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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 032-00 GPA/SP Greenbriar RESOLUTION NO. 32 - 00 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, FOR PA 98-062 THE GREENBRIAR LAND COMPANY TASSAJARA CREEK RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, Patrick Costanzo, Jr., on behalf of Marjorie Koller and Carolyn Adams (Applicant/Developer), has requested approval of a General Plan amendment and a Specific Plan Amendment to allow for the subdivision of a 64.35 acre parcel for a residential subdivision of 445 residential lots, with public and private open space, and a regional trail along the Tassajara Creek stream corridor, in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area; and WHEREAS, Applicant/Developer has submitted a complete application for a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment which is available and on file in the Planning Department; and WHEREAS, Applicant/Developer has submitted a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment Map (Exhibit A to Attachment 3), labeled PUD Sheet 3 of 17, dated received September 2, 1999, and amended to state "Specific Plan Amendment Map" as well as General Plan Amendment Map, and WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment propose to amend their respective plans to change the land use designation of 16.4 acres at the southerly end of the Yarra Yarra property on the East side of Tassajara Creek from Public/Semi-Public - Public Facility (Junior High School site) to Medium Density Residential; and WHEREAS, the Dublin Unified School District has determined that it does not need the subject land designated Public/Semi-Public- Public Facility Applicant; and WHEREAS, the lands surrounding the subject land designated Public/Semi-Public- Public Facility are designated Medium Density Residential on both the Dublin General Plan and the East Dublin Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, the most appropriate land use designation on both the Dublin General Plan and the East Dublin Specific Plans for the subject land designated Public/Semi-Public - Public Facility is Medium Density Residential; and WHEREAS, an analysis of traffic generation of both a Junior High School and a residential development at 6.91 dwelling units per acre revealed that the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment to the Medium Density Residential land use designation would result in a reduction of P.M. peak traffic; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City has found, that based on the Eastern Dublin Program EIR and the project MND, the project as proposed, conditioned and mitigated will not have a significant environmental effect (Resolution XX -00); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on said applications on February 22, 2000, at which time it recommended that the City Council adopt this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on said applications on March 7, 2000; 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 City Council recommending approval of the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and use their independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan amendment: , The proposed Amendments are consistent with the goals, general provisions and purpose of the Dublin General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan as proposed to be amended herein; and . The Amendments are appropriate for the subject property in terms of land use compatibilities; will not overburden public services; and will provide a comprehensive plan for development of the site while preserving portions of the site for open space; and . The changes to the General Plan and EDSP will provide a revision to the land use designations for this property, changing approximately 16.4 acres from "Public/Semi-Public - Public Facility" to "Medium Density Residential" as reflected on Sheet PUD 3 of 17, included as a part of Exhibit A to this resolution. The change to this land use is in the public interest and is appropriate based upon the analysis contained in the staff report, will provide a development pattern consistent with the Specific Plan goals, will reduce automobile traffic, and will help implement policies of the General Plan and EDSP regarding development in Eastern Dublin . The Amendments will not have substantial adverse effects on health or safety, or be substantially detrimental to the public welfare, or be injurious to property or public improvements. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby approve the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment for PA 98-062 from Public/Semi-Public - Public Facility to Medium Density Residential: PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of March, 2000. AYES: Councilmembers Howard, McCormick, Zika, Vice Mayor Lockhart and Mayor Houston NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: // Mayor Pro Tempore K2/G/3-7-00/reso-greenbr-gpa. doc (Item 6.1) :\98062\CCRES,GPA, SPA 2