HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.1 PA 90-099 Goodwill Industries CUPCITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: January 22, 1991
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Staff
PREPARED BY: Victor Mettle( Project Planner ,MO'V
SUBJECT: PA 90-099 Goodwill Industries Conditional Use
Permit
GENERAL INFORMATION:
PROJECT:
Conditional Use Permit request to allow the
operation of a self-contained 25' long, 8'
wide, 13' tall trailer for use as a
donation/recycling station in the northwest
portion of the Pak'n Save shopping center
parking lot.
APPLICANT: Goodwill Industries
Art Collins, Donation Services Manager
1301 30th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
PROPERTY OWNER: Property Development Associates
Attn: Viola Wong, Regional Property Manager
7677 Oakport Street, Suite 520
Oakland, CA 94621
LOCATION: Northwest portion of the Pak'n Save Shopping
Center, 6633 Dublin Boulevard
ASSESSOR PARCEL: 941-205-9-6
PARCEL SIZE:
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION:
EXISTING ZONING
AND LAND USE:
10.64± acres
Retail/Office & Automotive
C-2, General Commercial District,
Commercial Retail Shopping Center
ITEM NO. g•I
COPIES TO: Applicant
Owner
Address File
CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: January 22, 1991
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Staff
PREPARED BY: Victor Mettle, Project Planner ,MWV
SUBJECT: PA 90-099 Goodwill Industries Conditional Use
Permit
GENERAL INFORMATION:
PROJECT: Conditional Use Permit request to allow the
operation of a self-contained 25' long, 8'
wide, 13' tall trailer for use as a
donation/recycling station in the northwest
portion of the Pak'n Save shopping center
parking lot.
APPLICANT: Goodwill Industries
Art Collins, Donation Services Manager
1301 30th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
PROPERTY OWNER: Property Development Associates
Attn: Viola Wong, Regional Property Manager
7677 Oakport Street, Suite 520
Oakland, CA 94621
LOCATION: Northwest portion of the Pak'n Save Shopping
Center, 6633 Dublin Boulevard
ASSESSOR PARCEL: 941-205-9-6
PARCEL SIZE:
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION:
EXISTING ZONING
AND LAND USE:
10.64± acres
Retail/Office & Automotive
C-2, General Commercial District,
Commercial Retail Shopping Center
ITEM NO. g• I
COPIES TO: Applicant
Owner
Address File
SURROUNDING LAND
USE AND ZONING:
ZONING HISTORY:
PA 83-051:
North: PD, Planned Development District
Automotive/auto related sales and
service uses
South: C-2, General Commercial District
Retail Commercial and Office Uses
East: C-2, General Commercial District
Automotive sales and service
station
West: C-2, General Commercial District
Retail Commercial and Office Uses
Between October 17, 1983 and January 24, 1986, the
Planning Director approved three Administrative
Conditional Use Permits (PA 83-051, PA 85-075 and
PA 86-008) to allow the operations of one -day pet
vaccination clinics.
PA 83-055: On December 6, 1983, the Planning Commission
approved a one -day pet vaccination clinic.
PA 83-077: On November 16, 1983, the Planning Director
approved a Site Development Review request for a
wall mounted sign for Liquor Barn.
PA 85-006: On January 24, 1985, the Planning Director
approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit
for promotional advertising display for Pak'n
Save.
PA 85-015:
PA 86-027:
PA 88-023:
On March 1, 1985, the Planning Director approved a
Site Development Review request for a freestanding
sign and wall mounted signs for Pak'n Save.
On May 5, 1986, the Planning Commission approved a
Conditional Use Permit for a three day pet
vaccination clinic. On May 16, 1986, a member of
the Dublin City Council appealed the decision of
the Planning Commission. On May 29, 1986, the
Applicant withdrew the application.
On April 28, 1988, the Planning Director approved
a Site Development Review request to remodel
portions of the exterior facade of the existing
Liquor Barn. On May 2, 1988, the Applicant
appealed the Planning Director's action to the
Planning Commission. On June 28, 1988, the
Planning Commission accepted withdrawal of the
appeal.
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PA 88-078:
PA 89-134:
PA 90-052:
PA 90-098:
On September 19, 1988, the Planning Commission
approved a Conditional Use Permit request by 20/20
Recycle Centers to establish a recycling center in
the parking lot. This permit expired on
September 28, 1989.
On November 17, 1989, the Planning Director
approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit
to allow the operation of a Christmas tree lot in
the parking lot.
On June 28, 1990, 20/20 Recycle Centers applied
for renewal of PA 88-078. However, the Applicant
withdrew the application on August 10, 1990,
citing low volume of business and contract
termination with grocer as reasons for withdrawal.
On November 18, 1990, the Planning Director
approved an Administrative Conditional Use Permit
to allow the operation of a Christmas tree lot in
the parking lot.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: _
Section 8-61.0 of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended by
Ordinance 17-84, requires that (in any zoning district) a
Conditional Use Permit be obtained from the Planning Commission
for the operation of recycling centers which would collect, sort
and temporarily store glass, metals and other reusable materials
(it does not allow for processing activities to occur).
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: Categorically exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, Section
15303, Class 3(e) and Section 15311, Class 11 - Installation of
new accessory structures and placement of minor structures
accessory to existing commercial facilities.
NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the January 22, 1991 hearing was
published in the local newspaper, mailed to adjacent property
owners, and posted in public buildings.
ANALYSIS:
The Applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use
Permit to allow the operation of a recycle/donation center in the
parking lot area of the Pak'n Save Shopping Center. The Zoning
Ordinance requires an approved Conditional Use Permit in order to
operate a recycling center at the proposed site.
The use is not anticipated to create any special problems
for the existing commercial tenants at the shopping center.
The use will consist of placing a self-contained truck
trailer standing 13 feet in height, with a length of 25 feet and
a width of 8 feet in the northwest portion of the parking lot of
Pak'n Save Shopping Center (see Exhibit A).
The hours of operation for the station are 9:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. seven days a week. A Goodwill employee will be present
at the trailer during business hours to issue vouchers and
receipts to donors and to keep the surrounding area clean.
During non -business hours, the recycling/donation station trailer
doors will be secured and locked.
The usual concerns regarding these types of use are the
trailer's impact on parking, circulation and access, visual
impact, and after -hour donations left outside the trailer.
However, the location at the Pak'n Save Shopping Center
(next to Liquor Barn) does not hinder traffic circulation and is
placed in under-utilized parking area. Staff recommends that the
maximum number of parking spaces to be used for the
recycling/donation center be limited to four. Ample, convenient
parking is available in the center and within the vicinity of the
main entries of the site's uses. The location is away from
public streets and screened by parking lot landscaping,
convenient and visible for customers and is not a hindrance to
traffic circulation.
In response to the issue of after-hours donation items left
outside the trailer, the Applicant indicated that Goodwill trucks
regularly check donation sites after hours to pick up any items
that might be left outside the trailer. A condition of approval
has been included in the draft resolution (Exhibit B) to ensure
the site is maintained in a litter free condition and requiring
items to be stored inside the truck trailer and prohibiting items
from being left outside the trailer for more than 12 hours.
Another condition of approval has been included in the draft
resolution which requires the Applicant to maintain on -site
informational signs, visible after hours, which clearly show the
hours of operation, drop-off instructions for unattended after
hours, and a 24-hour emergency or complaint telephone number.
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Since March 28, 1989, the Applicant has operated a donation
station on Amador Valley Boulevard without any zoning violation
complaints.
The Applicant has been informed by a letter from the
Assistant City Manager that a recycling facility permit and a
recycling transporter permit must be obtained prior to beginning
operation of the use. A condition of approval has been included
in the draft resolution to ensure that these permits are
obtained.
The Applicant's proposal has been reviewed by the applicable
public agencies. Conditions of approval have been included in
the draft resolution.
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 approving Conditional Use Permit,
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 90-099 for Goodwill
Industries.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A:
Exhibit B:
Project Plans, Site Plan and Elevations
Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
PA 90-099
Backaround Attachments:.
Attachment 1: Location Map
Attachment 2: Applicant's Written Statement
Attachment 3: Assistant City Manager's letter to Applicant
concerning requirements for recycling permits
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REC'E1VED
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DUBLIN PLANNING
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PA 90-099 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES RECYCLING/DONATION STATION
FOR A 25 FOOT LONG TRAILER IN THE PARKING LOT AREA
OF THE PAK'N SAVE SHOPPING CENTER
WHEREAS, Arthur Collins, representing Goodwill Industries, filed
an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of
a 25 foot long truck trailer for a recycling/donation station in the
parking lot near Pak'n Save, 6605-6633 Dublin Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-61.0 of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended by
Ordinance 17-84, requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit to
operate a recycling center in any zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on
said application on January 22, 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 15303, Class 3(e) and
Section 15311, Class 11; 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 use is required by the public need in that it provides a
location for the general public to drop off reusable items.
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, if permitted, under all circumstances and
conditions of this particular case, will not materially
affect adversely 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.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby conditionally approve said application as shown on the attached
Exhibit A subject to the following conditions:
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.
1. This approval is for the Recycling/Donation Station use, which
shall consist of a truck trailer located in the northwest portion
of the Pak'n Save Shopping Center parking lot at 6605-6633 Dublin
Boulevard, as generally depicted on the site plan labeled Exhibit
A
2. The maximum number of parking spaces to be occupied by the
Recycling/Donation Station shall be limited to four.
3. The Applicant shall obtain an annual Recycling Permit and
Recycling Transporter Permit for the site as required by
Resolution 26-86.
4. The recycling/donation station shall not interfere with or
obstruct vehicular access or movement within the parking lot.
5. The hours of operation shall be from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7
days a week. After hours, the trailer shall be locked and
secured.
6. The Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the
Recycling/Donation Station in an attractive and functionally
operative manner.
7. The Applicant shall take all necessary precautions to ensure that
the areas surrounding the truck trailer are maintained free of
litter and other debris. All recyclable and donated materials
shall be stored inside the trailer, and no items shall be left
outside the trailer for more than 12 hours.
8. The Applicant shall control activities connected to this use so
as not to create a nuisance to the existing businesses or
shoppers.
9. The Applicant shall maintain on -site signage clearly indicating
hours of operation, drop-off instructions for unattended after
hours and a 24-hour emergency or complaint telephone number.
Said signage shall be limited to two signs, each a maximum of 8
square feet of area, and said signage shall be visible after
hours subject to Planning Director review and approval.
10. The supermarket for which the recycling/donation facility is
located shall post, in a convenient, visible location within the
supermarket, entrances and exists, the location of the
recycling/donation facility.
11. The Applicant shall submit evidence to the Planning Director that
appropriate State and City licenses, permits or certificates to
operate the recycling/donation station have been obtained.
12. Should the Applicant desire to move the trailer to an alternate
location on the project site during the effective period of this
permit, such a move shall secure City Planning Department review
and approval a minimum of two weeks prior to its relocation.
13. This approval shall become null and void in the event the
approved use ceases to operate for a continuous one-year period.
14. This permit shall be revocable for cause 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.
15. On an annual basis, these uses shall be subject to Zoning
Investigator review and determination as to compliance with the
conditions of approval.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of January, 1991.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
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GENERAL DATA REQUIRED
A. Address or Location of Property:
Pac & Save # 3107
6633 Dublin Blvd, Dublin CA.
B. Assessor Parcel Number (s): 941 - 205 - 9 - 6
C. Site area: parking lot D. Present Zoning: C-1 Retail Business Distr
E. Existing Use of Property: B-1 Commerri a l Retail Shopping Center
F. Zoning and Existing Use Of Surrounding Property:
Zone Existing Uses
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G. Detailed Description of Proposed Use of Property:
mr,e project entails the placement of one 200 sq. foot trailer as a
donation / re-cvclina station for Goodwill Industries. The station will
fulfill PAC & SAVE on site re-cvclii(i�ntinue on separate sheet if necessary)
rv. TYPE OF APPLICATION
Check type of planning permit(s) being requested:
❑ Administrative Conditional Use Permit
[] Boundary Adjustment
E] Conditional Use Permit
❑ General Plan Amendment
[] Planned Development
❑ Other:
❑ Rezoning
❑ Sign
❑ Site Development Review
❑ Subdivision Map
❑ Variance
v. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Planned Development: (See Planned Development .Rezoning Submittal Requirements)
B. Subdivision Map: (See Subdivision Map Submittal Requirements)
C. Any Other Planning Permit: (See General Submittal Requirements)
vI. PROCESSING (See_Planning Application Cover Letter)
vie. REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS
Most questions related to the Planning Application should be directed to the Dublin
Planning Department, however, scene concerns might be addressed directly by another
appropriate department or agency:
1. City of Dublin: 2. Dublin San Ramon Services District:
Building Inspection:(415) 829-0822 Fire: (415) 829-2333
Engineering: (415) 829-4916 Water, Sewer, Garbage: (415) 828-0515
Planning: (415) 829-4916
Police: (415) 829-0566 2
7nnf 7 - Alameda County Flood Control: (415) 443-9300
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requirements. A Goodwill employee will be present at the trailer during
hours of operation 10:a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily (7 days) to issue receipts
and keep the surrounding area clean. During non -business hours the
donation recy-cling station will be secured and locked. All recyclables
and donations will be self contained. After hours a Goodwill truck will
make pick-ups of any items which might have been left by donors. During
the day a pick-up delivery vehicle is available on an on -call basis.
Whenever the trailer gets full it will then be replaced. (normally once
a week, depending oh volume). Vouchers will be issued to donors on all
CA redeemables such as aluminum cans, glass & plastics, and accepted at
the Pac & Save and any of Goodwills retail outlets.
As a community service, the station provides Dublin residents a convenient
method for donating their used goods to Goodwill Industries. From a
business perspective however, the Donation Station is in fact the
lifeblood of our nonprofit organization. It is our primary method of
collecting our merchandise, i.e, used goods. Sales proceeds from our
business (e.g., Goodwill Store) operations provide sole financial support
for our on-the-job training and job placement services that serve
vocationally handicapped adults in th greater East Bay. The direct benefit
to Dublin is related to the extent to which local residents may participate
in our human service programs. Otherwise, the Dublin operation helps the
support the entire business and therefore vocationally handicapped people
from throughout Alameda, Contra Costa and Solano counties.
As an additional community benefit, the donation of used goods to
Goodwill Industries helps to keep those goods out of the waste stream
and ultimately out of landfills, or dumps. The person who donates a piece
of used clothing or a household item to Goodwill, rather than throwing it
away, is helping to protect the environment by "recycling" that item and
preventing it from becoming garbage. The community wins, the environment
wins, and ultimately, handicapped and disadvantaged people win by
benefiting from Goodwill's human services programs.
RECEIVED.
OCT 30 '1990
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January 7, 1991
P.O. Box 2340, Dublin, California 94568
• City Offices, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568
Mr. Art Collins, Donation Services Manager
Goodwill Industries
1301 30th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
RE: Application for Recycling Services
Dear Mr. Collins:
RECEIVED
JAN-91991
DUBLIN PLANNING
The Planning Department has advised me of your pending application for a
Recycling Facility at the Pak n Sav store on Dublin Boulevard. The
Planning Department is processing a Conditional Use Permit, which
addresses land use issues.
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of requirements for a
"Recycling Facility Permit" and a "Recycling Transporter Permit." As a
practical matter, these permits cannot be issued until you have obtained
land use approval. However, I wanted to transmit information which will
provide you with an understanding of these permits. I will recommend to
the Planning Department that obtaining these permits should be a
condition of your use permit.
Enclosed are the following documents:
1. Recycling Facility Permit
2. Recycling Transporter Permit
3. Copy of Chapter 5.32 (Solid Waste Management) of the Dublin
Municipal Code
Please note that the Facility Permit requires a $25.00 fee and the
Transporter Permit requires a $50.00 fee.
If you have any questions after reviewing these materials, please feel
free to contact me at 833-6650.
Paul S. Rankin
Assistant City Manager
Enclosures
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