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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 01-16-1990 • ~ ~ ~ • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Regular Meeting - January 16, 1990 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on January 16, 1990, in the Dublin Civic Center Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Burnham, Chairperson. * * * * ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Mack, and Okun; Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director; and John Donahoe, Project Planner. Absent: Commissioner Zika 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 December 18, 1989 were approved. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-9-1 January l6, 1990 . ' - ~ ~ ~ . Y PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: PA 89-101 Public Stora e Site Development Review request for a proposed commercial/retail sales buildinq in connection with the public storaqe facility located at 7436 San Ramon Road Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the Staff Report. Mr. Donahoe indicated that the application before the Commission had been continued from the meeting of December 18, 1989. He indicated that the City Council had approved the Specific Plan Amendment for the site on January 8, 1990. Mr. Donahoe presented the Staff Report in regards to the additional information requested by the Commission on two issues relating to the proposed commercial/retail sales building which would be in connection with the public storage facility. Mr. Donahoe indicated that the first issue (setback requirement on San Ramon Road) had been modified by the Applicant and their proposal was now consistent with Staff's recommendations. Staff feels that this item has been resolved to their satisfaction. Mr. Donahoe indicated that the second issue (pedestrian bike path along Martin Canyon Creek) has also been modified to the satisfaction of the Planning Staff. Mr. Donahoe noted to the Commission that the public hearing had been closed at the previous meeting, however the Commission had the option of re-opening the public hearing or making a motion at this time. Mr. Donahoe noted to the Commission that since the Specific Plan Amendment had been approved by the City Council separately from the Site Development Review, the Commission would be making the final decision on this section of the application. Cm. Okun requested clarification on the action being taken by the Commission at this meeting. Mr. Donahoe indicated Staff was recommending that the Commission adopt a Negative Declaration and approve the Site Development Review resolutions for the application. Cm. Burnham requested clarification on item #9 in Exhibit C regarding drainage requirements. He asked if water drainage was not allowed to drain into the creek. Mr. Donahoe indicated that he was correct. This was to allow the drainage to run-off indirectly (streets and sewers} in order Regular Meeting PCM-9-2 January 16, 1990 . ~ ~ ~ ~ to meter the amount of drainage that would eventually drain into the creek. Cm. Mack asked where the historical plaque would be located. Mr. Donahoe indicated that it has not been decided yet, however a location in which everyone would be happy with would be decided upon. On motion from Cm. Barnes, seconded by Cm. Okun, and with a vote of 4-0 (one absent), the Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-001 ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR PA 89-101 PUBLIC STORAGE INC. SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW On motion from Cm. Mack, second by Cm. Okun, and with a vote of 4-0 (one absent), the Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 90-002 APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUEST CONCERNING PUBLIC STORAGE INC. PA 89-101 (MORET-OWNER) * * * * The Applicant expressed that Mr. Donahoe had been extremely helpful in making suggestions and recommendations regarding their project and everyone will be happy with the outcome. Mr. Jerry Lemm expressed his satisfaction with the project and indicated that the San Ramon Road area will benefit from the addition of this project. Cm. Burnham asked what the future configuration of the creek path would be going. Mr. Donahoe indicated that the path would be connected with the Kildara project which would connect that project with San Ramon Road from the creek. The San Ramon Specific Plan did not have the intent of making a regional system. The Commission and Staff discussed other possibilities for future expansions of the bike/pedestrian path. The Commission and Staff discussed the possibilities of a bridge connection to Mape Park. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Tong indicated that the City Council would be discussing comments regarding the Bart Final EIR at their January 22nd meeting. BART has scheduled a meeting on February 6th. The City Council will also discuss the responses and comments regarding the Livermore Airport Commission's recommendations. Regular Meeting PCM-9-3 January 16, 1990 ` ~ • . . . * * * * OTHER BUSINESS Cm. Burnham asked what the City's preference was on the BART station alternatives. Mr. Tong indicated that the City has wanted two BART stations, one in downtown and one in the eastern location. BART prefers one station in the western downtown location. The Commission and Staff discussed the possible alternative locations of the proposed BART stations. * * * * PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. Barnes indicated that there had been various positive comments regarding the San Ramon Road area; however, the hardware store was still an eyesore. Cm. Barnes asked if a clock would be installed in the Chambers sometime soon. Mr. Tong indicated that he would checked into it. Cm. Barnes indicated that she would not be attending the next Planning Commission meeting. Cm. Burnham asked if the Martin Creek area was privately owned property. Mr. Tong indicated yes, includinq the area going into the Hansen property. Cm. Burnham had concerns regarding the condition of the creek, such as debris and trees, which could cause flooding in the future. Mr. Tong indicated that the Public Works Department would need to send a written request to the property owners indicating the need to clean up the creek area. He would refer the problem to the Public Works Department. Cm. Okun indicated that he may not be able to make the Februar~r 5th Planning Commission meeting. Regular Meeting PCM-9-4 January 16, 1990 , , . , • ~ ~ . * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. * * * * Respectively submitted, ~ n~ ~,.f ; t ~ °lG~~' Planning Commi ion Chairperson Laurence L. Tong Planning Director Regular Meeting PCM-9-5 January 16, 1990