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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 12-19-1983 ? r : ~ . . .y.. . . . . . a _ Regular Meeting - December 19, 1983 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Monday, December 19, 1983, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Cm. Tenery, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Alexander, Vonheeder, Petty, Mack and Tenery, Thomas DeLuca, Associate Planner, and Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director. * ~ * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Tenery led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the f1ag. * * * * MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 1983, were approved, with the correction of Ms. Schmitt's address, to Cypress Court. , ~ ~ ~ t 1 . ~ ~ * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION None * * * * PUBLIC HEARING PA 83-059 BUSICK PROPERTIES CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT This planning application had been continued from the November 21, 1983, Planning Commission meeting, by request of the applicant. On December 15, 1983, Staff received another request to continue the hearing until the next Commission meeting. Staff recommended that the hearing be continued to the Tuesday, January 3, 1984, Planning Commission meeting (Monday, January 2, 1984, is a legal holiday). It was suggested that, since Staff has had some difficulty in obtaining the applicant's compliance with certain conditions, the Commission specify that additional continuances would not be granted. All Commissioners agreed to Staff's recommendation, and the public hearing on PA 83-059 Busick Properties Conditional Use Permit was continued until January 3, 1984. ~ * * ~ NEW BUSINESS PA 83-090 HOLLAND BRASS SALES ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The Zoning Administrator reviewed the application for an Administrative Conditional Use Permit to allow the one-time outdoor sale of brass novelty items, at 7249 Village Parkway (AM/PM Minimart). He explained that the current zoning (C-N - Neighborhood Commercial) allows the sale of inerchandise within an enclosed building, only. A brief history was given, of events leading to the referral of this item to the Planning Commission. It was pointed out that past determinations have not allowed peddler activities of this nature. A policy direction was requested at this time. I ~ • Mr. Holland, applicant, and a Dublin resident, was present and stated that his merchandise is not in direct competition with any items currently available in the City. He mentioned that, as a resident of Dublin, he reported all earnings from sales from his Dublin address, thereby contributing to the City's tax base. A discussion ensued regarding the desirability of street vendors within the City limits. Mr. Tong pointed out that Mr. Holland does possess a valid peddler's permit issued by Alameda County. It was noted that local businesses have opposed other outdoor activities, and the Chamber of Commerce has also formally complained in the past. Cm. Vonheeder addressed the Planning Commission briefly regarding the sales tax base issue. Cm. Alexander questioned Mr. Holland as to whether or not receipts were issued with each sale. h7r. Holland stated that receipts were available, but not normally given with each sale. It was generally agreed among the Commissioners that a sales receipt should accompany all sales, should the permit be approved, and Mr. Holland said he would comply if required to do so. After closing the public hearing, Cm. Alexander recommended approval of the Administrative Conditional Use Permit to allow Mr. Holland to sell his merchandise for one day. The motion was seconded by Cm. Petty and was passed by roll-call vote, as follows: Cm. Petty - Aye Cm. Vonheeder - Abstain Cm. Alexander - Aye Cm. Mack - Aye Cm. Tenery - No RESOLUTION NO. $3-33 APPROVING PA 83-090 HOLLAND BRASS SALES ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO SELL BRASS NOVELTY ITEMS FOR ONE DAY ONLY AT 7249 VILLAGE PARKWAY * ~ * * REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION REGARDING GENERAL PLAN ALTERNATIVE SKETCH PLANS Staff described revisions, by the City Council, of the Planning Commission's recommendations regarding the General Plan Alternative Sketch Plans. Cm. Tenery noted that there appeared to be limited area for mixed/medium density residential units. . i • Cm. Vonheeder wished to go on record that she felt the City Council short-sighted with regard to the lack of park space on the west side of the City. * * * * REVIEW OF AMENDMENTS TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Mr. Tong explained that the City Council amended the Subdivision Ordinance, with respect to park dedication fees, to require that the City of Dublin will now receive park dedication land or fees, instead of DSRSD. He briefly described the effect this amendment will have on the City, as well as the methods of determining population by the Revenue and Taxation Code. Cm. Mack requested a cross-referenced display of the old and revised sections of the of the ordinance, and Staff agreed to provide this information at the next meeting. * * * * REVIEW OF SECOND UNIT REGULATIONS (SB 1534) AND "GRANNY FLAT" REGULATIONS (SB 1160) Mr. DeLuca presented a brief history of available information regarding the two Senate Bills dealing with second unit housing. He noted that SB 1160 authorizes the City to grant a variance for second units in an R-1 District, with age restrictions and a size limitation of 640 sq.ft. He explained that, under this bill, applicants must go through the Conditional Use Permit application process, and enforcement of the age restriction would be difficult. SB 1534 does not address age restrictions, and requires a City to adopt a second unit ordinance, or opt to preclude second units. It was Staff's recommendation that the public hearing regarding this issue be rescheduled to the January 16, 1984, meeting to consider a draft ordinance implementing SB 1534. Staff also agreed to provide examples of other cities' second unit ordinances at that meeting. * * * * OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Tong took a few moments to recap the year's activities of the Planning Commission and to thank the Commissioners, on behalf of Staff, for their support. Cm. Petty, in turn, thanked Staff. i ! Mr. Tong noted that the 1984 Planning Commissioners' Institute would take place from February 29, 1984, to March 2, 1984, in San Diego. More information would be forthcoming regarding this event. Cms. Tenery and Vonheeder requested name badges and business cards for the Planning Commissioners. * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. * * * * Respectfully submitted, P nning om' ss ~ on Chairm ~~~~v r Laurence L. Tonq, Planning Director * * * *