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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-12-1974 MINUTES OF MEETING - AUGUST 12, 1974 0 1173TH ZONING UNIT - AWiDOR INVESTMENTS - Petition to reclassify Rec. C-2 from the M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-2-B-40 (General Commercial, 40,000 sq. ft. Minimum Building Site Area) two parcels containing approximately 3,6 acres located at 6837 and 6369 Dublin Boulevard, north side, at the northwesterly corner of the intersection with Sierra Court, Dublin Area, Mr. Fry presented the staff report. He recommended disapproval of the requested rezoning for the reasons specified in the staff analysis. Gerald D. Escher representing the applicant advised that the property would more than meet parking requirements for industrial or commercial zoning and he believed that rezoning of this property would fit in with existing and potential development. He reiterated that there is an adequate existing supply of industrially zoned land. Commissioner Zeno advised that after visiting this area on the field he has modified his opinion on this rezoning. He noted that the Chamber of Commerce does not feel that rezoning of this property would harm their industrial base and he felt the site well suited for the proposed use and had no objection to the rezoning, Commissioner Rusteika believed that commercial zoning would further strip zoning and was opposed to the application. Commissioner Zeno moved that the Commission rezoned the rezoning per the applicants request. Seconded by Commissioner Kauffman and carried with Carpenter and Rusteika voting no. (Res. No, 10973) 2, 1181ST UNIT - NORCOV HOMES, INC, - Petition to reclassify from the Cont, M-I (Light Industrial) District, to the C-2 (General Commercial) to 8/26/74 District, two parcels totalling approximately 0.8 acres located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Dougherty Road and Scarlett Court, Dublin Area, Pleasanton Township, Mr, Jonas presented the staff report. He recommended that the matter be continued to August 26, 1974, Mr, Kevin Hogan representing the applicant advised that the purpose of the rezoning request is to allow construction of a sit-down restaurant and he indicated that the tenant has suggested that this is the location he would prefer. He believed that there is a need for restaurants in the area to serve both tie residential and industrial community. He further believed that the location of the property is ideal for a restaurant as there is good access from the freeway. He felt that the area needs additional eating places as the population has increased during the past 5 years and the existing restaurants are few, lie noted that this would be the only restaurant located on this side of the freeway in the industrial area. There was no one present opposed to the application. Commissioner Gardella moved that the Commission continue the matter to August 26, 1974. Seconded by Commissioner Rusteika and carried. 3. 1172ND UNIT - BUENA VISTA AND ALMOND AVENUES - Planning Commission Cont, to initiated reclassification consideration of one hundred and 8/26/74 fifteen parcels zoned R-I-6-40 (Single-Family Residence, 40,000 sq. ft. Minimum Building Site Area)District, located on both sides of Buena Vista Avenue between Jast Avenue and Tesla Road and Almond Avenue from uast Avenue to its southerly terminus Livermore Area. P. C. Minutes - August 12, 1974 Page 2 3. 1172ND UNIT - BUENA VISTA AND ALMOND AVENUES - (CONTINUED): Mr. Henn presented the staff report. He recommended that the Commission take testimony and continue the public hearing to August 26, 1974 for staff evaluation of evidence and public testimony and Commission action on the matter. Mr. Gil Stratton, Registered Sanitarian with the Bureau of Environmental Health Services described the hydrologic survey conducted during the month of July, 1974. ( A copy of the survey is on file). In the opinion of the Health Care Services Agency land on both sides of Buena Vista between East Avenue and Tesla Road is ill adapted for the use of private sewage disposal systems and this area presents a unique potential for permanent and irreversible chemical pollution of vast reservoir of ground water lying east of the Livermore Fault. The Agency recommends that all necessary measures be employed which would restrain the proliferation of septic tank systems in this area. He reviewed the nine points leading to this conclusion and recommended that rezoning of the Buena Vista Area be in such a manner as to prevent small lot development without public utilities. He indicated that the Department cannot determine if the nitrates in the water are caused by the sewerage or from fertilizers used in thavineyards, Mr. Jack Howard 4614 Almond Circle indicated that he had not had an opportunity to conduct an extensive survey of his neighbors but he though that the concensus is that they 4-e concerned about more extensive use of septic tank in the area and the degradation of the water. He said that he was opposed to any rezoning which would intensify this problem and he further believed that Buena Vista is currently handling all the traffic that it should. He noted that his area is on public water except for two houses and that the well water is used mostly for watering purposes with perhaps one home using it for the only water supply. Mr, Alan Kelly of 1826 Buena Vista read a letter protesting any rezoning of his property,. He based the objection on consideration of future division of his property at the time of purchase, rezoning would reduce the value of his property, the fact that his well is not contaminated, water service is available so there need not be a health problem, one acre is not really "small lot" development, health problems that do exist could beabated if plumbing and health codes were enforced. ( A copy of his letter is on file). ne further noted that most of the traffic on Buena Vista is created as it is utilized as a through street between East Avenue and Tesla Road and he wondered what the effect of Zone 7 water is on the water table. He believed that the Wente vineyard is now under water service from Zone 7. Ms. Valeri Raymond, of Buena Vista Avenue was in favor of increasing building site size for this area and indicated that she would be willing to contact other property owners on the street to ascertain their feeling on this matter, Mr. Fraley noted that the reason for the change of zoning from 5 acre. minimum building sites to 40,000 sq. ft. per building site was due to the large number of variance applications in this vicinity. Mr. John Hill of 1680,Almond Avenue was in favor of increasing the minimum lot size. He felt that increase of Minimum lot size is justified on the bases of septic tank problems as well as the street width of Buena Vista Avenue. Commissioner Kauffman suggested that there be a survey of how many people are using water from wells. Mr. Paul Tone said that a solution to the problem is to run the water from the wells through evaporation ponds and the mitrates and other chemicals could be sold.