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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 11-29-1983 . ` • • Gor_tinued Regular Meeting -~Tovember 29, 1983 A contintzed regular m?eting of the City of Dubliz Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, November 29, 1983; in t~e *?tee~i.ng Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Cm. Tenery, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Petty, and Tenery, John Blayney, General Plan Consultant, and Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director. ABSENT: Commissioners Vonheeder, and Mack. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Tenery led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. * * * * PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN PROGRAM - REVIEW OF WORKING PAPER 3 REVIEW OF ALTERNATIVE SKETCH PLANS Mr. Tong introduced to the Commissioners, Working Paper 3- Alternative Sketch Plans. He noted that there were, basically, three alternative sketch plans, labelled "minimum change" alternative, "higher-density/mixed-density and use" alternative, and "higher-density" alternative. It was Staff's recommendation that the Planning Commission select various components from the Alternative Sketch Plans and make recommendations to the City Council for its consideration. Mr. John Blayney, General Plan Consultant, was introduced once more to the Gommission. He expressed concern regarding the fact that only one resident of the City of Dublin was present at the meeting, and noted that it was very unusual for such a small turnout at this phase of the development of a General Plan. Mr. Blayney introduced his assistant, Ellen Greenberg, and then proceeded to discuss the differences between the three altnernatives presented in the Working Paper. . ' • ~ He noted that, with Plan A, there would be a 48% increase in the number of dwelling units within the City, projeeting a 320 increase in population. Plan B assumes a 51~ increase in population, and an 80% increase in units (incorporating a smaller average household size resulting from a greater number of multifamily units). He noted that Plan C was "very close" to Plan B, and at this time began to discuss, in detail, the differences between all of the plans, utilizing the 167.4 gross-residential-acreage still available in the Dublin primary planning area. He touched on residential densities proposed on various available parcels. An interesting factor was noted, that a smaller unit (1-bedroom/no-bedroom) generates only about 75% of the impacts that larger units create, and a formula had been created to allow for approximately 75% reduced developer costs of these units, thereby encouraging the construction of smaller units. The Commissioners agreed that this appeared to be a good idea to recommend to the City Council. He briefly explained a State-required 25o density bonus, if 25% of the units created are "affordable" by households of low or moderate income (up to 120°s of Alameda County median income.) It appeared, from study, that a moderate-income family today, in Dublin, could afford a residential unit costing $71,400. At this time the Commissioners c~nsidered the housing section, as explained by Mr. Blayney, and offered comments. The Commissioners were reminded that one of the important things that a General Plan should do is to attempt to settle the density issues. Cm. Alexander expressed concern regarding traffic impacts resulting from such large-scale developments as the Nielsen project. Cm. Petty questioned studies avaiTable on noise impacts, and Mr. Blayney foresaw that there appeared no potential noise issues, with which to deal, in the General Plan. Cm. Petty favored Plan A, at this time. On the issue of parks, Mr. Blayney felt that the Fa11on School site could be considered a"park bargain", in light of the State legislation requiring the site to be offered to the City at a somewhat restricted sale-price. He felt that the City of Dublin might wish to consider the site for a comrnunity park, noting that the City of Dublin now contains only 3.16 acres of parkland per 1000 persons. With the current approvals, the ratio of parkland/population has been reduced to about 2-1/2 acres/1000. Plan A would retain the current 2.5 ratio. Plan B would increase the ratio to about 3.6 acres/1000. Plan C would provide about 3.46 acres/1000. Mr. Blayney encouraged acceptingparklancl r • • ~ dedication instead of fees in lieu °f ~and. It was agreed that the new Parks and Recreation Committee might wish to comment on this issue. At Cm. Alexander's suggestion, Plan B was selected pertaining to the Dolan property, provided that single farnily density of the project were controlled, and that there would be a demonstration of the ability to handle the traffic,(contingent upon a traffic engineer's report.) Cm. Tenery agreed with Cm. Alexander, while Cm. Petty favored a combination of Plan A and Plan B, disagreeing with the multifamily density offered by P1an B. Regarding the Fallon School site, it was unanimously agreed that Plan B was appropriate. While, for Fredericksen School, Plan C was selected, for residential and for parks, by unanimous agreement of those Commissioners present. Plan B was felt to be a good selection regarding the area on the east side of Dougherty Rd. It was suggested that there be some residential requirement for the Starward Drive property, although it already contains mixed-use, medium density. Cm. Tenery thought it might be best to encourage retention of the existing designation. It was agreed that Plan B was appropriate for that area. Regarding the intersection area at Amador Valley Blvd. and Dougherty Rd., Plan B was also selected as best fitting the area. Plan C was favored for the west end of Dublin Blvd., while Plan B was determined as appropriate for the west end of Hansen Drive. Plan B was recommended for the area west of Silvergate Drive, and for the area north of Hansen Drive, Plan B was favored. It was decided that medium-density would be the best designation for the currently undesignated area around Valley Christian Center. It was felt that single-story commercial use of the area on San Ramon Road would not be the highest and best use. Regarding the site east of Dougherty Hills, it was decided that a 5-acre neighborhood park would be recommended. On the Dolan site, Plan B--no park--was recommended. It was unanimous that the Fallon School site should be designated for a community park, and it was unanimous to designate the Fredericksen, site Plan C. Murray School was designated for Plan A. Plan B was agreed upon for Shannon Park, and also for Dublin School. West of Silvergate Road would be designated Plan B. It was suggested that, if downtown development were to take a turn, a site should be set aside for an automobile dealership center. Mr. Tong noted that, according to information gathered from existing auto dealers, it was apparent that they would like s s to remain within the existing City Limits. A modification of Plan B was agreed upon for a downtown center, providing provisions for BART and existing auto dealers. Regarding the extended planning area: Residential: A combination of Plan 2 and Plan 3 was agreed upon, in order to avoid breaking up parcels under the same ownership, and allowing for single family development on the slopes, while protecting the rights of rural residents. Option 2 was agreed for recommendation to the City Council regarding Commercial/Industrial development, and Option 3 would be recommended for Circulation. For Open Space, Option 3 was agreed upon. * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission. Respectfully submitted, ~ W...~~. ~ # ~~r , , , ,G' ,'°Z ~ . ~ ,,,,~n' '~''la ning om ssion Chair an i Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * *