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Regular Meeting - October 15, 1984
A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was
held on October 15, 1984, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Cm. Alexander,
Chairman.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Barnes, Petty, Mack, and
Raley, and Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cm. Alexander led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the
pledge of allegiance to the flag.
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 1, 1984, were
approved as written.
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ORAL COMMUNICATION
None
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None
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PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT: PA 84-048.1 Shamrock Chrysler/Ford Variance application
to erect an additional freestanding sign at 7499 Dublin
Boulevard
Mr. Tong presented the Staff Report which was a request by
Shamrock Chrysler/Ford to erect an additional freestanding sign
at 7499 Dublin Boulevard. This application was heard by the ,
Planning Commission on October l, 1984, the public hearing was '
closed and the item was continued to October 15, 1984. The item '
was continued so that Staff could research whether a variance was
granted for Crown Chevrolet to erect an additional freestanding
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sign on their property, and to enable Staff to prepare a draft
resolution approving a variance for Shamrock Ford to erect an
additional freestanding sign at 7499 Dublin Boulevard.
Staff found that in 1970 Alameda County granted a variance for
Crown Chevrolet to erect an additional freestanding sign on their
property. Unfortunately, no findings or reasons to support this
variance were given by the Zoning Administrator. Therefore, it
is difficult to use the Crown Chevrolet Variance as a basis to
support the granting of this variance application.
Mr. Tong stated a 20' sign could be placed as close as 20' from
the property line. It could be placed in front of the existing
building.
Staff recommended that, if the Planning Commission wanted to
approved the application, the Planning Commission should adopt
the draft resolution approving the application.
Chairman Alexander did not re-open the public hearing.
Commission Raley asked Mr. Woulfe if they had a problem with
Condition #4 regarding documentation. Mr. Woulfe stated that he
did not. Also, Mr. Raley asked if they agreed with the 20' sign.
Mr. Woulfe stated he would prefer a 35' tall sign but would go
along with a 20' tall sign as indicated in the draft resolution.
Commissioner Raley moved, Commission Barnes seconded, and by
unanimous vote, the Planning Commission adopted;
RESOLUTION NO. 84-51
A RESOLUTION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF TIiE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING PA 84-048.1 A REQUEST BY SHAMROCK FORD FOR A VARIANCE
TO ERECT AN ADDITIONAL FREESTANDING SIGN
AT 7499 DUBLIN BOULEVARD I
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OLD BUSINESS I,
Sign Regulation Review
Mr. Tong presented several case studies to discuss how the '
existing sign regulations affect offices, gas stations and
automobile dealer sites in Dublin.
Staff then presented slides of the buildings on Village Parkway
that do not have direct street exposure. The Planning Commission
concurred that special attention needs to be given to these
buildings to provide effective and attractive identification.
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Chairman Alexander said he was concerned about signage along the
freeways. He would like to review the existing signs and whether
or not such signs are appropriate.
Chairman Alexander also asked Staff to check with other cities
regarding allowing more than one freestanding sign for auto
dealers.
In response to a question from Commissioner Raley, Rich Robbins
of Shamrock Ford said that there were many dealers in the Bay
Area with two opposing domestic brands.
Mr. Robbins also said that the Department of Motor Vehicles
requires each dealer to have signs showing name of the dealership
and the brand names.
The Planning Commission continued the discussion to the November
5, 1984 Planning Commission meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS '
Joint Planning Commission Study Session.
Planning Commission has voiced an interest in attending the Joint
Planning Commission meeting set for November 1, 1984 if possible,
if not, the November 8, 1984 would be O.K.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Tong stated that the Newspaper Recycling Bin Ordinance has
been adopted with one slight change to the resolution. That
being "Dublin based non-profit groups" may have the bins.
Valley Christian Center's Site Development Review will be heard
at the October 22, 1984 City Council Meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at
9:15 p.m..
Respectfully submitted,
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Pla ng Commission Chairman
Laurence L. Tong,
Planning Director
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