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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING PA 95-006 VALLEY AUTO CENTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION
AND USE OF A CHANGEABLE COPY, ELECTRONIC READERBOARD FREESTANDING SIGN FOR THE
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP FACILITY, LOCATED AT 6015 AND 6085 SCARLETT COURT, WITHIN THE
M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Steve Haworth of Valley Auto Center, has filed an application for
approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation and use of a changeable copy, electronic
readerboard freestanding sign; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said Conditional Use Permit
application on May 15, 1995; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15301,
Class 1 and 15311, Class 1 1(a) of the State CEnA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Conditional Use Permit
application be conditionally approved; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and
testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find
that:
A. The proposed project will serve a public need by providing signage that will allow increased
visibility and effective and attractive identification of products and services provided by the
automobile dealership, to the community and the general public.
B. The proposed use will be properly related to other land uses and transportation and service
facilities in the vicinity, as the proposed use will be compatible with the existing use and to the
type and nature of operations typically found in the neighborhood.
C. The proposed use, under all circumstances and conditions of this particular case, will not
materially adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the
neighborhood, as all applicable regulations have been and will be met.
D. The proposed use will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards
established for the M-1 District in which it is to be located.
E. The approval of the Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and the M-
1, Light Industrial District regulations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby conditionally
approve PA 95-006 Valley Auto Center Conditional Use Permit application as generally shown on Exhibit
A, stamped approved and on file with the Dublin Planning Department and subject to the approval of the
related Site Development Review and Master Sign Program, and to the following conditions:
ATTACHMENT 2
rONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of
building permits or establishment of use, and shall be subject to Planning Department review and
approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring
compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL] Planning, [B] Building, [PO] Police, [PW] Public Works,
[ADM] Administration/City Attorney, [FIN] Finance, [F] Dougherty Regional Fire Authority, [DSR] Dublin
San Ramon Services District, [COI Alameda County Department of Environmental Health.
This approval is to allow the installation and use of a changeable copy, electronic readerboard
freestanding sign for the Valley Auto Center, located at 6015 and 6085 Scarlett Court. This
approval shall be as depicted by the attached plans, consisting of eight (8) sheets labeled as
Exhibit A, prepared by Marek Stoklosa Architect and White Way Sign Company, dated received
February 10, 1995, stamped approved and on file with the City of Dublin Planning Department.
The changeable copy electronic readerboard freestanding sign approval shall generally conform to
the following conditions, dimensions and restrictions: [PLl
2. The existing "Nissan", 35-foot tall freestanding sign and the "Dodge", Dodge Trucks", 35-foot tall
freestanding sign on the dealership site, shall continue to be utilized as previously approved and
shall be maintained as shown on the approved plans labeled Exhibit A. [PLl
3. Landscaping planter areas shall be required around all freestanding signs on the site and shall be
shown on plans prior to the issuance of a building permit. Prior to final inspection by the building
inspector, all landscaping and any required irrigation shall be installed as shown on the
landscaping plan, Sheet A-4 of Exhibit A, for the freestanding signs. [PL, B]
4. The approved freestanding sign specified in Condition #1 and all existing freestanding signs on the
site, shall be well-maintained in an attractive manner and in accordance with approved plans.
Any indirect light fixtures used to illuminate any signage within the automobile dealership facility
shall be glare-shielded. [PL)
5. Building permits for the installation of the changeable copy, electronic readerboard freestanding
sign specified in Condition #1, shall be secured and construction commenced within six (6)
months of the effective date of approval of this Conditional Use Permit or said approval shall be
void. [B, PL]
6. signage shall be subject to Zoning Investigator review and determination as to compliance with
the conditions of approval. Any violation of the terms or conditions of this permit may be subject
to the issuance of a citation. [PL]
7. This Conditional Use Permit approval shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-
90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. [PLl
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1995.
AYES: Commissioners Zika, Geist, Jennings, Johnson and Lockhart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
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