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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.1 ZnOrdAmendEspressoCrts .. .. . . CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 22, 1994 ~ SUBJECT: Report Regarding Zoning Ordinance Amendment Request to Consider Espresso Carts Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director Ar ~Xhibit 1: August 8, 1994 City Council Agenda Statement ~EXhibit 2: August 11, 1994 Letter from Dublin Chamber of Commerce REPORT PREPARED BY: EXHIBITS ATTACHED: RECOMMENDATION: Give policy direction to either 1) modify and expand the Zoning Ordinance Amendment Study, or 2) continue the Zoning Ordinance Amendment Study as previously directed. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Staff time will be required to prepare and process the Zoning Ordinance Amendment Study. DESCRIPTION: On August 8, 1994, the City Council heard and discussed a report regarding a Zoning Ordinance Amendment request to consider espresso carts (see Exhibit 1). In response to a request by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, the city Council continued the item until the August 22, 1994, meeting. The Dublin Chamber of Commerce supports the current zoning ordinance prohibition on outdoor sales by vendors with no permanent business address in Dublin (see Exhibit 2). Staff recommends that the City Council give policy direction to either: 1. modify and expand the Zoning Ordinance Amendment Study to also consider allowing businesses without a place of business in Dublin to have on-going outdoor food sales, QB 2. continue the Zoning Ordinance Amendment Study to allow Dublin businesses to have periodic temporary outdoor sales, with Dublin service clubs given an opportunity to participate in food sales, as previously directed. COPIES TO: Jaynie Bunnell Dennis Carrington Chamber of Commerce Agenda/General File ;1 / -----------------------------------------f-- -------------------------- COPIES TO: ITEM NO. -LL-- CITY CLERK FILE ~ ," n\ ., ,,,,cf .-- . . CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 8, 1994 SUBJECT: Report regarding Zoning ordinance Amendment Request to Co~sider Espresso Carts Laurence L. Tong, Planning Director REPORT PREPARED BY: EXHIBITS ATTACHED: Exhibit 1: Information from Ms. Bunnell Exhibit 2: March 8, 1993 Agenda Statement Regarding Outdoor Sales RECOMMENDATION: Exhibit 3: Resolution No. 32-93 Regarding Outdoor Sales ~ ~ Exhibit 4: March 8, 1993 Minutes Regarding J V Outdoor Sales ~ Give policy direction to either 1) modify and expand the zoning Ordinance Amendment Study or 2) continue the Zoning Ordinance Amendment Study as previously directed. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Staff time will be required to prepare and process the Zoning Ordinance Amendment Study. DESCRIPTION: Ms. Jaynie Bunnell, representing the Sidewalk Graffiti Company, is requesting the City Council to consider a self-contained espresso bar or cart outside of an existing local business (see Exhibit 1). The existing Zoning Ordinance and city council policy does not allow outdoor food vendors on an on-going basis. The city Council requested Staff to review the request as it relates to the Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding outdoor sales and report back to the City Council. In 1984, the Chamber of Commerce indicated concerns regarding outdoor uses with little overhead competing with existing Dublin businesses. The City Council determined that retail sales should take place from inside a building. The City Council identified concern that outdoor retail businesses would be unfair competition for those businesses which operate inside a building. The City Council also indicated that outdoor retail businesses can generate traffic and other enforcement problems. COPIES TO: Jaynie Bunnell Dennis Carrington Agenda File Dublin Chamber of Commerce ExhIit ---------------------------------------------------------------------- t COPIES TO: ITEM NO. 8.1 CITY CLERK FILE~ ~ I j (~ . . In March, 1993, the Dublin Business Task Force requested that local businesses be allowed to have periodic temporary outdoor sales, such as an occasional sidewalk sale. The Business Task Force suggested that no accommodation should be made for retailers which do not have a place of business in the city of Dublin. For example, Target stores could conduct a sidewalk sale; however, a Castro Valley retail outlet could not set up and sell merchandise in front of Target. The Business Task Force also suggested that the regulations should not prohibit the opportunity for service clubs to participate in food sales, etc., in conjunction with the event (see Exhibit 2). The city council adopted Resolution No. 32-93 (see Exhibit 3) allowing local Dublin businesses to conduct periodic temporary outdoor sales with an Administrative Conditional Use Permit (ACUP) while the Planning staff was preparing a Zoning Ordinance Amendment study. The City Council identified the reduced staffing in the Planning Department and gave priority to the zoning ordinance amendment study regarding outdoor sales over all other zoning ordinance amendment studies except for the auto dealership signage study (see Exhibit 4). The auto dealership signage study was combined with the sign ordinance amendment as part of the City Council's 1994 Goals and Objectives. The Planning staff has had initial discussions regarding issues and options with Chamber of Commerce representatives. Because of additional high priority planning applications and activities, and staffing vacancies, the Planning staff has been unable to prepare a draft for review and comment by other departments and the Chamber of Commerce representatives. The Staff hopes to complete the draft within a month of completing the sign ordinance amendments (by Sept. 22). After review and comment on the draft (by Oct. 22), the item would need to go to public hearing before the Planning Commission (by Nov. 7), and then to public hearings before the City Council (Nov. & Dec.). A zoning ordinance amendment would become effective 30 days after it is adopted by the City Council (Jan. 95). During discussions with Ms. Bunnell, Staff noted that several existing restaurants have Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) for outdoor eating and seating. These Conditional Use Permits are appropriate because the primary uses are indoor restaurants and the outdoor eating and seating is subordinate to and depend on the indoor restaurant uses. Ms. Bunnell's self-contained espresso cart would operate as an independent business using space leased from the property owner. To date, the Planning Staff has been following the city Council's previous direction to prepare the zoning Ordinance Amendment Study to allow Dublin businesses to have periodic temporary outdoor sales. No accommodation is being made for retailers which do not have places of business in the city. Opportunities will be given to Dublin service clubs to participate in food sales. Ms. Bunnell's request would modify and expand the city Council's previous direction. The study would also consider allowing businesses without a place of business in the City to have on-going outdoor food sales. The expanded study would need to consider the additional issues and options, and the Planning Staff would need additional time to complete the draft (by 0ct. 22). The amendment could then be processed and effective by February 1995. -2- . . staff recommends that the City Council give policy direction to either: 1) modify and expand the Zoning.Ordinance Amendment study to also consider allowing businesses without a place of business in Dublin to have on-going outdoor food sales, QB 2) continue the Zoning Ordinance Amendment study to allow Dublin businesses to have periodic temporary outdoor sales, with Dublin service clubs given an opportunity to participate in food sales, as previously directed. -3- . . ;. ~ - ... .;~~,;. ,f} "':....... ""}'i': ...... EXHIBIT 1 " . Sidewalk Graffiti Co. 1994 . . . In the business climate of the '90s, it is more critical than ever to offer that extra "something special" to maintain a competitive edge, Sidewalk Graffiti Company nffers you one such advantage and enhancement to your cun"ent operation with no cost to you - an espresso bar. Coffee, conversation and business have become synonymous with one another. dating back to the 1600s and the London coffee houses which were known centres of political, .'iocial. literary and business influence. The trend now is toward t1avoured and gourmet coffees as thi" nation continues its search for a great cup of coffee. Seattle, as well known for its lanes as for it'- rain, leads the trend. There you can order an espresso just about anywhere. including drive-up windows attached to everything from furniture stores to insurance companie...., Specialty coffee now represents nearly 20 percent of all coffee sold in America Consumers are acquning a taste and desire for high quality coffees: and the extra effol1 and charm of having a cup "brewed especially for them" has real appeal. Sidewalk Graffiti Co., originally formed in Seattle. Washington to answer the demand ot the specialty coffee market in the Northwest, has recently expanded to the Bay Area. In response to the growing demand in Northern California and at the request of Chevron. we are now servicin~ the needs of this market with our full-service, ~elf-contained e~ressoyar.'.". which provide customers choices of espresso, cappuccino, mocha or latte for their sipping pleasure. Our first hospitality centre. set up in the Oanville area for Chevron. has recei ved overwhelming response. The service has also received unsolicitated press coverage in the SUIl Francisco Chronicle, the San Ramon Valley Times, and the Tri- Valle\' Herald. We now give you the chance to be a part of this consumer trend and to allow your client..... customers and employees access to a great cup of coffee, .'brewed especially for them" -and the opportunity to engage in the correlating networking conversations. Everyone wants that "something special" and to be around the "hub of activity" -and that's what you' 11 provide, . .. . CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 8, 1993 SUBJECT: Business Task Force Review of Modification to Policy ~_ Governing Outdoor Sales ~L (prepared by: Paul S. Rankin, Assistant City Mgr) EXHIBITS ATTACHED: 1. Zoning Ordinance Excerpt Requiring ACUP for Temporary Uses. 2. 'fask Force Agenda Statement Dated February 17, 1993 3. Excerpt Ordinance Temporary Uses To Clearance. #6-92: Allowing Be Approved By specified A zoning 4. Draft Resolution Amending City Council Policy On Outdoor Sales 5. Pending Zoning Ordinance Assignments / Projects & Planning Staff RECOMMENDATION:~ (1) Receive Report. (2) Direct Planning Staff to prepare a zoning Ordinance modification based upon the input to date for consideration by the Planning Commission. ( 3 ) Provide Staff with an indication of the priority of this project in relation to other assignments, given the current reduced staffing in this Department. (4) Adopt the Resolution if the City Council would like to provide an interim means of approving outdoor sales while the modification is being developed. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Staff time will be required to develop the ordimmce and to monitor the anticipated permit process. Minimal permit revenue may be generated. DESCRIPTION: At the City council meeting of April 13, 1992 the City council considered a request from a local businessman who supported a change in the restrictions placed on outdoor sales. The City Council suggested that the issue be reviewed by the Business Task Force before any further direction was given. At approximately the same time the Dublin Chamber of Commerce also began an effort to review the issues. Current Restrictions / city Council Policy On Outdoor Sales Following incorporation of the City in 1982, the Alameda county Zoning Ordinance was adopted by reference. Section 8-48.9 explicitly provides that principal uses shall take place within an enclosed building (Exhibit 1) . The Ordinance also includes a process for obtaining approval of Temporary Uses by Obtaining an Administrative Conditional Use Permit (ACUP). Based upon city Council policy this had been used in the past to provide for Christmas Tree lots and similar seasonal events. The City Council policy was established in 1984, when the City Council and Planning commission considered an application from a vendor to sell goods from a parking lot. The interpretation made by the City Council established the following findings: 1. Retail Sales should be limited to an enclosed building, rather than encouraging outdoor retail sales. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEr-! NO. 8.. ? COPIES TO:Business Task Force i Michael Phiilip~, Robt Je~ri Co Nancy Feeley, Dublin Chamber EXHIBIT2 CITY CLERK I FILE~ . . 2. Avoid outdoor retail sales which give a competitive edge over merchants which rent retail space. 3. Discourage peddlers from selling their wares on street corners, which generally increase zoning, building, and traffic enforcement problems and conflicts with existing merchants. In the Fall of 1984, the city council adopted an amendment which would allow temporary Arts and Crafts Fairs to be conducted pursuant to certain restrictions. The event needed to be sponsored by a non-profit organization and items for sale must be hand crafted. In addition there was an ACUP required and restrictions on the number of events allowed each year. Task Force Review In July of 1992, Staff presented a detailed report to the Task Force Special Programs Subcommittee. (This report is attached to Exhibit 2.) The report included a survey of how other communities regulated outdoor sales. The subcommi ttee suggested that the entire Tas.k Force be surveyed to determine whether there were common areas of support for revising the restrictions. At the Task Force meeting on February 17, 1993 the results of this survey were presented. The survey found that there was significant support for a change, however, it was suggested that there continued to be a need for an administrative process to assure that such sales did not become a deterrent to the business community, as a result of generating traffic, litter, or other problems. At the meeting, representatives of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce indicated that they found similar results in their study. The Chamber effort had identified the opportunity for an organized effort to actually promote special sale days during the warm weather months. This might involve joint advertising or other gimmicks to att~act shoppers on a regular basis. Based upon the input from this meeting the following items summarize the basic approach which was suggested for the City to pursue: a. There is support for a change in the laws regulating outdoor sales. b. There should be an administrative permit process. c. There should be special measures incorporated to protect the image or appearance of the retail area. d. A single event should be allowed for no more than 3 days. e. There should be a provision for the City-wide st Patrick's Day Celebration. f. The number of events allowed during a calendar year (in addition to the st. Patrick's Day Celebration noted above) should adhere to the following restrictions: it January / February / March April/May / June July August September October / November / December 1 Event 1 Event 1 Event 1 Event 1 Event 1 Event The regulations should not prohibit the opportunity for service clubs to participate in food sales, etc. in conjunction w11l11Ehe event. h. There should be an opportunity for sponsors to include music or other entertainment with the event. * No accommodation should be made for retailers which do not have a place of business in the City of Dublin. ( i. e. Target stores could conduct a sale, however, a Castro Valley retail outlet could not set up and sell merchanaise in front of Target.) Modification Required To Accommodate outdoor Sales Staff.would recommend that the City Council pursue a process which would allow outdoor sales to be approved without the requirement for an ACUP. A process utilizing a Zoning Clearance could be developed, which would be consistent with the current approval of other temporary uses. In February of 1992, the City Council adopted Zoning Ordinance Amendments, which were designed to implement recommendations found in the Management Audit of Development Services. The focus of the changes were to simplify permit processing for the Applicant as well as the Staff. Exhibit 3 is an excerpt from this ordinance. The change allowed specified temporary uses to be approved with a Zoning Clearance. This process includes the Planning Commission review of Standard Guidelines, which are then used by Staff in determining approval of applications. The process does not require a 10 day appeal period before becoming effective and the zoning Clearance process is less complex than what is required for an ACUP. The process to accommodate this change would involve the following items: 1. Develop an ordinance amendment to incorporate outdoor sales as a Temporary Use subject to the Zoning Clearance process. (This will add an additional use to the section shown in Exhibit 3). 2. Develop a set of guidelines for the approval of this type of zoning Clearance. (This will include the input from the Task Force noted above.) 3. Present these items to the Planning commission at a public hearing. 4. Prepare Staff Reports and conduct two public hearings before the City Council. 5. The Ordinance amendment can only beco~e effectiv~ 30 days after it is adopted by the City Council. Based upon the time frames for publishing newspaper notices, providing the public with a notice that the change will be considered, and scheduling meeting before public bodies it is anticipated that a revised ordinance could not be effective before the summer months. This schedule would assume that the City Council identified the project as a priority over other Zoning Ordinance studies. A further discussion of pending studies is included later in this report. Ooportunity For Interim Process While Amendment Is Beina Considered Given that the Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the Business Community have shown an interest in conducting special sales this summer Staff has identified a process by which the City council could authorize this to occur. The process would involve the City Council adopting a resolution which revises the current policy regarding the interpretation of Outdoor Sales. Staff has prepared a Draft Resolution (Exhibit 4), which will implement this change. This will allow Staff to process Outdoor Sales by Dublin Businesses under the ACUP process. In the meantime Staff would work on the amendments to simplify the approval by having the permit issuance handled as a zoning Clearance. Impact Of Reduced Staffing on Time Required To Process Amendment If the city Council has an interest in pursuing a modification it will also be necessary for the City Council to identify the priority of this project in relation to other assignments. The preparation and enactment of an amendment by this summer is a best case scenario. ~ . . At this time the Planing Department is operating without 30% of the positions originally contained in the approved 1992-93 Budget ([-1] Senior Planner / [-1] Office Assistant II / [-1] Planning Intern.) The vacant Senior Planner position was the head of the Current Planning Division. Typically this type of study would be handled by the Current Planning Division. Given the Staff time required for the major General Plan Amendment Study and current Planning applications, there is not a significant amount of time available for special studies. Exhibit 5 highlights the pending special studies and projects. In the past, the City Council has suggested that Staff pursue Zoning Amendment studies as time became available and in the order they were recei ved. It would be appropriate for the city Council to consider the priority of any change in the regulation of outdoor sales as compared to the other assignments identified in Exhibit 5. Conclusion Staff would recommend that the city Council take the following action: 1. Receive the Staff Report and any public input on the issue. 2. Determine whether there is a consensus to consider some change in the existing regulations. 3. If there is an interest in having the Planning Commission consider a change, it is recommended that the City council do the following: a. Review the criteria suggested by the Task Force and provide any additional input or comments. b. If there is an interest in allowing outdoor Sales during the development of the ordinance amendment, it would be appropriate to Adopt the Draft Resolution. c. The city Council should provide Staff with direction on the priority of this study. . . RESOLUTION NO. 32 - 93 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN *************************** AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON OUTDOOR SALES AND AUTHORIZING APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SECTION 8-60.60.1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, In 1984, the City council was requested to interpret the zoning Ordinance related to the Temporary approval of outdoor sales; and WHEREAS, The City Council found that subject to section 8-48.9 of the zoning Ordinance all retail sales should take place within a building; and WHEREAS, The city council expressed concern with unfair competition for those businesses which operated from a building; and WHEREAS, The City council also noted that outdoor peddlers can generate traffic and other enforcement problems; and . WHEREAS, The city council has received a report from the Dublin Business Task Force, which encourages a modification to allow local businesses to conduct periodic outdoor sales; and WHEREAS, section 8-60.60.1 of the city zoning Ordinance provides for the approval of minor temporary uses through the issuance of an Administrative Conditional Use Permit (ACUP); and WHEREAS, The City council is enacting this policy change as a temporary measure to allow for the approval of periodic outdoor sales during the time required to consider and implement a revision to the zoning Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council of the city of Dublin does hereby declare that it has interpreted section 8-60.60.1 of the city of Dublin zoning Ordinance, to allow for the approval of periodic outdoor sales conducted adjacent to the individual Dublin business. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any business conducting such a sale shall be required to comply with all application requirements, conditions of approval, and other City regulations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the city council finds that an eligible business may request permission to conduct periodic outdoor sales pursuant to this policy, provided that the frequency does not exceed: (a) Once each month during the months of July, August, or September. (b) Once each three months during the following calendar quarters: First Quarter: January / February / March Second Quarter: April/May / June Fourth Quarter: October / November / December , EXHIBIT 3 . . Any individual business which conducts outdoor sales which exceed the frequency as stated above, shall not be considered a Temporary Use subject to this policy. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall supersede previous city council policy related to conducting of outdoor Sales by Dublin businesses. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of March, 1993. AYES: councilmembers Houston, Howard, Moffatt, and Mayor Protempore Burton. NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Snyder (/ (/) ~'7'- I '--LUw( .~. ~Jf?~7 Mayor Protempore .I I ATTES~1;cJ(;f)L f f . . not foreseen that the City would have a direct role beyond S ff Member available to respond to any issues which come up the city has an obligation. a Mayor Protempore Burton putting a lot of right program or ednesday. r the learn if ees this as a this. Janet ckhart advised that the Chamber Board will meet Discussi so far has been that this is a great project Chamber of ommerce to take on. They will be seeking there is an terest in the business community. She positive step, nd feels there is a real openness Mayor Protempore B rton stated he was glad Commerce coming int this process. the Chamber of Ms. Lockhart stated needed now o communicate real well. aff for always being there and apparently just wasn't the It looks like we are resolving at etting the City Council and the Cm. Houston passed out to Council a ewspaper article about the City of Tracy. The see et of their succe was they really used an Economic Development mmittee to get their ity going. This might be something to discus with Tracy's representat'yes. who spoke Mayor Protempor Burton advised to the group w s from Tracy. Cm. Housto stated he thought you have to include like this, not just 1 or 2 streets. in On mo ion of Cm. Moffatt, seconded by Cm. Howard, and by un vot (Mayor Snyder absent), the Council authorized the Mayor 0 I ter to the Chamber of Commerce leadership to encourage their forts to address issues facing the retail business community. * * * * BUSINESS TASK FORCE REVIEW OF MODIFICATION TO POLICY GOVERNING OUTDOOR SALES (450-20) Assistant city Manager Rankin presented the Staff ,Report and advised that in April of 1992, the City Council received a'request to reconsider current restrictions which prohibit outdoor sales. The City Council suggested that the issue be considered by the Business Task Force. The Task Force has provided input as to issues which should be covered by a revision. In addition, Staff has presented a means by which outdoor sales could be approved under the current Ordinance, while a modification is being developed and considered. '-'-;/ Mr. Rankin discussed the current restrictions and the City Council policy on outdoor sales, which was established in 1984. The Business Task Force review and findings were also discussed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CM - VOL 1exHIBIT4- March 8, 1993 Regular Meeting ~ . . Mr. Rankin stated Staff recommended that the city council pursue a process which would allow outdoor sales to be approved without the requirement for an ACUP. A process utilizing a Zoning Clearance could be developed, which would be consistent with the current approval of other temporary uses. The process to accommodate this change was discussed. An interim process which would allow for the conduct of special sales this summer was identified and discussed. The process would involve the city council adopting a resolution which revises the current policy regarding the interpretation of outdoor sales. In the meantime, Staff would work on the amendments to simplify the approval by having the permit issuance handled as a Zoning Clearance. Mr. Rankin advised that if the Council is interested in pursuing a modification, it will be necessary to identify the priority of this project in relation to other assignments. Cm. Moffatt asked if there would be any input from local businesses in developing some new concepts. will this be Staff developed or with cooperation of some of the community? Mr. Rankin stated they have the input from the Business Task Force and the Chamber of Commerce has discussed this with a separate group of businesses. Staff would present something before the Planning Commission at a public hearing. The intent is to move it along and there would be hearings before both the Planning commission and the city council. Cm. Moffatt asked if there was any way to speed up the process for a zoning Clearance from 30 days. Planning Director Tong clarified that the zoning Clearance is basically an over-the-counter process, but there is a 5-day appeal period. Both the Zoning Clearance and an ACUP have a set $25 fee. Mayor Protempore Burton felt that people will be asking what the criteria is for promotions. will every little store or place have to have a permit? We should look at joint promotions. The Planning Staff and Task Force should review this. Cm. Houston asked if a store wants to have a promotion once a quarter, do they have to come in each time or can they come in once at the beginning of the year and state they will be having sales every quarter? He would like to see it as a one-time fee for the year. Mr. Rankin stated the difficulty is whether or not they would know what days they will have the sales and the specifics. Cm. Houston questioned the reason the city needs to know this. Maybe we don't need to be on top of every single thing with the business community. f, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . eM - VOL 12 - 102 Regular Meeting March 8, 1993 ~ . " . . Mr. Rankin advised that potential traffic control is one consideration. Mr. Ambrose questioned how we would make certain that people are not violating our Ordinance. There has to be some way of checking it or why do we have the Ordinance. Guidelines must be adopted. He questioned whether an interim process would work without guidelines. Cm. Houston stated San Ramon has some very liberal guidelines for outdoor sales, particularly during the summer months. Janet Lockhart stated this issue got more attention from the business community than anything in a long time. They worked on this over a period of a few months. The consensus was that everyone was excited about getting this rolling for this summer. The Chamber of Commerce wanted to find an idea for getting businesses working together and getting everybody excited about doing this. The Chamber is interested in helping to promote this but they are limited in how much they can actually do in setting up the events. They see this as a real opportunity for the business community to come together and work with the city. Cm. Houston asked if the Chamber had had time to review the draft resolution. Ms. Lockhart stated she would be happy to bring this up for discussion at the Board meeting on Wednesday. Mayor Protempore Burton indicated that the CUP is an interim measure which would allow them to have their outside sales this year. It will also give the city Council ideas on what types of things need to be added. ~ On motion of Cm. Houston, seconded by em. Moffatt, and by unanimous vote (Mayor Snyder absent), the Council directed the Planning Staff to prepare a Zoning Ordinance modification based upon the input to date for consideration by the Planning Commission. The Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 32 - 93 AMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON OUTDOOR SALES AND AUTHORIZING APPROVAL SUBJECT TO SECTION 8-60.60.1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE with regard to the priority of this project in relation to other assignments, given the current reduced staffing in the Planning Department, the Council concurred that this should be given priority over all the other zoning Ordinance Amendment studies except for the auto dealership signage study which was initiated in 1992. * * * * J, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CM - VOL 12 - 103 Regular Meeting March 8, 1993 ~{,/ ~v old in heritage - n. in ideas .,. tn . ~vt;l~. u AUG 121994 ""111:" ",,' GfV c;: '.,1 .. ' ' Chamber of Commerce August 11, 1994 / Mayor Peter Snyder & Members, Dublin City Council City of Dublin P. O. Box 2340 Dublin, California 94568 Dear Mayor Snyder & Councilmembers: Recently the Dublin Chamber of Commerce was contacted by the City of Dublin staff requesting input from the Chamber regarding permanent outdoor sales and the possibility of changing the City's zoning ordinance to accomodate such sales. In 1984, the Chamber requested the City of Dublin to pass an ordinance prohibiting outdoor sales by vendors that did not have a permanent business location within the City. At that time the Chamber felt outside vendors were in co~petition with Dublin businesses that pay rent, salaries, taxes, etc. in the City of Dublin. At it's regular Board of Directors meeting of August 10, 1994t the Board unanimously voted to suppoct the ~rrent zoning ordinance as it now reads; thus ~ibiting outdoor sales by vendors with no permanent Dublin business address in the City or Dublin. It was felt by changing tne zoning ordinance the City would have many different requests for outdoor sales and this could become difficult to control. If you have any questions regarding the Chamber's position, please feel free to give me a call. Sinc~ly yours, .." ~ ... tj .-- ~~ ~ ' ~ . . ~-v-., ~:,w:- ') __-~_ ~YMOND W~eSlaent '~oard of Directors RWB:nf cc:-Lhard Ambrose, Chamber Board of City Manager Directors ExhIit ~ / 11 7080 Donlon Way, Suite 110 · Dublin, California 94568 · (510) 828-6200 · FAX (5' 0) 828-4247