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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 04-15-1991 . , ~ ~ ~ ~I ~ ~ ~ < < Reqular Meetinq - April 15, 1991 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on April 15, 1991, 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, North and Zika; Maureen O'Halloran, Senior Planner; Carol R. Cirelli, Associate Planner; Ralph Kachadourian, Assistant Planner; and Gail Adams, Planning Secretary Absent: Commissioner Rafanelli * * * * 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 REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA None MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of April 1, 1991 were approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: PA 90-114 Kaleidoscope Conditional Use Permit request to continue operation and expand an existinq daycare/activity center for developmentally disabled youths and Site Development Review for an additional 1,400 square foot portable classroom trailer unit locatect at 7425 Larkdale Avenue Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Mr. Ralph Kachadourian presented the staff report to the Commission. Staff recommended the Commission approve the application for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review. Regular Meeting PCM-1991-51 April 15, 1991 [4-15min] r . ~ - Cm. North asked for clarification on how much parking area on the site was available for the center's use. He felt that the senior center did not have adequate parking. Mr. Kachadourian indicated the center could use the entire site for parking, including the back area shown on Exhibit A of the staff report. Cm. Burnham asked for clarification on the location of the trash enclosure. Mr. Kachadourian indicated the location of the trash enclosure was subject to review and approval by the Planning Director. He referred to the site plan and indicate the enclosure was now shown to be located at the southeast corner of the site. Mike Huckins, Applicant, described the activities of the center, the programs available for the students, and presented a slide show to the Commission and Staff. A member of the audience described some of the opportunities available to the children of the center and indicated that the center had an excellent program and encourage the Commission to allow the expansion of the site. A member of the audience indicated that she had a 9 year old daughter that could benefit from the center's programs. She was excited about the expansion. The social and activity programs were excellent and indicated there was no other program available in the area. Norbert Frost, Kaleidoscope staff inember, indicated that he has been involved with the program for about a year. He indicated that Mr. Huckins has been involved with the center's neighborhood community and has kept them informed of the center's activities. He felt the center's staff was willing to work with everyone to make sure that the program works. Cm. Burnham asked if there was a lease on the property. Mr. Huckins indicated that the lease is up each year. There was a possibility that the property could be purchased at a later date. He would like to make this site their permanent home. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. North, seconded by Cm. Zika, and with a vote of 4-0, the Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 91-023 APPROVING PA 90-114 KALEIDOSCOPE ACTIVITY CENTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE AND EXPAND AIV EXISTING DAYCARE/ACTIVITY CENTER AT 7425 LARKDALE AVENUE Regular Meeting PCM-1991-52 April 15, 1991 [4-15min] ~ . ~ ~ RESOLUTION NO. 91-024 APPROVING PA 90-114 KALEIDOSCOPE ACTIVITY CENTER SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TO INSTALL A 1400 SQUARE FOOT PORTABLE CLASSROOM TRAILER UNIT AT 7425 LARKDALE AVENUE SUBJECT: PA 90-092 Office Club Conditional Use Permit request for one freestanding sign for the new facilit_y located at 6440 Dublin Court Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Ms. Carol Cirelli presented the staff report to the Commission. Staff was recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the freestanding sign. Bob Kierejczyk, Applicant, indicated that he had been working with the Planning Staff for two months and all of the conditions are being met. He asked the Commission if there were any guestions. Cm. North asked if the sign was illuminated and if the store would be open in the evenings. Cm. Burnham asked for clarification on the type of sign being installed. Mr. Kierejczyk indicated that the sign would be illuminated and the store would be open until 9:00 p.m. There was an electric eye that would turn the lighting off at midnight. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and with a vote of 4-0, the Commission adopted RESOLUTION N0. 91-025 APPROVING PA 90-092 OFFICE CLUB CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW ONE FREESTANDING SIGN AT 6440 DUBLIN COURT NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS None OTHER BUSINESS Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that Mr. Houston, Applicant for the American City Truck application, appealed the Commission's approval. This item needs to be heard by the City Council at a future meeting. Corrections to the Hansen Hill and Donlan Canyon annexations will be heard at the April 22nd City Council meeting. Regular Meeting PCM-1991-53 April 15, 1991 [4-15min) ~ S " ~ ~ •t t PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. Barnes indicated that she has not seen any illegal signage on Dougherty Road for awhile. She found out that the signs belonged to Vintner Development located in San Ramon. The signs were in the City's right-of-way. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the City's maintenance crew would remove signs in the right-of-way that were seen by them. She indicated that the developer would be notified. Cm. Zika referred to the site plans for the Office Club project and indicated that these plans were the perfect size. He encourage Staff to require plans to be approximately 20" x 24". This size was readable and easier to handle. Cm. North indicated that Kaleidoscope's use permit had expired 15 months ago and asked why this project was not in the follow-up system. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that in most cases Staff is aware of the permit's expiration dates. Staff has a"tickler" file that reminds them of upcoming expiration dates 30 days in advance. The business license program also identifies businesses that require permit approvals. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Respec~ively submit~d, ~ ~ ~ , Planning ommi sion Chairperson ~ Laurence L. Tong Planning Director Regular Meeting PCM-1991-54 April 15, 1991 [4-15min]