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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 10-03-1983 . ~ ~ Regular Meeting - Qctaber 3, 1983 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Monday, October 3, 1983, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Cm. Tenery, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Vonheeder, Petty, Mack, Tenery, and Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Tenery led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ~ / ~ r-' ~ 1`~ ~ G~ . ~ ~ * * * * MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 1983, were approved as written. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None * ~r * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Cm. Tenery asked Staff to comment on the letter from the City Manager regarding the City Council's referral of the Dublin Green project back to the applicant and Planning Commission. Mr. Tong explained that the applicant has indicated that he will meet with residents and then revise and resubmit plans, ultimately, to go back through the Planning Commission. * * * * PUBLIC HEARING PA 83-053 PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mr. Tong introduced the item, explaining that P.T.&T. was applying for an extension of the time period in which to store outdoor supplies, equipment, and vehicles, at 6400 Sierra Court. He noted that, for the past six years, P.T.& T. has operated such a facility and recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to conditions. Mr. Don Marsh, representative from P.T.& T. was on hand to explain that the conditions of approval were completely acceptable, and although the permit would be issued for a one- year length of time, P.T.& T. anticipated vacating the facility by April, 1984, when their new facility was completed. Cm. Petty ascertained that it was strictly telephone equipment that would be stored on the premises. After the public hearing was closed, Gm. Vonheeder made the motion to adopt the Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit. Cm. Alexander seconded the motion and it was passed by unanimous vote of the Commission. . • • RESOLUTION NO. 83-19 . APPROVING PA 83-053, PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED USE OF AN OUTDOOR STORAGE YARD IN A LIGHT MANUFACTURING DISTRICT * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS REVIEW OF STGN REGULATION COMMITTEE REPORT Cm. Tenery began by thanking the Sign Regulation Committee for their efforts and for their well-organized report. Mr. Tong briefly reviewed the progress of the Sign Regulation Committee, as well as the recommendations offered by the Committee with regard to the Alameda Sign Ordinance, as adopted by the City of Dublin. He noted that the Committee recommended several changes in the Sign Ordinance, and the following recommendations were adopted: I. Rewrite the Ordinance to be more understandable to the businessperson and layman. II. Include graphics and photographs, if possible, to clarify the ordinance. III. Be open to allow low-profile signs where they are not now permitted because of frontage. IV. Group sign regulations for similar zoning districts. V. Consider the proposed format and technical recommendations contained in it: PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE FORMAT l. Table of Contents 2. Purpose, Introduction and Statement of Objectives 3. Permitted or Exempt Signs 4. Permits (Applications & Fees) 5. Definitions 6. Prohibited Signs 7. Regulations by Zoning District 8. Design, Construction, Maintenance and Landscape 9. Variances and Appeals 10. Sign Removal (For Non-Current, Unsafe, Etc.) 11. Amortization Schedule for Non-Conforming Signs VI. Separate store-front signage area allowed from street signing (monument signs). . s ~ Rodger Coupe, Chairman of the Sign Committee commented that the committee felt the existing ordinance appears to be rather liberal in the amount of signage permitted. ' Liz Schmitt, 8358 Cypress Court, commented on the frustration of shoppers trying to locate individual businesses contained in "centers", if not advertized well, on the street. ' Cm. Vonheeder was strongly in favor of a specific amortization scheduie for the non-conforming signs in Dublin. Bruce King, of aActive Sign Service, cautioned the Commissioners in regard to SB 142, dealing with sign ordinances which do not contain a specific statement regarding amortization of non-conforming signs. Mr. Tong then clarified the need for the Commission to address amortization in the new Sign Ordinance. Time and temperature signs were discussed, and it was agreed that they could be allowed as part of the total allowable signage, as long as they otherwise conform. On the question of height limitation, there was considerable discussion, and since there was a division apparent among the Commissioners as to the maximum allowable height, Staff was directed to bring two alternatives back to a future review of the ordinance revisions. At Mr. Coupe's suggestion, there was discussion of ereation of a design review committee. Mr. Tong explained the scope of such a committee, as well as who might serve on it, and what type of authority it would possess. Cm. Vonheeder requested that the term "temporary" be clearly defined within the revisions to the Sign Ordinance. And Cm. Mack agreed that a statement regarding the number of consecutive days signs may be up would be desirable. Cm. Tenery suggested guidelines regarding political signs should also be included. He also expressed the need for a statement regarding how, and by whom, enforcement of the Sign Ordinance would be accomplished. Staff was directed to begin rewriting the existing Sign Ordinance and submit its recommendation to the Commission at a future meeting. * * * * . • ~ DISCUSSION OF JOINT STUDY SESSION OF DUBLIN, PLEASANTON, AND LIVERMORE PLANNING COMMISSIONS It was noted that both the Pleasanton and Livermore Planning Commissions had indicated that they were available to meet on October 27, 1983, in a joint study session, and that they might be available on November 3, 1983. In view of the fact that two of the Dublin Commissioners indicated that they could not attend an October 27 meeting, it was decided that Staff would communicate the Dublin Commission's desire to meet on November 3, with October 27 being a second alternative. Additional agenda items suggested included: Inter-City Bus System/Transportation ' Auto Circulation * * * * NEW BUSINESS Staff advised the Commission of the City Council actions at its September 26, 1983, meeting. * * * * OTHER BUSINESS None * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ la ng C mi ion Cha' a Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director