HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso03-35 PA03-029 11968 Vomac Rd. Garage Conv CUP DENIED RESOLUTION NO. 03 - 35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DENYING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE PARTIAL
CONVERSION OF A GARAGE TO RESIDENTIAL LIVING SPACE FOR PROPERTY AT
11968 WEST VOMAC ROAD (APN 941-2751-053)
PA 03-029
WHEREAS, Blanca Flotte-Munoz, Property Owner and Applicant, has requested approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to allow the partial conversion of a garage to residential living space for property at
11968 West Vomac Road in an R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, a complete application for the above noted entitlement request is available and on file
in the Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted project plans dated received June 18, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines and the City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines, under Section
15301(e)(2), Class 1, as the project is an addition to an existing facility where the net increase in area is no more
than 10,000 square feet and all services are available; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted outlining the issues surrounding the request; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said project application on July
8, 2003; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and considered all
said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission of the
City of Dublin does hereby make the following findings and determinations:
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The proposed use and related structure is not compatible with other land uses, transportation and
service facilities in the vicinity, even though the conversion of garage space to living space does not
change the primary use of the structure as a single-family home, which is located in a neighborhood
comprised of the same.
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The proposed use will adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the
vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and will be injurious to property or
improvements in the neighborhood. The loss of garage and off-street parking will result in more
cars being parked on the street, which could impede traffic and pedestrian visibility.
C. The subject site is not physically suitable for the type, density and intensity of the use, and the
conversion of the garage space could materially change how this particular property is being used.
The existing home is being expanded and is able to accommodate more people, yet the off-street
parking at the project site is being reduced.
The garage conversion is not compatible with the character of adjacent buildings, neighborhoods,
and uses. The homes in this residential subdivision were designed with three-car garages, and nearly
all of the homes surrounding the subject property have three-car garages. The proposed garage
conversion for the subject site will change the character of the home so that it does not relate as well
to the adjacent properties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby deny said application, PA
03-029, a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the partial conversion of a garage to residential living
space for property at 11968 West Vomac Road.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July 2003.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Cm. Fasulkey, Jennings and King
Cm. Nassar and Machtmes
ATTEST:
Planning Ma'nage~
JPlanni~g C o~n~i'h~sion
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