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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 PCSR-SDR Dublin ToyotaG~~~ OF DU~~~ u~ STAFF REPORT i9~~~~ az PLANNING COMMISSION ~~ ~ ~~ ~~LIFOR~l~ DATE: July 10, 2012 TO: Planning Commission SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: PLPA-2012-00002 Site Development Review for Dublin Toyota at 4321 Toyota Drive Report prepared by Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Applicant has requested Site Development Review approval to make modifications to the building and site at the existing Dublin Toyota Automotive Dealership. Modifications include adding 3,724 square feet to the existing sales building, adding an entry portal structure to the south elevation of the sales building, architectural modifications to the exteriors of both the sales and service buildings, and minor site improvements. No substantive changes are being proposed to the site circulation or layout. 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 Site Development Review fora 3,724 square foot addition, facade modifications, and related site improvements to the Dublin Toyota sales and service buildings at 4321 Toyota Drive. ~~~ _ Submitted By Principal Planner COPIES TO: Applicant File evi d By Planning Manager Page 1 of 5 ITEM NO.: V • 1 G:1PA#120121PLPA-2012-00002 Dublin Toyota SDRIPC 07.10.121PCSR 7.10.12.doc DESCRIPTION: The project site is located directly north of Interstate Highway 580 at 4321 Toyota Drive. Adjacent properties are the Hacienda Crossings retail center to the west, Tassajara Creek and the GM Auto Mall to the east, and the Dublin Corners retail center to the north. The southern edge of the property borders Interstate 580. The entire site is 19.15-acres, including a recently acquired 3.4-acre adjoining parcel. The site has two existing buildings; the service building on the northern portion of the site and a sales building immediately to the south. Access to the site is provided from Toyota Drive, which intersects with Dublin Boulevard to the north. The project site is depicted in Figure 1. ~;: ~; ROSEWOOD pR o¢ Z a~ ~ ,~ ~~ _.:__.. b~ -- The project site has a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial and is zoned PD, Planned Development. The project site is within the larger Santa Rita Commercial Center Planned Development Zoning District, which was approved by the City Council in January 1995. Other properties within the PD include the Hacienda Crossings and Dublin Corners shopping centers. Automobile Sales are a conditionally permitted use in the PD. In 1997 the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for an automobile sales lot with ancillary service uses (Resolution 97- 05), and subsequently the City Council approved the Site Development Review for the sales and service buildings (Resolution 16-97). Additions and modifications to the original approved buildings have been made over the years; however, the structures and site are largely the same as they were when first approved in 1997. Photos of the existing sales and services buildings are included as Attachment 1. The Applicant is requesting approval of a Site Development Review Permit fora 3,724 square foot addition to the existing 23,886 square foot sales building, exterior modifications to both the sales and service buildings, modifications to the existing sidewalks and landscaping, and the construction of a new driveway for the sales building addition. ANALYSIS: Building Design The existing sales building measures 32 feet in height and is constructed of tilt-up concrete panels with architectural fabric canopies projecting from the north, south, and east elevations. The existing service building measures 20 feet in height and is constructed of similar materials, minus the fabric canopies. The Applicant is proposing to demolish the fabric canopies located on the south and east elevation of the sales building, along with portions of the existing landscaping. The existing architectural fabric canopy on the north elevation of the sales building will remain in place. 2of5 Figure 1: Project Site In place of the south elevation canopy the Applicant proposes to construct an approximately 63- foot wide, internally illuminated entrance portal with translucent glass. The portal will extend above the existing roofline to a height of approximately 42 feet. The glass portal is centered on the elevation and projects outwards in a gentle curve that terminates 23 feet from the building entrance wall. The portal is framed on both sides by columns supporting an extended parapet that would be clad in silver colored aluminum composite material (ACM) paneling, with a 12-inch red ACM header panel running across the width of the parapet. The silver ACM panels are rectangular in shape and they would also be used to cover the north and west elevations, as well as the lower half of the east elevation. The existing Toyota and Scion signage will be relocated on the new portal and parapet, and the existing Toyota sign on the north elevation will remain in its present location. Anew non-illuminated, silver and black Scion logo sign would be installed above the entrance door at the western edge of the south elevation, which can be approved by Staff through a Site Development Review Waiver. On the east elevation of the sales building the Applicant is proposing to remove the existing fabric canopy, as well as portions of the landscaping and walkway. In place of these features the Applicant is proposing a 3,724 square foot, one-story addition that will be used for delivering new vehicles to customers who are signing purchase documents within the adjoining offices. The addition will be a three-sided covered parking area with three large openings for vehicles. The north and south ends of the addition will be closed with solid walls covered in silver ACM paneling, and tinted insulation glass to match the existing glazing. On the service building the Applicant is proposing to install matching silver ACM panels over the existing concrete walls on the south and west elevations. No ACM panels would be installed on the north or east elevations, and all existing doors and glazing would remain as-is. Concrete walls not covered in silver ACM panels would be painted to match, and the existing wall signs on the south and west elevations would be reinstalled over the parts, reception, and waiting area entrances/exits. Additionally, two small fabric awnings overhanging the parts and customer waiting doors would be removed. Site Enhancements In order to accommodate the new entrance portal and building addition, the Applicant is proposing to remove portions of the existing landscaping at the southwest, southeast, and northeast corners of the sales building. The landscaped areas on the south side of the building would be replaced with concrete in order to accommodate the construction of the new portal and an accessible walkway, and the landscaping on the northeast corner will be modified to accommodate the building addition and paving for the new car delivery driveway and parking area. In addition, portions of the curb, drive and walkway along the east elevation would be removed for construction of the building addition. No site work is proposed for the areas surrounding the service building. The Applicant is also proposing to install new landscaping in the existing planters on the recently acquired 3.4 acre parcel in the southwest corner of the site. The new landscaping will match the existing found throughout the site. Finally, new matching groundcover will be installed in the parking lot planters leading away from the sales building's south entrance, and new sod will be placed along the Interstate 580 frontage to match the existing sod along Toyota Drive. 3 of 5 A Resolution recommending Site Development Review approval is included as Attachment 2 to this Staff Report. Conditions of Approval have been placed on the project to ensure that all new construction complies with applicable Building and Fire codes as well as local ordinances. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and City Environmental Regulations, require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and when applicable, environmental documents prepared. For this project, Staff recommends that the project be found exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15301 (Minor alterations to existing facilities involving little or no expansion). CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE: The project site is designated General Commercial in the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. The project site is located in a Planned Development (PD) Zoning District. The project is consistent with the Development Regulations for the PD and with the existing Conditional Use Permit for Automobile Sales. REVIEW BY APPLICABLE DEPARTMENT AND AGENCIES: The Building Division, Fire Prevention Bureau, Public Works Department, Dublin Police Services, and Dublin San Ramon Services District have reviewed the project and provided Conditions of Approval where appropriate to ensure that the project is established in compliance with all local ordinances and regulations. 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. The Public Notice was also published in the Valley Times and posted at several locations throughout the City. To date, the City has received no comments from surrounding property owners regarding the Project. A copy of this Staff Report was provided to the Applicant. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Photos of Existing Sales and Service buildings 2) Resolution approving Site Development Review fora 3,724 square foot addition, facade modifications, and related site improvements to the Dublin Toyota sales and service buildings at 4321 Toyota Drive, with the project plans attached as Exhibit A. 4of5 GENERAL INFORMATION: APPLICANT/: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBER: GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION: SURROUNDING USES: Miguel Enguidanos, AAI, 4301 Hacienda Drive, Suite 480, Pleasanton, CA 94588 HAMCOR, Inc., dba Dublin Toyota, 4321 Toyota Drive, Dublin, CA 94568 4321 Toyota Drive 986-0016-024-00 and 986-0016-023-00 General Commercial General Commercial LOCATION ZONING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE CURRENT USE OF PROPERTY North PD Retail/Office Commercial/Shopping Center South n/a n/a Interstate 580 East PD Retail/Office Commercial/Shopping Center West PD Retail/Office Commercial/Shopping Center RESOURCES: General Plan Zoning Ordinance Eastern Dublin Specific Plan 5 of 5