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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Mtg Minutes 06-17-1985 , . . ~ ~ Regular Meeting - June 17, 1955 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on June 17, 1985, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Cm. Alexander, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Barnes, Petty, Mack, and Raley, Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director and Kevin J. Gailey, Senior Planner and Tom DeLuca - Associate Planner. * * * * , PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Alexander 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 May 20, 1985 and June 3, 1985, were approved as amended. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION None * * * * PUBLIC HEARING ~ SUBJECT: 7.l PA 85-005.1 and .2 Dolan School Site Murray School District Planned Development Rezoning and Tentative Map 5402 for the proposed development of 27+ acre property into an 88 lot Planned Development Single Family Residential project with a designated five-acre future park site at Castilian Road and Padre Way (continued from May 20, `1985 Planning Commission meeting.} Mr. Gailey presented the Staff Report advising the Commission that the initial public hearing for this project was held on May 20, 1985. Following public testimony the Commission continued the item to the June 17, 1985 meeting. Regular Meeting PCM-5-67 6/17/85 • . . ~ ~ Mr. Gailey indicated that the purpose for the Supplemental Staff Report was to provide the Commission information received from the applicant subsequent to the May 2Oth meeting, analysis of that material and review of various items discussed at the May 20th hearing. Mr. Gailey indicated that Staff's analysis of the revised plan revealed that the modified layout represents a substantial improvement over the plan submitted previously. Mr. Gailey addressed on the major items discussed at the May 20th hearing and indicated what ramifications the revised plan and supplemental information had on those items special attention was given to the proposed qrading layout in the southeast portion of the site. Mr. Gailey them advised that at the previous hearing the Commission had requested Staff to prepare an analysis of the amount of lot devoted to slope areas. In lieu of performing the calculations, the commission was advised that the applicant choose to make a detailed analysis of the project's proposed rear yard living space. Mr. Gailey advised that the applicant had indicated an ability to incorporate into the praject a minimum design criteria requirement that a 15 foot deep rear yard living space be provided for each lot, with a bulk of proposed units able to observe a standard of 18 feet. Mr. Gailey indicated that Staff was recommending that the developer be directed to incorporate specific design modifications into the project through the SDR process to alleviate grading/visual impact concerns in the southeast portion of the site. The specific design modifications for this area were outlined in proposed Condition #41. Cm. Raley asked if Staff had determined what impact the requi.rement that 1,375 sq. ft. of rear yard living space would have on the project. Mr. Gailey indicated that a majority of the lots would apparently be able to meet the standard without major modifications to the plan. Cm. Alexander opened the public hearing. Mr. DeHorn, representing the applicant, stated that lowering the pads by 5' may not be possible with the plan presented. Mr. DeHorn went on to advise that a meeting was held at Howard Johnson's with the nearby neighbors to discuss the various problems and concerns they had about the plan. Mr. Morgan, applicant, briefly described the project ta the Commission and audience. He voiced concerns about Condition #41 regarding the southeast portion of the project. Mr. Dennis Anderson, expressed concerns regarding the children that will be attending the schools in the area and regarding the traffic problems that may be related to the project as regards to Castilian Court. Mr. Gretchen Kirnigen and Mr. Barry Beck both expressed concerns regarding the minimum lot sizes. . Regular Meeting PCM-S- 68 6/17/85 , . ~ Mr. Mel Luna, asked if the conditions imposed on the project could be changed after the Planning Cornmission and the City Council approved them. He also asked if the park would be graded. Mr. Don Wilson, expressed support of Staff's proposed requirements for grading in the southeast portion of the project and indicated use of'single story homes would be beneficial. He raised questions regarding how drainage would be handled. Mrs. Karen Heydorn and Mrs. Susan Elm expressed concerns regarding the availability of parking spaces for homes located along cul-de-sacs. Dr. Zebcon stated a desire to see larger homes established in the project, such as the Canyon Creek homes. He also stated h~ felt 88 lots were too many for this site. Mr. Jim Hensen reiterated the concern that larger lots would appear to be warranted. Mr. Steve Sacks voiced concerns regarding drairiage along Castilian, area traffic impacts and impacts on views. Mr. Dave Smith stated opposition to the pad sizes shown and, indicated he felt too many homes were being proposed. Mrs. Gloria McDonald inquired about the meaning of a particular finding (availability of housing stock) within the resolution for the Tentative Map. Mr. Heaton inquired about the proposed size of the single story units (1,900 to 2,000 sq. ft.) the projected prices ranqe of the homes ($180,000 to $200,000 starting prices) and the amount of two story units (mix to be determined with the SDR application). Mr. Morgan, answering inquiries from the audience, advised the _ Commission of other ro'ects the had developed. P 7 Y Mr. Dennis Anderson inquired about the need for the proposed five acre public park. Cm. Raley moved, seconded by Cm. Mack, that the public hearing be closed. Voice vote was unanimous (S-0) to close the public hearing. Cm. Petty inquired how drainage facilities at the base of the slopes would be maintained. Mr. Gailey indicated several items within the PD resolution that needed classification prior to any action by the Commission. Cm. Raley initiated an indepth discussion about the intent and adequacy of the 1,375 sq. ft. minimum rear yard living area requirement and advised of his concerns about the access and location of Lots 42 and 43. Regular Meeting PCM-S- 69 6/T7/85 . . • ~ Cm. Alexander echoed that concerns about supplying adequate rearyard living area. A consensus was reached that the pertinent condition be modified to call for the rear yard areas to be ' maximized, but in no instance to be less than 1,375 sq. ft. Cm. Alexander indicated a street light at the end of the private drive serving Lots 42 and 43 should be supplied. A consensus was ~ reached that Lots 42 and 43 be retained with provision of a security light. Cm. Petty mbved, seconded by Cm. Mack, to adopt the resolution recommending the City Council approve a Negative Deelaration for the project. A voice vote found unanimous (5-0) support for the motion. RESOLUTION NO. 85-028 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ' OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE CONCERNING PA 85-005 MURRAY SCHOOL DISTRICT Cm. Petty moved, seconded by Cm. Barnes to adopt the resoiution recommending the City Council approve the PD Planned Development Rezoning request with amendments to Conditions 1(c), 1(i), 2 and 10 and introduction of a new Condition 43 and renumbering of previous Condition #43 as new Condition #44. A voice vote found approval of the motion on a 4-1 vote (Cm. Raley opposed). ~ RESOLUTION NO.85-029 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PLANNED DEVEL4PMENT (PD} REZONING CONCERNING PA 85-005.1 MURRAY SCHOOL DISTRICT Cm. Mack moved,~seconded by Cm. Barnes to adopt the resolution recommending the City Council approve the Tentative Map request. A voice vote found approval of the motion on a 4-1 vote. (Cm. Raley opposed). RESOLUTION NO.85-030 Regular Meeting PCM-5- 70 6/17/85 ` ~ ~ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE MAP 5402 CONCERNING PA 85-005.2 MURRAY SCHOOL DISTRICT/WILSEY & HAM AND WILLIAM I. MORGAN * * * * SUBJECT: 7.2 PA 85-032 Bedford Properties Planned Development Rezoning request to rezone a 10+ acre site to allow Industrial Business Park uses at the northeast corner of Sierra Court and Sierra Lane (continued from May 20 and June 3, 1985 Planning Commission meetings) Mr. DeLuca presented the Staff report. The request was-for a Planned Development rezoning to allow industrial business park uses and a sign program at the northeast corner of Sierra Court and Sierra Lane. Staff recommended that the Planning Commission adopt the draft resolutions regarding the Negative Declaration and the Planned Development rezoning. Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. Bud Lake, applicant, addressed the Planning Commission on this issue. Mr. Lake agreed with the Staff recommendation, except the` limitations on a cafe or deli. Staff suggested that this item be revised to read: "Cafeteria, cafe, restaurant or similiar uses accessory with or incidental to any of the permitted uses.° :Mr. I, Lake agreed with this modification. i It was moved by Cm. Raley and seconded: by Cm. Mack ta close the 'I public hearing. It was moved by Cm. Raley and seconded by Cm. Maek to recommend a Negative Declaration be adopted and the PD Rezoning be approved. I RESOLUTION NO. 85-031 , A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ' OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ' RECOMMENDING APPROVAL AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FINDINGS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING CONCERNING PA 85-032 BEDFORD PROPERTIES PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING ' * * * * * , SUBJECT: PA 85-026 Handyman Addition - Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for the proposed enclosure and remodel of a portion of an existing open-air nursery and for the introduction of nursery displays. and sales outside an enclosed structure. Regular Meeting PCM-S- 71 6/17/85 , ~ - i . Mr. Gailey made the Staff presentation and indicated Staff had discussed the Staff recommendation with the applicant's representative, Mr. Phillip Martin, architect, who had submitted additional support material regarding the proposed outdoor display and sale of nursery items (written statement indicating plant size and quantity and panoramic photograph of comparable display area at a different Handyman location. Mr. Martin provided further elaboration of the anticipated operation of the display area. The Commissioners voiced concerns regarding the need to separate vehicular traffic from shoppers, citing the Payless CUP situation. Cm. Raley moved, seconded by Cm. Petty, that the public hearing be closed. Voice vote found unanimous approva2 of the motion (5-0}. A consensus was reached that any display area developed would necessitate the construction of an appropriate physical separation of vehicles and shoppers. Further consensus was reached that certain items should-be cared ~ for prior to the final inspection of building permits;' (replacement of missing landscaping, repair of roof drains and major repair within the parking areas). Cm. Mack moved, seconded by Cm. Raley, to adopt the resolution approving the CUP/SDR with revision as discussed at the hearing pertaining to conditions 3, 5, 10, 14, 19 and 20. A voice vote found unanimous approval of the motion (5-0)_ RESOLUTION NO_ 85-032 : A RESOLUTIDN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 85-026 HANDYMAN ADDITION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLiCATIONS TO ALLOW ENCLOSURE OF A PORTION OF THE EXISTING HANDYMAN OUTDOOR NURSERY, MODIFICATION TO THE REMAINDER OF THE NURSERY AND DISPLAY AND SALE QF NURSERY ITEMS OUTSIDE AN ENCLOSED OR SCREENED AREA, ?450 AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD * * * * * SUBJECT: 7.4 PA 85-018 Dublin Public Lands Prezoning and Annexation (Camp Parks Area) to prezone and annex approximately 2,700 acres of Camp Parks, Alameda County, Tassajara Creek Regional Park, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, U.S. Department of Air Force, U. S. Department of Justice, and U.S. Government properties generally located north of I-580 and west of Tassajara Road. Regular Meeting PCM-72 6/17/85 ~ . ' _ ~ ~ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF T~ FILE AN APPLICATION WITH LAFCO REGARDING PA 85-018 CITY OF DUBLIN PUBLIC LANDS ANNEXATION * * * * * OLD BUSINESS Mr. Fred Houston said that his Conditional Use Permit expired without fair or just cause. He would like his permit reactivated. Of the 13 conditions, he had almost completed all of them. He wanted a building permit. Cm. Raley explained that the CUP had expired and that a new CUP must be processed. There was no other alternative. * * * * NEW BUSINESS Mr. Tong reviewed the planning items on the City Council agenda for the June 24, 1985 meeting. * * OTHER BUSINESS Cm. Mack requested a Zoning Investigation of the used cars being sold at the shopping center at A~ador Valley Boulevard and Regional Street. Cm. Raley asked Staff to review ~he wood light poles and lack of sidewalks on Incline Place. ' * * * * ADJOURNMENT , There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at i 12:15 a.m. , ' Respectfully submitted, ~ Pla n~n Commission Chairman ~ 5 ' Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * Regular Meeting PC1~-5-73 6/17/85 .