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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 87-050 PA 87-078.2 Plant Cell Research institute Inc /Bedford Properties .f✓ RESOLUTION NO. 87 - 050 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 87-078.2 PLANT CELL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (APPLICANTS)/BEDFORD PROPERTIES (OWNERS) SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION TO DEVELOP A VACANT 1.89 ACRE M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT PROPERTY AT 6515 TRINITY COURT WHEREAS, Scott Korney, representing Plant Cell Research Institute, Inc., filed Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review applications requesting approval to develop a vacant 1.89 acre M-1, Light Industrial District property (6515 Trinity Court) with two plant development labs (greenhouses), accessory structures, and open-air planting beds; and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State Guidelines and City environmental regulations, require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impact and that environmental documents be prepared; and WHEREAS, this application has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and a Negative Declaration has been adopted (Planning Commission Resolution No. 87 - 048) for this project as it will not have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, notice of public hearings for this project was provided as required by local Ordinance and in accordance with California State Law; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report and a Supplemental Staff Report were submitted recommending conditional approval of the applications; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 15, 1987, to consider all reports, recommendations, and testimony; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that: a) All provisions of Section 8-95.0 through 8-95.8 Site Development Review, of the Zoning Ordinance are complied with. b) Consistent with Section 8-95.0, this project will promote orderly, attractive, and harmonious development, recognize environmental limitations on development; stabilize land values and investments; and promote the general welfare by preventing establishment of uses or erection of structures having qualities which would not meet the specific intent clauses or performance standards set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and which are not consistent with their environmental setting. c) General site considerations, including site layout, orientation, and the location of buildings, vehicular access, circulation and parking, setbacks, height, public safety and similar elements have been designed to provide a desirable environment for the development. d) General architectural considerations as modified by the Conditions of Approval, including the character, scale and quality of the design, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, building materials and colors, screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting, and similar elements have been incorporated into the project in order to insure compatibility of this development with its design concept and the character of adjacent buildings and uses. e) General project landscaping provisions for irrigation, maintenance and protection of landscaped areas and similar elements have been considered to insure visual relief to complement buildings and structures and to provide an attractive environment to the public. -1- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby conditionally approve PA 87-078.2 as shown by materials from the Planning Commission Staff Report dated June 15, 1987, labeled Exhibit D and Attachments #2 and #3, on file with the Dublin Planning Department, subject to the following conditions: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the initiation of the requested land use activity, and shall be subject to Planning Department review and approval. General Provisions 1. Development of the 1.89 acre site with two plant development labs (green- houses), accessory structures, and open-air planting beds shall substantially conform with the plans prepared by Jordan/Casper/Woodman/Dobson (JCWD), consisting of three sheets dated received by the Planning Department May 20, 1987 (Elevations, Preliminary Planting Plan, and Floor Plans) as supplemented by the Revised Site Development/Roof Plan (showing planting beds and truck turning radii), also prepared by JCWD, consisting of one sheet, dated received by the Planning Department May 22, 1987. The land use activity on the site shall be consistent with the Applicant's Revised Written Statements dated received by the Planning Department on May 22, 1987. Development and use of the site shall comply with the following Conditions of Approval. Approval for the Site Develoment Review shall be valid until June 25, 1988. If construction has not commenced by that time, this approval shall be null and void. The approval period for the Site Development Review may be extended for a period of up to six months (Applicant must submit a written request for the extension prior to the expiration date of the permit) by the Planning Director upon his determination that the Conditions of Approval remain adequate to assure that the above stated Findings will continue to be met. 2. Comply with the City of Dublin Site Development Review Standard Conditions and the City of Dublin Police Services Standard Commercial Building Security Recommendations. ARCHAEOLOGY 3. If, during construction, archaeological remains are encountered, construction in the vicinity shall be halted, an archaeologist consulted, and the City Planning Department notified. If, in the opinion of the archaeologist, the remains are significant, measures, as may be required by the Planning Director, shall be taken to protect them. ARCHITECTURAL 4. Provide additional patterns, texture, finish, and variety in surface to enhance the overall design effect of the headhouse, subject to review and approval by the Planning Director. 5. Exterior colors and materials for the structures shall be subject to final review and approval by the Planning Director. All ducts, meters, and other mechanical equipment on the structures shall be effectively screened from view with materials architecturally compatible with the main structures. 6. Siding materials on the greenhouses shall be fracture resistant to avoid potential damage by vandalism. DRAINAGE 7. A grading and drainage plan shall be prepared by the Developer and shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer. Calculations (hydraulic) shall be prepared by the Developer for review by the City Engineer to determine the sizing of drainage lines. 8. The area outside all buildings shall drain outward at a 2% minimum slope for unpaved areas and a 1% minimum in paved areas (with a maximum gradient of 5%). -2- 9. Roof drains shall empty into approved dissipating devices. Roof water, or other concentrated drainage, shall not be directed onto adjacent properties, sidewalks or driveways. Where storm water flows against a curb, a curb with gutter shall be used. The flow line of all asphalt paved areas carrying waters shall be slurry sealed at least three feet on either side of the center of the swale. DEBRIS/DUST/CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY 10. Measures shall be taken to contain all trash, construction debris, and materials on-site until disposal off-site can be arranged. The Developer shall keep adjoining public streets free and clean of project dirt, mud, and materials during the construction period. The Developer shall be responsible for corrective measures at no expense to the City of Dublin. Areas undergoing grading, and all other construction activities, shall be watered, or other dust-palliative measures used, to prevent dust, as conditions warrant. 11. The Developer shall acquire easements, and/or obtain rights-of-entry from the adjacent property owners for improvements or construction activity required outside of the subject properties. Copies of the easements and/or rights- of-entry shall be in written form and shall be furnished to the City Engineer. FIRE PROTECTION 12. Prior to issuance of building permits, the Developer shall supply written confirmation that the requirements of the Dublin San Ramon Services District Fire Department have been, or will be, met. GRADING 13. A grading permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Department if more than 150 cubic yards of grading will be done. 14. Grading shall be completed in compliance with the construction grading plans and the soil engineering recommendations as established by a Soil and Foundation Study prepared for this project (subject to review and approval by the City Engineer). The report shall discuss the compaction of soil under the proposed structures. IMPROVEMENT PLANS, AGREEMENTS, AND SECURITIES 15. Prior to filing for building permits, precise plans and specifications for any work proposed within the public right-of-way shall be submitted for review and approval of the City Engineer. A grading, drainage, and improvement plan with drainage calculations shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. 16. The parking and driveway surfacing proposed at the southwest corners of the site shall be asphalt concrete paving. The Developer's Soils Engineer shall determine a preliminary structural design of the road bed. The graveled surface area shall be maintained in a dust free surface. 17. An encroachment permit shall be secured from the City Engineer for any work done within the public right-of-way. LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION PLANS 18. A detailed Landscape and Irrigation Plan (at 1 inch ffi 20 feet or larger), along with a cost estimate of the work and materials proposed, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director. Landscape and Irrigation Plans shall be signed by a licensed landscape architect. Land- scaping at the proposed driveway shall be installed and maintained in a manner that sight distance is not obstructed. 19. The Developer/Owner shall sign and submit a copy of the City of Dublin Landscape Maintenance Agreement (see Attachment C). -3- n eN 20. All reasonable effort shall be taken to assure that the proposed site work along the west and south property boundaries shall be of a design, and shall be installed in such a manner, as to not damage existing landscaping, both on- and off-site. 21. A combination of mounding of landscape areas and shrub planting shall be established along the property's Trinity Court frontage to provide screening of the adjoining parking areas and to give a "finished" street frontage. LIGHTING 22. Exterior lighting shall be of a design and placement so as not to cause glare onto Trinity Court, or onto adjoining properties. Lighting used after daylight hours shall be adequate to provide for security needs. Special attention shall be given to providing security lighting for the area surrounding the proposed water tank. Wall lighting shall be supplied to provide "wash" security lighting. SIGNAGE 23. All signage development for this facility shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation. MISCELLANEOUS 24. Pedestrian walkways established for the facility shall be of a uniform design. The pedestrian circulation system shall include handicapped access to meet the requirements of Title 24 of the Building Code. 25. The detailed design, placement and construction materials of on-site trash enclosure area shall be subject to review and approval by the Livermore- Dublin Disposal Service and the Planning Department prior to the issuance of building permits. The trash enclosure area shall be shifted 10'+ to the east, or as otherwise approved by the Livermore Dublin Disposal Service. A concrete apron pad in front of the trash enclosure area shall be supplied with the design and location of the apron subject to review and approval by the Planning Department and the Livermore-Dublin Disposal Service. 26. All improvements shall be installed as per the approved landscaping and irrigation plans and the drainage and grading plans prior to the release of occupancy of the new structures. 27. The Developer shall be responsible for correction of deficiencies on the existing frontage improvements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 28. The design, materials, height and location of any proposed perimeter fencing shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Department and the Dublin Police Services Department prior to the issuance of building permits. Appropriate keyed access to any secured portions of the site shall be provided to the appropriate emergency service agencies (e.g., Police, Fire, etc.). The Applicant shall be responsible for the installation of 6' high cyclone fencing with three-strand barbed wire topping provided along the north property boundary. 29. The one handicap parking space developed at this site shall be of a design which conforms to the design requirements for Handicapped Accessibility outlined in the State Building Code. 30. This development shall be responsible for the payment of a portion of the off-site improvements costs of the Dublin Boulevard/Sierra Court traffic signal. This development's share shall be based on a study, subject to review and approval of the City Engineer, evaluating present and future projects which would contribute to traffic volume increases. Percentage of the total signal cost paid will be in direct proportion to the project's traffic impact. -4- 31. The Developers shall grant the Dublin San Ramon Services District and/or City of Dublin a 10' wide sanitary sewer easement along the length of the westerly property line. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1987. AYES: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Petty and Raley NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Mack Planning Commissiol, -'rperson ATTEST: T�(/� Planning Director -5-