Brentwood Planning Commission to Talk Lazy Dog Restaurant

At its upcoming August 15 meeting, the Brentwood Planning Commission is set to talk Lazy Dog Restaurant. It will discuss its proposed tentative parcel map and design review.

The applicant, Robert A. Karn & Associates, Inc., is requesting approval of a tentative parcel map (MS 354-22) to divide the 5.3-acre parcel and a design review (DR 22- 011) for the construction of a new 9,089 square foot Lazy Dog restaurant, with a 1,508 square foot outdoor seating area, a 764 square foot waiting area, the continuation of a public trail, and related site improvements on the northern 2.78 acres and a portion of an abutting Contra Costa Water District-owned parcel.

The remaining 2.52 acres are being reserved for future development. The proposed project site is located immediately south of Sand Creek Road, west of the Sand Creek Crossing commercial center, east of State Route 4, and north of San Jose Avenue.

TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP

The minor subdivision proposes to split the 5.3-acre site into two parcels. The northern parcel, where the proposed restaurant would be situated, would be 2.78 acres and have frontage along Sand Creek Road. The southern interior parcel would be 2.52 acres, would not have frontage on a public street, and would remain vacant. Both parcels are encumbered with a 75-foot wide PG&E tower line easement that

essentially parallels the western overall boundary. Any future development of the southern parcel would be considered under a separate design review application. As noted on the above table, both parcels would be in compliance with Planning Area 3 of the PD-6 zoning district’s development standards.

ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

The proposed building design is rustic, incorporating a Rocky Mountain design inspiration that incorporates design approaches as identified in the City’s Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines. The building features a variety of materials carried around all four elevations, including stone veneer, stucco, aluminum storefront windows, and Douglas fir wood for the siding, fascia, metal entrance canopy and exterior trellis. Decorative lantern-style wall sconces will be installed on all sides of the building except the rear, ornamental lighting will be provided within the landscaped areas. The focal point is the main entry, which features a punctuated 31- foot tower element oriented towards the Sand Creek Road frontage. The tower element is comprised primarily of stone, wood accents, divided-light windows, and a standing seam metal roof, complementary to the rustic architectural style. The restaurant includes a 1,508 square foot outdoor patio area on the north elevation. The patio will be dog friendly, a popular feature for guests at other Lazy Dog restaurants. The patio is open on all sides and includes a standing seam metal roof. The proposed color scheme of reds, browns, and navy accents creates a warm exterior promoting the rustic architecture.

PARKING

In accordance with the Brentwood Municipal Code (BMC), restaurant parking must be provided at a rate of one space per 100 square feet of gross floor area. Given the proposed floor area, 90 spaces are required for the 9,000 square-foot restaurant and 15 spaces for the 1,508 square foot patio area. The site plan depicts 171 proposed spaces, thereby exceeding the total number of required spaces by 66. Of the proposed 171 spaces, 17% (29 spaces) would be designated as compact spaces, compliant with the BMC which allows up to 30% of the required number of spaces to be compact. The proposed parking thus complies with the off-street parking requirements as identified in the BMC.

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