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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-2012 PC Minutes DRAFT DRAFT 1s — � Planning Commission Minutes -' Tuesday, November 13, 2012 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, in the City Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Chair Wehrenberg called the meeting to order at 7:00:24 PM Present: Chair Wehrenberg; Commissioners Schaub and Brown; Luke Sims, Community Development Director; Jeff Baker, Assistant Community Development Director; Kit Faubion, Assistant City Attorney; Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner; Linda Smith, Economic Development Director; and Debra LeClair, Recording Secretary. Absent: Vice Chair O'Keefe and Cm. Bhuthimethee ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA— NONE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS — Vice Chair O'Keefe and Cm. Bhuthimethee were absent from the meeting and Cm. Schaub was absent from the October 9, 2012 meeting, therefore, the minutes of the October 9, 2012 meeting were not approved as there was no quorum. On a motion by Cm. Brown, and seconded Chair Wehrenberg, the minutes from the October 30, 2012 Study Session were approved as written. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — NONE CONSENT CALENDAR-- NONE WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS — 8.1 PLPA 2011-00003 — Moller Ranch (Braddock & Logan Services, Inc.) General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments, Planned Development rezone with related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract 8102, a Development Agreement and a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. Jeff Baker, Assistant Community Development Director, briefly discussed the project and recommended that the Planning Commission continue the item to a date uncertain in order to finish the response to comments on the Supplemental EIR. Chair Wehrenberg opened the public hearing and, having no speakers, closed the public hearing. On a vote of 3-0-2, with Vice Chair O'Keefe and Cm. Bhuthimethee being absent, the Planning Commission voted to continue the item to a date uncertain. 1'Vanning Commission 9Vovember 13,2012 Wsgu&zrMeeting 148 DRAFT DRAFT 8.2 PLPA-2012-00060 Community Benefit Agreement and Development Agreement for the Kingsmill Group Mixed-Use Retail/Residential project at the former Crown Chevrolet site in Downtown Dublin. Linda Smith, Economic Development Director, presented the project as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Brown asked about income qualifications of the applicants for the affordable housing portion of the project. Ms. Smith answered that she did not have income level information but stated the project would primarily serve special needs veterans, as well as those veterans eligible for housing vouchers through the Alameda County Housing Authority. Cm. Brown asked if the 76 affordable housing units will continue to be affordable housing restricted to veterans. Ms. Smith responded that there is a typical 55 year deed restriction on the affordable units. She added that the project will be primarily marketed to special needs veterans and veterans and their families. She stated that they will also ensure there will be a supply of multi-bedroom apartments for veterans with families, not only those veterans in transition. Cm. Schaub asked how many units are planned for the Dublin Blvd. side of the project. Ms. Smith answered that there are 314 units planned. Cm. Schaub asked, with this type of development agreement, would a future Planning Commission be able to reduce the number of units in the project if they felt it was too dense for Dublin Blvd. or would they be bound by the number of units mentioned in the agreement. He was concerned with the number of units in a nearby project and asked what the unit count was for that project. Ms. Smith answered the Essex project has 309 units on 3.8 acres. Cm. Schaub was concerned with building units close to Dublin Blvd. and asked if a future Planning Commission could reduce the number of units in the project or would the development agreement lock in the number of units. Mr. Baker answered that the unit count would be allocated to the developer but the design of the building would not. He compared this project to the Essex project which is 3.8 acres with 309 units; this project is 314 units on 5 acres, which is a larger site. Cm. Schaub felt the design could be stepped back to keep the units back from the street. Mr. Baker referred to Cm. Brown's question regarding income requirements for the affordable units; Section 6.2.2 of the agreement states "...restricts the use of Parcel B to the provision of Pfrznning Commission November 13,2012 gurar.11eeting 149 DRAFT DRAFT affordable housing for low-income households whose incomes do not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the area median income as adjusted for actual household size..." Cm. Schaub felt that it may be harder to rent to veterans in the future, but the units could be offered to other low-income residents who are not veterans. Ms. Smith agreed and stated that, while the project will be marketed to veterans, the goal would be to ensure that the units are occupied with low-income residents. Chair Wehrenberg opened the public hearing. Woodie Carp, Senior Project Developer for Eden Housing, spoke in favor of the project. He stated that Eden Housing was asked to participate in the project and was happy to. He stated that the project will primarily serve veterans and the families of veterans as a rental project. The project will be restricted to residents with income at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) but stated that Eden Housing targets populations with incomes which are much lower and could be below 50% AMI, with some units as low as 30% of AMI. He stated that the specific funding program being requested would be to serve a special needs population which, in this situation, would be disabled veterans. The specific program requires that at least 50% of the total units be rented to the special needs population. The units may be rented to veterans and their families but will also be offered to low-income households. Chair Wehrenberg asked if they would be offering any other services to the veterans other than housing. Mr. Carp answered no; Eden has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sentinels of Freedom, an organization that works with disabled veterans for on-site services. Chair Wehrenberg asked if the project would be strictly housing with no group rooms for meetings or for the resident's use. Mr. Carp responded that all their projects are designed to include a services office as well as a counseling office that would be available for the Sentinels of Freedom or other service providers to utilize. He stated there is also a community room for the residents to use for other programs as well as programs provided by Eden. He stated that, through the tax credit program, Eden is required to provide services for the residents. Ms. Smith added that the project is located across from the Chabot/Las Positas College site that has done work with returning veterans. She stated Staff has started initial discussions with Chabot/Las Positas College regarding how the college can support the project. Cm. Brown asked how mobility/accessibility issues will be dealt with in the project. Mr. Carp answered that the concept will be a 4-story structure with an elevator and an adjacent 4-story garage structure that will be accessible from every level. Every unit will be built so that it can be converted to a fully accessible unit and there will be fully equipped, ADA accessible units per the code. He stated Eden will determine how many additional accessible units will be built in order to meet the needs of the population. (Planning Commission .9Vcavem6er 13,2012 'gular561eeting 150 DRAFT DRAFT Cm. Schaub felt the project was located in an ideal area which is close to amenities and transportation. He asked if active service members and their families would also be eligible for this project and given priority. Mr. Carp answered yes; it is being evaluated and Eden will work closely with the Fair Housing Attorney to ensure compliance with all fair housing rules and regulations. If possible, Eden would consider a priority for families of veterans and families of active service members, but stated that a minimum of 50% of the units would have to be reserved for the special needs population. Chair Wehrenberg closed the public hearing. Chair Wehrenberg agreed that the project is in a perfect location, and stated she is in support of the project. Cm. Brown felt this was the first Community Benefit Agreement in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP). Ms. Smith stated this project is the first agreement under the adopted DDSP. Cm. Brown felt this is a good model and is in support of the project. On a motion by Cm. Schaub and seconded by Cm. Brown, on a vote of 3-0-2, with Vice Chair O'Keefe and Cm. Bhuthimethee absent, the Planning Commission adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 12-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COMMUNITY BENEFIT/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND DIAMOND HEIGHTS INVESTMENTS IV, LLC. FOR A MIXED-USE RETAIL/RESIDENTIAL PROJECT 8.3 PLPA-2012-00061 Commercial Corridor Design Guidelines. Creation of design guidelines for commercial and industrial properties, amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 8.33 and Chapter 8.104), and an amendment to the Zoning Map for the purposes of project implementation. Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner, presented the project as outlined in the Staff Report. Chair Wehrenberg opened the public hearing and having no speakers, closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission was in support of the project and the revisions made at the Planning Commission Study Session on October 30, 2012. Tanning Commission Ikrovem6er 13,2012 guar`Meeting 151 DRAFT DRAFT On a motion by Cm. Brown and seconded by Cm. Schaub, on a vote of 3-0-2 with Vice Chair O'Keefe and Cm. Bhuthimethee absent, the Planning Commission adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 12 - 40 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR DESIGN GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 8.33 TO THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE) ESTABLISHING THE COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT AND AMENDING SECTION 8.104.040 RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR OVERLAY ZONING DISTRCT SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO ADD AN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATION TO THE COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR AREA 8.4 Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment to Eliminate the Requirement for Development Agreements and related Financing Plans and Infrastructure Sequencing Programs. Kit Faubion, Assistant City Attorney, presented the project as outlined in the Staff Report. The Planning Commission was in support of the project. Chair Wehrenberg opened the public hearing and having no speakers, closed the public hearing. On a motion by Cm. Schaub and seconded by Cm. Brown, on a vote of 3-0-2, with Vice Chair O'Keefe and Cm. Bhuthimethee absent, the Planning Commission adopted: RESOLUTION 12 - 41 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS AND RELATED FINANCING PLANS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SEQUENCING PROGRAMS NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE OTHER BUSINESS - NONE 'fanning Commission November 13,2012 gufarMeeting 152 DRAFT DRAFT 10.1 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from the Planning Commission and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by the Planning Commission related to meetings attended at City Expense (AB 1234). 10.2 Mr. Baker mentioned there will be a Study Session regarding the Economic Development Element of the General Plan scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 6:00 pm. 10.3 Mr. Baker discussed the upcoming agendas for future Planning Commission meetings. 10.4 Chair Wehrenber9 mentioned that the Downtown Regional Sign Appeal will be heard at the November 20tn City Council meeting. Mr. Baker agreed. ADJOURNMENT—The meeting was adjourned at 7:34:05 PM Respectfully submitted r 1 00 - • • Doreen Wehrenber• Planning Commis. ion Cha r ATTEST: Jeff B er Assistant Community Development Director G:IMINUTES120121PLANNING COMMISSIOM11.13.12 DRAFT PC MINUTES.docx Planning Commission ovem6er 13,2012 'ggrelcar91eeting 153