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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 84-038 PA 84-038 Automation Electronics Corp RESOLUTION NO. 84-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WITH MITIGATION MEASURES CONCERNING PA 84-038, AUTOMATION ELECTRONICS CORPORATION WHEREAS, Automation Electronics Corporation filed a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review application for a Phase I, three-story building ( 40 , 000 sq. ft. ; total : 100, 000 sq. ft. ) to be utilized for office and light manufacturing uses on the south side of Dublin Boulevard, across from Silvergate Drive APN 941-1570-2-2 ; and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) , as amended, together with the State ' s administrative guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act and City Environmental regulations, requires that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impact and that environmental documents be prepared; and WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration with mitigation measures has been prepared by the Dublin Planning Department; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the Negative Declaration and mitigation measures at a public hearing on August 6, 1984 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby, find that: 1 . The Automation Electronics Corporation project has either been revised or the applicant has agreed to mitigation measures that will result in a project that will not have a significant impact on the environment; 2 . The mitigation measures attached to, and made a part of the Negative Declaration, have been incorporated into the project; and 3 . The Negative Declaration has been prepared and processed in accordance with State and local environmental law and guidelines and it is adequate and complete \ r'1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 1984. AYES: Commissioners Barnes, Mack, Petty and Raley NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Alexander P anning issio�n_)Chairman ATTEST: anning Director ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES PA 84-038 AUTOMATION ELECTRONICS CORPORATION In order to mitigate the negative environmental impacts associated with visual, acoustic, traffic and tree preservation components of the Automation Electronic project, the following mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the project. ACOUSTICS (Pursuant to Noise Study prepared by Charles Salter & Associates) 1. Glazing along the southerly side of the building shall have a minimum STC rating of 39 so that the noise level (leq) in the adjoining offices does not exceed 40 dBA (A-weighted decibels). An alternate equivalent noise reduction system may be used. 2. Glazing along the easterly and westerly sides shall have a minimum STC rating of 34 so that the leq in the adjoining offices does not exceed 40 dBA. An alternate equivalent noise reduction system may be used. 3. The building shall be fully air conditioned. TREE PRESERVATION 1. The trees within the grove (in the northeastern portion of the project) shall be protected from damage throughout all construction and post construction phases of this project. 2. A report by a licensed landscape architect or arborist shall be provided that includes details on how to protect, preserve and enhance the potential for health and growth of the tree grove. 3. No construction, storing of materials, driving of vehicles and the like shall take place within the tree grove unless such is found acceptable to the Planning Director and City Engineer. 4. No additional drainage shall enter the grove nor shall the existing water flow be restricted unless such revisions are found acceptable to the Planning Director and City Engineer. VISUAL 1. The southern edge of the property (including a portion of the adjoining property) shall be extensively landscaped to provide a substantial landscaped separation between the proposed building and Highway 580 or the adjoining property shall be contour graded to provide a berm between the subject property and Highway 580. The subject property shall then contain substantial planting in the landscaped areas shown on the landscape plans received by the Planning Department July 26, 1984. 2. The exterior of the building shall not be directly illuminated except as may occur from the soffit lights along the eastern elevation. Said lights shall be down spot lights and not flood lights. 3. All parking lot lights shall be shielded so that their light source is not readily visible from off-site. Said lights shall also be directed so that light does not shine beyond the property line or create a distraction to cars traveling along Highway 580. 4 . The site shall be extensively landscaped including the roof decks of the building, as shown on the amended landscape plans received by the Planning Department July 26, 1984 . TRAFFIC 1 . The developer shall provide the City with a $5, 000 cash payment within 30 days and a $25, 000 cash payment prior to final inspection of building permits . Said payments shall be used by the City for street improvements to mitigate potential traffic impacts in the vicinity of the Dublin Boulevard/San Ramon Road intersection. 2 . No building permit shall be issued for the Phase 2 building until the ingress-egress problem has been resolved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Planning Director. Two possible solutions in a schematic form are attached to the Staff Report . EFFECTIVE DATE The Mitigated Negative Declaration shall not be valid or considered complete until the City receives a notarized letter from the owner which states that the above mitigation measures will be included in the project. /1 - CITY OF DUBLIN P.O.Box 2340 Dublin.CA 94568 (415)829-4600 Negative Declaration with Mitigation Measures for the Automation Electronics Corporation Project: Phase I A three-story, 40,000 sq. foot building to be utilized for office and light manufacturing uses. Total project: 100,000 square feet. PA 84-038 (Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq) LOCATION: South side of Dublin Boulevard, across from of Silvergate Drive PROPONENT: Automation Electronics Corp. 344 40th Street Oakland, California 94609 APN: 941-1570-2-2 DESCRIPTION: Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for the Phase I building: 40,000 sq. ft. to be used for office and light manufacturing uses. Total project 100,000 sq.ft. FINDINGS: The project, with mitigation measures, will not have a significant impact on the environment INITIAL STUDY: The Initial Study is attached with a brief discussion of the following environmental components. Each has been mitigated by revisions to the initial project or through a binding committment by the applicant. a. Noise Impact b. Tree preservation c. Visual Quality d. Traffic Impact MITIGATION MEASURES: Are attached to and made a part of this Negative Declaration PREPARATION: This Negative Declaration was prepared by the City of Dublin Planning Staff (415) 829-4916 SIGNATURE: cOAI & .a{ .IT L urence L. Tong, P1 n 'ng Director DATE: August 2, 1984 ATTACHMENT -1- THIMH3ATT A