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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 05-01-1989 - - , ~ ~ Regular Meeting - May 1, 1989 A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on May 1, 1989, in the Meeting Room, Dublin Library. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m, by Cm: Barnes, Chairman. ~ ~ ~ ~ ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Mack, Okun, and Zika, Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director; Maureen 0'Halloran, Senior Planner; Laura Hoffineister, Associate Planner; and Gail Adams, Planning Secretary ~c~~~ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Cm. Barnes led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ~ * ~ ~ ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA None ~ ~ ~ ~ MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of April 17, 1989 were approved. ~ ~ ~ ~ ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. A1 Bilotti, 8116 Creekside Drive, had concerns over chemicals in the soil. He indicated that there was a new State law that required that signs be posted where potentially harmful chemicals were being used. Sunshine Pennington was interested in having a skateboard park in Dublin. Mr. Tong indicated that he should contact the Park and Recreation Department. Cm. Barnes indicated that the Park and Recreation Meetings was held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Mr. Harvey Scudder indicated that the chemical in the creeks in the upper Betlin Drive area was hydrogen sulfide. ~~r~~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~r*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~~t~~~~r~~~~~ Regular Meeting PCM-8-56 May 1, 1989 , , • • ~ ~ * ~ WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None ~~c~~ PUBLIC HEARINGS SUBJECT: PA 89-003 Exxon Conditional Use Permit to allow continued use of service station with food-mart and Site Development Review of new signs located at 7840 Amador Valley Boulevard Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that this application was for a Conditional Use Permit for a service station with a food mart. This service station was previously a Texaco station and is now an Exxon station. The application is also for Exxon's new signage. Ms. Hoffineister indicated the the Applicant's uses involved a retail convenience market and a two pump self-service gas station. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that the Texaco Station operated from 1971 to 1988. During that time, the building inspector notified the owner that alterations were needed to comply with building code requirements and building permits would be needed. When Exxon took over the site, Staff had advised them they would be responsible for the building permits. Exxon indicated they would take care of the perraits. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that the new signs were in conformance with the City's Sign Ordinance. The signage would identify the new service station display structure, business name/logo, and price information. Another sign would identify the food mart. Each canopy identified the business and indicated self-service. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that Staff had noted the absent of trash cans near the pump islands and the landscaping condition. Staff indicated that the corner planter should have additional shrubbery to buffer the sign brick base, with wood trim around the cabinet. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that Staff was recommending the permit be approved with a three-year time £rame. Gary Semling, representative of Exxon, indicated that the Staff Report was very thorough. He indicated that all of Staff's requirements will be met. He had concerns over the wood trim frame and wondered if this was needed. Cm. Burnham questioned the wood trim frame. Ms. Hoffineister stated that the wood trim frame could be a metal framing instead. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c~~ Regular Meeting PCM-8-57 May 1, 1989 • ' • ~ Cm. Burnham questioned the lighting requirements. He indicated that the mercury vapor lights in the shrubbery blind oncoming traffic. Ms. Hoffineister indicated that Condition #11 could be revised to require the light fixtures to be shielded. Cm. Barnes closed the public hearing. On motion from C. Mack, with the word "wood" being deleted from Condition #9, with the "two" years being changed to "three" years in Condition #2, and additional language to be added by Staff in Condition #11; seconded from Cm. Burnham, with a vote of 5-0, the Planning Commission adopted RESOLUTION N0. 89-019 APPROVING PA 89-003 EXXON SERVICE STATION/CONVENIENCE MARKET CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW - SIGNS, 7840 AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD SUBJECT: PA 87-012 Donlan Canyon General Plan Amendment request to include 197+ acre pro_ject site within the City's Primary Planning Area designating 19.1 acres for medium-high density residential and 164.9 acres for open space located north af Dublin Boulevard, west of Silvergate Drive, an unincarporated portion of Alameda County. Cm. Barnes opened the public hearing and called for the Staff Report. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that this application was a General Plan Amendment request to include 197+ acre project within the City's Primary Planning Area, and designate 19.1 acres for medium-high density, 13 acres for single-family and 164.9 acres as open space. Other applications pending the General Plan Amendment action would include the Planned Development Prezoning, Subdivision and Annexation. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that on October 13, 1986, the City Council authorized the General Plan Amendment study to include this development which is referred to as Donlan Canyon. On March 29, 1989, the Draft Environmental Impact Report was released for public review and comment. The public review period ends May 15th. Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the purpose of this meeting was for the Planning Commission to accept written and verbal public comment on the Draft EIR during the 45-day review period. She indicated that the Planning Commission should hear comments from Staff, EIP Associates, the City's environmental consultants for the project, and TJKM. Mark Trembley was present from EIP and Chris Kinzel from TJKM was present for traffic issues. ~~~~~r~~~~~~t~~~~~~~*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~c~~~~~~~~~~e~~~r~~~c~~~c~~~~~~ Regular Meeting PCM-8-58 May 1, 1989 . • • • Ms. 0'Halloran indicated that the Planning Commission should also 1) hear the Applicant's presentation and comments on the Draft EIR, 2) hear the public comments on the Draft EIR; and 3) consider continuing the item to the May 15th Planning Commission meeting and/or request another field trip. The last field trip was held in February of 1988. Mark Trembley, representative of EIP Associates, discussed the environmental impacts that were in the Draft EIR. He discussed the geology, vegetation, and visual impacts of the proposed project. He indicated that these impacts could be mitigated and these mitigation measures were included in the Draft EIR. Mr. Trembley discussed the visual impacts from Highway I-580. Lots 2-9, 16, 17 and 18 would be visible and the mitigated alternatives were included in the Draft EIR. Mr. Trembley indicated that all impacts could be mitigated to less than significant levels if mitigation measures were adopted. Mike Gleason, property owner, described his property development. He indicated that there would be single family homes ad~acent to the Hansen Hill proposed development and multi-family homes developed between the ridges. He indicated the apartments would not be sold as condominiums. ' Mr. Gleason showed the Planning Commission photographs of his proposed development. He indicated that he would provide the Commission with a photo montage which would show the visual effects from various viewpoints. He indicated that a portion of the property would be dedicated to either the City or the East Bay Regional Parks District which would include hiking trails and park-like surroundings. George Thomas, The Paragon Group, indicated that his company develops and maintains apartrnents and has been doing so for 10-20 years. There was no indication that the apartments would be sold as condominiums. Cm. Zika asked Mr. Trembley for clarification on development alternatives. Mr. Trembley indicated that there were a variety of alternatives. The first alternative would be to not develop the land at all (no project). Alternative 2: mitigated alternative eliminates lots 2-9 and lots 16-18; alternative 3 neighborhood density ratios were: 3.3 - 3.5 dwelling units per acre; single- family low density at .5 - 2,8 dwelling units per acre; mediwn-low density multi-family at 6.1 - 8.2 dwelling units per acre or medium density at 6.1 - 14 dwelling units per acre. William Pennington was concerned with the water shortage and questioned if there was enough water for the new developments in Dublin. He indicated that he preferred Dublin to be a small community. Marjorie LaBar, PARC, indicated that she liked the idea of a portion of the property being dedicated for park land and trails. She had concerns over the 18 single-family homes being an eyesore. The multi-family units needed to be screened so that they would not be visible from I-580. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~t~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~*~~~r.~~~~ Regular Meeting PCM-8-59 May 1, 1989 ~ ° . • Marie Cronin indicated that she was not opposed to the develapment; however she had concerns over the high density of the multi-family homes. She indicated that there could be as much as 900 people living in the cluster of multi-family homes and requested the density to be reduced. Zev Kahn had concerns over the traffic and circulation on Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road. He indicated that the level of service was at "E" now and this was very uncomfortable. Doug Abbott, 8206 Rhoda Avenue, agreed with Marjorie LaBar. He had concerns over traffic, visual impacts and cost of mitigation. He would like to see these costs allocated to the developers. Steve Jackson, 6558 Paloverde, Castro Valley, had concerns over the additional traffic impact on the Castro Valley area. He was concerned over the visual impact and indicated that these houses could be seen from the Altamont Pass. ~ He questioned if the Williamson Act was still in affect. Bob Walker, East Bay Regional Park District, indicated that the project proposal would be preserving the land for trails linked to an overall trail system and encouraged the City to work towards this goal. He indicated that he was pleased with the development. Mr. A1 Bilotti, 8116 Creekside Drive, had concerns with water and pollution and indicated that area was starting to look like Los Angeles. He had concerns over traffic, available drinking water, and sewer capacity. He questioned where the water is coming from. Mr. R. Ramariz, 8686 Davona Drive, had concerns over impacts on schools, air quality, and fire control. He was not against development, however, he did not want to see the residents of the City over-burdened. Cm. Burnham asked for clarification on the Williamson Act and services. Mr. Tong indicated that this project was not part of the Williamson Act. He indicated that the water services would be provided by Dublin San Ramon Services District. A water master plan would be published at the end of the year and the developer would be contributing towards the extra tanks needed. Cm. Okun asked what the definition of "significant" impacts would be. He asked who would be responsible for the mitigations. He had concerns over landslides. Mr. Trembley indicated that the definition is shown on Footnote 1, page 3-14. He indicated the City would need to implement a monitoring program and the developer/applicant would be responsible for the mitigation measures. In regards to landslides, he indicated that there was shallow debris flow and the unstable material would be removed; however, he did not find any severe problems. Cm. Zika asked Mr. Gleason who would be responsible for the open space, the City or the East Bay Regional Park District. Mr. Gleason indicated that there were no agreements as of yet, however, a liaison between the City and the Park District should be formed. Regular Meeting PCM-8-60 May 1, 1989 , . • ~ . Cm. Zika asked Mr. Kinzel for clarification on the level of service concerns on Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road. Mr. Chris Kinzel, TJKM, indicated that when the traffic study was initiated, the level of service was "D". A recent study done in April showed a level of service "E"; however, the City Council recently adopted mitigation measures by a plan line and this should bring the level of service back down to "D". The intersection will continue to degrade and will reach level of service "F" sometime in the future with or without the project. Cm. Zika asked when the street improvements would be implemented. Mr. Kinzel indicated that the widen~ng should take about 3 to 6 months and there should be little disruption in traffic. The City is considering a traffic impact fee ordinance which would make the developer responsible for the cost impacts. Cm. Burnham asked Mr. Kinzel about installing a signal at I-580 and San Ramon Road. Mr. Kinzel indicated yes, a signal could be installed at the I-580 and San Ramon Road intersection; however one has not been approved. Mr. Tong indicated that off-ramp improvements were included in the downtown plan and the CIP would be rpviewed in June. Cm. Burnham asked if Dubli:i Boulevard would be extended to the West. Mr. Kinzel indicated that: it was a possibility and would be funded by the developer. An intersect~.on at Schaefer Ranch was also being considered. Mr. Gleason asked what the actual impacts of his project was for the intersection. Mr. Kinzel indicated that there was approximately a 3~ difference. Mr. Gleason indicated that the mitigation cost would be worked out with the developer. He stated that apartments were needed and the water district had the capacity for the project. He indicated that the fire department's conditions have been met. Cm. Zika asked if the proposed road would be connected with the Hansen Hill project. Mr. Gleason indicated yes. Cm. Burnham asked if the units would have fire sprinkler systems built in them. Mr. Gleason indicated yes. ~~r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~r~~~~~~ Regular Meeting PCM-8-61 May 1, 1989 ` ` 7 . Cm. Zika asked if these units would be considered apartments or condominiums. Mr. Gleason indicated that they would be apartments. Ms. Cronin indicated her concerns over the open space. She indicated that park dedication would mean within the park system and the land would not be allowed to be sold. Cm. Burnham asked if grazing would be allowed on the open space. Mr. Gleason indicated that grazing could prevent fires. Ms. Cronin indicated that she would not want grazing to be allowed. Cm. Barnes discussed the upcoming field trip. The field trip ~aould be on May 13th at 9:00 a.m. and the meeting place would be at the end of the Dublin Boulevard. Cm. Zika had concerns over the traffic congestion. Cm. Okun asked how much dirt would be graded. Mr. Trembley indicated that there would be approximately 324,000 cubic yards of dirt moved. The Draft EIR discusses this issue on page 4-57. The Planning Commission continued the public hearing to the May 15, 1989 meeting with a field trip to be held on Saturday, May 13th at 9:00 a.m. ~ ~ ~ ~ NEW BUSINESS OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS None ~ ~ ~ ~ OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Tong discussed the training session with the Planning Commission which will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. at the Planning Department office. ~ ~ ~ ~ PLANNING COMMISSIONERS` CONCERNS Cm. Burnham expressed his concern over the condition of the streets that were being repaired. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~r~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Regular Meeting PCM-8-62 May 1, 1989 . . i i Mr. Tong and Cm. Okun discussed CEQA regulations. Cm. Barnes asked about the radon issue. Mr. Tong indicated that radon was a naturally generated gas and there would be future testing requirements for the chemicals. At present, there are no verified accounts of the chemical in the ground. Cm. Barnes asked what the status was on the post office. Mr. Tong indicated that the problem was being looked into. Cm. Barnes asked that the Planning Commission meeting of July 3rd be changed to July 5th. She indicated that she would not be at ~he June 19th meeting. ~ ~ ~ ~ ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ~ ~ ~ ~ Respectfully submit ed, % ~ l t'- ~ ° ~ ~.~~z- Planning Commissio airperson ~ Laurence L. Tong Planning Director ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~s~~~~c~~~~~~ Regular Meeting PCM-8-63 May i, 1989