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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Mtg Minutes 05-05-1986 6 • ' ~ • Regular Meeting - May 5, 1986 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on May 5, 1986, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Cm. Mack, Chairperson. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Petty, Mack, and Raley, Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director, Kevin J. Gailey, Senior Planner, and Maureen O'Halloran, Associate Planner. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Mack led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. * * * * MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Cm. Raley requested that page 44, the second paragraph of the Minutes be corrected to read: "Cm. Mack ascertained instead of "Cm. Raley." The minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, 1986, were approved as corrected. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Mr. Tong said the Commissioners had received a Final Action Letter for the Marg-ett Conditional Use Permit and an Appealable Action Letter for the Ozzie Davis Administrative Conditional Use Permit. Regular Meeting PCM-6-51 May 5, 1986 _ . . • * * * * PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: PA 86-015 Rental World/Cal-Gas Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for a propane gas storage tank at 6457 Dublin Court. Mr. Tong said after the previous Planning Commission meeting the Applicant had requested further consideration of their request for one 18-foot propane gas storage tank by the Planning Commission and, as a result, Staff re-noticed the public hearing. Mr. Tong advised that since that time a letter had been received from the Cal-Gas representative, withdrawing their request for the public hearing. He stated that the action taken at the Planning Commission meeting of April 21, 1986, would stand. SUBJECT: PA 86-027 Pet Prevent-A-Care Conditional Use Permit for mobile pet clinics. Cm. Mack reviewed the format used for public hearings, and opened the public hearing. Ms. O'Halloran said that over the past six years several clinics similar to the proposal had been held successfully and had not generated any complaints. She said that local veterinarians had voiced some objections to these clinics in the past on the basis that the mobile clinics are permitted unfair business advantages to those holding the clinics. However, Ms. O'Halloran advised that the City Council has encouraged operation of the clinics. She said that Staff was recommending approval, subject to the 14 Conditions outlined in Exhibit B of the Staff Report. Randy Morrison, Applicant, said he was in agreement with the Staff Report as it was written. Gene Nagle said he has operated a Veterinarian Hospital in Dublin since 1971 and had no objections to the concept of low-cost clinics, but that he felt they should be held within a structure such as the one in which he must hold his practice. Dr. Nagle said his concern is that the community does not benefit financially from the clinics, and that there are low-cost clinics already available, such as the rabies clinic provided by the County. Eric Young, representative of Pet Prevent-A-Care, gave a history of the organization and responded to Dr. Nagle's statements. He reviewed some examples of the opposition his organization has received from veterinarian businesses, and said that because of this opposition, the District Manager for the Gemco Stores has asked that clinics not be held at the Dublin Store. Regular Meeting PCM-6-52 May 5, 1986 ` • . • • Dr. William Evans, Parkway Veterinary Hospital, said his concerns did not necessarily address the funds taken away from private businesses in the City, and that private businesses are not subject to sales taxes. He stated that his concern was that if this type of business is authorized, other mobile clinics or services may be authorized as well, such as mobile dental clinics, and that the community derives no source af income or financial benefit from the mobile clinics. Dr. Evans said the local veterinarians operate an emergency clinic. Dr. Evans said that they are working with the S.P.C.A. to offer additional discounted services to pet owners. He advised that vaccinations are available at $10 for dogs or cats through the Danville Veterinary Hospital and Amador Valley Hospital in Pleasanton, and that the County offers a low-cost clinic at the Fair Grounds in June. In response to a question raised by Cm. Raley, Dr. Evans indicated that for distemper vaccinations, a physical examination, a tag, and a receipt he charges $21 for adult cats, and $22 for adult dogs; he said he charges $17 for the rabies vaccination only. Mr. Young said the Pet Prevent-A-Care clinics offer rabies vaccinations at $3.95 and the 6 plus 1 shots at $7.50, for a total of $11.45 for everything for the dogs, and $9.50 for everything for the cats except the feline lukemia shots, which cost $10.00 each. Mr. Evans said the Alameda County Public Health Department offers a yearly clinic at either $3.00 or $3.50 per rabies vaccination, which is mandated by State law. Joanne Bergeron Castro, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, spoke on behalf of local veterinarians. She distributed a copy of a letter sent to the veterinarians on April 14, 1986, and said that a letter had also been sent to the Mayor, indicating the Chamber's support of the veterinarians' opposition to mobile pet clinics. Mr. Morrison stated that each year in the City of Dublin when the permits have been applied for, local veterinarians indicate that they can provide the same services as the mobile clinics at low rates, but that they have not done so. He said he thought it was important to examine the services offered the community more than the impact to local veterinarians. Dr. Evans said that an attempt, in conjunction with the S.P.C.A., is being made to organize low cost clinics, but this is still in the preliminary stage. He commended the City for requiring that physical examinations be made at the time the vaccinations are given. On motion by Cm. Raley, and seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by a unanimous voice vote, the public hearing was closed. Regular Meeting PCM-6-53 May 5, 1986 " " • • In response to a question from Cm. Petty, Mr. Young said all of the clinic's staff inembers are trained to spot physical problems, and when they do, although they do not diagnose the problem, they urge the pet owners to take their animals to a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment. Cm. Petty, Cm. Barnes and Cm. Burnham indicated their support of the clinics. Cm. Raley said he thought the same consideration should be given to veterinarians as to other local businesses, and because the veterinarians are not in support of the clinics, they should not be authorized. He stated that in the case of the Marg-ett Art and Craft Fairs, the local merchants supported the Fairs, and so he supported them. He stated his opposition to the clinics. Cm. Mack also opposed the clinics and said she thought it would be more appropriate to hold them within enclosed buildings. On motion by Cm. Barnes, and seconded by Cm. Petty, and with a majority vote, a Resolution was approved for PA 86-027 Pet Prevent-A-Care Conditional Use Permit for three mobile pet clinics in the Pac 'n Save parking lot. Cm. Raley and Cm. Mack voted in opposition to the motion. RESOLUTION NO. 86-022 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 86-027 PET PREVENT-A-CARE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THREE MOBILE PET CLINICS IN THE PAC 'N SAVE PARKING LOT, 6605 DUBLIN BOULEVARD SUBJECT: PA 86-028 Amador Lakes Apartments - Off-Site "For Rent" Directional Signs Conditional Use Permit (extension of PA 85-012 and PA 85-054) to allow the continued use of two Off-Site "For Rent" Directional Signs for the Amador Lakes Condominium Apartment Complex. Cm. Mack opened the public hearing. Mr. Gailey reviewed the history of the current Off-Site "For Rent" Directional Signs, and summarized the reasons presented by the Applicant for justification of the continued use of the signs. Mr. Gailey referred to the chart supplied as Attachment #4 of the Staff Report dated May 5, 1986, and said that the turnover rate of units in the project for the Amador Lakes Complex was within the average range seen for comparable projects. He advised that Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution denying the Conditional Use Permit request to allow continued use of two exisiting Off-Site "For-Rent" Directional Signs. Regular Meeting PCM-6-54 May 5, 1986 > ' - ~ ~ Mark Rafanelli, Applicant, said that the portion of the Staff Report which stated the reasons for the Applicant's request accurately reflected his position. H~ advised that the subject complex is approximately 95~ occupied,l with a turnover rate of 30+ units a month, which is higher th~n originally expected. Mr. Rafanelli stated that he believed~,,the subject complex to be unique in that it does not have the s~me exposure as other comparably sized complexes. He expre~sed concern that the constuction which will occur on Amado~h Valley Boulevard will make it even more difficult to locate the romplex, especially if the continued use of off-site signs was di~sallowed. On motion by Cm. Raley, and seconded k~y Cm. Petty, and by a unanimous voice vote, the public heari~ng was closed. Cm. Raley advised that he felt that a proval of the request would set an inappropriate precedent, and s ated his opposition to the request. Cm. Barnes, Cm. Burnham and Cm. Mack stated their agreement with Cm. Raley's position o the request. Cm. Petty indicated his disagreement, stating h~ thought the extension should be permitted to provide necess~ry directional information. On motion by Cm. Raley, and seconded ~y Cm. Barnes, and by a majority vote, a Resolution was appro~ed denying PA 86-028 Rafanelli & Nahas Real Estate Development request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the cantinued use of two Off-Site Directional Signs. Cm. Petty voted ir} opposition to the motion. ~ RESOLUTION NO. ~6-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLAN ING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF L~UBLIN DENYING PA 86-028 RAFANELLI & NAHAS~ REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT REQUESTS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT~ITO ALLOW THE CONTINUED USE OF TWO OFF-SITE "FOR-RENT" ~IRECTIONAL SIGNS Mr. Rafanelli inquired about the stat~s of the third existing sign, which is located on the 90-acrelopen space property deeded to the City of Dublin. Mr. Gailey sai~d a Conditional Use Permit would need to be submitted and approv~d for that sign, and that prior to the submittal of such an appl~ication, the City would have to sanction its location on Cit~ property. ,i * * * * ~ I ,~I I I , ~I Regular Meeting PCM-6-55I May 5, 1986 ~ a - ~ • I~I ~ ~ I I . ~ ~ I~i NEW BUSINESS 'I ~ SUBJECT: Review df Planning Commission MeetinqllFormat r Mr. Tong said that at the meeting of N~arch 17, 1986, the Planning Commission had indicated a desire to ~eview the following items related to meeting format: a new sta~ting time (7:00 p.m.); a normal ending time of 11:00 p.m.; and,a cut-off time for new items at 10:30 p.m. He suggested the~ICommission may also want to consider implementing the use of spealder slips, preparing a short summary of Planning Commission proced res to be placed on the end of the agendas, and formalizing the o der of presentation of public hearing items as follows: 1) ummary Presentation by Plannng Staff, 2) Questions by Plannir~g Commission, 3) Comments by Applicant, 4) Comments by Others ir~ Favor, 5) Comments by Those in Opposition, 6) Rebuttal by A plicant if Necessary, and 7) Additional Comments by Staff as Ap ropriate. In response to an inquiry from Cm. Ma~k, Mr. Tong reviewed the status of the new civic center buildi g. He said a subcommittee had been established to review the Re uests for Qualifications of architects and design engineers who w re interested in designing the complex. Mr. Tong said that afte~i the architect and design engineer have been designated, it will,~, take approximately 30 months for construction and occupancyl,to occur. Regarding the new starting time, the c~onsensus of the Commission was unanimous that the meetings contirilue to start at 7:00 p.m. Regarding the cut-off time, the Commisl,sion unanimously agreed that an 11:00 p.m. cut-off time was a~propriate, unless a vote is obtained from the Commission to extendjl the meeting, and if so, the extensions would be for half-hour increments. The consensus was also unanimous that no new items ~'ould be introduced after 10:30 p.m., and that procedures simil r to those used by the City of San Ramon for extending the meetin~s should be implemented by the Planninng Commission. i Regarding the use of speaker slips, i~l was the consensus of the Commission that the slips would be avajilable at all of the meetings, but would only be used when'Ideemed appropriate by the Chairperson, such as during public heajrings of controversial items. I It was the consensus of the Commissiol that a summary of procedures for public hearings should be developed and incorporated, as deemed appropriate by the Planning Director, into the Planning Commission agendas. i i j ~ I I Regular Meeting PCM-6-56 May 5, 1986 I ~ ° J ~ ` ~ ~I~ ~ • CcSncerning the order of presentation,lithe Commission unanimously agreed that the order should be formal~ized. The Commission consensus was to have Staff make the etermination on a meeting- by-meeting basis of whether or not ag nda items such as New Business, Unfinished Business, Other usiness or Planning Commissioner's Concerns should be sho}an separately, combined or deleted from the agenda. I I * * * * 'I UNFINISHED BUSINESS II~ Cm. Barnes inquired about the status bf developing regulations which would require property owners t'o maintain vacant property. Mr Gailey said action had not yet bee~ taken on this request. I OTHER BUSINESS 'I None. I PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S CONCERNS II In response to an inquiry from Cm. Pe~ty, Mr. Tong said that a public hearing item for Pulte Homes m~y be on the next Planning Commission agenda, but that Staff hadlnot received anything further from the Applicant. Mr. Tonglalso said that a Conditional Use Permit for Ozzie Davi~ for 60-day promotional signage may be forthcoming. ~ Cm. Barnes stated her concern about t~e boards covering the windows of the empty Alpha Beta Storeland asked Mr. Gailey to find out why the boards are being uti~ized. Mr. Gailey said the Owner has been speaking to the Buildi~g Official on a daily basis about the feasibility of applying forla Conditional Use Permit for a health club in the rear of the ~uilding and for retail sales in the front. Mr. Gailey advis~d that the major difficulty with using the building for that purp~se would be in obtaining Fire Department approval. II ADJOURNMENT ~I There being no further business, the ~?eeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Resp~ctfully submitted, ~ ~ ~ lan in Commission Chairperson I Laurence L. Tong, I Planning Directo ~I I ~i I,I Regular Meeting PCM-6-57!, May 5, 1986 ,I