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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Mtg Minutes 06-03-1985 i • Regular Meeting - June 3, 1985 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on June 3, 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 Barnes, Petty, Raley, Vice-Chairman Mack, Chairman Alexander, and Laurence L. Tong - Planning Director. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Alexander led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. * * * * MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Cm. Raley questioned whether or not the public hearing on the Dolan School Site was left open. The Planning Commission continued the minutes so that the record could be checked. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None. * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. * * * * PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: 7.1 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, 1985, Planning Commission meeting). Mr. Tong advised the Commissioners that Bedford Properties had requested that their item be continued to the June 17, 1985, Planning Commission meeting. Regular Meeting PCM-5-61 6/3/85 ~ • On motion of Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by a 5-0 vote, the Planning Commission granted the extension to the June 17, 1985, Planning Commission meeting. * * * * SUBJECT: 7.2 PA 85-007.1 &.2 Veach/Tulloch Construction Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for a proposed Boat and Motor Mart retail outlet - office complex at the southeast terminus of Golden Gate Drive (continued from May 20, 1985 Planning Commission meeting). Mr. Tong advised the Commissioners that Veach/Tulloch Construction had requested that their item be continued to a later meeting. On motion of Cm. Mack, seconded by Cm. Raley, and by a 5-0 vote, the Planning Commission granted an extention to the July l, 1985, Planning Commission meeting. * * * * SUBJECT: 7.3 PA 84-077 Zoning Ordinance Amendment Regarding Advertising Displays (Signs) (continued from May 6, and May 20, 1985 Planning Commission meeting) Cm. Alexander opened the public hearing which was a continuation of the May 20, 1985, Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Tong reviewed the General Provisions of the draft sign ordinance. Cm. Raley asked for rewording of the sentence in Section l.l beginning with "Further". Cm. Alexander questioned the use of standards versus the use of maximum limits allowable. Mr. Tong presented the definitions of the draft sign ordinance, section by section, to the Commission. Staff and Commission discussed various revisions and clarifications. Bob Woolverton, Crown Chevrolet, asked for clarification of front lot line requirements, which Mr. Tong proceded to explain. The Commission asked Staff to see if an applicant on a corner lot could determine the front lot line. Bob Dunn, Alcosta Associates, Village Parkway expressed concerns over a low profile sign for his center. Ozzie Davis said that the City should notify each business whose sign may become non-conforming. Susan Hurl, Southern Alameda County Board of Realtors, was interested in the definition of "open house" sign. Regular Meeting PCM-5-62 6/3/85 , ' ~ ~ Rich Robbins, Shamrock Ford, stated that some of the signs posted at the dealership are required by the State, Department of Motor Vehicles. He mentioned that the City should be aware of the state required signs before authorizing changes. Ozzie Davis felt that a company that provided services such as smog checks should post those signs inside the building near the service areas. Denny Kahler stated that other signs such as "AAA" or "ASE" signs need to be outside in view of motorists. Staff said it would review the state regulations. Cm. Alexander called a recess at 10:10 for 15 minutes, after which, comments from the audience would be continue to be heard. Cm. Alexander called the meeting back to order at 10:25. Ozzie Davis had some questions with regards to the 300' setback and the height of allowed signs. He was also concerned with the set number of promotions that could be held per year. He said that 3 promotions per year was not enough and would like to see at least one per month allowed, 4 to 5 days each time. He also stated he would have a loss in sales if the signage height changed to 20' maximum. He would not develop a new dealership without a freeway sign visible from both directions on the freeway. Cm. Raley asked why the signage was considered essential? Ozzie Davis said that the sign was part of promoting an image that was a subliminal reminder of the product he was selling. Bob Woolverton, Crown Chevrolet, passed out a letter from Chevrolet, Oakland Zone, concerning dealership identification. He asked why the H-l, C-l, C-2 and M-1 district sign regulations were combined. Staff reviewed the existing regulations and the reason for the proposed combining. Rich Robbins, Shamrock Ford, stated there was a need for proper signage in order to sell cars. He stated that visibility through signage is what 80% of his sales are from. He said that the individual auto dealers could survive without the tall free standing signs, but it would be like cutting off ones nose to spite ones face. He felt it would give auto dealers in other cities an unfair advantage. There being no additional comments, on motion of Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by a 5-0 vote it was moved to continue the public hearing to the July l, 1985, Planning Commission meeting. Regular Meeting PCM-5-63 6/3/85 . ' . ~ * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Tong presented the supplemental status report on previous conditional use permits requested by the Planning Commission at the May 20, 1985 meeting. With regards to Nohr's Recreation Vehicles, Mr. Tong stated that as of June 3, 1985, the landscaping and irrigation system was being installed. Mr. Nohr indicated to Staff that the landscaping would be completed by June 10, 1985. The two street lights have not been erected, but this is due to problems with P.G.&E, not the applicant. The Planning Commission directed Staff to monitor the work, and to check on the the status of the street lights. With regards to American City Truck Stop, the Staff Report stated that on July 2, 1984 the Planning Commission granted an extension to American City Truck Stop to operate a truck stop and weigh station at 6117 Dougherty Road. On January 21, 1985, the Planning Commission granted another extension to American City Truck Stop. The site improvments required by the Conditional Use Permit were to be completed within 90 days or 4/21/85; and the Conditional Use Permit expired on May 6, 1985. Staff said that the Conditional Use Permit had expired, on May 6, 1985, the use was in operation without a Conditional Use Permit, and the use was asking that the paving and landscaping on the front parcel be held off because the site was for sale. Mr. Kahler said he had an option on the front parcel and he had been discussing the application procedures with Staff. Cm. Alexander asked for clarification on the size of the parcel and the zoning requirements. Staff said it would need to review the situation. Zoning on the site was PD = M-1 and C-2. Continued use of the office building would need the parking and maneuvering space as specified in the zoning ordinance. Paving is needed on the site for the office use. Mr. Kahler said that the half street is in now. His option on the site expires within 60 days. He plans on purchasing the property, obtaining City approval, and devloping the site. Staff said that since the Conditional Use Permit had expired, and the paving and landscaping were conditions of the Conditional Use Permit, there would be no requirement for the landscaping unless a Conditional Use Permit application for both the front and second parcels was applied for. Continued office use on the front parcel, a permitted use, would require parking and maneuvering space per the Zoning Ordinance. Cm. Alexander asked what securities were posted. Staff said bonds were posted for both the public and private improvements. Reaular Meetina PCM-5-64 _ 6/3/85 ' • ~ Cm. Raley suggested that the front parcel be monitored for 60 days. In response to a question from Mr. Kahler, Staff said that of the 13 conditions of approval of the Conditional Use Permit, 6 had not been fully met. In any event, the Conditional Use Permit has expired. Cm. Alexander said that, on both parcels, the Zoning Ordinance regulates the uses and Zoning Enforcement can handle the situation without Planning Commission direction. On motion of Cm. Raley, seconded by Cm. Mack, and by 4-1 vote, Cm. Alexander opposed, the Planning Commission directed Staff to 1) monitor the front parcel for 60 days and, 2) take Zoning Enforcement Action on the second parcel. Cm. Alexander said that, since the Conditional Use Permit has expired, the Planning Commission did not need to take any action. With regards to Dublin Rock & Ready Mix, Mr. Tong stated on May 27, 1968, Alameda County approved a Conditional Use Permit to conduct outdoor aggregate sales and ready mix at 6393 Scarlett Ct. As originally proposed, the operation was to be relatively small with cement delivered to the site in small trailers. All materials were to be screened from view. The Planning Commission by concurrance directed staff to initiate zoning enforcement action/direct applicant to file new Conditional Use Permit application. Mr. Tong presented the revised commission rules of procedure by stating that on May 6, 1985, the Planning Commission amended its Rules of Procedure so that the election of officers will be held in December of each year. The December election of officers will ~ coincide with City Council elections and I appointments/reappointments to the Planning Commission. The revised rules of procedure were approved by unanimous vote. Mr. Tong presented the memorandum regarding City Council action on property maintenance request. On May 13, 1985, the City Council reviewed the Planning Commission's request to consider a property maintenance ordinance addressing community aesthetics. The City Council discussed the matter and decided that voluntary programs, such as Dublin Pride Week, may be a more posi~ive approach to the matter. The City Council suggested that, on a complaint basis, the existing property maintenance ordinance will handle most situations. * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-5-65 6/3/85 ~ • • NEW BUSINESS None * * * * PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. Petty asked staff to check into tree protection ordinances of various cities. He stated that he had concerns that the trees on the Morrison site were removed without City approval. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, , Pl ning Commis ion Chairman Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-5-66 6/3/85