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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25-2000 PC MinutesPlanning Commission A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, July 25, 2000 in the Dublin Civic Center City Council Chambers. Chairperson Oravetz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners, Oravetz, Jennings, Johnson, and Musser; Eddie Peabody Jr., Community Development Director; Michael Porto, Planning Consultant; Andy Byde, Associate Planner; and Maria Carrasco, Recording Secretary. Absent: Cm. Hughes PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Oravetz led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The minutes from the July 11, 2000 Planning Commission meeting were continued to the August 8, 2000 meeting. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING - 8.1 PA 99-060 Dublin Ranch Area A - Site Development Review, Master Vesting Tentative Map and 7 individual Vesting Tentative Maps. The area within Dublin Ranch known as "Area A" is comprised of 369_+ acres with a mix of single family residential neighborhoods and open space. The open space is a combination of an 18 hole golf course which is comprised of 192.9 acres, and portions ora stream corridor Planning Commission Regular Meeting 76 July 25, 2000 that is planned to run throughout the Dublin Ranch project. The golf course includes three main buildings including the clubhouse, the cart building, and a maintenance building. A recreation facility will be owned and maintained by a homeowners association, which includes the swimming and tennis facilities. The remainder of the land is residential neighborhoods, which contain varying lot sizes with a total of 562 single-family residential lots. Cm. Oravetz asked for the staff report. Michael Porto presented the staff report. The project is for a Master Tentative Subdivision Map and Site Development Review for Dublin Ranch Area A. In November 1997 the Planning Commission approved the zoning for this property. The project also includes seven individual tract maps that will set the lot patterns for the seven neighborhoods. Dublin Ranch Area A is 369 acres of mixed-use development, that includes single family residential, a golf course with various pertinent structures, and open space. The Master Vesting Tentative Map creates four golf course parcels and seven individual parcels for neighborhoods A1 through A7. The Applicant is proposing seven neighborhoods that will total 562 single-family residential living units on lots, which range from 4000 sq. fl to 10,000 sq. ft. The Site Development Review is for structures proposed for the golf course; a club house, cart facility, maintenance building, rest room buildings, and golf cart bridge over Fallon Road. The basic circulation concept would provide Fallon Road as the primary access way to the neighborhoods and golf course. The project will have a neighborhood recreation facility, located directly adjacent to the golf course clubhouse. He described the buildings architecture for the clubhouse, cart facility and golf course maintenance building. He stated that the community center will be adjacent to the clubhouse and is intended for the use of the Area A residents. The center will include a swimming pool, tennis courts, and recreation building. He stated that an important landmark and functional feature of the golf course is the golf cart bridge crossing Fallon Road. The bridge will provide a safe connection between the first nine holes to the west of Fallon Road and the back nine holes to the east of Fallon Road. The golf course will be amply landscaped with acres of turf and trees and other plantings defining and protecting the tees, fairways, roads and houses. The proposed trees would include many broad leaf varieties of oaks, sycamore, and maple. The Golf Course is proposed to be a par 63 with an approximate length of 4900 yards. He described the landscaping which includes enhanced entry features at each neighborhood entry, with a significant water feature at Fallon Road and Signal Hill Drive across from the clubhouse. The entry areas will also include enhanced paving materials within the roadway to identify arrival within each neighborhood. Community trails would be provided connecting the neighborhoods, and the neighborhoods to the clubhouse and recreation building area. A twelve-foot wide multi purpose trail would be provided along the west side of Fallon Road. Sidewalks would be provided adjacent to the curb within the neighborhoods. Mr. Porto continued with his presentation on the project. He explained that Area A will require a fire station to adequately serve the entire project. An extensive condition has been included to ensure the timing, design and construction of a permanent fire station with provisions included for a temporary fire station should it be needed. A precise phasing plan is dependent upon several variables including availability of utilities and market changes among others. It is expected that neighborhoods A-6 and A-7 would be the first phase, with neighborhood A-1 coming next. The applicant has prepared an extensive Plannlndj commission 77 J!ll,~ 25, 2000 l~e~ular Meettn~ and exhaustive application package that will become the guidelines under which this portion of Dublin Ranch which will be implemented, if approved by the Planning Commission. Dublin Ranch Area A is an excellent project with a lot of hard work from the Applicant. Cm. Oravetz asked the location of the bridge. Mr. Porto responded that the bridge is at Signal Hill Drive and Fallon Road. He stated the Applicant customized the bridge and heavily embellished the stone element, which is prevalent throughout Dublin Ranch Phase I. For additional enhancements, a lattice affect was created and placed over the bridge to differ from a typical golf course bridge. He recommended that the Planning Commission approve the project and concluded his presentation. Cm. Oravetz asked if anyone had any questions; heating none he asked to hear from the Applicant. Marty Inderbitzen, representing the Applicant introduced the design team for the project. He thanked Mr. Porto for his dedication and hard work on the project, and thanked Mr. Van Katwyk as well. Don Knott, Architect for the Golf Course stated that it is an unusual residential-golf course project, which crosses very few roads. The golf course is not a full-length championship course; it is a par 63 with an approximate length of 4,900 yards, rather than the typical par 71 or 72. The course can be used by beginners as well as pro golfers. The course is challenging and should be very popular with all types of players. He concluded his presentation and asked the Commission if they had any questions. Cm. Oravetz stated that 15-tee and 17-tee appeared to be very close together. Mr. Knott responded that 15-tee plays-downhill and 17-tee plays-level in the opposite direction. The odds of two people teeing off simultaneously are very rare. Cm. Oravetz asked Mr. Knott to explain the course direction for 7-tee and 8-tee. Mr. Knott responded that the unique course direction was due to a limited amount of space for that area. The direction for 7-tee is towards a downhill hole, 8-tee will take you back uphill from a very high tee. Cm. Oravetz asked if the front 9 holes would be built first. Mr. Knott stated the plan is to build the front 9 holes but it's possible all 18 holes are built simultaneously. Mr. Inderbitzen asked the Commission if they had any questions about the clubhouse design. Cm. Johnson asked the size of the banquet room for the clubhouse. Mr. Inderbitzen responded that he was not aware of the actual size of the clubhouse. He stated that their staff spent a lot of time on the design of the clubhouse. The concept for the clubhouse was borrowed from San Juan Oaks Golf Course. The clubhouse is a one-story building that sits up on a hill with a spectacular Pla.nt.,~ com.asston 78 July 25, 2000 Regular Meettndl view of the 18th hole and the entire valley. He offered to take the Commission to see the clubhouse location and view the valley. He stated that the design team did a great job and are happy about the design for the clubhouse building. Cm. Jennings asked if the design team considered making the capacity larger for the clubhouse to accommodate more than 150 people. Mr. Inderbitzen stated that they looked at different size configurations. Although this is a public golf course, it will be as close as possible to a country club type facility. The clubhouse style is casual but elegant. Cm. Jennings stated there are very few elegant and casual places in the area. People will look outside the City and generate revenue elsewhere to rent a banquet facility. Mr. Inderbitzen agreed with Cm. Jennings. He explained that it is possible that a fairly significant hotel with conference and banquet facilities would be built along the 1-580 in Dublin. Mr. Inderbitzen slated that he had a concern with a condition regarding the Fire Station. The Fire Station must be online and in service after the completion of Neighborhoods A-6, A-7 and A-1. The PD portion of the project has a Condition that requires the Applicant to grade and plant the first 9-holes of the golf course by the time they have issued the 250* certificate of occupancy. He had a discussion with Richard Ambrose and Eddie Peabody on modifying the condition to the 312th unit. There is a condition that requires the Applicant to complete 250 units before a building permit is issued to construct the clubhouse. They would like to increase the number to 312 units. They will apply for a Conditional Use Permit to modify the conditions stated. Mr. Inderbitzen wanted to modify or eliminate Condition 83 which states After 420 residential units are occupied, Developer/Applicant shall construct either 2 lanes of Gleason Drive from Tassajara Road to Fallon Road in accordance with approved precise alignment prepared by MacKay and Somps dated August 1999 or as defined by the Director of Public Works or the extension of Dublin Blvd. from Dublin Ranch Area G to Fallon Road or as defined by the Director of Public Works. He stated that they would have to stop after the 420th unit until Gleason Drive or Dublin Boulevard is built. On page 34 of the traffic report prepared by TJKM states the City General Plan suggests residential collector streets be designed to have a maximum of 4, 000 vehicles per day. Without the construction of Gleason Drive or Dublin Boulevard, a section of South Dublin Ranch Drive will exceed 4,000 vehicles per day. He indicated that 420 units are 75% of the project. One of the terms of the traffic report indicates that the number of vehicles per day are at 75%. At maximum build out there would be an additional 300 vehicles. Cm. Jennings asked Staff if they could provide additional information on Condition 83. Kevin Van Katwyk, Senior Civil Engineer stated that Condition 83 does require the construction of 2 lanes of Gleason Drive from Tassajara Road to Fallon after 420 residential units are occupied. He explained that the criteria for establishing residential collector streets are 4,000, which is high. On page 39 of the traffic report refers to the 4,000-vehicle limit. If the project goes forward under the existing Planninlj comnttsston 79 JU/y 25, 2000 Dublin Ranch scenario, it will exceed 4,500 vehicle trips. Staff recommends keeping Condition 83 as part of the approval for the project. Cm. Jennings asked if Staff could provide data that would explain the difference from 420 units to full build out. Mr. Van Katwyk explained there is a section of road that will go up to 5100 vehicle trips with other sections at 4,300. Cm. Jennings asked Mr. Inderbitzen the name of the street he referred to that is handling more vehicle trips than it's defined maximum. Mr. lnderbitzen stated York Drive has over 3,000 vehicles per day and Stagecoach Road has over 5,000 vehicles per day. Stagecoach Road has similar characteristics as South Dublin Ranch. Cm. Oravetz asked Staff if they have received any complaints on traffic for Stagecoach Road. Mr. Van Katwyk stated there have been a few complaints regarding Stagecoach to have traffic slowed down. One of the reasons for the criteria is to avoid over-extending themselves. Mr. Inderbitzen stated that he would like Condition 83 removed but doesn't want to have the project held up if it isn't removed. Cm. Johnson asked the estimated completion date for Gleason Road and Dublin Boulevard. Mr. Inderbitzen stated that he did not have an answer at this time. It won't be in the next 2 years because of the long approval process for Fish and Wildlife and Fish and Game Cm. Johnson stated that there would be heavy traffic in the area for 2 - 3 years. Mr. Peabody stated it is essential for the City to have a second route to funnel large amounts of traffic out of the residential area. The City does not want the same problems that exist on Stagecoach Road. Cm. Jennings stated Condition 83 appears to have some flexibility with the word "or" in it a few times Mr. Van Katwyk stated there are provisions for some flexibility. Mr. Inderbitzen asked Mr. Van Katwyk if there is the option to exceed 420 units at the discretion of the Public Works Director. Mr. Van Katwyk responded Condition 83 gives three options and gives the Public Works Director the chance to monitor it. Mr. Peabody stated that before 420 units are complete and ifa problem occurred, the Applicant could ask the Public Works Director for some relief. Planntnd~ coramt$$ton 80 July 25, 2000 Re~lar Meeting Mr. Inderbitzen agreed with Mr. Peabody. Cm. Oravetz asked anyone else wanted to address the Planning Commission. Hearing none he closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. Cm. Johnson suggested leaving Condition 83 in as part of the approval process. Ifa problem occurs, the Applicant has the option to work something out with the City. Cm. Musser stated that he would like to leave the condition as it stands. He is also concerned with the school in the area. He commended the Applicant for doing an excellent job on the architecture, bridge and overall project. Cm. Oravetz stated that he would like to see Condition 83 removed but does not want to hold the project up as Mr. Inderbitzen indicated. He asked for a motion. On motion by Cm. Jennings, seconded by Cm. Johnson and with a vote of 4-0-1 with Cm. Hughes absent, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted RESOLUTION NO. 00-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING THE MASTER VESTING TENTATIVE MAP FOR DUBLIN RANCH AREA A (Tract No. 7135) AND A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED 18-HOLE EXECUTIVE GOLF COURSE, THE CLUB HOUSE BUILDING, THE GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE BUILDING, THE COMMUNITY RECREATION FACILITY, OVERALL STREETSCAPES AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES FOR DUBLIN RANCH AREA A PA 99-060 RESOLUTION NO. 00 - 37 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP FOR DUBLIN RANCH AREA A (Tract No. 7136 - Neighborhood A-l) PA 99-060 P[anntn,~ CommBston 81 Ju[,y 25/2000 Red~u~ar Meetin3 RESOLUTION NO. 00-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR DUBLIN RANCH AREA A (Tract No. 7137 - Neighborhood A2) PA 99-060 RESOLUTION NO. 00-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR DUBLIN RANCH AREA A (Tract No. 7138 - Neighborhood A3) PA 99-060 RESOLUTION NO. 00-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR DUBLIN RANCH AREA A (Tract No. 7139 - Neighborhood A4) PA 99-060 RESOLUTION NO. 00-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR DUBLIN RANCH AREA A (Tract No. 7140- Neighborhood A5) PA 99-060 ?[anntnl~ Comrntsston 82 JU~ 25, 2000 Re, u/ar ~eettng RESOLUTION NO. 00-42 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR DUBLIN RANCH AREA A (Tract No. 7141 - Neighborhood A6) PA 99-060 RESOLUTION NO. 00-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR DUBLIN RANCH AREA A (Tract No. 7142 - Neighborhood A7) PA 99-060 Cm. Oravetz called a brief recess at 8:09 p.m.; the meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. 8.2 PA 99-030-Trumark Companies - PD Rezone, Site Development Review and Vesting Tentative Tract Map for 60 duets on a 4-acre site located on the east side of Dougherty Road. Cm. Oravetz asked for staff report. Mr. Byde presented the staffreport. He presented the Commission with a PowerPoint presentation. The 7.14-acre project site is located along the eastern side of Dougherty Road, immediately southeast of the Park Sierra apartment complex. The site is a segment of the former Southern Pacific Railroad right-of- way located between Dougherty Road and Dublin Boulevard. The railroad use of the property pre-dates 1937; however, within the last 20 years the tracks have been removed and the site has remained vacant. The U.S. Army Camps facility is located north and east of the subject property. The properties south of subject property include the Wright and Omemick properties. The Wright property contains Sherwin Williams Paints and two auto related uses. The Omemick property contains the American Building Components where Archstone Communities, a 177-unit apartment complex was approved by the City Council in November of 1999. To provide access to the subject property, the applicant would construct a portion of the Scarlett Drive extension (approximately half of the extension), from Dougherty Road to Houston Place. The architectural theme A recommended condition of project approval would require the developer to disclose the construction of the second half of Scarlett Drive from Houston Place to Dublin Boulevard to potential home buyers. He concluded his presentation and was available for questions. Cm. Musser stated that he didn't see landscaping for the project in the median. Planntn~ coramisston 83 July 25, 2000 Red~ular Meettndl Mr. Byde stated there is no median, because of the right of way width. Cm. Musser asked if ground cover would be installed on the north side of Scarlett Drive near the Iron Horse Trail. Mr. Byde responded no. Cm. Oravetz asked how tall are the pear trees. Mr. Byde responded 35-feet. Cm. Oravetz asked if anyone had any question for Mr. Byde; hearing none he asked for the Applicant's presentation. Mike Maples, Applicant stated that he is in full agreement with the Conditions of Approval. He thanked Staff and was available for questions. Reed Onate, Project Planner stated that there were a lot of challenges on this project but it will provide an excellent housing addition to Dublin. It is close to the Iron Horse Trail, Bart and is consistent with the City's General Plan. He stated that Mr. Byde did an excellent presentation that he would be brief. He presented the Commission with a PowerPoint picture display with existing views of Dougherty Road. The parking ratio is 2.9 spaces per unit. The project will have 24-inch box street trees and a 7-ft wood fence with lattice along Scarlett Drive. They upgraded the soundwall design with pop-ins facing Dougherty road. The landscape architecture is American Vernacular from craftsman design. He thanked the Commission for they're time and was available for questions. Cm. Jennings asked about the ledge stone veneer on the buildings. Mr. Onate stated that it is rock veneer proposed for the bottoms of the trellis columns. Cm. Oravetz asked anyone had any other questions; hearing none he closed the public hearing. Cm. Oravetz stated that Park Sierra Apartments are close to this site and he voted no on that project due to potential traffic problems. He stated that there hasn't been any traffic issues with Park Sierra and is in favor of the Tmmark project. Cm. Musser stated he does not have any problems with the project and it will be an improvement to the area. On motion by Cm. Musser, seconded by Cm. Johnson and with a vote of 4-0-1 with Cm. Hughes absent, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted Plannitt3 commission 84 JUly 75, 2000 Re,/ar ~vteotttt,9 RESOLUTION NO. 99 - 44 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLERATION FOR PA 99-030, TRUMARK COMPANIES-SCARLETT PALCE, INCLUDING PD REZONING, SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND TENTATIVE MAP RESOLUTION NO. 00 - 45 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AND ESTABLISH FINDINGS, GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE FOR PA 99-030, TRUMARK COMPANIES-SCARLETT PALCE NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9.1 Mr. Peabody stated that the next meeting will have a prezoning and annexation request for Tassajara Road and Quarry Lane School, 7-11 store, and the Shell Gas Station at Alcosta and San Ramon Road. ADOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:50. Community Development Director Resp, ly b itt)d, Planning Commission Chairperson l'hnuin~ commission 85 July 25, 2000