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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 09-19-1983 , . • Regular Meeting - September 19, 1983 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Monday, September 19, 1983, in the Meeting Raom, Dublin Library. The meeting was called or order at 7:35 p.m. by Cm. Tenery, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Vonheeder, Petty, Tenery, and Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director. ABSENT: Commissioner Mack. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Tenery led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. * * * * MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 1983, were approved, as corrected: Two Dublin residents (not several) were present at the meeting, one of which was correctly identified as Darleen Green. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION None * * * * ~ ~ PUBLIC HEARING PA 83-035 AMADOR LAKES PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE Staff presented a description of the project plans for the Amador Lakes Planned Development rezoning and Tentative Map for a 555- unit residential condominium project, west of the proposed extension of Stagecoach Road and north of Amador Valley Road. It was noted that Staff did not reeommend approval of the commercial land use designation for the 3/4-acre portion of the site, proposed by the applicant. Staff recommended that the Planning Commission adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Planned Development rezoning and Tentative Map, except as noted above (regarding the commercial site), and subject to conditions. Mr. Ron Nahas and Mr. Mark Rafanelli, project developers, were on hand to present a slide presentation and description of the currently proposed project, as well as a number of projects which they developed in the past. While generally in agreement with the majority of the general provisions imposed by Staff, there were several points for which they asked clarification or modification. Most noteably, concern was expressed over payment of fees in lieu of improvements, the number of managers' units to be maintained, phasing of construction, fencing the lake, and redesign of the central "island" at the main entry to the development. Mr. Arnie Hollander, Dublin Planning Consultant, spoke briefly, addressing several points noted by the applicant. He spoke of the land use plan of the original Planned Development (1486th Zoning Unit), noting concern over location of the proposed commercial site because of its close proximity to single family residences. In addition, he reiterated Staff's desire to maintain three managers units for future Homeowners' Association use, and agreed that Staff would support a clear statement NOT requiring a fence around the lake. Mr. Howard Martin, President of the Sunny Glen residents' association, raised the issue that two-story units contained in the Amador Lakes proposal may create a privacy problem for the Sunny Glen residents adjacent to the project. Also, the residents requested that a six-foot sound wall be built, bordering between the two properties and around the dedicated bowling green. Mr. Cliff Fuller, former board member of Sunny Glen, posed several questions of a general nature regarding the project and the 1486th Zoning Unit, and Mr. Dwight Obard, board member, requested clarification regarding dedication of the bowling green, while emphasizing the request for the sound wall. ~ • ~ Mr. Dale Schuett, 7408 Stagecoach Road, discussed his opposition to several aspects of the Amador Lakes proposal, agreeing that the commercial zone might impose a negative impact, and questioning the quality of landscape maintenance which might occur along Stagecoach Road. After the close of the public hearing, Cm. Alexander questioned the status of TR 4719. Mr. Tong responded that TR 4719 is proceeding through Final Map, and that Amador Lakes is only one parcel of the entire Tract Map. Cm. Alexander also questioned contribution of other developers to the signalization of Stagecoach Road and Amador Valley Blvd., and expressed emphatic concern over the street width, northbound on Stagecoach Road. Additionally, he suggested that Item 21 of the general provisions (regarding a rent survey) be struck. Cm. Petty made the rnotion to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Cm. Vonheeder ventured a second to the motion. After discussion, Cm. Petty withdrew his motion, in favor of further discussion regarding the entire project. Of major concern was the desirability of the commercial (convenience store) site at the entrance to the development. It was generally aqreed that a convenience store would alleviate some of the traffic problems associated with development of the area, but it was apparant that the proposed site of the commercial area was not desirable. Several modifications to the General Provisions concerning rezoning of the Planned Development were agreed upon by the Commissioners, specifically: l. Items 10 and 11: substitute "property owner" for the word "developer". 2. Item 14: change to read: satisfaction of the City of Dublin and DSRSD to comply with Subdivision Ordinance. " 3. Item 20: correct to read: 100 cu. ft. 4. Strike Item 21. 5. Item 36: change to read: "Prior to final inspection and occupancy o~` ar~y group or cluster o~` units, via a cor~struction schedule sukijec;t to approval of the City Planning D~rector and City Engineer: . . . 6. Item 37: change to read: "Prior to occupancy of any group or cluster of units installed, or a bond or letter of credit equal to the cost. 7. Item 41: change to read: reasonable safety factor, which may or may not include fencing. , • • The Planning Commission discussed the park dedication aspects of the application. The Planning Commission provided the following direction on the matter: a) The dedication of lot #152 to Sunny Glen Adult Community, Inc., should not be credited as park dedication because: 1) the area will not be available to residents of the proposed subdivision; 2) there will be no access for Dublin residents; 3) the area will not be for public use; and 4) there would be difficult police service access. b) The Planning Commission prefers a combination of park dedication and in-lieu fees, with the dedication of land being imperative, rather than in-lieu fees. c) Consideration should be given to the need for tennis courts and additional emphasis should be placed on tot-lot improvement. At this time, Cm. Petty made a motion, with Cm. Alexander's second, to approve the Resolution Adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration. The motion was passed by unanimous vote of the Commissioners present. RESOLUTION 83-16 ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION CONCERNING PA 83-035 AMADOR LAKES * * * * Cm. Alexander made the motion to adopt the Resolution Recommending Approval of Planned Development Rezoning, with modifications. Cm. Vonheeder seconded the motion and it was passed by unanimous vote of the Commission. RESOLUTION 83-17 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING CONCERNIN6 PA 83-035 AMADOR LAKES * * * * Cm. Alexander moved for the approval of Tentative Map 5180, with the following changes: a) Item 3: Change to read: The end of Craydon Circle, which stubs to the site on the north, to be finished to standards to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. . ~ • b) Item 8: Change to read: The island in the middle of the central connector street to be redesigned to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Cm. Alexander's motion was seconded by Cm. Vonheeder and passed by unanimous vote of the Commissioners present. RESOLUTION 83-18 APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP 5180 CONCERNING PA 83-035 AMADOR LAKES * * * * After a short break, the Commission reconvened at 11:05 p.m. with all Commissioners present, except Cm. Mack. * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS SIGN REGULATION COMMITTEE REPOHT Rodger Coupe, Chairman of the Sign Regulation Committee, introduced members of the committee which were present at the meeting, and presented a report detailing the progress of the Sign Regulation Committee since its inception to its final recommendations. He also presented a brief slide program which illustrated some of the desirable and undesirable signs found in the City of Dublin. He noted that he would be on hand to present the same program to the Chamber of Commerce, at their next general meeting. The recommendations forwarded to the Planning Commission were: 1) Rewrite the Sign Regulation. 2) Add graphics, for clarification. 3) Simplify the format used (i.e. group like district requirements together for uniformity and clarity.) Cm. Tenery thanked the Committee for their report and continued the discussion regarding information received from the sign committee until the next regular meefing (October 3, 1983). * * * * . • ~ NEW BUSINESS DRAFT EIR FOR AMENDMENT TO GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT OF PLEASANTON GENERAL PLAN AND HACIENDA BUSINESS PARK After a brief discussion of the excerpts from the Draft EIR which were provided to the Commissioners, Cm. Alexander made the motion, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder, and passed by unanimous vote of the Commissioners present, to recommend that the City Council draft a letter to the Pleasanton Planning Commission which: a) Insists that the Draft EIR identify housing additions that will balance job additions. b) Insist that the Draft EIR identify transportation mitigations that will avoid misuse of Dublin's street system by commuters attempting to avoid freeway interchange congestion. * * * * -0THER BUSINESS Cm. Tenery noted that he had been contacted by the Pleasanton Planning Commission regarding a joint meeting in mid-0ctober, to which Livermore Commissioners would be invited. He suggested that, although he felt certain that Dublin would be happy to host the meeting, perhaps the Pleasanton Chamber would, again, be the most appropriate meeting place. Tentative dates agreed upon by the Planning Commission were, respectively: October 20, 19, 18, 25, or 26. Tentative agenda items suggested by the Commissioners were: - Transportation/Transit Study - Housing - Alternatives/suggestions regarding BART - Sphere of Influence Staff was instructed to communicate with the Pleasanton Staff in order to complete arrangements for the joint meeting. * * * * Cm. Tenery informed the Commissioners that he will begin attending City Council meetings on a regular basis so that the Planning Commission will be represented, beginning with the next meeting (September 26, 1983). He noted that, in his absence, Cm. Vonheeder had agreed to attend the meetings. ~ ~ * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted: ~ a ing Commission Chair an ~ Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * *