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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 03-15-1993 r ~ • ~ Reqular Meeting - March 15, 1993 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on March 15, 1993, in the Dublin Civic Center Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Commissioner Zika. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Burnham, North, Rafanelli and Zika; Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director; Carol Cirelli, Associate Planner; David Choy, Associate Planner; and Gail Adams, Recording Secretary. Absent: Commissioner Barnes 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 February 16, 1993 were approved as submitted. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: PA 92-070 Thrifty Car Rental Conditional Use Permit request to allow a car rental aqency with outdoor storaqe as an accessory use to the existinq Montqomery Ward Auto Express business and to voluntarily contribute traffic improvement funds in the amount of $470.00 located at 6900 Amador Plaza Road Cm. Zika opened the public hearing. Ms. Carol Cirelli presented the staff report to the Commission. She indicated the Dublin Police Department had noted a security problem with the outdoor car rental storage location. A condition of approval requiring the establishment of an ongoing theft prevention plan was included in the resolution of approval. Staff recommended approval of the application. Cm. North asked what type of theft prevention would be taking place; i.e., is fencing required? Regular Meeting PCM-1993-10 March 15, 1993 [3-15min] • ~ • ~ Ms. Cirelli stated that fencing would not be appropriate for this location. The Applicant was required to work with the Police Department on prevention measures. Rod Henrickson, Applicant, felt that by moving the vehicles closer to the building in the evenings, where it was better lit, would deter vandalism. He had a similar setup in Pleasant Hill. He stated that most of the vehicles would be rented; there might be two out of ten cars sitting on the lot at any one time. Cm. North had concerns with the new vehicles being vandalized. Mr. Henrickson indicated that he would be meeting with the Police Department to discuss the prevention plan. Vandalism was part of the risk of doing business; however there was very little vandalism at his other location. Ms. Cirelli commented that the Police Department did not state that the Montgomery Ward Auto Express business had problems with theft. The Applicant's suggestion of moving the vehicles to a well lit area would deter a certain amount of vandalism. Cm. Zika asked when the Applicant would be meeting with the Police Department. Mr. Henrickson indicated he would be meeting with the Police Department once the application was approved. He also stated he had no concerns with the conditions of approval. The Planning Commission asked Staff about the traffic study and how the $470.00 figure had been calculated. Mr. Mehran Sepehri, City of Dublin's Civil Engineer, explained the methodology used in calculating traffic fees. He indicated the cost was also based on a percentage of overall roadway improvement costs. Mr. Henrickson stated that the average rental period was 6.2 days. The individual renting the car was required to fill the gas tank. This would eliminate the need to move the cars on and off the lot. Cm. Zika closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. North, seconded by Cm. Rafanelli, and with a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 93-006 APPROVING PA 92-070 THRIFTY CAR RENTAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CAR RENTAL AGENCY WITH OUTDOOR STORAGE OF RENTAL VEHICLES AS AN ACCESSORY USE TO THE EXISTING MONTGOMERY WARD AUTO EXPRESS FACILITY, AND TO VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTE TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT FUNDS IN THE AM(3UNT OF $470.00, LOCATED AT 6900 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD Regular Meeting PCM-1993-11 March 15, 1993 [3-15min] ~ . ~ SUBJECT: PA 93-001 Dollar Rent-A-Car Conditional Use Permit request to amend the PD (Flanned Development) General Provisions to allow rental car agencies with outdoor storage as a conditional use located at 6665-6690 Amador Plaza Road Cm. Zika opened the public hearing. Mr. David Choy presented the staff report and indicated that Staff recommended approval of the application request. Cm. North asked why this application was not required to pay a traffic impact fee. Mr. Sepehri explained that the fee was based on increased traffic. The previous project was considered a new business which would result in an increase in traffic, This project was not a new business but a replacement business, and as such would not result in an overall increase of traffic. He noted that the "Two Pesos" project had been required to pay a traffic impact fee due to the installation of a new drive-thru operation. Cm. Zika asked if The Good Guys had given their approval for this project. Mr. Choy indicated that this business was not on the same property as The Good Guys and it was not considered an arcade use. Prem Singh, Applicant, had no concerns with the conditions of approval. He thanked Staff, particularly Carol Cirelli, David Choy and Mehran Sepehri, for their time and effort given on this project. Cm. Zika closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. Rafanelli, seconded by Cm. North, and with a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 93-007 APPROVING PA 93-001 DOLLAR RENT-A-CAR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST ALLOWING A MINOR MODIFICATION TO THE APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 6665-6690 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD SUBJECT: PA 92-088 Alameda County Auction Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review request for the modification and expansion of the pre-existinq automotive auction establishment located at 6438 Sierra Court Cm. Zika opened the public hearing. Regular Meeting PCM-1993-12 March 15, 1993 [3-15min] . ! ~ Mr. Choy presented the staff report to the Commission. Staff recommended approval of the application. Cm. North reiterated his concerns regarding traffic impact fees and asked why there were no fees involved with this project. Mr. Sepehri explained that this operation was actually reducing their number of auctions. Cm. North noted that there would be less auctions with an increase of vehicles. This calculated out to be an increase of 800 cars. Cm. Zika also asked why the Applicant was not required to pay fees. Mr. Tong commented that this project could be compared to an auto dealership. The amount of activity was offset by the number of auctions. Cm. Zika asked if there were any complaints about inoperable vehicles being stored on the site. Mr. Choy indicated the previous automotive auction use had been in operation for approximately 2-1/2 years and during such time there had been no complaints. Cm. Zika had concerns with the noise associated with the guard dogs. Mr. Choy stated that the Police Department would monitor the nuisance complaints and the Applicant was required to work with the Police Department if the security setup needed to be amended. Cm. North noted there were homes behind the auction lot and had concerns with animals becoming a nuisance. Adel Saadeh, Applicant, explained that the guard dogs were professionally trained and would not bark at people outside of the fenced area. He felt that more than one auction a month would spread his advertising costs thin. Cm. Rafanelli asked if there was enough parking for the additional attendance. Mr. Choy indicated that the Applicant would be able to utilize the Chevron parking lot for customer parking. Mr. Saadeh stated there was 10 acres of usable space. Cm. North reiterated his concerns regarding traffic impact fees. He felt that if there was an increase of vehicles, there would be an increase of patrons. Mr. Choy added that this use would occur only on Saturdays. Regular Meeting PCM-1993-13 March 15, 1993 [3-15min] _ ~ • ~ Cm. North asked about the wear and tear of the streets. Mr. Sepehri explained that there were no plans to widen Dublin Boulevard north of Village Parkway and no direction has been given by the City Council to make improvements to this section of roadway. The general wear and tear is taken care of by other taxes, such as gas and sales tax. The traffic impact fees were collected to take care of the improvements, not maintenance. Cm. Zika closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. North, seconded by Cm. Burnham, and with a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 93-008 APPROVING PA 92-088 ALAMEDA COUNTY AUCTION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST AT 6438 SIERRA COURT RESOLUTIOPT NO. 93-009 APPROVING PA 92-088 ALAMEDA COUNTY AUTOMOBILE AUCTION SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUEST AT 6438 SIERRA COURT SUBJECT: PA 93-002 Nail Emparium - Massage Establishment Conditional Use Permit request to allow a massaqe establishment use in the C-2-B-40, General Commercial Combininq District located at 6995 Dublin Boulevard Cm. Zika opened the public hearing. Ms. Cirelli presented the staff report to the Commission. Staff recommended the application be approved. Cm. North asked why this application was different than the Thrifty Car Rental project. There would be additional usage and felt that traffic impact fees should be required. Ms. Cirelli explained that Thrifty was considered a new office use in an existing auto parts, retail and installation establishment. The massage therapy was considered a personal service added to the existing hair and nail operation. Mr. Tong indicated there would not be any substantial increase in traffic and Staff felt there would be no additional impact. Cm. Burnham commented that this Applicant was only adding an additional service to an existing business. Carol Bonde, Applicant, stated that most of the clientele would be the same people. She had worked with Veronica Krell on the Zoning Ordinance amendment and would be offering the same services as the previous tenant. Regular Meeting PCM-1993-14 March 15, 1993 [3-15min] ~ ~ i • Cm. Zika closed the public hearing. On motion from Cm. Burnham, seconded by Cm. Rafanelli, and with a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 93-010 APPROVING PA 93-002 NAIL EMPORIUM - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT IN THE C-2-B-40, GENERAI, COMMERCIAL COMBINING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 6995 DUBLIN BOULEVARD Cm. North had concerns with the $470 fee being charged to Thrifty Car Rental and asked if the public hearing could be reopened. Mr. Tong stated that the fee was appropriate. If the Commission wanted to reopen the public hearing, the project would have to be re- noticed to allow open comments and to revise the action or change the conditions of approval. Cm. Zika suggested if the Applicant for Thrifty Car Rental was concerned about the $470 fee, he could appeal to the City Council. Mr. Henrickson indicated that he had a working partnership with Montgomery Ward and he had accepted the fee since he will impact the streets. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Tong indicated that the City Council would be having budget hearings on June lst and 2nd which is earlier than usual. He asked the Commission if their May 17th meeting could be shifted to either the 25th or 26th of May. The Commission decided to change the May 17th meeting to Tuesday, May 25th. Mr. Tong noted that at the March 8th City Council meeting, the Business Task Force reviewed the outdoor sales issue. The Council initiated a Zoning Ordinance study and, for the interim, allowed outdoor sales to be processed as an Administrative Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Tong indicated the Council would be reviewing the Hansen Hill Development Agreement on March 22nd and the Goals & Objectives on March 23rd. The Eastern Dublin workshop would be held on March 30th. This was not a joint meeting and would be facilitated to clearly identify the issues on the project (i.e., Alternative #2; Doolan Canyon, contour lines, etc.) Regular Meeting PCM-1993-15 March 15, 1993 [3-15min] . • • ' ~ • Cm. Zika had concerns with the job/housing balance for the Eastern Dublin project. Mr. Tong stated that the City was required to "consider" a job/housing balance. This workshop meeting is to review disagreements on various issues. Another meeting is scheduled for April 20th. Staff will need additional direction from the City Council in order to go forward with the project. COMMISSIONER'S CONCERNS Cm. North indicated that Wayne's Gun Shop van was operable; however had not been moved for some time. He noted the Bay Area Air Management Board letter received and was concerned that the Commission was receiving correspondence late and requested as much notice as possible. Cm. Zika suggested that a mailbox be set up in the Planning offices so that the Commission could pick up mail whenever possible. Staff noted this request and would set up a mailbox system for the Commission. Cm. Zika thanked the Commission and Staff for the outstanding parade held on Saturday. He felt that this celebration was the best yet. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~ lannin Commissio Chairperson ~ Laurence L. Tong Planning Director Regular Meeting PCM-1993-16 March 15, 1993 [3-15min]