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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso 22-11 PLPA-2021-00018 Infiniti Dealership SDRReso. No. 22-11, Item 6.1, Adopted 07/26/2022 Page 1 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 22-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO THE SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT (RESOLUTION NO. 21-10) FOR THE INFINITI AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP PLPA 2021-00018 (APN 985-0027-028-00) WHEREAS, on November 23, 2021, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 21- 10 approving a Site Development Review Permit to allow construction of a new approximately 10,461-square-foot Infiniti automobile dealership on a 5.39-acre parcel of the Kaiser Commercial property. The proposed development and application are collectively known as the “Project;” and WHEREAS, on June 28, 2022, the applicant submitted a request to modify the exterior of the building to implement Infiniti’s latest design standards and corporate branding; and WHEREAS, the proposed modification are limited to the exterior of the building and include new showroom windows, canopy, materials and color scheme. The building footprint and other site improvements remain unchanged; and WHEREAS, the Project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) because the proposed changes to the approved Site Development Review Permit are limited to the architectural design of the building exterior and would not expand the footprint of the building or make alterations to the site; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report for the Planning Commission, dated July 26, 2022, and incorporated herein by reference, described and analyzed the Project; and WHEREAS, on July 26, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the Project at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use independent judgement and considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth; and WHEREAS, proper notice of the public hearing was given in all respects as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin does hereby make the following Site Development Review Permit findings and determinations regarding the Project: A. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) of the Zoning Ordinance, with the General Plan, and any applicable Specific Reso. No. 22-11, Item 6.1, Adopted 07/26/2022 Page 2 of 4 Plans and design guidelines because: 1) the proposed Project provides an orderly, attractive and harmonious development compatible with the site’s environmental constraints and with surrounding properties and development; 2) the proposed design changes use contemporary, high-quality materials and finishes in compliance with the design guidelines of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and Community Design and Sustainability Element of the General Plan; and 3) the proposed design changes conform to the architectural criteria as stated in the Stage 2 Development Plan as required by Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) Section 8.104.020.B. B. The proposal is consistent with the provisions of Title 8, Zoning Ordinance because: 1) the architecture for the Project provides an appropriate pedestrian scale which is well- suited to the use; 2) the proposed design changes are consistent with the design requirements of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan; 3) the overall Project is compatible with the planned Nissan dealership on the site and consistent with the total development potential for entire Kaiser Commercial property as stated in the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan; 4) the proposed development is compatible with the General Plan land use designation of Medical Campus/Commercial which allows for automobile sales; and 5) the proposed Project meets the intent of the Dublin General Plan which discourages projects that do not relate well to the surrounding developments and the proposed Project is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood that includes office, residential and commercial uses. C. The design of the project is appropriate to the City, the vicinity, surrounding properties, and the lot(s) in which the project is proposed because: 1) the proposed changes to the architecture of the Project provides an appropriate pedestrian scale which well-suited to the use; 2) the proposed design changes are consistent with the design requirements of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan; 3) the proposed development is compatible with the General Plan land use designation of Medical Campus/Commercial which allows for automobile sales; and 4) the proposed Project meets the intent of the Dublin General Plan which discourages projects that do not relate well to the surrounding developments and the proposed Project is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood that includes office, residential, and commercial uses. D. The subject site is suitable for the type and intensity of the approved development because: 1) the proposed Project does not modify the type and intensity of the previously approved project which is within the density requirements of the Planned Development Zoning District, the General Plan, and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan; 2) the Project continues to provide for its own infrastructure and required services and is designed to include sufficient vehicular and pedestrian access, with parking to support the uses; and 3) the density of the site is consistent with the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. E. Impacts to existing slopes and topographic features are addressed because : 1) the proposed Project is limited to modifications to the exterior of the building which does not impact the site design, layout or other improvements; and 2 ) future approval of grading and improvement plans will enable the site to be modified to suit the project, which will be developed for the site in accordance with City policies and regulations. Reso. No. 22-11, Item 6.1, Adopted 07/26/2022 Page 3 of 4 F. Architectural considerations including the character, scale and quality of the design, site layout, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, screening of unsightly uses, lighting, building materials and colors and similar elements result in a project that is harmonious with its surroundings and compatible with other developments in the vicinity because: 1) the architectural style and materials will be consistent and compatible with the contemporary architectural style, colors, and materials being utilized on other commercial projects in the City; 2) the Project is utilizing traditional building forms with contemporary, high -quality materials and finishes in compliance with the design guidelines of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan; and 3) the size and scale of the development will be similar to other buildings in the project vicinity. G. Landscape considerations, including the location, type, size, color, texture and coverage of plant materials, and similar elements have been incorporated into the project to ensure visual relief, adequate screening and an attractive environment for the public because: 1) the proposed Project is limited to architectural changes to the exterior of the building and does not modify the building footprint or other site improvements; 2) the approved landscape plan for the Project is compatible with the landscape plan approved as part of the Nissan dealership (PLPA-2019-00003) and provides additional landscape around the building and in area within the parking fields of the project building; and 3) the Project’s landscaping is consistent with other commercial development in the vicinity and conforms to the requirements of the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. H. The site has been adequately designed to ensure the proper circulation for bicyclist, pedestrians, and automobiles because: 1) the proposed Project does not alter the previously approved circulation of the site which was reviewed for conformance with City policies, regulations, and best practices and have been designed with multi-modal travel in mind; and 2) development of this Project will conform to the major public improvements already installed allowing patrons the safe and efficient use of these facilities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin does hereby approve the modification to the Site Development Review Permit for exterior modifications to the Infiniti Automobile Dealership, as shown on the project plans dated July 7, 2022, and included as Exhibit A, subject to the conditions of approval in Resolution No. 21-10. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of July 2022 by the following vote: AYES: Grier, Thalblum, Tyler, Wright NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Reso. No. 22-11, Item 6.1, Adopted 07/26/2022 Page 4 of 4 ______________________________ Planning Commission Chair ATTEST: ______________________________ Assistant Community Development Director KA I S E R R O A D