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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-27-2006 PC Minutes Planning Comll1ission Minutes CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL A special meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 in the Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Chair Schaub called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Present: Chair Schaub, Vice Chair Wehrenberg, Commissioners King and Fasulkey; Jeri Ram, Community Development Director; Mary Jo Wilson, Planning Manager; Michael Porto, Consultant Planner; and Rhonda Franklin, Recording Secretary. Absent: Cm. Biddle ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - NONE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The June 12, 2006 minutes were approved as submitted. Cm. Fasulkey abstained from the vote due to his absence during the June 12, 2006 meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS 8.1 P A 06-013 Alcosta Shell Service Station ExpansionfRemodel Rezone / CUP / SDR - The Applicant requests RezoninyConditional Use Permit and Site Development Review approval to demolish the existing car wash, cashier kiosk, fuel dispensers and canopy cover and construct a new 2,162 square foot convenience store, a 1,264 square foot automated car wash, and six new fuel dispensers with a new canopy cover at 8999 San Ramon Road. This item is continued to a future Planning Commission meeting. Chair Schaub acknowledged that the item has been continued to a future Planning Commission meeting. 8.2 P A 06-031 Schaefer RanchjDiscovery Bay Builders - Request for a Stage 2 Planned Development Plan and Site Development Review. Chair Schaub asked for the Staff Report. Y[anniug Commission 'R~filJr.1r ,Meeting 61 June 27, 201)(, Mr. Michael Porto, Consultant Planner, presented the specifics of the project as outlined in the Staff Report. Chair Schaub asked about emergency vehicle access roads. Mr. Porto stated that there would be two roads on which emergency vehicles could access the project. Cm. King asked about the turret style of architecture. Mr. Porto gave examples of other architectural designs that include the turret style. Cm. Fasulkey asked if the home designers could put faux windows on the blank walls of the proposed homes to break up the massing. Mr. Porto stated that the designers are proposing to incorporate real windows into the blank walls of the homes. Chair Schaub opened the public hearing. Mr. Doug Chen, Project Manger with Discovery Builders, stated that he was very grateful for the opportunity to bring this project to Dublin. He thanked Staff for guiding them through the planning process. He further stated that Staff was wonderful to work with. Mr. Dana Owyoung, Director of Product Development and Project Manager with Discovery Builders, stated his reasons for having the project approved. He stated that the turret is a Spanish Colonial style of architecture. Cm. Fasulkey asked about the targeted sales price of the largest homes. Mr. Owyoung stated that the homes would be on estate lots and would be semi-custom built. He further stated that the homes would be over a million dollars. Vice Chair Wehrenberg stated that she likes the project and that the overall design is very good. She asked if any Heritage trees could be preserved or saved during the grading process. Mr. Chen stated that they are only removing trees that are within the limits of grading. He stated that they are grading about 120 acres of the 500-acre site. He further stated that mitigation measures are in place for the trees and animal species that will be displaced. Vice Chair Wehrenberg asked if the mitigation measures would require the developers to replace trees that have been removed. Mr. Chen stated that additional trees would be planted within the buffered (open) space areas of the site. He stated that the buffered space areas would be placed under conservation easement or dedicated to the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD). Chair Schaub suggested that the developers should plant sizable trees that can withstand being eaten by deer. Mr. James Springer, with Nuvis Landscaping, explained that landscaping in the buffered and mitigated areas would be near-native and similar to what currently exists in the area. He stated that they do not have any intentions of planting anything less than 15 gallons. Pfanning Comtul..\Ti\m 'R~{l1l wr ,'deet ing 62 :June 27; 2006 Cm. Fasulkey asked about the types of Oak trees that would be planted. Mr. Springer stated that Staff has been very instrumental in helping to determine the best plant species for the area. Cm. Fasulkey asked if anything would be required of the developer if the trees do not survive. Chair Schaub added that there could be problems with boron once the top soil is removed. Mr. Chen stated that they are stockpiling the fertile soil and saving it for use as top soil for landscaping. He further stated that they are subject to a performance criteria mitigation monitoring plan that requires them to 1) set aside a fund for an agency that would oversee the performance of the implemented mitigated measures, and 2) post a performance bond with resource agencies to achieve a minimal level of performance. Vice Chair Wehrenberg clarified that landscaping around the houses would not be covered under the mitigation measures, and Mr. Chen agreed. Cm. King asked if the wetlands would be fenced off, and Mr. Chen said yes. Cm. King asked if the Open Space areas would be open to the public. Mr. Chen stated that the designated trail areas would be open to the public. Cm. King asked if Donlon Point is included in the Schaefer Ranch property and if it would be open to the public, and Mr. Chen said yes. Cm. King disclosed that he would be meeting with Mr. Chen tomorrow to view the trails in the area. Mr. Jim Young, resident at 7551 Brigadoon Way, asked if the ridge between California Highlands and Schaefer Ranch is protected by the East Bay Regional Park District. Cm. King said no and further stated that the ridge requires voter approval by the citizens of Dublin before houses can be built on the ridgeline. Vice Chair Wehrenberg asked if there were any other planned developments for west Dublin, and Mr. Porto said no. Cm. Fasulkey pointed out that development on the ridgeline is not impossible; however, all steps have been taken to try to protect the ridgeline property. Mr. Young asked if there would be a traffic signal installed near the bottom of Brigadoon Way. Mr. Porto stated that a traffic signal is not conditioned for that location. Mr. Jon Milelli, resident at 7573 Brigadoon Way, asked about the location of the Calaveras Fault. Mr. Porto stated that the Calaveras Fault is located near the intersection of San Ramon Road and Amador Valley. Mr. Milelli asked who would be responsible for the costs to install the sewer system along Dublin Boulevard. Mr. Porto stated that sewer and water is controlled by Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD). Mr. Milelli encouraged the Planning Commission to tour the project site. Cm. Fasulkey explained that he is very familiar with the project area and thanked Mr. Milelli for the suggestion. Chair Schaub commented that he is quite satisfied with how our environment is being protected by all of the agencies involved in environmental protection. PFanniug Commission 'Rf{luwr ,'deeting 63 :J nUl? 27, 2006 Ms. Linda Bailey, resident at 7403 Brigadoon Way, expressed her support of the project and her concern with the anticipated increase in traffic as a result of the project. Chair Schaub stated that based on traffic studies, once the Schaefer Ranch project is complete, the traffic on Dublin Boulevard should be less than the traffic on Silvergate Drive. Chair Schaub closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission expressed their satisfaction with the project and thanked the homeowners in the area for attending the meeting. On a motion by Vice Chair Wehrenberg, seconded by Cm. Fasulkey, and by a vote of 4-0-1with Cm. Biddle absent, the Planning Commission adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 06-016 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SCHAEFER RANCH PROJECT PA 06-031 RESOLUTION NO. 06-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS A, B, C, AND D WITHIN AN EXISTING PD-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PA 94-028) LOCATED IN THE WESTERLY PORTION OF THE CITY KNOWN AS SCHAEFER RANCH P A 06-031 NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE OTHER BUSINESS 10.1 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from the Planning Commission and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by the Planning Commission related to meetings attended at City Expense (AB 1234). The Planning Commission did not have any items to report. (p[anning Commission 'Rf{l11r.1r c'deeting 64 ,711.ne 2(~ 2006 ADTOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:07p.m. Respectfully submitted, (P[anning Commission 1(~{lutar c'deeting 65 S line 27, 2006