HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Attch 1 ResoApprvgSDRPermitRESOLUTION NO. 12 - xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT FOR FACADE MODIFICATIONS
AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUICK/GMC DEALERSHIP BUILDING
LOCATED AT 4400 JOHN MONEGO COURT (APN 986-0016-002-01) PLPA-2012-00004
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Inder Dosanjh, has requested approval of a Site Development
Review for facade modifications and related site and landscape improvements to the existing
Buick/GMC showroom building located at 4400 John Monego Court; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted project plans for the requested entitlement
prepared by Avanessian Associates received by the Planning Division on March 16, 2012 and
enclosed as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State
guidelines and City environmental regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, the Site Development Review Permit for facade modifications and the
related site improvements is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities);
and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission on April 24, 2012
recommending approval of said application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports,
recommendations_and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to
evaluate the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Dublin does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding the Site
Development Review:
ATTACHMENT 1
A. The proposed modifications to the existing Buick/GMC is consistent with the purposes of
Chapter 8.104, Site Development Review, of the Zoning Ordinance, with the General
Plan and with any applicable Specific Plans and design guidelines because: 1) auto
sales and service is a conditionally permitted use; 2) there is an existing Conditional Use
Permit for the dealership; 3) the proposed project will enhance the appearance of the
existing dealership; 4) the proposed facade modification will provide visual interest; 5) the
proposed project is well designed and is compatible with the surrounding area; and 6)
adequate vehicular and pedestrian access to the site is provided.
B. The proposal is consistent with the provisions of Title 8, Zoning Ordinance because: 1)
the zoning for the site is PD (Planned Development) and the existing dealership is a
conditionally permitted use type; 2) operation of the use is subject to compliance with the
existing Conditional Use Permit for the site; 3) the overall design of the project is
compatible with the neighborhood in which it is located; 4) the dealership buildings will
have adequate parking to support the facility as required by Chapter 8.76, Off-Street
Parking Regulations; and 5) the project is consistent with development standards of the
PD zoning district.
C. The design of the project is appropriate to the City, the vicinity, surrounding properties
and the lot in which the project is proposed because: 1) the project site is located in an
urbanized area that is currently developed with a variety of building types and uses; 2)
adequate access is provided to the site from John Monego Court; 3) the site is currently
developed with automobile dealerships, which are consistent with adjacent uses; and 4)
operation of the use is subject to compliance with the existing Conditional Use Permit.
D. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the approved
development because: 1) the site has been designed for automobile uses; 2) access to
the site is provided from John Monego Court, which is an existing roadway; 3) the
proposed facade modifications of the dealership buildings results in little or no expansion
of the use; and 4) the proposed use will have adequate parking to support the facility as
required by Chapter 8.76, Off-Street Parking Regulations.
E. Impacts to existing slopes and topographic features are addressed because: the project
site is relatively flat and has existing improvements.
F. Architectural considerations including the character, scale and quality of the design, site
layout, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, screening of
unsightly uses, lighting, building materials and colors and similar elements result in a
project that is harmonious with its surroundings and compatible with other development
in the vicinity because: 1) the project has been well designed to complement the
surrounding neighborhood; 2) the materials of the remodeled showroom building consists
of quality materials, including stucco finishes, split face CMU and aluminum composite;
and 3) the project will enhance the appearance of the existing building.
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G. Landscape considerations, including the location, type, size, color, texture and coverage
of plant materials, and similar elements have been incorporated into the project to ensure
visual relief, adequate screening and an attractive environment for the public because: 1)
the project site has previously been improved and has existing landscaping; 2) as part of
the project, the Applicant will be enhancing the landscaping along the frontages (Dublin
Boulevard and John Monego Court) in addition to the median on John Monego Court;
and 3) the new landscaping will be consistent with the existing landscaping.
H. The site has been adequately designed to ensure proper circulation for bicyclists,
pedestrians and automobiles because: 1) access to the site is currently provided from a
driveway on John Monego Court; and 2) the project has been reviewed by the Public
Works Department and the Fire Department and adequate access and circulation has
been provided on-site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby approve said
application, Site Development Review to allow facade modifications and related site
improvements to the Buick/GMC dealership building located at 4400 John Monego Court as
generally depicted in the Project Plans prepared by Avanessian Associates received by the
Planning Division on March 16, 2012, labeled Exhibit A to this Resolution, stamped approved,
and on file with the Community Development Department, subject to the following conditions:
CONDITIONS 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, [PCS] Parks and
Community Services, [F] Alameda County Fire Department, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services
District, [LDD], Livermore Dublin Disposal, [CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental
Health, [Zone 7], Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7,
[LAVTA], Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority, [CHS], California Department of Health
Services.
CONDITION TEXT RESPON.
AGENCY WHEN REQ'D
Prior to: SOURCE
GENE RAL -SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
1. Approval. This Site Development Review approval is PL On-going Planning
for the Buick/GMC Dealership building located at 4400
John Monego Court, PLPA-2012-00004 and includes
facade modifications to the Buick/GMC building in
addition to site modifications. The project generally
shall conform to the project plans submitted by
Avanessian Associates received March 16, 2012, on
file in the Community Development Department, and
other plans, text, and diagrams relating to this Site
Development Review, unless modified by the
Conditions of Approval contained herein.
CONDITION TEXT RESPON. WHEN REQ'D SOURCE
AGENCY Prior to:
2. Permit Expiration. Construction shall commence PL One year After DMC
within one (1) year of Permit approval or the Permit Effective Date 8.96.020.
shall lapse and become null and void. If there is a D
dispute as to whether the Permit has expired, the City
may hold a noticed public hearing to determine the
matter. Such a determination may be processed
concurrently with revocation proceedings in
appropriate circumstances. If a Permit expires, a new
application must be made and processed according to
the re uirements of this Ordinance.
3. Time Extension. The original approving decision- PL Expiration DMC
maker may, upon the Applicant's written request for Date 8.96.020.
an extension of approval prior to expiration, upon the E
determination that all Conditions of Approval remain
adequate and all applicable findings of approval will
continue to be met, grant an extension of the approval
for a period not to exceed six (6) months. All time
extension requests shall be noticed and a public
hearin shall be held before the on final hearin bod .
4. Compliance. The Applicant/Property Owner shall PL On-going DMC
operate this use in compliance with the Conditions of 8.96.020.
Approval of this Site Development Review, the F
approved plans and the regulations established in the
Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or
conditions specified may be subject to enforcement
action. Operating of the use is subject to compliance
with the existin Conditional Use Permit.
5. Revocation of Permit. The Site Development PL On-going DMC
Review approval shall be revocable for cause in 8.96.020.1
accordance with Section 8.96.020.1 of the Dublin
Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or
conditions of this ermit shall be sub~ect to citation.
6. Requirements and Standard Conditions. The Various Building Permit Standard
Applicant/ Developer shall comply with applicable City Issuance
of Dublin Fire Prevention Bureau, Dublin Public Works
Department, Dublin Building Department, Dublin
Police Services, Alameda County Flood Control
District Zone 7, Livermore Amador Valley Transit
Authority, Alameda County Public and Environmental
Health, Dublin San Ramon Services District and the
California Department of Health Services
requirements and standard conditions. Prior to
issuance of building permits or the installation of any
improvements related to this project, the Developer
shall supply written statements from each such
agency or department to the Planning Department,
indicating that all applicable conditions required have
been or will be met.
CONDITION TEXT RESPON. WHEN REQ'D SOURCE
AGENCY Prior to:
7. Required Permits. Developer shall obtain all permits PW Building Permit Standard
required by other agencies including, but not limited to Issuance
Alameda County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District Zone 7, California Department of
Fish and Game, Army Corps of Engineers, Regional
Water Quality Control Board, Caltrans and provide
co ies of the ermits to the Public Works De artment.
8. Fees. Applicant/Developer shall pay all applicable Various Building Permit Various
fees in effect at the time of building permit issuance, Issuance
including, but not limited to, Planning fees, Building
fees, Traffic Impact Fees, MC fees, Dublin San
Ramon Services District fees, Public Facilities fees,
Dublin Unified School District School Impact fees, Fire
Facilities Impact fees, Alameda County Flood and
Water Conservation District (Zone 7) Drainage and
Water Connection fees; or any other fee that may be
ado ted and a licable.
9. Indemnification. The Developer shall defend, ADM On-going Administra
indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Dublin and tion/City
its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, Attorney
action, or proceeding against the City of Dublin or its
agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside,
void, or annul an approval of the City of Dublin or its
advisory agency, appeal board, Planning Commission,
City Council, Community Development Director,
Zoning Administrator, or any other department,
committee, or agency of the City to the extent such
actions are brought within the time period required by
Government Code Section 66499.37 or other
applicable law; provided, however, that the
Developer's duty to so defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless shall be subject to the City's promptly
notifying the Developer of any said claim, action, or
proceeding and the City's full cooperation in the
defense of such actions or roceedin s.
10. Clarification of Conditions. In the event that there PW On-going Public
needs to be clarification to the Conditions of Approval, Works
the Director of Community Development and the City
Engineer have the authority to clarify the intent of
these Conditions of Approval to the Developer without
going to a public hearing. The Director of Community
Development and the City Engineer also have the
authority to make minor modifications to these
conditions without going to a public hearing in order
for the Developer to fulfill needed improvements or
miti ations resultin from im acts to this ro~ect.
11. Clean-up. The Applicant/Developer shall be PL On-going Planning
responsible for clean-up and disposal of project
related trash to maintain a safe, clean and litter-free
site.
CONDITION TEXT RESPON. WHEN REQ'D SOURCE
AGENCY Prior to:
12. Modifications. Modifications or changes to this Site PL On-going DMC
Development Review approval may be considered by 8.104.100
the Community Development Director if the
modifications or changes proposed comply with
Section 8.104.100 of the Zonin Ordinance.
PROJ ECT SPECIFIC
13. Tent Structure. The temporary tent structure PL Final Planning
currently located on the project site shall be removed
rior to the ro'ect bein finaled.
14. Outdoor Storage Containers. The Outdoor Storage PL Expiration of Planning
Containers currently located on the project site shall Temporary
be removed prior to the Temporary Use Permit Use Permit
ex iration date March 20, 2013 .
15. Outdoor Service Bays. The two existing outdoor PL Final Planning
service bays shall be removed from the site and/or
relocated indoors.
16. Landscape Plan. The Applicant shall submit a PL Issuance of Planning
landscape plan. As part of the landscape plan Building
submittal, the Applicant shall refresh the landscaping Permits
at the intersection of Dublin Boulevard/John Monego
Court, along the John Monego Frontage and within
the landsca in median on John Mone o Court.
17. Colors. The exterior paint colors of the buildings are PL Occupancy Planning
subject to City review and approval. The Applicant
shall paint a portion of the building the proposed
colors for review and approval by the Director of
Community Development prior to painting the
buildings, whose approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
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18. Banners and Balloons.
Temporary Promotional PL On-going Chapter
Temporary Promotional Banner Signs and Balloons 8.884 of
shall only be permitted after first securing an DMC
approved Temporary Promotional Sign Permit. Any
signage on site shall be subject to the sign
requirements contained in the City of Dublin Municipal
Code.
19. A-Frame Signs. The use of any A-Frame, portable, PL On-going Chapter
sandwich-board, pennants, or human-held signs on 8.884 of
the premises is strictly prohibited. Said signs and any DMC
form of off-site advertising signs shall also be
prohibited upon any public property, including City
streets and sidewalks.
20. Outdoor Events. Any outside events shall be subject PL On-going Chapter
to the Temporary Use Permit requirements contained 8.884 of
in the City of Dublin Municipal Code, specifically DMC
Section 8.108.020.
CONDITION TEXT RESPON. WHEN REQ'D SOURCE
AGENCY Prior to:
21. Master Sign Program. All signs shown on the plans PL Installation of Chapter
are conceptual in nature. All signs are subject to a Project 8.884 of
separate permit and shall comply with the approved Related DMC
General Motors Auto Mall Master Si n Pro ram. Signage
BUILD ING -GENERAL
22. Building Codes and Ordinances. All project B Through Building
construction shall conform to all building codes and Completion
ordinances in effect at the time of buildin ermit.
23. Building Permits. To apply for building permits, B Issuance of Building
Applicant/Developer shall submit five (5) sets of Building
construction plans to the Building Division for plan Permits
check. Each set of plans shall have attached an
annotated copy of these Conditions of Approval. The
notations shall clearly indicate how all Conditions of
Approval will or have been complied with.
Construction plans will not be accepted without the
annotated resolutions attached to each set of plans.
Applicant/Developer will be responsible for obtaining
the approvals of all participation non-City agencies
rior to the issuance of buildin ermits.
24. Construction Drawings. Construction plans shall be B Issuance of Building
fully dimensioned (including building elevations) Building
accurately drawn (depicting all existing and proposed Permits
conditions on site), and prepared and signed by a
California licensed Architect or Engineer. All
structural calculations shall be prepared and signed
by a California licensed Architect or Engineer. The
site plan, landscape plan and details shall be
consistent with each other.
25. Addressing. Addresses will be required on all doors B Occupancy Building
leading to the exterior of the building. Addresses shall
be illuminated and be able to be seen from the street,
5 inches in hei ht minimum. _
26. Temporary Fencing. Temporary construction fencing B Through Building
shall be installed along the perimeter of all work under Completion
construction.
27. Green Building Guidelines. To the extent practical, B Through Building
the Applicant shall incorporate Green Building Completion
Measures. A Green Building Plan shall be submitted
to the Buildin Official for review.
FIRE -GENERAL CONDITIONS
28. Fire Codes. Project shall comply with the applicable F On-going Fire
Building and Fire Codes in effect at the time of
submittal of Ian check and ermit.
POLICE -PROJECT SPECIFIC
29. Security Requirements. The Applicant/Developer PO Issuance of Police
shall comply with all applicable City of Dublin Non- Building
Residential Security requirements. Permits/
On-going
CONDITION TEXT RESPON. WHEN REQ'D SOURCE
AGENCY Prior to:
PUBLI C WORKS -STANDARD CONDITIONS
30. Public Improvements. All public improvements shall PW Issuance of Public
conform to the City of Dublin Standard Plans and Grading/ Works
design requirements and as approved by the City Sitework
En ineer. Permit
31. Water and Sewer Facilities. Developer shall PW Issuance of Public
construct all potable and recycled water and sanitary Grading/ Works
sewer facilities required to serve the project in Sitework
accordance with DSRSD master plans, standards, Permit
s ecifications and re uirements.
PUBLI C WORKS -PROJECT SPECIFIC
32. Standard Public Works Conditions of Approval. PW On-going Public
Applicant/Developer shall comply with all applicable Works
City of Dublin Public Works Standard Conditions of
Approval. In the event of a conflict between the
Public Works Standard Conditions of Approval and
these Conditions, these Conditions shall prevail.
33. Encroachment Permit. An encroachment permit Issuance of Public
from the Public Works Department may be required Building Works
for any work done within the public right-of-way even Permits & on-
if covered under an Improvement Agreement. going
34. Storm Drain Improvements. A Triton Filter shall be PW Issuance of Public
installed on-site catch basins. Occupancy Works
Permits
35. Storm Water Treatment Measures Maintenance PW Issuance of Public
Agreement. Applicant/Developer shall enter into an Occupancy Works
agreement with the City of Dublin that guarantees the Permits
property owner's perpetual maintenance obligation for
all storm water treatment measures installed as part
of the project. Said agreement is required pursuant
to Provision C.3.e.ii of RWQCB Order R2-2003-0021
for the reissuance of the Alameda Countywide
NPDES municipal storm water permit. Said permit
requires the City to provide verification and assurance
that all treatment devices will be properly operated
and maintained.
36. Grading/Sitework Permit. All site improvement PW Issuance of Public
work and public right-of-way work must be performed Grading/ Works
per aGrading/Sitework Permit issued by the Public Sitework
Works Department. Said permit will be based on the Permit
final set of improvement plans to be approved once
all of the plan check comments have been resolved.
Please refer to the handout titled Grading/Site
Improvement Permit Application Instructions and
attached application (three 8-1/2" x 11" pages) for
more information. The Applicant/Developer must fill
in and return the applicant information contained on
pages 2 and 3. The current cost of the permit is
$10.00 due at the time of ermit issuance, althou h
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AGENCY Prior to:
the Applicant/Developer will be responsible for any
adopted increases to the fee amount.
37. Vehicle Parking. All parking stalls shall be PW Occupancy Public
constructed in accordance with Building and Works
Municipal Code requirements. In addition, all
customer and employee stalls shall be clearly
identified with signs and pavement markings. The
proposed parking shall not impede required exit
aths or encroach onto edestrian athwa s.
38. Parking Prohibitions/Restrictions. Vehicle parking PW On-going and Public
shall be prohibited or restricted at locations deemed Installed Prior Works
reasonably necessary by the City Engineer/Public to Occupancy
Works Director during final design and/or
construction.
39. Step Out Curbs. All step out curbs adjoining the PW Occupancy Public
parking spaces and adjacent landscape areas shall Works
be 12" wide.
40. Site Accessibility Requirements. All disabled PW Occupancy Public
access ramps, parking spaces for the disabled, and Works
other physical site improvements shall comply with
current UBC Title 24 requirements and City of Dublin
Standards for accessibilit .
41. Path of Travel. A minimum 5 foot clear path of travel PW On-going Public
shall be provided from John Monego Court to the Works
primary building entrance. Display vehicles shall not
block the ath of travel.
42. Driveway. The Applicant/Developer shall upgrade the PW Issuance Public
existing driveways at John Monego Court to conform Occupancy Works
to current Cit standard. Permits
43. Relocation of Existing Improvements/ Utilities. PW Occupancy Public
Any necessary relocation of existing improvements or Works
utilities shall be accomplished at no expense to the
Cit .
44. Damage/Repairs. The Applicant/Developer shall be PW Occupancy Public
responsible for the repair of any damaged pavement, Works
curb & gutter, sidewalk, or other public street facility
resulting from construction activities associated with
the development of the project, to the reasonable
satisfaction of the City Engineer/Public Works
Director.
45. Trash Enclosure. The trash bin shall be relocated PW Building Public
and stored inside the building or the existing trash Permits Works
enclosure shall be modified to be consistent with
City's enclosure ordinance. If the Applicant chooses to
relocate the trash enclosure inside the building, it shall
only be moved outside on trash pick-up days and the
relocation of the trash bin shall be coordinated with
the City's trash hauler.
CONDITION TEXT RESPON. WHEN REQ'D SOURCE
AGENCY Prior to:
46. Bicycle Parking. Bicycle racks shall be installed near PW Prior to Public
the entrance at a ratio of 1 rack per 40 vehicle parking issuance of Works
spaces. Bicycle racks shall be designed to Occupancy
accommodate a minimum of four bicycles per rack, Permit(s)
and so that each bicycle can be secured to the rack.
The location of the bicycle racks shall not encroach
into any adjacent/adjoining sidewalks in a manner that
would reduce the unencumbered width of the sidewalk
to less than 4'. Bicycle racks shall be placed in
locations where they will have adequate lighting and
can be surve ed b the buildin occu ants.
47. Graffiti. The Applicant/Developer and/or building PL, PW On-going Public
tenant(s) shall keep the site clear of graffiti vandalism Works
on a regular and continuous basis. Graffiti resistant
paint for the structures and film for windows or glass
shall be used whenever ossible.
CONSTRUCTION
48. Erosion Control During Construction. PW During Public
Applicant/Developer shall include an Erosion and Construction Works
Sediment Control Plan with the Grading and and Grading
Improvement plans for review and approval by the Activities
City Engineer/Public Works Director. Said plan shall
be designed, implemented, and continually
maintained pursuant to the City's NPDES permit
between October 1St and April 15th or beyond these
dates if dictated by rainy weather, or as otherwise
directed by the City Engineer/Public Works Director.
49. Construction Hours. City acknowledges that this PW During Public
site is within a commercial district, with no surrounding Construction Works
residential areas. Standard construction and grading and Grading
hours shall be limited to weekdays (Monday through Activities
Friday) and non-City holidays between the hours of
7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Applicant/Developer
may request reasonable modifications to such
determined days and hours, taking into account the
seasons, impacts on neighboring properties, and
other appropriate factors, by submitting a request
form to the City Engineer/Public Works Director. For
work on Saturdays, said request shall be submitted no
later than 5:00 p.m. the prior Wednesday. Overtime
inspection rates will apply for all after-hours, Saturday,
and/or holida work.
50. Construction Noise Management Plan. Developer PW During Public
shall prepare a Construction Noise Management Plan, Construction Works
to be approved by the City Engineer and Community and Grading
Development Director that identifies measures to be Activities
taken to minimize construction noise on surrounding
developed properties. The Plan shall include hours of
construction operation, use of mufflers on construction
e ui ment, s eed limit for construction traffic, haul
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AGENCY Prior to:
routes and identify a noise monitor. Specific noise
management measures shall be included in the
ro'ect lans ands ecifications.
51. Dust Control. The Developer shall be responsible for PW During Public
watering or other dust-palliative measures to control Construction Works
dust as conditions warrant or as directed by the City and Grading
En ineer. Activities
52. Temporary Construction Fencing. Temporary Various During Public
Construction fencing shall be installed along the Construction Works
perimeter of all work under construction to separate and Grading
the construction operation from the public. All Activities
construction activities shall be confined to within the
fenced area. Construction materials and/or
equipment shall not be operated or stored outside of
the fenced area or within the public right-of-way
unless approved in advance by the City
En ineer/Public Works Director.
53. Fire Access. Access roads, turnarounds, pullouts, Various During Fire
and fire operation areas are Fire Lanes and shall be Construction
maintained clear and free of obstructions, including and Grading
the arkin of vehicles. Activities
54. Entrances. Entrances to job sites shall not be Various During Various
blocked, including after hours, other than by approved Construction
gates/barriers that provide for emergency access. and Grading
Activities
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of April 2012 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Planning Manager
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