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RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 53
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF STAGE 2 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
REZONING FOR THE EAST DUBLIN BART PARKING STRUCTURE LOCATED
SOUTHEAST OF IRON HORSE PARKWAY ADJACENT TO 1-580 AND THE EXISTING
DUBLIN/PLEASANTON BART STATION
(por. of APN 986-0001-009 and por. of APN 986-0001-013-02)
P A 03-062
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Alameda County Surplus Property Authority, has requested approval
of a Stage 2 Planned Development Rezoning for P A 03-062, East Dublin BART Parking Structure, for the
construction of a 6-7 level parking structure and the future development of 7,500 square feet of retail on
approximately ±4.99 acres of land, located on a portion of land within the Dublin Transit Center
designated for public/semi-public uses, also within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area, southeast of
Iron Horse Parkway adjacent to 1-580 and the existing Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted a complete application for a Stage 2 Planned
Development Rezoning for the construction of a 6-7 level parking structure and the future development of
7,500 square feet of retail, which is available and on file in the Planning Division; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted project plans in conjunction with the requested
entitlement dated September 12, 2005 and a Stage 2 Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State
guidelines and City environmental regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental
impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Staff has recommended that
the project be found exempt rrom additional CEQA review. The Project is within the scope of the Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Dublin Transit Center General Plan Amendment, Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan Amendment, Stage 1 Planned Development Zoning, Tentative Parcel Map, and
Development Agreement (SCH 2001120395) which was certified by City Council Resolution No. 215-02
dated November 19, 2002. This recommendation is based on a determination that there are no
supplemental impacts that would require preparation of a Supplemental EIR; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was scheduled before the Planning Commission on September 27,
2005; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission describing the project and
outlining the issues surrounding the request; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said project application on
September 27, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission expressed concerns related to the Project and continued
the public hearing to October 11, 2005; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was scheduled before the Planning Commission on October 11,
2005; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission describing the project and
addressing the concerns expressed at the September 27,2005 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said project application on
October 11, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did use its independent judgment and considered all said
reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED THAT THE Planning Commission of the City of
Dublin does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said Stage 2 Planned
Development Rezoning:
A. The proposed amendment will be harmonious and compatible with existing and potential
development in surrounding areas.
B. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the zoning district being
proposed.
C. The proposed amendment will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or
working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare.
D. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan.
E. The proposed Planned Development Zoning District meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32
Planned Development Zoning District of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
F. Development under the Planned District Development Plan will be harmonious and compatible
with existing and future development in the surrounding area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the
City Council approve the Stage 2 Planned Development Rezoning in substantially the form attached as
Exhibit A for P A 03-062 East Dublin BART Parking Structure.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of October 2005.
AYES:
Commissioners Wehrenberg, King, Biddle
NOES:
ABSENT:
Chair Schaub, Cm. Fasulkey
ABSTAIN:
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Planning Commission Vice-Chair
ATTEST:
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