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Home My WebLink About05-14-2002 PC MinutesA regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in the Dublin Civic Center City Council Chambers. Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners, Johnson, Musser, Nassar and Fasulkey; Jeri Ram, Planning Manager; Kristi Bascom, Associate Planner; and Renuka Dhadwal, Recording Secretary. Absent: Cm. Jennings PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Johnson led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC HEARING 8.1PA 02-012 Village Parkway Specific Plan Area Rezoning - A City-initiated application to rezone parcels in the Village Parkway Specific Plan Area from existing zoning districts C-N, C-l, and C-2 to a new Planned Development (Village ~fannirt~ Commission 135 5~a~y 14, 2002 ~el~ufar Pdeetin~ Parkway Specific Plan) Zoning District. The current zoning districts for the site are partially inconsistent with the Specific Plan adopted for the area in December 2000. A new Planned Development (Village Parkway Specific Plan) Zoning District rezone will bring the zoning for the properties into conformance with the Specific Plan. This rezoning will not change the allowed uses in the area, but will serve to apply one Planned Development zoning district to all properties in the Specific Plan Area and will provide the clearest direction on what development is desired for the Village Parkway Area. Cm. Johnson asked for staff report. Kristi Bascom, Associate Planner presented the staff report. Ms. Bascom stated that this is a City initiated application to rezone parcels in the Village Parkway Specific Plan Area from the existing zoning districts CN, C-1 & C-2 to one uniform zoning district which will be called Planned Development Village Parkway Specific Plan. The Village Parkway Specific Plan was approved in December 2000 and has two land use categories that were approved as part of the Specific Plan which were Retail/Office combination and a Retail/Office & Auto combination. The purpose of the application is to update the Zoning Ordinance so it conforms to the Specific Plan. Through the Village Parkway Specific Plan Area Map, Ms. Bascom showed the location of the areas with the different uses. She explained that the current land use designations in the Specific Plan are not consistent. Ms. Bascom pointed out two areas in the Specific Plan, which are currently zoned as Planned Development, and that they have been excluded from the proposed rezoning. Staff believes that rezoning the other properties to a uniform zoning district would provide the conformance to the Specific Plan. The property owners were notified through a letter in April explaining the process. An informational meeting was also held for the property owners. The property owners did not have any specific concerns on the issue. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution recommending City Council approve the rezoning. Ms. Bascom clarified that the crosshatched area in Attachment 2 of the staff report is the area that has been excluded from the rezoning. Cm. Johnson asked the Commissioners if they had any questions for Staff. Cm. Musser asked if there are any uses currently in the area that are not consistent with the Specific Plan. Ms. Bascom stated that all the uses are consistent with the Specific Plan. If there are any uses that are not, they will be allowed to continue as a legal non-conforming use. Cm. Musser wanted to know if as a result of this rezone, in the future when a Property Owner decides to change the use of his property, would the Planning Commission be involved in the ®Fanning Commission 136 IMay 14, 2002 ~eguFar ~Meeting decision making. Ms. Bascom stated if a Property Owner proposes new development on the property, they would have to go through a Site Development Review, may be presented to the Planning Commission for their approval. Ms. Ram stated that if the change has a minor impact then it would be decided at Staff level. Cm. Nassar asked how does the rezoning measure the upgrade and revitalization of the area. Ms Bascom stated that the rezoning changes the zoning district to Planned Development and that zoning refers specifically to the Specific Plan, which includes the development standards, allowed uses and goals. Therefore, the redevelopment and revitalization is contained in the goals and policies of the Specific Plan and becomes part of the zoning. Cm. Nassar asked how will the City ensure the upgraded appearance of the property. Ms. Bascom informed Cm. Nassar that the rezoning provides a framework for consistency in case a property owner would like to change the use or proposes new development. Ms. Ram stated that the City hopes that as a result of the City's investments in the infrastructure improvements for the area would encourage the property owners to do something with their property. Cm. Johnson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience who wished to speak on the item. Rick Camacho, business owner on 7136 Village Parkway expressed his concerns about the allowed uses being changed as a result of this rezoning. Ms. Bascom stated that the proposed rezoning would not change the allowed uses in the area. Mr. Camacho also suggested that the City should be aggressive in enforcing a cohesive color scheme for the area. Cm. Johnson closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. On a motion by Cm. Fasulkey, seconded by Cm. Musser, in the absence of Cm. Jennings, and by a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 02 - 23 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE REZONING OF PARCELS IN THE VILLAGE PARKWAY SPECIFIC PLAN AREA FROM EXISTING ZONING DISTRICTS C-N, C- 1, AND C-2 TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (VILLAGE PARKWAY SPECIFIC PLAN) ZONING DISTRICT, PA 02-012, CITY OF DUBLIN ®[annintt Commission 137 Y~lay 14, 2002 q~egufar tTffeeting 8.2 PA 02-014 West Dublin BART Specific Plan Area Rezoning - A City-initiated application to rezone parcels in the West Dublin BART Specific Plan Area from existing zoning districts M-l, C-l, and C-2 to a new Planned Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan) Zoning District. The current zoning districts for the site are partially inconsistent with the Specific Plan adopted for the area in December 2000. A new Planned Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan) Zoning District rezone will bring the zoning for the properties into conformance with the Specific Plan. This rezoning will not change the allowed uses in the area, but will serve to apply one Planned Development zoning district to all properties in the Specific Plan Area and will provide the clearest direction on what development is desired for the West Dublin BART area. Cm. Johnson asked for the staff report. Kristi Bascom, Associate Planner presented the staff report. She explained that the West Dublin BART Specific Plan Rezone is the third and the last area for the proposed downtown rezonings. The current zoning for the West Dublin BART area is Light Industrial and Commercial Zoning Districts. There are eight land use categories for this area: Retail, Hotel/Lodging, Office, Residential and mixed use. The West Dublin BART area has a couple of properties that are already zoned as Planned Development and hence are excluded from this proposed rezoning. The areas excluded are shown as crosshatched in the map attached to the staff report. Notifications were mailed to the property owners informing them about the proposed rezoning. The property owners did not have any specific concerns and hence Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution recommending that the City Council approve the rezoning for the West Dublin BART Specific Plan Area. Cm. Musser asked if there were uses in this area that were inconsistent with the Specific Plan. Ms Bascom stated that there are some uses which would be inconsistent with the proposed rezoning; however, they would be considered legal non-conforming uses and would be allowed to cont'mue. Cm. Nassar asked if the parking garages for BART would be underground. Ms Bascom replied that the Specific Plan encourages underground parking but it does not preclude the use of surface parking. (Pfanning Commission 138 2May 14, 2002 qOgufar :Meeting Cm. Johnson asked if the buildings would be 8 stories high. Ms Bascom replied that the Specific Plan allows 8 stories to be the maximum limit for the buildings in the West Dublin BART area. Additionally, the FARs specified limit the intensity of the development in the area. Cm. Johnson opened the public hearing and asked if there was anyone in audience who wished to speak on the item. Hearing none he closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. On a mofion by Cm. Nassar, seconded by Cm. Musser, in the absence of Cm. Jennings, and by a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 02 - 24 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE REZONING OF PARCELS IN THE WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN AREA FROM EXISTING ZONING DISTRICTS M-I, C-I, AND C-2 TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN) ZONING DISTRICT, PA 02-014, CITY OF DUBLIN NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS None OTHER BUSINESS Cm. Fasulkey discussed that he has been receiving complaints from neighbors regarding the sign for the 7-11 store on Amador Valley Blvd and Dougherty Road. Ms. Ram discussed the upcoming agenda. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ~Pfannirt~t Commission 139 514ay 14, 2002 ~ettufar !Meetin~ ATTEST: Plann~r Respectfully submitted, Planning C0/~mi~s'lon Chairperson g: \minutes\02\5-14-02 pc minutes (P[annintI Commission 140 2May 14, 2002 qCgu[ar 2Meetint]