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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 08-20-1990 ~ ~ ~ 4~ Reqular Meetinq - Auqust 20, 1990 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on August 20, 1990, in the Dublin Civic Center Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Commissioner Burnham, Chairperson. * * * * ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Burnham, Barnes, Okun and Zika; Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director; Maureen 0'Halloran, Senior Planner; Charlie Haims, Planning Intern; Victor Mettle, Planning Intern; and Gail Adams, Planning Secretary. Absent: Commissioner Springer * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Burnham 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 August 6, 1990 were approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: PA 90-052 20/20 Recycle Center Conditional Use Permit request to continue operation of a recycle center for aluminum, qlass and plastic beveraqe containers located within the Pak'n Save/Liquor Barn parking lot at 6633 Dublin Boulevard Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-91 August 20, 1990 [8-20minJ • ~ . . Ms. O'Halloran indicated that Staff had received a letter from the Applicant requesting that the Conditional Use Permit application be withdrawn. Because of the withdrawal, there would not be any further action necessary by the Planning Commission. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing. The Commission acknowledged and accepted the withdrawal of this application. SUBJECT: PA 90-053 Kildara Siqn Conditional Use Permit Renewal request to allow one 4'x8' Directional Tract Sign on undeveloped property located on the east side of San Ramon Road, north of Dublin Boulevard and the Chevron Station (continued from the August 6, 1990 Planning Commission meeting) and PA 90-054 Kildara Siqn Conditional Use Permit Renewal request to allow one 4'x8' Directional Tract Sign on undeveloped property located at 11920 Dublin Green Drive (continued from the Auqust 6, 1990 Planning Commission meetinq). Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Mr. Charlie Haims indicated that the two applications regarding directional tract signs for the Kildara project had been continued from the August 6th Planning Commission meeting. He indicated that the Applicant indicated he would be present at tonight's meeting. Mr. Haims indicated that Staff recommended approval of both applications. He noted to the Commission that each application had a separate resolution for consideration. Doug Millsap, Applicant, indicated that he was requesting a renewal of the previous Conditional Use Permit. The real estate market was slow and the signs were needed for promotional purposes. Cm. Okun asked the Applicant if there had been any changes to the signs. Mr. Millsap indicated no. However, the signs might be re- painted. Cm. Burnham asked the Applicant if he knew the tentative completion date of the project. Mr. Millsap indicated that he did not know when the project would be completed. He had a one year contract with the developer, however it depends on the real estate market. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-92 August 20, 1990 [8-20min] . ~ ~ ~ Cm. Barnes asked Staff how many units were unoccupied. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that there were 15 phases to the project. Up to Phase 4(or 5) was now complete. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. Okun, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and with a vote of 4-0 (one absent), the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-046 APPROVING PA 90-053 KILDARA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONTINUED USE OF A DIRECTIONAL TRACT SIGN LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SAN RAMON ROAD, NORTH OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND THE CHEVRON STATION (APN 941-305-34) RESOLUTION NO. 90-047 APPROVING PA 90-054 KILDARA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR CONTINUED USE OF A DIRECTIONAL TRACT SIGN LOCATED AT 11920 DUBLIN GREEN DRIVE SUBJECT: PA 90-040 Amador Automotive Conditional Use Permit request to continue use of exterior storage and display of motorcycles, -jet skis and automobiles for sale located at 6000-6058 Dougherty Road Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Mr. Victor Mettle presented the staff report to the Commission regarding the continued use of exterior storage, display and sale of vehicles at 6000-6058 Dougherty Road. He indicated that Staff was recommending approval of the application per the draft resolutions of approval. Dan Stuber, Applicant, indicated that the pavement would be repaired as indicated in the staff report. Mr. Stuber requested the Commission to allow the driveway to be one-way traveling north to west. This would allow the fire lane access clearance from the building required by the Dougherty Regional Fire Authority to be 24 feet. This would still allow him to unload and load deliveries in that area. Mr. Stuber requested that the Commission change the deadline to September 30, 1990 as he will be on vacation and will not have enough time to comply with the conditions of approval set forth in the resolution. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that Condition #12 should read "subject to review and approval of the Planning Department, Dougherty Regional Fire Authority and Public Works Department. She indicated that Staff had no concerns regarding the deadline date of September 30, 1990. Condition #12 could be modified to Regular Meeting PCM-1990-93 August 20, 1990 [8-20min] . • ! indicate that September 30th would be the Applicant's deadline to comply with the condition. Cm. Burnham had no concerns regarding the one-way direction. However, he felt that the street should be clearly marked as a one-way street. Cm. Barnes asked the A licant what the difference would be if ~ PP the driveway was one-way instead of two. Mr. Stuber indicated that the fire de artment re uired a shorter P q clearance if the street was considered one-way. Cm. Burnham closed the ublic hearin . P g On motion from Cm. Zika, with revisions to Condition #12 as noted, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and with a vote of 4-0, the Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-048 APPROVING PA 90-040 AMADOR AUTOMOTIVE CENTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ALLOW THE EXTERIOR DI5PLAY, STORAGE AND SALE OF AUTOMOBILES, MOTORCYCLES AND JET SKIES AT 6000-6058 DOUGHERTY ROAD NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS None OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Tong reminded the Commission that there would be a joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting on August 22nd regarding the East Dublin project. He indicated that part of the Hansen Hill annexation process would be considered at the August 27th City Council meeting. Cm. Barnes indicated that she would not be able to attend the August 22nd meeting. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. Zika had concerns regarding the sewer capacity for additional housing units, especially with the possible development of the East and West Dublin areas. He asked how was it determined if there was enough water and sewer services available. Mr. Tong indicated that studies have been made and are referenced in the East/West Dublin environmental review documents. Dublin San Ramon Services District and Zone 7 indicate that Dublin presently has sufficient sewer/water capacities. However, there is not enough sewer capacity for the East and West Dublin areas or even major expansion of the Pleasanton and Livermore areas. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-94 August 20, 1990 [8-20min] . • • The Tri-Valley Water Authority is looking into the long term solutions that are needed for the tri-valley areas. Cm. Zika requested more information on water/sewer capacities for the Dublin area. Cm. Okun had concerns regarding the cost of housing. He asked Staff what type of housing units were being looked at in regards to the sewer capacityllimits. Mr. Tong indicated that the amount of sewer/water demand was not directly related to the cost of housing. The type of housing units is equally important and is being looked into. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Respectively submitted, ~ ~ C~ Planning Commissi Chairperson . Laurence L. Tong Planning Director Regular Meeting PCM-1990-95 August 20, 1990 [8-20minJ