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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-26-2001 PC MinutesA regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, June 26, 2001, in the Dublin Civic Center City Council Chambers. Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners, Johnson, Musser, and Fasulkey; Eddie Peabody Jr., Community Development Director; Jeri Ram, Planning Manager; Michael Porto, Planning Consultant; Janet Harbin, Senior Planner; and Maria Carrasco, Recording Secretary. Absent: Cm. Jennings and Cm. Nassar Mr. Peabody introduced Jeff Ram, Planning Manager. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Johnson led the Commission, Staff and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The minutes from the June 10, 2001 meeting were approved as submitted. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING- 8.1 99-032 Summerhili/Silveria Stage 1 Planned Development Rezone and Development Plan. The applicant is proposing to place 229 single-family homes on 103.1 acres located south and east of the intersection of Tassajara Road and Fallon Road. (Staff recommends continuing thepublic hearing to the July 10, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.) Mr. Peabody asked the Commission to continue the public heating to the July 10, 2001 Planning Commission meeting. 41 Planning Commission June 26, 2001 Regular tMeeting Cm. Johnson opened the public hearing and asked if anyone had any questions or comments; hearing none he closed the public hearing and asked for a motion to continue the public hearing to July 10, 2001. On motion by Cm. Musser, and seconded by Cm. Fasulkey, through a vote of 3-0-2, with Cm. Jennings and Nassar absent, the Planning Commission continued PA 99-032 Summerhill/Silveria Stage 1 Planned Development Prezoning and Development Plan to the July 10, 2001 Planning Commission meeting. 8.2 PA 01-004 Toll Brothers - Dublin Ranch Areas A-6 & A-7 Development Agreement. An ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Toll Brothers for areas A-6 and A-7 neighborhoods of Dublin Ranch. Cm. Johnson asked for the staff report. Mr. Porto presented the staff report. He advised the Commission that a Development Agreement is required by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. This project is part of Dublin Ranch Area A comprised of 369+/- acres of mixed-use development including Single Family Residential, Open Space / Golf Course with appurtenant structures, and a Neighborhood Recreation Facility. The Planning Commission, on April 24, 2001 approved a Site Development Review for Areas A-6 and A-7. The Tentative Maps, (Tract 7141 - Neighborhood A-6 and Tract 7142 - Neighborhood A-7) setting the lot patterns for these subdivisions were approved by the Planning Commission on July 25, 2000 (Resolutions 00-42 and 00-43). Dublin Ranch Areas A-6 and A-7 are located east of Fallon Road and somewhat southeasterly of the existing L-5 subdivisions of Dublin Ranch Phase I. The open lands of Jordan and Bankhead are to the east. Proposed Holes 13, 14, 15 and 16 of the Golf Course are directly adjacent to these subdivisions to the north. The project area is entirely vacant with no structures. Grading has occurred to create the proposed lots and streets. Upon completion of the Development Agreement process by the City Council, building permits can be issued unless a "special" agreement is created. The City Attorney drafted the proposed Developmem Agreement with input from City Staff, Toll Brothers and their attorneys. The Development Agreement sets forth the agreements between the parties in relation to many items, including, but not limited to, infrastructure construction and phasing, and the payment of various required impact fees. The Development Agreement becomes effective for a term of five years from the date it is recorded. The Development Agreement runs with the land and the rights there under can be assigned. The main points of the Development Agreement can be found in Exhibit A of Attachment 1, Development Agreement and are highlighted below: Cm. Fasulkey asked how the City ensures the deferment of areas does not cause a negative impact elsewhere. Mr. Porto explained that in order for Toll Brothers to move forward they are required to do improvement plans for areas such as drainage easement, roads, etc. Toll Brothers will have to bond for those ~[annin~ Commission 42 .Tune fi~, 2001 q~egu~ar ~eeting 2-~ improvements before they can move forward. The process of design and bonding will assure the improvements are constructed. Cm. Musser stated there are traffic improvements that are left up to discretion of Public Works Director. He asked for clarification from staff that if a deterioration on traffic improvements, the Public Works Director will require the developer to put in those improvements. Mr. Porto stated there are standard conditions from Public Works. At such times as it's warranted, and determined by the Public Works Director through a level of service study for a particular intersection, the director can call the bonds for those particular items and pay for the construction of that particular intersection. Cm. Johnson asked if there were any other questions; hearing none he opened the public hearing. He asked if the applicant or the public wished to speak on the item; hearing none he closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. On motion by Cm. Fasulkey, seconded by Cm. Musser, and through a vote of 3-0-2, with Cm. Jennings and Nassar absent, the Plarming Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 01 - 12 RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PA 01-004 TOLL BROTHERS - DUBLIN RANCH AREAS A-6 & A-7 8.3 West Dublin BART Specific Plan Amendment for Crown Chevrolet and Enea/HHH Properties. Cm. Johnson asked for the staff report. Ms. Harbin advised the Planning Commission that the City Council asked staff to arnend the West Dublin BART Specific Plan for changes in the land use plan, floor area ratio (FAR) for Crown Chevrolet and Enea/HHH Investment properties. The City Council directed staff to analyze inclusion of approximately 20 acres of adjacent property known as the Enea Plaza and adjacent office development within the Specific Plan area boundaries along with the property owners request to increase the FAR for that property. Crown requested FAR of 2.5 to construct a 10~12 story office building. Staff has evaluated the requests based on economic and traffic analyzes prepared by consultants, and recommends that a Specific Plan Amendment be recommended for adoption by the City Council to change the FAR to 1.00 for both properties, revise the Land Use Concept map in the Plan to reflect the projected uses, and include the Enea and office properties at the end of Amador Plaza Road within the planning area boundaries. Based on the studies prepared for the requests to amend the West Dublin BART Specific Plan, a modification in the FAR for the subject properties, revisions to the Land Use Concept, and a revision to the Plan boundaries is appropriate at this time. The proposed changes would be in conformance with the intent of the Specific Plan to create a visual urban environment in close proximity to public transit facilities and transportation corridors. Ms. Harbin asked the Commission if they had any questions. 43 W[anninlI Commission June ~, 2001 ~liu[ar tMeetin~ 2_ ~ Cm. Johnson asked if the property owners indicated any plans for redevelopment. Ms. Harbin responded that Crown Chevrolet plans to remove their building to construct an office and retail structure. Mr. Enea may change to a different type of development in the future and HHH Investments has not proposed any plans. Cm. Johnson asked who owned the old Micro Dental site. Ms. Harbin responded the owners are HHH Investments and Dougherty trust. Cm. Johnson asked if a hotel is proposed for the area. Ms. Harbin stated the Phase I development plan includes a footprint of a hotel. Cm. Johnson asked if the hotel will be the maximum height of 8-stories. Ms. Harbin stated yes. Cm. Johnson asked if there were any other questions. Cm. Fasulkey asked for clarification on FAR and the building height. Ms. Harbin stated Crown Chevrolet has requested an FAR of 2.5 which could create 534,000 square feet of building area and would be approximately 14 times greater in size than the existing building. The maximum height for the area is 8 stories and staff is recommending a FAR of 1 to maintain the 8-story height limit. Cm. Johnson asked if there were any other questions from the Commission or the public. Joma Jones, resident asked ifa parking structure would be built for the project. Ms. Harbin stated a parking structure is not proposed at this time. Cm. Johnson asked for a motion. On motion by Cm. Musser, seconded by Cm. Fasulkey, and through a vote of 3-0-2, with Cm. Jennings and Nassar absent, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION NO. 01 - 13 RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN FOR PA 01-024 &[annintI Commission 44 June gl"Jj 2001 q(egufar ~leet~ng ~ ~ NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Peabody discussed the upcoming Planning Commission meeting schedule. ADOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. P~ing c~oh Chairperson AT · Community Development Director ®[anning Commisston 45 June /~J, 2001 q(egufar ~eetmg 2~