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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 87-018 PA 87-024 Schwartz second Unit 98 sf addition and conversion RESOLUTION NO. 87 - 018 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 87-024 SCHWARTZ SECOND UNIT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 98 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION AND CONVERSION OF THE EXISTING FAMILY ROOM TO A SECOND UNIT AT 8332 CAVALIER LANE WHEREAS, Chris Schwartz filed a Conditional Use Permit application to allow the construction of a 98+ square foot addition to an existing family room, and conversion of the room and addition to a second dwelling unit, at 8332 Cavalier Lane; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance, permits the establishment of second units in R-1 Districts subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit and compliance with minimum development criteria; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said application on April 6, 1987; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and has been found to be categorically exempt; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the Conditional Use Permit request will not have significant environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Conditional Use Permit request be approved; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth; and WHEREAS, the proposed land use, if conditionally approved, 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 WHEREAS, the proposed land use will not adversely impact area traffic, utility capacity, access and mobility for handicapped or disabled persons, adjacent properties or the neighborhood in general; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find: FINDINGS OF APPROVAL: a) Approval of the second unit serves to provide development of a small rental housing unit specifically designed to meet the special housing needs of the owners of the subject property. b) Approval of the second unit will allow more efficient use of the City's existing housing stock and the subject residential property. c) The proposed floor plan and elevations submitted by the Applicant for the second dwelling unit will provide for quality residential construction prac- tices and will protect property values and the single-family character of the neighborhood. d) The use, as conditioned by this Resolution, will be properly related to other land uses, transportation, and service facilities in the vicinity, and will not be in conflict with existing surrounding residential uses. -1- e) The use will not materially adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, as all applicable regulations will be met. f) The use will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards established for the District in which it is to be located, as the proposed use will be compatible with surrounding residential uses. g) The approval of the Conditional Use Permit will be consistent with the Dublin General Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby condi- tionally approve said application as shown by materials labeled Exhibit A on file with the Dublin Planning Department and subject to the following conditions: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to issuance of building permits and shall be subject to Planning Department review and approval. 1. Construction of the second dwelling unit shall be generally consistent with the floor plan and elevations submitted with the application and dated received by the Planning Department February 19, 1987. 2. The architectural design and proposed exterior materials and finish shall be subject to final review and approval by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of a building permit for the proposed addition. Final plans must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to the issuance of a building permit. The proposed structure shall utilize exterior materials to match or complement the exterior materials of the existing structure. 3. Failure to establish the use within two years of the effective date of the permit will cause the permit to become null and void. The approval shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. 4. A deed restriction shall be filed by the Owner establishing that the occupancy requirements for the two residences shall be as outlined by Section 8-22.6.2(8) of the Zoning Ordinance and shall be further limited to require occupancy of one of the two units (when both units are occupied) by a person or persons age 55 or older, or by a handicapped person or persons. The deed restriction shall be subject to review and approval by the City Attorney prior to recordation and shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a building permit for the second unit. 5. The Applicant shall comply with DSRSD Fire Department requirements to: a) Provide a smoke detector in the new addition. b) Post the address for the addition in a visible location. 6. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Building Code requirements. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1987. AYES: Commissioners Barnes, Mack, Petty and Raley NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Burnham Planning Commission Cha erson ATTEST: datiffekce4---14,---6 Planning Director -2-