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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Mtg Minutes 01-06-1986 ~ ~ i • Regular Meeting - January 6, 1986 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on January 6, 1986, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Cm. T~Iack, Chairperson. * * * * ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barnes, Petty, Mack, and Raley, Laurence L. Tong, Planning Di~ector, and Maureen O'Halloran, Associate Planner. * * * * PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cm. Mack 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 December 16, 1985, we~e approved as submitted. * * * * ORAL COMMUIVICATION None. * * * * WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Mr. Tong said that several appealable action letters had been given to the Commissioners fo~ info~mation~al purposes. * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-6-1 Janua~y 6, 1986 ~ ~ ~ • PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT: 7.1 PA 85-104 Kaleidoscope Day Ca~e and Activity Center Conditional Use Permit to continue operation of a day care and activity center for a maximum of 44 youths, ages 3 to 21 years and older, at Fallon Elementary School, 7425 Larkdale Avenue. Maureen O'Halloran presented the Staff Report. She stated that the request was similar to the one approved in 1983. She said that the Day Care Center currently occupies the kinde~garten classrooms from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays during the school year, and from 7:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m. during the summer and on holidays. Ms. O'Halloran said that all parking, as well as drop-off and pick-up of students, takes place on site, and during the past two years the City had not ~eceived any complaints regarding parking, traffic or noise related to the Day Care Center. Ms. O'Halloran said Staff was recommending approval for a period of four years. Cm. Mack opened the public hearing. Evelyn King, Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Day Care Center and Activity Center, said she was in ag~eement with the Resolutions, and said she would be available to answer any questions. Cm. Raley moved, seconded by Cm. Barnes, and carried, that the public hearing be closed. Cm. Mack asked if a nurse or medical attendant was available on the site. Mrs. King said no, but that none of the clients were considered medically fragile, and there have been no problems in the past. She also said that the Family Clinic would handle any emergency situations which may arise. On motion by Cm. Raley, and seconded by Cm. Barnes, and by a unanimous voice vote, the Planning Commission approved the Resolution for the project as presented in Exhibit B adopting a Negative Declaration for PA 85-104, Conditional Use Permit Application to continue the operation of a day care and activity center at Fallon School. RESOLUTION NO. 86-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PA 85-104 KALEIDOSCOPE CENTER COIVDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO CONTINUE OPERATION OF A DAY CARE AND ACTIVITY CENTER AT FALLON SCHOOL On motion by Cm. Petty, and seconded by Cm. Raley, and by a unanimous voice vote, the Planning Commission approved the Resolution for the project as presented in Exhibit C, approving a Conditional Use Permit Application to continue operation of a day care and activity center at Fallon School. Regular Meeting PCM-6-2 January 6, 1986 ' . • RESOLUTION NO. 85-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING PA 85-104 KALEIDOSCOPE CENTER, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO CONTINUE OPERATION OF A DAY CARE AND ACTIVITY CENTER AT THE FALLON SCHOOL * * * * NEW BUSINESS SUBJECT: 8.1 Sign Ordinance: Graphic Appendix Mr. Tong said a G~aphic Appendix had been prepared, which included illustrations of the proposed revisions to the Sign Ordinance as well as illustrations of existing conditions. He also stated that the graphics did not in any way supersede or revise the Ordinance. Cm. Raley asked why A-frame signs were prohibited while "Open House" signs were permitted. Mr. Tong said that the Planning Commission had created a special exemption for "Open House" signs; however, they may not be located on any public right-of- way. He also said no other A-frame signs are permitted. Mr. Tong said that the proposed revisions to the Sign Ordinance could be placed on the City Council agenda as soon as the second meeting in January. * * * * UNFINISHED BUSINESS Responding to a question from the Planning Commission, Mr. Tong said the Annual Planning Commissioners' Institute Conference has been scheduled for March 12th, 13th, and 14th, but at this time no additional brochures have been received. Mr. Tong said he will verify the dates of the Conference fo~ the Commission. * * * * OTHER BUSINESS None. * * * * COMMISSIONER'S CONCERNS Cm. Raley said he did not plan to vote ~ositive on another development in the City of Dublin until information has been made available to the Commission on what schools would service the new development. He said the~e is a major project forthcoming, and Regular Meeting PCM-6-3 January 6, 1986 • ~ he wanted to know how many children would reside in that project and where those children would attend school. Cm. Raley stated that he would also like to know which schools a~e open and which are closed. The Commission asked Mr. Tong to obtain a School Impact Analysis. Cm. Raley asked that that information be cumulative, and said he was particularly concerned about the students residing on the west side of Dublin. Cm. Mack asked that the repo~t also include the status of current enrollment. A member of the audience asked what the status of the R. V. Ordinance was. Cm. Mack said a public hearing will be held by the City Council on Monday night, January 13th, at 7:30 p.m., at the Shannon Center. Mr. Tong said that the Commission had previously expressed concern over vehicles offered for sale being parked at the shopping center on Amador Valley Boulevard and Regional Street. He said those vehicles have been moved to the Pac N Save parking lot. Cm. Mack said this was still a concern, and asked that Mr. Tong take appropriate action to eliminate the parking of those vehicles on that lot. Cm. Mack asked if a proposal for use of the old Valley Christian Center site existed. Mr. Tong said he was not aware of any. M~. Tong said a Conditional Use Permit for dance facilities at the Dublin West Restau~ant may be on the next Commission agenda. Cm. Mack asked Mr. Tong to provide the Commi~sion with copies of the Planning Commission Handbook. Cm. Barnes said she has purchased her own copy. Cm. Petty asked if a replacement was being sought for Mr. Alexander. Mr. Tong said that Councilmember Moffatt is responsible for appointing a replacement for Mr. Alexander, and it is possible he may make his selection by the next City Council meeting. Cm. Mack asked if anyone planned to attend the Real Estate Forecast. No one planned to attend. Regular~Meeting PCM-6-4 January 6, 1986 ~ ~ } ~ ~ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ lanning mmission Chairman Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director * * * * Regular Meeting PCM-6-5 January 6, 1986