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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 86-061 PA 86-107 Shamrock Ford Car Dealership RESOLUTION NO. 86 - 061 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 86-107 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST FOR THE SHAMROCK FORD CAR DEALERSHIP AT 7499 DUBLIN BOULEVARD WHEREAS, Marvin E. Collins, on behalf of Shamrock Ford, filed a Conditional Use Permit request for a proposed expansion of the area utilized for exterior car storage by the Shamrock Ford Auto Dealership by the creation of a new 200'± x 200'± paved parking area; and WHEREAS, the adopted City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance provides in part for the establishment of an automobile, camper, boat and trailer sales, storage lot as a Conditional Use; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on October 20, 1986; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, this application has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and determined to be categorically exempt; and WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Conditional Use Permit application be conditionally 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; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission finds: a) Construction of the new 200'± x 200'± paved vehicle storage lot serves the public need by providing for the expansion of an existing automobile dealership facility. b) The uses will be properly related to other land uses, and transportation and service facilities in the vicinity, as the proposed uses will be compatible to said land uses, and transportation and services facilities in the immediate vicinity. c) The uses will not materially adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working 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. d) The uses will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses or performance standards established for the district in which they are to be located. e) The approval of the project as conditioned is in the best interest of the public health, safety and general welfare. f) General site considerations, including site layout, orientation, vehicular access, circulation and parking, have been designed to provide a desirable environment for the development. -1- g) General project landscaping provisions for irrigation, maintenance and protection of landscaped areas and similar elements have been considered to insure visual relief to complement existing buildings and structures and to provide an attractive environment to the public. h) The project is consistent with the policies contained in the City's General Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby conditionally approve Conditional Use Permit application PA 86-107 as shown by materials labeled Exhibit B, 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 issuance of grading permits and shall be subject to Planning Department review and approval. 1. Development of the 200'± x 200'± paved vehicular storage area shall generally conform with the plans prepared by James R. Stedman & Associates, Inc., and dated received by the City Planning Department October 3, 1986. Development of the exterior vehicle storage area shall reflect the changes called for in these Conditions of Approval. Approval for the Conditional Use Permit shall be until October 31, 1989. The approval period for the Conditional Use Permit may be extended two additional years (Applicant must submit a written request for the extension prior to the expiration date of the Conditional Use 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. If construction has not commenced by October 31, 1987, this approval shall be null and void. Development shall be subject to the Conditions listed below. 2. Comply with the City of Dublin Site Development Review Standard Conditions. (See Attachment A.) ARCHAEOLOGY 3. If, during grading activities, 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. DRAINAGE 4. A grading drainage plan shall be prepared 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 the drainage lines. The minimum and maximum gradients of the new parking area should be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 5. Concentrated drainage shall not be directed onto adjacent properties, sidewalks and driveways. 6. 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 7. 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. -2- n EASEMENTS 8. 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 9. 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 AND PAVING 10. A grading permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Department. 11. The parking and driveway surfacing shall be asphalt concrete paving. The City Engineer shall retain review authority of the project's structural pavement design. The Developer shall, at his sole expense, make tests of the soil over which the surfacing and base is to be constructed and furnish the test reports to the City Engineer. 12. An encroachment permit shall be secured from the City Engineer for any work done within the public right-of-way. LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION PLANS 13. A detailed Landscape and Irrigation Plan (at 1 inch = 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. 14. The Developer/Owner shall sign and submit a copy of the City of Dublin Landscape Maintenance Agreement. (See Attachment B.) 15. Landscaping installed along both the north and east property boundaries of the new parking area shall include 15-gallon sized trees (with a minimum planting ratio of one tree @ 17 linear feet) and shall also include clumped plantings of shrubs (with a minimum planting ratio of one shrub @ 5 linear feet). 16. Additional landscaping (shrubs and ornamental trees) shall be provided within the new 200± x 200 + vehicle storage area with the layout to be worked out between Staff and the Applicant to provide as an efficient design as feasible. LIGHTING 17. Exterior lighting shall be of a design and placement so as not to cause glare onto adjoining properties. Lighting used after daylight hours shall be adequate to provide for security needs. Photometrics for area lighting shall be submitted to the Planning Department and the Dublin Police Services for review and approval prior to the issuance of a grading permit. STORAGE AND EXTERIOR ACTIVITIES 18. With the exception of storage of vehicles and minor vehicle preparation work, no exterior demonstrations, displays, services, or other activities shall occur in the new 200'± x 200'± vehicle storage area. MISCELLANEOUS 19. The Developer shall be responsible for correction of deficiencies, if any, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, in the existing frontage improvements along Amador Plaza Road. 20. All improvements shall be installed as per the approved landscaping and irrigation plans and the drainage and grading plans prior to use of the proposed vehicle storage area. -3- /1 21. Proper "tie-downs" of newly installed cyclone fencing at the north and east perimeters of the new parking areas shall be supplied. If the new vehicle storage area is completely enclosed by fencing, then keyed access to the site shall be provided to the appropriate emergency service agencies (e.g., Police, Fire, etc.). Fencing in disrepair shall be repaired or replaced. Fence posts at the west side of the new parking area shall be removed. 22. The existing trash enclosure area at the southeast corner of the proposed vehicle storage area shall be renovated, with said improvements subject to review and approval by the Livermore-Dublin Disposal Service and Planning Department prior to the issuance of a grading permit. 23. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Developer shall supply written documentation from ACFC & WCD - Zone 7 as to what work, if any, the District will require by the Developer in conjunction with the installation of fill material along the north side of the new parking area which encroaches into the adjoining 35-foot width flood control easement on APN 941-305-026. 24. A Master Striping Plan for the proposed vehicle storage area and adjoining parking and driveway areas shall be prepared and submitted by the Developer for review and approval by the Planning Director. This plan shall detail all striping and driveway aisle locations north of the existing "Body-Shop" building. 25. A parking plan for the entire six acre car dealership facility shall be prepared and submitted by the Developer detailing the number and location of the following assigned parking areas: car dealership customer parking, employee parking, service customer parking, and vendor/visitor parking. 26., Approval from ACFC & WCD - Zone 7 shall be secured by the Developer for connection into their storm drainage system. 27. Existing on-site light standards shall be fitted with light shields as necessary to mitigate/minimize existing glare spillover onto I-680. Said light shields shall be installed by October, 1987. 28. Except as specifically altered by the above Conditions of Approval, development shall comply with the conditions established for PA 84-048.2 and .3, PA 83-047 and S-474. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of October, 1986. AYES: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Mack, Petty and Raley NOES: None ABSENT: None Zhe4:/ Planning mmission Chairperson ATTEST: Planning Director -4- L