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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 10-01-1984 / s ` . ~ ~ Regular Meeting - October l, 1984 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on October l, 1984, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Cm. Alexander, Chairman. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman Alexander, Commissioners Barnes, Petty, Mack, and Raley, Thomas P. DeLuca, Associate Planner, and Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Alexander 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 September 17, 1984, were approved with spelling corrections. * * * * ORAL COMMUNICATION None * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION None * * * * PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: PA 84-048.1 Shamrock Chrysler/Ford Variance application to erect an additional freestanding sign at 7499 Dublin Boulevard Mr. DeLuca presented the Staff Report, which was a request by Shamrock Ford to erect an additional freestanding sign (35' high) at 7499 Dublin Bouievard. Mr. DeLuca noted the applicant had originally requested a height of 28' 10"; consequently, the notice delivered to the newspaper on 9/18/84 specified a height of 28' 10". On 9/21/84, the day the notice was published, the Regular Meeting PCM-4-108 10/1/84 r` • • applicant submitted a revised sign proposal which indicated a height of 35'. The City Attorney had advised Staff that the Planning Commission cannot consider a variance application which would allow a more liberal variance than that which was noticed. Therefore, in this instance, the Planning Commission can only act on a variance for a sign height of 28' 10" or less. Mr. DeLuca further noted that the applicant had informed Staff on 9/26/84, to proceed with the variance with a sign height of 28' 10". Mr. DeLuca explained the findings which needed to be made in order to grant a variance and discussed the State Planning and Zoning Law with respect to variances. It was Staff's recommendation that the variance application be denied because it appeared that the required findings cannot be made. Chairman Alexander opened the public hearing. James Woulfe, property owner, addressed the Planning Commission and stated that Ford had site control on the property, which does not expire until 1994. Mr. Woulfe stated that Ford will not go along with a lot split of the property in order to pave way for a Chrysler Dealership. Mr. Woulfe noted that the problem here was simply one of technicality and the Planning Commission should grant the variance. Rich Robbins, co-owner, addressed the Planning Commission and stated that 90% of their business comes from outside Dublin. Consequently, the dealership needs the sign exposure to let people in the surrounding communities know there is a new dealership on the site. It was moved by Commissioner Raley and seconded by Petty to close the public hearing. Voice vote found all in favor. Chairman Alexander voiced his concern that the business' in the City of Dublin need to have proper sign identification. Cammissioner Raley asked the applicant if he would agree to withdraw the variance if he was allowed to have a sign on the back of the building. Commissioner Raley noted that the proposed sign was 8' 10" higher than anything previously approved by the Planning Commission. He said that the City needs some documentation that Ford will not cooperate with a lot split. Commissioner Raley also asked how Crown Chevrolet was allowed to erect two freestanding signs on their site. Commissioner Petty asked if it was possible to include the Chrysler sign on the existing freestanding sign. Commissioner Petty expressed his concern with approving a second freestanding sign on the property. James Woulfe stated that there was competition between Chrysler and Ford and that putting the Chrysler sign on the existing sign would not be approved by Ford. Regular Meeting PCM-4-109 10/1/84 , • ~ ~ Mr. Robbins stated that they would like to have the sign on the back of the building, but would prefer to have the freestanding sign instead. He stated they would comply with the height and other requirements of the City on the second freestanding sign. Mr. Woulfe added that they would be willing to compromise with a 20' tall freestanding sign. It was moved by Commissioner Raley to continue the hearing until the October 15, 1984 meeting so that Staff could research whether a variance was granted for Crown Chevrolet to erect an additional freestanding sign and to enable Staff to prepare a draft resolution approving Shamrock Ford's variance request. Chairman Alexander found concensus for the continuance. Chairman Alexander called at recess at 8:35 p.m. * * * * NEW BUSINESS 9.1 Joint Planning Commission Study Session. Mr. Tong presented the Staff Report, which was a request by San Ramon for a Joint Planning Commission Study Session meeting. Mr. Tong noted that the date for the Study Session conflicted with the opening ceremonies of the Hacienda Business Park. The Commission determined not to attend the Joint Planning Commission Meeting. * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS Review of Sign Regulations. Mr. Tong presented the Staff Report which was a review of the existing sign regulations. Mr. DeLuca showed slides of selected commercial sites within the City and also discussed the existing signing for these sites in relationship to the Sign Ordinance. Regular Meeting PCM-4-110 10/1/84 ` ~ . ` ~ • * * * * OTHER BUSINESS None * * * * ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ P ann ' 1 g Commission Chairman .I~'V~ Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-4-111 10/1/84