HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Attch 2 PC Reso CUP RESOLUTION NO. 13 - XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT
TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING FOR FALLON GATEWAY (PA 08-034)
TO MODIFY THE ORIENTATION AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR SHOP 7 AND TO
AMEND THE COLOR PALETTE FOR FALLON GATEWAY
AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE OPERATION OF
DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES FOR SHOPS 7
PLPA 2013-00032
(PORTION OF APN 985-0027-009-003)
WHEREAS, Stanforth Holding Company LLC, developer of Fallon Gateway, has
requested approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to amend the Planned Development
Zoning to revise the site layout and improvements for Shop 7 to include a drive-through and
to amend the color palette for Fallon Gateway to allow tenants to incorporate colors specific
to their business, thus providing flexibility for identification of users, and a Conditional Use
Permit to allow the operation of Drive-Through Facilities at Shop 7, and Site Development
Review permit to construct Shop 7, a 6,504 square foot building with related site
improvements which include a drive-through facility along the Fallon Road frontage of the
Fallon Gateway project (PA 08-034); and
WHEREAS, Fallon Gateway is 33.91-acre a commercial center located along the west
side of Fallon Road between Dublin Boulevard on the north and Interstate 580 on the south
within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area; and
WHEREAS, Section 8.32.080 of the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance, Planned
Development Zoning District, states that the Planning Commission, by means of a
Conditional Use Permit, may approve minor amendments to an adopted Planned
Development upon a finding that the amendment substantially complies with and does not
materially change the provisions or intent of the adopted Planned Development Zoning
Ordinance for the site; and
WHEREAS, Planned Development (PD) Zoning PA 08-034 was approved for the
Fallon Gateway project site on June 16, 2009 by Ordinance 09-09; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2010, the Planning Commission approved a CUP for a
minor PD Amendment to revise the design standards for Fallon Gateway; and
WHEREAS, the operation of a Drive-through facility is permitted by the Planned
Development Zoning with approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission;
and
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WHEREAS, the proposed Conditional Use Permit, Site configuration, and restaurant
construction would not exceed allowable building area for the Fallon Gateway project; and
WHEREAS, the project has been reviewed and has been determined to be consistent
with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, which was adopted in 1994 and has a certified
Program EIR (SCH No. 91-103064). Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the proposed project is within the scope of the Final Environmental Impact Report
for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan, which was certified by
the City Council by Resolution No. 51-93 and the Addenda dated May 4, 1993 and August
22, 1994 (the "FEIR"); and
WHEREAS, in 1997, a Negative Declaration was approved by the City Council in
Resolution No. 140-97 for the Planned Development Rezoning of Dublin Ranch Areas B-E,
which includes the Fallon Gateway site. After completing an Initial Study, it was determined
that the Planned Development Rezoning would not have any significant environmental
impacts which were not already adequately described and analyzed in the Program EIR. The
project as proposed does not exceed the thresholds identified in the Negative Declaration,
and no further environmental document is needed; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin held a public hearing on
said application request on August 13, 2013, and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required
by law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending the Planning Commission
approve the Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the findings referenced below; 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 Planning Commission does hereby
find, regarding the Conditional Use Permit for minor amendment to the Planned Development
Stage 2 Development Plan that:
A. The proposed use and related structures are compatible with other land uses,
transportation and service facilities in the vicinity in that they are consistent with
the uses anticipated and approved for the vicinity that provide a variety of goods
and services accessible by high-traffic roadways with a major transportation
network, and the color palette amendment is intended to allow flexibility to
identify a variety of potential tenants.
B. It will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in
the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare in that the
uses and styles are complimentary and would not exceed allowable building
area for the Fallon Gateway project.
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C. The proposed amendment will not be injurious to property or improvements in
the neighborhood in that: the proposed plan amendments pertaining to layout,
colors, and would enhance the development potential.
D. The proposed amendment will allow adequate provisions for public access,
water, sanitation, and public utilities to ensure that the proposed use and
related structure(s) will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare in that: 1) all infrastructure needed to serve the project site has been
constructed; and 2) the amended site configuration will reflect the scale, design,
and function of the other structures in that area in the Phase III segment of the
site plan and in the Fallon Gateway project over all.
E. The subject site is physically suitable for the type, density and intensity of the
use and related structures being proposed in that: The proposed quick-
modifications to do not change the commercial use, physical character, or
intensity of the shopping center approved by PA 08-034 and the color palette
would be complementary among the free-standing commercial structures
proposed for Fallon Gateway. Also, there will be adequate parking based on
the adopted standards in the PD development regulations.
F. The proposed amendment will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses,
development regulations, or performance standards established for PA 08-034
and Related Planned Development Plan in that: 1) the project will meet the
intent and be subject to the development regulations and the performance
standards adopted with the PA 08-034 Stage 1 Planned Development zoning
ordinance (Ordinance 09-09), adopted on June 16, 2009, and prior Site
Development Reviews.
G. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and with
any applicable Specific Plans in that: it would allow commercial density,
coverage, and parking provided to remain consistent with the Dublin General
Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
H. In accordance with Chapter 8.32.080, a finding is hereby made that the
requested amendment substantially complies with and does not materially
change the provisions or intent of the adopted Planned Development Zoning
District Ordinance for the site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission does hereby find,
regarding the Conditional Use Permit for the Drive-through Facilities that:
A. The proposed use and related structures are compatible with other land uses,
transportation and service facilities in the vicinity in that the proposed Drive-
through Facility has been designed to minimize impacts to surrounding traffic
patterns and will be screened from view by landscaping adjacent to it. The
reconfiguration of Building 7 will also reorient parking from backing onto a major
drive aisle and will position it internal to the site.
B. It will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in
the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare in that the
redesign of the building and reconfiguration of the parking layout will eliminate
traffic conflicts and will facilitate better pedestrian circulation between the
various uses and Shop buildings.
C. The proposed amendment will not be injurious to property or improvements in
the neighborhood in that: quick-service restaurants are a permitted use by PD
PA 08-034 and a Drive-through Facility would enhance access to those
products and services without violating any standards.
D. The proposed amendment will allow adequate provisions for public access,
water, sanitation, and public utilities to ensure that the proposed use and
related structure(s) will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare in that: 1) all infrastructure needed to serve the project site has been
constructed; and 2) the drive-through has been designed to function with other
adjacent improvements.
E. The subject site is physically suitable for the type, density and intensity of the
use and related structures being proposed in that: 1) the revised building lay
out and the relocation of the parking will facilitate better pedestrian circulation
between buildings; 2) will not conflict with existing traffic movements on site;
and 3) the proposed location of the parking will be more central to the overall
project site and Shop 7 itself making the parking more of a common use
available to other patrons.
F. The proposed amendment will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses,
development regulations, or performance standards established for PA 08-034
and Related Planned Development Plan: 1) The Planned Development
Regulations for Fallon Gateway require a Conditional Use Permit for drive-
through facilities to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses and to
eliminate conflicts and facilitate vehicular traffic and pedestrian movements and
the project as designed will do that; 2) as designed, the drive-through integrates
well into the site by allowing significant stacking space without creating
vehicular traffic or pedestrian circulation; and 3) is adequately screen from off-
site views by a landscape buffer.
G. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and with
any applicable Specific Plans in that: it would allow commercial density,
coverage, and parking provided to remain consistent with the Dublin General
Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission
of the City of Dublin does hereby approve PLPA 2013-00032, Conditional Use Permit for a
minor amendment to the Planned Development Stage 2 Development Plan (PA 08-034) for
Fallon Gateway to revise the orientation and related improvements to Shop 7 including a
drive-through facility and amend the color palette for Fallon Gateway to allow use of tenant
specific colors with approval of the Community Development Director; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission
of the City of Dublin does hereby approve PLPA 2013-00032, Conditional Use Permit for the
operation of a drive-through.
1. Consistency with Site Development Review Amendment. This Conditional
Use Permit is subject to the approval of the companion Site Development Review to allow the
Drive-through Facilities as requested.
2. Related Plans. This Conditional Use Permit is based on plans submitted with
the application and the companion Site Development Review amendment prepared by: 1)
Mackay & Somps — Engineers, Planning, and Surveyors; 2) FCGA Architecture; and 3) R3
Studios — Planning, Urban Design, and Landscape Architecture dated received August 1,
2013.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of August 2013.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Assistant Community Development Director
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