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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 Lighthouse Bible Book Store CUPTO: FROM: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: CITY OF DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: August 19, 1991 Planning Commission Planning Staff Mop' {.- Victor Mettle✓oroject Planner GENERAL INFORMATION: PROJECT: APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: PA 91-053 Lighthouse Bible Book Store Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit request to allow the relocation of a book store within the Dublin Place Retail Center from the previously approved location at 7140 Amador Plaza Road to a new location within the center, at 7044 Amador Plaza Road. Sandra Hill & Kerry Crider Lighthouse Bible Book Store 7044 Amador Plaza Road Dublin, CA 94568 Dublin Associates c/o T D C 2377 Crenshaw Boulevard #300 Torrance, CA 90501 Linda Whiting, Property Manager Dublin Associates 950 Tower Lane, Suite 120 Foster City, CA 94404 LOCATION: 7044 Amador Plaza Road ASSESSOR PARCEL: 941-305-30 PARCEL SIZE: 11.97± acres GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Retail/Office DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN DESIGNATION: Development Zone 7, Central Block East Mixed Use COPIES TO: ITEM NO. 8 Applicants Owners Address File PAGE OF /6 EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USE: C-1, Retail Business District Commercial Retail Shopping Center SURROUNDING LAND USE AND ZONING: North: South: East: West: ZONING HISTORY: C-3344: C-1, Retail Business District Retail Shopping Center C-1, Retail Business District Retail Shopping Center C-1, Retail Business District Retail, Theater and Restaurant C-1, Retail Business District Shopping Center, Office/Bank On March 15, 1978, the Zoning Administrator of Alameda County approved a Conditional Use Permit for Dublin Associates to construct and operate a bank with drive -through lanes; theater; racquetball court; gasoline retail sales; exterior display of plant materials; sales and installation of automobile parts and accessories in a C-1 District on Assessor's Parcel No. 941-305-12 (portion of which is now 941-305-30). PA 83-031: On June 24, 1983, the Planning Director approved a Sign Program for Dublin Place Shopping Center. PA 83-058: PA 84-032: PA 84-052: PA 85-025: On September 29, 1983, the Planning Director approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit for a two-day Dublin Place Merchants Association Festival in the parking lot of the shopping center. On June 4, 1984, the Planning Director approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit for a two- day Western Day Community Faire in the parking lot of the shopping center. Between September 14, 1984 and August 29, 1986, the Planning Director approved three Administrative Conditional Use Permits for two-day Dublin Founder's Week Celebration/Community Art and Craft Fair (PA 84-052, PA 85-079 and PA 86-088) in the parking lot of the shopping center. On March 28, 1985, the Planning Director approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit for a 14- day go-cart race track for Gad -About -Go -Carts in the parking lot of the shopping center. -2- PAGE OF /4? PA 86-038: PA 87-046: PA 87-136: PA 91-012: On May 9, 1986, the Planning Director approved a three-day circus in the parking lot of the shopping center for Circus Vargas. On April 23, 1987, the Planning Director approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit for a five-day carnival for New Vista Christian Schools in the parking lot of the shopping center. On October 8, 1987, the Planning Director approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit for a five-day carnival for New Vista Christian Schools in the parking lot of the shopping center. On March 18, 1991, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a bookstore for Lighthouse Bible Bookstore at 7140 Amador Plaza Road. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Section 8-48.1 permits retail uses, except bookstore in a C-1 District. Section 8-94.0 states that conditional uses must be analyzed to determine: 1) whether or not the use is required by the public need; 2) whether or not the use will be properly related to other land uses, transportation and service facilities in the vicinity; 3) whether or not the use will materially affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity; and 4) whether or not the use will be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards established for the district in which it is located. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This project has been found to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA under Section 15301, Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the August 19, 1991 hearing was published in the local newspaper, mailed to adjacent property owners, and posted in public buildings. -3- PAGE 3 OF /•5 BACKGROUND: On March 18, 1991, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit Application PA 91-012 for Lighthouse Bible Book Store to allow the operation of a book store at 7140 Amador Plaza Road (Attachment 3). On July 26, 1991 the Applicant submitted an application requesting a new Conditional Use Permit to allow the relocation of the book store from 7140 Amador Plaza Road to a larger tenant space at 7044 Amador Plaza Road within the same shopping center. The Applicant indicated that the relocation is necessary to accommodate an increased volume of business. The previous Conditional Use Permit (PA 91-012) was approved for only the address at 7140 Amador Plaza Road, not anywhere else within the shopping center, thus the need for a new Conditional Use Permit approval. ANALYSIS: The Applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the relocation of a book store within the Dublin Place Shopping Center from a previously approved location at 7140 Amador Plaza Road to a new location at 7044 Amador Plaza Road within the same shopping center. The Applicant proposes to relocate to the new tenant space on September 3, 1991. Staff interprets Section 8-48.1 to mean that a Conditional Use Permit must be obtained to operate a book store in a C-1 District. The intent of this requirement is to regulate and control the establishment of various types of book stores which may be incompatible with the commercial uses of the zoning district. The Applicant proposes to maintain the same type of merchandise and the hours of operation as at the current location. The store is open six days a week (Monday through Saturday) and the same hours of operation are generally from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except on Thursday evenings when the store may remain open until 7:30 p.m. The use is not anticipated to create any problems for the existing commercial tenants at the new location in the shopping center and is compatible with the other uses in the vicinity. Moreover, as a specialty store, the use supports the character of the vicinity as set forth in the Downtown Specific Plan. A condition of approval has been included in the draft resolution allowing the Planning Director to administratively approve a relocation request within the same shopping center and on the same parcel of land, thereby eliminating the need for a new Conditional Use Permit should Applicant want to relocate again. -4- pAnE 0 5 RECOMMENDATIONS: FORMAT: 1) Open public hearing and hear Staff presentation. 2) Take testimony from Applicant and the public. 3) Question Staff, Applicant and the public. 4) Close public hearing and deliberate. 5) Adopt resolution (Exhibit B) approving PA 91-053, Lighthouse Bible Book Store Conditional Use Permit to allow the relocation of a book store from 7140 Amador Plaza Road to 7044 Amador Plaza Road, or give Staff and Applicant direction and continue the matter. ACTION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution (Exhibit B) approving Conditional Use Permit application PA 91-053 for Lighthouse Bible Book Store at 7044 Amador Plaza Road. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A: Exhibit B: Site Plan and Store Layout Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit PA 91-053 Background Attachments: Attachment 1: Location/Zoning Map Attachment 2: Applicant's Written Statement Attachment 3: Resolution #91-020 approving Conditional Use Permit PA 91-012. -5- PAGE OF /----. City of ®ublin P P 0 V4, ByfiAt#4144r CO:,r 41t/dJ Date:AtfiLLIAL14% Resolution Edo "--^P eicl. 0 U ;)Ir..Qr RECE) VED JUL 26 1991 4; \Q42 j ctz-a_ P—c DUBLIN PLANNING q_ 440t- I CTL 5Lp-T WALL knot( or' r P,-,nPof,A(e/ - u5e ceNrre,: ,4 6 \lel-F-LOW S/\LE .-v CftRJS ?n� EXHIBITA 1 PAGE 7 OF /4--- DUBLIN RACE PRoPosSI> N9141 J-oCATioti „ 7052. 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El Tonto 7,434s1 Nola * Part Parking Amador Valley Road Coco s 13.400s1 EXHIBIT' A - pilot 475' 3 RESOLUTION NO. 91 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 91-053 LIGHTHOUSE BIBLE BOOK STORE TO ALLOW THE RELOCATION OF A BOOK STORE IN A C-1 DISTRICT AT 7140 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD TO 7044 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD WHEREAS, Sandra Hill and Kerry Crider, representing Lighthouse Bible Book Store, filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the relocation of a book store in a C-1 zoning district from 7140 Amador Plaza Road to 7044 Amador Plaza Road; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on August 19, 1991; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be categorically exempt under Section 15301, Class 1 ; and WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the application be conditionally approved; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that: A. The proposed project will serve a public need by providing a location in Dublin for the general public to purchase Christian -related books and items and church supplies. B. The use will be properly related to other land uses and transportation and service facilities in the vicinity, as the proposed use will be compatible to the type and nature of operations typically found in the neighborhood. C. The use, under all circumstances and conditions of this particular case, will not materially adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, as all applicable regulations will be met. D. The use will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards established for the district in which it is to be located as conditions have been applied to insure conformance with the zoning regulations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby conditionally approve PA 91-053 Lighthouse Bible Book Store Conditional Use Permit to allow the relocation of a book store in a C-1 District in the Dublin Place Shopping Center at 7140 Amador Plaza EXHIBIT t PAGE � OF /5 Road to 7044 Amador Plaza Road within the same center as generally depicted in Exhibit A stamped approved and on file with the Dublin Planning Department and subject to the following conditions of approval: 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 subject to Planning Department review and approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL] Planning, [B] Building, [PO] Police, [PW] Public Works, (ADM] Administration, [FIN] Finance, [Fj Dougherty Regional Fire Authority, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District, (CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health. 1. This approval is for PA 91-053 to allow the operation of a specialty bookstore selling a variety of books and other retail merchandise as generally depicted on the plans labeled Exhibit A dated received by the Planning Department on July 26, 1991. [PL] 2. This approval supercedes previous Conditional Use Permit approval PA 91-012. 3. No loudspeakers or amplified music shall be permitted outside the enclosed building. [PL, PO] 4. The Applicant shall control activities connected to this use so as not to create a nuisance to the existing businesses or shoppers. [PL] 5. On an annual basis, this use shall be subject to Zoning Investigator review and determination as to compliance with the conditions of approval. [PL] 6. Should the Applicant desire to relocate the book store to an alternate location in the shopping center and on the same parcel of land (APN 941-305-30) during the effective period of this permit, such a move shall not occur without prior review and written approval of the Planning Director. [PL] 7. This permit shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or conditions of this permit shall be subject to citation. [PL] PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of August, 1991. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: Planning Commission Chairperson - 2 • - mi F. G I E• o� = c \tea! M m ..vuce rw - -� CITY -OF-- SANTINA + . r)UBLIN—=-- .---=THOMPSON INC. - - .. _ • IW w5 Y�1 C�—i C.L .—.l I. -- ._ -- CALICOR NIA pU6l1M > n A PART .OF THE ZONING--MAP--- i PAGE w OF /5- LIGHTHOUSE BIBLE BOOK STORE 7044 Amador Plaza Road Dublin, Calif. 94568 We are a retail Christian Bookstore devoted to serving the people in the areas of Dublin, Pleasanton, and San Ramon. We are a bookstore that specializes in Christian related books, Bibles, music, cards, gifts, videos and church supplies. Our purpose is to glorify God. We are open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, from 9:30 to 5:30. Beginning September 1st, 1991 we will be open on Thursday evenings until 7:30. We help sponsor many local church and community events, including fund raisers for Dublin High School and Valley Christian Schools. RECEIVED JUL 26 1991 DUBLIN PLANNING ifI-os3 PAGE `/ OF 4-5 __ RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 020 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVINGPA;91012'.LEGHTHOUSE BIBLE BOOK STORE TO ALLOW THE` OPERATION'OFA BOOK STORE IN A C-1 DISTRICT AT 7140 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD WHEREAS, Sandra Hill.and Kerry Crider, representing Lighthouse Bible Book Store, filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a book store in a C-1 zoning district at 7140 Amador Plaza Road; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on March 18, 1991; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be categorically exempt under Section 15301, Class 1 ; and WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the application be conditionally approved; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that: A. The proposed project will serve a public need by providing a location in Dublin for the general public to purchase Christian -related books and items and church supplies. B. The use will be properly related to other land uses and transportation and service facilities in the vicinity, as the proposed use will be compatible to the type and nature of operations typically found in the neighborhood. C. The use, under all circumstances and conditions of this particular case, will not materially adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, as all applicable regulations will be met. D. The use will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards established for the district in which it is to be located as conditions have been applied to insure conformance with the zoning regulations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby conditionally approve PA 91-012 Lighthouse Bible Book Store Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a book store in a C-1 ATTACHMENT 3 PAGE OF 45 District at 7140 Amador Plaza Road with the following conditions of approval: 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 subject to Planning Department review and approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval. FPL1 Planning, fB1 Building, fP01 Police, fPW1 Public Works. 1. This approval is for PA 91-012 to allow the operation of a specialty bookstore selling a variety of books and other retail merchandise as generally depicted on the plans labeled Exhibit A dated received by the Planning Department on January 31, 1991. [PL] 2. No loudspeakers or amplified music shall be permitted outside the enclosed building. [PL, PO] 3. The Applicant shall control activities connected to this use so as not to create a nuisance to the existing businesses or shoppers. [PL] 4. On an annual basis, these uses shall be subject to Zoning Investigator review and determination as to compliance with the conditions of approval. [PL] 5. This permit shall be revocable forcause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms and conditions of this permit shall be subject to citation. [PL] PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of March, 1991. AYES: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham and North NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Rafanelli and Zika ATTEST: 4t0(/)42/\--612, Planning Director `. Planning Commission Chairperson 2 - ATTACHMENT 3 PAGE/.3 OF /5 DU3LI\ PCE Dublin boulevard 6.72C6.1 L 6940 6349 E: Parking r L 17,1 Carrc , s 5,17Cs j ��U t115va2 J?.�: I g• I i c 1C- 7C63 65:6 6?72 1 K-K:...:: `M'+ i Detailed Section Icy •P, Us Mon!c-.7,v.ary P;_ d 131,46.3 Parking A:rper, ApF6arce 5,1185' VLea Pet Sta c ds 3.6C\S 6.6CO Taiga! 111,413 I madot ?kV-2AOad f�,t--OIZ i r LIN PLANNING ' Cr!a�raC:re s Cocc's1Earer s . 17.i:OX i 11'--tis El brio Cc.-._x.1 s +. PA91-01 . 714S10s?.wI 714.° AMOCR P1r17,1r Parking Amador Valley (load 7.43ei jAN _ 91 ATTACHMENT 3 • R C` . 2cem 52rrc 5ol.ne,_ \ccm ;i�eLvc a • c.o. 1: 1 !biSY!o; 1s1 f• • _At(,;Yi 1: 0i3play� »r rsbi_ 1 s T oR E 0 �, ;�����,, ;r, �, ',: '(' d /g, /9 f/ c�iOtJli RECEIVEb 1-ol-1_.. 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