HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-23-2021 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DUBLIN
C A L I F 0 R N I A
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
Regular Meeting: November 23, 2021
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, November
23, 2021, in the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 70.00 PM by
Commission Chair Benson.
1. Call to Order
Attendee Name _
Title
Status
Dawn_ Benson
Planning
Commission Chair
Present
Catheryn Grier
Planning
Commission Vice Chair
Present
Janine Thalblum
Planning
Commissioner
Present
_
Renata Tyler
Planning
Commissioner _
Present
Present
Stephen Wright _
Planning Commissioner
Kashef Qaadri
) Alternate
Planning Commissioner
Present
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge of allegiance was recited by the Planning Commission and Staff.
3. Oral Communications
3.1. Public Comment —None.
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4. Consent Calendar
4.1. Approve the Minutes of the November 9, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting
RESULT. ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Janine Thalblum
SECOND. Catheryn Grier
AYES. Dawn Benson, Renata Tyler, Stephen Wright
4.2 Rules for Conducting Planning Commission Meetings
Item 4.2 was pulled form the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Wright for
discussion.
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The Planning Commission asked questions about proposed changes to the Rules
for Conducting Planning Commission Meetings. The Assistant City Attorney and
Assistant Community Development Director responded to questions.
On a motion by Commissioner Thalblum, seconded by Vice Chair Grier, and by a
vote of 44, the Planning Commission approved staffs recommendation and
adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-09
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES FOR CONDUCTING PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETINGS
RESULT: ADOPTED [4-1]
MOVED BY: Janine Thalblum
SECOND: Catheryn Grier
AYES: Dawn Benson, Renata Tyler
NOES: Stephen Wright
5. Written Communication —None.
6.1 Public Hearing —Infiniti Automobile Dealership (PLPA-2021-00018)
Kristie Wheeler, Assistant Community Development Director, introduced Amy Million,
Principal Planner.
Ms. Million provided a presentation on the Infiniti Automobile Dealership SDR Permit
and responded to questions posed by the Commission.
Commission Chairperson Benson opened and closed the public hearing as there were
no public speakers.
The Planning Commission provided comments on the Infiniti project.
Commission Chairperson Benson reopened the public hearing to allow the Commission
to ask the applicant questions.
Applicant, T. Wayne Bogart, President of TMW &Associates Inc., responded to
questions posed by the Commission.
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Casey Case, Architect for TMW & Associates Inc., responded to questions posed by the
Commission.
Commission Chairperson closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Vice Chair Grier, seconded by Commissioner Thalblum, the Planning
Commission approved staff's recommendation and adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-10
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT FOR THE
INFINITI AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP
PLPA-2021=00018
(APN 985-0027-028-00)
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Catheryn Grier
SECOND: Janine Thalblum
AYES: Dawn Benson, Renata Tyler, Stephen Wright
NOES:
6.2 Regional Street Residential Project (PLPA-2021-00035)
Kristie Wheeler, Assistant Community Development Director, introduced Carla Violet,
Planning Consultant for the City of Dublin.
Carla Violet, Planning Consultant, gave a presentation on the Regional Street
Residential Project and responded to questions.
Commission Chairperson Benson opened the public hearing.
Tami Strauss, Associate Director of Real Estate Development for Eden Housing, gave a
presentation and responded to questions.
William Duncanson, Principal with BAR Architects, gave a presentation and responded
to questions.
Kimmy Chen, Landscape Architect with Gates & Associates , gave a presentation and
responded to questions.
Greg Bonato, provided public comment.
Commission Chairperson Benson closed the public hearing.
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On a motion by Commissioner Wright, seconded by Vice Chair Grier, the Planning
Commission approved staff's recommendation and adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-11
APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT FOR THE REGIONAL
STREET PROJECT AT 6541=6543 REGIONAL STREET IN DOWNTOWN DUBLIN
APN: 941-1500-025
PLPA-2021-00035
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Stephen Wright
SECOND: Catheryn Grier
AYES: Dawn Benson, Janine Thalblum, Renata Tyler
NOES:
7. Unfinished Business —None
8. New Business —None
9. Other Business
Kristie Wheeler, Assistant Community Development Director, informed the
Commissioners that the December meetings will be cancelled since there are no
agenda items on the calendar.
Ms. Wheeler stated that the next meeting will be January 25 and there are currently two
items tentatively scheduled for that meeting. Also, during the January 25 meeting a
new Chair and Vice Chair will be elected.
Commissioner Chairperson Benson asked the Commissioners if there would be interest
in having someone from DSRSD come to a future Planning Commission meeting to
provide a presentation on water supply and the planning process.
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10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned by Commission Chairperson Benson at 8:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
e Wheeler
Assistant Community Development Director
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