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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-09-2003 PC MinutesCALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, September 9, 2003, in the Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Chair Fasulkey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Fasulkey, Jennings, King and Machtrnes; Jeri Ram, Planning Manager; Andy Byde, Senior Planner; Michael Porto, Planning Consultant; and Maria Carrasco, Recording Secretary. Absent: Cm. Nassar ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - None MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - August 26, 2003 were approved with one minor clarification to the RV Ordinance. ORAL COMMUNICATION - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.1 PA 02-020 & PA 02-021 Toll Brothers - Dublin Ranch Areas A-2 & A-3 Development Agreement. An Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Toll Brothers. The Development Agreement is required by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. Items included in the Development Agreement include, but are not limited to, the financing and timing of infrastructure; payment of traffic, noise and public facilities impact fees, improvements of roads and general provisions. Cm. Fasulkey asked for the staff report. Mr. Porto advised the Planning Commission stated that these are the last two development agreements for Area A. This Ordinance, approving Development Agreements between the City of Dublin and Toll Brothers, is required by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. Items in the Development Agreements include, but are not limited to, the financing and timing of infrastructure; payment of traffic, noise and public facilities impact fees; oversizing of roads and general provisions. Staff recommends the Planning Commission open the Public Hearing, deliberate and adopt the Resolution recommending the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving Development Agreements for Areas A-2 and A-3 between the City of Dublin and Toll Brothers. Cm. Fasulkey opened the public hearing and asked if there were any questions for staff. Cm. Jennings asked if the Exhibits are the same as last time. Mr. Porto stated each development agreement has two Exhibits: the legal description and Exhibit B. He explained that the applicant is not present. Cm. Fasulkey asked if there were any other questions; hearing none he closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. On motion by Cm. Machtmes seconded by Cm. Jennings, by a vote of 4-0-1 with Cm. Nassar absent, the Planning Commission unanimously approved RESOLUTION NO. 03-45 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS FOR PA 02-020 & 02-021 TOLL BROTHERS - DUBLIN RANCH AREAS A-2 & A-3 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 8.2 PA 03-047 The Well Christian Community Church Conditional Use Permit. This is an application proposing a new church to be located within an existing industrial building in a M-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district located at 6533 Sierra Lane. The proposed church would be approximately 12,000 square feet in size and would be located within an existing building. Cm. Fasulkey asked for the staff report. Mr. Byde advised the Commission that the Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to establish a new church located at 6533 Sierra Lane. The proposed church would be located within an existing industrial building in a M-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district. The proposed church would be 10,800 square feet in size and would be located entirely within the existing building. The applicant has not proposed any exterior modifications to the building. According to the Building Official, any change in occupancies requires the building to meet the code requirements of the proposed occupancy. The current parking demand for the building is 50 parking spaces. The building has 152 parking spaces assigned and immediately adjacent to the building. The proposed church would be 10,800 square feet in size and, according to the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance, would require 1 parking space per 50 square feet of non-fixed seating in the assembly area and 1 parking space per classroom. The assembly area is 4,800 square feet, which would require 96 parking spaces. The four proposed classrooms would require an additional four parking spaces for total required parking of 100 stalls. The total required parking for the industrial building, including the church, would be 150 parking stalls, based on the current and proposed tenant roster. The site would have adequate parking because there are 152 parking stalls to serve the building. Additionally the majority of the tenants within the building are industrial/warehouse type uses, which require 1 per 400 square feet and 1 per 1000 square feet, respectively. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit to establish a new church within the 10,800 square foot tenant space located at 6533 Sierra Lane Cm. Jennings asked what type of signage is proposed for the church. Mr. Byde stated that they have not proposed any signage. Any signage that they do request will need to be approved through a building permit and consistent with the Master Sign Program for the center. Cm. Jennings asked if that includes permanent and temporary signage. Mr. Byde responded they are limited to banner type signage. A-frame signs are not permitted. Cm. Fasulkey asked if there were any other questions; hearing none he asked if the applicant was present. Evan Simmons, Applicant for the Well Church, thanked the Planning Commission and stated the church appreciates the opportunity to serve the Dublin community. It has been a very positive experience working with the City Staff. Cm. Jennings asked if The Well has other facilities in the Tri Valley area. Mr. Simmons responded yes. Their current location is in San Ramon, which they have outgrown, thus the inclination to look for a better location with additional space. Cm. Jennings asked if the name is The Well, A Christian Community. Mr. Simmons responded yes. Cm. Machtmes asked Mr. girnmons if they foresee any problems with the area and going into an industrial space. Mr. Simmons explained that they view the location as a very ideal location. It has great freeway access and the light industrial nature of the complex is not a bother at all. Cm. Jennings stated she had a difficult time finding the location. She asked how the church congregation would find it. Mr. Simmons said they may use a banner and advertise the direction to the location. Cm. Fasulkey asked if there were any other comments from the public; hearing none he closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. On motion by Cm. Machtmes, seconded by Cm. King, by a vote of 4-0-1 with Cm. Nassar absent, the Planning Commission unanimously approved RESOLUTION NO. 03-46 A REsOLUTIoN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING PA 03-047 THE WELL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A NEW CHURCH WTFHIN A 12,000~ SQUARE FOOT TENANT SPACE LOCATED AT 6533 SIERRA LANE _ ~ _ NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None OTHER BUSINESS (Commission/Staff Informational Only Reports) Ms. Ram gave an update on upcoming projects. Cm. Machtmes stated he was not receiving his mail in a timely manner. mail be sent on a more frequent basis. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. ATTEST: Planni~ He requested that his ~Piar~C'~mmission~/f~rper son