HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 90-013 PA89-122 DubHnda RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 013
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING�d PA 89-122 DUBLIN HONDA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO CONTINUE 0 AND TO EXPAND THE EXISTING DUBLIN HONDA AUTO DEALERSHIP
USE BY A 5,372 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING ADDITION AND TO PERMIT A FREESTANDING SIGN
AT 7099 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD
WHEREAS, James P. Gibbon, on behalf of Kenneth Harvey, Owner of Dublin
Honda, filed two Conditional Use Permits and two Site Development Review
applications requesting approval to expand the existing Dublin Honda building
by 5,392 square feet and to remodel the exterior facade; and to permit one
freestand sign and three wall signs at 7099 Amador Plaza Road; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said
applications on April 16, 1990; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects
as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has been
found to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to
Section 15301 (e) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the project will consist
of minor alterations and an addition to an existing private structure involving
negligible expansion of the existing use; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the application
be conditionally approved; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports,
recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth; and
WHEREAS, the proposed land use, if conditionally approved, is appropriate
for the subject property in terms of being compatible with existing land uses
in the area and will not overburden public services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby find:
A) Dublin Honda will serve the public need by providing additional
automobile sales and service in the downtown area;
B) The use will be properly related to other land uses, transportation
and service facilities in the immediate vicinity, as the proposed use will be
compatible to said land uses, transportation and service facilities in the
immediate vicinity;
C) The use will not materially adversely affect the health or safety of
persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be materially detrimental to
the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the
neighborhood, as all applicable regulations will be met.
D) The use will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or
performance standards established for the district in which it is to be
located, as the proposed use is compatible with the adjacent general commercial
and retail business district uses.
E) The project is consistent with the policies contained in the City's
General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
conditionally approve Conditional Use Permit applications PA 89-040 and PA 89-
122 as shown in Exhibit A, and subject to the approval of the related Site
Development Review and to the following conditions:
1. This approval is for PA 89-040, Conditional Use Permit for
freestanding sign which shall be modified to conform with Section 8-87.34
Freestanding Signs, of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. PA 89-122 Conditional Use Permit approval is for the existing Honda
dealership use which includes the following:
1) auto sales and indoor/outdoor car displays;
2) auto services;
3) auto sales/parts department; and
for a 5,392 square foot expansion of the existing Dublin Honda building to
include additions to accomodate:
1) six new service stalls (2,423 square feet);
2) a new service department reception area, including a new service
entrance (548 square feet);
3) a new two-story general office area (780 square feet);
4) an expanded parts department (720 square feet); and
5) a new car preparation area (912 square feet).
3. Prior to occupancy of the proposed addition, the freestanding sign
shall be relocated two feet back from its existing location for compliance with
Section 8-87.34 Freestanding Signs of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
4. Outdoor storage or display of merchandise is expressly prohibited
except when located within the approved car display area, or unless authorized
by subsequent Conditional Use Permit or Administrative Conditional Use Permit
approvals for special promotional events. All demonstrations, displays,
services, and other activities shall be conducted entirely within the
structures on the site. No loudspeakers or amplified music shall be permitted
outside the enclosed structure.
5. The Dublin Honda auto dealership shall provide and maintain at all
times the following type and number of on-site parking spaces:
-2-
12 employee parking spaces
10 customer parking spaces
7 service parking spaces
1 handicapped parking space
6. Ail existing and new landscaped areas shall be enhanced and properly
maintained in accordance with the Downtown Specific Plan policies.
7. This approval shall become null and void, in the event the approved
use ceases to operate for a continuous one year period.
8. This permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section
8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms of
conditions of this permit shall be subject to citation.
9. On an annual basis, these uses shall be subject to Zoning Investigator
review and determination as to compliance with the Condtions of Approval.
10. To apply for building permits, the Applicant shall submit six (6)
sets of construction plans to the Building Department for plan check. Each set
of plans shall have attached an annotated copy of this Resolution of Approval.
The notations shall clearly indicate how all conditions of approval will be
complied with. Construction plans will not be accepted without the annotated
resolutions attached to each set of plans. The Applicant will be responsible
for obtaining the approvals of all participating non-City agencies prior to the
issuance of building permits.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 1990.
AYES:
Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Mack, Okun and Zika
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Planning Commi~ion Chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Director