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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-27-2002 PC MinutesA regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, August 27, 2002, 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, Musser, and Jennings; Jeri Ram, Planning Manager; Janet Harbin, Senior Planner; and Renuka Dhadwal, Recording Secretary. Absent: Cm. Nassar & Cm. Fasulkey PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Johnson led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - None Minutes of August 13, 2002 meeting were not approved due to lack of quorum. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING 8.1 PA 02-040 Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 8.08, Definitions; Chapter 8.12, Zoning Districts and Permitted Use of Land, Chapter 8.36; Development Regulations; Chapter 8.40, Accessory Structures And Uses Regulations; Chapter 8.64, Home Occupations Regulations; Chapter 8.76, Off-Street Parking And Loading Planning Commission 163 August 27, 2002 Regular Meeting Regulations; Chapter 8.84, Sign Regulations; Chapter 8.104, Site Development Review Regulations; Chapter 8.108, Temporary Use Permit Regulations; and, Chapter 8.144, Enforcement Regulations. Cm. Johnson asked Staff to present the staff report according to subject matter rather than individually. Janet Harbin, Senior Planner presented the staff report and gave a presentation describing each of the Chapters in the Zoning Ordinance that are being amended. The amendments to Chapter 8.12 Zoning Districts and Permitted Use of Land to allow eating & drinking establishments in the M-1 & M-P districts, was welcomed by the Commissioners as a good change. Cm. Johnson sought clarification on Chapter 8.36 enclosure of equipment. He wanted to know if someone had a Spa which was a few years older with the heating equipment located in the side yard, would that be required to be enclosed. Ms. Harbin responded that only the new proposed spas would be required to be enclosed; the others would be grand fathered in. Cm. Musser asked why the equipment in a larger lot would not be required to enclose. Ms. Harbin responded that in a larger lot there would be greater setbacks. However, the noise level for a standard lot size is 50 dba and, hence, equipment might be required to be enclosed in some instances. Ms. Ram stated that based on the location of the equipment in a larger lot, the equipment would be enclosed due to the noise level regulation. As Ms. Harbin explained the section on setback requirements, Cm. Jennings asked what are the ramifications for lots with zero foot setbacks. Ms. Harbin explained that the homeowner could have an accessory structure, spa or pool close to the property line. She then showed an example of a home in San Vicente Loop with a zero foot setback for an accessory structure (spa). Cm. Jennings expressed concerns regarding zero ft. lot lines that they can cause some hazards. She asked Staff if there was any danger if a homeowner located a spa or an accessory structure so close to the fence? Ms. Harbin responded that other than practical issues there were no perceived dangers. Cm. Jennings asked for the Fire Marshall's comments. Ms. Harbin responded that the Fire Marshall did not perceive any danger as long as the structure was within the 8 ft height requirement. On the amendments to the section on Temporary and Promotional signs, Cm. Musser asked the reasoning for adding the words "human held signs" to the section on rotating, moving signs. Ms. Ram responded that the genesis for this amendment was that during a court hearing the Judge dismissed the City's citation due to the ambiguity in the Zoning Ordinance regarding the 0¥ann/n~ Commas/on 164 .~u~gst 2~, 2002 ~(~gufar ~leeti~g description of hand held signs and, therefore, Staff has addressed this issue by including the words "human held signs". Cm. Musser had some concerns regarding the amendments to the company vehicles section of the Ordinance. Ms. Harbin stated that this regulation clarifies the capacity of the company truck that could be parked in a residential area for a home occupation. This regulation is currently not very specific in the Zoning Ordinance and, hence, Staff has added the reference to capacity for the vehicle to eliminate ambiguity. Cm. Johnson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone in the audience would like to address the Commission. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing. Cm. Johnson asked for a motion. On a motion from Musser, seconded by Jennings, and by a vote of 3-0-2, with Cm. Nassar and Cm. Fasulkey absent, the Planning Commission adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 02-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.08, DEFINITIONS; CHAPTER 8.12, ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMII-I'£D USE OF LAND; CHAPTER 8.36, DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 8.40, ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 8.64, HOME OCCUPATIONS REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 8.76, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 8.84, SIGN REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 8.104, SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REGULATIONS; CHAPTER 8.108, TEMPORARY USE PERMIT REGULATIONS; AND, CHAPTER 8.144, ENFORCEMENT REGULATIONS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE) NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS None OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Ram stated that the Commission received a copy of the draft Housing Element, which is scheduled for a hearing in October and to enable them to review it prior to that meeting. 165 ..2i~st 27, 2002 Ms. Ram informed the Commission regarding the Mayor's Appeal of the Planning Commission derision on the Dublin Ranch Clubhouse. She stated that the Mayor had some concerns on the design. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. ATTEST: Respectfully submitted, PlSnnir~g_,/(Zom mission Chairperson Plan~g Manager g: \ minutes \ 02 \ 8-27-02 pc minute~, ~an~/n~ ~'61/il/i~o~ 166 .)lu/i/ast 2~, 2002