HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso 95-11 PA 94-052 Crosswinds Auditorium and Parking Expansion RESOLUTION NO. 95-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PA94-052 CROSSWINDS CHURCH EXPANSION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF THE CHURCH AUDITORIUM SEATING CAPACITY OF 700
PERSONS BY 484 ADDITIONAL PERSONS AND TO ALLOW 81 OFF-SITE PARKING SPACES AT
6780 SIERRA COURT IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE THE INCREASED SEATING CAPACITY OF
THE CHURCH,LOCATED AT 6444 SIERRA COURT.
WHEREAS,Mr. Marty Cutrone, Executive Pastor of CrossWinds Church,has filed an
application requesting Conditional Use Permit approval to allow the expansion of the church
auditorium seating capacity of 700 persons by 484 additional persons and to allow 81 off-site
parking spaces at 6780 Sierra Court in order to accommodate the increased seating capacity of
the church, located at 6444 Sierra Court,in the M-1, Light Industrial District; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on March
20, 1995; 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 a Negative Declaration has been adopted
(Planning Commission Resolution No. 95-10). The project will not have a significant effect on the
environment; 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:
A. The proposed expansion of the church will serve the public need by providing increased
opportunity for spiritual worship,counseling and community activities within the City of
Dublin.
B. The proposed church expansion use will be properly related to other land uses,
transportation and service facilities in the immediate vicinity,as the proposed use, as
conditioned and temporary,will be compatible to said land uses,transportation and service
facilities in the immediate vicinity.
C. The proposed church expansion use 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 and conditions of approval will be met.
D. The proposed church expansion 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 the
proposed use is compatible as a temporary use,with the adjacent light industrial district
uses.
E. The project is consistent with the policies contained in the City of Dublin General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLED THAT THE Dublin Planning Comn„ssion does hereby
conditionally approve PA 94-052 CrossWinds Church Expansion Conditional Use Permit as shown
on 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. IPL]Planning,[B]Building,[PO] Police,[PW] Public
Works,[ADM]Administration/City Attorney,[FIN]Finance,[F]Dougherty Regional Fire Authority,
[DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District,[CO]Alameda County Department of Environmental
Health.
1. This approval is for the expansion of the CrossWinds Church facility, by increasing the
seating capacity of the church auditorium from 700 persons to 1184 persons(484
additional persons),and to allow 81 additional off-site parking spaces at 6780 Sierra
Court,to accommodate the increased seating capacity,as shown on the floor layout,site
and parking plan,consisting of 2 sheets labeled Exhibit A,prepared originally by Ambiance
Associates and modified by Cary Parsons,dated received November 22, 1994. [PL]
2. Activities of the church use shall be limited to the following: Services on Sunday;Sunday
School; Child-Care during Services only;Weekday evening activities;recreation room
(auditorium);smaller meeting rooms;classrooms;lobby;small church bookstore and
Administrative Offices. [PL]
3. The Applicant shall utilize the additional 81 off-site parking spaces at 6780 Sierra Court for
auditorium use only during the entire duration of this use permit approval. The Applicant
and Property Owner shall continue to maintain the 175 on-site parking spaces at 6444
Sierra Court at all times and throughout the duration of this use. [PL,B, P0]
4. The Applicant shall install a public sidewalk along the entire frontage of 6780 Sierra Court,
within 1-year of the effective date of approval of this Conditional Use Permit. Prior to the
issuance of a building permit,the Applicant shall submit a"Completion Bond"to the
satisfaction of the Public Works Director,to guarantee the installation of the public
sidewalk. [PW,B,PL]
5. All improvements within the public right-of-way,including curb,gutter,sidewalks,
driveways,paving and utilities,shall be constructed in accordance with approved
standards and/or plans and may be constructed only after an encroachment permit has
been issued. [PWI
6. The Applicant and/or Property Owner shall be responsible for correcting deficiencies,if
any,in the existing frontage improvements along 6780 Sierra Court,to the satisfaction of
the Public Works Director and shall be accomplished at no expense to the City. [PW]
7. Occupancy within the auditorium shall be regulated by the provisions established in the
Uniform Building Code. The Applicant shall obtain Building Permit approval for the bleacher
installation and the required exiting needed for the auditorium prior to occupancy and/or
use. IB,PL]
8. The Applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that all activities related to the church be
maintained in a manner which minimizes the impacts on surrounding businesses. [PL,B]
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9. All weekday evening meetings and activities of the church shall begin after 6:00 p.m. [PL,
PO1
10. All signs for the church shall be subject to the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance.
Temporary portable"sandwich board type"signs for the purpose of directing traffic for
parking shall be allowed and may only be used to facilitate parking on or off the church
site and said signs shall only be placed at the entrances to the church property and the
adjacent properties to enhance parking accessibility. [PL1
11. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements and regulations of the Dublin
San Ramon Services District,Dougherty Regional Fire Authority,Dublin Police Services and
the Dublin Building Inspection Department. [DSR, F,B1
12. The Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the church site in a clean and litter-free
condition at all times. [PL1
13. No loudspeakers or amplified music shall be permitted to project outside of the enclosed
church building. [PLl
14. This Conditional Use Permit approval shall supersede the previously approved Conditional
Use Permit, PA 92-038. This approval shall be valid until Auqust 27, 1997. The approval
of the Conditional Use Permit may be extended an additional two(2)years by the Zoning
Administrator,in compliance with Section 8-94.2 of the Zoning Ordinance,upon the
determination that the conditions are being complied with and remain adequate to ensure
that the stated findings will continue to be met. The Applicant must submit a written
request for the time extension prior to the expiration date of the use permit. [PL]
15. Any additional uses proposed by the church shall first be subject to Planning Director
review and approval. [PL]
16. On at least an annual basis,this Conditional Use Permit approval shall be subject to Zoning
Investigator review and determination as to compliance with the Conditions of Approval.
[PL1
17. This approval shall become null and void,in the event the approved church use ceases to
operate for a continuous one year period. [PL]
18. 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 may be subject
to the issuance of a citation. [PL]
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of March, 1995.
AYES: Commissioners Zika,Geist,Jennings,Johnson,and Lockhart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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