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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 12-20-1993 . , "'4~.. ' ~ ~ - _ . , Regular Meetinq - December 20, 1993 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on December 20, 1993, in the Dublin Civic Center Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Commissioner Zika. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Burnham, Downey, North, Rafanelli and Zika; Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director; Carol Cirelli, Senior Planner; and Fawn Holman, Recording Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Zika led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA The minutes for November 15, 1993, were approved as submitted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 6.1 Election of Officers Cm. Rafanelli nominated Commissioner Lee North to be the Chairperson. Commissioner Zika seconded the motion. By a vote of 5-0, Commissioner North was appointed Chairperson. Cm. North nominated Commissioner Dan Downey to be the Vice- Chairperson. Commissioner Zika seconded the motion. By a vote of 5-0, Commissioner Dan Downey was appointed Vice-Chairperson. Cm. North nominated Laurence Tong to be the Secretary. Cm. Zika seconded the motion. By a vote of 5-0, Laurence Tong was appointed Secretary. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS None NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9.1 PA 93-028 Burger King Conditional Use PermitJSite Development Review - modifications to Dublin Boulevard frontage improvements and to the phasina and construction of these improvements. Regular Meeting PCM-1993-107 December 20, 1993 [12-20min] . , ~ ~ Cm. Zika asked for the staff report. Ms. Cirelli presented the staff report, recommending that the Commission approve the Applicant's request for a Minor Amendment to PA 93-028 Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review. Cm. North asked if the proposed street modifications would have an impact on the BART/Wheels bus stop currently located west of the shopping center driveway. Ms. Cirelli indicated that the existing bus stop would be relocated approximately 200 feet east of the Burger King driveway to alleviate any traffic impacts in the right lane. Mr. Tong pointed out that Staff would be working with BART and Wheels to determine the most effective location for the bus stop. The Commission discussed the relocation of the bus stop, expressing general concern about the potential for back-up of traffic along Dublin Boulevard, as well as buses blocking a lane of traffic and the shopping center driveway exit. Mr. Tong acknowledged the Commissioners' concerns and reiterated that Staff would work closely with Public Works, BART and Wheels to relocate the bus stop to the most effective location. Planning Staff would also ask Public Works if there will be parking on Dublin Boulevard after the ultimate widening is completed. Cm. Burnham asked where a cross walk would be located. Mr. Tong indicated that the Public Works Department determined where a cross-walk would be located; however, pedestrian crossings were not typically striped in private parking lots. Cm. Burnham expressed concern about the landscaped island in the parking lot which could disrupt the flow of parking lot traffic. Mr. Tong indicated that the island was not located on the Applicant's parcel. Neither the Applicant nor the City had the authority to remove it. Cm. Zika suggested that the Applicant contact the owner of the parcel and request the island's removal. Matthew Schoenberg, the Applicant, indicated that the island was part of the landscaping and parking configuration of the parking lot and that there is a very large lane, wide enough to accommodate two-way traffic on the west side of the island. Cm. Burnham suggested that the island be removed. Regular Meeting PCM-1993-108 December 20, 1993 [12-20min] . , ~ ~ Mr. Schoenberg responded that the property owners of that parcel might not agree to the request since they would have to re-configure their parking spaces. ! Cm. Rafanelli asked if vehicles were able to exit south of the Burger I King site. Mr. Tong indicated yes. Cm. Zika asked for additional questions or concerns. Hearing none, Cm. Zika indicated that the Planning Commission had no objections to the Applicant processing, through Staff, a Minor Amendment to PA 93- 028 Burger King Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Tong indicated that the December 28th City Council meeting had been canceled. Also, to-date, there were no items for the January 4, 1994, Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Tong indicated that the Public Works Department would give a Traffic Impact Fee report at the February 22, 1994, Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Tong indicated that Maria Alvarez, the new Planning Department Office Assistant, would begin on January 4, 1994. Mr. Tong indicated that the Planning Institute would be held March 9, 10 and 11, 1994, in San Diego. No more information was available to- date. Limited funds were available for attendance to this function. Cm. Zika suggested that first priority be given to those Commissioners who have never attended; although, if possible, he felt the programs were worth while for all Commissioners to attend. Cm. North noted that the Parks and Recreation Department had sufficient funds to send two commissioners. COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS Cm. North suggested that the City of Dublin have all handicapped parking spaces brought up to State law standards (i.e., sign pole designating handicapped parking and painted emblem on asphalt). The Police Department cannot issue citations to illegally parked vehicles unless the spaces are properly designated. Currently the fine for illegally parking in a handicapped space is $275; $200 of which goes directly to the City of Dublin. This could be a potential source of revenue, as well as provide an effective way to discourage able-bodied people from using the handicapped parking spaces. Regular Meeting PCM-1993-109 December 20, 1993 [12-2omin] . , ~ ~ Cm. Downey questioned whose responsibility it would be to bring the spaces up to standards. Would it be the City's responsibility or the property owner's? Cm. North asked Staff about the criteria used for designating the number of handicapped spaces in parking lots. Mr. Tong indicated that the State had adopted a schedule based on the total number of parking spaces available, and that designating handicapped parking, as well as monitoring their upkeep, fell under the Building Department's jurisdiction. Cm. Burnham indicated that 1 parking space for every 50 spaces must be designated for handicapped parking. These spaces, for both public and private parking lots, must have the handicapped emblem painted on the street, as well a sign indicating the handicapped designation. Mr. Tong pointed out that as the number of parking spaces increased, the number of designated handicapped spaces tapered off. Cm. North indicated that Pak 'n Save did not have properly marked handicapped parking spaces. Cm. Zika indicated the need for a clock in the Council Chambers. The Commissioners concurred with the need for a clock in the Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~ Plann' Commission Chairperson ~ Laurence L. Tong Planning Director Regular Meeting PCM-1993-110 December 20, 1993 [12-20min]