dance Permit would develop a specific
list of conditions which the Applic~nt must sign and agree to comply with.
Cm. Zika expressed his concerns xega.rding the deletion of the security
condition. He indicated that some establishments were required to have two
bouncers and now there was an exception to the rule.
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Regular Meeting FGM-8-115 July 17, 1989
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Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that each application is reviewed on a case by case
basis and that this application before the Commission was of a much smaller
scale.
Mr. Tong indicated that previous conditional use germits required the Police
Department to work with the Applicant. However, the Police Department is now
modifying the conditions of approval before going to the Planning Commission
with the conditions.
Mr. Kleimer indicated that there was a doorman on site and there were not any
problems occurring.
Mr. Kleimer questioned the condition requiring no outdoor amplified music. He
indicated that he would like to have a special one-day event during the
weekend and asked if a one-day permit could be approved.
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that this was not typically ailowed on a regular
basis, however, the Applicant could apply for an Administrative Conditional
Use Permit as a special event.
Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing.
On motion from Cm. Burnham, seconded by Gm. Mack, and with a vote of 5-0, the
Planning Commission adopted
RESOLUTIO~ N0. 89-040
APPROVING PA 89-079 JIMMY 0'GIZ'S IRISH PIIB CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND
THE TAVERN/RESTAURANT USE TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL RECREATION ACTIVITY (DANCE
FLOOR) WITHIN THE EXISTING BAR/RESTAURANT AT 6991 DONLON WAY
SUBJECT: PA 89-072 Amador Auto Brokerage Conditional Use Permit
request to ~stablish a 6244 square foot auto brokerage use
within an existin~ auto center, and to allow the use of five
on-site parking spaces to display new cars located at b032
Dougherty ROad
Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report.
Mr. Barger indicated that the proposal involved a Conditional Use Permit
request to establish a auto brokerage facility within the Amador Auto Center
located at 6032 Dougherty Road. The Applicant is requesting that he be able
to display of a maximum of five automobiles within the parking lot of the
site. Planning Gommission Resolution No. 87-036 (adopted on May 18, 1987) for
the construction and use of thfs auto center r~quires that a Gonditional Use
Permit be processed when involving automobile sales with exterior display of
vehicles on the site.
Mr. Barger indicated that the site contained two buildings and the Applicant
proposed to operate his auto brokerage business within the larger 31,6D0+
square foot building.
Mr. Barger indicated that if the most restrictive City parking requirements
were used, 80 parking spaces were required for this site. There are exactly
80 parking spaces available on tha property.
Regular Meeting PCM-8-116 July 17, 1989
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Mr. Barger indicated that Staff was recommending that the Applicant's request
be approved for three years or until the Planning Director determines that
this activity causes parking availability problems on the site. Staff is
making this recommendation because no parking problems presently exist and the
use is consistent with the intent of the land use criteria established for the
site.
Mr. Barger indicated that if at any time during the effective period of
approval the Planning Director finds that the exterior storage and display of
automobiles causes parking problems, then the exterior parking and display of
vehicles shall cease. Any additional outdoor storage or display of
automobiles will have to be considered through the Conditional Use Permit
process.
Mr. Barger indicated that Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use
Permit application.
Cm. Zika asked if the 5 spaces shown on the drawing were specific parking
spaces to be used by the auto brokerage.
Mr. Barger indicated yes.
Cm. Barnes asked if the displays were for both used and new vehicles.
Mr. Barger indicated that the new and used vehicles would be allowed to be
sold on the site, however, exterior storage and display is limited to new
vehicles only.
Cm. Burnham had concerns regarding the unrestrictive sign advertisement.
Mr. Barger indicated that the sign advertisements would be subject to Planning
Department approval.
Mr. Tong indicated that Staff would use sign criteria that has previously been
required, such as not allowing A-frame signs, new vehicle signage oniy, etc.
Cm. Burnham asked if there would be any conflicts with the surrounding tenants
regarding sign requirements.
Mr. Tong indicated that the sign requirements were the same as any other car
display businesses.
Cm. Okun asked if there would be signs posted to prevent others from utilizing
those 5 specific parking spaces. He had concerns that other vehicles would
illegally park on the site.
Mr. Tong indicated that the property owner is responsible for posting "illegal
parking" signs. The Police Department would not get involved with towing cars
unless requested by the property owner.
Mr. Tong indicated that conditional use permits do not regulate parking. He
indicated that a condition could be added to require the property owner to
post the proper signs.
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Regular Meeting PGM-8-117 July 17, 1989
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Dan Stuber, representative for the Applicant, asked what the correct procedure
would be when the approved use permit expired.
Mr. Barger indicated that he would need to process a new Conditional Use
Permit application.
Mr. Stuber indicated that there were two lots on the site with plenty of
spillover parking spaces. He indicated that the sign displays would be
attractive and that he would be checking the site regularly.
Mr. Stuber indicated that he would adequately post towing regulations.
Cm. Zika asked what type of vehicles would be on the site.
Mr. Stupert indicated that the vehicles would be new or like-new, American
made cars.
Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing.
Cm. Barnes had concerns regarding used vehicles far sale being parked on the
streets.
Cm. Burnham indicated that he did not see any problems with approving the
application.
Cm. Mack concurred witih Cm. Burnham.
Cm. Okun asked if the Police Departrnent could take care of the used car lot
problem on the street.
Mr. Tong indicated that there was a 72 hour parking limit. He indicated that
the used vehicles for sale were on a private lot. The Zoning Investigator
could talk with the property owner to remedy the problem.
On motion from Cm. Zika, adding Condition #19 requiring parking requirements
to be posted on the premises, seconded with Gm. Okun, with a vote of 4-1, the
Planning Commission adopted
RESOLUTION N0. 89-041
APPROVING PA 89-072 AMADOR AUTO CENTER AUTO BROKERAGE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST AT 6032 DOUGHERTY ROAD
SUBJECT: PA 87-012 Donlan Canyon (Blaylock, Gleason & Fletcher)
General Plan Amendment request to include approximately 197
acres of pro~eefi site within the City's Primary Planning
Area, to desi~nate 19.1 acres for medium-high density
residential, 13 ac~es for single-family residential and
164.9 acres for open ~pace. Subsequent applications pending
General Plan Amendment action will include Planned
Development Prezonin~~ Subdivision and Annexation (continued
from the July 5, 1989 meeting)
Regular Meeting PGM-8-118 July 17, 1989
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Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report.
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that this item had been continued from the July 5th
Planning Commission meeting. The Commission had directed Staff to prepare the
appropriate resolutions recommending approval of the General Pl.an Amendment
and Environmental Impact Report.
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that at the previous meeting, the fire impact fee
issue was discussed. Harold Ritter, Fire Chief of DRFA was contacted to
determine whether additional mitgation measures were required to ensure that
the developer contributed additional funds that were needed for additional
fire stations. Mr. Ritter indicated that additional mitigation related to
future fire stations was not required.
Ms. 0'Halloran stated that there were three resolutions attached. The first
resolution attached as Exhibit A is making findings and recommending City
Council certification of the Final EIR; the second resolution attached as
Exhibit B is recommending City Gouncil adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring
Program; and the third resolution attached as Exhibit C is recommending City
Council adoption of the General Plan Amendment.
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that Staff recommended that the Commission adopt the
three attached draft resolutions. She indicated that at the last meeting the
Monitoring Program had not been prepared. The document is now ready and the
Commission should discuss the matter with Staff and take public testimony.
Ms. 0'Halloran discussed the monitoring program with the Commission. She
indicated that the monitoring program showed what the imgacts were, what the
mitigation could be and which department would be lead agency involved with
the mitigation measures.
George Thomas, The Paragon Group, requested that the Commission approve the
three resolutions attached to their staff report.
Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing.
Cm. Mack asked Staff when in the planning process would the park dedication
occur.
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the park dedication would occur at the
subdivision level and the Planning Department is the lead agency. The Public
Works Department reviews the technieal engineering aspeet of the project and
the Parks & Recreation Department as well as ather agencies would review and
comment on the issue.
Cm. Mack asked what would happen if the land was not accepted by the City.
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the City Council would decide if they wanted to
accept the park dedication.
Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the General Plan zoning on the land will remain
the same, as open space. The of€ering of dedication is not a General Plan
issue. This issue would be discussed further at the Tentative Map level.
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Regular Meeting PGM-8-119 July 17, 1989
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The Commission and Staff discussed the park dedication issues.
Mr. Tong indicated that there could be many reasons why the City would not
accept the park dedication. If there were extremely steep slopes or a
landslide area, for example, the City would see the land as potentially
dangerous. He indicated that the park dedication would take place at the
Subdivision/Tentative Map processing stage.
Cm. Zika asked if the project could be held up at the Tentative Map stage
until the Commission receives enough information regarding the park
dedication.
Mr. Tong indicated that the issue of park dedication would need to be resolved
at the Tentative Map processing stage.
Cm. Burnham asked which publication of the Uniform Building Code was being
used by the City.
Mr. Tong indicated that whatever Uniform Building Code has been adopted by the
City at the time the building permits were issued.
On motion from Cm. Okun, seconded by Cm. Mack, with a vote of 5-0, the
Planning Cornmission adopted
RESOI.UTION N0. 89-042
MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT, FOR PA 87-012 DONLAN CANYON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
RESOLUTION N0. 89-043
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
FOR PA 87-012 DONLAN CAN~ON
RESOLUTION N0. 89-044
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNGII. ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
FOR PA 87-012 DONLAN CANYON
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NEW BUSINESS OR iTNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Tong indicated that the Planning Commission would be discussing the two
Chevron Station applications at the next seheduled meeting.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Cm. Mack asked when the Planning Com~ission's compensation would be activated,
Mr. Tong indicated that the City At~orney's o£fic~ was reviewing the situation
and Staff has not heard back from them yet.
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Regular Meeting PGM-8-120 July 17, 1989
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PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' GONCERNS
Cm. Okun asked about the construction work on Silvergate Drive and Dublin
Boulevard. He had concerns regarding the grading and elevation of the
project.
Mr. Tong indicated that the Public Works Director reviewed the grading permit;
however he would talk further with the Public Works Director regarding the
elevation concern.
Cm. Burnham and Cra. Mack discussed the two Zoning Administrator items
regarding spa locations in setback areas. Cm. Mack suggested that the City
might want to look into a newsletter article regarding setback requirements.
Mr. Tong agreed with Cm. Burnham and Cm. Mack.
Cm. Barnes requested Staff to have a janitor's key available for access to the
air conditioning controls.
Cm. Barnes indicated that there were an excess amount of vehicles at the
Enterprise car rental business.
Mr. Tong indicated that a letter had been submitted to Enterprise and
Enterprise had indicated that there had been a change in management recently
and would comply with the required conditions.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was ad~ourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Respe fully submit d,
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Planning Commis ' i erson
Laurence L. Tong
Planning Director
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Regular Meeting PCM-8-121 July 17, 1989