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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 10-03-1988 , ~ ~ Regular Meetin~ - October 3, 1988 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on October 3, 1988, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m, by Cm, Barnes, Chairman. ~ ~ ~ ~ ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Mack, Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director, Maureen 0'Halloran, Senior Planner, Rod Barger, Senior Planner, Laura Hoffineister, Associate Planner, and Gail Adams, Planning Secretary. ~ ~ ~ ~ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Barnes led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ~ ~ ~ ~ ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA None ~ ~ ~ ~c MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the meetings of August 15, 1988 and September l9, 1988 were approved. The minutes of the meeting of August 1, 198$ were held pending a quorum of all Commissioners from that meeting. ~ ~ ~ ~ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None ~ ~ ~ ~ WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Tong advised that the Commission had received 8 action letters. Regular Meeting PCM-7-180 October 3, 1988 • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: PA 88-074 Fountainhead Montessori School Conditional Use Permit Cronoin School 6901 York Drive to allow the continued operation of the child daycare, preschool and grades kindergarten through third on a portion of the school site. Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that the Planning Commission had granted approval of a 60-day Conditional Use Permit for the Fountainheacl Montessori School at the August 15, 1988 meeting. At that time, the Commission had directed Staff to meet with the Applicant and School District to work out any parking/ circulation problems that may be occurring and provide the Commission with additional information so that they might re-review the permit for additional time extensions. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that Staff had observed parking/circulation patterns on September 6th and 13th which coincided with the arrival activities of Montessori School, Hobby Horse and Va11ey Continuation. She indicated that Hobby Horse arrivals were extremely low during that time and most aetivity in the circular drive was from the Montessori School. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that the School District informed Staff that Valley Continuation's school hours were from 9:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. after observation, the Valley Continuation School did not interfere with the Montessori School morning arrivals. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that Staff had not received any complaints regarding the school operations; however, three additional areas could be addressed to improve the parking/circulation. She indicated that 1) the parallel spaces along the ciruclar drive should be marked for short-term parking, i.e., "10 minute parking/loading zone area"; 2) that the drive should show directional signing as to exit only and enter only; and 3) that the School Staff should park in the less utilized spaces in front of the flag pole. She also indicated that trash containers should be provided in the far parking lot for the Valley Continuation students as well as by the classroom/pod areas. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that Staff recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit for one-year and to allow a two-year extension to be approved by the Planning Director. Connie Hamblin, representative for the Montessori School, indicated that she was in agreement with all the conditions of approval and that the School Staff had recently been directed to park by the flag pole and by doing this had improved the parking/circulation situation. Regular Meeting PCM-7-181 October 3, 1988 , ' . ~ Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing. Cm. Burnham asked about the restriping and remarking of the parking lot. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that the marking of the parking lot would be to designate short-term parking and the Staff would work on the final details with the School District. Cm. Burnham asked who was responsible for the area outside of the fence shown on Attachment 2 of the Staff Report. Mr. Tong indicated that Denny White of the School District was in the audience and could answer that question. Denny White indicated that the School District maintained the questioned area. On motion from Cm. Mack, seconded by Cm. Burnham, and with a vote of 3-0 (2 absent), the Planning Commission approved PA 88-074 FOUNTAINHEAD MONTESSORI SCHOOL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO OPERATE PRESCHOOL, CHILDCARE AND ELEMENTARY CLASSES (GRADES K-3) AT THE CRONIN SCHOOL SUBJECT: PA 88-008 Hexcel Corporation - Conditional Use Permit request to install a 10.79' tall, 522 gallon capacity outdoor storage tank for the storage of liquid nitrogen Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Mr. Barger indicated that this application was for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 10.79 foot tall, 522 gallon capacity, liquid nitrogen storage tank to be located at 11711-11755 Dublin Boulevard. He indicated the liquid nitrogen would be used to improve Hexcel's process for manufacturing advance materials for the aerospace industry and the Applicant had provided a detailed description shown on Attachment 1. Mr. Barger indicated that the tank would be located on a concrete pad at the south end of the facility, facing the on-site rear parking 1ot and I-580. He indicated that the tank would be screened on three sides by a 10-foot tall chain link fence containing redwood slats and one side by an existing compressor room wall. The tank would be approximately 150 feet way from the nearest property line, one foot away from the compressor room wall and five feet away from the laboratory building and would not be visible to the general public. Mr, Barger indicated that the request had been reviewed by the Building, Public Works, Police and Fire departments and the Conditions of Approval in the draft resolution reflects comments from these departments. Regular Meeting PCM-7-182 October 3, 1988 ~ . • Mr. Barger indicated that the proposed use was consistent with the M-1 zoning district and Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the resolution conditionally approving the request. Cm. Burnham asked Mr. Barger if there were any dangers involved with the use of the tank. Mr. Barger indicated that all departments were informed of the request. He indicated that the departments foresaw no problems with the request if the conditions of approval are complied with. David Huff, Applicant, indicated that the tank would be more economical in that it would create more storage capabilities on the site and cut back on deliveries. Alfred Bilotti, 8116 Creekside Drive, was concerned about the dangers to the community and requested the tank be put underground. Mr. Kenny Fung, Applicant, indicated that there were no dangers involved, that the air that we breathe is 78~ nitrogen and that liquid nitrogen was compressed to form a liquid, that it was an enert gas, not volatile, and was consistent with existing uses. Mr. Burnham asked if the cylinder ruptured, would anyone get hurt and if there was a fire, would the cylinder explode. Mr. Fung indicated that the cylinder tank was certified. He indicated that there were safety valves in case of any ruptures. Cm. Barnes asked if the fire department had any concerns. Mr. Barger indicated that all departments approved the use if all conditions of approval were complied with. Harvey Scudder, 7409 Hansen, indicated that he had in the past worked with nitrogen and that it was a boiling liquid and pressure was released only when necessary. Mr. Fung indicated that liquid nitrogen could not catch fire. Mr. Bilotti asked what would happen if the safety valve did not function properly. Mr. Fung indicated that the valve was in case of fire and that UCI was familiar with high pressure plumbing. Mr. Scudder indicated that liquid nitrogen boils at 324 degrees below zero. Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing. On motion by Cm. Burnham, seconded by Cm. Mack, and with a vote of 3-0, the Planning Commission approved Regular Meeting PCM-7-183 October 3, 1988 . • ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PA 88-008 HEXCEL CORPORATION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO INSTALL A 10.79' TALL, 522 GALLON CAPACITY OUTSIDE STORAGE TANK FOR THE STORAGE OF LIQUID NITROGEN AT 11711-11755 DUBLIN BOULEVARD. On motion by Cm. Burnham, seconded by Cm. Mack, and with a vote of 3-0, the Planning Commission approved PA 88-008 HERCEL CORPORATION CONDITIONAL USE FERMIT REQUEST TO INSTALL A 10.79' TALL, 522 GALLON CAPACITY OUTDOOR STORAGE TANK FOR THE STORAGE OF LIQUID NITROGEN AT 11711-11755 DUBLIN BOULEVAR.D SUBJECT: PA 88-077 Ahmanson Development, Tract 5074 - Conditional Use Permit request to modify grading plans and conditions of approval and site development review to construct 69 single-family detached homes Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Ms. 0'Halloran ~ndicated that this application was for a Conditional Use Permit to modify approved grading plans and conditions of approval for Tract 5074 and a Site Development Review to construct 69 single-family homes. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the grading plans and conditions of approval were established for Tentative Map 4859 and Time Extension PA 83-073 for Tract 5074. The grading plans were modified through approval of PA $5-038 (Resolution No, 85-033). Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Tentative Map approval included 19 front to back lot splits and 9 side lot splits and the Final Grading Plan approval for Tract 5074 increased the lot splits to 22 front to back lot splits and 29 side lot splits for a total of 51 lot splits. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Applicant is requesting approval for a Conditional Use Permit to eliminate the side lot splits and reduce the number of front to back lot splits to 15. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the intent of the condition requiring utilizaion of lot splits is to reduce or minimize the visual impacts of grading. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that Staff recommends an additional 21 front to back lot splits on lots indicated on Attachment 4 for a total of 36 lot splits within Tract 5074. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that in addition to a Conditional Use Permit, the Applicant was requesting a Site Development Review to allow the construction of 69 single-family homes with three floor plans and three elevation design for each plan. The proposed building materials would be masonry veneer, stucco, stone veneer, hardboard siding, wood trim and flat concrete tile roofs. Regular Meeting PCM-7-184 October 3, 1988 ~ • ~ • Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the site is zoned PD (Planned Development) and the provisions for this PD require 7,000 square foot minimum lot size regulations, except that the sideyard setback compliance with the R-1-B-E is a 5' setback with a minimum 15' aggregate requirement. She stated that the proposal exceeds the 25' maximum building height requirement, however, Staff recommends the inclusion of a condition to establish a maximum height of 28 feet. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the majority of lots are consistent with the setback requirements of 15' rearyard clear/level setforth in previous Site Development Review approval (PA 88-035.3). However, the following lots do not comply: Block 2, Lot 7 and 18; Block 2, Lot 19; Block 3, Lot 6; Block 3, Lot 7; Block 2, Lot 17; and Block 3, Lot 22. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that Staff had met with the Applicant on September 28th and 30th to discuss the recommendations concerning the additional lot splits and setbacks. The Applicant indicated that all lots with the exception of Lots 17 and 18 could comply with the 15' setback requirement. Staff recommended that the conditions of approval allow a setback exception for Lots 17 and 18. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that any changes the Applicant proposes to the Staff recommended lot splits should be reviewed with the City Engineer. She indicated that Staff recommended continuing the item to the next Planning Commission meeting to allow the Planning, Engineering Staff and the Applicant additional time to discuss the Applicant's proposal. Bob Ragle, Applicant, indicated that he has been working with the Staff on the lot splits and is confident that details could be worked out. He discussed the potential project with the Planning Commission as well as the grading issues. Mr. Bilotti indicated that he lived across the street from the potential development and he had noticed a strong sewer smell and nothing had been done about it. He indicated that there was suppose to be a mosquito abatement, however he had not seen anyone. He indicated that the dirt movement would cause dust problems. Mr. Ragle indicated that the spring was being corrected with subdrainage. He indicated that he had no intention of moving dirt on or off the site and there would be no truck traffic. Mr. Robert Patterson, Rolling Hills Drive, asked if the open space would be controlled by the Homeowner's Association that is currently developed for his housing tract. Mr. Ragle indicated that his project would be under the same jurisdiction. Mr. Bilotti asked if the Applicant's proposed houses be put on pillars. Mr. Ragle indicated that no, the houses would not be put on pillars. Ms. Cleo Davidson indicated that she would like to see that area enhanced by trees and flowers. Regular Meeting PCM-7-185 October 3, 1988 ' ~ ~ • Mr. Ragle indicated that there was a landscape plan and tree schedule which would install 135 trees in common areas. Cm. Mack indicated that she would like to visit the site. Cm. Burnham asked if the front setback requirement was 20' and was concerned that this was too close and would cause a problem with opening the garage door when a car was in the driveway. Mr. Ragle indicated that there was a minimum of 20' and most lots had more than 20'. He indicated that the houses were made with roll-up garage doors so there would not be any problems with length. Cm. Barnes asked about the field trip to the site and if there were any special requirements. Mr. Tong indicated that Staff would make arrangements with the property owner. The Planning Commission continued the public hearing to the November 7th Planning Commission Meeting with a field trip to the site on Saturday, October 22, 1988 at 10:00 a.m. The Planning Commission took a break. Ms. Schmidt from the audience was granted time for an "oral communication". She indicated that she was happy to announce that Measure A was on the ballot which was for a$3.5 million bond, She passed out bumper stickers in support of Measure A to the Planning Commission and Staff. SUBJECT: PA 87-045 Hansen Ranch General Plan Amendment Study, EIR, Planned Development Prezoning, Tentative Subdivision Map No. 5766, and Annexation request for 248 dwelling units on 147 acres, west of Silvergate Drive and north Hansen Drive (cotinued from the September 19, 1988 meetin Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that this item had been continued from September 19, 1988 Planning Commission Meeting and that the Planning Commission had been studying the GPA and EIR issues at that time. She indicated that other issues that had been discussed were on-site landslides, grading, open space maintenance, density, archaeological finds and roadway location. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Planning Commission had requested additional information regarding San Raanon archaeological finds, open space/landscape maintenance district and the Applicant's revised proposal. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Planning Commission also had requested information on similar projects with lots with rear yards facing streets. She indicated that Arbor Creek was similar as the distance from the rear lot line to the street range from 32'-65' off of San Ramon Road and 43' off of Silvergate. Regular Meeting PCM-7-186 October 3, 1988 • ' ~ ~ Ms. 0'Halloran discussed the archaeological findings in the City of San Ramon. She indicated that the Sonoma State University, California Archaeological Inventory noted one prehistoric site which promoted a field investigation finding four midden sites. She indicated that the Hansen Hill Ranch EIR shows mitigation measures in case of any archaeological finds. Ms. 0'Halloran discussed the open space/landscape maintenance options. She indicated that an all-weather surface access easement must be provided along the north side of the creek and the south side of the creek would also need a minimum of 10 feet all-weather surface to provide emergency access between the creek and the residential area regardless of which maintenance option was in place. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that there were four possible options for maintaining the areas in question. 1. A Homeowner's Association could be set up and access to the open space would be limited to homeowners within the project and emergency vehicles. 2. East Bay Regional Parks could be responsible, however, due to the size of the open space area it would be unlikely that the EBRP would improve the op~n space to provide access to the general public and the City would be responsible for maintaining the area. 3. The City of Dublin would be responsible for maintenance and improvements, however, duel trail systems for emergency vehicles and public pedestrian access would have to be considered as well as the City's liability. 4. An Assessment District could be developed whereas the property owners would be assessed for maintenance and the City would be responsible for the maintenance and administration of the maintenance district. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Planning Commission may wish to consider addressing maintenance of the open space through an amendment to the City's General Plan. She indicated that Attachment 28 showed an excerpt frora the San Ramon General Plan relating to maintenance of open space. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Applicant's revised plan was shown as having reduced grading and that the previous proposal of 70 foot fill would be reduced to 50 feet of fill. She indicated that the revised plan would not modify the land use designations or the location of the land uses (with the exception of 3 to 4 units in Area 1) that had been proposed by the Applicant. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that using the Applicant's revised plans, the estimated acreage would be: open space - 70+ acres, with single-family at 71.5+ acres and Medium Density at 5.5 acres. This would have a unit yield of 64 to 429 for the single-family and 33 to 44 for the medium density, with a total unit yield of 97 to 443. Ms. 0'Halloran stated that allowing residential development within the three areas shown on Attachment 15 would conflict with the General Plan polices in relation to 30~ slope areas, oak woodland and riparian vegetation areas. She indicated that if the Planning Commission wishes to recommend residential Regular Meeting PCM-7-187 October 3, 1988 . ~ ~ development in these areas, the Commission may want to make recommendations to amend polices relating to oak woodlands, riparian vegetation and 30$ slope areas. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Planning Commission needed to make recommendations on "where to develop and how much to develop". She indicated that Staff would like the Planning Commission to discuss the Applicant's revised plan, continue the Hansen Hill project to the October 17, 1988 meeting, and direct Staff to prepare resolutions on the following items: adequacy and completeness of the Final EIR; land use designations; and amendments to the General Plan policies. Mr. Jacoby handed out his recommendations to the Planning Commission and Staff. He indicated that most of his recommendations were in conformance with the Staff's recommendations with the exception of the density issues. He stated that there would be a total of 248 units and discussed the revised plans to the Commission. Mr. Jacoby indicated that there were some remaining issues: 1) location - (indicated difference of "brown" areas on wall map); 2) density -(indicated EIR stated no impacts); 3) traffic -(indicated mitigation measures would be taken and a fee charged for improvements); 4) traffic on Silvergate - (indicated Church Road would be developed and this should alleviate the problem); 5) size of pro~ect -(discussed units per acre, open space, and buffer zones); and 6) Homeowner's Association issues as well as maintenance of trails, open space. Ms. Debbie Vasquez, 7669 Martin Canyon Road, indicated that the General Plan was adopted to protect the City. She asked if the Valley Christian Church road had been approved by the Church. Mr. Jacoby indicated that a vote had been taken by the Church Board and the road had been approved. Ms. Vasquez asked if Mr. Jacoby was the sole owner of the property and why were their drilling rigs already on the property doing work. Mr. Jacoby indicated that the machines were working on geotechnical surveys and soils work. Ms. Vasquez asked who was responsible for the fences and that there were cows going through the fence. Mr. Jacoby indicated that he would notify the property owner. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that there were three areas discussed in previous meetings as well as short-term/long-term impacts. She indicated that General Plan polices would need to be addressed on grading and slope areas. Ms. LaBar indicated that the Planning Commission needed to consider a corridor in Area B for wildlife access and referenced Bishop Ranch and Danville- Sycamore areas. Regular Meeting PCM-7-188 October 3, 1988 - . , ~ ~ Mr. Harvey Scudder, indicated his preference for a landscape maintenance district and hoped that the Planning Commission would decide on the development and open space at the same time. Mr. Bob Anderson reiterated his concerns regarding the proximity of the road that was being proposed near his residence. Cm. Burnham asked Mr. Jacoby what his plans were in regards to the road. Mr. Jacoby indicated on the wall map what had been proposed; however the final details on the road had not been finalized. Ms. Vasquez asked why the proposed Church Road could not be used all together without building a second road off of Silvergate. Mr. Jacoby indicated that it was necessary to have 2 access roads, especially in case of emergencies and the fire and police department would need to have access to the development. Mr. Anderson asked if Mr. Jacoby had considered the reduction of units being developed. Mr. Jacoby indicated that they would look into reduction of inedium-family units. Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Planning Commission needed to give recommendations to the Staff. Cm. Barnes asked what was needed at this point from the Planning Commission. Mr. Tong indicated that the Planning Commission could give the Staff their preferances regarding the items listed on Page 5 on a one-by-one basis. Cm. Burnham indicated that he was concerned on school and traffic studies (item #1) and would like to see figures for all proposed development in the area. Cm. Barnes and Cm. Mack indicated that they preferred the Applicant's revised plan (item #2). Cm. Burnham agreed with Staff's recommendations regarding lower density (unit yield) and agreed with the Applicant's proposal for development areas such as filling in Area 2. All Commissioners agreed with Staff's recommendations for items 3 through 8 on page 5 and 6 of the Staff Report. They also indicated their concern over open space maintenance and that this issue should also be incorporated into the resolutions. The Planning Commission continued this application and public hearing to the October 17, 1988 meeting which will be located at the Shannon Center, West Room. Regular Meeting PCM-7-189 October 3, 1988 a ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NEW BUSINESS OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS None ~ ~ ~ ~ OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Tong indicated that the City Council approved the New Parallel Road as recommended by the Planning Commission and Staff and would be holding a second reading at the City Council`s next meeting. The City Council will also be deciding on the Lopez and First Western's appeals. There will also be an update on the East Dublin studies. ~ ~ ~ ~ PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. Mack would like an update on the Commission's vacation schedules. Cm. Barnes asked how long the Hansen Hill project would take at the City Council hearing. Mr. Tong indicated that the hearing could be noticed by November 14th. Cm. Burnham had concerns regarding trees blocking signs and stop signs turned the wrong way. Mr. Tong asked Cm. Burnham to note areas in question. Cm. Barnes asked if there were disclosure statements for the property owners in previously developments. Mr. Tong indicated that yes there were and future developments are discussed within the document. ~ ~ ~e ~c ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. ~ ~ ~ ~ Resp tfully sub d ( C~v"- annin Coramis Cha' ers g Laurence L. Tong Planning Director ~ ~ ~ ~ Regular Meeting PCM-7-190 October 3, 1988