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RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 54
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
REFERRING DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF THE EAST DUBLIN BART PARKING STRUCTURE SITE DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF IRON HOURSE 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 Site Development Review for PA 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 DublinlPleasanton BART Station; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted a complete application for Site Development Review
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
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 from 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, the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 8.96.020.C.I-6 allows the Planning
Commission to transfer hearing jurisdiction to the City Council at its discretion because of policy
implications, unique or unusual circumstances, or the magnitude of the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has been very involved with BART and Alameda County regarding
the ability to enforce conditions of approval and the overall financing ofthe garage; and
WHEREAS, Staff has prepared this Resolution for the Planning Commission to transfer their
hearing jurisdiction to the City Council with a recommendation for approval of P A 03-062, East Dublin
BART Parking Structure Site Development Review, related amendments and time extensions of permits;
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 II,
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
October II, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the draft City Council Resolution approving the East Dublin BART Parking
Structure project has been revised to address the Planning Commissions concerns and is attached as
Exhibit A; 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 RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby transfer the original hearing jurisdiction for the East Dublin BART Parking Structure Site
Development Review to the City Council pursuant to Chapter 8.96.020.C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance and
also recommends City Council approval of said project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of October 2005.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners Wehrenberg, King, Vice-Chair Biddle
Chair Schaub, Cm. Fasulkey
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Planning Commission Vice-Chair
ATTEST:
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