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July 12, 2011
Planning Commission
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - PLPA-2011-00022 Cadillac/Chevrolet Site
Development Review Permit (Adjudicatory Action)
Report prepared by Martha Aja, Environmental Specialist
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Applicant has requested approval of a Site Development Review Permit to allow fagade
modifications to the existing Cadillac and Chevrolet showroom buildings and a 1,840 square foot
addition to the existing service and parts building to accommodate four additional service bays
at 4200 John Monego Court.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1) Receive Staff presentation; 2) Open the
public hearing; 3) Take testimony from the Applicant and the public; 4) Close the public hearing
and deliberate; and 5) Adopt a Resolution approving a Site Development Review Permit for
fagade modifications to the Cadillac/Chevrolet Dealership buildings and expansion of the service
building located 4200 John Monego Court.
Submitted B
Environmental Specialist
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION
Re ' wed By
Planning Manager
ITEM NO.:_
DESCRIPTION:
Project Location
The project site is located at 4200 John
Monego Court and consists of three
dealership buildings, including the existing
Cadillac and Chevrolet dealership buildings
and an existing 18,336 square foot service
center building. This site has a General Plan
land use designation of General Commercial
and an Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
designation of General Commercial. The
project site is zoned PD, Planned
Development. Car dealerships are a
conditionally permitted use in the PD.
?Mr Surrounding Uses
The location of the project site is shown on
the vicinity map to the left. The future Kia
' r Dealership (approved by the Planning
-- .? Commission on June 14, 2011) is located to
the north of the project site. Interstate 580 is located south of the project site. The Tassajara
Creek is located to the west and the Dublin Corporate Center is located to the east.
Project History
In 1998 the City Council approved a Planned Development Zoning District for the entire General
Motors Auto Mall site, which is comprised of three (3) parcels (Parcels A, B, and C) on nearly 13.5
acres. The Planned Development allowed development of up to 120,902 square feet of building
area across the three parcels.
In 2000, the City Council approved a Planned Development Zoning District amendment that
realigned the three parcels and reassigned building densities. There was no net change in the
allowable building area for the auto mall, just some adjustments to where the building would take
place.
In 2003, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to amend the
Development Plan to again transfer densities across Parcels A, B and C. The acreage for the
project site (Parcel C) did not change; however, the allowable development on the project site
decreased slightly from 72,757 square feet to 72,149 square feet.
In 2005, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit and Lot Line Adjustment
(PA 04-041) to amend the Planned Development to modify acreages of parcels A, B, and C in
the General Motors Auto Mall Development Plan. The allowable development on the project site
did not change as a result of this action. As a result of this amendment, the subject site (Parcel
C) became 5.58 acres. As part of this application, the Planning Commission also approved a
Site Development Review Permit to allow development of three dealership buildings on Parcel C
(Hummer, Saab and Saturn) and a service center along the north property line for a total of
40,115 square feet of development. The three dealership buildings and service center have
been constructed. The dealership buildings are now being used by Cadillac and Chevrolet.
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In June 2010, the City received a complaint regarding a tent structure located to the rear of the
service center building, which is used for washing and detailing. A zoning investigation revealed
that the tent was installed without obtaining Site Development Review approval. On June 24,
2010, a violation notice was issued by the City's Code Enforcement to the Applicant.
Project Description
The Applicant is currently requesting approval of a Site Development Review Permit to allow
fagade modifications to the existing Cadillac and Chevrolet showroom buildings and to allow a
1,840 square foot addition to the existing service and parts building to accommodate four
additional service bays at 4200 John Monego Court.
ANALYSIS:
Site Development Review Permit
Approval of a Site Development Review Permit is subject to findings related to compliance with
General Plan policies, impacts to general safety and welfare, site layout, impacts to views,
impacts to topography, architectural considerations and landscape considerations.
Site Layout
The project site was improved with the original construction of the dealership buildings (Exhibit
A to Attachment 1, Sheet A-0). Access to the site is provided from two driveways on John
Monego Court. The applicant is proposing minor modifications to the existing site in order to
accommodate the project. The proposed entry feature of the Chevrolet dealership will result in
the elimination of 1 parking space and minor changes to the walkway in order to provide a
minimum 5-foot path of travel adjacent to the building (Exhibit A to Attachment 1, Sheet A-1). In
addition, the expansion of the service building will result in the elimination of 5 parking spaces.
As further discussed below, there is an excess of parking on the project site even with the
elimination of these parking. The Applicant is also making some minor ADA upgrades to bring
the site to current standards (i.e. signage, striping, etc.).
Parking
Parking requirements for the proposed dealership are regulated by the City of Dublin Zoning
Ordinance (Section 8.76.080.D). The parking requirements for the project are the sum of the
different uses. The following table illustrates the number of parking stalls that are required for
the use.
Table 1: Reauired Parkina
Use Parking Requirement Total Area Required Number of
Parkin Stalls
Indoor/Outdoor Display 1 per 1,000 s q. ft. 34,000 s q. ft. 34
Service Area 1 per 400 sq. ft. plus
one per service bay 20,176 sq. ft. and 20
service bays 70
Office 1 per 250 square feet 2,500 s q. ft. 10
Total Stalls Required 114
Total Stalls Provided 119
As shown on the above Table, a total of 114 parking stalls are required by the Zoning Ordinance
for employees and visitors. The Applicant is proposing to provide 344 parking stalls on the site.
Of these stalls, 119 parking stalls will be designated for employee, visitor parking and the
remaining spaces will be used for display and inventory parking. Therefore, the proposed
project will exceed the minimum parking requirements.
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Architecture
Cadillac Showroom
The Cadillac showroom will be located in the easternmost building previously occupied by
Saturn, following the completion of the facade modifications. The existing building is a simple
contemporary style showroom building. The building ranges from 20 to 25 feet in height and
building materials consist of stucco, with aluminum storefront windows and steel tube awnings.
The building is currently painted white with cream and red trim accents. Please refer to sheet A-
3 of exhibit A to Attachment 1 for plans showing the existing elevations.
The Applicant is proposing to demolish the awning located in the front portion of the building
(south elevation). In place of the awning, the Applicant is proposing an entry element that
protrudes from the primary wall plane. The Applicant is proposing to modify the building
materials on the south elevation with engineered limestone panels. The Applicant is also
proposing to locate the limestone panels on a portion of the east elevation. The Applicant is
proposing to leave the existing stucco on the west, north and a portion of the east elevation and
paint these elevations grey. Please refer to sheet A-4 of Exhibit A of Attachment 1 for the
proposed exterior elevations and Attachment 2 for colored elevations.
Chevrolet Showroom
The Chevrolet showroom will be located in the center building previously occupied by Saab,
following the completion of the facade modifications. The existing building is a sleek and simple
design. The south (front elevation) has an angled pop-out building wall and the east elevation
has a standing seam metal awning. The building is approximately 25 feet in height and building
materials consist of stucco and aluminum window. Please refer to sheet A-6 of Exhibit A to
Attachment 1 for plans showing the existing elevations.
The Applicant is proposing to modify the entry (south elevation) by removing the angled pop-
outs and creating a flush entry element. The entry element will be aluminum composite painted
blue. The existing storefront glass on the front elevation will remain. The Applicant is also
proposing to remove the awning from the east elevation. Please refer to sheet A-7 of Exhibit A
of Attachment 1 for the proposed exterior elevations. The Applicant is proposing silver stucco for
the main building color, a blue aluminum composite for the front elevation and aluminum accent
(Attachment 2).
Service Building
The 18,336 square foot service building is located behind the dealership buildings. The service
building includes 16 service bays, 3 detail bays, storage of parts, service offices and a retail
sales area. The Applicant is proposing a 1,840 square foot addition to the existing service and
parts building to accommodate four additional service bays. The addition will be consistent with
the existing service center and includes two roll-up doors. The service building consists of CMU
walls and stucco painted light tan (Exhibit A of Attachment 1, Sheet A-9).
As previously mentioned, there is a code enforcement case regarding the wash/detail tent
adjacent to the service building. A Condition of Approval has been placed on the project which
requires the tent to be removed prior to the project being finaled (Attachment 1, Condition No.
13). The Applicant has indicated that the activities currently occurring under the tent structure
will be temporarily moved to the GMC dealership located at 4400 John Monego Court until
Dublin Kia is constructed. The Kia plans have the wash bay for the wash and detailing activities
to be located permanently.
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A color and material board for both the Cadillac and Chevrolet facade remodel will be available
for review during the Planning Commission meeting. Color elevations are provided as
Attachment 2.
Signage
All signage shown on the plans are conceptual in nature. Condition of Approval No. 63 requires
the Applicant to apply for and receive approval to amend the existing GM Automall Master Sign
Program prior to installation of any signs.
CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE:
The project site has a General Plan land use designation of General Commercial. The proposed
project is consistent with the Community Design and Sustainability Element in that the project
includes a facade modification which will create dimension and visual interest. The Applicant is
proposing a variety of materials, including limestone panel, aluminum composite, storefront
glass and stucco. The project site is zoned PD, Planned Development. Car dealerships are a
conditionally permitted use in the PD. The proposed project is consistent with the existing
Conditional Use Permit for the project site.
REVIEW BY APPLICABLE DEPARTMENT AND AGENCIES:
The project plans were reviewed by the applicable departments and agencies and Conditions of
Approval have been placed on the project. The Applicant has reviewed and agreed to these
Conditions of Approval for the SDR (Attachment 1).
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
In accordance with State law, a Public Notice was mailed to all property owners and occupants
within 300 feet of the proposed Project. A Public Notice was also published in the Valley Times
and posted at several locations throughout the City. To date, the City has received no
objections from surrounding property owners regarding the Project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State Guidelines and City
Environmental Regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts
and when applicable, environmental documents prepared. Staff is recommending that the
Planning Commission find this project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities).
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Resolution approving a Site Development Review
Permit for facade modifications to the
Cadillac/Chevrolet Dealership buildings and expansion
of the service building located at 4200 John Monego
Court with the project plans attached as Exhibit A.
2) Colored Elevations.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
PROPERTY OWNER/:
APPLICANT
LOCATION:
GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE DESIGNATION:
ZONING:
SURROUNDING USES:
Inder Dosanjh,
Dublin Real Estate, LLC
4200 John Monego Court
Dublin, CA 94568
4200 John Monego Court
General Commercial
PD (Planned Development)
Location Zoning General Plan Land Use Current Use of
Pro ert
Site PD (Planned General Commercial Automobile
Development) Dealership
North PD (Planned General Commercial Vacant (approved
Development) for the Kia
Dealership)
South N/A N/A Interstate 580
East PD (Planned Stream Corridor Tassajara Creek
Development)
West PD (Planned Campus Office Koll Center
Development)
REFERENCES:
General Plan
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
Zoning Ordinance
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