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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2001 PC MinutesA regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in the Dublin Civic Center City Council Chambers. Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners, Johnson, Jennings, Musser, Nassar and Fasulkey; Carol Cirelli, Senior Planner; and Maria Carrasco, Recording Secretary. Absent: Eddie Peabody, Jr., Community Development Director PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Johnson led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes from the February 27, 2001 meeting were approved as submitted. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS- None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - 7.1 2000-2005 Capital Improvement Program to adopt Resolution finding the Fire Station site to be consistent with the City's General Plan. Cm. Johnson asked for the staff report. Ms. Cirelli advised the Commission that Government Code 65401 and 65402 requires Ptanning Commission to review the new proposed fire station conformance with the City's General Plan. A new fire station is proposed to be built on Broder Road north of Gleason Road next to the California Highway Planning Commission Regular Meeting 19 March 13, 2001 Patrol Offices. This new fire station will relocate the existing station located on the Santa Rita Jail at Arnold Drive to a location that can provide major coverage of the Santa Rita area and portions of East Dublin east of Tassajara Road. The new site is in conformance with General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan standards for adequate fire response and location criteria. The Planning Commission's role is to review this proposed station site and to determine whether it is in conformance with the City's General Plan. Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the resolution finding that the proposed fire station plan is consistent with the City's General Plan. Cm. Johnson asked if there were any questions; hearing none he asked for a motion. On motion by Cm. Fasulkey, seconded by Cm. Jennings the Planning Commission unanimously adopted RE~OLUTION NO, 01-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED FIRE STATION PLAN LOCATED AT BRODER ROAD AND GLEASON ROAD IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ADOPTED CITY OF DUBLIN GENERAL PLAN PUBLIC HEARING 8.1 PA 00-036 Tassajara Creek Phase II {Greenbriar Homes Communities, Inc.) Planned Development (PD) Rezone (Stage 2), Vesting Tentative Map and Site Development Review. Cm. Johnson asked for the staff report. Ms. Cirelli presented the staff report and advised the Commission that the project is Phase II of the Greenbriar project. This project is a continuation of the Tassajara Creek Ph. I project and the Applicant is requesting approvals for a PD Rezone with a Stage 2 Development Plan; Vesting Tentative Map; and SDR to construct 46 single- family units, which would bring the total number of dwelling units for the Ph. I and II projects to 172 units. The Applicant is requesting a Stage 2 PD Rezone, which is a detailed project-level development plan that outlines specific permitted and conditional uses, and development standards for site planning and architecture. The request for a Vesting Tentative Map consists of subdividing an existing 7.96-acre parcel into 46 lots and 2 open space parcels. The proposed development improvements proposed in the Map, along with the Conditions of Approval, address flood control; street improvements; noise mitigation; utilities; schools; phasing; landscaping and the regional trail system. The requested Site Development Review is for the construction of 46 residential homes also promotes attractive and harmonious development. Re~Iar Meettn,6 20 March 13, 2001 The stream restoration requirements are covered under the Stream Restoration Program approved for Phase I and Vesting Tentative Map for the entire Tassajara Creek project site. The proposed project is within the scope of the certified Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Program EIR and Addenda, and the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the initially approved Tassajara Creek project. There have been no changes or new information, which would necessitate supplementing the Program or MND. The project will not have significant impacts to the Red Legged Frog or Red Legged l~rog habitat based on the adopted MND and Mitigation Monitoring Program; the Applicant's and City's biologist; and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan EIR. The proposed project is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and represents an appropriate project for the site. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the Resolution recommending City Council adoption of an Ordinance approving the Planned Development Rezone and Stage 2 Development Plan; and approve the Vesting Tentative Map and Site Development Review subject to City Council approval of the Planned Development Rezone. Cm. Fasulkey asked which agency would maintain the regional trail. Ms. Cirelli explained that the regional trail maintenance issue may have been addressed in Phase I of the project. She stated that the applicant could address that question. Cm. dennings asked if the setbacks were approved as part of Phase I. Ms. Cirelli responded yes. Cm. Johnson opened the public hearing. Katia Kamangar, Greenbriar Communities, thanked Staff for working on the project. She explained that the Phase II development is a continuation of Phase I, which consists of 46 homes. She asked the Commission if they had any questions. Cm. Fasulkey asked which agency is responsible for maintaining the trail. Tim Quinn explained there is a mutual use agreement between the City of Dublin and Zone 7. The Home Owner's Association will maintain the property. If the property is not maintained to the City's satisfaction, the City has the right to maintain the trail and bill the Home Owner's Association, which is included in the Development Agreement. Cm. Fasulkey stated that the Conditions states that tree planting must be a minimum of 4-feet away from the trail. He asked how the number of trees planted is determined for this development. Phnnin~ commission Re, juSt Meefln~J 21 Mar& 13, 2001 Tim Quinn responded there isn't a specific number. Greenbriar has submitted the landscape plans to East Bay Regional Park District for review. Cm. Fasulkey asked if East Bay Regional Park District was satisfied with the plans. Ms. Cirelli responded that East Bay Regional Park District had additional comments that were addressed in the Conditions of Approval for this project and were also covered with Phase I of the project. Regarding the earlier question of trail maintenance, Ms. Cirelli stated that the CC&R's would include the following, "In the event that any area that falls into a state of disrepair will have the right but not the obligation to take corrective measures and bill the appropriate homeowner and/or maintenance association for the cost of such repairs, corrective maintenance work and City overhead." Cm. dennings stated the staff report indicates the noise decibel rate is 60 decibels with a lO-foot wall; she asked what the decibel rate would be with a 6-foot wall. Mr. Quinn stated he does not have that information with him tonight. Cm. Jennings found the information in the staff report and withdrew her question. Cm. dohnson asked if there were any other questions; hearing none he asked for a motion. On motion by Cm. Musser, seconded by Cm. Nassar, and with a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted RESOLUTION NO. 01-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR TASSAJARA CREEK PHASE II - GREENBRIAR HOMES COMMUNITIES, INC. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PA 00-036 (Tract No. 7279) RESOLUTION NO. 01-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE AND STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PHASE II OF THE TASSAJARA CREEK - GREENBRIAR HOMES COMMUNITIES, INC. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (PA 00-036) Regular Meettnd~ 22 March 13, 2001 NEll/' OR UArt'I.,'VI,.C.qHIgD BUSINESS Cm. Jennings stated she could not attend the April 10, 2001 meeting. AJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meetin§ was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Re spe, c,tfully submitted, Pf~n~>~i~l g,~/~)~ IZni s sion Chairperson ATTES~ . Community Development ~irec~tor Plannin,~ Commission R.e,~ular Meettndj 23 March 13, 2001