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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-2000 PC MinutesA regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, January 11, 2000, in the Dublin Civic Center City Council Chambers. Cm. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners, Johnson, Hughes, Musser, and Oravetz; Eddie Peabody Jr., Community Development Director; Carol Cirelli, Senior Planner; and Maria Carrasco, Recording Secretary. Absent: Cm. Jeimings 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 November 23, 1999 meeting were approved as submitted. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - 6.1 Election of Chairperson Mr. Peabody stated that this is the time to elect new officers for the year 2000. He assumed the role of Chairperson and entertained nominations for Chairperson. Cm. Hughes nominated Cm. Oravetz for Chairperson. Cm. Musser nominated Cm. Hughes for Chairperson. There was a 2-2 vote. Cm. Oravetz stated that Ralph Hughes should be Chairperson because he has more experience. Mr. Peabody asked if there were any other nominations for Chairperson. Hearing none he closed the request for nominations. A secret ballot was required to determine the Chairperson. Cm. Hughes was elected Chairperson and Cm. Oravetz was elected as Vice-Chairperson. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None Planning Commission January 11, 2000 Regular Meeting 1 PUBLIC HEARING - 8.1 PA 98-068, 98-069 and 98-070 Dublin Ranch Areas F, G and H (Previously known as the Pao Lin Property); General Plan / Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment; Stage I Planned Development Rezone for Areas F (PA 98-068), and H (PA 98-070); Stage I and Stage II Planned Development Rezone for Area G (PA 98-069) Mr. Peabody asked that the public hearing for this project be continued until the meeting of January 25, 2000. On motion by Cm. Oravetz, 2nd by Cm. Musser, the Planning Commission unanimously agreed to continue the project until the meeting of January 25, 2000. 8.2 PA 99-057 Popeye's Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review Cm. Hughes asked for the staff report. Ms. Cirelli stated that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review approval to establish a fast food, drive-through restaurant and to remodel the interior and exterior of an existing 2,226 square foot building located at 7122 Regional Street. The restaurant will contain approximately 40 indoor seats; and 20 outdoor seats for customers. The exterior improvements will involve redesigning the building faqade; upgrading the landscaping; installing new freestanding and wall signs; and slightly modifying the existing on-site circulation. The proposed hours of operation for the restaurant, including drive-through, would be Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. She stated that Staff worked closely with the applicant to resolve concerns with the brightness of the colors chosen for the project. The applicant eliminated the illuminated blue band across the top of the building. This helped to soften the brightness of the building colors. The applicant agreed to install landscape trellises along the northern, southern and western building elevations, which helped to eliminate the "blank wall effect." They will construct a new arched entryway to replace the existing overhang and the columns that are currently there. Staff feels that the architecture and design of the building is now more compatible with the existing uses in the area. Standard Conditions of Approval have been applied to the project and are specified in the resolutions. She concluded her presentation and recommended Planning Commission approval. Cm. Johnson asked how many people will the restaurant accommodate. Ms. Cirelli stated that they may not be able to accommodate 44 people inside as indicated in the staff report. There is still some interior design work needed. Cm. Johnson asked how many parking spaces will be provided? Ms. Cirelli stated the spaces required are 26 and they will provide 27 spaces. Cm. Hughes asked if there are any other questions from Staff. Planning Commission January 11, 2000 Regular Meeting 2 Don Flaner, 1101 Northgate Road, Walnut Creek stated that he has put a lot of effort in with Ms. Cirelli and appreciates all her help. They hope that the project will be an improvement to the site. It is in a difficult area to see and they have tried to come up with ways to increase the notice-ability of the building. Cm. Oravetz asked how many Popeye's are in the Bay Area. Mr. Flaner stated there are seven in the Bay Area and will be adding twenty more. They have purchased a site in Livermore by the new Home Depot. Back east and down south it is a very large organization. Cm. Oravetz asked if they are the new owners of the building they are moving into. Mr. Flaner responded yes. Cm. Hughes asked if anyone had any other questions. Hearing none he closed the public hearing. Cm. Oravetz asked if there is adequate parking on the site. Ms. Cirelli responded yes. Cm. Hughes asked if that was the same amount of parking for the previous business. Ms. Cirelli stated they added two spaces. Cm. Hughes stated that the previous restaurant did not have a parking problem. Cm. Musser stated that he parks there when he goes to Grand Auto. Cm. Johnson asked about the driveway staying open for access to the property to the north. Ms. Cirelli stated that it is for emergency access. The City likes to connect commercial parcels with one another. For the time being the applicant can install a temporary gate so cars will not go through the project property to the empty lot. In the future an easement does need to be recorded once the See's property gets developed. Cm. Hughes asked if there is a time line for the See's property. Mr. Peabody said there have been several proposals for the site, but nothing has followed through. Cm. Hughes asked if it will be a retail outlet for See's? Mr. Peabody responded no. The last proposal was a restaurant. Cm. Johnson asked if they owned the entire "L" shaped lot. Mr. Peabody responded yes. Cm. Hughes asked if there was some type of historical significance to the property. Planning Commission January 11, 2000 Regular Meeting 3 Ms. Cirelli stated that there is an oak tree that is very old. Cm. Hughes thought there was something there that had a historical significance. Ms. Cirelli stated that she was not aware of anything on that lot. On motion by Cm. Johnson and 2na by Cm. Oravetz the project was unanimously approved with a 4-0ol vote with Cm. Jennings absent. RESOLUTION NO. 00 - 01 ADOPTING PA 99-057 POPEYES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUEST TO REMODEL AN EXISTING 2,226 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING; UPGRADE THE LANDSCAPING AND INSTALL NEW WALL AND FREESTANDING SIGNAGE; AND TO ESTABLISH A FAST FOOD DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT WITH OUTDOOR SEATING LOCATED AT 7122 REGIONAL STREET NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Peabody discussed the new projects coming in. He stated that a company by the name of Sybase wants to build a 4,020-sq. ft. office building. The golf course for Dublin Ranch has been submitted. ADOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ATTEST: Coff~~nt Re sp~C,Z/fUTyp~ubmitt ed, Planning Commission Chairperson Planning Commission January 11, 2000 Regular Meeting 4