HomeMy WebLinkAbout*03-09-2021 - AgendaMarch 09, 2021 Dublin Planning Commission Agenda 1
Council Chamber 100 Civic Center Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Location: Electronic Methods
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
Meeting Procedure During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: In keeping with the guidelines provided by the State of California and Alameda County Department of Public Health regarding gatherings and recommendations to follow social distancing procedures, the following practices will be implemented during the Planning Commission meeting: The Dublin Planning Commission will hold online virtual meetings via Zoom Video Communications. To connect to the meeting go to: https://dublin.ca.gov/83/Planning-Commission and click the link provided. (Note: this link will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the evening of the meeting.) Members of the public who wish to address the Planning Commission will need to complete an online speaker slip. Speaker slips will be available at https://dublin.ca.gov/83/Planning-Commission beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the evening of the meeting. Speakers will be able to participate using a computer or smart phone. Members of the public who do not have internet access may make arrangements in advance to address the Planning Commission by telephone. Please call (925) 833-6610 before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting to make such arrangements. The speaker will be announced in the meeting when it is his/her time to speak to the Planning Commission. The speaker will then have three minutes to provide comments.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORALCOMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comment At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the City Clerk’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future City Council agenda. The exceptions under which the City Council
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MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
4. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the Planning Commission with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the Planning Commission who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Chair to remove the item.
4.1 Approval of the February 9, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Draft Minutes of the February 9, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of the February 9, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes of the February 9, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) and Chapter
8.104 (Site Development Review) (PLPA-2017-00018)
The United States Supreme Court determined that content-based sign regulations violate the First Amendment and are unconstitutional. Staff is proposing amendments to the City’s Sign Regulations to comply with the Supreme Court ruling. Proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance include modifications to Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) to replace content-based regulations, and other non-substantive amendments to provide greater clarity, and companion amendments to Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) to ensure internal consistency within in the Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission will consider and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding a proposed City-initiated Zoning Ordinance Amendment. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and adopt the Resolution recommending City Council approval of amendments to Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) and Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) of the Zoning Ordinance.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments in Redline Format
Attachment 2 - Resolution Recommending City Council Approval
Attachment 3 - Exhibit A to Attachment 1 - Ordinance Approving Amendments to Zoning
Ordinance Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) and Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review)
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
8. NEW BUSINESS – None.
9. OTHER BUSINESS Brief information only reports from Planning Commission and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by Planning Commission related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).
10. ADJOURNMENT
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This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure
environment, fosters new opportunities, provides equity across all programs, and
champions a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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