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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 04-16-1990 ~ fi ~ ~ 1 ~z i ' Reqular Meetinq - April 16, 1990 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on April 16, 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 Barnes, Burnham, Mack, Okun and Zika; Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director; Maureen O'Halloran, Senior Planner; Dennis Carrington, Senior Planner; Carol Cirelli, Associate Planner and Gail Adams, Planning Secretary. * * * * 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 April 2, 1990 were approved. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: PA 90-011 Medina's Gym Conditional Use Permit request for a new chiropractic space in the existing exercise studio and an extension of PA 87-042 Conditional Use Permit for the exercise studio located at 6735 Sierra Court (continued from the April 2, 1990 meeting) Cm. Burnham asked for the Staff Report (the public hearing had been left open from the previous meeting). Regular Meeting PCM-1990-30 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16min] # ~ . . Ms. Cirelli presented an updated staff report regarding the application. She indicated that the Applicant had requested a withdrawal of the portion of the application which pertained to the use permit approval for the chiropractic facility. Ms. Cirelli indicated that since the chiropractic facility would not be part of the application approval, various conditions in ~ the resolution of approval could be either revised or eliminated. She noted the conditions. Ms. Cirelli indicated that Staff was recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit renewal for Medina's Gym Facility without the chiropractic services. Bob Medina, owner, indicated that he had no concerns regarding the conditions of approval. Cm. Okun asked if there were any other chiropractic facilities in the vicinity. The Commission reminded Cm. Okun that all references to the chiropractic facility would be deleted and that the use was not I being approved. On motion from Cm. Mack, requesting the deletion of all references regarding the chiropractic facility, seconded by Cm. Okun, and with a vote of 3-0 (Cm. Barnes and Zika abstained because they were not present at the previous meeting and had not listened to the tapes), the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-012 ' APPROVING PA 90-011 MEDINA'S GYM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO I CONTINUE OPERATION OF THE GYM AT 6735 SIERRA COURT SUBJECT: PA 89-040 Dublin Honda Conditional Use Permit/Site Develo ment Review request for siqnaqe and PA 89-122 Dublin Honda Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review request for a 4,898 square foot expansion of the existinq buildinq located at 7099 Amador Plaza Road Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the Staff Report. Ms. Cirelli presented the staff report. She indicated that the use permit application would consider an additional car preparation facility, new general office areas, and expanded service areas, which were not part of the previous use permit application. I~ Ms. Cirelli noted that there was an error on page 6 of the staff I, report which should read "minimum of eight, 15-gallon trees" ~ i instead of "four, 15-gallon trees". ~ Regular Meeting PCM-1990-31 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16minj ~ ~ ' I Ms. Cirelli presented an updated staff report regarding the application. She indicated that the Applicant had requested a withdrawal of the portion of the application which pertained to the use permit approval for the chiropractic facility. Ms. Cirelli indicated that since the chiropractic facility would not be part of the application approval, various conditions in the resolution of approval could be either revised or eliminated. She noted the conditions. Ms. Cirelli indicated that Staff was recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit renewal for Medina's Gym Facility without the chiropractic services. Bob Medina, owner, indicated that he had no concerns regarding the conditions of approval. Cm. Okun asked if there were any other chiropractic facilities in the vicinity. The Commission reminded Cm. Okun that all references to the chiropractic facility would be deleted and that the use was not being approved. On motion from Cm. Mack, requesting the deletion of all references regarding the chiropractic facility, seconded by Cm. Okun, and with a vote of 3-0 (Cm. Barnes and Zika abstained because they were not present at the previous meeting and had not listened to the tapes), the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-012 APPROVING PA 90-011 MEDINA'S GYM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONTINUE OPERATION OF THE GYM AT 6735 SIERRA COURT SUBJECT: PA 89-040 Dublin Honda Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review request for signage and PA 89-122 Dublin Honda Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review request for a 4,898 square foot expansion of the existing buildinq located at 7099 Amador Plaza Road Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the Staff Report. Ms. Cirelli presented the staff report. She indicated that the use permit application would consider an additional car preparation facility, new general office areas, and expanded service areas, which were not part of the previous use permit application. Ms. Cirelli noted that there was an error on page 6 of the staff report which should read "minimum of eight, 15-gallon trees" I instead of "four, 15-gallon trees". Regular Meeting PCM-1990-31 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16minJ ~ ~ • Ms. Cirelli indicated that Staff was recommending approval of th~ ~ Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for the building addition and existing signs subject to the draft resolution conditions of approval. ' ~ Cm. Okun asked if additional signs were being proposed. Ms. Cirelli indicated that all signs were now existing and no ' additional signs were being requested. ' I James Gibbon, representative for the owner, indicated that he had ' a couple of concerns regarding the conditions of approval as specified in the site development review resolution. He requested that he be allowed to plant shrubs instead of trees for I the landscaping buffer and indicated that shrubs would be I consistent with the other surrounding parcels. He also requested to have the option to either reduce the signage area or move the sign back (increase setback area) in order to comply with the sign ordinance. Mr. Gibbon asked for clarification on the requirement to reconstruct the driveway on his property, and indicated there was nothing wrong with the existing driveway. Ms. Cirelli indicated that an analysis of the driveway had been done by the Engineering and Planning Department. She stated that the driveway had deficiencies and the damage needed to be repaired. She noted that Condition of Approval #24 indicates the I, driveway removal requirement. The Commission and Staff discussed the double striping requirement shown in Condition of Approval #28. The Commission asked for clarification regarding the landscaping buffer requirements shown in Condition of Approval #22. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that Staff felt that the existing landscaping does not meet the intent of the Downtown Specific Plan. Landscaping is needed for screening and visual relief. The Commission asked how tall the trees would need to be to act as a screen. Staff indicated that the trees would need to grow to 20-30 feet tall. Mr. Gibbon indicated that it would take 10-15 years for the trees to reach that height. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that the requirement of planting 15- gallon trees is consistent with other applications that have been approved for the vicinity. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-32 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16min) . . ~ ~ ° The Commission asked that Staff clarify Condition #24 in the final resolution. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing. I Cm. Mack asked that Staff clarify Condition #6 in Exhibit B. She felt that the existing language could be interpreted differently. The Commission and Staff discussed the potential language revisions for Condition #1 in Exhibit B, and decided to have it read "shall be modified to conform to the City's Sign Ordinance". This would give the Applicant the option to reduce the sign area II or move the sign back to increase the setback area. Cm. Okun asked if the parking on the site was sufficient for the use. Staff indicated yes. On motion from Cm. Barnes, with language modifications as discussed for Condition #1, #6, and #24, seconded by Cm. Zika, I and with a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-013 RPPROVING PA 89-040 AND PA 89-122 DUBLIN HONDA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONTINUE OPERATION AND TO EXPAND THE EXISTING DUBLIN HONDA AUTO DEALERSHIP USE BY A 5,372 5QUARE FOOT BUILDING ADDITION AND TO PERMIT A FREESTANDING SIGN AT 7099 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD On motion from Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Zika, and with a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-014 APPROVING PA 89-040 AND PA 89-122 DUBLIN HONDA SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION TO EXPAND AND REMODEL THE EXI5TING DUBLIN HONDA BUILDING BY 5,392 SQUARE FEET AND TO PERMIT THREE WALL SIGNS AT 7099 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD SUBJECT: PA 89-115 Hansen Hill/Bren Co. General Plan Amendment, Tentative Map and Planned Development Rezoninq to redesiqnate a 3.33 acre open space/stream corridor to low density sinqle family residential allowinq 10 single family custom home lots located within the northwestern portion of the Hansen Hill/Bren Co. site. Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the Staff Report. Ms. O'Halloran presented the staff report to the Commission. She discussed the background of the project relating to the original General Plan Amendment request as well as the Rezoning and Tentative Map applications. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-33 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16min] . ~ ~ ~ The Commission asked that Staff clarify Condition #24 in the ' final resolution. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing. Cm. Mack asked that Staff clarify Condition #6 in Exhibit B. She felt that the existing language could be interpreted differently. The Commission and Staff discussed the potential language revisions for Condition #1 in Exhibit B, and decided to have it read "shall be modified to conform to the City's Sign Ordinance". This would give the Applicant the option to reduce the sign area or move the sign back to increase the setback area. Cm. Okun asked if the parking on the site was sufficient for the use. Staff indicated yes. On motion from Cm. Barnes, with language modifications as discussed for Condition #l, #6, and #24, seconded by Cm. Zika, and with a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTICIN NO. 90-013 APPROVING PA 89-040 AND PA 89-122 DUBLIN HONDA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONTINUE OPERATION AND TO EXPAND THE EXISTING DUBLIN HONDA AUTO DEALERSHIP USE BY A 5,372 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING ADDITION AND TO PERMIT A FREESTANDING SIGN AT 7099 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD On motion from Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Zika, and with a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-014 APPROVING PA 89-040 AND PA 89-122 DUBLIN HONDA SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION TO EXPAND AND REMODEL THE EXISTING DUBLIN HONDA BUILDING BY 5,392 SQUARE FEET AND TO PERMIT THREE WALL 5IGNS AT 7099 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD SUBJECT: PA 89-115 Hansen Hill/Bren Co. Generai Plan Amendment, Tentative Map and Planned Development Rezoning to redesignate a 3 33 acre open space/stream corridor to low density sinqle family residential allowinq 10 sinqle family custom home lots located within the northwestern portion of the Hansen Hill/Bren Co. site_ Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the Staff Report. Ms. O'Halloran presented the staff report to the Commission. 5he discussed the background of the project relating to the original General Plan Amendment request as well as the Rezoning and Tentative Map applications. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-33 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16min] ~ ~ ' Ms. O'Halloran indicated that the General Plan was a comprehensive long-term plan for the physical development of the City. The proposed 3.3 acre site was considered in the previous General Plan Amendment and residential development on the site was prohibited. Ms. O'Halloran indicated the General Plan prohibits development in open space areas and the proposed General Plan Amendment would be detrimental to the sensitivity of the site. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that Staff was recommending denial of the General Plan Amendment. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that the Planning Commission's role in the approval process of this application was to make a recommendation to the City Council. Staff requested that the Commission consider each aspect of the application separately (i.e., the General Plan Amendment section first, then the Rezoning and Tentative Map sections, etc.). Marti Buxton, Applicant/The Bren Co., discussed the background of the Hansen Hill project and indicated that the project had changed since the original General Plan Amendment was adopted. The original project was much less sensitive to the environment as well as larger than the project that was presently before the Commission. She discussed the collector streets from the wall map and indicated that the existing project had redesigned the roadway in a more sensitive manner than previously proposed. Ms. Buxton indicated that The Bren Co. was taking a more sensitive approach to the development of the area. The custom lots are more sensitive to the site. The proposed project consist of 157 production lots with 23 custom home lots wherein the original General Plan Amendment approved 222 lots. When the site was analyzed, The Bren Co. decided that 190 lots would be more sensitive to the site. Ten of those lots proposed along the road are being discussed this evening. Ms. Buxton indicated that this amendment was a separate issue and the City Council had approved the initiation of this application. She noted that there seemed to be some confusion on what had been approved on January 10, 1989 regarding "Area 3". She stated that the 10 lots that were being discussed tonight should have been processed with the original General Plan Amendment. Ms. Buxton quoted various phrases from the January 10, 1990 City Council Staff Report that recommended City Council consideration of custom homes in certain open space areas. Ms. Buxton indicated that for some reason this was not approved by the City Council and there seemed to be some confusion, with all of the various issues being discussed at the time. Ms. Buxton indicated that there would not be any more grading than what was necessary, only what needed to go for the loop Regular Meeting PCM-1990-34 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16minJ ~ ~ ' street and the stub street to the Nielsen property and the maintenance road that is being required along the creek. She apologized that an error was made, which was a miscommunication with Bren Co.'s engineers. The engineers have rectified the excess grading issue. She passed out copies of the new revised grading plan. She discussed the revised grading with the Commission and Staff indicating the grading for Lots #189 and #190 was reduced on the new revised grading plan. Ms. Buxton reassured the Commission that the revised plans were correct and that there would not be anymore grading than what wa5 previously approved. Ms. Buxton indicated that the proposed project would provide a variety of housing types and the public had shown a great interest in buying these homes or in building their dream home on these lots. She indicated that the plan is better spread out and is not at the maximum density ratio. Ms. Buxton indicated that roads were expensive to build and if the 10 lots were not allowed, then there would be a 1/3 mile of empty road area. If the lots were allowed to be built, there would be a better control over access to the open space areas. There would be a health and safety hazard present if the homes were not built on the area in question. Ms. Buxton indicated that she was not aware that the staff report would be presented with the issues separated (i.e., General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Tentative Map presented separately). Ms. O'Halloran clarified to the Commission that Staff had not had an opportunity to review the new revised plans presented by the Applicant at the meeting, however they are more directly related to the Tentative Map issues rather than the General Plan Amendment. She indicated Staff and the Applicant have discuss~d the issues but have not seen the revised plans. Cm. Okun asked since Staff has not reviewed the plans, then Staff did not have a recommendation for the Commission. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that the issue Staff is asking the Commission to take action on is the General Plan Amendment and the revised plans do not relate to the General Plan Amendment. Mr. Bill Bantz, resident on Rolling Hills Drive, indicated that he was familiar with the project. He indicated that the roadway was built for safety access only, not for building homes. The proposed 10 lots would be detrimental to the area and disturbing to the surrounding animal habitat. Mr. Bantz indicated that everyone would like to build their dream home in the open space, however this project would not be appropriate for the open space area. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-35 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16min] . • ~ ~ Cm. Okun asked for clarification on the redesignation of the area. Ms. O'Halloran discussed the general plan amendment process. If the General Plan Amendment was approved by the City Council, then the 3.3 acres would be redesignated from open space to single- family and would allow a range of development from .5 dwelling units per acre to 3.8 acres dwelling units per acre. Cm. Burnham asked if the single-family designation would allow consideration of homes within the specified density range. Ms. O'Halloran indicated yes. Cm. Burnham asked if Staff was objecting to the 10 lot proposal or any homes in the specific area. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that Staff was recommending that the General Plan Amendment be denied totally which would not allow any homes to be built in the open space area. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing for the General Plan Amendment section of the application. On motion from Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and with a vote of 3-1-1 (Cm. Okun abstained indicating that he was not clear enough on the issue), the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-015 RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PA 89-115 HAN5EN HILL RANCH/BREN CO. 10 LOTS Ms. O'Halloran indicated that the Rezoning and Tentative Map sections of the application would need to comply with the General Plan. Since the Commission had recommended denial of the General Plan Amendment, there was no need for further discussion, however Staff recommended the Commission take a formal action on the remaining two resolutions. On motion from Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Mack, and with a vote of 3-1-1 (Cm. Okun abstainedj, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-016 RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING FOR PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO. Ms. Buxton asked that she be allowed to present her viewpoint on the rezoning and tentative map issues. Mr. Tong advised the Commission that it would be appropria~e to accept testimony from the public regarding the rezoning and tentative map issues prior to taking a vote on it. He advised that it would be appropriate to rescind the action taken and reopen the public hearing. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-36 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16min] • ~ Cm. Barnes and Zika indicated that it seemed inappropriate to discuss the remaining issues if the Commission was recommending denial of the General Plan Amendment. Ms. O'Halloran indicated that the Commission's recommendations should be consistent and if the General Plan Amendment was recommended for denial, ~hen the Rezoning and Tentative Map sections should also be recommended for denial. However, to provide for the due process, the Commission should reopen the public hearing on the two remaining items. Staff and the Commission discussed the options available to them through the State law requirements. Mr. Tong agreed with the Commission that the action taken by the Commission on the General Plan Amendment would make the Rezoning and Tentative Map issues irrelevant. He indicated, however, that going through the motions would make the issues clear to the Applicant, the public and the Council as to the Commission's recomrnendations. He indicated that it was, however, the Commission's option to take action on the General Plan Amendment and not to take any further action on the remaining issues. Cm. Zika and Cm. Barnes felt that the remaining two issues were irrelevant and that they preferred to not take any further action. Cm. Mack and Burnham felt that it would be appropriate for tlze Applicant to have an opportunity to comment on the remaining issues. Cm. Zika rescinded his previous motion regarding the rezoning application, Cm. Mack rescinded her second. Cm. Burnham reopened the public hearing. Ms. Buxton indicated she felt that it would be inappropriate to separate the issues and they should be discussed as a unit. Ms. Buxton stated that it was her opinion that the custom lot design guidelines that had been adopted for the overall project would meet any of the concerns discussed. Site Development Review would address the issues of landscaping of native vegetation and establishment of fence restrictions which have not been discussed. Ms. Buxton indicated that allowing the 10 lots would not be detrimental to the aesthetics of the project and felt that the additional 10 lots made a better project. She indicated that she wrate letters to approximately 300 residents within the required radius and indicated that there was no opposition from the property owners. She indicated since there was only one resident Regular Meeting PCM-1990-37 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16minJ . . ~ ~ that showed any concerns that the neighborhood was accepting the proposed project. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Mack, with a vote of 2-1-2 (Cm. Zika abstained because he felt that it was redundant action. Cm. Okun also abstained), the Planning Commission adopted ~ RESOLUTION NO. 90-016 ' RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ' REZONING FOR PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO. RESOLUTION NO. 90-017 RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP FOR PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO. 10 LOT SUBJECT: Riqht-of-way line study for two-lane access road parallel to Interstate 580 and connectinq to the Hacienda Interchange. Review of report and recommendation of the City Engineer on the riqht-of-way line study. Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report. Mr. Carrington presented the staff report to the Commission and Mr. Thompson explained the exhibits to the Commission regarding the proposed cross section and alignment of the proposed two-lane access road. Cm. Zika asked where would this access road be in relation to the proposed BART station. Mr. Thompson indicated the area in question would be east of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way. Cm. Burnham asked for clarification regarding requiring a two lane roadway versus a four lane roadway. He was under the impression that a four-lane roadway would be built. Mr. Thompson indicated that traffic analysis indicates that presently a four-lane road is not needed. When the East Dublin area was developed, then a four-lane road would eventually be needed. Mr. John DiManto asked for clarification of the Planning Commission's role at tonight's meeting. Mr. Tong indicated that the Staff would be making a recommendation to the City Council regarding the Negative Declaration and the alignment of the access road. The next step would be for the City Council to establish a date for and then hold a public hearing on the issue. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-38 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16min] ~ ~ Mr. DiManto indicated that he was opposed to the alignment of the road. He owned approximately 80 acres of property on the east side of Tassajara Road and felt that the road was inconsistent with the various transportation studies that have been presented. Mr. Tong indicated that the two-lane access road meets CalTrans' need to connect a road to the interchange that is being developed at Hacienda Drive. The road would be necessary for access to BART and the Tassajara Road area. Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Mack, with a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-018 RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE CONCERNING THE RIGHT- OF-WAY LINE FOR A NEW TWO LANE ACCESS ROAD CONNECTING TO THE HACIENDA INTERCHANGE AND PARALLEL TO INTERSTATE 580 On motion from Cm. Mack, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and with a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-019 RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR A TWO-LANE ACCESS ROAD CONNECTING TO THE HACIENDA INTERCHANGE NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Tong indicated that the City Council would be discussing the two-lane access road at their April 23, 1990 meeting. OTHER BUSINESS None PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. Mack asked what the dotted marks on the street for. Mr. Tong indicated that those were areas where the street would be repaired. Cm. Burnham asked when the repaix would begin. Mr. Tong indicated that the time frame was unknown. Cm. Okun indicated he was having trouble following the staff reports. Regular Meeting PCM-1990-39 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16min] , ~ ~ The Staff and Commission discussed ways of clarifying planning terminology. The issues should be made clear so that the public would not be confused. The Staff and Commission discussed the Commission's role in the East Dublin land use alternative documents. Staff indicated that it would be helpful if the individual Commissioners would indicate whether the key General. Plan policies should be applied in East Dublin or whether they should be modified. Cm. Burnham asked that letters be sent to local schools inviting the student government to participate in the Planning Commission meetings. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectively submitted, i ~ ~ ~ ~/J~ =~G~"~'G~ Planning Commissio Chairperson ~ ~~it~„('~~~..~ • Laurence L. Tong Planning Directo Regular Meeting PCM-1990-40 April 16, 1990 [ping-05:4-16minJ _