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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, July 24,
2007, in the Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Chair Schaub called the meeting to
order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Chair, Schaub, Vice-Chair Wehrenberg, Commissioners Tomlinson, Biddle, and King,
Mary Jo Wilson, Planning Manager, Erica Fraser, Senior Planner, Ms. Karaboghosian
Karaboghosian, Associate Planner, Mrs. Debra LeClair, Rl~cording Secretary, Ms. Rhonda
Franklin, Secretary
Absent: None
ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - None
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - The June 26, 2007 ffi.nutes were approved with two
amendments as requested by Cm. King. Cm. Biddle abstained from the vote due to his absence
during the June 26, 2007 meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 P A 07-020 Veterinary Surgical Associates (VSA) - A request for a Conditional Use
Permit to operate a veterinary surgical facility within an existing building and a
reduction in required on-site parking.
Ms. Laura Karaboghosian, Associate Planner, presented the sp~cifics of the project as outlined
in the Staff Report.
Cm. Tomlinson commented that you can drive through the old Dublin Honda site from the
proposed project site and asked if the area would be part of an access easement or would it be
closed at a later date.
Ms. Karaboghosian responded that she did not believe that the access would be closed.
Ms. Mary Jo Wilson, Planning Manager, mentioned that there is an application before the City
for the Dublin Honda show~'(lom site which is adjacent to the subject site. The access point
would be addressed as a part ot 'hat application.
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Cm. Wenhrenberg mentioned that it looks more like a fire access easement.
Chair Schaub asked what Cm. Tomlinson's concern was.
Cm. Tomlinson responded that he was getting to a question regarding parking.
Cm. King asked about the placement of the building on the lot and the address on Amador
Plaza Road. Ms. Karaboghosian responded that the site is a land-bound piece of property (no
street frontage).
Cm. King responded that he understood that the address was Amador Plaza Road but the
building was set back from the street. Chair Schaub mentioned that the proposed site is the old
Honda Parts Department.
Cm. Tomlinson asked if the Campbell facility has any storage 5pace. He commented that the
parking study calculated parking requirements based on the square footage of the facility minus
the emergency square footage. When the study calculated the formula for the Dublin site they
deducted the emergency square footage as well as the 1,700 sqnare feet of storage space. He
was concerned that if there is no parking at the Amador Plaza '~d site, clients would park at
adjacent properties, hence the reason for the questions regarding the easement.
Cm. Tomlinson asked why they deducted storage from the Du:>lin site and not from the
Campbell site.
Ms. Karaboghosian answered that they didn't have the floor plan of the Campbell location. The
study took into consideration how the site would be utilized and deducted the emergency care
facility from the Campbell location and also took into consideration the number of staff
members on-site at any given time, which was 15, which is consistent with the Dublin proposal.
The study found that 31-37 parking spaces would be sufficient in order to accommodate the
proposed use.
Cm. Tomlinson said he wanted to be sure we were doing a fair comparison.
Chair Schaub was concerned that this was the 3rd parking stud:r from Omni Means that had an
incorrect date and wanted to ensure that Staff is aware of this situation. Chair Schaub
commented that in the study they mention that there is shared parking in the Campbell facility.
The study mentioned that up to five parking spaces may have been occupied by vehicles not
associated with VSA but this is not apparent in the study.
Ms. Wilson indicated that the Public Works Department contracts with the parking consultants
and that she will make sure that they are made aware of the Chair Schaub's concerns.
Cm. King commented that when there is a proposal to reduce parking, predicting parking
capacity is subjective and the experts try to reduce it to mathematics. He thought there is an
uneven amount of parking in the City of D:tblin in relationship to the amount of traffic. He
was also concerned about the justification for the reduction for this application.
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Cm. Biddle commented that the parking calculation was a good example of not using the
parking factors blindly because the factors indicate that there should be approximately 110
parking spaces. He didn't think the facility needed 110 parking spaces.
Cm. Biddle questioned the building being off the street and the fact that it is an emergency
animal hospital. What kind of signage will be allowed on the ~treet?
Ms. Wilson answered that the code doesn't allow for off-site signage. Ms. Wilson indicated that
we will work with Dr. Gaudet to get appropriate signage for their building.
Cm. Biddle was concerned about the landscaping at the site deteriorating and noticed that there
was no maintenance requirement in the Conditions of Approval. Ms. Wilson answered that the
application is for a conditional use permit to allow the use. M~. Wilson also indicated that the
City will ensure that the site is maintained properly including Natering the plants.
Chair Schaub commented that there is an SDR but that the Commission does not have it before
them at this time. Ms. Wilson answered that the Applicant recdved an SDR Waiver for minor
modifications to the facility for their use.
Cm. Biddle asked if there is an applicable specific plan provisions that must be met. Ms. Wilson
indicated that Dr. Gaudet is only making minor modifications to the existing building consistent
with the previous zoning, which is a Commercial Zone.
Cm. Wehrenberg asked if businesses in the area were noticed. Ms. Wilson responded yes.
Chair Schaub wanted to make sure that when noticing a project with a requested exception to
the code that the requested exceptions are discussed in the notice. Ms. Wilson stated exceptions
are a part of the public notice.
Chair Schaub opened the public hearing.
Dr. Dwight Gaudet, Veterinary Surgical Associates, 1410 Monument Blvd., Concord, CA 94520
expressed his reasons to have the project approved.
Cm. Biddle asked how many employees are in the San Mateo site. Dr. Gaudet answered there
are 20 employees. There has never been a problem with emplcyee parking, most take public
transportation. In Campbell, where the parking study was performed, is where their largest
oncology center is, which is much larger than Dublin. In Campbell the facility shares 5 spaces
with the shop next door and the accurate number, the day of the study, was 32. If you use 32,
that will change the ratio from to 2.45 to 2.85. Dr. Gaudet also.ndicated that the Campbell
facility is the largest of the 3 and is an oncology center so it's very busy practice. Campbell has a
must larger market than Dublin. In the application Dr. Gaudet indicated that it would be
unlikely for them to need more than 28 spaces at any point.
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Chair Schaub mentioned that with Togo's and other restaurants in the area, their parking lot is
generally full.
Dr. Gaudet stated that the ER clinic shouldn't need more that 15 spaces since they are open
during off hours. Dr. Gaudet indicated that he understands th3.t they will have to apply for a
permit for signage and is willing to work with any conditions.
Cm. Tomlinson asked if the Campbell facility has storage spacp. Dr. Gaudet stated that they
have approximately 950 square feet, in addition to the 16,000 square feet that is quoted in the
study which makes the building approximately 17,000 square feet.
Cm. Tomlinson asked if the emergency facility in Campbell wes 3,000 square feet. Dr. Gaudet
answered that it was 3,000 square feet and the Dublin facility would be 4,000 square feet.
Cm. Tomlinson asked Dr. Gaudet to explain how his business 'Norks. He asked whether they
used the emergency portion of the facility during the day. Dr. Gaudet answered yes but only
minimally, that they only share the restrooms and the stairways, and the situation is the same in
the Campbell facility. All referrals are from general veterinarians who don't have their
equipment or expertise.
Cm. Tomlinson asked if there is an operating room for emerge:1cy hours and one for regular
hours. Dr. Gaudet answered that there is a shared operating room facility for both ER and
medical facility and designed to be situated between the two sl~parate spaces.
Cm. Tomlinson was concerned that the Commission should know enough about their business
that they can ensure that parking won't become a problem for:he other businesses in the area.
Cm. Wehrenberg asked if they are ready to open as far as staffing, etc. Dr. Gaudet answered
they have already hired 3 people who will start February 1, 2008, as long as the facility is ready.
They anticipate opening February 1, 2008.
Cm. Wehrenberg asked if he would offer his employees carpoe,ling. Dr. Gaudet yes.
Cm. King commented that he thought the facility was great for the community, and would
provide a needed service. Cm. King also asked if the referral sources were a working
relationship at present. Dr. Gaudet answered that they are currently working with 480
veterinary practices and 1,100 veterinarians around the bay arEa. Cm. King asked if most of
their business will come from referrals from established vets in the bay area since if they were
counting on walk-in business it was not the best location. Dr. Gaudet answered that it was a
great location for visibility from 1-680 and great accessibility to 1-580 and 1-680 and for
emergency work that's important. 99% of business is from refErral but they would be doing
marketing and an education program for their referring veterinarians. Dr. Gaudet noted that
the ER facility in Concord is set back similar to the Dublin facillty and the location has not been
an issue.
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Cm. King asked what was in the building before. Dr. Gaudet cnswered that it had been parts
and service for the Honda Dealership.
Cm. King stated that he was reluctant to approve something trat would get in the way of a
specific plan but didn't see any problem with this application.
Cm. Biddle asked for an explanation of discharges on Saturday mornings. Dr. Gaudet
answered that there are no normal clinic hours on Saturday only discharge of patients that had
been worked on Thursday or Friday. Any cases that needed tc' be seen would be seen in the
emergency facility.
Cm. Biddle asked about the roll-up doors. Dr. Gaudet answen~d that the doors will be removed
and filled in but no changes to the structure of the building. Although they would have liked to
do something wonderful architecturally the cost was prohibitive. They will use color and other
things to make it nice.
Cm. Biddle asked if they needed the loading dock. Dr. Gaudet answered that the area will be
blocked off for more parking spaces. Cm. Biddle asked about delivery trucks. Dr. Gaudet
answered that all deliveries are from small trucks.
Cm. Biddle asked about medical waste disposal. Dr. Gaudet answered that there was a small
quantity, they use the same company and they always adhere to the regulations.
Cm. Biddle asked when they would open. Dr. Gaudet answen~d they planned to open on Feb 1,
2008.
Chair Schaub closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Tomlinson, and voted on 5-0-0, the Planning
Commission unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 07 - 34
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERAn: A VETERINARY FACILITY IN
THE PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONING DISTRICT WITH A REDUCTION IN
REQUIRED ON-SITE PARKING LOCATED AT 7159 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD
(APN 941-0305-033)
PA 07-020
8.2 P A 07-023 Chipotle Mexican Grill- Request for a Conditional Use Permit to
allow outdoor seating.
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Ms. Karaboghosian, Associate Planner, presented the specifics of the project as outlined in the
Staff Report.
Cm. Wehrenberg was concerned about the proximity of the tables to the parking lot. Ms.
Karaboghosian answered that there is a Condition of ApprovaH which prohibits them from
being closer than 2 feet to the curb.
Cm. Wehrenberg asked if the curb was step up or even with the parking lot. Ms.
Karaboghosian answered that it was a step up curb.
Cm. King and Cm. Wehrenberg were concerned about trees in the seating area. Ms.
Karaboghosian indicated that there will be trees as a part of thl~ new landscaping.
Cm. King expressed concern about the eating areas that were Lot accessible to the public
(because of fencing) unless you are a patron of the restaurant. Ms. Wilson answered the staff
report discussed the potential for fencing if alcohol is proposed to be served. There is no
fencing being proposed for this application.
Cm. King asked about the laws regarding serving alcohol in ar outdoor dining area. Ms.
Wilson responded that Alcoholic Beverage Control licensing rE'quires a barrier, such as a fence,
for an area where alcohol is served. Cm. King commented that the choice is to serve alcohol
with fencing or no alcohol without fencing. Ms. Wilson answered yes.
Cm. Tomlinson commented that alcohol sales are basically about separation and enclosure. He
suggested that a planter would provide some separation from the cars and asked if they could
be placed as a protection between dining patrons and cars, wit:1in the 2 ft between the seating
area and the curb. Ms. Wilson answered that there is no irrigation in this area and the path of
travel for ADA regulations must be maintained.
Chair Schaub mentioned that in Walnut Creek there is curb seeling and his table was almost hit
by an SUV while parallel parking. There are large planters on the curb but not very effective.
Cm. King expressed concern regarding which side the restaurant should face. The plan
suggests that they should be facing Amador Plaza Road but was concerned about the Village
Green that was planned in the future and how that would affect those plans. He thought the
project should face inward.
Chair Schaub mentioned that a Village Green was proposed in the specific plan for the area.
Chair Schaub opened the public hearing.
Ms. Elizabeth Valerio, Valerio Architects, expressed her reasons to have the project approved.
Cm. King asked why the project is ideal for Dublin.
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Ms. Valerio responded that traffic, area and the population cOvers the spectrum of diversity and
age groups. The developer designed the building; Chipolte would be adding only the signage
and outdoor seating. Based on the ADA requirements the project would face the parking lot
and would keep clearance for path-of-travel. She did not want to put up fencing which would
decrease the number of tables and chairs in the outdoor seating area.
Chair Schaub commented that a more interesting sidewalk with some curves would have been
better in the shopping center plans.
Cm. Biddle asked if Ms. Valerio was aware of the windy condi:ions in Dublin. Ms. Valerio
answered that the umbrellas would be anchored to the ground but they would prefer not to
anchor the tables and chairs so people can move them around and share space.
Cm. King wanted to restate Cm. Tomlinson's comment regarding a planter that would add a
psychological separation from the vehicles. Ms. Valerio answered that it would be possible but
if they are placed within the 2 ft clearance they would encroach into the path-of-travel.
Cm. Tomlinson commented that his idea was to place the planter within the 2ft clearance and
then asked if the 2ft clearance is designed as safety for the tables or maneuvering for the cars.
Ms. Wilson said the 2ft clearance is for the safety of the diners. The Commission could add a
condition to allow a planter box for separation. Ms. Valerio indicated that it would be nice but
they would have to water it.
Chair Schaub commented that they would have to water down the patio every night anyway so
it shouldn't be a problem.
Cm. King asked about the opening date. Ms. Valerio answered that the restaurant would open
by November or December.
Chair Schaub closed the public hearing.
Cm. Tomlinson is in favor of the project, and thought it would be nicer with a portable planter
strip in the 2ft clearance.
Cm. Wehrenberg would like to see a barrier, but would like to keep it consistent with the rest of
the shopping center.
Ms. Wilson added that if the Commission felt strongly about adding the barrier Staff could add
a condition but that it would only apply to the ChipoIte store front.
Cm. Wehrenberg commended the Staff for the Conditions of Approval.
On a motion by Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. King by a vote 5-0-0, the Planning Commission
unanimously adopted (note: no additional conditions were ad:led):
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RESOLUTION NO. 07 - 35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN OUTDOOR SEATING AREA
IN A PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT
7000 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD (APN 94l-0305-040)
PA 07-023
8.3 P A 06-061: Grafton Station Shopping Center Development Agreement.
Ms. Erica Fraser, Senior Planner, presented the specifics of the:>roject as outlined in the Staff
Report.
Cm. King asked if there were conditions for the property owner to disclose to a new owner.
Chair Schaub asked whether the development agreement had l~nough information that any new
owners would understand the commitments. Ms. Wilson commented that the information
contained in the Development Agreement cites the Resolutiom of Approval.
Ms. Fraser added that the Development Agreement does explain all fees and improvements that
have to be made and that most of the Grafton Station improvements have already been done.
Ms. Fraser gave the example of another development, Casamin Valley, which has many
improvements that must be made and are listed in the development agreement.
Cm. King asked about the improvements to Dublin Blvd. Ms. Fraser answered that Dublin Blvd
is almost complete.
Cm. King was concerned about the transfer portion of the development agreement. Ms. Wilson
answered that this development agreement is based on a form :leveloped by the City Attorney
for use with the Eastern Dublin Specific Planning area.
Cm. King commented that Para 18 of page 11, states that the agreement runs with the land.
Ms. Wilson agreed that any new buyer would be subject to the agreement. Cm. Wehrenberg
commented that the agreement is good for 5 years. Ms. Wilson agreed and stated that the
project must be done within that time period.
Chair Schaub opened the public hearing.
Simon Woo, of Dublin Ranch asked where the development is located. Ms. Fraser pointed the
project out on the slide.
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Mr. Woo asked if there were 4 buildings. Ms. Fraser explained that the layout of the shopping
center was approved in 2006 and the design of 5 buildings has been approved by the Planning
Commission.
Mr. Woo asked if there was housing. Chair Schaub answered that there would be restaurants
and shops. Cm. Biddle added that everything south of Dublir blvd and 1-580 is zoned
commercial.
Ms. Flora Woo - 3275 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, asked when the project would be complete.
Ms. Fraser answered that the project is anticipated to be under construction within next four
months with a phased approach, and will take a year to finish.
Chair Schaub added that everything is approved except for thE second big box store and the
two restaurant pads.
Ms. Fraser indicated that there are no applications for the restaurant or second big box store
sites at this time.
Ms. Fraser indicated that there is still a lot of work to be done t::> finish the project.
Chair Schaub closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Cm. Tomlinson, seconded by Vice-Chair Wehrenberg and by a vote of 5-0-0, the
Planning Commission unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 07 - 36
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A UEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FOR GRAFTON STATION LOCATED AT THE SOUTH\VEST CORNER OF DUBLIN
BOULEVARD AND GRAFTON STREET AND BORDERED BY DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND
NORTHSIDE DRIVE IN AREA H OF DUBLIN RANCH (APN 985-0009-015-02)
P A 06-061
NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
10. OTHER BUSINESS
10.1 Study Session: P A 02-065B LED Sign - Master Slgn Program Amendment for
GM Auto Mall. The Applicant has requested approval of a Master Sign
Program Amendment to allow a 7'R" x 13' LED picture display panel on the
existing 35 foot tall freeway sign.
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Ms. Fraser presented the Staff Report.
Chair Schaub asked who owns the sign. Mr. Inder Dosanijh, the Applicant, indicated that
General Motors is the owner.
Cm. King asked how often the picture will change. Ms. Fraser answered that the picture will
change approximately every 4 seconds at a minimum.
The Applicant, Inder Dosanijh, 3093 Broadway, Oakland, CA S4611, expressed the reasons to
have the project approved.
Cm. Wehrenberg commented on the size of the sign which is 13 feet across and 7' 8" in height.
She also indicated that she travels on Highway 4 and the signs there are extremely glaring at
night.
Chair Schaub thought those signs were incredibly bright at night.
Mr. Dosanijh thought that the San Leandro sign was twice as large as the sign in this
application.
Cm. Wehrenberg asked about increasing sales for hummer dealership, and though that the
current gas prices were taking care of that. Mr. Dosanijh answ~red that his dealership had
brought $6 million worth of sales last month to Dublin.
Cm. Tomlinson asked if the sign is for use by all the dealerships that are part of the GM Auto
Mall or only for the Hummer Dealership. Ms. Fraser answered that the sign is part of the GM
Auto Mall but the LED panel would be owned by Hummer, Saturn & Saab.
Cm. Tomlinson expressed concern about the information dispb.yed on the sign from other
businesses not in the GM Auto Mall. Ms. Fraser responded thet off-site signage is prohibited by
our zoning ordinance and no other businesses could advertise )n the sign.
Cm. Wehrenberg asked how the City could condition the brigI-tness and how an electrical
engineer would have to determine the candle foot. Ms. Fraser :ommented that it would be
difficult to condition the brightness of the sign.
Chair Schaub thought it would be impossible to determine hoVl bright it could be. He is
absolutely opposed to this sign. No other communities in the eLrea allow these kinds of signs
and they are completely inappropriate for the area. He also does not like the fact that the sign
changes and thought that this is a dangerous situation next to the freeway.
Cm. Biddle's recommendation would be to rewrite the zoning Jrdinance and prohibit electronic
reader board signs in the future.
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Cm. Schaub commented that the commission will have the opportunity to address this issue
when they work on the City Community Design Element.
Ms. Wilson agreed that the Commission would be able to address these signs at that time and
that the City will be working on revising the sign ordinance in the City's Municipal Code that
would address these concerns.
Cm. King commented that the sign is located west of the Tassajara Rd. and wondered if it
would be a distraction to drivers on 1-580 and if this is an area :)f back-up on the freeway.
Cm. King asked Mr. Dosanijh if his dealership was the only one using the sign. Mr. Dosanijh
answered that the sign was there before they moved in and he is buying the property from GM
which includes the sign. Cm. King asked if he would have total control over what is on the
sign. Mr. Dosanijh is in discussion with the neighbors regarding sharing the sign.
Cm. Wehrenberg commented that the yellow Hummers are good marketing tools on the side of
the freeway but that the weeds are a problem. She understands that he will be working with
CalTrans to take care of the weeds.
Ms. Fraser indicated that the Applicant had made a request for an encroachment permit from
CalTrans.
Cm. Wehrenberg stated that since this is a gateway into Dublin she is not in favor of having a
sign of this size as a gateway to the City. She mentioned the el~ctric sign at the Dublin High
School is appropriate for their use and that they turn it off at night. Ms. Fraser indicated that we
have no jurisdiction over the schools.
Cm. King asked, in trying to determine whether the distractior is the size or the brightness, if it
would be a problem if the sign was LED but the picture never changed.
Cm. Tomlinson pointed out that there are 64 levels of dimming: in the specifications so the
brightness issue could be addressed and was not the major problem for him.
Cm. Wehrenberg mentioned that the signs in Antioch were orange and very bright and actually
bothered her eyes as she drove by.
Ms. Wilson added that there are signs that were recently apprcved, including the Grafton
Center (Lowes) which will be a 75 foot high sign.
Cm. Wehrenberg mentioned that she is not objecting to the size of the sign but the fact that it's
LED.
Cm. King asked what Cm. Wehrenberg didn't like about the LED sign and asked if it would
make a difference if the picture never changed.
Cm. Wehrenberg answered that it's the brightness.
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Cm. Biddle felt that the sign would be like a billboard and he thought that 25ft is big enough.
He also expressed concerns about the land east of the site and lhe Commission might be
precedence setting.
Cm. Tomlinson pointed out it was interesting which cities werl~ mentioned in the Staff Report
that allow the large signs and the cities that don't allow them and Dublin is moving towards the
cities that don't allow them. He stated that he likes the fact that it's a good looking sign, as well
as the Hacienda sign but looking at it from a precedent perspective and the thought that the
other dealerships will want one and he is not in favor of the pr')ject.
Mr. Dosanijh said he has a very good working relationship with the City and is willing to work
out a compromise.
Cm. Tomlinson mentioned that the signs by the Oakland Colis,~um needed to have a state law
passed in order to allow them.
Chair Schaub commented that the Commission is not in favor of it as it stands now. If Mr.
Dosanijh brings it forward it would either be denied or approved. If it was denied you could
appeal it to the City Council. Mr. Dosanijh stated that he will not go forward with the sign
because he has other projects in the City.
10.2 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from the Planning Commission and/or
Staff, including Committee Reports and Report:; by the Planning Commission
related to meetings attended at City Expense (AB 1234).
Ms. Wilson mentioned two joint study sessions, August 7th and August 14th, with the City
Council and Planning Commission. The first meeting on AugLst 7th will be a kick-off meeting
for Downtown Specific Plan process and the Community Desi~;n Element, in the Regional
Meeting Room at 5:00 p.m. Dinner will be served before the m2eting. The consultant team, RBF
Consultants, will be in attendance.
The second meeting on August 14th before the regular Planning Commission meeting, will be in
the Regional Meeting Room from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with dinn'2r served before the meeting.
The meeting is on The Plaza project which is a high rise, mixed use development proposal, in
eastern Dublin, east of Tassajara, along Dublin Blvd.
The Planning Commission did not have any items to report.
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ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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