HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.12.2023 PC Minutes MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: September 12, 2023
DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 1
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, September
12, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Jeff Baker, Community
Development Director.
1. Call to Order
Attendee Name Title Status
Renata Tyler Planning Commission Chair Absent
Stephen Wright Planning Commission Vice Chair Absent
Catheryn Grier Planning Commissioner Present
Janine Thalblum Planning Commissioner Present
Matthew Aini Planning Commissioner Present
Wahida Rashid Alternate Planning Commissioner Present
Nicholas Ochoa Alternate Planning Commissioner Present
In absence of the chair and vice chair the Planning Commissioners voted for an
alternate chair to run the meeting.
On a motion by Commissioner Grier, seconded by Commissioner Aini and by
unanimous vote, the Planning Commission selected Commissioner Thalblum to be the
alternate chair for the meeting.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Catheryn Grier
SECOND: Matthew Aini
AYES: Matthew Aini, Catheryn Grier, Nicholas Ochoa, Janine Thalblum,
Wahida Rashid
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of allegiance was recited by the Planning Commission and Staff.
3. Oral Communications
3.1. Public Comment – None
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4. Consent Calendar
4.1. Approve the Minutes of the August 22, 2023, Planning Commission Meeting
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Catheryn Grier
SECOND: Nicholas Ochoa
AYES: Matthew Aini, Catheryn Grier, Janine Thalblum, Nicholas Ochoa,
Wahida Rashid
5. Written Communication – None
6. Public Hearing
6.1 Downtown Dublin Preferred Vision Implementation General Plan and
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Amendments
Jeff Baker, Community Development Director, introduced Amy Million, Principal
Planner.
Amy Million, Principal Planner, gave a presentation and answered questions posed by
the Commissioners.
Alternate Chair Thalblum opened the public hearing.
Upon receiving no public comment, Alternate Chair Thalblum closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Commissioner Aini, seconded by Commissioner Grier and by
unanimous vote, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 23-07
“Recommending that the City Council amend the General Plan and Downtown Dublin
Specific Plan to increase the residential development potential by 465 units, decrease
the non-residential square footage permitted by 300,000 square feet, increase the
height and floor area ratio in “The Core” area of the Retail District and amend the design
standards and allowable uses.”
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Matthew Aini
SECOND: Catheryn Grier
AYES: Matthew Aini, Catheryn Grier, Nicholas Ochoa, Janine Thalblum,
Wahida Rashid
6.2 Quarry Lane Performing Arts Center (PLPA-2021-00041
Jeff Baker, Community Development Director, gave a presentation and answered
questions posed by the Commissioners.
Alternate Chair Thalblum opened the public hearing.
Jaz Hayer gave public comment.
Niket Vakharia gave public comment.
Diya Jain gave public comment.
Poluk Sharma gave public comment.
Alternate Chair Thalblum closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Alternate Commissioner Ochoa, seconded by Alternate Commissioner
Rashid and by unanimous vote, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 23-
08 “Recommending the City Council adopt a resolution approving a supplemental
mitigated negative declaration, adopt an ordinance amending a Planned Development
Zoning District with related Stage 1 and stage 2 Development Plans, and adopt a
resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit and site development review permit for a
new Performing Arts Center at the Quarry Lane School 6237 & 6363 Tassajara Road”
with the addition of the Design Set Plans dated December 10, 2021 in Exhibit A to
Exhibit C, and with the following additional Condition of Approval: “The applicant shall
work with Staff to ensure the new driveway is designed to facilitate right-in-only vehicle
movements from Tassajara Road.”
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Nicholas Ochoa
SECOND: Wahida Rashid
AYES: Matthew Aini, Catheryn Grier, Nicholas Ochoa, Janine Thalblum,
Wahida Rashid
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7. Unfinished Business – None
8. New Business – None
9. Other Business – None
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Alternate Chairperson Thalblum at 7:48 PM.
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Jeff Baker
Community Development Director