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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-2003 PC Minutes?Ia mi' g Commissiou Mim tes CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, August 26, 2003, in the Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Chair Fasulkey called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Fasulkey, Jennings, Nassar, King and Machtmes; Jeri Ram, Planning Manager; Andy Byde, Senior Planner; Janet Harbin, Senior Planner; Marnie Waffle, Assistant Planner; and Renuka Dhadwal, Recording Secretary. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA - None MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - August 12, 2003 were approved as submitted. ORAL COMMUNICATION - None WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - 7.1 PA 03-028 Recreational Vehicles - Continued from August 12, 2003 Planning Commission Meeting. Cm. Fasulkey asked for the Staff Report. Andy Byde explained that the item was continued from the August 12, 2003 Planning Commission meeting. He briefly went over the regulations currently governing recreational vehicles and outlined the direction given to Staff from the City Council. He concluded his presentation and asked if the Commission had any questions. There were no questions for Staff. Dan Rodrigues, 6851 Ione Way, stated at the last meeting he did not have an opinion on the dividing line between the front driveway and front side yard set back area. Since that meeting' he has given it some thought and would like to see the dividing line remain a requirement. If people would like to extend beyond the line, a variance should be requested. Alene Lewand, 7369 Glenoaks Way, stated that she is under the impression that the Commission thinks of RVs as motor homes. An RV is also a boat or jet ski. Cm. Fasulkey stated the code uses the term RV for motor homes but boats and jet skis also constitute an RV. Any vehicle that is not an automobile that is used for recreation is considered an RV. Ms. Lewand stated that just because the dividing line is removed doesn't mean that people will go out and buy something larger. Joe Perry, 8232 Wexford Ct.' stated he did not attend the last meeting and is curious why RV's are trader review. He asked why the City is paying attention to parking of RV's on a property rather than giving attention to the ones that are parked on the street. Cm. Fasulkey explained that on-street parking of RV's is also being reviewed. Ms. Ram explained that this process began because of the City Council's concerns about RV parking on the street. The removal of on-street RV parking will increase the off-street parking, which is why this subject is under review. Cm. Fasulkey asked Mr. Perry if he had any additional comments. Mr. Perry responded that he prefers parking RV's in the backyard covered with fencing. Cm. Fasulkey asked if there were any other comments. Hearing none he asked for the Planning Commission to give Staff direction on the subject. Cm. Jennings stated that enforcement should be increased but the ordinance should remain the same. Cm. King stated he has given it some thought and feels the screening requirement should remain. He also likes the idea of grand-fathering those that currently own RV's. Cm. Nassar agreed with Cm. Jennings that he is in favor of not amending the current regulations. He has concerns with the dividing line and people owning more than one RV. If the dividing line is removed, there should be a restriction allowing only one RV. Cm. Machtmes stated he is not in favor of amending the current regulations. He would like to see RV's brought back further from the sidewalk than 1 foot for safety issues. Cm. Fasulkey asked Staff if they consulted with Police Services regarding safety. Mr. Byde stated that Attachment 8 of the August 12, 2003, agenda statement included a discussion on health and safety from Police and Fire Departments. They did not specifically articulate how far the ideal setback would be. Police Services indicated that the farther back from the sidewalk a RV is parked is safer for pedestrians and motorist. Cm. Jennings asked if there is an ordinance that restricts the length of a vehicle. Mr. Byde responded no. Cm. Nassar asked about the average size of a motor home. Mr. Byde stated that an average motor home is approximately 30 feet and a boat is approximately 20 feet. Cm. Nassar stated that the rear yard setbacks couldn't accommodate up to 50% of the RV's. The Planning Commission took a straw vote and unanimously agreed to leave the ordinance as it is with more active code enforcement. There was discussion to grandfather he existing units that are legally parked RV's according to the existing ordinance and making recommendations to amend the ordinance. Cm. Machtmes stated making changes is inconsistent with the recommendation to leave the existing ordinance in affect. Cm. Nassar asked about the main reason that people do not comply with the current ordinance. Mr. Byde stated the main reason is due to the dividing line between the front driveway area and side yard setback area. There was discussion on the dividing line and, based on the majority, the Planning Commission agreed to not change the dividing line between the driveway and side yard setback area. There was discussion regarding changes to the existing ordinance in relation to the one-foot setback on the driveway, and based on the majority, the Planning Commission agreed to not change the current ordinance. The Planning Commission made the recommendation that no changes be made to the ordinance with more active enforcement. PUBLIC HEARING - 8.1 PA 03-035 Duke Garage Conversion Conditional Use Permit - Request for a Conditional Use Permit to convert a portion of a single-family residential garage for the construction of a bathroom. Cm. Fasulkey asked for the staff report. Marnie Waffle presented the staff report and explained that the Applicant, Ray Duke, is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the partial conversion of garage space for the construction of a bathroom. He is proposing an addition and interior remodel to his single family home that will encroach slightly into the required two-car garage space, as shown on the attached floor plans. Instead of maintaining a 20-foot by 20-foot garage space as required by the Off-Street Parking and Loading Section of the Zoning Ordinance, the new garage space will only be roughly 20-feet by 14-feet. The existing garage door will remain on the exterior of the residence and the space will be used primarily for storage. The residential addition and interior remodel is proposed in order to accommodate three adults and one child in an existing 3-bedroom, 1-bath home by creating additional living space, a second bathroom, and more storage, Staff concludes that this application meets the minimum findings required to approve the Conditional Use Permit, as stated in the conditions of approval. Cm. Fasulkey asked if the applicant was present. Ray Duke, 6342 Dover Lane, explained they are upgrading their house. They have a small backyard with a pool and would not be feasible to expand towards the backyard. Cm. Fasulkey asked if there were any questions for Staff or the applicant; hearing none he closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. On motion by Cm. King, seconded by Cm. Nassar, by a vote of 5-0 the Planning Commission approved RESOLUTION NO. 03 - 43 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR PA 03-035 - A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE PARTIAL CONVERSION OF A GARAGE TO RESIDENTIAL LIVING SPACE FOR PROPERTY AT 7432 DOVER LANE (APN 941-0197-045) 8.2 PA 03-021 Ken Harvey/Dublin Honda Automobile/Vehicle Storage Lot (Popelar Property), Conditional Use Permit - The Applicant is applying for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the parking and storage of vehicles owned by Dublin Honda and other businesses in an existing private parking lot. Cm. Fasulkey asked for the staff report. Janet Harbin presented the staff report and explained that the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate an automobile/vehicle storage lot at 6700 Sierra Lane in an existing parking lot. The Conditional Use Permit will allow the storage of vehicles for the Ken Harvey/Dublin Honda auto dealership on a 1-acre site owned by Dee Popelar and located approximately 2 miles east of the Honda auto dealership on Amador Plaza Road. The applicant is requesting that the automobile/vehicle storage lot be available for use by the dealership for the duration of the construction of the expanded Dublin Honda facility, recently approved by the City Council. The facility would be used to store only Honda vehicles until the proposed expansion of the dealership is completed, providing additional parking for the dealership's inventory of vehicles. As there may be a need in future for other businesses to store vehicles at the site, it is suggested that the conditional use permit allow use of the lot for parking and vehicle storage for an indefinite amount of time. The construction of the expansion planned at the Honda dealership is anticipated to disrupt the dealership site on Amador Plaza Road and displace the existing inventory parking for the duration of the construction period. The applicant has stated that at the present time there is inadequate space on the dealership site to move inventory around and park it during the construction of the expanded facility, and also continue to meet customer demand. The parking area proposed for the automobile/vehicle storage lot meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for an Automobile/Vehicle Storage Lot. It is improved, fenced and gated, and is suitable for use as a vehicle storage lot. Additionally, the use is compatible with the surrounding uses consisting of business and services with adjacent parking and storage lots. Although Dublin Honda will only use the lot to store vehicles for a limited time, areas for vehicle storage are scarce. Ms. Harbin concluded her presentation and stated that Staff recommends that the conditional use permit allow for the lot to be used indefinitely for vehicle storage. Cm. Jennings asked if the permit would be in the name of Ken Harvey. Ms. Harbin stated yes but contingent of the property address. Cm. Jennings stated that the staff report states there is a need for storage lots for other businesses as well. What are the other businesses? Ms Harbin stated other businesses, like sign companies and real estate businesses, need to store a vehicle when they are not in use. Cm. Fasulkey asked for the applicant's testimony. Dee Popelar, Applicant stated the area has had a lot of abandoned cars in the past, so his intent is to only allow storage of vehicles. Cm. King asked what the property is currently used for. Mr. Popelar stated it is a vacant site. On motion by Cm. King, seconded by Cm. Machtmes with a 5-0 vote the Planning Commission unanimously approved I42 RESOLUTION NO. 03- 44 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING PA 03-021 KEN HARVEY/DUBLIN HONDA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILE/VEHICLE STORAGE LOT AT 6700 SIERRA LANE (POPELAR PROPERTY) NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None OTHER BUSINESS (Commission/Staff Informational Only Reports) ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ~ 1 annin gkC-m~s s i-~"n Cha~rrp: Planning Manager