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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-21-1995 , ~ ~ Regular Meeting - August 21, 1995 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Monday, August 21, 1995, in the Dublin Civic Center Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 by Commissioner Zika. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Geist, Jennings, Johnson, Lockhart and Zika; Laurence L. Tong; Planning Director; Dennis Carrington, Senior Planner; Ralph Kachadourian, Assistant Planner, and Gaylene Burkett, Recarding Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Zika led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO TI~ AGENDA The minutes of the August 7, 1995, meeting were approved as submitted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None WRITTEN COMIVIUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: 8.1 PA 94-058 BP Service Station CUP/SDR/VAR Conditional Use Permit, Site Development Review and Variance approval request to rebuild the existing BP Service Station, located at 6400 Dublin Boulevard. This project consists of the construction of a new 2,017 square foot convenience store/food mart; a new 43' x 50' canopy with new fuel dispenser islands; three (3) new 12,000 gallon underground fuel storage tanks and other on/off-site improvements. The project site is located at the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road, within the M-1, Light Industrial Zoning District. Cm. Zika asked for the staff report. Mr. Kachadourian presented the staff report and gave a brief overview of the project. He stated the proposed use would be consistent with the General Plan. Staff recommended that the Planning Commission adopt the draft Resolution approving the Negative Declaration, adopt the draft Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit, adopt the draft Resolution approving the Site Development Review and adopt the draft Resolution approving the Variance. Regular Meeting 76 August 21, 1995 [8-2lpcmin] . ~ ~ ~ Cm. Lockhart asked if there were any comments the other businesses in the area. Mr. Kachadourian answered no. Cm. Jennings asked about the projected timeline for the utilization of the future road widening. Mehran Sepehri, Sr. Civil Engineer, said they are trying to get a Federal grant which would then make the timeline be 3-4 years, also traffic impact fees may help expedite the project. If they don't get the grant, it may take longer. Cm. Jennings asked if new landscaping would be put in. Mr. Kachadourian stated he understood that new landscaping would be put in, although some would be removed or modified because of the layout of the proposed project. Cm. Jennings stated with the sidewalk and existing driveways, it appeared to be a lot of cement. Cm. Zika asked the distance between Smart and Final and new building. If you don't have at least 3 feet, it could become an area where garbage could accumulate. Mr. Sepehri stated that during recent meetings, the Police and Fire Departments had the same concerns and there could be a fence at each end to help eliminate garbage accumulation. Cm. Zika asked about debris flying between there with the wind in Dublin. Mr. Sepehri stated they could not control things flying back there. Mr. Carrington stated there could be some sort of barrier to keep people and materials from going in, however, it would have to be place on the Smart and Final property, not the BP property and that could become an issue. Cm. Zika stated we could require the proposed building to be moved out a few feet so that the barrier could be placed on the BP property. Mr. Tong stated that Staff would work with Smart and Final to seal off the area so things won't get back there. Cm Zika stated he like the idea of taking out the driveway at the far end of Dublin Boulevard to prevent those people who miss the light and cut through the BP station. He asked if a soils test had been conducted. Mr. Kachadourian stated he understood that the Fire Department had testing wells that they monitored. Cm. Zika asked if the Applicant wished to speak. Peter Tobin, Applicant, Regional Manager with Tate and Associates, stated they agreed with the Conditions and felt if there was a larger area between Smart and Final and their building there would be a void that could become a different kind of problem and so they then came up with the fmal proposal. He stated that they would put a fence and gate at each end of the building so that they could get back there and clean it. Mr. Tobin stated the existing building and tanks were old and an eyesore and there was a lot of wasted space on the properiy and the proposed building would be a new design for BP. Although parking requirements stated that only 4 spaces were required, they would be providing 8 parking spaces. Regular Meeting 77 August 21, 1995 [8-21 pcmin] . ~ • Cm. Lockhart asked what would be the projected gallons pumped from the station. Mr. Tobin stated approximately a couple hundred thousand gallons per month. Cm. Zika asked if soils test were done on the existing tanks. Mr. Tobin stated there are monitaring wells, but prior to a project, additional soil tests are not done. When they remove the existing tanks, they will have to get the proper permits. Cm. Zika asked Mr. Sepehri if there would be increased traffic from the existing use to the proposed use. Mr. Sepehri stated a traffic study was not done due to the dedication of land. Cm. Jennings asked if the store would be open 24 hours. Mr. Tobin stated yes. Cm. Zika closed the public hearing. On motion by Cm. Lockhart, second by Cm. Jennings, and with a unanimous vote, PA 94-058 BP Service Station Remodel was approved adopting: RESOLUTION NO. 95-30 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIItONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR PA 94-058 BP SERVICE STATION RESOLUTION 95-31 APPROVING PA 94-058 BP SERVICE STATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 2,017 SQUARE FOOT CONVENIENCE STORE/FOOD MART; A NEW 43' X 50' CANOPY WITH NEW FUEL DISPENSER ISLANDS; THREE (3) NEW 12,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS AND OTHER ON/OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED AT 6400 DUBLIN BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE M-l, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. RESOLUTION 95-32 APPROVING PA 94-058 BP SERVICE STATION SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 2,017 SQUARE FOOT CONVENIENCE STORE/FOOD MART; A NEW 43' X 50' CANOPY WITH NEW FUEL DISPENSER ISLANDS; THREE (3) NEW 12,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS AND OTHER ON/OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED AT 6400 DUBLIN BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. Regular Meeting 78 August 21, 1995 [8-21 pcmin] _ . • • RESOLUTION 95-33 APPROVING PA 94-058 BP SERVICE STATION VARIANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW 2,017 SQUARE FOOT CONVENIENCE STORE/FOOD MART BUILDING WITHIN THE 10-FOOT SIDE YARD SETBACK, AS REQUIRED BY THE M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS, LOCATED AT 6400 DUBLIN BOULEVARD. SUBJECT: 8.2 PA 95-016 Hansen Ranch Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review. The project consists of a Conditional Use Permit to allow modifications to the Planned Development General Provisions and a Site Development Review approval for the first phase (72 units) of the Hansen Ranch development, consisting of a total of 180 dwelling units on a 147 acre site located west of Silvergate Drive, north of Hansen Drive and south of Winding Trail Lane. Cm. Zika asked for the staff report. Mr. Carrington gave the staff report. He outlined the major issues of the Applicant. Mr. Carrington stated that the Applicant wanted to add one additional floor plan, which would be a single story floor plan behind Mr. Morris's house, on lot 32. He stated that Staff recommended the Planning Commission adopt the draft Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit and adopt the draft Resolution approving the Site Development Review. Cm. Zika stated he could not fmd the one story floor plan. Mr. Carrington clarified that the new floor plan appeared to be a single story but was actually a two story floor plan, with the back of the house facing Mr. Morris's rear yard having no windows above the one story level, and explained how the house would appear from the neighbors rear yard, appearing to be a less height home. Cm. Zika asked if the draft Resolution would go to City Council. Mr. Carrington stated no, the Planning Commission would be the fmal say. Cm. Geist asked for total elevations far the project. Mr. Carrington stated lots 1-24 were regulated by Tentative Map 5766 as were 41-72. However, lots 25-40 would be governed by the Site Development Review for PA 91-096. Staff had reviewed the proposed site plans, and determined that they conform to the Tentative Map and to PA 91-096. Cm. Zika asked if Staff could assure the Planning Commission that the heights would not exceed the heights approved previously. Mr. Carrington stated that in consultation with Tasha Huston, Associate Planner, and reviewing past hearing records, the pad elevations were correct and conform to the previously approved elevations. Cm. Zika asked if the Applicant were present. Regular Meeting 79 August 21, 1995 [8-2lpcmin] • i Bruce Brennan, representing California Pacific Homes, clarified the two story issue behind Mr. Morris's home. He stated that the house was a two story model, however, the rear elevation appears to be that of a one story house because there are no windows at the second story height that would look down into Mr. Morris's backyard. He also indicated that Condition 54 needed a minor wording revision. He said on page 41 of 64, that Condition #54 needed some language to be added in order to be consistent with the wording of the other Conditions. The Condition should read, in part, "...........but maintained by the Applicant, Developer, or Homeowners Association "or other vehicle acceptable to the City within this Development. " Mr. Carrington stated Staff concurs. Cm. Jennings asked how they came about with the increase size of the units. Mr. Brennan stated due to market surveys and consultants. Cm. Johnson asked for the retail price, Mr. Brennan stated from the low to mid $300,000. Cm. Johnson asked if plan five was a single story Mr. Brennan stated is was not a single story, but a house without second story windows in the rear elevation. Cm. Zika closed the public hearing and stated he did not know if the Planning Commission could do this without the help of the City Council. Cm. Jennings moved to adopt , Cm. Geist 2nd. unanimously approved. On motion by Cm. Jennings, second by Cm. Geist, and with a unanimous vote, PA 95-016 Hansen Ranch Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review were approved adopting: . RESOLUTION 95-028 APPROVING PA 95-016 HANSEN RANCH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR A 1VIINOR MODIFICATION TO THE APPROVED GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE HANSEN RANCH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT RESOLUTION 95-029 APPROVING PA 95-016 HANSEN HILLS SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUEST FOR THE FIRST PHASE (UNITS 1- 72) FOR THE HANSEN HILLS PROJECT NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Tong informed the Planning Commission of the Planning Department items going before the City Council on 8/21/95. Regular Meeting 80 August 21, 1995 [8-21 pcmin] , , . ' ~ . Cm. Zika asked if the Santa Rita Commercial Center had renderings that were available for him to view. Mr. Tong answered yes, and they were currently posted in the Planning Department office. Cm. Jennings asked why some items go directly before the City Council, more specifically why is the Arlen Ness project going directly to City Council without first coming before the Planning Commission. Mr. Tong stated it has yet to be initiated by the City Council, and there are several ways for the initiation to take place. OTI~R BUSINESS New microphones Ms. Burkett explained how the new microphones worked and stated they were available for use, although the Planning Commissioners would be limited and have to be more carefully if they get up for whatever reason. She stated that with some minor adjustments, the existing system would be more convenient for the Commissioners to use. Cm. Zika state~i he was happy with the existing systems, but felt for the price we paid, they should work better. Cm. Jennings stated that in regards to the trucks at the old Lucky's site, the situation had gotten worse since the last meeting. Mr. Tong stated Mr. Kachadourian had investigated the situation and the Police Department will follow up on the enforcement of the no parking regulation. Mr. Kachadourian stated the Police would look into the situation to see if they can issue citations. It is basically up the owner. He stated he would work with the Police and the owner of the property. He stated we don't allow sleeping in vehicles in Dublin. AD70URNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. ***»***s** Respectfully submitted, ~ ~ ' Planning 'ssion C rson ATTEST: , t ~ Planning Director Regular Meeting 81 August 21, 1995 [8-2lpcmin]