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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 03-29-1976 MINUTES OF MEETING - MARCH 29, 1976 1. 1245TH 7.ONING UNIT - IVER HILDE AND JAMES LANGE - Petition to APPROVED reclassify from the M-1 (Light Industrial) District to the C-2 (General Commercial) District, 3 lots containing 2.1 acres, located at 6500 Village Parkway, west side, 110' south of Dublin Boulevard, Dublin. Mr. Henn presented the staff report. He noted that since the last meeting the applicant has submitted a letter of intent con- cerning development of this property and that letter has been distributed to the Commission. He recommended that the Planning Commission recommend to the Board of Supervisors that subject reclassification be disapproved because of its lack of consistency with the General Plan industrial use proposals, or that the hearing be continued to January, 1977 to allow completion of the review and possible amendment of the General Plan. Commissioner Kauffman commented that the property was zoned 15 years ago for industrial and industrial users have not been attracted to this area. He indicated that these property owners have paid taxes on this land for years and if it is developed, more taxes will accrue to the County. Mr. Henn indicated that the staff recommendation is that the general plan be reviewed and that any proposed changes in zoning be made after the plan change. Commissioner Spiliotopoulos noted that there are many factors involved in land use, the main one being supply and demand. He felt that the demand should be an overriding factor and he didn't feel that the rezoning should be held up until the plan amendment. He didn't feel that a general plan should be absolute. Chairman Carpenter pointed out that the state statutes create problems when you try to change a land use through zoning. Mr. Fennone advised that the general plan is a statement of objectives, goals and criteria. He indicated that the Commission must find in all cases that their action in granting or denying a zoning is consistent with the goals, objectives and criteria of the plan. Commissioner Shockley expressed concern about making decisions without looking at the overall picture. She was concerned that adequate study be given to traffic and was interested in the sewerage connection availability. Mr. Jim Lange, one of the owners of the property, pointed out that if the property is developed at M-1 as it is zoned, larger trucks would be servicing the site than would occur under commercial zoning. He noted that there is over 35,000 sq. ft. of vacant office space in this area. He felt that this property should be used for commercial since the demand is for commerical. He noted that though sewer is available at present it could be unavailable in the future. He indicated that they did not build the "Mr. Steak" restaurant because of the lack of sewer and that restaurant has located elsewhere. He agreed that the General Plan should be re-evaluated in view of the development which has occurred. He requested that the Commission take action on this rezoning request. Commissioner Enos moved that the Commission find that rezoning this property from M-1 to C-2 would be consistent with the general plan in that there is commercial development all around the property, there is a demand for this zoning, and it would be equitable and fair as there is a need for the zoning as requested. °/ Planning Commission Minutes March 29, 1976 - Page 2 Seconded by Commissioner Kauffman and carried with Commissioners Bernhardt and Shockley voting no and Commissioner Rusteika excused. (Res. No. 76-33) 2. REFERRAL FROM THE CITY OF PLEASANTON OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL FORWARD TO IMPACT REPORT - Petition for development of a 52 acre site in CITY multi-family, office and hospital (a new Valley Memorial Hospi- tal) uses, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Santa Rita Road and (proposed) Las Positas Boulevard, Pleasanton. Mr. Fry presented the staff report. He reviewed the comments of the Planning Department and recommended that they be adopted by the Planning Commission and forwarded to the City of Pleasanton. After discussion, Commissioner Bernhardt moved that the comments be forwarded to the city. Seconded by Commissioner Shockley and carried. 3. REVIEW of (1) FINDINGS OF FACT REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL OF ZONING PRESENTED ACTIONS, SUBDIVISIONS, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, VARIANCES, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, AND (2) DETERMINATIONS REQUIRED UNDER CEQA. Mr. Fry reviewed the findings required under current statutes and noted that copies of the law as contained in CEQA have been distributed to the Commission. Mr. Fennone advised that the biggest problem is that "consistency" as required between zoning and subdivisions with the General Plan is not well defined. He indicated that when the Commission makes a decision they must find that the zoning change is compatible with the goals, objectives, and criteria of the general plan. He indicated that consistency is defined to mean compatible and in harmony with, but not identical. He indicated that does not mean that it is exactly as the general plan. Commissioner Bernhardt indicated that it was important to have con- sistency between zoning and the General Plan in the Dublin area and that he would desire an earlier date than January of 1977 for amendment of the general plan for that area. 4. Review of the Planning Department proposed budget for fiscal. year 1976-77. Mr. Fraley reviewed the proposed budget for the Planning Department and the Housing and Community Development Division of the Planning Department. 1254TH ZONING UNIT - AMFAC COMMUNITIES, INCORPORATED - Petition SET HEARING to reclassify from the M-1 (Light Industrial) District to the 4/26/76 C-2 (General Commercial) District, one parcel containing 2.99 acres, located at 6643 Regional Street, east side, 700' south of the intersection with Dublin Boulevard, Dublin area. Commissioner Enos moved that the public hearing be set for April 26, 1976. Seconded by Commissioner Bernhardt and carried. (Res. No. 76-34) 6. 1253RD ZONING UNIT - L.S.W. COMPANY - Petition to reclassify SET HEARING from the R-1 (Single-Family Residence, 5,000 sq. ft. per dwelling 4/19/76 unit) to the Pi) (Planned Development) District, 1253rd Zoning Unit, to permit construction of a highway oriented restaurant (Denny's Restaurant) on a .95 acre portion of a 3 acre parcel located on Freedom Avenue, west side, 135' south of 150th Avenue, Ashland Area, San Leandro, unincorporated Alameda County.