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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 07-22-1974 Planning Commis—cm Y Minutes - July 22, 1974 i i pm tj Page 2 1178TH ZONING UNIT - AMADOR INVESTMENTS - Petition to reclassify cont. to from the M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-2-B-40 (General Commercial, 40,000 8/12/74 sq. ft. Minimum Building Site Area) two parcels containing approximately 3.6 acres located at 6837 and 6839 Dublin Boulevard, north side, at the northwesterly corner of the intersection with Sierra Court, Dublin Area. Mr. Fry presented the Staff Report. He recommended that the parcel not be reclassified because C-2 zoning would be contrary to Plan proposals for the area and approval of C-2 zoning would be a precedent for additional losses of industrially planned lands in the Dublin Community. Commissioner Holland asked what type of uses are excluded from the M-1 District. Mr. Fry advised that all retail commercial uses are excluded. Chairman Enos asked if the Western Electric Company has been notified of the proposed rezoning and if they had commented on it. He noted that many industries want protection from encroachment of commercial zoning. Mr. John Martinson, Managing Partner of Amador Investment, indicated that the Western Electric Company has leased their facility on a five- year lease which will probably be renewed on a five-year term. He read a prepared statement and submitted copies for file. Mr. Martinson explained that he has many inquiries from users wishing to locate in the area but they need commercial zoning to carry on their business. Commissioner Zeno asked Mr. Martinson's opinion as to the reason for slow industrial development. Mr. Martinson believed that it is due to the lack of sewer capacity and building costs. Commissioner Kauffman didn't feel that C-2 zoning at this location would be harmful as this property is located on the corner and across the street from existing commercial. He asked the effect of this zoning on the existing tenants in the building. Mr. Martinson didn't believe that any of his tenants would have to relocate if the zoning were to be changed. Commissioner Holland noted that the Commission has received a petition to rezone another property in this area. He suggested that the Commission field both properties on August 5, 1974, and continue this matter for further consideration on August 12, 1974. Commissioner Zeno felt that the Commission must seriously consider industry in Alameda County as the County is losing industry to other areas. He noted that the County spends thousands of dollars to attract industry to the County and sites must be preserved or the expenditure will have been wasted, Mr. G. Eschen, of the Commonwealth Properties, spoke in favor of rezoning this property. He noted that property to the north is in receivership due to lack of occupancy and he believed that in order to maintain tenants, Mr. Martinson must offer flexibility such as C-2 zoning would allow. He felt that there is ample zoning in the Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore area to take care of any potential industrial development and noted the existing industrial locations now vacant. � r MINUTES OF THE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION OF ALAMEDA COUNTY JULY 22, 1974 1. 1167TH ZONING UNIT - SOUTH LIVERMORE - R-1 AREA - Planning Commission Initiated reclassification of 208 parcels containing approximately 710 Rec. per acres zoned R-I (Single Family Residence) and R-1-B-E (Single Family Staff Residence, 4 acre Minimum Building Site Area), located on both sides Rec. of Arroyo Road, Marina Avenue, Lomitas Avenue, Bess Avenue, Wente Street, College Avenue, South Livermore Avenue, Carmen Avenue and six private streets (Pleasant View Lane, Burr Lane, Edwards Lane, Reed Avenue, Rodeo Lane and "B" Street), Livermore Area. Mr. Henn presented the Staff Report. He recommended that the Planning Commission recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the R-1 zoning of the subject area is in conflict with the County General Plan, the rural residential policy and the Board of Supervisors policies for zoning of land under contract in Agricultural Preserves and should be reclassified as per the Staff Recommendation contained in the Staff Analysis. He reviewed each recommendation. Mr. Millard M. Miesner, Chief Sanitarian, of the Environmental Health Service Bureau read a report prepared by his agency concerning this area. He concluded by stating that his agency is in agreement with the Staff Recommendations as stated in the Staff Analysis of the 1167th Zoning Unit which would in effect prevent division into smaller parcels unless public water and public sewerage is provided. Mr. E. H. Quarterman, owner of 3.79 acre parcel in the area, advised that he is on septic tank and well water and that he has had no malfunction or contamination with either installation. He did not object to rezoning of the area but he said he would oppose inclusion of his property in a utilities assessment district. He requested that his property be specifically excluded from any such assessment district. He believed that he could use an existing right-of-way to obtain city water should he so desire. Mr. Fennone advised that if an assessment district were to be set up it would commence with a hearing by the Local Agency Formation Commission and would not be a function of this Commission. Mr. Ed Hutka, representing Calvery Temple, asked If rezoning of the area would have any effect on the ability of the church to expand as they have been attempting to proceed with their second stage of development. Mr. Henn advised that the church site would remain a legal building site and to expand the use would require a use permit. He indicated that the use permit application would be referred to the Health Department and the issuance of such a permit might be conditioned upon recommendations of the Health Department. Mr. Fraley advised that the use is permitted with a conditional use permit and the use permit must be exercised consistent with existing health laws. Commissioner Gardella moved that the Commission recommend to the Board of Supervisors per the Staff Recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Holland and carried. (Res. No. 10966) - Planning Commis m Minutes - July 22, 1974 Page 3 2. 1178TH ZONING UNIT - AMADOR INVESTMENTS (Continued) Commissioner Gardella moved that the Commission continue the matter to August 12, 1974, and that the property be fielded on August 5, 1974. Seconded by Commissioner Holland. Commissioner Zeno asked that the Staff obtain an opinion of this proposal from the Alameda County Industries Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and also the thinking of the Board of Supervisors. He felt that it is important that these agencies know of proposals such as this. 3. RPD-27 - (WILLOWBROOK) A & R MARMONT, INC. - Application for the evaluation of a Preliminary Land Use and Development Plan to permit construction of 41 clustered, residential dwelling units on a 5.9 acre parcel located approximately 375' easterly of the intersection cont. to of Camino Alta Mira and Proctor Road and 3,000' northerly of 7/29/74 Seaview Avenue in the upper Madison Avenue Area, Castro Valley, Eden Township. Chairman Enos announced that this matter would be continued to July 29, 1974, as the applicant has indicated he would like to prepare response to the Environmental Impact Report. Several people in the audience indicated that they would return to speak on the subject at the continued hearing. 4. TENTATIVE MAP, TRACT 3592 - EAST BAY BUILDERS - This matter was Approved continued from the Planning Commission meeting of July 15 in order that the subdivider might complete the tentative map filing requirements by submitting an erosion and siltation control plan. The plan had not been received as of July 18, 1974, the date of analysis preparation. If received in time, the plan will be reviewed and final recommendations submitted at the Planning Commission meeting. Otherwise an additional continuance will be necessary. Mr. Fry presented the Staff Report. He indicated that the Staff has prepared an exhibit containing standard conditions if the Commission wishes to approve the tract. Mr. Don Bissell , representing the applicant, indicated that the issue before the Commission iswhetter this proposal does or does not conform with the County General Plan and he believed it was the sensing of the Commission that it does. He requested that approval of the tract specify that finding. He indicated that he would prefer not to include the concrete ditch across the rear of lots 10-17 recommended by Flood Control as it does not look particularly good in a back yard and he would object to installation of the 6' chain link fence along the entire easterly property line of the tract. He noted that other properties backing on the reservoir property are not fenced in this manner with the exception of the school yard. He requested elimination of the condition. Mr. Kolander indicated that this is a normal recommendation of Flood Control and that the requirement of the condition is at the discretion of this Commission. Mr. Bissell indicated that a good quality fence will remain at the boundary. He further noted that the applicant would prefer to maintain the lotting he has proposed as the lotting meets minimum standards for the zoning district, and he would prefer to continue the way he now has it submitted. Planning Commiss Minutes - July 22, 1974 Page 4 4. TENTATIVE MAP, TRACT 3592 - EAST BAY BUILDERS (Continued) Mr. Fry adivsed that corner lots are usually lotted wider than interior lots because the ordinance requires them to have wider side yards. Commissioner Kauffman didn't see an advantage of revising the lotting per the suggestion of Staff. Mrs. Fran Jackson asked that consideration be given to the fact that this are is in the area of grade school children during grading operations. Mr. Fry advised that the School District has written a letter expressing concern for safety during construction and this concern can be passed on to the developer but cannot be a matter of conditioning as in a quarry permit application. Commissioner Kauffman moved that the tract be approved per Exhibit B prepared by the Staff subject to lotting to remain as indicated by the developer and eliminating the requirement of a cyclone fence; further that the Commission find that the tract map in in conformity with the General Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and carried unanimously. (Res. No. 10967) 5. Q-78 - TELLES & REDWICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Five year review of operation of Q-78, a quarry permit authorizing excavation of up to 3,500,000 cubic yards of fill material over a ten-year period from a Adopt site on the west side of U.S. 680 Freeway, opposite the intersection Staff of Sheridan Road, Sunol Valley. Rec. Mr. Fraley recommended that the Planning Commission determine that there are no new or changed circumstance within the general area of Q-78 that would warrant modification of the permit. Commissioner Kauffman so moved. Seconded by Commissioner Zeno and carried. 6. REQUEST FOR GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE REPORT - Public Works Department Grant Avenue, Transportation Corridor - Report to be submitted. Adopt Staff Mr. Fraley presented the Staff Report. He recommended that the Recommendation Planning Commission adopt and forward this report to the Director of Public Works advising him that though major transportation facilities through the industrial area west of San Lorenzo are proposed in the General Plan as adopted in 1966; these proposals have lost validity, due to the passage of time, the adoption of Hayward Area Shoreline Findings and Policies by the Board of Supervisors and the authorization by the Board of Supervisors of a Transportation Corridor Study for this area. The Corridor Study will be made a part of the General Plan when that study is completed; until this occurs, land acquisitions such as proposed could not be considered to conform to the General Plan. Commissioner Rusteika moved that the Commission adopt the Staff Recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Holland and carried unanimously.