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CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, January 25, 2005, in
the Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Chair Schaub called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Schaub, Commissioner's Biddle, King, Fasulkey, and Wehrenberg; Jeri Ram, Planning
Manager; Janet Harbin, Senior Planner; Charity Wagner, Associate Planner; Pierce Macdonald, Associate
Planner; Mamie Nuccio, Associate Planner and Maria Carrasco, Recording Secretary.
ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Janet Lockhart welcomed Bob Fasulkey back to the Planning Commission and looks forward to
his sage advice. She thanked the new Commissioners doing such an excellent job at their first Planning
Commission meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATION -
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - December 14, 2004 and January 11, 2005 - The minutes were
approved as submitted.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 P A 04-048 Dublin Toyota Vehicle Storage Lot - Conditional Use Permit - This is a
request to operate a vehicle storage lot located at 6459 Dublin Court, to accommodate up
to 40 used vehicles to be sold in connection with Dublin Toyota.
Chair Schaub asked for the staff report.
Charity Wagner, Associate Planner presented the staff report and explained that this was a continued
item from the December 14, 2004 meeting. The project is a request to approve a conditional use permit to
allow a vehicle storage lot for Dublin Toyota. At the December 14, 2004 meeting, opposition was
expressed by an adjacent property owner so the case was continued to a date uncertain.
The proposed storage lot is a vacant parcel located at the terminus of Dublin Court, just north of the
existing Toyota dealership. The property is zoned M-1 which allows vehicle storage lots, subject to the
approval of a conditional use permit. This parcel is owned by Cal Trans and was most recently used to
store modular office trailers.
Toyota leased this property from Cal Trans in October, 2004 with the intent of improving the property to
accommodate storage of up to 40 used vehicles. The proposed improvements include repairing the chain
link fence, installation of security lights and resurfacing the cracked asphalt as needed. Condition # 16 of
the draft resolution also requires that applicant to complete the sidewalk connection between the
existing Toyota dealership lot and the proposed vehicle storage lot.
When evaluating vehicle storage lots, Staff considers 4 key land use issues.
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First, Staff considers the proposed location. The subject site is an awkwardly shaped parcel located at the
terminus of a cul-de-sac in a commercialj industrial zone. The shape and size of the subject property
makes the property relatively unfit for development.
Second, Staff considers if the storage lot is compatible with surrounding land uses. The parcel is a vacant
industrial parcel and is located immediately north of the affiliated dealership. Surrounding land uses
include industrial, commercial and auto related uses.
Third, with regard to activity, the applicant does not intend to, nor would it be permitted to, wash,
detail, sell modify or repair cars within the storage lot. The intent of the proposed lot is to store used
vehicles that will be sold in connection with Dublin Toyota. The applicant has indicated that the vehicle
storage lot will not result in an increase of employees.
Fourth, Staff considers visibility and screening of the vehicles. The vehicles would not be visible from
Dougherty Road because the parcel is situated down slope from the Interstate 580 interchange. Vehicles
will be visible from Dublin Court right of way as the applicant proposes to maintain the existing chain
link fence.
Since the planning commission meeting in December 2004, a representative for Dublin Toyota, Guy
Houston, has met with the adjacent property owners, namely Mr. Plisskin of Dublin Station, who
attended the previous hearing to express his opposition. Mr. Houston has submitted a letter outlining
their discussions and means for resolving any parking conflicts that were discussed at the previous
hearing. As a result of their discussions, Mr. Plisskin has submitted a letter in support of the proposed
vehicle storage lot. Both Mr. Houston's and Mr. Plisskin's letters are included as Attachment 6
Also of note, since the December 2004 meeting, Staff has modified condition #8 to allow the chain link
fence without slats along Dublin Court. Staff feels that a chain link fence is sufficient because Dublin
Court is not a highly trafficked street and the chain link would provide a clear view of activity within the
lot.
Based on the rather innocuous location and the limited activity proposed, Staff continues to recommend
approval of this conditional use permit for vehicle storage in connection with Dublin Toyota. Ms.
Wagner concluded her presentation and was available for questions.
Chair Schaub asked if there were any questions for Staff; hearing none he opened the public hearing. He
stated that anyone that wishes to speak should organize their comments and keep within 3-4 minutes.
He appreciates everyone's opinions. They are looking for facts that help the Commission make better
decisions regarding the projects under review. He stated that once the public hearing is closed, it will not
be reopened unless the majority of Planning Commission agrees to reopen it.
Assemblyman Guy Houston, representing Dublin Toyota stated they agree with Staff's presentation and
with the conditions 100%. They met with Dublin Station owner, Mr. Plisskin, to discuss the parking
issues between the two properties. They have agreed to have an ongoing program educating Dublin
Toyota's employees. They are going to implement a parking policy and communicate it to the
employees on an annual basis, which is acceptable to Mr. Plisskin. The parking policy will be included
in the Dublin Toyota employee manual. The other issue that was raised was the issue of garbage
collection and parked cars along Dublin Court. They investigated with Waste Management and found
that garbage was collected Monday through Friday for one or more tenants usually between 3 and 4 in
the morning. He stated that talking to the drivers; the cars parked along Dublin Court belong to
commuters. There has been, on occasion, a car has been parked for 3-4 days. The drivers have been
instructed to call Dublin Police Services and have the car towed away to carryon with their collection.
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They have found that the CHP uses Dublin Court as a drop off for disabled vehicles from the freeway;
but it happens very seldom. They can solve the problem of the commuters parking there by posting a
sign that states no parking between 2 a.m and 6 a.m. These solutions seemed to satisfy Mr. Plisskin.
They know that these issues are separate from the proposed application but they felt it was important to
Dublin Station and Dublin Toyota to find a good solution to their problems. They also felt it was
important to read the solutions into the record. He stated that he would appreciate the Commission's
support and asked if there were any questions.
Cm. Schaub asked if there were any other speakers; hearing none he closed the public hearing.
Cm. King thanked Assemblyman Houston for his role in resolving that situation.
Cm. Wehrenberg stated she appreciates the good neighbor effort they extended towards with Mr.
Plisskin in resolving the matter.
Cm. Schaub commented that there will be a change to the sidewalk. He suggested that the chain link
fence be removed and to complete the wrought iron fence that is going from the rental yard. It would
make a nice looking court.
Cm. Biddle stated it is a good use for this piece of property. There is the potential that it may become a
public nuisance and it would be better to have it occupied.
Cm. Schaub asked for a motion.
On motion by Cm. Fasulkey, seconded by Cm. King, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission
unanimously adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH AN
AUTOMOBILF/VEHICLE STORAGE LOT FOR DUBLIN TOYOTA
AT 6459 DUBLIN COURT, PA 04-048
8.2 P A 02-024 Pfieffer Ranch Investors II, Inc. - Development Agreement for Silveria Ranch
(Pinn Brothers Homes) to construct 254 multi-family and single-family residential units
within the northem portion of the Eastem Dublin Specific Plan area on 93.4 acres located
at the southeast and northeast of the intersection of Tassajara Road and the future
extension of Fallon Road.
Chair Schaub opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report.
Janet Harbin, Senior Planner presented the staff report. She explained that the project is for a
development agreement for Silveria Ranch. On October 21, 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 15-03 approving a Planned Development Rezoning and Stage 2 Development Plan, for the Silveria
Ranch, located within the Eastem Dublin Specific Plan area. This approval established the final zoning
for a 93.4 acre property currently owned by Pfieffer Ranch Investors II, Ine., and proposed for
development by Pinn Brothers Fine Homes. Additionally, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution
No. 03-48 approving the Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Site Development Review for the project. The
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Planned Development rezoning and the Eastem Dublin Specific Plan require that a Development
Agreement be approved prior to the issuance of building permits for the development of the property.
The benefit to the City of entering into a Development Agreement with the property owner is that the
document is a contract that ensures that the goals of the Eastem Dublin Specific Plan are met and the
infrastructure facilities for the area are constructed with each development phase. Additionally, it
ensures that dedications of property and easements are made, project phasing is followed, the
appropriate fees are paid for the development, and any additional terms of the agreement are met as the
development proceeds.
The agreement has been drafted and negotiated with the owners on record for the property, Pfieffer
Ranch Investors, Ine. The property owners are represented by Alan Pinn of Pinn Brothers Fine Homes
for purposes of this application. Pinn Brothers Fine Homes is also the Developer of this proposed
subdivision. This Development Agreement covers all four development phases of construction of
Tentative Tract 7441 for the Silveria Ranch Project. The term of the development agreement is for five
years. There are two side agreements; one is a letter of agreement dated January 13, 2005 between
Pfieffer Ranch Investors and Robert Nielsen Jr. to bring resolution to the concerns he expressed about the
project's effect on his property and the businesses he operates there. The City Council requested that
Pinn Brothers provide the following: 1) grant an access easement to the Nielsen property from the
development; 2) improve the granted access easement area; and, 3) relocate 11 existing parking spaces on
the property.
After several months of negotiation with Mr. Nielsen and determining the cost of the various items
needed to alleviate his concems, Pinn Brothers Fine Homes has reached an agreement with Mr. Nielsen
to pay him $180,000 to cover the projected costs. Mr. Nielsen and Pinn Brothers Fine Homes have
negotiated a side agreement in the form of a Letter of Agreement dated January 13, 2005 for this amount
to be paid and the associated conditions of payment. Mr. Nielsen may then implement the
improvements to his property in accordance with his business schedule, timing and need.
The second side agreement has to do with the Golden Eagle mitigation measures. Ms. Harbin stated that
this particular project comes under the Eastem Dublin Specific Plan and the EIR that was prepared for
that plan. There are certain mitigations within the plan to preserve golden eagles and their habitat. To
alleviate the concems of the City's biologist and to further preserve the Golden Eagle habitat, Pinn
Brothers Fine Homes desires to make certain contributions to the City for the implementation of
mitigation measures for further preservation beyond that required by the East Dublin Specific Plan EIR,
of the Golden Eagle nesting and habitat areas by installing and maintaining an "Eagle Cam," or video
camera, installed for visual monitoring of the eagle nesting site on the City's website during the nesting
season for a period of three years to ensure that the birds are not disturbed.
The implementation of these additional preservation measures constitutes a minor change in the project
and environmental review under CEQA guidelines Section 15164(a), and will have no adverse
significant impact on the species that was not addressed in the previous EIR. All other environmental
impacts of this project were fully addressed in the Eastem Dublin EIR and the addenda mentioned
above, and no new significant information has arisen for this project during the preparation of the
Development Agreement, which would require further environmental review.
Ms. Harbin stated there are two changes to the resolution. In the first paragraph there is a line that
addresses the permanent open space and conservation easement, and Staff is adding to that line "or
similar legal instrument." In paragraph three, Staff has added the word - voluntarily to the last sentence.
Staff also deleted from paragraph three, the sentence stating as discussed in the accompanying staff report
and referenced in the subject Development Agreement.
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Staff recommends for the Planning Commission to adopt the resolution recommending that the City
Council approve the development agreement.
Chair Schaub asked if there were any questions for Staff.
Cm. King asked about the description of eagle protection zone.
Ms. Harbin stated that the eagle protection zone is in the Eastem Dublin Specific Plan and there is a map
in that plan, which delineates that zone. Within that zone there shall be no grading or development
during the nesting season for the golden eagle.
Dale Garren, 5039 Preston Ave., Livermore, stated he is representing the applicant. They would like to
thank Staff and are in full agreement with the Staff report and all the conditions.
Cm. Schaub closed the public hearing.
Cm. Wehrenberg asked if there is Staff to monitor the golden eagle.
Ms. Harbin stated she would be the Staff person and would periodically monitor it during the nesting
season. She explained that there is the potential to start a program with the University of California,
Davis to do some monitoring also.
Cm. Fasulkey commended Staff on such a creative solution.
Cm. King liked the idea of starting a program with u.e. Davis to monitor the eagle.
Cm. Wehrenberg asked for clarification on the camera and where it would be located.
Ms. Harbin stated it is a small camera that will be mounted on the water tank up the hill from the tree
site.
Cm. Biddle asked the scheduling of the project.
Ms. Ram stated their plans are in and they want to get started as soon as possible. Construction may
occur as soon as this spring
On motion by Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Wehrenberg, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission
adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 05 -05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PA 02-024 SILVERIA RANCH,
PFIEFFER RANCH INVESTORS II, INC. (PINN BROTHERS FINE HOMES)
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8.3 PA 04-046 Dublin Gateway Medical Center (Triad Partners, Inc.) - Conditional Use
Permit and Site Develoopment Review. The Applicant, Triad Partners, me., is
proposing to construct approximately 179,000 square feet of medical offices and
associated uses on 7.139.± acres of land within the Koll Dublin Corporate Center located
at the southwest comer of Dublin Boulevard and Tassajara Road (Apn 986-0016-015)
Chair Schaub opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report.
Marnie Nuccio, Associate Planner presented the staff report and advised the Commission that the
proposed project is for the Dublin Gateway Medical Center. She stated that attachments 3 and 4 had
some pages missing when originally copied and Staff has provided the Commission with those missing
pages to have full copies of those documents.
Ms. Nuccio stated that in November 1998, the Planning Commission approved a Tentative Parcel Map
and Site Development Review for a 372:. acre parcel to create the Koll Dublin Corporate Center, located
south of Dublin Boulevard between John Monego Court and Tassajara Road within the Eastem Dublin
Specific Plan Area. In December 1998, the City Council adopted an Ordinance approving a Stage 1 and 2
Planned Development Rezone and together with the Planning Commission approvals, established the
land uses and development standards for the Koll Dublin Corporate Center.
Phase I was constructed in 2000-2001 and phase II is the proposed project before the Planning
Commission. The project will be located on 7.139+ acres of land at the southwest corner of Dublin
Boulevard and Tassajara Road. The Project proposes the construction of three, 3-story buildings (178,000
square feet) and a 4-level parking structure rather than the 6-story building (178,849 square feet)
previously approved for the site. The decision to reduce the number of stories was thought to be a better
design when taking into consideration the scale of existing buildings on surrounding properties. The
existing Koll Dublin Corporate Center office buildings to the south of the site are 4-stories high and there
are two, existing single-story banks to the west (Bank of America) and north (Wells Fargo). The Koll
Center has a Planned Development zoning designation. Within the Planned Development zoning, the
permitted and conditional uses are set forth for the site. The permitted uses proposed for the project
include a variety of health services, professional offices, a café and general retail. The conditional uses
proposed are an indoor recreational facility, a massage component, outdoor seating, request for a
reduction in parking and a minor amendment to the adopted Planned Development zoning.
Based on preliminary floor plans and approximate square footages of the uses within Phase I of the
Project, it is estimated that 679 parking stalls would be required in accordance with the Zoning
Ordinance. As discussed in a previous section, Parking Reductions for an Individual Use, the parking study
conducted by TJKM Transportation Consultants concluded that the amount of parking proposed for
Phase I, 459 spaces, would be adequate to serve the Lifestyle Rx Wellness Center and Medical Office
Building One. Parking for Phase I would be provided on a surface parking lot located generally on the
westem and southem portions of the site. Approximately thirty-seven parking stalls would be located
on the south side of Koll Center Drive.
This application has been reviewed by applicable City departments and agencies and their comments
have been incorporated into the Project and the recommended conditions of Project approval. The
proposed Project is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and Eastem Dublin Specific Plan, and the
Planned Development Zoning for the Koll Dublin Corporate Center and represents an appropriate
project for the site.
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Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution approving 04-046 Dublin Gateway
Medical Center Conditional Use Permit/Site Development Review, with project plans attached as
Exhibit A. Ms. Nuccio stated she was available to answer questions.
Cm. King asked where the motor vehicle access would be to the parking area.
Ms. Nuccio showed the entrances on the PowerPoint presentation.
Cm. King asked about traffic flow for the area.
Ms. Nuccio stated that the parking study did do a trip generation analysis and recommendations were
made to improve possible stacking instances. With respect to the parking structure, the parking study
made a few recommendations for onsite circulation. The study did not identify any stacking problems
with the two access points to the structures.
Cm. Wehrenberg stated that during the presentation the garage was described as 3 to 4 levels. She asked
for clarification.
Ms. Nuccio stated that originally the project was proposed as a 4 level parking structure. The 4th level
would accommodate 56 parking stalls. Once the traffic study results were determined, the Applicant's
proposal was in excess of that. They requested that they have the option that when Phase II moves
forward and there is adequate parking on site and there not additional need for those 56 stalls, could
they remove that top level.
Cm. Wehrenberg asked if there is a schedule for the Phase II garage.
Ms. Nuccio stated Staff does not have a schedule for Phase II.
Cm. Wehrenberg asked for clarification on the emergency vehicle access.
Ms. Nuccio said the Deputy Fire Marshal reviewed the plans and indicated that the emergency vehicle
access proposed was acceptable.
Cm. Schaub stated that when working in Pleasanton, the wind would blow through the breezeway that
made it almost impossible to walk through. He suggested for Staff to look into the potential wind
problem that may occur within the proposed corridor.
Cm. Schaub asked if anyone wished to speak.
Joe Carroll, Applicant, 8001 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA stated that they have been working on the
project for awhile. He commended Ms. Nuccio on her efforts and stated they are happy with the results.
Cm. Schaub closed the public hearing.
On motion by Cm.King, seconded by Cm. Biddle by a 5-0 the Planning Commission unanimously
adopted
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RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING PA 04-046 DUBLIN GATEWAY MEDICAL CENTER
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
APN 986-0016-015
Cm. King abstained from item 8.4 and left the meeting.
8.4 PA 04-006 Enea Properties Residential Project on Starward Drive, General Plan
Amendment, Stage 1 and Stage 2 Planned Development Rezoning, Site Development
Review, and a Vesting Tentative Tract Map. Enea Properties requests approval of a
General Plan Amendment from Retail/Office Land Use to a Medium-Density Residential
Land Use, a Stage 1 and 2 Planned Development Rezoning, a Site Development Review,
and a Vesting Tentative Tract Map to allow demolition of an existing 5,268 square foot
office complex and to allow the subsequent construction of 10 single family residential
dwellings and associated improvements located at 7475 Starward Drive.
Chair Shaub opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report.
Ms. Harbin, Senior Planner presented the staff report. She explained that the current application
proposes to demolish the existing 5,268-square-foot office complex to accommodate residential
development of the site. The project Applicant, Enea Properties, requests the following: a General Plan
Amendment to change the land use designation of the site from Retail! Office to Medium Density
Residential (6.1 to 14.0 units per acre); a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Planned Development District Rezoning; a
Vesting Tentative Tract Map (7597); and, Site Development Review to allow construction of 10 detached
single-family homes.
The Applicant proposes two-story homes on individual rectangular lots ranging from 2,143 square feet
to 2,652 square feet, with garages to the rear of the lots accessed by a shared private street to be owned
and maintained by the Homeowners Association for the project. The Applicant/Developer's goal is to
reproduce a traditional "row house" style of development that is typical of older suburban
neighborhoods and neo-traditional development, while providing a detached housing product.
Anticipated sales prices of the residences are expected to be in the range of $550,000 to $600,000.
A Traffic Study was prepared for the project by TJKM (2004), which concluded that fully-occupied, the
10 residences would generate 96 daily trips, with 8 trips in the a.m. peak hour period and 10 trips in the
p.m. peak hour period. In comparison to the residential project, maximum development under the
existing Retail! Office land use designation would be expected to create 220 daily trips, with 31 trips in
the a.m. peak hour and 30 in the p.m. peak hour. The proposed General Plan Amendment would reduce
the potential vehicle trips at the site by limiting the development intensity from that of a retail or
commercial office development to that of a small community of single-family homes.
This application has been reviewed by the applicable City Departments and agencies, and their
comments have been incorporated into the Planned Development Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan, and
the Conditions of Approval for Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7597 and the Site Development Review for
the project. The proposed project is consistent with the Dublin General Plan, and represents an
appropriate project for the site, as it is compatible with the surrounding residential development and
adjacent roadways. The Planning Commission is charged with the approval of Vesting Tentative Tract
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Maps and Site Development Reviews, while the City Council approves re-zonings (Planned
Developments and Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plans) and General Plan Amendments. However,
Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission transfer approval of the Site Development Review
to the City Council in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, as the other related project approvals will
be considered by the City Council. She stated that she was available for questions.
Chair Schaub asked to hear from the Applicant.
Cm. Biddle asked Staff for the dimension of the channel easement.
Ms. Harbin stated it is approximately 20 feet to 25 feet wide.
Chair Schaub asked if the Fire Department is okay with the emergency access.
Ms. Harbin said yes as they have agreed with the proposed plans.
Ananthan Kanagasundaram, Public Works Assistant Civil Engineer, explained that the Fire Marshal
decided that the Fire access to the homes would be from Starward Drive in the event of an emergency.
Cm. Fasulkey asked the reason for putting the entrance drive in the middle area of the property.
Ms. Harbin stated it was determined that it was the best place for the entrance and a better layout of the
property with 5 homes accessed from either side of the roadway. It was also the best location for the
entrance so it wouldn't be adjacent to the flood control channel.
Galen Grant, Architect, 301 Hartz Ave., Danville presented some color boards on the project. He stated
they have paid a lot of attention to the existing neighborhoods and described the architecture, layout
and streetscape features for the project. In response to the question of why the access is in the middle -
the access location is in the middle because it evens out the traffic flow. He addressed the concem raised
by a neighbor about the location of the windows for the proposed project and privacy and stated that
only a portion of the 2nd story window of 1 house would be visible from the existing neighborhood.
Cm. Schaub asked if anyone else wished to speak.
William Atwood, 7872 Oxbow Lane stated he was opposed to the project because the 2nd story window
of the house on lot 1 will interfere with his privacy. In his opinion the two center units will still be
affected by the traffic. He is also concemed with the proposed units being two stories and the issue of
pnvacy.
Chair Schaub closed the public hearing to deliberate. He has concems about the wall that is on the
property to the west and asked why there is not a wall along the channel. Staff stated that a wood fence
is preferred over a block wall. He asked the Commission if they should continue the block wall and run
that along the side of these units.
Cm. Wehrenberg asked if that is the wall along the Schuler homes.
Chair Schaub stated there is a block wall along Schuler but on this project the wall does not continue. He
believes the wall should continue onto this project.
Cm. Biddle asked if a six-foot privacy fence would be better than a concrete wall.
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Chair Schaub stated that concrete would be more substantial and there is one on the other side of the
street along the channel and San Ramon Road for the Schuler Homes development.
Cm. Wehrenberg agreed that a wall or fence should be continued. She proposes that the fence be wood
or chain linked to allow some vegetation to grow in there.
Cm. Biddle stated that a wood fence would eliminate the problem of the lights coming across. A
concrete block is more of an industrial solution.
Chair Schaub stated he reviewed the drawings and felt the French Country design is going to appear
star k.
Cm. Biddle asked if there was a question about a fence on the east side of the property.
Chair Schaub stated that there is a fence on the east side of the property that appears to be coming down.
There are residents currently living there that are going to take the brunt of this disruption once building
starts. He suggested that the fence be looked at sooner than later. The residents deserve a fence that will
preserve their land while construction is going on.
Ms. Harbin stated there is a condition attached to the Site Development Review that states the existing
fence between this development and the adjacent development is damaged or comes down during
construction would be replaced.
Cm. Biddle stated he likes the concept of the infill projects. As Dublin matures and the need for more
moderate, affordable housing the City will be doing these type of projects. He asked if there are houses
in East Dublin with 3 foot setbacks on each side.
Ms. Harbin responded yes.
Cm. Biddle stated he likes the design with the parking along the back that gives an alley affect.
Cm. Wehrenberg stated this is a good opportunity for first time homebuyers. She agreed that she likes
the design.
Cm. Biddle stated he likes this design much better than what is across the street.
Cm. Wehrenberg stated it is a good rezoning project and keeping with the residential uses already in the
neighborhood.
Chair Schaub would like to see Staff work well with the existing residents.
On motion by Cm. Biddle, seconded by Cm. Fasulkey, by a vote of 4-0-0-1 with Cm. King abstaining, the
Planning Commission adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 05-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
FOR THE ENEA PROPERTIES ST ARW ARD ROW RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (P A 04-006)
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RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM
RET All/OFFICE TO MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (6.1 TO 14.0 UNITS PER ACRE)
ENEA PROPERTIES ST ARW ARD ROW RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
(P A 04-006)
RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
TO APPROVE THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT REZONING AND
ST AGE 1 AND STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR P A 04-006,
ENEA PROPERTIES ST ARW ARD ROW PROJECT
RESOLUTION NO. 05-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (No. 7597)
ENEA PROPERTIES ST ARW ARD ROW RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
(P A 04-006)
RESOLUTION NO. 05-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR
ENEA PROPERTIES ST ARW ARD ROW RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
(P A 04-006)
NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
OTHER BUSINESS (Commission/Staff Informational Only Reports)
Chair Schaub stated that he tried to come up with a meeting format and gave a copy of a draft to the
Commissioners for their review.
Cm. Fasulkey stated that he likes to hear from everyone and receive their point of view.
There was discussion amongst the Commissions on how the Planning Commission meetings should run.
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Ms. Ram asked the Commissioners about their availability on February 8th at 5:30 p.m. for a study
seSSIOn.
Cm. Fasulkey stated he may not be available due to traveling for his job. The remaining Commissioners
stated they were available.
Ms. Ram discussed future projects and the League conference with the Commissioners.
ADTOURNMENT - The meeting was adjoumed at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Planning Commission Chairperson
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Planning Manager
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
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January 25, ZOOS