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I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Agenda for the
Dublin Planning Commission meeting of )27dtala/ InP,/-198_, was posted
at the Dublin Library, 7606 Amador Valley Boulevard,- Dublin, California, on
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Executed this /j0day of O/! , 198' , at Dublin,
California.
Laurence L. Tong
Planning Commission Secretary by
Planning Secretary
AGENDA
CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting - Dublin Library Monday - 7:00 p.m.
7606 Amador Valley Blvd., Meeting Room March 21, 1988
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
4. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA
5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING - March 7, 1988
6. ORAL COMMUNICATION - At this time, members of the audience are permitted
to address the Planning Commission on any item which is not on the
Planning Commission agenda. Comments should not exceed 5 minutes. If
any person feels that this is insufficient time to address his or her
concern, that person should arrange with the Planning Director to have
his or her particular concern placed on the agenda for a future meeting.
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 PA 88-003 Villages at Willow Creek Sign Program Conditional
Use Permit and Variance re uest for nine directional tract signs and to exceed allowable square footage and height restrictions west of Dou hers Road north and south of Amador Valle Boulevard continued from meetin of March 7 1988.
8.2 PA 87-176 Ramirez Side and Setback Variance - A eal of Zoning Administrator action denying Variance
an attached accessor structure with a zero sideuard setbackallow where a six feet setback is typically required at 8686 Davona
Drive.
8.3 PA 88-017 Howard Johnson Hotel Lord Dublin Restaurant
Conditional Use Permit and Variance re uest to allow a second
freestandin sinnd a to e n area xceed si hei ht and setback
restrictions at 6680 Re ional Street.
9. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9.1 Resolution initiatino amendment to Zonin Ordinance to
provide conforming status to properties rendered non conformin solel because of condemnation of ro ert .
10. OTHER BUSINESS
11. PL----------------
ANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS
12. ADJOURNMENT
(Over for Procedures Summary)
CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: March 21, 1988
TO: Planning Commission ti-FROM: Planning Staff Fit
SUBJECT: PA 88-003 Villages at Willow Creek Road,
Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard,
Sign Program, Conditional Use Permit/Variance
GENERAL INFORMATION
PROJECT: REVISED - Conditional Use Permit/Variance
request for a Sign Program containing three
directional tract signs (all of which exceed
allowed copy square footage restrictions and two
of which exceed height restrictions) and four
subdivision sale/lease/rent signs (three of
which exceed allowed copy square footage
restrictions and all four of which are located
in required yard areas).
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Rafanelli & Nahas Real Estate Development
Ron Nahas
2011 Patio Drive, Suite 215
Castro Valley, CA 94546
LOCATION: The Villages at Willow Creek Road, Dougherty
Road and Amador Valley Boulevard
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: 941-278-2782, -2783, -2784
(Portion of each)
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Medium Density Residential
EXISTING ZONING AND
LAND USE: PD, Planned Development, Residential
SURROUNDING LAND USE
AND ZONING: North: Vacant, City of San Ramon
South: Vacant, PD, Planned Development for
residential uses
East: Camp Park Military Training Reserve
West: Open space, PD Planned Development
ZONING HISTORY:
The original 135+ acre holding was rezoned from an A, Agricultural
District, to the R-1-B-5, Single Family Residential-Combining District,
and the C-N, Neighborhood Business District, by Zoning Unit 638,
approved by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on December 5, 1964.
The Zoning designation R-1-B-5 was subsequently relettered to an R-1-B-E
designation.
On April 15, 1985, the Planning Commission granted approval for a
four-parcel minor subdivision under Tentative Parcel Map 4575. The
parcel split was requested to facilitate a purchase option agreement the
Applicant (Rafanelli & Nahas Real Estate Development) had with the
original Property Owner.
On March 24, 1986, the City Council granted approval for the PD,
Planned Development District and Tentative Map applications for the
1,165-unit Villages at Willow Creek project (PA 85-041.1 and .2). There
are seven residential Villages under separate applications and in
various stages.
ITEM NO. O, / COPIES TO: Applicant
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Section 8-87.10(f) of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance (Sign
Regulations) defines Directional Tract signs as a temporary signs
containing only the name and location of a subdivision and/or a multiple
family residential project and direction for reaching the same. They
can be located on or off site but must be located on private property.
Section 8-87.60 of the Sign Regulations states that Directional
Tract Signs may be located in required yards if a Conditional Use Permit
is granted.
Section 8-87.60(a) of the Sign Regulations states that Directional
Tract Signs in any district are limited to thirty-two square feet
maximum copy area and a maximum of twelve feet in height.
Section 8-87-50 of the Sign Regulation states that Subdivision
Sale/Rent/Lease signs are permitted in any zoning district to advertise
the orginal sale, rent or lease of buildings or lots in conjunction with
a subdivision development. A maximum sign area of thirty-two square
feet and a maximum height limit of 12 feet must be observed. In
addition, the yard limits of the district the sign is located in must be
complied with. Also, the sign must be located on private property
within the subdivision.
Section 8-94.0 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance 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.
Section 8-94.4 states the approval of a Conditinal Use Permit may
be valid only for a specified term, and may be made contingent upon the
acceptance and observance of specified conditions, including but not
limited to the following matters:
a) substantial conformity to approved plans and drawings;
b) limitations on time of day for the conduct of specified activities;
c) time period within which the approval shall be exercised and the
proposed use brought into existence, failing which, the approval
shall lapse and be void;
d) guarantees as to compliance with the terms of the approval,
including the posting of bond;
3) compliance with requirements of other departments of the City/County
Government.
Section 8-93.0 (Variance) and Government Code Section 65906 (State
law re: Variance findings) indicate that the strict terms of the Zoning
Ordinance may be varied in specific cases upon affirmative findings of
fact upon each of these three requirements:
1) that there are special circumstances including size, shape,
topography, location or surroundings, applicable to the property in
the vicinity under the identical zoning classification;
2) that the granting of the application will not constitute a grant of
special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other
properties in the vicinity and zone; and
3) that the granting of the application will not be detrimental to
persons or property in the neighborhood or to the public welfare.
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Section 8-93.1 - .4 establishes the procedures, required action
and effective date for granting or denying a Variance, and indicates the
granting of a Variance shall be subject to conditions, limitations and
guarantees.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This project has been found to be categorically exempt
from CEQA under Section 15311, Class 11(a) of the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the March 7, 1988 hearing was
published in The Herald, mailed to property owners and
posted in public buildings. Because this item was
continued to the March 21, 1988 hearing, no further
public noticing was required.
BACKGROUND
This application was continued from the March 7, 1988 Planning
Commission meeting. At that meeting the Planning Commission was unable to
make a decision due to disagreements between Staff and the Applicant regarding
what types of signs were proposed.
The main point of contention revolved around whether the signs were
directional tract signs as identified by Staff or subdivision/sale/lease/rent
signs as identified by the Applicant. The Planning Commission asked Staff and
the Applicant to meet in order to resolve this issue as well as attempt to
create a sign program that was acceptable to both parties.
On March 9, 1988 Staff and the Applicant met. It was clarified that some of
the signs could be defined as subdivision sale/lease/rent signs while others
could be defined as directional tract signs.
Staff presented what could potentially be an acceptable sign program. This
included six directional tract signs, all located on the Villages sites and
all within the height and copy square footage restrictions as provided by the
Zoning Ordinance. This was not acceptable to the Applicant.
The Applicant presented his idea of what would be an acceptable sign program.
This included a combination of seven signs, some of which would be
subdivision sale/lease/rent signs and some of which would be directional tract
signs. Of these, some would exceed maximum height and copy square footage
restrictions, while others may not. This was not acceptable to Staff.
The meeting ended with both parties understanding each others position,
however no agreement was reached.
On March 14, 1988 the Applicant submitted a revised sign program to Staff for
consideration by the Planning Commission.
ANALYSIS
The Applicant is requesting approval of sign program containing seven
signs to identify the Villages residential developments. Three of the seven
signs are directional tract signs because they are temporary signs containing
only the name, location, and direction of a subdivision and/or multiple family
residential projects. These signs can be located on or off-site as long as
they are located on private property. The sign regulations limit sign copy
square footage to 32 square feet and maximum height at 12 feet.
Directional tract signs must be approved through the Conditional Use Permit
process. All three exceed the copy square footage restriction while two
exceed the height restrictions. Because of this a Variance is being
requested.
The remaining four signs are subdivision sale/lease/rent signs. These are
permitted signs per the sign regulations. Neither Site Development Review or
a Conditional Use Permit is necessary. The sign regulations allow directional
tract signs to have a maximum copy area of 32 square feet with a 12 foot
height limitation. They must be located on private property within the
subdivision they are identifying and they must conform with the yard limits of
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the district they are located in. A Variance is necessary because three of
the signs copy exceeds 32 square feet and all four appear to be located within
the required yard areas.
The following provides a description of the seven signs and indicates where
each does not comply with the sign regulations.
With respect to all of the proposed signs, the specifics regarding exact sign
locations, exact sign copy, relationships of the signs to the wall, to
property lines, and required yards has not been provided by the Applicant.
This information should be provided and drawn accurately to scale. Staff
requested that this information be included in the revised sign program. The
Applicant has indicated that more detailed information will be provided at the
March 21, 1988, meeting for review by the Planning Commission.
Because of the lack of these details, a more complete review for compliance
with zoning restrictions could not be completed. The descriptions below are
based upon the information provided in Attachments 1, 2 and 3 and through
conversations with the Applicant and sign company. Staff cannot support this
request until the above mentioned details have been provided and the signs are
in conformance with sign regulations. Therefore, the Conditional Use Permit
and Variance request should be denied without prejudice or continued until
such time that an accurate and complete sign program has been submitted.
DIRECTIONAL TRACT SIGNS
A-1: Freesstanding double face sign, 65 square feet per face for a total of
130 square feet. It is 14.75 feet tall and would be located on the
northwest corner of Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard Non-
conformity: Total sign copy exceeds 32 square feet. Sign height
exceeds 12 feet.
A-2: Freestanding double face sign, 65 square feet per face for a total of
130 square feet. It is 14.75 feet tall and would be located on the
northwest corner of Dougherty Road and Willow Creek Road. Non-
conformity: Total sign copy exceeds 32 square feet. Sign height
exceeds 12 feet.
A-3: Freestanding single face sign with 65 square feet of copy. It is 12
feet tall and would be located in the northeastern corner of Village 5.
Non-conformity: Total sign copy exceeds 32 square feet.
SUBDIVISION SALE/LEASE/RENT SIGNS
B=1: Freestanding double face sign, 24 square feet per face for a total of 48
square feet. It is 10 feet tall and would be located on the north side
of Amador Valley Boulevard between Dougherty Road and Wildwood Road.
Non-Conformity: Total sign copy exceeds 32 square feet. Sign is
located within required 20 foot of yard setback of Village 2.
B-2: Freestanding double face sign, 32 square feet per face for a total of 84
square feet. It is 12 feet tall and located on the north side of Willow
Creek Road just west of Dougherty Road. Non-conformity: Total sign
copy exceeds 32 square feet. Sign appears to be located either within a
designated open space area or within the 15 foot yard setback of Village
4.
B-3: Freestanding double face sign, 32 square feet per face for a total of 64
square feet. It is 12 feet tall and located on the southwest corner of
Dougherty Road and Wildwood Road. Non-conformity: Total sign copy
exceeds 32 square feet. Sign is located within either 15 foot or 20
foot yard setback (possibly both) of Village 3.
B-4: Freestanding single face sign with 24 square feet of copy. It is 10
feet tall and would be located on Willow Creek Road. Non-conformity:
Sign is located within 20 foot yard setback of Village 6.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
With respect to the three directional tract signs, because each
significantly exceeds the 32 square foot copy restriction and two exceed the
12 foot height restriction, Staff cannot recommend approval of the Conditional
Use Permit until all nonconformities are reasonably eliminated. Staff would
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recommend approval of this request if the height of the signs did not exceed
14 feet (where obstructed by the wall) and the signs copy did not exceed 32
square feet.
VARIANCE
Six of the seven signs exceed the 32 square foot copy restriction. Two
exceed the 12 foot height restriction. In addition all four of the
subdivision sale/lease/rent signs appear to be located in the required yard
areas established by the Planned Development approving the Villages. In
Staff's opinion these nonconformities can be eliminated while still providing
adequate advertising for the Villages.
Prior to granting a Variance, three mandatory findings must be made,
based on facts presented in the record. These include:
1. That there are special circumstances relating to physical
characteristics (such as lot size, shape and topography) which
would deprive the Property Owner of privileges enjoyed by others
in the identical zoning district. What this means is: In order
to grant a Variance there must be some characteristic pertaining
to the property that makes compliance with zoning provisions
either impossible or impractable.
Staff's review of the sites finds that there are no special
circumstances relating to the physical characteristics of the
property. The Villages have frontages on Dougherty Road and
Amador Valley Boulevard, both of which together could easily
accommodate strategically placed directional tract signs and
subdivision sale/lease/rent signs in locations that are highly
visible and in compliance with zoning provisions.
2. That the granting of the Variance does not constitute a grant of
special privileges. This means that in order to grant a Variance,
the approval cannot give the Property Owner the permission or
right to build something that other property owners have not been
given the right to do.
The granting of the Variance would constitute a grant of special
privilege because allowing directional tract signs and subdivision
sale/lease/rent signs that exceed the height and copy square
footage restrictions, and allowing subdivision sale/lease/rent
signs in yard areas, would give the Property Owner a privilege not
given to other property owners in similar situations.
3. That the Variance will not be detrimental to the neighborhood.
This means approval of the Variance cannot cause damage or harm to
the neighborhood in any fashion.
If approved the Variance would be detrimental to the neighborhood
because it would set an unwanted precedence of relaxing provisions
of the Zoning Ordinace where compliance is attainable.
Because of the above facts, Staff must recommend that the Variance be
denied without prejudice. As mentioned previously, it may be reasonable to
consider a minor adjustment to sign heights in cases where the signs can only
be placed behind a wall. However excessive sign copy square footage and
height in addition to locating subdivision signs in required yards cannot be
supported.
RECOMMENDATIONS
FORMAT: 1) Open public hearing and hear Staff presentation.
2) Take testimony from Applicant and the public.
3) Queston Staff, Applicant and the public.
4) Close public hearing and deliberate.
5a) Adopt Resolution denying without prejudice Conditional
Use Permit request.
b) Adopt Resolution denying without prejudice Variance
request, or:
c) Give Staff and the Applicant direction and continue the
matter.
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ACTION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached
Resolution denying without prejudice the Conditional Use
Permit and Variance requests for PA 88-003, Villages at
Willow Creek Road, Dougherty Road and Amador Valley
Boulevard Sign Program.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A: Draft Resolution regarding PA 88-003 Villages at
Willow Creek Road, Dougherty Road and Amador Valley
Boulevard Sign Program, Conditional Use Permit
recommending denial without prejudice.
Exhibit B: Draft Resolution regarding PA 88-003 Villages at
Willow Creek Road, Dougherty Road and Amador Valley
Boulevard Sign Program Variance, recommending denial
without prejudice.
BACKGROUND ATTACHMENTS: 1. Revised Site Plan
2. Revised Partial Site Plans
3. Revised Sign Elevations
4. Vicinity Map
5. Excerpts from Dublin Sign Regulations
6. Excerpts from City Council Resolution No. 31-86
approving and establishing findings and
provision for The Villages (PD) rezoning,
showing yard restrictions.
7. Planning Commission Minutes for the meeting of
March 7, 1988.
8. Planning Commission Staff Report and attachments
from the meeting of March 7, 1988.
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RESOLUTION No. 88 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE PA 88-003 VILLAGES AT WILLOW CREEK ROAD,
DOUGHERTY ROAD AND AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD
SIGN PROGRAM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, Ron Nahas of Rafanelli and Nahas Real Estate Development
filed an a Conditional Use Permit for a Sign Program containing three
directional tract signs (all of which exceed the allowed copy square footage
restrictions and two of which exceed height restrictions) and four subdivision
sale/lease/rent signs (three of which exceed allowed copy square footage
restrictions and all four of which are located in required yard areas) for the
Villages at Willow Creek Road, Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
application on March 7, 1988; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all
respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS the request is categorically exempt in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending the application
be denied without prejudice; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered all said
reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by a vote of 5 - 0 decided to
continue the item to the meeting of March 21, 1988 in an attempt to have
issues in question clarified; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
application on March 21, 1988; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending the application
be denied without prejudice; and
WHEREAS, the Planning commission heard and considered all said
reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find:
A. The use is not required by the public need at the proposed
location because the size, height and copy square footage of the
signs exceeds what is permitted by the Zoning Ordinance for
directional tract signs.
B. The use is inappropriate in that the size, height and copy square
footage of the signs is excessive in comparison with what is
typically allowed for other subdivisions with directional tract
signs.
C. The use, if permitted under all circumstantes and conditions of
this particular case, would 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 area, as all applicable
regulations will not be met.
D. The use will be contrary to the specific intent, clause or
performance standard of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance in that:
1. Three of the proposed directional tract signs exceed the
maximum copy square footage restrictions.
2. Two of the three proposed directional tract signs exceed the
maximum height restrictions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission denies
without prejudice the Conditional Use Permit Request in PA 88-003.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1988.
AYES:
NOES:
PRESENT:
ATTEST: Planning Commission Chairperson
Planning Director
RESOLUTION No. 88 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE PA 88-003 VILLAGES AT WILLOW CREEK ROAD,
DOUGHERTY ROAD AND AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD
SIGN PROGRAM VARIANCE
WHEREAS, Ron Nahas of Rafanelli and Nahas Real Estate Development
filed a Variance for a Sign Program containing three directional tract signs
(all of which exceed allowed copy square footage restrictions and two of which
exceed height restrictions), and four subdivision sale/lease/rent signs (three
of which exceed allowed copy square footage restriction and all four of which
are located in required yard areas) for the Villages at Willow Creek Road,
Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
application on March 7, 1988; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all
respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS the request is categorically exempt in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending the application
be denied without prejudice; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered all said
reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by a vote of 5-0 decided to
continue the items to the meeting of March 21, 1988 in an attempt to have
issues in question clarified; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
application on March 21, 1988; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending the application
be denied without prejudice; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered all said
reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find:
A. There are no special circumstances relating to physical
characteristics including size, shape, topography, location or
surroundings, applicable to the property which would deprive the
property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity
under the identical zoning classification if strict compliance
with the Zoning Regulations for directional tract signs and
subdivision sale/lease/rent signs were observed.
B. The granting of the Variance would constitute a grant of special
privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties
in the vicinity and zone, in that no special circumstances exist
which warrant granting the Variance.
C. The granting of this Variance application would be detrimental to
persons or property in the neighborhood because if approved it
could set an unwanted precedence of granting Variance in
situations where the standards of the Zoning Ordinance could be
complied with. q p
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission denies
without prejudice the Variance Request in PA 88-003.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1988.
AYES:
NOES:
PRESENT:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 8 OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ORDINANCE CODE
Article 7 - Sign Regulations
Sec. 8-87.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 8-87.1 Declaration of Purpose and Statement of Objectives
Sec. 8-87.2 Declaration of Policy
• Sec. 8-87.10 DEFINITIONS
Definitions - Context
a) A-Frame Sign, Portable Sign and Sandwich Board Sign
b) Banner Sign
c) Business Sign
d) Community Identification Sign
e) C-2-B-40 Directory Sign
f) Directional Tract Sign
g) Directory Sign
h) Freestanding Sign
i) Identification Sign
j ) Illuminated Sign
k) Low Profile Sign
1) Non-Conforming Sign
m) Office Building Master Identification Sign
n) Off-site Advertising Sign
o) Open House Sign
p) Primary Building Frontage
q) Projecting Sign
r) Roof-Line
s) Secondary Building Frontage
t) Service Station Sign Display Structure
u) Service Station Price Sign
v) Shopping Center Master Identification Sign
w) Special Easement Sign
x) Temporary Sign
y) Time/Temperature Sign
z) Wall Sign
Sec. 8-87.20 GENERAL LIMITATIONS BY LAND USE DISTRICTS
Sec. 8-87.21 A - Agricultural District - Signs Permitted
Sec. 8-87.22 R-1, R-2 and R-S - Residential Districts - Signs Permitted
Sec. 8-87.23 P-D - Planned Development District - Signs Permitted
Sec. 8-87.24 H-1, C-1, C-2 and M-1 - Retail Business, Commercial and
Light Industrial Districts - Signs Permitted
Sec. 8-87.25 C-0 - Administrative Office District - Signs Permitted
Sec. 8-87.26 C-N - Neighborhood Business District - Signs Permitted
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e) Enhance the economic value of the community through proper signage and
encourage signs which are well designed and pleasing in appearance and
to provide incentive and latitude for variety, good design relationship
and spacing;
f) Provide for vehicular and pedestrian safety by prohibiting or
restricting distracting signs.
Sec. 8-87.2 DECLARATION OF POLICY. It is recognized that the attractiveness
of the community is an important factor of the general welfare of the
citizens of the City and that reasonable control of signs is in the public
interest. Further recognized is the right and need of each business, firm,
or corporation to identify its respective place of business or service and
that a need exists to protect public and private investments in buildings
and open space. Further, the City intends to exercise its sound judgment
and discretion to assure that all approved signs provide effective and
attractive identification for persons trying to locate a particular place
of business, service or use.
Sec. 8-87.10 DEFINITIONS. In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise
requires, the following words and phrases are defined and shall be
construed as follows:
a) A-Frame Sign, Portable Sign, and Sandwich Board Sign. The terms A-Frame
Sign, Portable Sign and Sandwich Board Sign shall mean portable signs
capable of standing without support or attachment.
b) Banner Sign. The term Banner Sign shall mean a temporary sign
composed of light weight, flexible, non-rigid material either enclosed
or not enclosed in a rigid frame.
c) Business Sign. The term Business Sign shall mean any structure,
housing, sign, device, figure, painting, display, message placard, or
other contrivance, or any part thereof, which has been designed to
advertise, or to provide data or information in the nature of
advertising, for any of the following purposes:
1) To designate, identify, or indicate the name or business of the
owner or occupant of the premises upon which the Business Sign is
located.
2) To advertise the business conducted, services available or
rendered, or the goods produced, sold, or available for sale upon
the property where the Business Sign has been lawfully erected.
d) Community Identification Sign. The term Community Identification Sign
shall mean a Business Sign incorporating information referring
exclusively to service clubs and/or community slogans. (Community
Identification Signs are regulated by Section 8-87.60 b).)
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e) C-2-B-40 Directory Sign. The term C-2-B-40 Directory Sign shall mean a
Business Sign located in a C-2-B-40 District which identifies the street
address range of the businesses within the complex and serves to
identify a business complex with no more than ten tenants. (C-2-B-40
Directory Signs are regulated by Section 8-87.35.)
f) Directional Tract Sign. Directional Tract Sign means a Temporary Sign
containing only the name and location of a subdivision and/or a multiple
family residential project and directions for reaching same. A
Directional Tract Sign is a Principal Use for the purpose of Section
8-93.0. (Directional Tract Signs are regulated by Section 8-87.60 a).)
g) Directory Sign. The term Directory Sign shall mean a Business Sign
located for the purpose of displaying the names of occupants engaged in
professions or businesses on the premises.
h) Freestanding Sign. The term Freestanding Sign shall mean a Business
Sign supported by one or more uprights, braces, columns, poles, or other
similar structural components placed on or into the ground, and not
attached to a building, and having no exposed or connecting wires.
(Freestanding Signs are regulated by Sections 8-87.34, 8-87.35, and
8-87.38.)
i) Identification Sign. The term Identification Sign shall mean a sign, or
device, for churches and auditoriums which serve exclusively to
designate the name, or the name and use, of a public building, or
multi-family residential use, or to inform the public as to the use of a
lawful parking area, recreation area, or other open use permitted in the
District. (Identification Signs are regulated by Section 8-87.61 a).)
[Ord. No. 6-87, January 1987]
j) Illuminated Sign. An Illuminated Sign shall mean a Business Sign which
uses a source of light in order to make the message readable, and shall
include internally and externally lighted signs.
k) Low Profile Sign. The term Low Profile Sign shall mean a Business Sign
that serves to identify a business complex including the range of the
businesses within the complex, and may also serve as a directory sign
identifying tenants located in said complex. (Low Profile Signs are
regulated by Section 8-87.35.) [Ord. No. 6-87, January 1987]
1) Non-conforming Sign. The term Non-conforming Sign shall mean a sign
lawful before the provisions of this Chapter, or of any relevant
amendment hereto made effective, but which thereupon violates same.
m) Office Building Master Identification Sign. The term Office Building
Master Identification Sign shall mean a Business Sign that serves to
identify an office building or any institutional use, and whose copy
shall include only the name of the office building or institutional use
and the street address range of the complex.
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c) Pennants, banners, balloons, flags and other similar types of devices
which consist of any material made in any shape, which fastened together
or placed in a manner as to move by wind pressure, except as approved in
conjunction with approved signage for grand opening or temporary
promotional events pursuant to Section 8-87.60 c), Section 8-87.61 b)
and Section 8-94.0;
d) Portable on-site signs including Sandwich Board type and A-Frame signs;
e) Any sign affixed to any vehicle or trailer located on a right-of- way or
private property, unless the vehicle or trailer is intended to be used
in its normal business capacity and not for the sole purpose of
attracting people to a place of business;
f) Paper, cloth, or other temporary-type signs, except as approved in
conjunction with approved signage for grand opening or temporary
promotional events pursuant to Section 8-87.60 c), Section 8-87.61 b)
and c) and Section 8-94.0;
g) Off-Site Advertising Signs.
h) Signs using colors that contain reflective properties;
i) Searchlights, cold-air balloons and similar advertising devices, except
as approved in conjunction with approved signage for grand opening or
temporary promotional events pursuant to Section 8-87.60 c), Section
8-87.61 b) and c) Section 8-94.0;
j) Any sign designed for emitting sound, odor or visible matter;
k) Any sign containing any obscene matter;
1) Any illuminated sign designed or located so as to be confused with or to
resemble any warning traffic control device;
m) Any signs illuminated in such a manner that the direct, or reflected
light, from the primary light source(s) creates a traffic hazard to
operators of motor vehicles;
n) Statuary when used for advertising purposes;
o) Any sign mounted on a sloping roof with visible support brackets or any
sign which extends above the roof ridgeline or parapet.
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District and may be located in required yards, other sign or yard
regulations notwithstanding, and need not be included in any computation of
permitted aggregate sign area:
a) Official public signs or notices or any temporary notice posted by a
public agency or official, or by a person giving legal notice;
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b) House numbers, name plate or identification of house members (provided
sign is non-illuminated and does not exceed two square feet maximum
area), mail box identification, street names, "no-trespass" signs, and
other warning signs;
c) Memorial tablets or signs identifying a benefactor, a location of
historical interest, or a statue or monument;
d) Pedestrian signs, such as shingle signs, which are oriented towards
pedestrian traffic and serve to identify and indicate pertinent facts
concerning a business or professional service lawfully conducted on the
same premise; subject to the following provisions;
1) must be suspended from a canopy over a sidewalk which is
directly in front of the door of the business thereby
identified;
2) must be perpendicular to the business building wall;
3) must not be more than ten square feet in area if double-
faced, five square feet in area if single-faced;
4) must provide a minimum of eight foot clearance when located
above a sidewalk; and
5) are limited to one per business per building elevation;
e) Signs displayed for the direction, warning or safety of the public,
including pedestrian and vehicular traffic, with eight square feet
maximum per sign, except pavement markings which are not so restricted
as to maximum area;
f) Temporary political signs, where such sign is placed on private property
for the sole purpose of advocating the election of a declared candidate
for public office, or relating to an election proposition on the
ballot of sixteen square feet maximum area per individual sign and
eighty square feet of maximum aggregate area per lot;
g) Non-illuminated temporary sale or lease signs which are to be intended
for use solely as a notice of an offering for sale, lease, or rental of
a parcel, structure, or establishment on which the sign is located;
provided that such signs shall not exceed a maximum area of twenty four
square feet; and provided further that two signs per parcel be allowed
and only one such sign may be placed for each one hundred feet of street
frontage;
....00h) Subdivision sale, rent or lease signs to advertise the original sale,
rent or lease of buildings or lots in conjunction with a subdivision
development with a maximum area of thirty-two square feet plus one
additional sign of like dimension for each thirty-five lots or buildings
for sale, rent or lease. Signs shall not exceed a maximum height of
twelve feet, shall not be illuminated and shall observe the yard limits
of the District the sign is located within;
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s) Open-house signs used in connection with the sale of real property
subject to the following special provisions;
1) A maximum of four open-house signs are permitted for each
property being advertisied for sale. Such signage shall be
located outside the public right-of-way (which includes, but
is not limited to, the sidewalk) located adjacent to
property lines. Proper authorization by the affected
private property owner, shall be secured prior to placement
of signs. Such signage shall be located in such a manner
that it does not disrupt the normal flow of vehicle or
pedestrian traffic and does not block views of such traffic.
Signing is prohibited in the center divider strip and/or
traffic islands of public streets. Such signing is not to
be adhered or attached to any public sign post, traffic
signal or utility pole;
2) Only one of the signs utilized for each respective open-
house properties shall be located along a major City
arterial. The size of the sign shall not exceed four square
feet per side, and the height shall not exceed four feet
above grade;
3) Open-house signs shall be permitted only during the weekend
period from 10:00 a.m. Friday through sunset on Sunday
evening, and Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Such
signing is not to be adhered or attached to any public sign
post, traffic signal or utility pole;
4) The City shall be authorized to assess all necessary costs
for the time spent by City personnel, or its authorized
agents, to remove illegally located open-house signs. In
cases of repeated violations of requirements dealing with
open-house signs, rights to locate new open-house signs in
the City shall be forfeited.
Sec. 8-87.60 SIGNS REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS. The following type of
signs may be located in required yards, if a Conditional Use Permit is
granted in accordance with Section 8-94.0:
a) Directional Tract Sign, in any District, thirty-two square feet
maximum area, twelve (12) feet maximum height, shall not be
illuminated, and shall not be located within six hundred sixty
(660) feet of an Interstate Freeway. The size of the sign used
need not be included as part of the aggregate sign area permitted
on the property.
b) Community Identification Sign, one hundred twenty square feet
maximum area, twenty (20) feet maximum height, shall be located
within one thousand (1,000) feet of the City's corporation
boundary. Sign illumination shall not be intermittent and sign
copy shall be limited to:
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RESOLUTION NO. 31-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING FINDINGS
AND GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) REZONING
CONCERNING PA 85-041.1 VILLAGES AT ALAMO CREEK —
RAFANELLI AND NAHAS REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, Rafanelli and Nahas Real Estate Development is requesting
the City rezone approximately 135 acres lying in the northeast corner of the
City, to a Planned Development (PD) District for a planned residential/
commercial development of 1,165 dwelling units (including 1,019 multiple
family residential units and 146 lots for future development of single family
residential detached units), a five—plus acre neighborhood park site, a 9,000+
square foot commercial site for future development as a convenience store, and
common open space parcels; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the project at a
• series of public hearings beginning with a noticed public hearing on February
18, 1986, and concluding with a public hearing on March 17, 1986, at which
time the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 86-014 recommending
approval of the Planned Development (PD) Rezoning request, PA 85-041.1; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of this request was given in all respects
.as required by law for the Planning Commission hearings and the March 24,
1986, City Council public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the
application be approved subject to conditions prepared by Staff and reflected
in Planning Commission Resolution No. 86-014; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all said reports,
recommendations and testimony as herein set forth; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reversed with the Planning Commission's
recommendations regarding the proposed residential product type and density of
Village VII, determining that retention of the proposed Multiple Family
Residential, 12.75± dwelling units per Gross Residential Acre Development
Standard for Village VII, when considered in conjunction with the proposed
146—lot Single Family Residential development proposed in Village VI, was not
in conflict with the City's General Plan Policy Guidelines that call for the
avoidance of economic segregation by City sector, and specifically call for
some of the units approved in the subject property to be single family
residential—detached units; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State and City environmental regulations, a
Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance has been
previously adopted for the Rezoning and Tentative Map requests (City Council
Resolution No. 30-86); and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed rezoning, as
modified, is consistent with the City General Plan and Policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed rezoning will
not have a significant environmental impact; and
WHEREAS, the rezoning, as modified, is appropriate for the subject
property in terms of being compatible to existing land uses in the area, and
will not overburden public services; and
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WHEREAS, the rezoning will not have substantial adverse effects on
health or safety, or be substantially detrimental to the public'welfare, or be
injurious to property or public improvements; and
WHEREAS, there is little or no probability that the rezoning, as
modified, will be a detriment to, or interfere with, the City's General Plan;
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B. A road system of a design determined acceptable to the City
Engineer and the Planning Department shall be installed.
C. Each phase shall be landscaped and developed such that should
construction of subsequent phases be delayed, the constructed-
phase(s) will appear as a completed project.
81. Should the units be initially occupied as apartment units, the following
reports shall be filed with, and approved by, the City Engineer at the
time the units are put up for individual sale.
A. A report by a licensed roofing contractor certifying that the
roofs of all the structures are in good condition and not likely
to be in need of replacement for at least 10 years. . A reserve
deposit may be established to cover the estimated prorated costs
of roof replacement where replacement will be required prior to 10
years.
B. A report by a professional Engineer attesting, to the extent
reasonably feasible, that the structure of all buildings,
pavements, storm draininage facilities, and the interior and
exterior plumbing, electrical systems, and utility and mechanical
equipment to be owned in common, or as part of the individual
condominiums, are in good and serviceable condition.
C. A report by a licensed painting contractor that paint throughout
the project is in good condition and that the building exteriors
should not require repainting for .at least five years. A reserve
deposit may be established to cover the estimated prorated costs
for the repainting of the units where repainting will be required
prior to a 5—year period.
D. A report by a licensed termite and pest control specialist
certifying that the structures are free of infestation and
structural damage caused by pests.
82. Should the units be initially occupied as apartment units, all
applicances shall either be replaced with new units or the initial
buyers provided with a one—year's parts and warranty guarantee on all
applicances.
83. The developer shall provide guarantees -that a minimum of 10% of the
multi—family units in the project shall be maintained as rental units
for a period of five years. The document providing said agreement shall
be subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. Such 10% shall
be calculated, utilizing the number of units in Villages I, II, III, IV,
V and VII as a base (1019 proposed units for a commitment of 102 units
to the rental pool) . Commencing with the date of issuance of an
occupancy permit on the 102nd multi—family unit within Villages I
through V, the developer shall guarantee that a minimum of 102 units
shall be available for rent at all times within the above Villages until
the Condition has been satisifed. This Condition may be met
individually within any one Village, or collectively over all the
affected Villages. Developer agrees that until the Condition has been
satisfied, there shall be no conversion of codominium units for sale
within Village V.
4. Minimal dimensional criteria for dwelling units established on the
single family residential lots in Village VI shall include the
following:
A. Front yards — 20—foot minimum; subject to review and approval by
the Planning Director, may be varied from 18 to 22
feet to provide variety while generally maintaining
the 20—foot average.
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B. Side Yards - 1. One story units
- 5-foot minimum flat and useable each side
r 12-foot minimum street side sideyard
2. .•Two story units -
-5-foot minimum flat and useable each side
-15-foot minimum street side sideyard
C. Rear Yards - 20-foot minimum, to be generally flat and useable.
D. Pad Areas - 45' x 95' minimum, with the 45' width measured from
front setback line through to the rear of the lot.
In addition to the above, the design of single family residential units
developed shall provide for the maximum unit privacy through use of
building layouts which maximize useable side and rear yard areas with
offsets of windows and similar inter-building design considerations.
The majority of the two-story units shall observe an additional front
yard setback requirement whereby the building face of the second story
shall observe a setback of an additional five feet + from the building
face of the garage. Two-story units shall generally avoid use of shed-
type roof designs, but rather shall generally utilize roof designs which
serve to mitigate possible visual impacts resulting from the height and
proximity of two-story units.
During the Site Development Review process, the developer may request
and be granted modifications from the above minimum rear yard
dimensional criteria in.individual situations where such modifications
would add diversity to the project or privacy to individual units which,
in the discretion of the Planning Director, improves the overall design.
The builder shall maintain a minimum of 1,000 square feet of flat and
useable area within 80% of the rear yards and a minimum of 900 square
feet of flat and useable area within the remainder of the rear yards
through the selection of appropriate houses to fit individual lots.
Additionally, the developer shall investigate the feasibility of
steepening cut and fill slopes to increase the useable pad area without
impacting the stability of the slope design. The purpose of this
Condition is to encourage the proper matching of housing types to
individual lots and adjusting grades to increase useable area, but is
not intended to require a reduction in the number of lots during the
Site Development Review process.
Except as specifically modified by the above listed design criteria, or
as established elsewhere in the Conditions of Approval for this project,
the single family residential lots developed within Villages VI and VII
shall be subject to the guidelines of the R-1 Single Family Residential
District as regards both land use restrictions and minimum/maximum
development criteria.
85. To assure that adequate diversity of-building architecture across the
project as a whole will be provided, individual Villages, or groupings
of contiguous Villages (i.e., Villages II and III as a grouping, and
Villages IV and V as a grouping) shall be designed in a manner to allow
them to stand-alone with village-specific architectural features (such
as alternate types of roofing or siding materials, alternate use of open
or enclosed stairwells, etc.). Detailed design review of project
architecture shall be made at the time of submittal of the respective
Site Development Review applications for each proposed Village.
86. The minimum distances between buildings and building appurtenances in
the multi-family Villages shall comply with the following criteria:
The term "building wall" shall refer to the exterior side of building
walls containing heated space (with the exception of the enclosed entry
in the "E" type building).
A. 20 feet between all building walls, with deviation from the •
minimum separation subject to review and approval by the Planning
Director through the Site Development Review process,•to consider
case-by-case reductions to 15 feet when:
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1. The living room windows are separated by a minimum distance
of 40 feet measured perpendicularly from the sliding glass
2. Living room to bedrooms are separated by 30 feet (measured
perpendicularly from the sliding glass door).
B. Building/roadway separations, 15 feet minimum, except building
setbacks from Dougherty Road, Amador Valley Boulevard, and the
first 100 feet of each leg of the loop roads from the intersection
with Dougherty Road or Amador Valley Boulevard where a 20-foot
minimum setback (measured from the rear face of the sound
architectural wall or perimeter fence along Dougherty Road or
Amador Valley Boulevard ) shall be observed. The 20-foot minimum
setback along the loop roads shall be from the face of curb or
back of sidewalk, whichever is applicable.
C. Patio/deck and deck/building wall separations - 15-foot minimum.
D. Building walls and parking area separations - 10-foot minimum with
a minimum of five feet of the width landscaped for screening or
parking.
E. Building appurtenances to building appurtenance separations
(including patios) - 10-foot minimum separation. Stairway
landings may be closer than 10 feet where privacy is not
compromised as approved by the Planning Director through the Site
Development Review process.
87. The two easterly cross streets in Village VI shall be terminated in
-cul-de-sacs. The applicant's engineer shall investigate the feasibility
of incorporating two additional cul-de-sacs, with emergency breakthrough
vehicular access inter-connection between the two cul-de-sacs, along the
most westerly proposed through street in Village VI (and subject to
Staff review of the Site Development Review for Village VI).
88. The minimum width of the creek-side pedestrian walkway strip shall be 14
feet (measured from face-of-curb to the flood control maintenance fence)
for a minimum of 50% of the strip's frontage along Villages II through
V. Subject to review and approval by the Planning Director, this width
may be reduced to a minimum width of 10 feet for the remainder of the
referenced frontage. The pedestrian walkway strip shall include a 6-
foot minimum width concrete walkway which, wherever feasible, shall
meander within the creek-side walkway strip. The walkway shall also
maintain a four-foot landscaped setback from the curb and the flood
control fence where the width of the strip so allows.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of March, 1986.
AYES: Councilmembers Hegarty, Jeffery, Moffatt,
Vonheeder and Mayor Snyder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Regular Meeting - March 7, 1988
A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on March
7, 1988, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order
at 7:00 p.m. by Cm. Barnes, Chairperson.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Mack, Tempel, and Zika,
Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director, Rod Barger, Senior Planner.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Cm. Barnes led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of
allegiance to the flag.
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ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the meeting of February 16, 1988, were approved as presented.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Tong advised that the Commissioners had received 3 action letters and
information regarding the Planning Institute.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUBJECT: PA 87-164 Scotsman Manufacturing
Conditional Use Permit and Site
Development Review request to establish
outdoor storage yard and construct office
and warehouse at 6085 Scarlett Court.
Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report.
Mr. Barger stated the subject request involves moving the existing Scotsman
Manufacturing business from its present location on Scarlett Court to another
site just north of where they are now located. The Applicant proposes to
establish an outdoor storage yard for modular offices and to construct a 1152+
square foot administrative office building. In addition, the Applicant
proposes to move an existing 1600+ square foot warehouse building from the
existing Scotsmans location to the proposed new location. The 3+ acre parcel
they propose to move to does not contain any permanent structures, however
modular offices are now being illegally stored on the site. On September 16,
1983, the Planning Commission gave Scotsman Manufacturing a 3-year approval to
operate their modular office storage business on 7+ acres of land (totaling 3
parcels) located at 6085 Scarlett Court. The application was not renewed.
The Applicant would like to consolidate these activites on one 3+ acre site.
The proposed site is the third parcel back from the Scarlett Court frontage.
Mr. Barger stated that the M-1 District allows outdoor storage uses through
the Conditional Use Permit procedure if they are found to be appropriately
suited for the site as well as for the area in general. The subject site has
been used for outdoor storage activities since 1970. The land uses on
properties surrounding this site include storage, warehouse and manufacturing
activities. The activities associated with the proposed application appear to
be appropriate for the property, and in conformance with the General Plan and
the M-1 Zoning District.
The subject site is served by a 30 foot wide access easement which extends
from Scarlett Court and terminates approximately 90 feet from the Southern
Pacific right-of-way. According to the City Engineer this access easement
will become a public street and will ultimately be connected to the Dublin
Boulevard extension. The Applicant will be required to dedicate and improve
that portion of the easement fronting on their property in order to insure the
installation of the new street. In addition an additional 5 feet of land will
be required to be dedicated to the City by the property owner in order to
ensure a total of 35 feet of width for the right-of-way.
The proposed layout of the site would place a 24' x 48', 1152 square foot
modular office facility on the property. It would be located 25 feet back
from the ultimate 35 foot wide right-of-way and 125 feet away from the
southern property line. A 40' x 40', 1600 square foot metal warehouse
building would be moved onto the property from its present location on the
existing Scotsman site. It would be located 25 feet east of the proposed
modular office building. The remainder of the site would be used for the
storage of modular offices and landscaping. There is an existing 20,375
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square foot concrete pad on the site that will remain. Both buildings will be
placed on the slab. The remainder of the the site will be paved with 6 inch
aggregate base and chip seal.
Two driveways, (one at the north end and another at the south end of the site)
will be provided on the access easement for ingress egress with five parking
spaces being proposed. An additional two parking spaces will be required to
be located in the existing parking area.
Mr. Barger further stated the design of the 1152 square foot office building
can best be described as a typically bland, unattractive, no-frills modular
structure. Staff has requested that the Applicant revise the architecture of
this building so that it is at least compatible to the materials, textures and
architectural character of the existing Scotsmans building. Staff requested
that these revisions be made prior to bringing the proposal to the Planning
Commission. The Applicants indicated that they prefer to revise the plans
after they have received approval of their application from the Planning
Commission. Staff made it clear to the Applicant that if this alternative
were taken, no building permits would be issued until the design of the
modular office building met Staff's satisfaction. Staff wants to make it
clear that the Applicant will be responsible for meeting all Staff-raised
architectural concerns for this modular office facilty prior to any building
permits being issued.
The preliminary landscape plan submitted for the project shows a landscape
planter strip that runs along the entire length of the property just east of
the 30 foot wide access easement. The width of the planter is essentially 10
feet except where it reaches 25 feet directly in front of the building.
It is Staff's opinion that the landscape treatment is inadequate. Ten foot
wide landscape planter strips should be provided along the entire lengths of
the north, south and east property lines. A 25 foot continuous landscape
strip should be provided just east of the access easement (particularly since
this will ultimately be a street right-of-way). Staff feels these changes
should be incorporated in the plans in order to intensify project landscaping.
Staff is willing to concede that some of this landscaping can be completed in
phases.
A six foot tall cyclone fence with redwood slats will be required to be
installed on the north, south and east property lines. The cyclone fence will
also be required on the west side of the property. It will be located at the
back of the west side landscape strip and run the entire length of the
property. It will be set back in and around the driveway areas for customer
ingress, egress and parking. Forty foot wide gates are proposed at the
driveway locations.
A concrete block wall will be required to replace the western chain-link fence
(except where the gates are located) immediately after the City accepts the
dedication of the right-of-way for the new street. This is required as a
means to provide attractive and opaque screening from the activities occurring
on the property.
Mr. Barger stated that Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the
following Resolutions: Approving the Negative Declaration of Environmental
Significance and the Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review.
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Cm. Zika asked if Scotsman had been operating for 18 months without a permit.
Mr. Barger stated that yes, that the modular offices were stored there.
Cm. Zika questioned the procedure regarding follow-up on use permit
expirations so the don't exceed their time limit.
Mr. Barger stated that activity had stopped on the the site and then storage
increased. Mr. Barger further stated the Zoning Investigator notifies the
Applicant prior to the use permit expiration date.
Roger Coupe, 2154 6th Street, Livermore, stated he was in agreement with all
conditions, with the exception of Condition #27 which he wished to modify so
that landscaping would coincide with road dedication. He also verified in
Condition #11 the finish floor elevation of the buildings shall be a minimum
elevation of 330, not 320.
Cm. Mack questioned if acceptance would risk satisfying Staff with regards to
architecture.
Mr. Coupe stated yes, but he will present new details to Staff's satisfaction.
Bud Gennoy stated that someone had put some trailers in the back area, but
that storage of modulars will not be on the parcel.
Cm. Zika stated he was concerned with the time frame and as to how it would be
worded with regards to completion.
Mr. Barger stated that Staff would recommend 6 months after the dedication is
accepted the wall should be complete.
There being no further comments, Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing.
On motion by Cm. Burnham, seconded by Cm. Zika and by a vote of 5-0 a
Resolution was adopted recommending that the Planning Commission approve the
Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance for PA 87-164 Scotsman
Manufacturing Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 008
ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE
CONCERNING PA 87-164 SCOTSMAN MANUFACTURING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUESTS
On motion by Cm. Mack, with change to Condition #11 from 320 to 330 and
Condition #27 to reflect completion date of no later than 6 months from
acceptance of the road dedication, seconded by Cm. Tempel and by a vote of 5-0
a Resolution was adopted recommending that the Planning Commission approve the
Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for PA 87-164 Scotsman
Manufacturing.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 009
APPROVING PA 87-164 SCOTSMAN MANUFACTURING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUEST
6085 SCARLETT COURT
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SUBJECT: PA 88-003 Villages at Willow Creek Sign
Program Conditional Use Permit and
Variance request for nine directional
tract signs and to exceed allowable square
footage and height restrictions west of
Dougherty Road north and south of Amador
Valley Boulevard.
Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report.
Mr. Barger stated the Applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use
Permit to allow the use of nine (9) directional tract signs to identify the
Villages residential developments located at Dougherty Road, Willow Creek and
Amador Valley Boulevard. The Applicant is also requesting approval of a
Variance to allow seven of the directional tract signs to exceed the maximum
permitted sign copy square footage (32 square feet) and to allow three of them
to exceed the maximum height of 12 feet.
Mr. Barger provided a description of the nine (9) directional tract signs and
indicated where each does not comply with the sign regulations. At site A-1
the Freestanding single face sign has 32 square feet of copy. It is 11 feet
tall and would be located on the northwest corner of Wildwood Road and Amador
Valley Boulevard. Non-conformity: The sign is located in an open space area
rather than on one of the Village sites.
At site A-2 the Freestanding single face sign has 32 square feet of copy. It
is 11 feet tall and would be located near the northeastern side of Village 5.
Non-conformity: The sign is located off-site and not on any land controlled
by the Applicant.
At site B-1 the Freestanding double face sign has 24 square feet per face for
a total of 48 square feet. It is 10 feet tall and located on the northeast
corner of Amador Valley Boulevard and Wildwood Road. Non-conformity: Total
sign copy exceeds 32 square feet.
At site B-2 the Freestanding double face sign has 32 square feet per face for
a total of 62 square feet. It is 12 feet tall and located on the north side
of Willow Creek Road, west of Dougherty Road. Non-Conformity: Total sign
copy exceeds 32 square feet.
At site B-3 the Freestanding double face sign has 32 square feet per face for
a total of 62 square feet. It is 12 feet tall and located on Wildwood Road
just west of Dougherty Road. Non-conformity: Total sign copy exceeds 32
square feet, and it is located on the park site rather than on one of the
Village sites.
At site B-4 the Freestanding double face sign has 32 square feet per face for
a total of 62 square feet. It is 12 feet tall and located on Willow Creek
Road. Non-conformity: Total sign copy exceeds 32 square feet.
At site D-1 the Freestanding double face sign has 80 square feet per face for
a total of 160 square feet. It is 17.5 feet tall and would be located on the
northwest corner of Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard. Non-
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conformity: Total sign copy exceeds 32 square feet. Sign height exceeds 12
feet. Sign copy contains more than the name and location of the subdivision
(phone numbers; "Models At Amador Lakes Apartments on Stagecoach Road").
At site D-2 the Freestanding double face sign has 80 square feet per face for
a total of 160 square feet. It is 17.5 feet tall and located on the northwest
corner of Dougherty Road and Willow Creek Road. Non-conformity: Total sign
copy exceeds 32 square feet. Sign height exceeds 12 feet.
At site D-3 the Freestanding double face sign has 80 square feet per face for
a total of 160 square feet. It is 17.5 feet tall and located in the
northeastern corner of Village 5. Non-conformity: Total sign copy exceeds 32
square feet. Sign height exceeds 12 feet.
Mr. Barger further stated for new development projects it is typical for the
City to allow (through the Conditional Use Permit procedure) two directional
tract signs per subdivision. The signs should be located on private property
out of the public right-of-way. In addition compliance with the total sign
copy square footage limitation of 32 square feet is enforced. When an
application is submitted and it is in conformance with the above regulations
there is reasonable justification for Staff to recommend that the Planning
Commission approve the request.
In the case of this application, none of the signs fully conform with the
regulations for directional tract signs. All nine have some form of non-
conformity as listed in the descriptions on the previous page. Because of
these non-conformaties Staff cannot recommend approval of the Conditional Use
Permit Request until; 1) all non-conformities are reasonably eliminated; and
2) a sign program with a maximum of five (5) directional tract signs is
proposed. These signs should consolidate as much information as possible on
the various Village projects.
The reason for suggesting a five sign limitation for all seven Villages is
because their close proximity precludes the need to have more than five signs
if they are placed in more strategic locations.
Mr. Barger stated there are a number of non-conformities associated with the
proposed sign program. Some must be complied with if approval is to be
granted. Others (such as exceeding height limits and copy square footage
restrictions) must be addressed through the Variance procedure.
Seven of the signs (signs B-1 through B-4 and D-1 through D-3) exceed the 32
square foot copy restrictions established by the sign regulations (ranging
from a low 42 square feet, and a high of 160 square feet). Three of the signs
(signs D-1 through D-3) exceed the 12 foot height reulations established for
directional tract signs (all at 17.5'). These non-conformities in Staff's
opinion are excessive and there is no justifiable reason to grant Variance
approval.
Mr. Barger expressed that prior to granting a Variance, three mandatory
findings must be made, based on facts presented in the record. These include
1) in order to grant a Variance there must be some characteristic pertaining
to the property that makes compliance with zoning provisions either impossible
or impractable. (Staff's review of the sites finds that there are no special
circumstances relating to the physical characteristics of the property. The
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Villages have frontages on Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard, both of
which together could easily accommodate up to five strategically placed
directional tract signs in locations that are on-site and highly visible).
2) that in order to grant a Variance, the approval cannot give the Property
Owner the permission or right to build something that other Property Owners
have not been given the right to do. (The granting of the Variance would
constitute a grant of special privilege because allowing directional tract
signs that exceed the height and copy square footage restrictions would give
the Property Owner a privilege not given to other Property Owners in similar
situations).
3) that approval of the Variance cannot cause damage or harm to the
neighborhood in any fashion. (If approved the Variance would be detrimental
to the neighborhood because it would set an unwanted precedence of relaxing
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance where compliance is attainable).
Mr. Barger stated that because of the above facts, Staff must recommend that
the Variance be denied without prejudice. It may be reasonable to consider a
minor adjustment to the sign height in cases where the sign can only be placed
behind the wall.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution denying
the Conditional Use Permit and Variance requests for PA 88-003, Villages at
Willow Creek Road, Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard Sign Program.
Cm. Burnham asked why information regarding the project could not be placed on
the sound wall instead of using signs.
Mr. Barger stated that the signage should be considered through the sign
regulations.
Cm. Tempel asked if the applicant were aware of the provisions of the sign
ordinance.
Mr. Barger stated he believed so, but the applicant was present and could
respond.
Ron Nahas, Willow Creek Developer, stated he thought a revised plot plan had
been submitted, that he had not been notified regarding the Staff report
information and felt he had been very sorely treated. He stated he felt that
his particular development was unique in nature and felt that the sign
ordinance did not address a master plan type of community such as the Willow
Creek project.
Cm. Burnham asked if some of the signs could be mounted on the exterior sound
wall.
Mr. Nahas stated he did not want to use the wall for signage.
Shirley Corallo, Valley Boat House, stated she would not object to the signs,
as a business person, because they were temporary.
Cm. Mack asked how temporary the signs were.
Mr. Barger stated that until all the units or models were sold, approximately
1 to 2 years.
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Mr. Tong stated that the materials presented were the lastest submitted.
Cm. Zika was concerned with the off-site signs especially those located in the
park.
Mr. Nahas asked for guidance from the Planning Commission and Staff as to what
type of signage they would like to see for the project.
Mr. Tong stated that the ordinance relating to directional tract signs were
more flexable for on-site signs and that a project of this size needs a nicely
designed sign program. He stated that Staff recommendation would be toward
consolidation of signs.
Cm. Zika felt that the 17' signs were awsome.
Mr. Nahas stated that the location of the wall made it necessary to put the
signs behind the wall and therefore the 17' height was necessary.
Mr. Tong stated that there were visibility problems for motorists when the
signs were located on the exterior side of the wall.
Mr. Tong also suggested that the Planning Commission continue this item to
give Staff a chance to meet with the Developer regarding the signage.
Cm. Barnes stated she would not like to see the signs mounted on the wall but
would like to see the signs shorter and smaller.
Cm. Mack agreed with Cm. Barnes with regard to the sizes of the signs and
off-site vs. on-site.
Cm. Tempel stated he would like to see the number of signs minimized, but had
no direction with regard to height.
On motion by Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Burnham, and by a vote of 5-0 Cm.
Barnes continued the public hearing to the next meeting.
A short recess was called.
Cm. Barnes called the meeting back to order at 8:25 p.m.
SUBJECT: Dublin Boulevard Extension Plan Line
between Dougherty Road and the Southern
Pacific Railroad Right-of-Way to consider
establishment of plan lines for a portion
of the Dublin Boulevard extension.
Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report.
Mr. Tong gave a brief introduction with some background information which
stated that the existing General Plan identifies the general location of the
Dublin Boulevard extension with an implementing policy to develop a plan line
for a six-lane divided extension from Dougherty Road to Parks RFTA boundary.
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This roadway extension is proposed as a six-lane facility to serve as an
arterial to the extended planning area east of Dougherty Road. This road is
the only connection to the extended planning area shown in the General Plan.
Mr. Tong also stated that the Dublin Boulevard extension is ultimately planned
to extend through the extended planning area and to tie into North Canyons
Parkway in the City of Livermore. Dublin Boulevard will serve as a frontage
road to I-580.
Mr. Lee Thompson, City Engineer, continued with details regarding impacts.
Mr. Thompson stated that several traffic and land use issues were identified
with this project. The project has been designed to incorporate features
which will mitigate adverse impacts. One issue is traffic: Dublin Boulevard
extension will eliminate left turns into and out of Scarlett Court near the
Dublin Boulevard/Dougherty Road intersection. The Scarlett Court/Dublin
Boulevard intersection would be too close to Dougherty Road to allow stacking
of vehicles between intersections. An additional connection between Dublin
Boulevard and Scarlett Court will be built adjacent to the Alameda County
Flood Control channel. Median breaks will be placed along Dublin Boulevard
away from intersections to allow left turns and U-turns.
Mr. Thompson stated that another issue was land use; Right-of-way needs will
require purchase or dedication of portions or all of several properties.
These land requirements will result in the need to acquire about 182,125
square feet of land and five structures. Property owners will receive fair
market value for the property needed for the full right-of-way width. The
City will purchase remnant of lots rendered unusable at a fair market rate.
Building owners will also receive a fair market compensation for structures
within the proposed right-of-way. Relocation assistance will be provided to
businesses or residents who no longer would be able to use their buildings.
Where feasible, a building will be constructed, or moved on-site to replace
buildings within the proposed right-of-way.
Mr. Thompson further stated the Miracle Auto Painting property will have six
parking spaces eliminated. Instituting short-term parking (4 hours or less)
along this section of Scarlett Court would provide parking for customers who
would otherwise park on-site.
Mr. Thompson stated that there were the following alternatives; 1) extension
alignment at Dougherty Road is proposed to be a right angle to Dougherty Road.
Alignments which ranged five degrees north and south from a right angle were
also examined to see if impacts on existing structures would differ. The
building at the Valley Boat House would need to be eliminated.
Mr. Thompson stated that three main alignments were considered for the areas
east of the Dougherty Road intersection; A) the entire right-of-way north of
the east-west property lines; B) entire right-of-way south of the east-west
property lines; C) right-of-way split between properties north and south of
the property lines. All three scenarios would require about the same amount
of land. Impacts to improvements and existing businesses increase as the line
is moved south.
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Mr. Thompson stated that option "A" would have the fewest impacts to existing
business; option "B" would require the use of more developed and improved
property for the right-of-way which could result in greater costs for
compensation to property owners for the taking of property; option "C" is
proposed for the plan line as it would minimize impacts to the usability of
vacant property and would result in fewer costs to the City for improving the
road, as Bridgepoint Properties would install frontage improvements for Dublin
Boulevard instead of Sierra Lane.
With regard to the alignment of a connecting street between Dublin Boulevard
extension and Scarlett Court Mr. Thompson stated this would be necessary to
improve circulation in the project area, as the close proximity of the Scarlet
Court intersection to the Dougherty Road intersection will require that access
to Scarlett Court become right-turn-in and right-turn-out, with a median
barrier on the Dublin Boulevard Extension.
Mr. Thompson stated that timing of the improvement of Dublin Boulevard
extension may be dependent upon demand from development of the extended
planning areas to the east. That development may be two to five years from
now. If an assessment district is formed, the roadway could be designed and
built within a one year time period.
Mr. Thompson stated that preliminary estimated costs to acquire property,
relocate businesses and residents, design improvements and construct the
roadway would be about $8,200,000. These costs represent approximateley $6.8
million for the Dublin Boulevard extension and $1.4 million for the connecting
road between Scarlett court and Dublin Boulevard.
Cm. Burnham asked if the City would purchase all of the Valley Boat House
business site.
Mr. Thompson stated that State law required the City to give fair market value
and help relocate at a new site.
Cm. Burnham inquired about the Dodge dealership site.
Mr. Thompson stated the City may help rebuild.
Cm. Barnes inquired about the railroad right-of-way
Mr. Tong reviewed the uncertain status of the Contra Costa County light rail
study.
Mr. Tong stated the further extension from Southern Pacific to Tassajara Road
will be included in the East Dublin project.
John Moore, 329 Cameron Circle, San Ramon, (Bridgepoint Properties) partner of
Art Bridges, stated that he supported Staff's approach to the Dublin Boulevard
extension. He also mentioned he was agreeable with working with Staff to plan
around access of roadway.
John Corallo, 6499 Scarlett Court, Valley Boat House, stated he has changed
his approach to loosing his business site, recognizes the benefit to the
community and expressed support of the project. He is willing to participate
in an assessment district but would like to get on with the project.
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Shirley Corallo, 6499 Scarlett Court, Valley Boathouse, stated she would like
to collectively work with the City and other property owners. She stated she
has a 5 year plan with her bankers and would like to get on with the project.
She suggested looking at the potential for making allowances for non-
conforming uses such as Miracle Auto Painting.
Cm. Burnham asked how long would it be before the project would be completed.
Mr. Thompson said if an assessment district was formed approximately 1 year to
18 months, if not, 3-5 years approximately.
There being no further comments, Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing.
On motion by Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Burnham, and by a vote of 5-0 a
Resolution was adopted recommending that the City Council adopt a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance concerning Dublin Boulevard
extension plan line.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 010
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE CONCERNING DUBLIN BOULEVARD EXTENSION
PLAN LINE (DOUGHERTY ROAD TO SOUTHERN PACIFIC RIGHT-OF-WAY)
On motion by Cm. Mack, seconded by Cm. Zika, and by a vote of 5-0 a Resolution
was adopted recommending the City Council establish plan line for Dublin
Boulevard extension from Dougherty Road to Southern Pacific Right-of-Way.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-011
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH PLAN LINE FOR DUBLIN BOULEVARD
EXTENSION FROM DOUGHERTY ROAD TO SOUTHERN PACIFIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
On motion by Cm. Mack, seconded by Cm. Tempel, and by a vote of 5-0 Staff was
directed to prepare a Zoning Ordinance which would provide a conforming status
to properties rendered non-conforming solely because of condemnation of
property.
SUBJECT: Dublin Boulevard extension Plan Line
between Donlon Way and Amador Plaza Road
to consider establishment of plan lines
for a portion of the Dublin Boulevard
extension.
Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report.
Mr. Tong stated a plan line was established for Dublin Boulevard between
Donlon Way and Amador Plaza Road in 1984. Since the City Council adopted the
plan line, other studies and projects have revealed that future traffic on
Dublin Boulevard will result in unacceptable traffic volumns at peak hours. A
revised plan line which would widen Dublin Boulevard and provide additional
left and right turn lanes is proposed.
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Mr. Thompson stated the need for revising the plan line was first apparent
when conducting the traffic study of the build-out of downtown Dublin and the
traffic impact study for the Hansen Hill Ranch project. These studies
revealed that the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road would
experience future congestion during peak hours with existing plan line':'
configuration. The traffic impact study of the Hansen Hill Ranch recommended
revised lane configurations for the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and San
Ramon Road that would also accommodate additional dwelling units in the
western hill area of Dublin. The build-out figures include allowances for BART
station traffic.
Mr. Thompson stated the major differnce between the previous plan line and the
revised plan line is the provision of double right-turn lanes on the eastbound
approach of Dublin Boulevard to San Ramon Road and triple left-turn lanes on
the westbound approach lanes of Dublin Boulevard to San Ramon Road. There
would also be four westbound lanes on Dublin Boulevard at the westbound
approach to Regional Street.
The provision of double right-turn lanes on the eastbound approach at San
Ramon Road would require the acquisition of right-of-way from the Shell
service station on the southwest corner of the intersection.
The provision of triple left-turn lanes plus a through lane and a right-turn
lane on the westbound approach at San Ramon Road would require the acquisition
of right-of-way west of San Ramon Road on the north side of Dublin Boulevard
for approximately 400 feet. Also, acquisition of right-of-way above and
beyond that which is depicted on the existing Dublin Plan Line would be
required on the north side of Dublin Boulevard between San Ramon Road and
Regional Street. Between Regional Street and Golden Gate Drive, the revised
plan line proposes the same right-of-way requirement on the north side of
Dublin Boulevard as the existing Plan Line. On the south side of Dublin
Boulevard, the revised plan line would require the acquisition of additional
right-of-way between San Ramon Road and approximately 180 feet west of
Regional Steet and again between Regional Street and Golden Gate Drive,
whereas the existing Dublin Plan Line would retain the existing right-of-way.
Although additional right-of-way is required for the revised plan line, no
structures would have to be demolished.
Mr. Thompson stated that although triple left-turn lanes are an unusual
configuration, in order to assess the potential for triple left-turn lanes to
operate satisfactorily the destination of vehicles currently executing the
westbound to southbound left turn was observed. Destinations were fairly
evenly split between westbound on I-580, eastbound on I-580, and southbound on
Foothill Road into Pleasanton. It should therefore be feasible to erect
overhead signs above each of the triple left-turn lanes indicating that
vehicles desiring to arrive at one of these three destinations should be in a
specific left-turn lane. It is Staff's opinion that signing would be
necessary for the smooth operation of the triple left-turn lanes.
Mr. Thompson continued by saying the revised plan line also includes two bus
turnouts. One is located about 327 feet east of the centerline of Dublin
Boulevard/Golden Gate Drive intersection on the south side of the street (in
front of Crown Chevrolet). The other is located about 170 feet west of the
centerline of the same intersection on the north side of the street (in front
of Toys R Us).
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Mr. Thompson stated landscaping and parking impacts from the revised plan line
will be minimal and the preliminary estimated costs for right-of-way
acquisition, design and construction of the road widening is $1.7 million.
Cm. Zika asked if the islands at San Ramon Road and Dublin Boulevard would be
removed.
Mr. Thompson stated that they would be removed.
Cm. Tempel expressed concern with lack of expansion for Dublin Boulevard
widening.
Cm. Burnham asked why the bus turnouts had to be located at the sites
suggested.
Mr. Thompson stated that the existing bus transfer sites were located at these
locations and they encouraged people to cross at a signaled intersection.
Pat Costello, Crown Chevrolet express concern with the location of the bus
turnout and the widening of Dublin Boulevard. He proposes to loose
approximately 50-60 display spaces for cars and the buses will block display
of cars. He is concerned with people waiting for the bus sitting on cars. He
suggested moving the bus turnout to the east to the Orchard Shopping Center
parking lot.
Cm. Barnes stated she would like to see the bus turnout moved near the Orchard
Shopping Center parking lot.
Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing.
Cm. Zika questioned whether it would create a problem moving the bus turnout
to the Orchard Shopping Center instead of Crown Chevrolet.
Michelle DeRobertis, TJKM, saw no major problem with moving the bus turnout
site.
Mr. Thompson stated a recommendation could be made to the City Council to
change the location of the bus turnout.
On motion by Cm. Burnham, seconded by Cm. Zika and by a vote of 5-0, a
Resolution was adopted recommending that the City Council adopt a Negative
Declaration of Environmental Significance concerning Dublin Boulevard revised
plan line.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 012
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE CONCERNING DUBLIN BOULEVARD REVISED PLAN LINE
(DONLON WAY TO AMADOR PLAZA ROAD)
On motion by Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Mack, and by a vote of 5-0 with an
amendment to consider moving the bus turnout 1 block west, a Resolution was
adopted recommending the City Council establish plan line for Dublin Boulevard
extension from Donlon Way to Amador Plaza Road.
Regular Meeting PCM-8-44 March 7, 1988
RESOLUTION NO.-88 - 013
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISH PLAN LINE FOR DUBLIN BOULEVARD
EXTENSION FROM DONLON WAY TO AMADOR PLAZA ROAD
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NEW BUSINESS OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Cm. Zika inquired about the slurry seal of Peppertree Road.
Mr. Tong stated that Staff will try to include Peppertree Road in the annual
slurry program.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Tong advised the second reading of the Enea Planned Development Rezone and
the Amador Auto Center sign appeal would be heard at the upcoming City Council
meeting.
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PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS
Cm. Burnham questioned if the median in front of Oshman's Sporting Goods on
Amador Valley Boulevard would be landscaped.
Mr. Thompson stated that section of Amador Valley Boulevard was scheduled to
be done when the signal intersection was done.
Cm. Tempel was extremely concerned with the traffic related problems
throughout the City.
Cm. Barnes was concerned with the transformer on Dougherty Road.
Mr. Thompson stated that the Army was actually starting with regard to the
removal of the transformer.
Cm. Zika was concerned with the number of requests for variance to the Sign
Ordinance.
Mr. Tong stated that the Applicant has a right to apply for a variance and
that if the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission decisions are upheld,
that would indicate that the Sign Ordinance is working.
Cm. Barnes reminded those Commissioners that were attending the Planning
Institute to meet at the designated time of 5:15 a.m.
Regular Meeting PCM-8-45 March 7, 1988
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. .
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Respectfully submitted,
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Planning Commission Chairperson
Laurence L. Tong
Planning Director
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Regular Meeting PCM-8-46 March 7, 1988
CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: March 7, 1988
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Staff ' `1
SUBJECT: PA 88-003 Villages at Willow Creek Road
Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard,
Sign Program, Conditinal Use Permit/Variance
GENERAL INFORMATION
PROJECT: Conditional Use Permit/Variance request for a
Sign Program for nine directional tract signs,
seven of which exceed the allowed copy square
footage restriction and three of which exceed
height restrictions.
PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Rafanelli & Nahas Real Estate Development
Ron Nahas
2011 Patio Drive, Suite 215
Castro Valley, CA 94546
LOCATION: The Villages at Willow Creek Road, Dougherty
Road and Amador Valley Boulevard
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS: 941-278-2782, -2783, -2784
(Portion of each)
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Medium Density Residential
EXISTING ZONING AND
LAND USE: PD, Planned Development, Residential
SURROUNDING LAND USE
AND ZONING: North: Vacant, City of San Ramon
South: Vacant, PD, Planned Development for
residential uses
East: Camp Park Military Training Reserve
West: Open space, PD Planned Development
ZONING HISTORY:
The original 135+ acre holding was rezoned from an A, Agricultural
District, to the R-1-B-5, Single Family Residential-Combining District,
and the C-N, Neighborhood Business District, by Zoning Unit 638,
approved by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on December 5, 1964.
The Zoning designation R-1-B-5 was subsequently relettered to an R-1-B-E
designation.
On April 15, 1985, the Planning Commission granted approval for a
four-parcel minor subdivision under Tentative Parcel Map 4575. The
parcel split was requested to facilitate a purchase option agreement the
Applicant (Rafanelli & Nahas Real Estate Development) had with the
original Property Owner.
On March 24, 1986, the City Council granted approval for the PD,
Planned Development District and Tentative Map applications for the
1,165-unit Villages at Willow Creek project (PA 85-041.1 and .2) . There
are seven residential Villages under separate applications and in
various stages.
ATTACHMENT
ITEM NO. �o .
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS:
Section 8-87.10(f) of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance (Sign
Regulations) defines Directional Tract signs as a temporary signs
containing only the name and location of a subdivision and/or a multiple
family residential project and direction for reaching the same.
Section 8-87.60 of the Sign Regulations states that Directional
Tract Signs may be located in required yards if a Conditional Use Permit
is granted.
Section 8-87.60(a) of the Sign Regulations states that Directional
Tract Signs in any district are limited to thirty-two square feet
maximum copy area and a maximum of twelve feet in height.
Section 8-94.0 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance 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.
Section 8-94.4 states the approval of a Conditinal Use Permit may
be valid only for a specified term, and may be made contingent upon the
acceptance and observance of specified conditions, including but not
limited to the following matters:
a) substantial conformity to approved plans and drawings;
b) limitations on time of day for the conduct of specified activities;
c) time period within which the approval shall be exercised and the
proposed use brought into existence, failing which, the approval
shall lapse and be void;
d) guarantees as to compliance with the terms of the approval,
including the posting of bond;
3) compliance with requirements of other departments of the City/County
Government.
Section 8-93.0 (Variance) and Government Code Section 65906 (State
law re: Variance findings) indicate that the strict terms of the Zoning
Ordinance may be varied in specific cases upon affirmative findings of
fact upon each of these three requirements:
1) that there are special circumstances including size, shape,
topography, location or surroundings, applicable to the property in
the vicinity under the identical zoning classification;
2) that the granting of the application will not constitute a grant of
special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other
properties in the vicinity and zone; and
3) that the granting of the application will not be detrimental to
persons or property in the neighborhood or to the public welfare.
Section 8-93.1 - .4 establishes the procedures, required action
and effective date for granting or denying a Variance, and indicates the
granting of a Variance shall be subject to conditions, limitations and
guarantees.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This project has been found to be categorically exempt
from CEPA under Section 15311, Class II(a) of the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the March 7, 1988 hearing was
published in The Herald, mailed to property owners and
posted in public buildings.
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ANALYSIS
The Applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to
allow the use of nine (9) directional tract signs to identify the Villages
residential developments located at Dougherty Road, Willow Creek and Amador
Valley Boulevard. The Applicant is also requesting approval of,a Variance to
allow seven of the directional tract signs to exceed the maximum permitted
sign copy square footage (32 square feet) and to allow three of them to exceed
the maximum height of 12 feet.
Background Attachment 1 shows the location of the 7 Village sites and
the location of the proposed signs identified as (A-1-D-2). Background
Attachment 2 shows partial site plans indicating the location of the signs.
Background Attachment 3 shows the elevations of the signs. The following
provides a description of the nine (9) directional tract signs and indicates
where each does not comply with the sign regulations:
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED DIRECTIONAL TRACT SIGNS
A-1: Freesstanding single face sign with 32 square feet of copy. It is 11
feet tall and would be located on the northwest corner of Wildwood Road
and Amador Valley Boulevard. Non-conformity: The sign is located in an
open space area rather than on one of the Village sites.
A-2: Freestanding single face sign with 32 square feet of copy. It is 11
feet tall and would be located near the northeastern side of Village 5.
Non-conformity: The sign is located off-site and not on any land
controlled by the Applicant.
B-1: Freestanding double face sign, 24 square per face for a total of 48
square feet. It is 10 feet tall and located on the northeast corner of
Amador Valley Boulevard and Wildwood Road. Non-conformity: Total sign
copy exceeds 32 square feet.
B-2: Freestanding double face sign, 32 square feet per face for a total of 62
square feet. It is 12 feet tall and located on the north side of Willow
Creek Road, west of Dougherty Road. Non-Conformity: Total sign copy
exceeds 32 square feet.
B-3: Freestanding double face sign, 32 square feet per face for a total of 62
square feet. It is 12 feet tall and located on Wildwood Road just west
of Dougherty Road. Non-conformity: Total sign copy exceeds 32 square
feet, and it is located on the park site rather than on one of the
Village sites.
B-4: Freestanding double face sign, 32 square feet per face for a total of 62
square feet. It is 12 feet tall and located on Willow Creek Road.
Non-conformity: Total sign copy exceeds 32 square feet.
D-1: Freestanding double face sign, 80 square feet per face for a total of
160 square feet. It is 17.5 feet tall and would be located on the
northwest corner of Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard. Non-
conformity: Total sign copy exceeds 32 square feet. Sign height
exceeds 12 feet. Sign copy contains more than the name and location of
the subdivision (phone numbers; "Models At Amador Lakes Apartments on
Stagecoach Road").
D-2: Freestanding double face sign, 80 square feet per face for a total of
160 square feet. It is 17.5 feet tall and located on the northwest
corner of Dougherty Road and Willow Creek Road. Non-conformity: Total
sign copy exceeds 32 square feet. Sign height exceeds 12 feet.
D_3: Freestanding double face sign, 80 square feet per face for a total of
160 square feet. It is 17.5 feet tall and located in the northeastern
corner of Village 5. Non-conformity: Total sign copy exceeds 32 square
' feet. Sign height exceeds 12 feet.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
For new development projects it is typical for the City to allow
(through the Conditional Use Permit procedure) two (2) directional tract signs
per subdivision. The signs should be located on private property out of the
public right-of-way. In addition compliance with the total sign copy square
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footage limitation of 32 square feet is enforced. When an application is
submitted and it is in conformance with the above regulations (in addition to
being attractively designed and appropriately located) there is reasonable
justification for Staff to recommend that the Planning Commission approve the
request.
In the case of this application, none of the signs fully conform with
the regulations for directional tract signs. All nine have some form of non-
conformity as listed in the descriptions on the previous page. Because of
these non-conformaties Staff cannot recommend approval of the Conditional Use
Permit Request until:
1) All non-conformities (as listed in the Directional Tract Sign
descriptions on page 3 of this report) are reasonably eliminated;
and
2) A sign program with a maximum of five (5) directional tract signs is
proposed. These signs should consolidate as much information as
possible on the various Village projects (limiting the copy to name
location and direction to the subdivisions). A plan showing
potential sign locations is provided in Attachment 5.
The reason for suggesting a five sign limitation for all seven Villages
is because their close proximity precludes the need to have more than five
signs if they are placed in more strategic locations.
VARIANCE:
As mentioned earlier in this report there are a number of non-
conformities associated with the proposed sign program. Some (such as having
more than the name, address and direction on the sign copy) must be complied
with if approval is to be granted. Others (such as exceeding height limits
and copy square footage restrictions) must be addressed through the Variance
procedure.
Seven of the signs (signs B-1 through B-4 and D-1 through D-3) exceed
the 32 square foot copy restrictions established by the sign regulations
(ranging from a low 42 square feet, and a high of 160 square feet). Three of
the signs (signs D-1 through D-3) exceed the 12 foot height reulations
established for directional tract signs (all at 17.5'). These non-
conformities in Staff's opinion are excessive and there is no justifiable
reason to grant Variance approval.
Prior to granting a Variance, three mandatory findings must be made,
based on facts presented in the record. These include:
1. That there are special circumstances relating to physical
characteristics (such as lot size, shape and topography) which
would deprive the Property Owner of privileges enjoyed by others
in the identical zoning district. What this means is: in order
to grant a Variance there must be some characteristic pertaining
to the property that makes compliance with zoning provisions
either impossible or impractable.
Staff's review of the sites finds that there are no special
circumstances relating to the physical characteristics of the
property. The Villages have frontages on Dougherty Road and
Amador Valley Boulevard, both of which together could easily
accommodate up to five strategically placed directional tract
signs in locations that are on-site and highly visible.
2. That the granting of the Variance does not constitute a grant of
special privileges. This means that in order to grant a Variance,
the approval cannot give the Property Owner the permission or
right to build something that other Property Owners have not been
given the right to do.
The granting of the Variance would constitute a grant of special
privilege because allowing directional tract signs that exceed the
height and copy square footage restrictions would give the
Property Owner a privilege not given to other Property Owners in
similar situations.
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3. That the Variance will not be detrimental to the neighborhood.
This means approval of the Variance cannot cause damage or harm to
the neighborhood in any fashion.
If approved the Variance would be detrimental to the neighborhood
because it would set an unwanted precedence of relaxing provisions
of the Zoning Ordinance where compliance is attainable.
Because of the above facts, Staff must recommend that the Variance be
denied without prejudice. It may be reasonable to consider a minor adjustment
to the sign height in cases where the sign can only be placed behind the wall.
RECOMMENDATIONS
FORMAT: 1) Open public hearing and hear Staff presentation.
2) Take testimony from Applicant and the public.
3) Queston Staff, Applicant and the public.
4) Close public hearing and deliberate.
5a) Adopt Resolution denying Conditional Use Permit
request.
b) Adopt Resolution denying Variance request, or:
c) Give Staff and the Applicant direction and continue the
matter.
ACTION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached
Resolution denying the Conditional Use Permit and Variance
requests for PA 88-003, Villages at Willow Creek Road,
Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard Sign Program.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A: Draft Resolution regarding PA 88-003 Villages at
Willow Creek Road, Dougherty Road and Amador Valley
Boulevard Sign Program, Conditional Use Permit
recommending denial without prejudice.
Exhibit B: Draft Resolution regarding PA 88-003 Villages at
Willow Creek Road, Dougherty Road and Amador Valley
Boulevard Sign Program Variance, recommending denial
without prejudice.
BACKGROUND ATTACHMENTS: 1. Site Plan
2. Partial Site Plans
3. Sign Elevations
4. Vicinity Map
5. Site plan showing potential sign locations.
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RESOLUTION No. 88 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DENYING PA 88-003 VILLAGES AT WILLOW CREEK ROAD,
DOUGHERTY ROAD AND AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD
SIGN PROGRAM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, Ron Nahas of Rafanelli and Nahas Real Estate Development
filed an a Conditional Use Permit for a Sign Program containing nine
directional tract signs (seven of which exceed the allowed copy square footage
restrictions and three of which exceed height restrictions) for the Villages
at Willow Creek Road, Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
application on March 7, 1988; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all
respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS the request is categorically exempt in accordance with the
provisions of the Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending the application
be denied without prejudice; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered all said
reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find:
A. The use is not required by the public need at the proposed
location because the size, height and copy of the signs exceeds
what is permitted by the Zoning Ordinance for directional tract
signs.
B. The use is inappropriate in that the size, height and copy of
signs is excessive in comparison with what is typically allowed
for other subdivision with directional tract signs.
C. The use, if permitted under all circumstantes and conditions of
this particular case, would 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 area, as all applicable
regulations will not be met.
D. The use will be contrary to the specific intent, clause or
performance standard of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance in that:
1. Seven of the nine proposed directional tract signs exceed the
maximum copy square footage restrictions.
2. Three of the nine proposed directional tract signs exceed the
maximum height restrictions.
3. One of the directional tract signs is located off site while another
is located in a designated open space area.
4. One of the directional tract signs has verbage in excess of what is
allowed to be on the signs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission denies
without prejudice the Conditional Use Permit Request in PA 88-003.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of March, 1988.
AYES:
NOES:
PRESENT:
ATTEST: Planning Commission Chairperson
Planning Director
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RESOLUTION No. 88 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DENYING PA 88-003 VILLAGES AT WILLOW CREEK ROAD,
DOUGHERTY ROAD AND AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD
SIGN PROGRAM VARIANCE
WHEREAS, Ron Nahas of Rafanelli and Nahas Real Estate Development
filed a Variance for a Sign Program containing nine directional tract signs
(seven of which exceed the allowed copy square footage restrictions and three
of which exceed height restrictions) for the Villages at Willow Creek Road,
Dougherty Road and Amador Valley Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
application on March 7, 1988; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all
respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS the request is categorically exempt in accordance with the
provisions of the Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending the application
be denied without prejudice; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered all said
reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find:
A. There are no special circumstances relating to physical
characteristics including size, shape, topography, location or
surroundings, applicable to the property which would deprive the
property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity
under the identical zoning classification if strict compliance
with the Zoning Regulations for directional tract signs were
observed.
B. The granting of teh Variance application would constitute a grant
of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other
properties in the vicinity and zone, in that no special
circumstances exist which warrant granting the Variance.
C. The granting of this Variance application would be detrimental to
persons or property in the neighborhood because if approved it
could set an unwanted precedence of granting Variance in
situations where the standards of the Zoning Ordinance could be
complied with.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission denies
without prejudice the Variance Request in PA 88-003.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of March, 1988.
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: March 21, 1988
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Staff
SUBJECT: PA 87-176 Ramirez Sideyard Setback Variance
GENERAL INFORMATION:
PROJECT: Appeal of the Zoning Administrators decision to
deny a Variance request to allow an existing
accessory structure attached to the main
structure to project into the required sideyard
setback, resulting in no sideyard setback on one
side of the home (where a minimum of 6 feet is
required by the Zoning Ordinance).
APPELLANT/OWNER: Raul P. Ramirez
8686 Davona Drive
Dublin, CA 94568
LOCATION: 8686 Davona Drive
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 941-183-43
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: Single Family Residental
EXISTING ZONING
AND LAND USE: R-1-B-E Single Family Residential District
SURROUNDING LAND USE
AND ZONING: North: R-1-B-E, Single Family Residential
South: R-1-B-E, Single Family Residential
East: R-1-B-E, Single Family Residential
West: R-1-B-E, Single Family Residential
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS:
Section 8-26.6 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
sideyard of not less than 5 feet plus one foot for each full 10 feet by which
the median lot width exceeds 50 feet, up to a maximum of 10 feet for the main
structure on the site, except in cases where a Combining District specifies
minimum yard requirements, (in this Application, a Combining District applies
to the subject property).
Section 8-40.2 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance specifies that minimum yard
dimensions for the B-E District are specified in the Amendment creating the
District. A minimum 6 foot sideyard setback is required by the Zoning
District where the subject property is located.
Section 8-60.26 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance indicates that every accessory
building attached to a main building shall be subject to all setback/yard
requirements applicable to the main building.
COPIES TO: Applicant/Owner
File PA 87-176
ITEM NO. 8 p2
PA 87-176 Ramirez Sideyard Setback Variance
Section 8-60.33 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance indicates "In order to ensure
minimum basic provisions for light, air, privacy and safety from fire hazards,
it is required that every building hereafter constructed shall be upon a
building site of dimension such as to provide for yards specified in which the
lot is located".
Section 8-93.0 (Variance) and Government Code Section 65906 (State law re:
Variance findings) indicate that the strict terms of the Zoning Ordinance may
be varied in specific cases upon affirmative findings of fact upon each of
these three requirements:
1) that there are special circumstances including size, shape, topography,
location or surroundings, applicable to the property in the vicinity under
the identical zoning classification;
2) that the granting of the application will not constitute a grant of special
privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the
vicinity and zone; and
3) that the granting of the application will not be detrimental to persons or
property in the neighborhood or to the public welfare.
Section 8-93.1 - .4 establishes the procedures, required action and effective
date for granting or denying a Variance, and indicates the granting of a
Variance shall be subject to conditions, limitations and guarantees.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This project has been found to be Categorically
Exempt from CEQA under Section 15301
Class 1 (L)(4) of the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines.
NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the March 21, 1988, hearing was published
in The Herald, mailed to adjacent property owners, and posted in public
buildings.
BACKGROUND:
On December 7, 1987 the Planning Department received an application from
Mr. Raul P. Ramirez for a Variance request to allow an existing accessory
structure attached to the main structure to project into the required sideyard
setback resulting in no sideyard setback on one side of the home, (where a
minimum of 6 feet is required).
On December 11, 1987 Staff mailed an Application Submittal Status letter to
Mr. Ramirez, indicating that his application was complete.
On February 11, 1988 the Zoning Administrator held a public hearing to
consider the Variance. After receiving testimony from Staff and Mr. Ramirez,
the Zoning Administrator adopted Resolution No. 002-88 denying PA 87-176,
Raul P. Ramirez Variance request. The Appealable Action letter was promptly
mailed to Mr. Ramirez on February 12, 1988.
On February 20, 1988 Mr. Ramirez appealed the Zoning Administrator's decision
to the Planning Commission.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a Variance to allow an existing accessory
structure attached to the main structure to project into the required sideyard
setback, resulting in no sideyard setback on the south side of the house
(where a minimum 6 foot sideyard is required by the Zoning Ordinance).
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PA 87-176 Ramirez Sideyard Setback Variance
The structure is approximately 8 feet tall. It spans from the sidewall of the
residence to the adjacent property line fence, resulting in no remaining
sideyard setback. It is open on all sides except on the top where there is a
transluscent corrugated plastic cover that acts as a sun shade and weather
protectant.
According to Mr. Ramirez, the structure was constructed prior to his
purchasing the home in 1973. City records indicate that no building permits
had been issued for the structure.
Prior to granting a Variance, three mandatory findings must be made based on
facts presented in the record. These include:
1. That there are special circumstances relating to physical
characteristics (such as lot size, shape and topography) which would
deprive the Property Owner of priviledges enjoyed by others in the
identical zoning district. What this means is in order to grant a
Variance there must be some characteristic pertaining to the lot that
makes compliance with zoning provisions either impossible or
impracticable.
Staff's review of the site finds that there are no special circumstances
relating to the physical characteristics of the property. This is a
relatively flat, rectangular, single family lot that contains a two-
story home. All setback requirements can be met without impositioning
the Property Owner.
2. That the granting of the Variance does not constitute a grant of special
privileges. This means that in order to grant a Variance, the approval
cannot give the Property Owner the permission or right to build
something that other Property Owners have not been given the right to
do.
The granting of the Variance would constitute a grant of special
privilege because allowing the accessory structure to be located in the
sideyard setback would give the Property Owner a privilege not given to
other Property Owners in similar situations.
3. That the Variance will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. This
means approval of the Variance cannot cause damage or harm to the
neighborhood in any fashion.
If approved the Variance would be detrimental to the neighborhood
because it would set an unwanted precedence of relaxing provisions of
the Zoning Ordinance where compliance is attainable. This structure
does not meet Building Code requirements in that it is located on a
property line where it must have at least a one-hour fire wall. In
order to meet this requirement, substantial modification would be
necessary. However, meeting the Building Code does not bring this
structure into conformance with the setback requirements established by
the Zoning Ordinance.
Because of the above facts, Staff must recommend that the Planning Commission
uphold the Zoning Commission's action denying the varience request.
RECOMMENDATION:
FORMAT: 1) Open public hearing and hear Staff presentation.
2) Take testimony from Appellant and the public.
3) Question Staff, Appellant and the public.
4) Close public hearing and deliberate.
5) Adopt Resolution upholding the Zoning Administrator's action
denying the sideyard setback Variance request, or give Staff
and Appellant direction and continue the matter.
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PA 87-176 Ramirez Sideyard Setback Variance
ACTION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the Draft
Resolution upholding the Zoning Administrator's action denying
PA 87-176, Ramirez sideyard setback Variance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A: Draft Resolution upholding the Zoning Administrator's action
denying PA 87-176 Ramirez Sideyard Variance.
Background Attachments: 1. Application Appeal Letter.
2. Appealable Action Letter dated February 12,
1988 including Resolution No. 002-88, a
Resolution of the Dublin Zoning
Administrator denying PA 87-176.
3. Minutes from the Zoning Administrator's
public hearing dated February 11, 1988.
4. Zoning Administrator Agenda Statement/Staff
Report dated February 11, 1988 excluding
attachments.
5. Site Plan and Elevation.
6. Photographs.
7. Location Map.
8. Application Form.
9. Letter from Applicant/Appellant to the
Planning Department.
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RESOLUTION NO. 88 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
UPHOLDING THE ZONING ADMINISTRATORS ACTION DENYING
PA 87-176 RAUL P. RAMIREZ VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW AN EXISTING
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ATTACHED TO THE MAIN STRUCTURE TO PROJECT
INTO THE REQUIRED SIDEYARD SETBACK, RESULTING IN NO SIDEYARD SETBACK
ON ONE SIDE OF THE HOME (WHERE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET IS REQUIRED
BY THE ZONING ORDINANCE).
WHEREAS, Raul P. Ramirez filed an application for a sideyard
setback Variance from Sections 8-26.6, 8-40-2 and 8.60.26 of the City's Zoning
Ordinace to allow an existing accessory structure attached to the main
structure to project into the required sideyard setback, resulting in no
sideyard setback on one side of the home (where a minimum of 6 feet is
required; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and has been found to be
Categorically Exempt; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator held a Public Hearing on said
application on February 11, 1988; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said Public Hearing was given in all
respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff report was submitted recommending denial of the
sideyard setback Variance; and
WHEREAS, on February 11, 1988, after hearing and considering all
said reports, recommendations and testimony as hereinabove set forth, the
Zoning Administrator denied PA 87-176 Ramirez sideyard setback Variance request
at 8686 Davona Drive; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 1988, Raul P. Ramirez appealed the Zoning
Administrators February 11, 1988 action; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 1988, the Planning Commission held a Public
Hearing to consider said appeal; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said Public Hearing was given as required
by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered all said
reports, recommendations and testimony as hereinabove set forth; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find that:
A) There are no special circumstances relating to physical characteristics
including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, applicable to the
property which would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties in the vicinity under the identical zoning classification if strict
observance of the yard and setback standards of the district were observed.
B) The granting of the sideyard setback Variance would constitute a grant of
special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in
the vicinity and zone, in that no special circumstances exist which warrant
granting the Variance.
C) The granting of this sideyard setback Variance would be detrimental to
person or property in the neighborhood because if approved it could set an
unwanted precedence of granting Variance in situations where the standards of
the Zoning Ordinance could be complied with.
c I VI1R A
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby uphold the Zoning Administrator's action denying PA 87-176 Raul P.
Ramirez sideyard setback Variance application as generally depicted by
materials from March 21, 1988 Planning Commission Staff Report, on file with
the Dublin Planning Department
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1987.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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ATTACHMENT
,/Develo ment Services �;1''` CITY OF DUBLIN
p �PlanninoJZoning 829-4916
P.O. Box 2340 `"�11 Building&Safety 829-0822
Dublin,CA 94568 Engineering/Public Works 829-4927
APPEALABLE ACTION LETTER
Date: February 12, 1988
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ERTIFIED MAIL
Re. Planning Application #: PA 87-176 Ramirez Sideyard Setback Variance
Project Description: Variance Request to allow an existing accessory
structure attached to the main structure, to project
into the required sideyard setback, resulting in no
sideyard setback on one side of the home (where a
minimum of 6 feet is required by the Zoning
Ordinance).
Finance Control #: N/A
Project/Site Address: 8686 Davona Drive
Assessor Parcel Number(s): 941-183-43
Applicant/Owner: Raul P. Ramirez
8686 Davona Drive
Dublin, CA 94568
Dear Applicant:
The above referenced project was acted upon on February 11, 1988, by the:
XX Zoning Administrator
Planning Director
Planning Commission
City Council
and was: Approved
Approved subject to conditions
XX Denied
Findings and Conditions are attached.
This action becomes final and effective at 5:00 p.m. on February 21, 1988, unless
appealed before that time in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and other
applicable regulations.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Rod Barger, the
Project Planner, or me.
Sincerely,
Laurence L. Tong
Planning Director
LLT/df ATTACHMEtT
A
RESOLUTION NO. 002 - 88
A RESOLUTION OF THE DUBLIN ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
DENYING PA 87-176 RAUL P. RAMARIZ VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW AN EXISTING
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ATTACHED TO THE MAIN STRUCTURE TO PROJECT INTO THE REQUIRED
SIDYARD SETBACK, RESULTING IN NO SIDEYARD SETBACK ON ONE SIDE OF THE HOME
(WHERE A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET IS REQUIRED BY THE ZONING ORDINANCE).
WHEREAS, Raul P. Ramirez filed an application for a sideyard
setback Variance from Sections 8-26.6, 8-40.2 and 8-60.26 of the City's Zoning
Ordinance to allow an existing accessory structure attached to the main
structure to project into the required sideyard setback, resulting in no
sideyard setback on one side of the home (where a minimum of 6 feet is
required); and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and has been found to be
Categorically Exempt; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator held a public hearing on said
application on February 11, 1988; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all
respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff report was submitted recommending denial of the
sideyard setback Variance; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Administrator heard and considered all said
reports, recommendations and testimony as hereinabove set forth; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Zoning Administrator
does hereby find that;
A) There are no special circumstances relating to physical characteristics
including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, applicable to the
property which would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties in the vicinity under the identical zoning classification if strict
observance of the yard and setback standards of the district were observed.
B) The granting of the sideyard setback Variance application would constitute a
grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other
properties in the vicinity and zone, in that no special circumstaces exist
which warrent granting the Variance.
C) The granting of this sideyard setback Variance application would be
detrimental to persons or property in the neighborhood because if approved it
could set an unwanted precedence of granting Variance in situations where the
standards of the Zoning Ordinance could be complied with.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Zoning Administrator does hereby
deny PA 87-176. Raul P. Ramirez, sideyard setback Variance application as
generally depicted by materials from the February 11, 1988 Zoning Administrator
Report, on file with the Dublin Planning Department.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this llth day of February, 1988.
Zoning Adminis[ra or
ATTEST:
Senior)Planner
Zoning Administrator Meeting - February 11, 1988
A meeting of the City of Dublin Zoning Administrator was held on February 11,
1988, in the Conference Room, Suite 210, City of Dublin,Office, 6500 Dublin
Boulevard. The meeting was called to order at 8:35 a.m. by Laurence Tong,
Zoning Administrator.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Laurence Tong, Planning Director/Zoning Administrator, and Rod Barger,
Senior Planner.
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PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: PA 87-176 Ramirez Sideyard Setback Variance
8686 Davona Drive, Dublin
Mr. Tong, Zoning Administrator, explained the Variance hearing procedures, opened
the public hearing and called for the Staff Report.
Mr. Barger indicated that the Applicant was requesting approval to vary from the
Zoning Ordinance to allow an existing accessory structure attached to the main
structure to project into the required sideyard setback, resulting in no sideyard
setback or one side of the home, where a minimum of 6 feet is required.
Mr. Barger indicated that the attached accessory structure is 8 feet tall. It
spans from the sidewall of the house to the adjoining property line resulting in
no sideyard setback. It is open on all sides except on top where it is covered
by translucent corrugated plastic. According to Mr. Ramirez, the attached
accessory structure had been constructed prior to his purchasing the home in
1973. City records, via Alameda County, indicate that no building permit was
obtained for the construction of the accessory structure.
Mr. Barger indicated that prior to granting approval of a Variance, three
mandatory findings must be made based on facts presented in the record. These
include:
1. That there are special circumstances relating to physical characteristics
(such as lot size, shape and topography) which would deprive the Property Owner
of priviledges enjoyed by others in the identical zoning district. This means
that in order to grant a Variance there must be some characteristic(s) pertaining
to the lot that makes compliance with zoning provisions either impossible or
impractable. Mr. Barger indicated that Staff's review of the site finds that
there are no special circumstances relating to the physical characteristics of
the property. This is a relatively flat, rectangular, single family lot that
contains a two-story home. All setback requirements can be met without
impositioning the Property Owner.
2. That the granting of the Variance does not constitute a grant of special
privileges. This means that in order to grant a Variance, the approval cannot
give the Property Owner the permission or right to build something that other
Property Owners have not been given the right to do. Mr. Barger indicated that
the granting of the Variance would constitute a grant of special privilege
Regular Meeting ATTACHMENT February 11, 1988
because allowing the accessory structure to be located in the sideyard setback
would give the property owner a privilege not given to other Property Owners in
similar situations.
3. That the variance will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. This means
approval of the Variance cannot cause damage or harm to the neighborhood in any
fashion. Mr. Barger indicated that if approved, the Variance would be
detrimental to the neighborhood because it would set an unwanted precedence of
relaxing provisions of the Zoning Ordinance where compliance is attainable.
Because of the above facts, Mr. Barger recommended that the Variance be denied.
The Zoning Administrator asked Staff if there were any comments from the Building
Inspection Department concerning this application.
Mr. Barger indicated that if this application was approved, the structure would
have to be brought into compliance with the Uniform Building Code. Because the
structure is located on the property line, a one-hour firewall would have to be
constructed.
The Zoning Administrator asked for testimony from the applicant.
The Applicant, Mr. Raul P. Ramirez, 8686 Davona Drive, Dublin, CA made the
following statement: He indicated that when he purchased the house in 1973, the
accessory structure was already there. He indicated that there is a 4 foot
separation between the property line where the accessory structure is located by
his next door neighbors house. Therefore it appears that there is no special
privilege that is being granted in this case. He indicated that it is unlikely
that granting this Variance would set an unwanted precidence. In the 15 years he
has lived there he has never received any complaints on this item. Therefore,
this structure would not harm the community. He concluded by stating he strongly
believes that the accessory structure does not impede the specific intent of the
Zoning Ordinance, it is not unsafe, it is not a fire hazard and it is not
detrimental to the neighborhood. He requested that equity be considered in
making the decision.
The Zoning Administrator asked Mr. Ramirez what the accessory structure was used
for.
Mr. Ramirez indicated that it is a place that offers shade and protection from
the weather. It is not used to store materials and it is not unsightly. He said
that if his next door neighbor ever had any concerns about the structure, he
would take it down.
The Zoning Administrator asked for additional comments from Staff or the
Applicant.
Mr. Ramirez once again spoke in favor of the structure.
The Zoning Administrator closed the Public Hearing. He indicated that based on
the information contained in the Staff Report as well as the testimony today he
will make the findings as indicated on Exhibit A of the Staff Report for PA 87-
176 as follows to deny the Variance for the following reasons:
Regular Meeting ZAM-2 February 11, 1988
A) There are no special circumstances relating to physical characteristics
including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, applicable to the
property which would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties in the vicinity under the identical zoning classification if strict
observance of the yard and setback standards of the district were observed.
B) The granting of the sideyard setback Variance application would constitute a
grant of special privileges inconsistant with the limitations upon other
properties in the vicinity and;zone, in that no special circumstances exist which
warrant granting the Variance.
C) The granting of this sideyard setback Variance application would be
detrimental to person or property in the neighborhood because if approved it
could set an unwanted precedence of granting Variance in situations where the
standards of the Zoning Ordinance could be complied with.
Mr. Ramirez indicated that it was unfair that he is to being required to comply
with the Zoning Ordinance when there are any other non-complying situations in
his neighborhood.
The Zoning Administrator indicated that the City is unaware of these non-
complying situations, however, if they do exist, the City will pursue them
primarily on a complaint basis.
Mr. Ramirez indicated that there was no complaint involved with his non-
conforming structure. He indicated that a City Staff person initiated this issue
when she came to his residence to indicate how a shed structure could be brought
into conformance with re-zoning ordinance, and in doing this work, she noticed
the non-conforming structure. He indicated that it is unfair that he is being
singled out. He indicated that Staff should be cautioned about singling out some
violations while not pursuing others.
The Zoning Administrator concluded the meeting by emphasizing that there are
various State and local laws that warrant and support the action that has been
taken. Findings must be made in order to support a Variance request, and in the
case of this application, those findings could not be made. The other option
available is to attempt to amend the Zoning Ordinance, but at this time Staff
must comply with the Ordinance as it is written as well as the State laws
regarding Variances.
RESOLUTION NO. 002 - 88 ,f
DENYING PA 87-176 RAMIREZ SIDEYARD SETBACK
VARIANCE AT 8686 DAVONA DRIVE
ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 a.m.
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ATTEST:
Rod Barger, Senior Plann r
Regular Meeting ZAM-3 February 11, 1988
CITY OF DUBLIN
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: February 11, 1988
TO: Zoning Administrator
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SUBJECT: PA 87-176 Ramirez Sideyard Setback Variance
GENERAL INFORMATION:
PROJECT: Variance request to allow an existing accessory
structure attached to the main structure to
project into the required sideyard setback,
resulting in no sideyard setback on one side of
the home (where a minimum of 6 feet is required
by the Zoning Ordinance) .
APPLICANT/OWNER: Raul P. Ramirez
8686 Davona Drive
Dublin, CA 94568
LOCATION: 8686 Davona Drive
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 941-183-43
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: Single Family Residental
EXISTING ZONING
AND LAND USE: R-1-B-E Single Family Residential District
SURROUNDING LAND USE
AND ZONING: North: R-1-B-E, Single Family Residential
South: R-1-B-E, Single Family Residential
East: R-1-B-E, Single Family Residential
West: R-1-B-E, Single Family Residential
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS:
Section 8-26.6 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
sideyard of not less than 5 feet plus one foot for each full 10 feet by which
the median lot width exceeds 50 feet, up to a maximum of 10 feet for the main
structure on the site, except in cases where a Combining District specifies
minimum yard requirements, (in this Application, a Combining District applies
to the subject property) .
Section 8-40.2 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance specifies that minimum yard
dimension for the B-E District are specified in the Amendment creating the
District. A minimum 6 foot sideyard setback is required by the Zoning
District where the subject property is located.
Section 8-60.26 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance indicates that every accessory
building attached to a main building shall be subject to all setback/yard
requirements applicable to the main building.
Section 8-60.33 of the Du" '.n Zoning Ordinance indicates "7J'order to ensure
minimum basic provisions tor light, air, privacy and safety prom fire hazards,
it is required that every building hereafter constructed shall be upon a
building site of dimension such as to provide for yards specified in which the
lot is located" .
Section 8-93.0 (Variance) and Government Code Section 65906 (State law re:
Variance findings) indicate that the strict terms of the Zoning Ordinance may
be varied in specific cases upon affirmative findings of fact upon each of
these three requirements:
1) that there are special circumstances including size, shape, topography,
location or surroundings, applicable to the property in the vicinity under
the identical zoning classification;
2) that the granting of the application will not constitute a grant of special
privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the
vicinity and zone; and
3) that the granting of the application will not be detrimental to persons or
property in the neighborhood or to the public welfare.
Section 8-93.1 - .4 establishes the procedures, required action and effective
date for granting or denying a Variance, and indicates the granting of a
Variance shall be subject to conditions, limitations and guarantees.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This project has been found to be Categorically
Exempt from CEQA under Section 15301
Class 1 (L)(4) of the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines.
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NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the February 11, 1988, hearing was
published in The Herald, mailed to adjacent property owners, and posted
in public buildings.
ANALYSIS:
The applicant is requesting a Variance to allow an existing accessory
structure attached to the main structure to project into the required sideyard
setback, resulting in no sideyard setback on the south side of the house
(where a minimum 6 foot sideyard is required by the Zoning Ordinance) .
The structure is approximately 8 feet tall. It spans from the sidewall of the
residence to the adjacent property line fence, resulting in no remaining
sideyard setback. It is open on all sides except on the top where there is a
transluscent corrugated plastic cover that acts as a sun shade and weather
protestant.
According to the Applicant, the structure was constructed prior to his
purchasing the home in 1973. City records indicate that no building permits
had been issued for the structure.
Prior to granting a Variance, three mandatory findings must be made based on
facts presented in the record. These include:
1. That there are special circumstances relating to physical
characteristics (such as lot size, shape and topography) which would
deprive the Property Owner of priviledges enjoyed by others in the
identical zoning district. What this means is in order to grant a
Variance there must be some characteristic pertaining to the lot that
makes compliance with zoning provisions either impossible or
impractable. Staff' s review of the site finds that there are no special
circumstances relating to the physical characteristics of the property.
This is a relatevely flat, rectangular, single family lot that contains
a two-story home. All setback requirements can be met without
impositioning the Property Owner.
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2. That the granting of the Variance does not constitute a grant of special
privileges. This means that in order to grant a Variance, the approval
cannot give the Property Owner the permission or right to build
something that other Property Owners have not been given the right to
do. The granting of the Variance would constitute a grant of special
privilege because allowing the accessory structure to be located in the
sideyard setback would give the Property Owner a privilege not given to
other Property Owners in similar situations.
3. That the Variance will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. This
means approval of the Variance cannot cause damage or harm to the
neighborhood in any fashion. If approved the Variance would be
detrimental to the neighborhood because it would set an unwanted
precedence of relaxing provisions of the Zoning Ordinance where
compliance is attainable.
Because of the above facts, Staff must recommend that the Variance be denied.
RECOMMENDATION:
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 denying sideyard setback Variance request,
or give Staff and Applicant direction and continue the
matter.
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ACTION: Staff recommends the Zoning Administrator adopt the Draft
• Resolution denying PA 87-176, Ramirez sideyard setback Variance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A: Draft Resolution regarding PA 87-176 Ramirez sideyard
setback Variance, recommending denial
Background Attachments: 1. Site Plan and Elevation
2. Photographs
3. Location Map
4. Application Form
5. Letter from Applicant to the Planning
Department
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CITY OF DUBLIN (7)
P.O.Box 2340 2-,
Dublin,CA 94568 (415)829-4600
Planning Department (415) 829-4916
6500 Dublin Blvd. Suite D Eff.: 1/84
Dublin CA 94568 '
PLANNING APPLICATION FORM
Notes to Applicant:
* Please discuss your proposal with Staff prior to canpleting the Planning Application
form.
* All items related to your specific type of application must be campleted.
* Since this is a comprehensive application form, sane of the items might not apply to
your specific application.
* Please print or type legibly. _OD
. * Attach additional sheets if necessary. -3.. G. ,ga5
I. AUTHORIZATION OF PROPERTY OWNER
PROPERTY OWNER: In signing this application, I, as prrf'arty owner, have full legal
capacity to, and hereby do,authorize the filing of this application. I understand .
that conditions of approval are binding. I agree to be bound by those conditions,
subject only to the right to object at the hearings or during the appeal period.
' Name: RAUL P RAMIREL Capacity: Property Owner
Address: 8686 VONA AR:- Daytime Phone: )828-1992�f,-/U'P?/T
( )846-6828
Signature. Date: iij 18/87
B. APPLI THAN PROPERTY n signing this application, I, as applicant,
represent t ave obtaine uthorization of the property owner to file this
application. I agree to be bound by conditions of approval, subject only to the right
to object at the hearings on the application. If this application has not been signed
by the property owner, I have attached separate documentation of full legal capacity
to file this application and agreement to conditions of approval, subject only to the
right to object at the hearings or during the appeal period.
Name: Capacity:
Address Daytime Phone: ( )
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Signature: Date:
II. CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have the authorization of the property owner to file this application.
I further certify that the information and exhibits submitted are true and correct.
Name: Capacity:
Address: Daytime Phone: ( )
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Signature: Date:
(OVER)
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'1 III. GENERAL DATA REQUIRED 4 ,
11 A. Address or Location of Property: D �('D y� ai,) if_
B. Assessor Parcel Number(s) : 9 y/- / p 3 - V3
C. Site area: D. Present Zoning: A'. /-Q—
E. Existing Use of Property: Shade and weather protection
F. Zoning and Existing Use Of Surrounding Property:
Zone Existing Uses
- North: Private homes
- South:
- East: •
- West: -
G. Detailed Description of Proposed Use of Property:
16'x ! 6" x 8' COVER, CORRUGATED.TRANSLITCENT; PLASTIC (8 pieces, 2'x7'6")
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(Continue on separate sheet if necessary)
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Iv. TYPE OF APPLICATION
Check type of planning permit(s) being requested:
❑ Administrative Conditional Use Permit ❑ Rezoning
❑ Boundary Adjustment ❑ Sign
❑ Conditional Use Permit ❑ Site Development Review
❑ General Plan Amendment ❑ Sub vision Map
❑ Planned Development ariance
❑ Other:
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 (SeePlanning Application Cover Letter)
vII. REFERENCE PHONE NUMBERS
Most questions related to the Planning Application should be directed to the Dublin
Planning Department, however, some 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
3. Zone 7 - Alameda County Flood Control: (415) 443-9300 •
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Variance submittal requirements. statement: Item # &
Applicant: R.P. Ramirez
The structure .is a translucent. corrugated plastic cover.
securely attached to the south wall of the house, extending to the
property line. It is 16' long 7' • " wide, S' h" hich at the wall.
and B' 0" at the fence.
It had been constructed prior to 1973, when the property
was purchased.
Upon my request for advice, City Councilman Mr. Peter
Hegarty viewed the structure and suggested that I apply for a
variance. He found the structure to be safe. aesthetically consistent.
secure, functional and that it enhanced the enjoyment and value of the
property. In addition. Mr. Hegarty Contacted the etructure'e side
neighbor, Mrs. Butke, wh❑ shared her approval and enthusiastic
support.
In _onc_us'_•_n. there have n•__ __er. cc,-.____nos t. a..., _.
our neighbors about the structure. It is aesthetic, safe. increases •
the enjoyment of our property and was constructed before the 1973,
purchase date.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: March 21, 1988
TO: Planning Commissi
on
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FROM: Planning Staff /& 11 iT-
SUBJECT: PA 88-017 Howard Johnson Hotel - Sign,
Conditional Use Permit and Variance,
6680 Regional Street
GENERAL INFORMATION:
PROJECT: A Conditional Use Permit request to construct a
26-foot tall Freestanding Sign set back from the
rear property line, and a Variance request to
exceed the height, size, and setback
restrictions for Freestanding Signs.
APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Johnson Clark
6 Blackthorn Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
PROPERTY OWNER: Motor Lodge Associates
6680 Regional Street
Dublin, CA 94568
LOCATION: 6680 Regional Street
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 941-1500-47-3
PARCEL SIZE: 5.61 acres
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: Office/Retail
EXISTING ZONING
AND LAND USE: C-1 Retail Business District
Hotel/Restaurant/Parking
SURROUNDING LAND USE
AND ZONING: North: C-1 - Bowling Alley
South: Flood Control & Highway I-580
East: C-1 - Restaurant - and M-1
West: Flood Control & Highway 1-580
ZONING HISTORY:
S-421 and C-2418 - The Alameda County Planning Director approved a Site
Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a 93-unit motel and restaurant
(Howard Johnson Motor Lodge) and five signs - March 15, 1972.
S-595X and C-3206 - In April, 1977, approval was granted to add 48 units to
the Motor Lodge.
COPIES TO: Applicant
Owner
ITEM NO. 8.3 File PA 88-017
S-777X and C-3787 - In May, 1980, an additional 22 units were approved for the
Motor Lodge.
S-600 - A Site Development Plan for the Willow Tree Restaurant was approved by
the Alameda County Planning Director on June 23, 1977.
PA 83-002 - On March 28, 1983, the Dublin City Council approved a request to
rezone the subject property from Light Industrial (M-1) and Highway Frontage
(H-1) to Retail Business (C-1).
PA 83-011 - A Site Development Review approval was granted on May 16, 1983, to
allow a 550 square foot addition and remodeling to take place at the main
lobby area of the motel.
PA 84-026 - On June 18, 1984, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional
Use Permit and Site Development Review for a 77-unit addition to the existing
motel.
PA 86-081 - On September 15, 1986, the Planning Commission approved a
Conditional Use Permit for a 28-foot tall Freestanding Sign on the rear
portion of the site. On October 14, 1986, the Zoning Administrator denied
without prejudice a Variance request to consider the existing Freestanding
Sign as a Directional Sign. On November 3, 1986, the Planning Commission
upheld the Zoning Administrator's decision denying the Variance request. On
November 24, 1986, the City Council continued the Applicant's appeal. On
January 22, 1987, the Applicant withdrew the appeal.
PA 87-014 - On March 2, 1987, the Planning Commission approved a Variance
request (1) to allow a Freestanding Sign which is not located within the
middle one-third of the lot, (2) to allow the sign to exceed the maximum
permitted sign area based on setback, and (3) to allow the sign to exceed
maximum permitted height based upon setback and a Conditional Use Permit for a
second Freestanding Sign located at the entrance of the Howard Johnson Hotel
site.
PA 87-093 - On July 6, 1987 and July 20, 1987, the Planning Commission
considered a Conditional Use Permit application to construct a 26-foot-tall
Freestanding Sign setback 20 feet from the rear property line (instead of
constructing the sign approved under PA 86-081). On July 10, 1987, the
Applicant withdrew the application.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS:
Section 8-48.7 (Side and Rearyards C-1 District) of the City's Zoning
Ordinance requires a 10-foot minimum side and rearyard setback for building
sites used for Motel, Hotel, or Boarding House uses.
Section 8-87.34(b)(1)(A) (Freestanding Signs - Location) states "No
Freestanding Sign shall be permitted within the required front, side, or
rearyard setback area."
Section 8-87.34(b)(1)(D) states Freestanding Signs shall not be located closer
than 50 feet from an Interstate freeway right-of-way.
Section 8-87.34(b)(2) and (3) regulate maximum sign height and sign area
permitted based on setback from a street frontage.
Section 8-87.60(d) provides an exception to the 20-foot maximum sign height
requirement whereby parcels four acres or greater may utilize a sign up to 35
feet subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Section 8-87.60(g) establishes provisions to permit two Freestanding Signs on
a parcel of four acres or greater in size, adjacent to I-580 or I-680, subject
to approval of a Conditional Use Permit. This section of the ordinance also
establishes the property line adjacent to I-580 and I-680 as a street frontage
for the purpose of Freestanding Signs.
Section 8-87.67 establishes the findings and procedures for granting a Sign
Variance.
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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
peformance standards established for the district in which it is located.
Section 8-94.4 states the approval of a Conditional Use Permit may be valid
only for a specified term, and may be made contingent upon the acceptance and
observance of specified conditions, including but not limited to the following
matters:
a) substantial conformity to approved plans and drawings;
b) limitations on time of day for the conduct of specified activities;
c) time period within which the approval shall be exercised and the proposed
use brought into existence, failing which, the approval shall lapse and be
void;
d) guarantees as to compliance with the terms of the approval, including the
posting of bond;
e) compliance with requirements of other departments of the City/County
Government.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Categorically Exempt, Class 11 (a)
NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the March 21, 1988, hearing was published
in The Herald, mailed to adjacent property owners, and posted in public
buildings.
ANALYSIS:
The Applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit and
Variance to permit a 26-foot tall second Freestanding Sign setback 9 feet from
the rear property line (the Applicant proposes to locate the sign within the
required 10-foot rearyard setback). The Applicant proposes a double-faced
sign totaling 156 square feet in sign area (78 square feet per face).
In September, 1986, the Planning Commission approved a similar sign for
the site (PA 86-081) which was never completely constructed (see Attachment
3). On April 29, 1987, a building permit was issued for the 20-foot sign
pole; however, the sign face was never erected. The applicant submitted a
revised sign face plan which was approved on May 19, 1987. Again, the sign
was not erected and the Applicant subsequently revised the proposed sign and a
new building permit was issued on September 1, 1987. The original Conditional
Use Permit approval was for a 28-foot tall double-faced free-standing sign
totaling 144 square feet of sign area. A new Conditional Use permit is
required as the Applicant's current proposal exceeds the sign area previously
approved by a total of 12 square feet. A Variance is required in that the
current sign proposal does not comply with the City's Ordinance relating to
maximum sign height and sign area and setback requirements. The Applicant's
proposed sign area is 95% larger than that which is permitted by the Sign
Ordinance based on the proposed location. The proposed sign height is 73%
taller than the height permitted by the Ordinance at the proposed location.
When the Planning Commission approved the sign height, sign area, and
sign location for PA 86-081, the property had one street frontage (Regional
Street) for the purposes of determining the location of the Freestanding Sign.
In January, 1987, as a result of the Applicant's appeal of the Zoning
Administrator's and Planning Commission's actions denying a Variance request
to allow two Freestanding Signs on the parcel, the City Council amended the
City's Sign Ordinance. The Amendment changed the Ordinance to permit two
Freestanding Signs on parcels four acres or greater situated adjacent to I-580
or I-680 subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit. This amendment also
changed the Ordinance by identifying the property line adjacent to the
Interstate as a street frontage for purposes of determining the location,
height, area, and proportion of a sign.
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Due to this amendment, which established the rear property line adjacent
to I-580 as a street frontage, the sign as approved by the Planning Commission
in September, 1986, would be considered a nonconforming sign, subject to the
amortization process outlined for nonconforming signs in Section 8-87.71 of
the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Based upon the City's current Ordinance, the Applicant would be
permitted a 15-foot-tall Freestanding Sign with a total of 80 square feet of
sign area for a double-faced sign (40 square feet per face) setback 10 feet
from the property line. A 26-foot setback is required for the Applicant to
erect the proposed 156 square foot double-faced Freestanding Sign. The sign
height would be restricted to a 23-foot height.
A 32-foot setback is required for the 26-foot-tall Freestanding Sign
proposed by the Applicant. This would allow a 190-square foot double-faced
Freestanding Sign. In order for the Applicant to construct the sign with the
proposed 26-foot height, 156 square foot sign area, and 9-foot setback, a
Variance is required.
The following four findings of fact must be made by the Commission prior
to granting a sign Variance:
1) The Variance authorized does not constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in
the vicinity;
2) Special conditions and extraordinary circumstances apply to the
property and do not apply to other properties in the vicinity, so
that the strict application of this Chapter deprives the property of
rights enjoyed by other properties;
3) The Variance authorized meets the intent and purpose sought to be
achieved by the regulations in this Chapter; and
4) The Variance authorized does not adversely affect the orderly
development of property and the preservation of property values in
the vicinity.
Staff's response to these findings is as follows:
1) Authorization of this Variance will constitute a grant of special
privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in
the vicinity in that all properties must comply with the City's
Zoning Ordinance regulating the size, height, and location of signs
within the City unless all four mandatory findings of fact are made
affirmative. Granting a Variance for the Applicant's proposed sign,
which is 95% larger in sign area and 73% taller than that permitted
at the proposed location, constitutes a grant of special privilege
as all the findings cannot be made.
2) No special conditions and extraordinary circumstances apply to the
property that do not apply to other properties in the vicinity, so
that the strict application of this Chapter does not deprive the
property of rights enjoyed by other properties, as the property is
similar in location and topography to other properties in the
vicinity. The property is a relatively large, flat parcel situated
adjacent to I-580, a situation which allows the Applicant to apply
for a Conditional Use Permit for two Freestanding Signs on one
parcel, a privilege which applies to a limited number of parcels in
the City.
3) Authorizing the Variance does not meet the intent and purpose sought
to be achieved by the City's sign regulations, as the Applicant's
sign does not conform to the Ordinance's purpose to promote
uniformity among signs. The City's Sign Ordinance recognizes that
the community's attractiveness is an important aspect of the
public's general welfare, and establishes reasonable control of
signs to protect the public welfare, safety, and health. In
recognition of the need for controls on signs as a means of
promoting uniformity and attractiveness within the City, and the
need for businesses to identify themselves and the services offered,
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the Ordinance allows (subject to approval of a Conditional Use
Permit) large parcels to have signs taller than 20 feet and allows
large parcels situated adjacent to the Interstate freeway to have
two Freestanding Signs provided in each case, that the signs conform
to the height, setback, and sign area restrictions established in
the City's Zoning Ordinance.
4) Authorizing the Variance will adversely affect the orderly
development and the preservation of property values in the vicinity,
in that one of the purposes of the Ordinance is to promote
reasonable uniformity among signs. Approving this Variance request
with a large deviation from the Ordinance would not promote orderly
development or uniformity among signs, particularly when there is no
basis of fact for granting the Variance.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission deny the Variance request,
as the findings of fact cannot be made to warrant granting the Variance
request. Several options are available with regard to locating a Freestanding
Sign within the rear portion of the site:
1) The Applicant can withdraw the application and construct a
Freestanding Sign with a maximum height of 15 feet, a maximum total
sign area of 80 square feet, with a minimum setback of 10 feet from
the rear property line, located in the general location approved
under PA 86-081. A Variance or Conditional Use Permit approval
would not be required.
2) The Applicant can revise the proposal for Conditional Use Permit to
request a 23-foot tall double-faced Freestanding Sign with a 160
square foot maximum sign setback 26 feet from the rear property line
frontage. A Variance would not be required.
3) The Applicant can withdraw the application and construct the sign
previously approved under PA 86-081, maintaining a minimum 10-foot
rearyard setback. Once the sign is constructed, it will become
non-conforming and would be subject to the provisions of Section
8.87-71 of the Zoning Ordinance outlining the amortization process
of Non-Conforming Signs.
4) If the Commission wishes to allow the Applicant to erect a 26-foot
tall, 156 square foot double-faced Freestanding Sign setback 10 feet
from the rear property line, a Zoning Ordinance amendment to the
section regulating second Freestanding Signs should be adopted. The
Planning Commission may initiate an amendment by Resolution, or the
Planning Commission may request that the City Council initiate an
amendment.
RECOMMENDATION:
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 Resolutions relating to PA 88-017, or give Staff and
Applicant direction and continue the matter.
ACTION: Adopt Resolutions denying PA 88-017 Howard Johnson Freestanding
Sign Conditional Use Permit and Variance.
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A: Resolution of Denial for Variance
Exhibit B: Resolution of Denial for Conditional Use Permit
Background Attachments
1. Applicant's Submittal, Plans
2. Location Map
3. PA 86-081 Plan Approval
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RESOLUTION NO. 88 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DENYING PA 88-017 HOWARD JOHNSON VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW A 26-FOOT TALL
FREESTANDING SIGN WHICH EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA, HEIGHT, AND SETBACK
RESTRICTIONS ESTABLISHED FOR FREESTANDING SIGNS, 6680 REGIONAL STREET
WHEREAS, Johnson Clark has filed an Application on behalf of
Howard Johnson Hotel for a Variance from Section 8-87.34(b)(2) and (3) of the
City's Zoning Ordinance to permit a 26-foot-tall double-faced sign with a total
156 square foot of sign area and setback 9 feet from the rear property line at
the Howard Johnson Hotel site at 6680 Regional Street; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and has been found
to be categorically exempt; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
application on March 21, 1988; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all
respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending denial of the
Variance request to exceed the maximum permitted sign area, height, and setback
for Freestanding Signs on the site at 6680 Regional Street; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered all said
reports, recommendations, and testimony as hereinabove set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find that:
1) Authorization of this Variance will constitute a grant of
special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties in the
vicinity in that all properties must comply with the City's Zoning Ordinance
regulating the size, height, and location of signs within the City unless all
four mandatory findings of fact are made affirmative. Granting a Variance for
the Applicant's proposed sign, which is 95% larger in sign area and 73% taller
in height than that permitted at the proposed location, constitutes a grant of
special privilege as all the findings cannot be made.
2) No special conditions and extraordinary circumstances apply to
the property that do not apply to other properties in the vicinity, so that
the strict application of this Chapter does not deprive the property of rights
enjoyed by other properties, as the property is similar in location and
topography to other properties in the vicinity. The property is a relatively
large, flat parcel situated adjacent to I-580, a situation which allows the
Applicant to apply for a Conditional Use Permit for two Freestanding Signs on
one parcel, a privilege which applies to a limited number of parcels in the
City.
3) Authorizing the Variance does not meet the intent and purpose
sought to be achieved by the City's sign regulations, as the Applicant's sign
does not conform to the Ordinance's purpose to promote uniformity among signs.
The City's Sign Ordinance recognizes that the community's attractiveness is an
important aspect of the public's general welfare, and establishes reasonable
control of signs to protect the public welfare, safety, and health. In
recognition of the need for controls on signs as a means of promoting
uniformity and attractiveness within the City, and the need for businesses to
identify themselves and the services offered, the Ordinance allows (subject to
approval of a Conditional Use Permit) large parcels to have signs taller than
20 feet and allows large parcels situated adjacent to the Interstate freeway
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to have two Freestanding Signs provided in each case that the signs conform to
the height, setback, and sign area restrictions established in the City's
Zoning Ordinance.
4) Authorizing the Variance will adversely affect the orderly
development and the preservation of property values in the vicinity, in that
one of the purposes of the Ordinance is to promote reasonable uniformity among
signs. Approving this Variance request with a large deviation from the
Ordinance would not promote orderly development or uniformity among signs,
particularly when there is no basis of fact for granting the Variance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby
deny PA 88-017 Howard Johnson Hotel Freestanding Sign Variance request to
exceed the maximum permitted sign area, sign height, and setback requirement
for Freestanding Signs.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1988.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 88 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DENYING PA 88-017 HOWARD JOHNSON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR A 26-FOOT
TALL FREESTANDING SIGN LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 9 FEET FROM THE REAR PROPERTY LINE
AT 6680 REGIONAL STREET
WHEREAS, Johnson Clark, representing Howard Johnson Motor Lodge,
filed an application for a Conditional Use Permit to locate a 26-foot tall
freestanding business identification sign, located approximately 9 feet from
the rear property line and a Variance request to exceed the maximum sign area,
height, and setback restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
application on March 21, 1988; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all
respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the request is categorically exempt in accordance with
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending the application
be denied; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered all said
reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth; and
WHEREAS, on March 21, 1988, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 88-_ denying PA 88-017 Variance request as the findings could
not be made to warranty granting the Variance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find:
a. The use as proposed is not required by the public need in that the
proposed sign does not comply with the City's Sign Ordinance related to
sign area, height, and setback.
b. The proposed use would not be properly related to other land uses and
transportation and service facilities in the vicinity, as the sign far
exceeds the permitted sign height and sign area for its proposed
location.
c. The use, if permitted under all circumstances and conditions of this
particular case, may 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
area, as the sign does not comply with or meet the intent of the Sign
Ordinance to promote uniformity through restrictions in location, height,
and size.
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d. The use will be contrary to the specific intent clause or performance
standards established for the district in which it is to be located, in
that the sign does not comply with the sign regulations and does not
promote uniformity and orderly development, which is a primary intent of
the City's Sign Ordinance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby deny PA 88-017 Howard Johnson Conditional Use Permit for a freestanding
sign 26 feet tall, setback 9 feet from the rear property line, containing 156
square feet of sign area.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1988.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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• Howard Johnson Hotel, 6680 Regional Street, Dublin, CA 94568
415-828-7750; CA 1-800-422-4656; USA 1-800-223-4656
February 17, 1988
RECEIVED •
Planning Department
6500 Dublin Blvd. Suite D FEB 13 13c;
Dublin, CA 94568 DUBUN PLANNING
To Whom It May Concern: PR i�- n
The only issue is a difference of 6 inches in the height of our
previously approved highway sign. We have a "Catch 22" situation.
Our hotel, while owned locally, is franchised by the national Howard
Johnson. While we modeled our sign after the national Howard
Johnson sign, which we intended to make locally, we were told by
the Howard Johnson Corporation that we had to use their official sign
which is make in a mold in Chicago (see letter from Howard Johnson -
Franchise System). After waiting 6 months for delivery the sign was
delivered io Oakland and is awaiting installation. When we went for
the final clearance with the Dublin Building Department the 6 inch
_ difference was discovered. This is the way the official Howard
Johnson sign is made. To make it differently would be like asking
•_ Coke to make bottles 1 inch shorter.
The 6 inches adds 8% to the size of the sign. In our opinion this is
insignificant. It will not be noticed on a highway sign that is 6x12
feet and�$Off the ground.
-- We admit that most of the lost time is our responsibility but we •
would appreciate a speedy resolution of our problem. Therefore, we
request approval of our slight variation from the approved sign.
Yours truly,
Johnson Clark
Managing Partner
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September 11, 1987
Mr. Johnson Clark
Howard Johnson Hotel
6630 Regional Street
Dublin, California 94568
Dear Mr. Clark:
Duringmyrecent visit to Dublin, your manager, Bob Taylor, presented me
with non-standard drawings of proposed signage (dissimilar to that recently
received) for your Howard Johnson Hotel. He was to provide me with the
name of the broker you utilized; as well as, the manufacturer's name. As
we discussed during my February trip visit, logoed signage is a trademark
of Howard Johnson Franchise Systems, Inc. and must meet specifications.
While I have been awaiting this information I learned of Bob's departure
which accounted for the delay of my receipt of requested information and
documentation. I understand that the drawings you sent to Patricia Hambacher
do not conform to our standards.
We have four approved sign vendors; and, while most of the West Coast is _
handled by Acme Wiley, I have listed all here for your information:
1) Signgraphics, Telephone - 214/349-3131
�- --2) Acme Wiley, Telephone - 312/364-2250
3) Philadelphia Signs, Telephone - 609/329-1460
4) Tencon, Telephone - 615/729-5103
I am compelled to note that under_no.rirrumstances will Howard Manson Fran-
_ - chiseSvstems- Inc. nermjty napproved sianage to be erected at any franchised
facility and will take any necessary steps to prevent such an action from
taking place. Should you feel that such a harsh stance is unwarranted, I
must refer to your recent and arbitrary change out of logos on certain
expendables and brochures (after we had arrived at a mutually acceptable
design) in violation of Standard_of_.0perations_#.7.00.00 (Advertising, Signage, -
Trademarks and Logo) and-your Franchise Agreement.
Again, I fully support your decision to erect new signage at your hotel
and encourage you to follow proper procedures in upgrading the image of your
property in order to avoid any unnecessary entanglements. Should you wish
to pursue a financing of your signage, please feel free to contact
Mr. Mike Clark at 201/882-1880.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Si erel ,
Rand 11 W. Brown
Regional Director,
Franchised Operations
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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
Planning Commission Meeting Date: March 21, 1988
SUBJECT: Resolution initiating amendment to Zoning Ordinance to
provide conforming status to properties rendered non-
conforming solely because of condemnation of property.
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: A. Draft Resolution
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution if
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: No fiscal impact on the City
DESCRIPTION:
On March 7, 1988, the Planning Commission considered the Dublin
Boulevard Extension Plan Line studies. Acting on Staff's recommendation, the
Planning Commission directed Staff to prepare an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance to provide conforming status to properties rendered non-conforming
solely because of City condemnation of property.
A review of the Zoning Ordinance amendment procedures indicates that
such an amendment may be initiated by resolution of the Planning Commission.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution initiating
the amendment.
ITEM NO. 9. 1 COPIES TO:
RESOLUTION NO. 88-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE
CONFORMING STATUS TO PROPERTIES RENDERED NON-CONFORMING SOLELY
BECAUSE OF CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has, in the past, and may continue,
in the future, to process and adopt street plan line studies; and
WHEREAS, the street plan line studies may result in condemnation
of property; and
WHEREAS, it may be equitable to provide for conforming status to
property that would otherwise be rendered non-conforming solely because of
condemnation of property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby initiate an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to provide
conforming status to properties that would otherwise be rendered non-
conforming solely because of condemnation of property.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 1988.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Director