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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092-2016RESOLUTION NO. 92-2016 APPROVING REVISED FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUEST DEV16-0003 ALLOWING A PRIVATE VEHICULAR GATE FOR THE ALAMO SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOOD WHEREAS, the ALAMO SPRINGS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (Applicant/ Owner) has requested approval of a revised Final Development Plan (DEV16-0003) application to amend the Condition of Approval of Town Council Resolution No. 172-96 prohibiting a gated entrance and allowing the installation of a private vehicular gate for the Alamo Springs neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the subject site is located on Alamo Springs Road, just north of I-680; and WHEREAS, the Town of Danville 2030 General Plan, Policy 1.13 stated that "Unless overriding public safety considerations exist, prohibit the development of "gated" communities in Danville;" and WHEREAS, the Danville Planning Commission did review the project on September 13, 2016, and did approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2016-08 recommending that the Town Council approve the request; and WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that the Town Council approve the request; and WHEREAS, the Town Council did review the project during a regular meeting on October 4, 2016; and WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Town Council did hear and consider all reports, recommendations, and testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Danville Town Council approves Development Plan request DEV16-0003 per the conditions of approval contained herein, and makes the following findings in support of this action: FINDINGS 1. There have been two recent crime incidents in the Alamo Springs neighborhood of particular concern due to their violent nature. 2. The Alamo Springs neighborhood is in close proximity to the 1-680 on and off ramps at both El Pintado Road and El Cerro Road, providing easy access to the neighborhood for would be criminals. 3. The Alamo Springs neighborhood is relatively isolated, located at the end of a long private driveway at the end of La Gonda Way, and consists of relatively large lots. These characteristics are not conducive to casual surveillance (neighbors being able to watch other neighbor's property) compared to more densely populated and open neighborhoods. In addition, the configuration of the lots does not lend itself to the use of individual gates for the residences in the neighborhood. The secluded nature of the area, coupled with easy escape routes, can make the area more susceptible to crime. 4. The Alamo Springs neighborhood is well suited for the installation of a vehicular gate due to the single, long access roadway leading to the neighborhood. The installation of a gate at this single point would allow for the controlled access of all vehicles entering the neighborhood. 5. Overflow parking impacts on La Gonda Way and Alamo Springs Drive, generated by activities at nearby Hap Magee Ranch Park, have resulted in illegal parking in the turn- around area at the terminus of La Gonda Way and along both sides of lower portion of Alamo Spring Drive. Illegal parking in these areas results in a substandard affective roadway width and can impair emergency vehicle access to and from the Alamo Springs neighborhood. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Unless otherwise specified, the following conditions shall be complied with prior to the issuance of a building permit for the project. Each item is subject to review and approval by the Planning Division unless otherwise specified. 1. This Revised Final Development Plan approval (DEV16-0003) modifies Town Council Resolution No. 172-96 and authorizes the installation of a private vehicular gate on Alamo Springs Drive for the Alamo Springs neighborhood. Except as may be modified by the conditions contained herein, development shall be substantially as shown on the project plans as follows: a. Entry Exhibit and Site Distance Exhibit, as prepared by Aliquot, dated 7/15/2016. b. Landscape Plan as prepared by Allied Landscape, dated 7/15/2016. PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-2016 2. Prior to installation of the gate, the applicant shall provide proof to the Town that Contra Costa County has approved a revised Final Development Plan amending the previously approved conditions of approval and allowing for the proposed vehicular gate. 3. Appropriate signage and/or speed bumps on Alamo Springs Drive and La Gonda Way providing warning of the presence of the gate shall be installed concurrently with the installation of the gate to the satisfaction of the Town's Engineering and Transportation Divisions. In addition, the necessity of signage and/or red curbs to prohibit parking on La Gonda Way near the gate shall be determined by the Town prior to issuance of building permits for the gate. Signage/ parking restriction plans and details shall be submitted to the Town for review and approval prior to the Town's issuance of Building Permits for the gate. 4. Appropriate signage shall be installed regarding the separate "Residents" and "Guest" drive aisles at the gate entry. 5. Open pedestrian access shall be maintained at all times over the pedestrian sidewalk along Alamo Springs Drive/ La Gonda Way. 6. Final landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Division prior to issuance of building permits for the project. 7. Any damage to public or private street improvements resulting from the installation of the vehicular gate shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, at full expense to the applicant. 8. The existing CC&Rs for the project shall be modified to include the shared maintenance of the private vehicular gate and all related improvement, as may be found necessary and to the satisfaction of the City Attorney. 9. All new utilities necessary to serve the vehicular gate shall be installed underground. 10. The Alamo Springs Homeowners Association shall provide the Danville Police Department, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, U.S. Postal Service, garbage service provider, and all other service providers with the code or key to manually operate the vehicular gate. Written evidence that this condition has been satisfied shall be submitted to the Town prior to operation of the gate. PAGE 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-2016 APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on October 4, 2016 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: Arnerich, Doyle, Morgan, Stepper, Storer None None None AP VED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY PAGE 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-2016