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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-2014 PC Minutes Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, May 13, 2014 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in the City Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Chair Bhuthimethee called the meeting to order at 7:00:59 PM Present: Chair Bhuthimethee; Vice Chair Goel; Commissioners Do, O'Keefe, and Kohli; Jeff Baker, Assistant Community Development Director; Kit Faubion, City Attorney; Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner; Marnie Delgado, Senior Planner; and Debra LeClair, Recording Secretary. Absent: None ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA— NONE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS — On a motion by Cm. Kohli and seconded by Cm. Do, on a vote of 4-0-1, with Cm. O'Keefe abstaining since he was absent from that meeting, the Planning Commission approved the minutes of the April 29, 2014 Special meeting, with modifications. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — NONE CONSENT CALENDAR— NONE WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS — 8.1 PLPA-2014-00008 - Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion - Site Development Review, Planned Development Rezoning and related Stage 2 Development Plan Amendment, and CEQA Addendum. Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner, presented the project as outlined in the Staff Report. Chair Bhuthimethee opened the public hearing. Dr. Sabri Arac, Quarry Lane School, spoke in favor of the project. He gave a description of the school and spoke regarding its history and accomplishments. Cm. Kohli asked what percentage of Dublin residents are students at the school. Dr. Arac responded that their students are mostly from the Tri-Valley area, with a large percentage from Dublin. He stated that they also have students from Livermore, San Ramon, Fremont and Walnut Creek. Cm. Do asked where the cafeteria is currently located. 'ftaarniaag Cortmicsioil `lay 13,2014 gutar 9festing 4'ca g e 83 Dr. Arac stated that there is a tent that provides a covered eating area for the students, between the parking lot and Building 1. Cm. Do asked if the cafeteria will be available to all students. Dr. Arac answered yes. Cm. Do asked if the kitchen will be moved from Building 1 to the new building. Dr. Arac answered that the kitchen will not be moved. Chair Bhuthimethee asked if he will be replacing the seven trees that will be removed with this project. Dr. Arac stated that there are a lot of trees on the project and on the hills behind the project. Chair Bhuthimethee asked if he would agree to replace the trees somewhere on the site. Dr. Arac answered yes. He stated that every year the students plant trees and felt that the trees will be replaced. Chair Bhuthimethee closed the public hearing. Cm. Do stated that she is in support of the project and felt it will add more opportunities at the school for studying science and engineering and preparing the students for the future. Cm. O'Keefe agreed with Cm. Do and was in support of the project. Cm. Kohli agreed and was in favor of the project and investing in education and ways to improve the education environment for students. He asked Chair Bhuthimethee about the seven trees that are being removed and if she wanted the Applicant to replant the trees in another location or replace them with more mature trees. Chair Bhuthimethee answered that, when trees are planted, a 24 inch box size tree is typically used. She felt that there is a lot of slope in the area and that trees would help absorb some of the water as well as stabilize the slope. She felt that any opportunity to shade an impervious surface would also be a good addition. Cm. Kohli agreed with Chair Bhuthimethee regarding the seven trees needing to be replaced and felt that replacing those trees with more mature trees would be favorable. He stated that, if Chair Bhuthimethee wanted to add a Condition of Approval to replace the trees, he would be in favor of discussing the issue, but had no further comment regarding the project. Cm. Goel stated that he is in favor of the project as proposed and felt it was good to have a school like Quarry Lane in Dublin. He stated that he is in support of removing the tent structure for a permanent structure and that he is also in support of the theater. He suggested the school could provide opportunities for children to learn about different plant habitats, and if they planted a tree while in elementary school, they could grow up with the tree. He stated that he is in support of biking and walking to school and would like to see more support for that, but was not proposing a Condition of Approval. csanning commission Way 13,2014 'Regular 51leettriy `cs g e I 84 Chair Bhuthimethee also concurred'with the Planning Commissioners and was in support of the project.' She stated that she was impressed with the achievements of the students, particularly the girls in science and engineering. She asked that the Applicant replace the seven trees that are to be removed and proposed to add a Condition of Approval to replace the trees with 24 inch box trees somewhere on the site. On a motion by Chair Bhuthimethee and seconded by Cm. Kohli, on a vote of 4-0-1, Cm. Goel abstained, the Planning Commission adopted the following resolutions, with the addition of a Condition of Approval which states that: the seven trees shall be replaced with seven 24 inch box trees, somewhere on the site: RESOLUTION NO. 14 - 21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A CEQA ADDENDUM FOR THE QUARRY LANE SCHOOL PHASE III EXPANSION AT 6363 TASSAJARA ROAD RESOLUTION NO. 14 - 22 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE 6363 TASSAJARA ROAD TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT AND APPROVING THE RELATED STAGE 1/2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR THE QUARRY LANE SCHOOL PHASE III EXPANSION RESOLUTION NO. 14 - 23 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR A NEW 13,102 SQUARE.FOOT BUILDING AT QUARRY LANE SCHOOL 6363 TASSAJARA ROAD NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS — 9.1 PLPA-2013-00031 - Update to the Housing Element of the General Plan Marnie Delgado, Senior Planner, presented the project as outlined in the Staff Report. Planning Commission ;lay 13,2014 4< uZ zr Meeting Page 1 85 Chair Bhuthimethee asked if the Planning Commission will review the draft Housing Element after it has been reviewed by the City Council and the State has indicated it is certifiable. Ms. Delgado answered that the complete Draft Housing Element is part of the current Staff Report which will be submitted to the State for review. Mr. Jeff Baker, Assistant Community Development Director, stated that once the Draft Housing Element is assembled, it is sent to the State to confirm that they would certify it. He stated that the document would then go forward for adoption. Cm. Goel asked if the Street Design Criteria shown in Appendix C-53, Table C-31, are minimum requirements or are they the City's existing guidelines and was the document reviewed by City's Traffic Engineer. Ms. Delgado answered that:.they are the existing criteria and there is no proposal to modify them as part of this process. Cm. Goel asked why it would not be modified. Mr. Baker responded that they are the existing City standards and are noted here for reference, and there has not been a need for modification. Cm. Goel stated that there is a 24 foot excess from the right-of-way lines, in addition to the curb- to-curb, and asked if that was accurate. Mr. Baker answered yes. Cm. Goel stated that his continued concern is, as the City continues to expand, there is no future capacity for right-of-way dedication. He asked if the City is not attempting to review or analyze this information or is the future build out conditions fully accommodated within these right-of-way setbacks. Mr. Baker answered that the future build out conditions are accommodated with the right-of- ways. Cm. Goel asked what traffic calculation that was based on. Mr. Baker answered that, in Eastern Dublin, the traffic calculation is based on the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and the anticipated development that would occur with that plan. Cm. Goel stated that he will continue to push for an evaluation of those criteria because the calculation numbers are based on older information and felt that the situation would not change within the eight years the Housing .Element would be certified. He asked if the Planning Commission moves forward with the table, does it preclude future changes to right-of-way standards. He felt that this information is tying the City to the 2014 information. Mr. Baker responded that the information is pulled from existing City standards that anticipates build out of the City and the right-of-way requirements based on traffic studies, also taking into fanning ,`ornrni;sion Ilay 13,2014 (pguf r l/leeting 2'a g e 86 consideration'pedestrian and bicycle needs. The Housing Element would not be the document to make that change, but it doesn't mean the standard cannot be amended in the future. Cm. Goel asked if the City would have to restart the process with the State if there was a change to the City Standards. Mr. Baker answered no. Chair Bhuthimethee stated that the population projection mentioned in the document was 54,200 in 2020: She felt that the City population has already exceeded that number. Ms. Delgado stated that ABAG projected the population would be 54,200 in 2020, but the current population is approximately 53,000. On a motion by Cm. Do and seconded by Cm. Goel, on a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 14 - 24 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO SUBMIT THE DRAFT 2015-2023 HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR REVIEW CITY-WIDE OTHER BUSINESS - NONE 10.1 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from the Planning Commission and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by the Planning Commission related to meetings attended at City Expense (AB 1234). ADJOURNMENT— The meeting was adjourned at 7:52:38 PM Respectfully submitted, • P anning Commi sion Chair ATTEST: 1 r Jeff Baker Assistant Community Development Director G:IMINUTES12014IPLANNING COMMISSIOM05.13.14 FINAL PC MINUTES(CF).doc Planning Comrtairsion May 13. 2014 ogurar! eeting 2'a g e 187