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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 87-055 PA87-043/044RESOLUTION NO. 87 - 055 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 87-044 TARGET STORES SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION TO EXPAND THE OUTDOOR PLANT NURSERY AREA AT 7200 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD WHEREAS, William Glass and Associates, Architects, Inc., on behalf of Target Stores, filed Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review applications requesting approval to expand the outdoor nursery area and minor modifications to the building exterior at the former Dublin Gemco Store at 7200 Amador Plaza Road, more specifically described as APN 941-305-29-02; and WHEREAS, the application was reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and was determined to be categorically exempt; and WHEREAS, notice of Public Hearing was published in The Herald, posted in public buildings, and mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the project in accordance with California State Law; and WHEREAS, an established City General Plan policy calls for the provision of a vehicular interconnection between the subject shopping center and the Dublin Library property (APN 941-305-12-12); and WHEREAS, a Staff analysis was submitted recommending conditional approval of the application; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 20, 1987, to consider all reports, recommendations, and testimony; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that: A. All provisions of Section 8-95.0 through 8-95.8, Site Development Review, of the Zoning Ordinance are complied with. B. Consistent with Section 8-95.0, this application, as modified by the Conditions of Approval, will promote orderly, attractive and harmonious development, recognize environmental limitations on development; stabilize land values and investments; and promote the general welfare by preventing establishment of uses or erection of structures having qualities which would not meet the specific intent clauses or performance standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and which are not consistent with their environmental setting. C. The approval of the application as conditioned is in the best interests of the public health, safety and general welfare. D. General site considerations, including site layout, vehicular access, circulation and parking, setbacks, height, walls, public safety and similar elements have been designed to provide a desirable environment for the development. E. General architectural considerations, including the character, scale and quality of the design, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, building materials and colors, screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting, and similar elements have been incorporated into the project in order to insure compatibility of this development with its design concept and the character of adjacent buildings and uses. F. General landscape considerations, including the locations, type, size, color, texture and coverage of plant materials, provisions for irrigation, maintenance and protection of landscaped areas and similar elements have been considered to insure visual relief to complement buildings and structures and to provide an attractive environment for the public. -1- G. The project is consistent with the policies in the General Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby conditionally approve PA 87-044 Site Development Review as shown by materials labeled "Exhibit A" on file with the Dublin Planning Department subject to the approval of the related Conditional Use Permit and to the following conditions: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of building and grading permits and establishment of user and shall be subject to Plannin~ Department review and approval. 1) Development on the site shall generally conform to the plans prepared by William Glass Associates, Arthitects, dated received March 16, 1987, and June 22, 1987, and by R. Louise DeValle dated received June 22, 1987, and labeled Exhibit "A" on file in the Dublin Planning Department, as modified by the following Conditions of Approval and those requirements of affected agencies, and associated Conditional Use Permit (PA 87-043). 2) The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Police Services Standard Commercial Building Security Requirements (Attachment 1). 3) The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Site Development Review Standard Conditions (Attachment 2). 4) The Applicant sha%l complete and submit to the Dublin Planning Department the Standard Plant Material, Irrigation and Maintenance Agreement (Attachment 3). ARCHTECTURAL Exterior colors and materials for the exterior building modifications shall be subject to final review and approval by the Planning Director, and shall be consistent with those of the existing structure. All ducts, meters, air conditioning equipment and other mechanical equipment on the structure shall be effectively screened from view with materials architecturally compatible with the materials of the existing structure. The proposed trash compactor area and loading dock shall be screened with materials architecturally compatible with the materials of the existing structure. DEBRIS/DUST/CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Measures shall be taken to contain all trash, construction debris, and materials on-site until disposal off-site can be arranged. The Developer shall keep adjoining public streets free and clean of project dirt, mud, and materials during the construction period. The Developer shall be responsible for corrective measures at no expense to the City of Dublin. Provision of temporary construction fencing shall be made subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and the Building Official. DRAINAGE 7) No drainage shall flow across property lines. Downspouts shall drain through the curb of the concrete walks around the building. 8) Where storm water flows against a curb, a curb with gutter shall be used. The flow line of all asphalt paved areas carrying waters shall be slurry sealed at least three feet on either side of the center of the swale. 9) Any areas within the parking lot with pond water shall be corrected to eliminate ponding subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 10) Drainage and improvement plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. FIRE PROTECTION 11) The Applicant shall comply with all DSRSD Fire Department requirements including, but not limited to: -2- a) Exit signs shall be installed at required exit doorway and where necessary to clearly indicate direction of egress. b) Exit signs shall be internally or externally illuminated. c) Fire extinguishers shall be located every 75' of travel distance and shall be of a 2A-10B:C type. d) Aisleways must be maintained and clearly identified. e) An automatic fire protection sprinkler system will be required under the awning located in the lawn and garden center. f) All gates located in the lawn and garden center must be equipped with panic hardware. SIGNAGE 12) Ail signage shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director. LIGHTING 13) Exterior lighting shall be provided and shall be of a design and placement so as not to cause glare onto adjoining properties or onto Dublin Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road. L~ghting used after daylight hours shall be adequate to provide for security needs (1 1/2 foot candles). Wall lighting around the entire perimeter of the building shall be supplied to provide "wash" security lighting. The Applicant shall provide photometrics and cut sheets subject to the review and approval of the Planning Director. LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION PLANS 14) A final detailed Landscape and Irrigation Plan (at 1 inch ~ 20 feet or larger), along with a cost estimate of the work and materials proposed, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director. Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be signed by a licensed landscape architect. Final landscape plans shall indicate general plant pallet with common and botanical names and container size and growth rate. The Developer shall sign and submit a copy of the City of Dublin Landscape Maintenance Agreement. The final Landscape Plan shall be generally consistent with preliminary landscape plans prepared by R. Louis DeValle dated received by the Planning Department June 22, 1987, and with the Staff Study dated July, 1987. l?) The Applicant shall include on the final landscape plan the following items (also see Staff Study dated July 10, 1987): a. Minimum six-foot width required for landscape strips between parking spaces. b. Increase and intensify landscaping within parking lot area closest to the store entrance. The length of landscape fingers and islands projecting into parking area shall be a minimt~ of two feet less than the length of the adjacent parking space. Provide a minimum one-foot wide raised curb or equivalent on landscape fingers and islands adjacent to parking stalls to allow pedestrian access. Provide planting and staking detail. Trees must be double-staked. Increase number of trees in each parking lot end island to provide a minimum of two 15-gallon trees per island, subject to review and approval of the Planning Director. -3- Landscaping shall not obstruct the site distance of motorists, pedestrians or bicyclists. Except for trees, landscaping at drive aisle intersections shall not be higher than 30" above the curb. MISCELLANEOUS 19) The Applicant shall be responsible for correction of deficiencies in existing frontage improvements, such as chipped curb or sidewalk, as identified by and subject to approval of the City Engineer. 20) All parking spaces shall be double-striped. Handicapped and compact parking spaces shall be appropriately identified on pavement. 21) The landscape-walkway-drive aisle area adjoining the northeast corner of the Target Store bulding shall be modified to promote better delineation between pedestrian walkway and vehicular travel areas. This shall be accomplished by continuing the raised concrete walkway around the corner of the building which may transition back to the existing grade alignments approximately 50' west of the intersection of the two drive aisles (see Staff Study dated January, 1986), subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 22) The Applicant shall provide a minimum of two "shopping cart return" areas within the east parking lot area and a minimum of one "shopping cart return area" within the north parking lot area. The shopping cart return areas shall be appropriately located at the end of the parking aisles and shall be subject to review and approval of the Dublin Planning Department. 23) Prior to issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall submit for review and approval a final Site Plan (1" - 20') in conformance with the Conditions of Approval. Said plans shall be fully dimensioned, accurately dra~zn, and prepared and signed by a licensed civil engineer, architect or landscape architect. 24) The Applicant and Property O~er shall provide the City with a letter of intent agreeing to the following: The Applicant shall fund up to $4,000.00 for a traffic and parking study of the site during the Christmas shopping season (Thanksgiving through Christmas). The consultant and scope of work for the study shall be determined by the Dublin Planning Department. The result of the study will be used to evaluate the "downtown plaza" activity center and additional landscaping needs. The Applicant shall participate in a meeting with the major tenants and merchants associations in the downtown area to discuss the downto,~rn plaza concept. Said meeting shall occur early next year (February 1988). 25) The Applicant shall secure building permits within six months of the effective date of this permit or said permit shall be void. 26) The permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. 27) The Applicant/Property Ovner shall provide for the installation of appropriate on-site signage to designate the property as a "Private Property - Customer Parking Only" site. Signs shall be subject to review and approval by the Polices Services Department prior to installation. 28) The Applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the City Engineer for any work within the public right-of-way. 29) This approval is for an outdoor plant nursery use at the Target Store, 7200 Amador Plaza Road. STORAGE AND EXTERIOR ACTIVITIES: 3o) Outdoor storage or display of merchandise is expressly prohibited except when located within the approved outdoor nursery area, or unless authorized by subsequent Conditional Use Permit or Administrative Conditional Use Permit approvals for special promotional events. All demonstrations, -4- 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. MISCELLANEOUS: 31) Prior to occupancy, the Applicant shall establish a 4' (minimum clear width) pedestrian walkway extending from the northeast corner of the Target Store along the westerly edge of the access road and extending to the southwest corner of the intersection of the shopping center entry and .Amador Valley Boulevard, or to show to the satisfaction of the Planning Director that diligence has been pursued to accomplish the condition. If, upon request for occupancy, it is the desire of the Applicant to request additional time to satisfy this condition, the request shall be taken to the Planning Commission as another public hearing item for consideration by the Commission. The materials used for new pedestrian wa.lkways shall be of a uniform design, and shall be subject to review and approval of the Planning Director. Those portions of walkways adjoining parking areas shall be raised 6" (minimum) above the parking drive/aisle surface and shall provide for a minimum 2' vehicle overhang. 32) The Planning Director shall have the discretion to make minor adjustments to these conditions as determined necessary to reflect the outcome of the requirements called for in conditions related to easements specified in the related Conditional Use Permit Resolution of Approval (Planning Commission Resolution No. 87 - 054). 33) Except as specifically altered by these Conditions of Approval, development shall comply with the conditions established for S-646. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of July, 1987. AYES: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Mack and Raley NOES: None ABSENT: None ATTEST: Planning Commission C~person -5-