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Home My WebLink AboutPC Mtg Minutes 09-03-1985 . . ~ ~ Regular Meeting - September 3, 1985 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on September 3, 1985, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m, by Cm. Mack, Vice- Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Mack, Barnes, Petty, Mack, and Raley, Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director and Kevin J. Gailey, Senior Planner. ABSENT; Commissioner Alexander, Chairman. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Mack led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. * * * * MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meedting of August 19, 1985, were approved as amended (spelling Frances Mulson and Gordon Bowen). * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Mr. Tong advised that one of the noticed items, PA 85-068 Farmer (Applicant) Wildis North America Corporation (Owner) Conditional Use Permit to allow a dog and cat grooming business, 7475 Village Parkway, had been formally withdrawn by the applicant. * * * * PUBLIC HEARING 7.1 PA 85-056 Alden (Applicant) Battagello (Owner) Conditional Use Permit to establish a limousine sales and service outlet at 6948 Sierra Court. PCM-5-88 ~ ~ Cm. Mack opened the public hearing and called for the Staff report. Mr. Gailey presented the Staff report detailing the nature of the submittal and indicating the request was considered appropriate if done in conjunction with several minor up-grade to the site to give it a finished appearance and if the use was contained entirely within the subject tenant space. Discussion continued on the Low Profile Freestanding Sign, with Staff indicating that the plan submitted was considered inappropriate and that the proposed conditions of approval outlined specific design criteria for a sign. Mr. Wm. Alden applicant, indicated he had not received the Staff report indicating Staff's recommendations on the item. At Cm. Mack's suggestion, the Commission on consensus agreed to move the hearing on this item to after item 7.4 to give Mr. Alden time to read and consider the Staff report. 7.2 PA 85-080 Marg-ett Arts & Crafts Shows Conditional Use Permit to allow two arts and crafts fairs at Dublin Plaza Shopping Center, Dublin Blvd., Regional St, and Amador Valley Blvd. Cm. Mack opened the public hearing and called for the Staff report. Mr. Gailey presented the Staff report describing the request and highlighting the problem on the proposed dates of the two fairs create (technically would overlap by one day with previously held fairs). Mr. Gailey indicated the applicant could not be in attendence at the meeting but was aware of Staff's recommendations and could accept the proposed conditions of approval. Mr. Gailey indicated the D.S.R.S.D. - Fire Department had called to voice concern that the density of the fair display layout not cause pedestrian traffic along the front of the center to move into the drive aisle. Mr. Gailey suggested modifications to proposed Condition #5 to address that concern. Cm. Raley asked for clarification regarding the fair dates and the overlap problem. On motion of Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Raley, voice vote found 4-0 approval to close the public hearing. On motion of Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Barnes, voice vote found 4-0 in favor of adopting Resolution No, 85- amended to reflect the adjustment requested by Cm. Raley to Condition #5. PCM-5-89 i • • RESOLUTION N0. 85- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 85-070 MARG-ETT ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOWS - MARIETTA LEWIS (APPLICANT) DUBLIN PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION (OWNER) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ALLOW TWO ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIRS AT THE DUBLIN PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER. * * * * 7.3 PA 85-060 Hagman Associates (Applicant) Great Western Savings (Owner) Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review Modification to allow gated access to the required parking lot of an office project, southwest corner, Dublin Blvd, and Golden Gate Drive. Cm. Mack opened the public hearing and called for the Staff report. Mr, Gailey presented the Staff report indicating the Ordinance's involvement in leading to the filing of this joint Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review modification application. Background of the Site Development Review process for the three- story office complex currently under construction at the site was detailed. Mr. Gailey summarized Staff's concerns with the proposed use of an attendant controlled parking lot station; 1) the potential stacking of cars out from behind the gate into the public right-of-way for Golden Gate Drive, and 2) the potential adverse effects related to restricting access and its related potential impact on the availability of on-street parking in the immediate vicinity. Mr. Gailey advised that if the Commission saw merit in the proposal that Staff would request the item be continued to allow Staff to formalize possible site plan modifications to mitigate the stated concerns. Mr. Gil Reyes, Project Construction Manager made a presentation on behalf of the property owner and emphasizing the following points; 1) it's the owner's contention that the backup would probably occur with or without use of the attendant controlled security gates, but that the light traffic on Golden Gate Drive would minimize the extent of the problem, 2) availability at two entrances to the parking lot means employees, who'd enter the site during peak a.m, hours, would learn to use the second, southerly entrance, 3) use of the attendant controlled parking lot would actually serve to encourage community to use the lot, because they'd know an on-site space would be available and 4) without use of the proposed attendant controlled security gates, the owners of the building could not satisfactorily control who used the parking lot. PCM-5-90 . ~ Mr. Reyes, in answer to an inquiry by Cm, Petty, advised use of a split level or multi-level garage was considered initially but determined infeasible. Cm. Raley inquired as to the proposed layout of the adjoining commercial center (KB Enterprises). Mr. Tong provided background input as to the Baxt Station designated by the General Plan for the end of Golden Gate Drive. Mr. Robert Hagman, Architect and applicant for the project advised the Commission that security gates have been used by Great Western in Southern California. He stated he felt there would be no major problems associated with their use, especially the back-up problem discussed. He indicated that the possible presence of Bart parkinq concerns Great Western greatly. On motion by Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Barnes, voice vote found 4-0 approval to close the public hearing. Cm. Petty voiced concern that the Commission had not been the body to consider the Site Development Review application for the office conlplex. He discussed the parking situation and indicated he felt the area to be devoted to parking was excessive. Cm. Raley indicated he felt Bart parking was not a real issue at this time, and that if and when a problem arose, then the request could be reconsidered, On motion by Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Raley, voice vote found 4-0 in favor of adopting Resolution No. 85 denying the subject Conditional Use Permit/Site Develpment Review modification request. RESOLUTION N0. 85 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF Dublin DENYING PA 85-060 HAGMAN ASSOCIATES (APPLICANTS) GREAT WESTERN SAVINGS (OWNERS) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW MODIFICATION TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF AN ATTENDANT CONTROLLED PARKING LOT FOR THE 230 SPACE PARKING LOT TO BE DEVELOPED FOR THE GREAT WESTERN SAVINGS OFFICE COMPLEX PROJECT. * * * * 7.4 Appeal of Zoning Administrator action to deny PA 85-047.1 Dublin Security Storage Variance to allow a sideyard variance, 6005 Scarlett Court. PCM-5-91 ~ ~ • • ~ Cm. Mack opened the public hearing and called for the Staff report. Mr, Tong presented the Staff report providing a chronology of the application process and a description of Staff's concerns involving the proposed construction of two new private storage buildings with a zero foot sideyard at the Dublin Security Storage facility. Mr. Glenn Kiersted, applicant and owner addressed the Commission. Mr. Kiersted described his association with the City of Dublin and provided a chronological history of the subject property. The current layout of the site was described with the following points high lighted; l) rear area (area where variance is requested) is currentl used for construction outdoor stora e, Y 9 2 three foot side ard s 't was ranted b ) y on outh side of facili y g y Alameda County, 3) a drainage culvert, retaining wall and cyclone fence are present along west side of property, 4) along east side of property is the three property owner financed $100,000.00 drainage facility, and 5) the existing buildings set back from the east side (front) by 60 ft. Mr. Kiersted stated the proposed structures would provide better site security. He continued by stating that the site sits off Scarlett Court and thereby doesn't have the same high level visibility that sites like Scottsman's has, Mr. Kiersted, in response to a question from Cm. Petty, indicated that the existing exterior storage along the north property line would be moved to the west side of the site if the buildings were allowed to be built, Cm. Raley asked Mr. Kiersted what he'd think Valley Nissan's position would be regarding perimeter landscaping if the City didn't require it of the adjoining property owner. On motion by Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Raley, voice vote found 4-0 approval to close the public hearing. Cm. Petty advised he supported the variance request because of the added security it would give to the site and the corresponding improvements to the look of the site it would allow. Cm. Raley advised he felt an obligation to the future use on the site to the north and to Valley Nissan mandated denial of the request. Cm. Barnes voiced a concern that consistency on the way yard variances were handled was important. On motion by Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Barnes, voice vote found 3-1 (Cm. Petty opposing) in favor of adopting Resolution No. 85- denying the sideyard setback variance. PCM-5-92 • ! RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DENYING PA 85-047 DUBLIN SECURITY STORAGE:VARIANCE APPLICATION TO ALLOW A ZERO FOOT SI~DEYARD SETBACK IS TYPICALLY REQUIRED, 6005 SCARLETT COURT * * * * 7.1 Discussion returned PA 85-056 Mr. Gailey indicated the applicant had reviewed Staff recommendations and could accept the proposed conditions with exceptions being Condition #6 involving a tenant sign program (he felt he couldn't speak for the owner) and Condition #10 regarding the layout of the northerly parking lot. Mr. Gailey advised Staff would like Condition #6 to remain as was presented, but would be amendable to adjusting Condition #10 to allow a revised parking plan to be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Department. On motion by Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Petty, voice vote found 4-0 approval to close the public hearing. On motion by C m. Raley, seconded by Cm. Barnes, voice vote found 4-0 in favor of adopting Resolution No. 85 amended to reflect the change discussed for Condition #10. RESOLUTION N0. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 85-056 ALDEN (APPLICANT/BATTAGELLO (OWNER) LIMOSINE SALES, MANUFACTURING AND LEASING FOR OUTSIDE USE AT 6948 SIERRA COURT. * * * * 7.5 PA 84-077 Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Sign Regulations (continued from Planning Commission meetings of May 6, & 20, June 3, July 1, 5, & 18, Aug. 5, & 10, 1985). Cm. Mack opened the public hearing and called for the Staff report. PCM-5-93 ^ • • ' ~ • PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S CONCERNS None * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, P1 ning Commission Chairman Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * * r~M-5-~5