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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01241984 - T.8 � - Q THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on January 24, 1984 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: Hearing on recommendation of the San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission with respect to the proposed Amendment to the Land Use Element of the County General Plan for the San Ramon area, (Rocky Ridge) The Board on December 20, 1983, having continued to this date its hearing on the recommendation of the San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commisssion with respect to the proposed amendment to the Land Use Element of the County General Plan for the San Ramon area, Rocky Ridge; and Jim Cutler, of the County Planning Department, having described the vicinity of the proposed General Plan Amendment in the San Ramon area, and having advised that the requested amendment would change the General Plan from Agricultural Preserve to Multiple Family Residential very low density and general open space, and also having advised that the recommendation of the San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission was to deny the Rocky Ridge General Plan Amendment; and Supervisor Schroder having stated that he did not want to take any action on the matter at this time and advised that he would like to have more information from the staff due to the sen- sitivity of this particular area, and having stated that in his opi- nion there were some areas that should not be developed at this time or at any future time; and The Chairman having opened the public hearing, and the following persons having appeared before the Board: Brian D. Thiessen, representing the applicant, having appeared before the Board and having advised the Board that the withdrawal of this land from the Agricultural Preserve was appropriate under the Robinson Act contract cancellation procedures, and having also addressed some of the concerns expressed by the San Ramon Valley Area Planning Commission with respect to the soil stability and location of a future development; and Jerry Ajlouney, representing the City of San Ramon, having appeared in opposition to the proposed General Plan Amendment and having expressed his concerns regarding the proposed amendment to the General Plan with respect to the stability of the soil and the possibility of slide problems which may occur if developments are built on this land; and Leslie Stewart, representing The League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley, having appeared in opposition to the proposed amendment and spoke in support of maintaining the Agricultural Preserve designation of the land; and Ray Zaharis, 18869 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA, having appeared in opposition to the proposed amendment and having expressed his opinion in support of the open space designation; and Brian D. Thiessen having appeared in rebuttal to respond to the concerns of those who appeared before the Board, and also having stressed the need for affordable housing in the San Ramon Valley area, and having urged the Board to approve the amendment to the General Plan; and 358 The Chairman having then closed the public hearing; and Supervisor Schroder having commented that he was not in a position at this time to recommend changing the General Plan as reguested by the applicant, and having recommended that this matter be referred back to staff in order for them to make comments on the impact on agricultural land if any developments were to occur, and also to determine which areas should be preserved and not developed along with which areas would be appropriate for development; Board members having considered the matter, IT IS ORDERED that the decision on the proposed amendment to the County General Plan for the San Ramon Area, (Rocky Ridge) is DEFERRED to March 20, 1984, at 2: 30 p.m. I hereby cert/fy that this is a true and correct copyof an action taken and entered on the,Mutes of the Board of Supervisor on the date shown. Orig Dept: Clerk of the Board cc: Director of Planning ATTESTE Public Works Director J.R. OLSSON, COUNTY CLERK County Counsel .end ex fficio Cierk of the Surd Brian D. Thiessen GGIf By Ory 359 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on January 24, 1984 _ -, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder , Torlakson NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisor McPeak ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: Hearing on recommendation of the County Planning Commission with respect to rezoning application 2572-RZ and Development Plan 3042-83 filed by Frumenti Development Corporation, Pleasant Hill BART Station area. This being the time fixed for hearing on the recommen- dation of the County Planning Commission with respect to rezoning application 2572-RZ filed by Frumenti Development Corporation to rezone approximately . 434 acres of land from Single Family Residential District (R-15) to Planned Unit District (P-1) , and approval of Final Development Plan #3042-83 to establish an office complex on the northwest corner of Treat Boulevard and Cherry Lane; in the Pleasant Hill BART Station area; and Harvey Bragdon, Assistant Director of Planning having described the property site and having advised that a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance was filed for the proposal; and The Chairman having opened the public hearing; and Mr. Edwin R. Oshika, representing Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowbeer , having appeared before the Board to express the concerns of his clients regarding their property which is contiguous to the northeast section of the proposed development project, his clients having requested that the foilage and the trees bordering their pro- perty on the north side remain, in order to serve as a buffer between the proposed project and their residence, so as to retain the private aspects of their home; and The Chairman having closed the public hearing; and The Board having discussed the matter , IT IS ORDERED that rezoning appliation 2572-RZ is APPROVED as recommended by the County Planning Commission and that the Development Plan (#3042-83) is APPROVED subject to conditions imposed by_ the Planning Commission as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, and the Board hereby ADOPTS the Planning Commission' s Resolution No. 42-1983 as its determinations for this decision. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that staff is DIRECTED to consider the concerns expressed by Mr. Oshika relating to the landscaping of the proposed development project. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Ordinance Number 84-1 giving effect to the aforesaid rezoning is INTRODUCED, reading waived and February 7, 1984 is set for adoption of same. thetoyawNythat th sPsatrU*efteeorrecftopy&, an action taken end entered on the minutes of the Board of Superviso on the date shown. Orig Dept: Clerk of the Board ATTBST�D• �ay����" cc: Director of Planning C�'U1?'YCl_i✓R6C r .��� Public Works Director J.P.. OLaSM County Assessor and ex officio Clork of the Board County Counsel 360 Frumenti Development Corp. Deputy ��UUU � � l1 W CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN 3042-83: I. Development shall be as shown on the plan submitted with the application dated received on September 1, 1983 and the amended site plan received October 27, 1983 by the Planning Department subject to the final review and approval of the Zoning Administrator and conditions listed below. 2. Comply with the landscape and irrigation requirements as follows: A. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the County Zoning Administrator. A cost estimate or copy of contract for landscaping improvements shall be submitted with the plan. Landscaping and irrigation shall be installed prior to occupancy. B. The proposed trees on the site are to be a minimum of 15 gallons in size. The proposed shrubs on the site are to be a minimum of 5 gallons in size. C. The plan required above shall clearly indicate all existing trees and mature shrubs. Existing plant material to be removed shall be shown. Existing vegetation shall be retained where possible. D. Irrigation systems proposed shall be cognizant of water conservation needs. E. Landscaping fronting on Treat Boulevard and Cherry,Lane shall be mounded in front of parking areas sufficient to soften view of the parking area. Mounding and landscaping combined shall be designed in these areas to reach an overall height of at least four feet. Mounding shall not obstruct sight distance at Treat Boulevard and Cherry Lane. Landscaping adjacent to building faces shall be designed to minimize the impact of the development. F. Yard areas adjacent to the north property line shall be landscaped in conjunction with the required fence. Landscaping along both interior property lines shall include fast-growing trees of a nature that will provide the maximum privacy possible to the adjacent properties. G. All landscaped areas must be maintained in good condition at all times. 3. All parking shall be designed in conformance with the County Parking Ordinance except that up to 50% may be compact size spaces. A maximum of 3.3 spaces per 1000 net shall be allowed. Less parking may be considered if assurances are provided that adequate on-site parking will be available. Vehicle overhang into landscaped areas are allowed subject to final approval of landscaping plans. All parking areas shall be surfaced with an asphaltic or Porland cement binder or similar materials, so as to provide a durable and dustless surface, and shall be so graded and drained as to provide a durable and dustless surface, and shall be aso graded and drained as to prevent the ponding of water. The applicant shall submit a proposed "assigned parking" plan. The two parking spaces at the top of the subgrade parking ramp shall be relocated, reoriented or eliminated. VON W • � l 3042-8 3 Page 2 4. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall pay a transit fee of 50� per net sq. ft. and a contribution of %/net sq. ft. towards implementation of an areawide TSM Program as a traffic and parking mitigation. 5. A six foot high fence/wall shall be installed along the northerly property line. The design of the wall/fence and sign shall be subject to final review and approval by the Zoning Administrator prior to installation. 6. Comply with the signing requirements as follows: A. There may be one sign for identification purposes only permitted within the setback area. The sign shall not encroach in the area which restricts develoment for visibility purposes at intersections. The identification sign shall be non-illuminated "Center" identification and shall be designed in conjunction with the landscape plan. B. Internal directory and identification signs shall be of a design compatible with the architectural style of the buildings. The applicant shall submit a complete signing program to the Zoning Administrator prior to issuance of any building permit. C. All signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the County Zoning Administrator. D. A "Right-Turn Only" sign shall be installed within the landscaped area at the driveway exist and right turn arrow shall be painted on the pavement at the exit. 7. Prior to issuance of a building permit, elevations and architectural design of buildings and structures shall be subject to final review and approval by the County Zoning Administrator. The roofs and exterior walls of the buildings shall be free of such objects as air conditioning equipment television aerials, etc. or screened from view. Passive solar considerations shall be incorporated into the project if possible. 8. Exterior lights shall be deflected so that lights shine onto applicant's property and not toward adjacent properties. 9. Comply with the requirements of the Building Inspection Department. 10. Unless exceptions are specifically granted, comply with the requirements of Division 1006 (Road Dedication and Setbacks) of the County Ordinance Code. This includes the following: 1. Install street lights on 'Treat Boulevard. The final number and* location of the lights will be determined by the Traffic Engineer. 2. Relinquish abutter's rights of access along Treat Boulevard. 11. 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. 12. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, convey to the County, by Offer of Dedication, the area necessary along the frontage of Treat Boulevard for an additional 12-foot lane. The new right of way line shall be located 22 feet from the existing face of curb. 3 6 2, 3042-83 Page 3 15. Prior to the issuance ' of any building permits , mitigate the traffic impacts of this development by participating in road- way improvements identified by the Pleasant Hill BART Specific Plan which will improve circulation throughout the area. This project shall construct improvements designated by the Public Works Dept. , and/or contribute to a fund to be established for the construction of improvements identified by the Pleasant Hill BART Steering and Technical Advisory Committees . This project ' s share shall be equivalent to the Pleasant Hill BART Specific Plan fee to be adopted or a maximum of $2 . 68 (exclusive of TSM and Transit fees ) per square foot of gross floor area . The cost of the Treat Boulevard frontage improvements required by Condit- ion 16 will be a credit against the Specific Plan fee. 16. Prior to the issuance of any building permits , execute a deferred improvement agreement requiring the owner(s ) of the property in- volved with Development Plan #3042-82 to: 1 . Construct additional paving for a 12-ft . , travel lane , curb, 10-ft. , sidewalk , necessary longitudinal and transverse drain- age along the frontage of Treat Boulevard . This shall include any necessary utility and/or traffic signal relocations . 2. Submit improvement plans to the Public Works Dept. , Land Development Division , for review; pay the inspection fee, plan review fee and applicable lighting fees . This DIA will not be required if the $2 . 68 per square ft. , equivalent in Condition #15 is paid in full . 17. Prevent storm drainage , originating on the property and conveyed in a concentrated manner, from draining across the sidewalk or on driveways . 18. Furnish proof to Public Works Dept.. , Land Development Division , of the acquisition of all necessary rights of entry, permits and/or easements for the construction of off-site, temporary or permanent, road and drainage improvements . 19. Install all new utility distribution services underground . 20. Submit improvement plans prepared by a registered civil engineer to Public Works Dept. , Land Development Division , for review; pay the inspection, plan review and applicable lighting fees . These plans shall include any necessary traffic signing and striping plans for review by the County Traffic Engineer . The improvement plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Dept. , Land Development Division , prior to the issuance of any build- ing permits . The review of improvement plans and payment of all fees shall be completed prior -to the clearance of any building for final inspection by the Public Works Dept. If final inspection is requested prior to construction of improve- ments, the applicant shall execute a road improvement agreement with Contra Costa County and post the bonds required by the agreement to guarantee completion of the work. 21 . Obtain an encroachment permit from Public Works Dept. , Land 363 EMMY A 3042-83 Page 4 Development Division , for construction of driveways or other improvements within the right-of-way of Treat Boulevard and Cherry Lane. 22. Construct curb, 6-ft . , 6-inch sidewalk (width measured from curb face) , necessary pavement widening , longitudinal and trans- verse drainage along the frontage of Cherry Lane. The* face of curb shall be located 36-ft. , west of the existing curb on the east side of Cherry Lane . 23. Provide a minimum of 20-ft. , of clear driving area within the 25-ft. , non-exclusive access easement. DE: ed9sub 10/28/83 11 /01/83 , Revised P/C TB: lk 3042 . 83. 1031 . t10 [EMIT Q 364