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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-2014 PC Minutes Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, March 25, 2014 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in the City Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Vice Chair Goel called the meeting to order at 7:01:00 PM Present: Vice Chair Goel; Commissioners Do, O'Keefe, and Kohli; Jeff Baker, Assistant Community Development Director; Kit Faubion, City Attorney; Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner; and Debra LeClair, Recording Secretary. Absent: Chair Bhuthimethee ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA — NONE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS — On a motion by Cm. O'Keefe and seconded by Cm. Do, on a vote of 4-0 the Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes of the March 11, 2014 meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — NONE CONSENT CALENDAR — NONE WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — NONE PUBLIC HEARINGS — • 8.1 PLPA-2014-00006 Development Agreement extension for the AMB/Prologis mixed-use office/residential project at 6700 Golden Gate Drive in Downtown Dublin Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner, presented the project as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Do asked if the number of residential units for this project were included in the unit numbers proposed for the Amendment to the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) that was discussed at the last meeting. Ms. Bascom answered yes; the units were included in the original allocation for the DDSP. Cm. O'Keefe asked how Staff arrived at the $100,000 fee for each extension. Ms. Bascom answered that the amount is a standard DA extension budget figure, and is not based on a per unit basis, but is negotiated between Staff and the developer. Cm. O'Keefe asked if there are any other projects that were going to be asking for a similar extension. Ms. Bascom answered not to her knowledge. Az `.'uminiaigon &WarenZ 25, 2014 'Regular Weerleo (11 age I >8 Cm. Kohli asked if the Applicants will submit a different plan for the project that will come before the Planning Commission. Ms. Bascom responded that the proposed extension is specifically for the current DA. She stated that, when the developer comes forward with a new proposal for the site, there will be a new DA and a new Site Development Review. The current proposal is to give them time to put that package together. Cm. Kohli asked how long the original DA has been in effect. Ms. Bascom answered that the DA was for a 10 year period. Cm. Kohli wanted to clarify that the request is for an additional 18 months. Ms. Bascom answered yes; in 6 month increments, assuming that the developer takes certain steps and make the payments as scheduled. Cm. Kohli asked if the Developer takes the entire 18 months then the City would receive $200,000. Ms. Bascom answered yes. Vice Chair Goel opened the public hearing. Mark Hanson, Prologis representative, spoke in favor of the project. He stated that they have selected the developer and hired the architect and engineers and will work with Staff to bring a new project forward. He asked for the support of the Planning Commission. Vice Chair Goel closed the public hearing. The Planning Commission was in support of the extension. On a motion by Cm. Do and seconded by Cm. Kohli, on a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 14-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND PROLOGIS, INC. TO ALLOW FOR AN EIGHTEEN MONTH TIME EXTENSION WITH CONDITIONS 8.2 PLPA-2014-00005 - Dublin Crossing Vesting Tentative Map 8150 to divide the 189- acre project area into five master parcels for the purposes of future development phases. '=ar r irFr t'Pintnm;si:n !Mardi 25, 2014 Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner, presented the project as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Kohli asked if the Planning Commission is reviewing the Phasing Plan. Ms. Bascom stated that the phasing plan has already been approved. She stated that the Planning Commission is reviewing the Vesting Tentative Map. Cm. Goel asked if there will be changes to the landscaping master plan or is it the final plan. Ms. Bascom asked if he was referring to the plant palette specifically. Cm. Goel answered yes. Ms. Bascom answered that this is the palette that will be used for the public rights of way and suggested that, if Cm. Goel had any comments about a particular species, this would be the time to mention them. She stated that the developer's landscape architect prepared the master plan and she felt confident in their abilities. Cm. Goel opened the public hearing. Joe Guerra, SunCal, spoke in favor of the project and asked for the Planning Commission to support the project. Cm. Goel stated that he was glad to see the project moving forward. He stated that he liked the color of the bike lanes which he felt enhances the safety element. He was concerned with some of the selected plants because similar plants were used in some parts of eastern Dublin that did not thrive. He stated that some of the plants in the master plan tend to cause hay fever, but he understood that drought tolerant plants are needed at this time. Mr. Guerra stated that they are planning a ribbon cutting during the first week of June for the new Camp Parks gate on Dougherty Road. Cm. Do complimented the project and liked that there are more planned bus stops throughout the community. She stated that she was glad to see the project moving forward and is in support of the project. Cm. O'Keefe stated that he is in support of the project. Cm. Kohli stated that he agrees with the other Commissioners and is in support of the project. He asked if this project is the same project that the Planning Commission reviewed earlier that included a pedestrian bridge over Dublin Blvd. and if there was any resolution to that issue. Ms. Bascom responded that project will not be completed in the near future but the developer has committed $50,000 to begin the study of the bridge and where it should be placed. She stated that Staff will continue to keep the bridge in mind and the Traffic Engineer is currently pursuing grant funding opportunities. Cm. Goel stated that he is in support of the project and hoped that the bridge study moves quickly. s«:777tiiZ 4'10n !it/larch 25",2014 On a motion by Cm. Do and seconded by Cm. O'Keefe, on a vote of 4-0, the Planning Commission unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION NO, 14-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE MAP 8150 FOR THE DUBLIN CROSSING PROJECT NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS — NONE OTHER BUSINESS - NONE 10.1 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from the Planning Commission and/or Staff, including Committee Reports and Reports by the Planning Commission related to meetings attended at City Expense (AB 1234). 10.2 Mr. Baker reminded the Planning Commissioners about the Planning Commissioners Academy that they will be attending March 26-28th, with a group lunch to be held on Thursday, March 27th 10.3 Mr. Baker reminded the Commissioners to submit their Form 700 tax documents to the City Clerk which are due on April 1, 2014. ADJOURNMENT— The meeting was adjourned at 7:28:02 PM Respectfully submitted, 7-- �---_ Pla ing ommission Chair ATTEST: -Jeff Baker Assistant Community Development Director G:IMINUTES120141PLANNING COMMISSION103.25.14 DRAFT PC MINUTES.docx (Planning Commission ,' €rarcl 25,2014 gurar!Meeting 4age 1 61