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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 07-05-1983 . • • Regular Meeting - July 5, 1983 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, July 5, 1983, in the Mee~ting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Cm. Tenery, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander_, Mack, Vonheeder, Tenery and Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director. i~ ~ ~ ~ ~ f ~ ~ ~ ~ f ~ r' ~ ~ ,'u ~ / v ~ ~ 1~ , i . • • ' * * * * PLFDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Tenery led the Commission, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. * * * * MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of June 20, 1983, were approved as written. * * ~ * ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Cm. Tenery suggested that Staff send a letter of appreciation and good health to former Cm. Woy, who resigned due to health reasons. Cm. Vonheeder questioned the effect of the Draft EIR for Triad General Plan Amendment, Livermore, on LAFCO's decision on Dublin's sphere of influence. Mr. Tong explained that LAFCO will probably prepare a Draft Sphere of Influence for consideration, by the end of August. It would then go to public hearing, when the City and all other interested parties would be invited to comment. It will be LAFCO's decision as to the exact area of Dublin's Sphere of Influence, and may or may not be different from what Dublin requested. It was decided that the Commission would not, at this time comment regarding this matter. Regarding the modification of Alameda County Agricultural Preserves Guidelines, it was pointed out that under Dublin's proposed sphere of influence, if adopted by LAFCO, Dublin would acquire land currently under the Williamson Act. * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS Cm. Vonheeder stated that she recently noticed that the Canyon Creek sign at Silvergate Drive and Castilian Road, which was required to be removed, was still in place. Mr. Tong assured her that Staff would check into the matter. Cm. Tenery questioned the Dougherty Road overpass project status. Mr. Tong stated that he had not yet heard from the Mayor regarding his intentions. NEW BUSINESS PA 83-016 WINNING ACTION INVESTMENTS TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 4008 Mr. Tong introduced the project, which was to divide one parcel into three parcels, east side of Dougherty Rd., approximately 800 feet north of Scarlett Court. Ron Archer, Civil Engineer, represented the developer, Fred Houston, and commented on each of the conditions of approval included in the Draft Parcel Map Resolution. In general, he felt that the conditions were excessive and restrictive. The issue of planting trees along the proposed street became the main topic of discussion. Another concern centered on whether or not the proposed street should be a City street, or a private street. Staff's concern related to responsibility of maintaining a safe and esthetically pleasing street, while the developer's concern was that he was the only owner being required to dedicate and create a street that other owners would be able to use with no contribution to its development or maintenance. After the public hearing was closed, Cm. Alexander made the motion, with Cm. Vonheeder's second, to adopt the Resolution to Adopt the Negative Declaration regarding Tentative Parcel Map 4008. The motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Commission. After a lengthy discussion regarding the conditions of approval, Cm. Mack made the motion that the Commission adopt the Resolution Approving Tentative Parcel Map 4008, with two amendments: 1) Add a condition: "The City will consider a reimbursement arrangement, whereby future developers will reimburse Winning Action Investments a portion of the cost of creating the street"; and, 2) Add a condition: "The use of the road by the property owner to the north of the subject property shall be restricted." The motion was seconded by Cm. Alexander and passed unanimously. At this time a short break was called, after which all Commissioners were present. * * * * PUBLIC HEARING PA 83-022 HERITAGE PARK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Staff introduced the Application for a Conditional Use Permit to modify the sign program for Heritage Park Corporate Center, southwest corner of Dublin Blvd., and San Ramon Rd. Mr. Kirk Duthie, representing Triton Financial Corp., the developer of the project, presented a short history of the project along with a pictorial display of the office complex, and existing and proposed signs. After a discussion, comparing the proposed signage and that recommended by Staff, Cm. Vonheeder motioned, with Cm. Alexander's second, to alter Condition #4 to read: "The wall sign is approved as to its height and placement." The motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Commissioners. On a second motion by Cm. Vonheeder, with Cm. Mack's second, the Commission voted unanimously to Approve the Conditional Use Permit with the change in the wording of Condition 4, and subject to Staff's recommended Conditions. * * * * DRAFT SAN RAMON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN Mr. Tong re -introduced the item, which was continued from the June 20, 1983, meeting. Mr. John Nichandros, Mr. Morgan Howell, and Mr. Fred Howell were present to discuss the proposed joint project with respect to their property. As a result of a meeting with Mr. Tong on June 29, 1983, a conceptual drawing of a proposed project, to extend Amador Valley Blvd. as a private street, was developed and was presented to the Commission. . • . After a brief discussion comparing the desirability and requirements of a City street to that of a private street, Cm. Vonheeder made a motion, with Cm. Alexander's second, to add to the Resolution Recommending Adoption of the San Ramon Specific Plan a second alternative: that access be a private easement, as conceptually drawn and agreed upon at the June 29, 1983, meeting, with ingress/egzess alteration. Mr. Bill Kartozian, owner of Area 3, was present in the audience, and stated that he basically agreed with the conceptual proposal, however, he wanted assurance that the development plan which he has proposed would be approved, before any dedication of his land takes place to implement the joint project discussed earlier. Mr. Tong stated that it was not appropriate to discuss site specific development proposals in a Specific Plan. The issue ~ being discussed was the conceptual access alignment. After the , Specific Plan is acted upon, Staff would work closely with I applicants to develop their site specific project in coordination with the Specific Plan policies. After closing the public hearing, Cm. Alexander made the motion, with Cm. Vonheeder's second, to adopt the Resolution Adopting the Negative Declaration concerning the San Ramon Road Specific Plan. Cm. Vonheeder moved that the Resolution, recommending to the City ~ Council, adoption of the San Ramon Road Specific Plan, would ~i include the second alternative for access, which would be a private easement concept; and that the access, whether public or ' private would be that one which was conceptually drawn and agreed ' upon at the June 29, 1983, meeting between the property owners and Mr. Tong, with ingress/egress alteration. The motion was seconded by Cm. Alexander. The motion was carried by unanimous vote of the Commissioners. * * * * OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Tong reminded the Commissioners of the Citizens Workshop regarding the General Plan which would be held on July 12, 1983, at the Shannon Community Center. He asked the Commissioners to , discuss the proposed format. ! Cm. Vonheeder queried who was handling zoning investigation for the City at this time. Mr. Tong responded that, although the County is currently responsible for zoning inspection, Mr. Vic Taugher would join the City staff, on August l, 19$3, on a contract basis, as Building Inspector. Cm. Vonheeder also asked about the status of the illegal Bagel King sign. Mr. Tong stated that the owner has been notified and requested to remove the signs. ~ _ • • A brief report was given by Cm. Alexander and Cm. Tenery regarding the recent Homeowners' Association meeting which they attended. Cm. Vonheeder announced that she had been asked to serve on the Pleasanton Transit Study Committee. She stated that she would be reporting to the Commission regarding its progress. Cm. Mack reported on the BART Transit meeting which she attended. She stated that all in attendance appeared in favor of the alignment with I-580, except Livermore. * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ Q~ ~ Planning Co ission Chairman Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director