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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 10-01-1990 r . . . . ~ ~ ~ . ~ . . Regular Meetinq - October 1, 1990 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on October 1, 1990, in the Dublin Civic Center Council ~ Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Commissioner Burnham, Chairperson. * * * * ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, and Springer; Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director; Maureen 0'Halloran, Senior Planner; Ralph Kachadourian; Assistant Planner; and Gail Adams, Planning Secretary. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Burnham led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ADDITIONS OR RE~IISIONS TO THE AGENDA None MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of September 17, 1990 were approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ~ None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: PA 90-075 Torrey Pines Conditional Use Permit request to erect and maintain an off-site directional tract siqn for the Torrev Pines residential subdivision located on a vacant lot on the east side of San Ramon : Road, north of Dublin Boulevard and the Chevron station. Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-100 October 1, 1990 [10-lmin) - . ~ ~ Mr. Ralph Kachadourian presented the staff report to the Commission. He indicated that Staff was recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the off-site directional tract sign for the Torrey Pines residential subdivision. Mr. Dale Mastel, RGM Advertising's representative, discussed the "no parking" signs to be erected on the site that were required by Staff. He indicated that Mr. Kachadourian had sent a letter with the City's approved verbage and that he would be working on getting those signs erected. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Springer, and with a vote of 3-0 (two absent), the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-058 APPROVING PA 90-075 TORREY PINES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR USE OF A DIRECTIONAL TRACT SIGN LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SAN RAMON ROAD, NORTH OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD (APN 941-305-34) NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS . Mr. Tong indicated that there was a 25 minute video tape prepared by ULI (the Urban Land Institute) called "Density by~ Design" that was available for the Commissioners to view, if they liked. The Commissioners indicated that they would be interested in seeing the video. The video presented several case studies of well designed medium density detached single family dwelling unit projects. Afterwards, the Commission and Staff discussed the pros and cons of the video. Cm. Barnes felt that the rear garages were a good idea. This way cars would be eliminated from the street frontage. Cm. Burnham felt that the rear garages were an inconvenience and a waste of space. He would like to see more of a variety of development. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Tong indicated that at their October 8th meeting, the City Council would be discussing the East Dublin workshops as well as the West Dublin study session schedules. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. Springer asked for the status regarding the parking problems across from the JL Construction development. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-101 October 1, 1990 [10-lmin] . . - . ~ Mr. Tong indicated that the Public Works and Police Departments are monitoring the situation and the contractors had been contacted. Cm. Springer asked what the alternatives were; where would the contractors be allowed to park? Mr. Tong indicated that they would need to park on-site or make other arrangements. Cm. Burnham indicated that there were additional cars parked ~ across from the development this morning. He felt that the developer was taking a lot of chances and would like to see something done about the problem. Cm. Burnham asked about the status of the wall signs on the back side of the Bagel Bakery establishment. Are the signs allowed? He indicated that all of the buildings had signs on the back side of the building. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that the plans had been amended for that site and most of the signs on that site had been approved. Cm. Burnham indicated that Bagel Bakery and Mail Box USA, Inc. had signs facing San Ramon Road on a different building than their businesses are located. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that Staff would investigate. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respectively submitted, ~ ~ , ; , ' /f~ Planning Commissi n Chairperson Laurence L. ong Planning Director Regular Meeting PCM-1990-102 October l, 1990 [10-lmin]