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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 85-049 PA89-003 ExxonRESOLUTION NO. 85-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COM/~ISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 85-073 TEXACO FOOD STORE CONIDITONAL USE PERMIT/SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW 7840 APLADOR VALLEY BLVD. WHEREAS, Michael J. Major Civil Engineers (Applicant) and Texaco, Inc. (Owners) request approval of a Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review application for the proposed remodeling of an existing Type A Service Station at 7840 Amador Valley Blvd. (to add a convenience food store), more specifically described as APN 941-305-20-2; and WHEREAS, the adopted City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit to amend the range of uses and/or services of a Type A Service Station; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on October 7, 1985; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given to all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, this application has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and has been found to be categorically exempt; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review will not have significant environmental impact; and WHEREAS, the Staff report was submitted recommending that the Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review application be approved; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above setforth; and WHEREAS, the proposed land use, if conditionally approved, is appropriate for the subject property in terms of being compatible to existing land uses in the area and will not overburden public services; NOW THEREFORE, Commission finds: BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Planning a) Modification and expansion of the uses of the existing Type A service station to add a convenience food store provides for the public need to provide a range of services not readily available in the City; b~ c) The uses will be properly related to other land uses, and transportation and service facilities in the vicinity, as the proposed uses of the building are compatible when compared to the type and nature of operations typically found in retail business district areas and the uses currently in operation in the immediate vicinity; The uses will not materially adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be materially detrimental to the publc welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, as all applicable regulations will be met; d) The uses will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards established for the District in which they are to be located; e) The approval of the Conditional Use Permit will be consistent with the Dublin General Plan; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby conditionally approve said Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review application as shown by materials labelled Attachment 3, on file with the Dublin Planning Department, subject to the following conditions: 1. Operation of the convenience food store-Type A service station shall be as generally as shown on the site and floor plans and as described by the applicant's written statement, collectively submitted with the application and dated received August 20, 1985. Development shall be subject to final review and approval by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of a building permit and shall be subject to the conditions listed below. 2. The permit is issued to the owner, Texaco, Inc., only and shall not be transferable. 3. The permit for the food convenience store shall be valid for a period of two (2) years, at which time the applicant may request an administrative extension for an additional five (5) years from the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may grant the extension upon making a determination that the findings made as part of this resolution remain applicable. Failure to establish the use within one year of the effective date of the permit will cause the permit to become null and void. 4. No loudspeakers or amplified music shall be permitted outside the enclosed building. All activities associated with food convenience store shall be conducted entirely within enclosed building. 5. Ail signs established at this site shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director as regards size, location, copy, construction materials and design. 6. Comply with the requirements of the Dublin Building Inspection Department. 7. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall submit a letter documenting that the requirements of the D.S.R.S.D. - Fire Department have been, or will be, satisfied. 8. Development shall comply with the City of Dublin Police Services Standard Commercial Building Security Requirements. 9. The two existing pole mounted signs indicating the types of credit cards that are honored at the subject service station shall be removed, the total aggregate area of the existing monument sign and the four existing free standing/portable price signs shall be modified as necessary to conform with the maximum aggregate sign area allowed by the existing sign ordinance regulations. Any modifications to the existing monument sign shall be subject to the Site Development Review process. It is recommended that the gasoline pricing information be "formalized" into a modified monument sign. 10. Formal on-site parking for a minimum of six parking spaces shall be developed as generally depicted in the Staff Study prepared for this project and dated September, 1985. An alternate scheme may be utilized if approved by the Planning Director. 11. The proposed remodeling/addition shall utilize exterior materials to match or compliment the existing exterior materials. The brick veneer of the screen wall at the southwest corner of the site shall be repaired. 12. Existing "yard lights" shall be repaired, replaced or modified as necessary to be brought up to "first-class" operational status and to prevent glare unto adjoining properties or along Amador Valley Blvd. or Regional Street. Lighting utilized shall be of an energy efficient nature. Replacement of the existing lighting system with a more up to date pole mounted lighting system is recommended, foot candle and photometric patterns shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director. 13. correct deficiences in the existing frontage improvements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, (e.g., cracked, offset sidewalks). 14. The applicant shall formally close off vehicular through traffic around the southwest corner of the building by way of installation of landscaping and parking improvements as generally depicted on Staff Study B prepared for this project and dated September, 1985. Alternatively, subject to review and approval by the Planning Director, the location of the existing telephone booth may be modified in conjunction with the adjustment to the free standing screen wall at the southwest corner of the service station to provide adequate room for vehicular passage. 15. The landscaping plan shall be modified to include the planting of 15 gallon sized trees of a species and location determined acceptable to the Planning Director. A minimum of fifteen new trees shall be planted on this site. 16. The food convenience store use established under this permit shall be subject to review after the one-year anniversary of initial occupancy to determine compliance with the above conditions or what additional requirements may be needed. The Planning Director may refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for disposition at that time. 17. At any time during the effectiveness of this approval, the approval shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. PASSED, APPROVED ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 1985. AYES: John Alexander Valerie Barnes Eddie Jo Mack David Petty Brian Raley NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: Planning Commission Chairman Planning Director