HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Appeal of CDD Determination Re: Sahara MarketSTAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: August 9, 2011
TO: Planning Commission
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING (Quasi-Legislative): Appeal of a Community
Development Director Determination regarding .Section 8.76.040.M.2
(Small Tenant Space) and Interpretation regarding Section 8.40.030.G.6
(Retail Sales) as they relate to the proposed Sahara Market expansion at
6783/6777 Dublin Boulevard.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On June 10, 2011 the Community Development Director made a determination regarding
Section 8.76.040.M.2 (Small Tenant Space) and an interpretation regarding Section
8.40.030.G.6 (Retail Sales) as they relate to the proposed Sahara Market expansion at
6783/6777 Dublin Boulevard. Sahara Market is an existing 3,317 square foot .market and is
proposing to expand by 2,400 square feet to include, an 800-square foot seating area for
customers, an enlarged food preparation area, an additional check-out counter and a new office.
On June 20, 2011, Jay Fink, manager of the adjacent Furniture Warehouse, appealed the
Community Development Director's determination regarding Section 8.76.040.M.2 (Small
Tenant Space) and interpretation regarding Section 8.40.030.G.6 (Retail Sales). In accordance
with Chapter 8.136 (Appeals), actions of the Community Development Director may be
appealed to the Planning Commission. On July 26, 2011, the Planning Commission held a
public hearing on the appeal. At the public hearing, the Appellant, Jay Fink, requested a
continuance to the August 9, 2011 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission
will hear the appeal and, in accordance with the Dublin Zoning Ordinance, may affirm, affirm in
part or reverse the action of the Community Development Director.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1) Receive Staffs presentation; 2) Open the
public hearing; 3) Take testimony from the Appellant and the public; 4) Close the public hearing
and deliberate; and 5) Adopt a Resolution affirming the Community Development Director's
Determination regarding Section 8.76.040.M.2 (Small Tenant Space) and Interpretation
regarding Section 8.40.030.G.6 (Retail Sales) as they relate to the proposed Sahara Market
expansion at 6783/6777 Dublin Boulevard.
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Submitted By Stevie cred By
Senior Planner Planning Manager
COPIES TO: Appellant
ITEM NO.:
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DESCRIPTION:
On July 26, 2011, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the appeal of a Community
Development Director determination regarding Section 8.76.040.M.2 (Small Tenant Space) and
interpretation regarding Section 8.40.030.G.6 (Retail Sales) as they relate to the proposed
Sahara Market expansion at 6783/6777 Dublin Boulevard (see Attachment 1). During the public
hearing, the Appellant, Jay Fink, manager of the nearby Furniture Warehouse, requested that
the item be continued to the August 9, 2011 Planning Commission meeting. The Appellant
stated that the reason for requesting the continuance was that one Planning Commissioner was
absent and he wanted the opportunity to have the appeal heard before the full Commission (see
Attachment 2). Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission affirm the Community
Development Director's determination and interpretation (Attachment 3).
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
At the July 26, 2011 Planning Commission meeting, this item was continued to the August 9,
2011 Planning Commission meeting. After distribution of the Planning Commission packets,
Staff received a letter from Jay Fink and Brad Sanders dated July 26, 2011 further elaborating
on the basis of their appeal; Staff also received four a-mails in support of the project
(Attachment 4). Since the July 26, 2011 Planning Commission meeting Staff has received three
additional a-mails in support of the proposed market expansion (Attachment 5).
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Planning Commission Staff Report dated July 26, 2011,
with attachments.
2) Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated July
26, 2011.
3) Resolution affirming the Community Development
Director's Determination regarding Section 8.76.040.M.2
(Small Tenant Space) and Interpretation regarding
Section 8.40.030.G.6 (Retail Sales) as they relate to the
proposed Sahara Market expansion.
4) SB 343 supplemental materials received prior to the
July 26, 2011 Planning Commission meeting.
5) Additional a-mails of support for the proposed
expansion of Sahara Market.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
APPELLANT:
TENANT(s):
PROPERTY OWNER:
LOCATION:
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBER:
GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE DESIGNATION:
SPECIFIC PLAN
LAND USE DESIGNATION:
SURROUNDING USES:
Jay Fink, Manager
Furniture Warehouse
6769 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568
Moe Yousofi & Solaiman Safi
Sahara Market
6783 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568
Brad. Sanders
Seka Properties, LLC
6787 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568
6783/6777 Dublin Boulevard
941-0205-001-56
Retail/Office & Automotive
N/A
CURRENT USE OF
LOCATION ZONING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE PROPERTY
North M-1 Business Park/Industrial and Light Industrial
Retail/Office & Automotive
South M-1 Parks/Public Recreation Park
East C-2 Retail/OfFce & Automotive Retail & Automotive
West M-1 Business Park/Industrial Vacant
REFERENCES: None
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