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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 02-20-1990 ' • ~ r ~ ' ~ Reqular Meetinq - February 20, 1990 A regular meeting of the City o~ Dublin Planning Commission was , held on February 20, 1990, in the Dublin Civic Center Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by , Chairman Burnham, Chairperson. ' * * * * ROLL CALL I Present: Commissioners Barnes,;Burnham, Mack, Okun and Zika; Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director; Maureen O'Halloran, Senior Planner; Ralph Kachadourian, Assistant Planner; and Gail Adams, Planning Secretary. * ~ * * PliEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Burnham led the Commission,',Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flaq. * * * * ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA None MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING ; The minutes of February 5, 1990',were approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ' Mr. Tong introduced two new planning staff inembers; Ralph Kachadourian, Assistant Planner and Dennis Carrington, Senior Planner. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ' None ' PUBLIC HEARINGS I SUBJECT: PA 89-136 Therp Conditional Use Permit request to continue use of a reconditioned car sales facility and outdoor vehicle displ~y are located at 6787 Dublin Boulevard Regular Meeting PCM-1990-10 February 20, 1990 [ping-05/a:2-20min] ; • ` • v ~ • Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Mr. Kachadourian presented the staff report regarding the continued use of a reconditioned car sales facility and outdoor vehicle display located at 6787 Dublin Boulevard. He indicated that the Applicant had expanded the showroom display to 11,826 I square feet with 1,730 sguare feet of warehouse space. , i Mr_. Kachadourian indicated that the Applicant had been operating ! the facility for the past two years within compliance of the use permit and Staff recommended that the Planning Commission adopt the draft resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. Mack seconded by Cm. Okun, and with a vote of 5-0, the Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-005 APPROVING PA 89-136 THERP COLLECTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED SALE OF RECONDITIONED AUTOMOBILES AND OUTDOOR AUTO SALE DI5PLAY AT 6787 DUBLIN BOULEVARD SUBJECT: PA 90-001 Lew Doty/Cadillac Conditional Use Permit request to allow a 35 foot tall freestandinq siqn which would exceed the 20 foot maximum heiqht limit and a Variance request to locate a freestandinq siqn within the required 10 foot sideyard setback area located at 6301 Scarlett Court Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the Staff Report. Mr. Kachadourian presented the Staff Report to the Commission regarding the 35 foot tall freestanding sign located at 6301 Scarlett Court. Mr. Kachadourian indicated that Staff recommended the Variance be denied. Staff indicated the Applicant had two options available regarding the location of the freestanding sign: (1) to relocate the siqn approximately l00 feet west of the east property line within the landscaped planter (this option would still require a Conditional use Permit); or (2) reduce the sign to a 27.5 foot tall double-faced freestanding sign with 205 square feet of sign area, setback 35 feet from the street frontage within the landscaped planter. Staff recommended the Planning Commission approve Option #2 based on the conditions identified in the draft resolution. Cm. Okun asked if any of the surrounding businesses expressed their concerns. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-11 February 20, 1990 (ping-05la:2-20min] . , • ~ ~ Mr. Kachadourian indicated no. Mr. Wade McClure, 1026 San Miguel Road, Concord, Applicant, indicated his preference for Option #2 with a 35 foot tall freestanding sign. He indicated that there were other dealerships in the area that had 35 foot tall signs and because of the 15 degree vision angle of the proposed siqn, the additional height was needed for visibility. He indicated that the landscaping would need to be redone and there would also be a loss of parking spaces. Cm. Zika asked Staff if there were other businesses on Scarlett Court that had 35 foot tall signs. Mr. McClure indicated that the Nissan dealership and U-haul had signs of that height. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that the signs Mr. McClure was referring to were not located in the parcel's setback area. The Staff and Planning Commission discussed the City's sign regulations. It was indicated that the sign ordinance would allow up to a 35 foot freestanding sign with a Conditional Use Permit outside of the setback area of the parcel. Mr. McClure indicated that he was unaware of any city having a 10 foot sideyard setback requirement for signs, with the exception of Alameda County. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing. Cm. Okun took a motion indicating that the Variance should be approved. There was no second to that motion. On motion from Cm. Zika to deny the Variance, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and with a vote of 3-2, the Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-006 DENYING PA 90-001 LEW DOTY CADILLAC/OLDSMOBILE VARIANCE REQUEST TO LOCATE A 35 FOOT TALL FREESTANDING SIGN WITHIN THE REQUIRED 10 FOOT SIDEYARD SETBACK AREA AT 6301 SCARLETT COURT In regards to the Conditional Use Permit, the Commission and Staff discussed the options available to the Applicant. Motion was made by Cm. Barnes requesting approval of Exhibit C (Conditional Use Permit) per Option #2, and seconded by Cm. Zika. Staff clarified to the Commission that Condition of Approval #1 would need to be amended if the Commission wishes were to approve the Conditional Use Permit with flexibility to allow Staff to review and approve the location. Additional discussion followed and Cm. Zika withdrew his second. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-12 February 20, 1990 [ping-05/a:2-20min] ~ ~ ~ Cm. Burnham re-opened the public hearing to enable the Applicant to address the Commission. Mr. McClure indicated that if the Planning Commission decided to deny the Variance, then the Applicant would need to redo the landscaping and eliminate a few parking spaces in order to accommodate the freestanding sign. ` Mr. Tong suggested to the Commission that they could continue the item so that the Applicant would have time to bring forth alternate options or they could act on the Conditional Use Permit with conditions of approval showing that the sign would be in compliance with the Sign Ordinance. Mr. McClure indicated that the sign could be relocated 9 feet to the west of his original proposal. Mr. Tong indicated that a Conditional Use permit would still be required. The Planning Commission voted to continue the item until the March 5th meeting. Cm. Zika reguested information on the sign dimensions of the surrounding businesses. SUBJECT: PA 89-050 First Western Planned Development Rezoning request to rezone from a C-1 to PD restricting future new development to the northwestern portion of Parcel A establishinq permitted and conditional uses and development standards located at 7450 Amador Valley Boulevard Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the Staff Report. Ms. O'Halloran presented the staff report to the Commission. She indicated that where Attachment 1 had been typed it should read Exhibit A(i.e., page 4 of the staff report). Ms. O'Halloran indicated that the Applicant and Staff disagree on two provisions regarding the Applicant's sign, 1) relating to exsiting freestanding sign and 2) relating to wall signs on the east elevation ofthe building currently under construction. Staff's position is represented in the draft resolution of approval. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that Staff was recommending the Planning Commission adopt the resolutions recommending that the City Council (1) approve a Negative Declaration (Exhibit B) and (2) approve the Planned Development General Provisions and PD Rezoning (Exhibit C). Regular Meeting PCM-1990-13 February 20, 1990 (ping-05/a:2-20min] ~ ~ Ms. O'Halloran also indicated that the Planning Commission needed to recommend that the City Council make findings in compliance with AB1600 and Government Code 60000 with City Attorney review. The AB1600 relates to imposition of traffic mitigation fees. Cm. Zika and Staff discussed the dimensions of the two parcels on the site. ` Cm. Burnham asked if a restaurant was constructed on the corner of the site, would there be sufficient parking for that use. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that it would depend on the square footage of the building. Cm. Burnham asked for clarification regarding the east face of Parcel "B". There would be no signage allowed? The freeway was not considered a frontage? Ms. O'Halloran referenced the Howard Johnson signage and indicated that the ordinance did not typically considered the freeway a frontage area except for large parcels. Mr. Rick Hess, Applicant, indicated that he was in agreement with Staff except for the two sign provisions mentioned by Staff. He indicated that he could work out the sign location with Staff and would like to see signage on the east frontage. Scott Brenner, Regional Manager from Kuppenheimer, indicated that signs would be needed for visibility and the signs would be tastefully designed. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. Mack, seconded by Cm. Okun, with a vote of 5-0 the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-007 RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE CONCERNING PA 89-050 FIRST WESTERN DEVELOPMENT REZONING APPLICATION A motion was heard from Cm. Okun and seconded by Cm. Zika. After discussions between Staff and the Commission regarding sign regulations and approvals, Cm. Zika withdrew his second. After further discussions, Cm. Zika re-seconded and the Planning Commission, with a vote of 5-0, adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-008 RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE SITE FOR A PD DISTRICT AND ESTABLISH FINDINGS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR A PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING CONCERNING PA 89-050 FIRST WESTERN DEVELOPMENT Regular Meeting PCM-1990-14 February 20, 1990 [ping-05/a:2-20min] ~ v~ s • SUBJECT: PA 88-010 Dublin Boulevard Extension General Plan Amendment to modify the location of the Dublin Boulevard Extension located north of Interstate 580, west of Southern Pacific riqht-of-way and east of Tassajara Road Mr. Tong indicated that Staff was recommending the continuance of this item. Staff was in the process of looking at several alternate alignments in conjunction with the East Dublin studies as well as the coordination with Camp Parks and Alameda County properties. Mr. Tong indicated that the item would be re-noticed prior to consideration by the Planning Commission. On motion from Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Mack, with a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission continued the item indefinitely. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Tong indicated that the City Council had cancelled their special meeting of February 22nd and would be rescheduling that meeting for a later date. At the February 26th City Council meeting, they would be discussing the Dublin Environmental Guidelines and Tri-Valley Transportation Council issues, as well as scheduling a joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting regarding the East Dublin land use alternatives. OTHER BUSINESS None PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. Burnham had received a report from the Dougherty Valley Ad Hoc Committee which had notations regarding schools, open space trails, parks, etc. He had concerns that the information was not specific enough and wanted to know the names of the committee members. Cm. Okun asked what the status was regarding the BART issues and the Livermore Airport issues. In regards to the BART issue, Mr. Tong indicated Staff would be reporting their point of view to the City Council. Regarding the airport, the City Council's position had been fowarded to the Livermore City Council. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-15 February 20, 1990 [ping-05/a:2-20min) ~ ~ ~ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectively submitted, Planning Commission Chairperson Laurence L. Tong Planning Director Regular Meeting PCM-1990-16 February 20, 1990 [ping-05/a:2-20min]