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Home My WebLink About12-09-2014 PC Minutes 't{J 0'1% Planning Commission Minutes k, � � Tuesday, December 9, 2014 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, in the City Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Chair Bhuthimethee called the meetin g to order at 6:59:27 PM Present: Chair Bhuthimethee; Vice Chair Goel; Commissioners Do and Kohli; Jeff Baker, Assistant Community Development Director; Kit Faubion, City Attorney; Seth Adams, Assistant Planner; and Debra LeClair, Recording Secretary. Absent: None. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA — NONE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS — On a motion by Cm. Do and seconded by Cm. Goel, on a vote of 3-0-1 with Cm. Kohli abstaining because he was absent from that meeting, the Planning Commission approved the minutes of the October 28, 2014 meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — NONE CONSENT CALENDAR — NONE WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS — 8.1 PLPA-2014-00037 Heartbeat Lounge Conditional Use Permits for a Minor Amendment to the Planned Development Zoning District (PA 98-047) to expand the list of conditional uses to include a Nightclub and a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a Nightclub (karaoke club) at Ulferts Center. Seth Adams, Assistant Planner, presented the project as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Goel asked about the number of vacant tenant spaces at Ulferts Center. Mr. Adams answered that he did not have the vacancy information available at this time. Jeff Baker, Assistant Community Development Director, responded that the parking calculation included any vacant units. Cm. Kohli asked if there would still be 5 surplus parking spaces if all the units were occupied. Mr. Adams answered yes. Cm. Goel asked if Staff had received any comments from adjacent business owners. canning Commission <7ecemSer 9,2014 ;gular!Meeting Wage 154 Mr. Adams answered that there had been no comments or inquiries from business owners or the general public. Cm. Goel asked if the project would be subject to a sound ordinance. Mr. Adams answered yes; in addition to the noise ordinance, Condition of Approval #21 specifies that the "Applicant shall control all activities..." Cm. Goel asked if the resolution would limit the Applicant to wine and beer only. Mr. Adams answered no; the type of State alcohol permit they are seeking only allows wine and beer, but they would be able to obtain a State alcohol license for liquor in the future, if desired. Chair Bhuthimethee asked for the definition of nightclub. Mr. Adams read the definition from the Zoning Ordinance. Chair Bhuthimethee asked if Police or Fire had any issues with nightclubs. Mr. Baker stated that both Police and Fire reviewed the project and provided comments and conditions to their satisfaction. Chair Bhuthimethee opened the public hearing. Calvin Kam, Applicant, spoke in favor of the project. He spoke regarding his experience with karaoke and how the project came about. He stated that the Ulferts Center is part of the Dublin community and has taken part in many community events. Cm. Do asked how the business operates. Joe Zheng, manager at Heartbeat Karaoke Lounge, discussed how the business operates, and also spoke regarding their other locations. Cm. Do asked if there have been any problems with customers who have been turned away. Mr. Zheng answered that comes with the business but the majority of their customers are family groups and large parties with no problems. Cm. Do asked if there have been any security problem in other locations. Mr. Zheng answered no. Cm. Do asked about the music selection. Mr. Zheng answered that they have English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. They have also added a Vietnamese section and they are working on some additional music selections. Cm. Kohli asked if they offer Indian music. Mr. Zheng responded that they are working on getting some Indian music. o'I nning Commission (December 9,2014 Rcgu(xr!Meeting 4'rzge 1 155 Cm. Goel asked when they anticipate opening. Mr. Zheng answered that it will be approximately 6 months. Chair Bhuthimethee closed the public hearing. Cm. Kohli stated that he is in support of the project and felt it would be a fun addition to the City. Cm. Goel stated that he is in support of the project and suggested including a professional recording room for those people in the community who don't have a place to record. He also felt the project will be a welcome addition to the City. Cm. Do stated that she is in support of the project and agreed with the other Planning Commissioners. She felt that Dublin is lacking for nighttime activity and also felt that this project is a welcome addition to the City. Chair Bhuthimethee stated that she is in support of the project and agreed that the project will be a nice addition to Dublin and thanked the Applicant for choosing Dublin. On a motion by Cm. Goel and seconded by Cm. Kohli, on a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 14-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT (PA 98-047) TO EXPAND THE LIST OF CONDITIONAL USES TO INCLUDE A NIGHTCLUB AND APROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A NIGHTCLUB (KARAOKE CLUB) AT 4288 DUBLIN BOULEVARD, SUITE 210 NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE 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). 10.2 Mr. Baker gave a requested Bikeways Master Plan update regarding the implementation of the freeway overcrossings. He stated that the Public Works staff worked with Pleasanton staff to implement the bikeways improvements to the San Ramon Road/I-580 overcrossings and continue to coordinate regarding the other overcrossings throughout the City. Cm. Kohli asked if the overcrossing at El Charro/Fallon Road is maintained by Livermore or Pleasanton. Mr. Baker responded that all 3 cities are responsible for that Tranning Commission December 9,2014 Regular Meeting 2'age 1 156 area. Cm. Kohli asked if that area is also on the table for discussion. Mr. Baker answered yes. 10.3 Mr. Baker spoke regarding the Planning Commission vacancies and when they will be filled by the City Council. He also reminded the Planning Commission that at the first meeting in January they will need to select a new chair and vice chair. 10.4 Mr. Baker informed the Planning Commission of the dates of the League of CA Cities Planning Commissioner conference which will be held in Newport Beach March 4th to 6th, 2015. 10.5 Mr. Baker informed the Planning Commission that the City Council will look at their strategic plan and will be meeting with various commissions to receive their input. He stated that the meeting is anticipated to be scheduled for Saturday, March 21st; no times have been set as yet. ADJOURNMENT — The meeting was adjourned at 7:39:18 PM Respectfully submitted, / A A . t-- - PIa'hning Commission Chair ATTEST: Jeff Baker Assistant Community Development Director Planning Commission Decen er 9,2014 11{iqu1ar;i eeting (Page i 157