HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11291983 - T.7 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA . 7717
Adopted this Order on November 29, 1983 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, McPeak, Torlakson, Schroder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Hearing on Rezoning Application (2501-RZ) Filed by Urban
West Communities, Walnut Creek, Ltd. Pleasant Hill BARTD
Station Area.
This being the time fixed for hearing on the recommen-
dation of the County Planning Commission with respect to rezoning
application (2501-RZ) to rezone land in the Pleasant Hill BARTD
Station area from Single Family Residential District (R-15) and
Multiple Family Residential District (M-29) to Planned Unit
Development (P-1) ; and
Harvey Bragdon, Assistant Director of Planning, having
described the property site and having advised that an Environmental
Impact Report was prepared for the Pleasant Hill BARTD Station Area
plan and specific plan which adequately covered impacts associated
with this project; and
The Chairman having opened the public hearing and, no one
having appeared in opposition the public hearing having been closed;
and
The Board having considered the matter and having deter-
mined that the rezoning substantially meets the following require-
ments as set forth in Article 84-66. 1406 of the Contra Costa County
Code:
1. The applicant intends to start construction within two
and one-half years from effective date of zoning
change and plan approval;
2. The proposed planned unit development is consistent
with the county general plan;
3. The project is needed at the proposed location to
provided economic and employment opportunities, and
any traffic congestion created by the proposed project
will be obviated by presently projected improvements,
and by demonstrable provisions for traffic and
parking, and that the development will be attractive
and efficient and will fit harmoniously into and will
have no adverse effects upon the adjacent or
surrounding development;
4. The development of a harmonious integrated plan
in conformance with the Specific Plan can best
be accomplished by use of the Planned Development
process.
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that rezoning application
2501-RZ is APPROVED as recommended by the County Planning Commission
subject to conditions imposed by the Planning Commission as set
forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and by reference made a part
hereof. 421
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Ordinance No. 83-65 giving
effect to the aforesaid rezoning is INTRODUCED, reading waived and
December 13, 1983 is set for adoption of same. Ihereby codify that thlsisatrue andcorrectcopy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Or ig Dept: Clerk of the Board Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
cc: Director of Planning ATTESTED:
Public Works Director
County Assessor J.R. OLSSON, COUNTY CLERK
County Counsel and ex officlo Clerk of the Board
Urban West Communities,
Walnut Creek Ltd. Be � 4/.i��/a , Deputy
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR 2501-RZ:
1. This application is- based upon the following exhibits subject to the following
conditions:
a) Exhibit A - Preliminary Development Plan, received August 26, 1983, (no scale -
reduced plan).
b) Exhibit B - Development perspective showing architectural style, received
August 15, 1983, (no scale).
c) Exhibit C - Elevation Detail and Materials Study, received August 15, 1983 (scale
I" = 4').
d) Exhibit D - Conceptual Landscape Plan recieved 8/11/83 (no scale).
e) Exhibit E - (2 pages) Parking Plan, (revised 8/11/83), scale 1" - 401.
f) Exhibit F - (3 pages) Phasing Plan, recieved 8/26/83, scale 1" = 32' (This exhibit
is to be used for conceptual phasing only.
g) Exhibit G - Utility Plan, received 8/26/83, scale 1" = 321.
2. Approval is based on the aforesaid exhibits, and following conditions, however each
phase of development is subject to further review and approval at the Final
Development Plan application stage. The Pleasant Hill BART Station Specific Plan
shall serve as the basis for all review and it may be that additional requirements,
conditions and/or modifications may be specified following further review.
3. Uses allowed shall include administrative and professional offices, business support
services, financial, insurance and real estate offices, medical services and day care
facilities as defined in the Specific Plan. Uses which may conditionally be allowed
include food and beverage retail sales communications services, entertainment,
sports and recreation uses, personal and repair uses, research uses, and temporary
parking subject to the applicant submitting detailed information to the Zoning
Administrator for review and approval addressing the conditional use criteria on Pg.
24 of the Specific Plan and any other information as may be required. Retail and
service uses shall be concentrated around the second level public open space area.
4. The project shall maintain the following setbacks: Treat Blvd. - 201, Oak Rd. - 201,
Jones Rd. extension - 101, Jones Rd. extension on the south - 20'. There shall be a
maximum average of three stories within the 40' height setback area as shown on
Exhibit A of this approval.
5. The project shall comply with the following landscape requirements.
a) A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted with each Final Development Plan
application indicating plant sizes, locations, and names. Outdoor lighting shall
also be shown on the plan.
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b) Approved landscaping shall be installed prior to occupancy of any portion of any
building.
c) The landscaping plan shall incorporate a unified street tree planting pattern
using plantanus"acerifolia (london plan tree) generally located 22' to 30' apart
along Treat Blvd. and Oak Rd. and an informal tree and shrub planting along
Jones Rd. which will effectively screen the residential area, provide an overstory
to pedestrian and bicycle paths. The landscaping plans shall also include a
planting program for the roof decks and all outdoor lighting that is proposed.
6. The applicant shall submit with the Final Development Plan application a complete
sign program. The design of all signs shall be as specified in the Pleasant Hill BART
Station Specific Plan, relative to location, scale, colors, materials, illumination, size
and copy. Sign design shall be consistant throughout the project.
7. Detailed building elevations including material and color samples shall be submitted
with the Final Development Plan applications.
8. Development shall not exceed a total of 493,970 gross square .feet or a floor area
ratio of 1.00.
9. The project shall conform to the following parking requirements: a) 3.3 spaces per
1000 net rentable sq. ft. shall be provided covered. b) A maximum of 50% of the
spaces may be compact size. c) Parking spaces shall be reserved and clearly marked
on-site for short term parking equivalent to 1.0 space per 1000 square feet of net
rentable retail and services area.
10. No more than fS of a story of the parking structure may protrude above the existing
grade.
11. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of Central Contra Costa Sanitary
District and the Contra Costa Water District.
12. Prior to the issuance of any building permits the applicant shall submit a soil report
identifying any liquifiable subsurface layers and ways and means to minimize any risk
of structural failure due to liquifaction.
13. With the submittal of the Final Development Plan application, the applicant shall
submit a Transportation System Management (TSM) plan. In lieu of this condition the
Director of Planning may authorize the applicants participation in an areawide plan.
14. Unless exceptions are specifically granted, comply with the requirements
of Division 1006 (Road Dedication and Setbacks) of the County Ordinance
Code and as amended:
15. Prior to the issuance of any building permits for Phase I:
a. Convey to the County, by Offer of Dedication, 18 feet of additional
right of way on Treat Boulevard as required for the planned future
width of 146 feet.
b. Convey to the County, by Offer of Dedication, 12 feet of additional
right of way on Oak Road as required for the planned future width
of 100 feet in accordance with County Drawing PA 4054-71. 423
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c. Convey to the County, by Offer of Dedication, 60 feet of right
of way in the vicinity of the south property line for the planned
future Jones Road Extension, as shown on the development plans
dated August 26, 1983.
d. Acquire the 100-foot wide Southern Pacific Railroad right of
way between Treat Boulevard and the project's south property
line and convey this area to the County by offer of dedication.
The County is willing to lend its resources in acquiring the
Southern Pacific right of way under a separate agreement with
the developer. Cost is a credit against Specific Plan area fees.
e. Relinquish abutter's rights of access along Treat Boulevard.
f. Relinquish abutter' s rights of access along Oak Road with the
exception of one access as approved by the Public Works Department.
g. Relinquish abutter's rights of access along the Jones Road Extension
with the exception of access points approved by the Public Works
Department.
16. In accordance with Section 82-2.014 of the County Ordinance Code,
this development shall conform to the requirements of Division 914
(Drainage) of the Subdivision Ordinance.
17. Comply with the acreage fee requirements for Drainage Area 44B as
adopted by the Board of Supervisors as of September 19, 1983. The
applicant' s drainage fee obligation will also include a 50 percent
surcharge in order to expedite the installation of Line A of Drainage
Area 44-B.
18. The developer will be required to share the cost of roadway improvements
identified by the Pleasant Hill BART Specific Plan which improve circula-
tion throughout the Station area. The project's total roadway improvement
obligation shall be equivalent to the adopted Pleasant Hill BART Specific
Plan fee or as determined by the Public Works Department at the time
the Final Development Plan are submitted. The Final Development Plan
will be required to construct improvements designated by the Public
Works Department and/or contribute to a fund to be established with
the construction of improvements identified by the Pleasant Hill BART
Station Area Specific Plan. Roadway improvements will include:
a. Construction of the Jones Road Extension as shown on the Preliminary
Development Plan and as approved by the Public Works Department.
Provide 14-foot outside turn lanes on Jones Road at Oak Road.
b. Construct curb, 10-foot sidewalk (width measured from curb face),
necessary longitudinal and transverse drainage, pavement widening
and median island (including surface treatment) on Oak Road.
The face of curb shall be located 10 feet from the widened right
of way line.
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c. - Construct curb, 10-foot sidewalk (width measured from curb face), .
necessary longitudinal and transverse drainage, pavement widening
and median island (including surface treatment) on Treat Boulevard.
The face- of curb shall be located 10 feet from the widened right
of way line.
d. Signalization of the Oak Road/Treat Boulevard intersection, including
a new controller and inter-connect along Treat Boulevard.
e. Signalization of the Jones Road/Treat Boulevard intersection
including a new controller.
f. Construction of a pedestrian crossing over Treat Boulevard.
Design the over-crossing in accordance with Federal standards.
and provide access for the handicapped.
19. Final phasing of road and drainage improvements is subject to the
approval of the Public Works Department. Phasing plans submitted
by the applicant appears acceptable with the following amendment: Construct
the signalization improvements with the Treat Boulevard frontage improve-
ments.
20. Provide bus stops on Treat Boulevard and Oak Road as recommended by
CCCTA and approved by the Public Works Department. The design of
the bus stops shall be compatible with the approved Preliminary Development
Plan.
21. The Final Development Plan shall provide adequate pedestrian circulation
through and around the project, as shown on the landscape plans .
Consideration should be given to providing pedestrian walkway on the
south side of Jones Road from Oak Road to the future regional trail
system located on the east side of the Southern Pacific right of way.
22. Establish a lighting and landscaping district under the provisions
of the 1972 Landscape and Lighting Acts at the Final Development Plan
stage in order to assure long term maintenance of the landscaping
within the public right of way.
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