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RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 39
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND THE
EXISTING PLACE OF WORSHIP WITHIN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M-1) ZONING
DISTRICT AND A PARKING REDUCTION FOR SHARED PARKING AT THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6533 SIERRA LANE (APN 941-0205-020)
P A 05-022
WHEREAS, Evan Simmons, the Applicant, has requested approval of a Conditional Use Permit to
allow a 11,198 square foot expansion of the existing Well Christian Community Church, and a parking
reduction for shared parking for property in the Light Industrial (M-l) zoning district at 6533 Sierra Lane;
and
WHEREAS, a complete application for the above noted entitlement request is available and on file
in the Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted project plans dated received April 20 and June 15, 2005;
and
WHEREAS, a Parking Study was prepared by Omni Means Engineers to evaluate the request for a
Parking Reduction for Shared Parking; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State guidelines
and City environmental regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impact and
that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, This project is categorically exempt ffom the environmental review requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities); and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted outlining the issues surrounding the request; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on said application on
June 28, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and
testimony herein above set forth and used their independent judgment to make a decision; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that the proposed project is appropriate for the
subject site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Dublin City Council does hereby make the
following findings and determinations.
A. The proposed use and related structures are compatible with other land uses, transportation and
service facilities in the vicinity because it is located within an existing building and the existing on
and off-site parking is adequate to serve the existing, proposed and future uses.
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B. The proposed use, as conditioned, will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or
working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and will not be
injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood because the proposed use will operate
during no peak hours for surrounding uses and will be adequately conditioned to ensure that the
operation has had no recognizable negative impacts.
C. The proposed use, under all circumstances and conditions of this permit, will not be injurious to
property or improvements in the neighborhood because the proposed use will be operated completely
within an existing and enclosed building.
D. There are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to
ensure that the proposed use and related structures would not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, and welfare because the proposed use will be operated completely within an existing building
that is serviced by all appropriate utilities and inffastructure.
E. The subject site is physically suitable for the type, density and intensity of the use and related
structures being proposed because the existing roadway network leading to the site and the existing
on-site parking is adequate to serve the proposed use.
F. The proposed use will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses, development regulations, and
performance standards established for the Light Industrial (M-l) zoning district.
G. The approval of this Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and will
provide a service to the community that is consistent with the intent of the Industrial/Business Park
General Plan Land Use designation.
BE IT FURTHERED RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find the
following requirements for a parking reduction for shared parking can be met:
A. The Conditional Use Permit findings can be made.
B. A sufficient number of on and off-site spaces are provided to meet the greatest parking demands of
the participating use types and to ensure that there will not be a parking deficiency. Satisfactory
evidence is provided that the use types, by their natures and operating times, will not conflict with
each other. Overflow parking will not adversely affect any adjacent use. A Parking Study was
prepared by Omni Means Engineers to identify the existing parking demand for the overall center and
for sub-areas within the center. The overall peak parking demand for the church will occur on
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby approve a
Parking Reduction for Shared Parking for the Sierra Business Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby approve P A
05-022 The Well Christian Community Church Conditional Use Permit to expand the existing facility to
occupy a total of21,998 square feet of tenant space located at 6533 Sierra Lane, APN 941-0205-020. The
project approval shall be subject to compliance with the following conditions which supersede the previous
Conditions of Approval for a Conditional Use Permit contained in Resolution 03-46 (PA 03-047):
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of building
permits or establishment of use, and shall be subiect to Planning Department review and approval. The
following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the
conditions of approval: [PLl Planning, [Bl Building, rpOl Police, [PWl Public Works fADM]
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Administration/City Attorney, [FINl Finance, [Fl Alameda County Fire Department, rDSRSD] Dublin San
Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Permit Validity. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit
shall be valid for one year :trom the effective date. This
approval shall be null and void in the event the approved use
fails to be established within one year, or ceases to operate
for a continuous one-year period.
2. Revocation. The Conditional Use Permit will be revocable
for cause in accordance with Section 8.96.020.1 of the Dublin
Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or conditions
of this approval shall be subject to citation and possible
revocation.
3. Compliance. The Applicant/Property Owner shall develop
this project and operate all uses in compliance with the
Conditions of Approval of this Conditional Use Permit and
the regulations established in the Zoning Ordinance. Any
violation of the terms or conditions specified may be subject
to enforcement action.
4. Hours of Operation. Activities of the church shall be
limited to the activities listed on the Applicant's Written
Statement dated received on April 20, 2005 and the
following. Any other events and activities proposed by the
Church shall first be subject to review by the Community
Development Director.
Sunday: Two Sunday morning services (between 8:00am &
12pm) and Prayer/Worship (6pm)
Monday-Friday: Office hours (8am-4pm)
Tuesday: Mid-week services (6pm)
Wednesday: Mid-week services (6pm)
Thursday: Women's Bible Study (9:30am & 12pm)
Friday: Periodic evening activities (7pm)
Saturda : Pra er 6:30am
5. Outdoor Events. Any outside events shall be subject to the
Temporary Use Permit requirements contained in the City of
Dublin Zonin Ordinance.
6. Parking. Applicant to provide a total of 309 on and off site
parking spaces for Sunday services. Off site parking spaces
to be provided at 6591 Sierra Lane and 6723 and 6761 Sierra
Court. In the event that the adjacent property at 6591 Sierra
Lane and 6723 and 6761 Sierra Court are sold while this
Conditional Use Permit remains valid, the church will be
required to replace any off-site parking that is lost in kind, or
reduce the occu anc accordin I .
7. Noise/Nuisance. The Applicant shall control all activities on
the site so as not to create a nuisance to the surrounding
businesses and residents. No loudspeakers or amplified
music shall be permitted to project or be placed outside the
buildin .
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Signs. Any signage on site shall be subject to the sign
requirements contained ill the City of Dublin Zoning
Ordinance.
Food Preparation. No cooking or other food preparation
that would reqUIre the approval of Alameda County
Environmental Health Services is hereby approved. In the
event that food preparation is desired, the Applicant shall
submit a written request, subject to review and approval by
the Community Development Director. The Applicant will
also be required to receive proper approval by Alameda
County Environmental Health Services prior to commencing
food re aration.
Minor amendments. Modifications or changes to this
Conditional Use Permit approval may be considered and
approved by the Community Development Director, if the
modifications or changes proposed comply with Section
8.100.080, of the Zonin Ordinance.
Fees. The Applicant shall pay all applicable fees in effect at
the time of building permit issuance, including, but not
limited to, Planning Fees, Building Fees, Dublin San Ramon
Service District fees, Public Facilities fees, Tri Valley
Transportation fees, Downtown Traffic Impact Fee, Dublin
Unified School District impact fees, Alameda County Fire
Services fees, Noise Mitigation fees; Inclusionary Housing in
lieu fees, Alameda County Flood and Water Conservation
District (Zone 7) Drainage and Water connection fees. When
and if applicable and customary, credits shall be applied for
existin im rovements.
Property Maintenance. The property shall be maintained
in accordance with Section 5.64, Property Maintenance of
the Dublin Munici al Code.
Building Codes and Ordinances. All project construction
shall conform to all building codes and ordinances in effect
at the time of building permit.
Building Permits. To apply for building permits, the
Applicant shall submit eight (8) sets of construction plans to
the Building Division for plan check. Each set of plans shall
have attached an annotated copy of these Conditions of
Approval. The notations shall clearly indicate how all
Conditions of Approval will or have been complied with.
Construction plans will not be accepted without the
annotated resolutions attached to each set of lans.
Construction Drawings. Construction plans shall be fully
dimensioned (including building elevations) accurately
drawn (de ictin existin and ro osed conditions on site .
Engineer Observation. The Engineer of record shall be
retained to provide observation services for all components of
the lateral and vertical design of the building, including
nailing, hold downs, straps, shear, roof diaphragm and
structural :trame of building. A written report shall be
submitted to the City Inspector prior to scheduling the final
:trame ins ection.
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17. The restrooms have been reviewed and will be allowed
without revision at this time. Due to the limited time usage
of the buildin .
18. The maximum occupancy of the sanctuary is restricted to 600
eo Ie.
19. The storage area in the assembly area shall be separated ffom
the assembly area by a one hour occupancy separation. CBC
Cha ter 3.
20. Exit signs and emergency lighting shall be provided as
required by the CBC Chapter 10.
21. Ifkey locking hardware is used on the main door, provide a
sign above the door stating, "THIS DOOR TO REMAIN
UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS". Otherwise
the exit doors shall be openable ffom the inside without
special knowledge or effort and have lever or panic hardware
anic hardware ffom the assembl area. CBC 1003.3.1.8.
22. The sprinkler system shall be modified as necessary to
provide protection for the tenant improvement. Submit
detailed shop drawings to the Fire Department for approval
and permit prior to installation. A separate permit fee is
re uired. NFP A 13
23. Provide a fire alarm system in the space as required by CBC
303.9. The system shall be tied into the existing sprinkler
monitoring/fire alarm system for the building. Submit
detailed shop drawings to the Fire Department for approval
and permit prior to installation. A separate permit fee is
re uired. NFP A 72
24. A Knox box shall be provided at the main entry door. The
Knox box shall contain a key that provides access to the
tenant space. Order forms for the lock box are available at
the Fire Prevention office at the address above. The key can
be laced in the box durin the Fire De artment ins ection.
25. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on the tenant
space in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible
ffom the street or road ffonting the property. Said numbers
shall be laced on a contrastin back ound. CFC 902.4
26. The project shall comply with Uniform Building and Fire
Codes as ado ted b the Cit of Dublin.
27. Provide an accessible concrete walkway ffom the public
sidewalk on Sierra Lane to the building entrance per
California Building Code requirements. Said walkway shall
be 4' minimum width with compliant curb ramps at
transitions between the walkway and the drive aisle
crossings. Note that minor adjustments to the existing
landscaping and irrigation systems will be necessary to install
the walkwa .
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Provide an accessible concrete walkway ffom the parking PW /PL
area at 6591 Sierra Lane and 6723 and 6761 Sierra Court to
the building entrance per California Building Code
requirements. Said walkway shall be 4' minimum width
with compliant ramps at transition between the walkway and
the drive aisle crossin s.
Provide photometric calculations for the existing parking lot PW
and around the building that demonstrates a minimum foot-
candle lighting level of not less than 1.0 at the ground surface
for the adjacent parking area; ifthis cannot be verified
rovide additionalli htin where necessa
Applicant should repair any distressed areas of pavement PW
within the existing parking field, then seal and re-stripe the
arkin field.
The Applicant shall comply with all applicable City of PO
Dublin Non Residential Securit Ordinance re uirements
The Developer and/or Property Owner shall keep the site PO
clear of graffiti vandalism on a regular and continuous basis
at all times.
Lighting used after daylight hours shall be adequate to PO
provide for security needs (1.5 foot candles). Exterior
lighting shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the
buildin and in the arkin area.
Prior to issuance of any building permit, complete DSRSD
improvement plans shall be submitted to DSRSD that
conform to the requirements ofthe Dublin San Ramon
Services District Code, the DSRSD "Standard Procedures,
Specifications and Drawings for Design and Installation of
Water and Wastewater Facilities", all applicable DSRSD
Master Plans and all DSRSD olicies
Prior to issuance by the City of any Building Permit or DSRSD
Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon Services
District, whichever comes first, all utility connection fees
including DSRSD and Zone 7, plan checking fees, inspection
fees, connection fees, and fees associated with a wastewater
discharge permit shall be paid to DSRSD in accordance with
the rates and schedules established in the DSRSD Code.
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36. Prior to issuance by the City of any Building Permit or DSRSD
Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon Services
District, whichever comes first, all improvement plans for
DSRSD facilities shall be signed by the District Engineer.
Each drawing of improvement plans shall contain a signature
block for the District Engineer indicating approval of the
sanitary sewer or water facilities shown. Prior to approval by
the District Engineer, the Applicant shall pay all required
DSRSD fees, and provide an engineer's estimate of
construction costs for the sewer and water systems, a
performance bond, a one-year maintenance bond, and a
comprehensive general liability insurance policy in the
amounts and forms that are acceptable to DSRSD. The
Applicant shall allow at least 15 working days for final
improvement drawing review by DSRSD before signature by
the District En ineer.
37. No sewer line or waterline construction shall be permitted DSRSD
unless the proper utility construction permit has been issued
by DSRSD. A construction permit will only be issued after
all ofthe items in Condition No.9 have been satisfied.
38. The Applicant shall hold DSRSD, its Board of Directors, DSRSD
commissions, employees, and agents of DSRSD harmless
and indemnify and defend the same ffom any litigation,
claims, or fines resulting ffom the construction and
com letion of the ro . ect.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of June 2005.
AYES:
Chair Schaub, Cm. Biddle, and Fasulkey
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ABSENT:
Cm. King and Wehrenberg
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