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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 08-07-1989 t . ~ ~ Regular Meeting - August 7, 1989 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on August 7, 1989, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m, by Cm. Barnes, Chairman. ~ ~ ~ ~ ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissianexs Barnes, Burnham, Mack, and Okun; La.urence L. Tong, Planning Director; John Donahoe, Pro~ect 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 ~ ~ ~ ~ MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of July 17, 1989 were approved. ~ ~ ~ ~ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None ~ ~ ~ ~ WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Tong advised that the Comm3.ssion had received several action letters. ~~c~* PUBLIC HEARINGS ~~~*~~~~~~c*~c~~~~~~~~~c~~~~~~~~~~~~c*~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~r~~c~~~~~~~~~*~~~r~ Regular Meeting PCM-8-122 August 7, 1989 _ . • • SUBJECT: PA 89-063 Chevron Conditional Use P ermit and Site Development Review request for the reconstruction of an existing service station with a new 920 square foot 24-hour Mini-Mart and Sign Program located at 7007 San Ramon Road Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Mr. John Donahoe indicated that the application before the Gommission was for the reconstruction of an existing service station at the intersection of San Ramon Road and Dub2in Boulevard. The existing parcel is approximately 1/2 acre and the service station was constructed in 1965. Mr. Donahoe indicated that the Applicant was requesting a Conditional Use Permit which is required to relocate a type A serviee station and a Site Development Review for the building canopy, station display and signage. Mr. Donahoe indicated that there were a variety of conditions of approval for the Commission to approve, He stated that there were additional conditions to be added that were inadvertently left out of the original package. These conditions are standard engineering conditions and the Applicant had received and reviewed these additional conditions. Mr. Donahoe indicated that there had been some questions regarding the layout and site design because of the reduction of the site plan and elevations. He discussed the layout and design of the project from the wall map. He indicated that the structures would be removed and reconstruction of the building with three pump islands, with an additional restraom, utility building and landscaping. Mr. Donahoe indicated that one of the issues on this pro~ect was the existing curb cuts. Staff was concerned that the curb cuts were too close for good circulation at the intersection. The Applicant has agreed to revise the site plan by constructing a larger entrance and exit to the site as shown on the wall map. Mr. Donahoe indicated that the basic color scheme wouZd be a light grey/blue coloring. As stated in the staff report, there will be a 24-hour mini-mart which would be an accessory use of the service station. Cm. Mack asked Staf£ if the entranee was for both entering and exiting the site. Mr. Donahoe indicated yes. He ~tated that the entrance was much larger than the typical entrance. This should allow easy access an and off the site. Cm. Okun asked if the site was now open 24 hau~s. Mr. Donahoe indicatecl no, not pr~~ently. Cm. Burnham understood that the mechanical repair shop would be el~minated and asked if this was correct. ~~~~~~~~~~~c~~~~r~*~~~~c~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~~*~~~~*~~~~~*~*~~~~~~~~~*~c*~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Regular Meeting PCM-8-123 August 7, 1989 ~ . i ~ Mr. Donahoe indicated yes. Mr. Bob Reed, Robert Lee & Asosciates (Applicant), indicated that in addition to the improvements being made to the site, there would be an 8-foot strip dedicated on Dublin Boulevard which would help traffic flow at that intersection. Mr. Reed indicated that he would be happy to answer any questions the Staff or Commission might have. Cm. Okun asked if the site would be selling beer and wine. Mr. Reed indicated that was up to the dealer. Cm. Burnham had concerns regarding the location of the electrical panel on the site. Mr. Reed indicated that the relocation of the panel was costly, however would be happy to work with Staff if there was an alternative solution. Cm. Burnham asked if a new sign would be constructed. Mr. Reed indicated yes, everything on the site would be new. Cm. Barnes closed the publie hearing. Cm. Burnham asked if the Apglicant had any concerns regarding the additional conditions of approval. Mr. Reed indicated no. On motion from Cm. Okun, seconded by Cm. Ma¢k, and with a vote of 4-0 (one absent), the Planning Commission adopted RLSt3LUTI0N N~. 89-045 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DEGIARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR PA 89-063 CHEVRON USA CONDiTIONAL USE PERMIT AND S3TE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - 7007 SAN RAMON ROAD RESOLUTIOAI N0. 89-04b APPROVING PA 89-063 CHEVRON SERVIGE STATION/CONVENIENCE MART CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/SITE DEVELOPMENT ItEIVEW - SIGNS, 7007 SAN RAMON ROAD *~~t~ NEW BUSINESS OR UNF~NISHED BUSIAiESS ~c~~r~~~~~~~~c~~~c~c~*~~~~~c~c~~~~~~c~~~~~c~*~c**~r~t*~~*~~~~ti~r~c~~~~~c~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c~c~~~~c~~~ Regular Meeting FGM-8=124 August 7, 1989 i y • ~ None ~ * ~ ~c OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Tong advised the Planning Commission that the public hearing on the Donlan Canyon General Plan Amendment would be heard at the City Council's August 14th meeting. He advised that the Ordinance for the Gommission's compensation had been introduced at the previous Council meeting and the second reading would be on August 14th. ~ * ~ * PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. Okun asked Staff if it would be possible to have a taur of the Civic Center. Mr. Tong indicated that a tour could be arranged. Cm. Barnes indicated that the City of San Ramon needed to install a sign at the old Alcosta Center. She indicated that the Workbeneh still was in need of improvement. Cm. Mack had concerns regarding the vacant Alpha Beta store and would like to see a tenant lease the property and asked if the Chamber of Commerce could let people know about the vacant building. Mr. Tong indicated that the Planning S~aff give~ out information regarding the vacant property when someone is int~rested in it. The Commission had concerns regarding the lack of grocery stores in the Dublin area and discussed future grocery stcsre expansions with the Planning Director. Cm. Burnham and Mr. Tong discussed the potenti~l remodeling of the Town and Country Shopping Center. Cm. Barnes and Mr. Tong dis~cussed the August 21st Planning Co~nission meeting. * * * ~ ~~~~~~~~*~~~~~*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~~~~~~*~~c~~~~~~ Regular Meeting PGM-8-I25 August 7, 1989 • • i ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meetir~g was ad~ourned at 8:10 p.m. ~ ~ * ~ Respectfully submitted, Planning Commission airpe Laurence L. Tong Planning Director ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~e~~~~~~~~~c~~~~~~~e~~~~~~~~~~~~~t~~~~~~~~~*~~~c~~c~~~~~~~~c~~r~~~~~~~c~y Regular Meeting PCM-8 126 August 7, 19$9