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RESOLUTION NO. 05 . 59
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A PD-PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT REZONE WITH STAGE I DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
FALLON VILLAGE
P A 04-040
WHEREAS, the City Council initiated a general and specific plan amendment study for the
Eastern Dublin Property Owners (EDPO) area (Resolution 167-02). Braddock and Logan submitted a
related general and specific plan amendment and PD-Planned Development district rezoning with Stage 1
Development Plan for future development of up to 3,108 dwellings at a variety of densities; up to
2,503,175 square feet of commercial, office, light industrial and mixed use development; two elementary
school sites, parks, utility extensions and open spaces located on an approximately 1,134 acre site located
in an area bounded by 1-580 to the south, Fallon Road and the Dublin Ranch development to the west, the
easterly Dublin city limit line to the east, and the northerly Dublin city limit line to the north. These
applications for the entire 1,134 acre area comprise PA 04-040 and are referred to herein as the "Fallon
Village project" or the "project"; and
WHEREAS, project area contains thirteen parcels of land under eleven ownerships within the
City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the Project site currently is undeveloped and used for farming, grazing, storage, and
ot~ral uses; and
WHEREAS, the project site is in Eastern Dublin for which the City adopted the 1993 Eastern
Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan to provide a comprehensive planning framework for
future development of the area. In connection with this approval, the City certified a program EIR
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15168 (SCH No. 91103064, Resolution 51-93, and Addendum
dated August 22, 1994, hereafter "Eastern Dublin EIR" or "program EIR") that is available for review in
the City planning department and is incorporated herein by reference. The program EIR was integral to
the planning process and examined the direct and indirect effects, cumulative impacts, broad policy
alternatives, and area wide mitigation measures for developing Eastern Dublin; and
WHEREAS, in connection with an annexation and prezoning request for the project area in 2002,
the City certified a Supplemental EIR that is available for review in the planning department and is
incorporated herein by reference. In connection with the 2002 project approval, the City Council adopted
supplemental mitigation measures, mitigation findings, a statement of overriding considerations and a
mitigation monitoring program. All adopted supplemental mitigation measures continue to apply to the
project area; and
WHEREAS, consistent with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the City prepared a 2005
Supplement to the 1993 and 2002 EIRs for the Fallon Village project. The 2005 Supplemental EIR
contains Draft and Final Supplemental EIR documents and was presented to the Planning Commission for
review prior to its recommendation on the project; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council conducted a joint meeting on AprilS,
2005 to provide direction to staff for the project description. The Planning Commission conducted a
study session on October 25, 2005 at which time staff and the project applicants introduced the project
and 2005 Draft Supplemental EIR to the Planning Commission. Staff reports dated AprilS, 2005 and
October 25, 2005 for these meetings are incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2005, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
on the project, including the proposed PD-Planned Development rezoning and Stage 1 Development Plan,
at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard. The Planning Commission considered
a staff report dated November 8, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference, the 2005 Supplemental EIR,
and all written and oral testimony; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution OS-_
recommending that the Council certify the 2005 Supplemental EIR and make all appropriate findings,
which resolution is incorporated herein by reference. The Planning Commission also adopted Resolution
05-_ recommending that the Council approve the Fallon Village general and specific plan amendments,
which resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the foregoing recitals are true and correct and
made a part of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission makes the following
findings and determinations regarding the proposed Fallon Village Planned Development Rezone and Stage 1
Development Plan.
1. The proposed Planned Development (PD) Rezone and Stage 1 Development Plan meet the intent and
purpose of Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance because they provide a Stage 1 Development Plan for the
Fallon Village project that will create a desirable use of land and an environment that will be harmonious and
compatible with existing and potential development in surrounding areas and because the site plan incorporates
and reflects development policies and patterns from the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
2. The project site is physically suitable for type and intensity of this project in that it is intended to conform
with City policies related to comprehensive planning of large sites in Eastern Dublin and policies related to
hillside development. The project is designed to minimally affect the existing topography and terrain of the
site; has adequate access; and is of a sufficient size to provide an efficient mixed use community project.
3. The proposed Planned Development Prezoning and Stage 1 Development Plan will not adversely affect the
health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare because the Stage 1 Development Plan has been designed in accordance with the City of Dublin
General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, previous EIRs and the 2005 Supplemental EIR. Additionally, the
Stage 1 Development Plan incorporates recommendations from the Resources Management Plan for
protection of biological and other sensitive resources through a central open space corridor and limitations on
development in steep areas of the project site.
4. The proposed Planned Development Prezoning and Stage 1 Development Plan for the project is consistent
with all elements and policies of the Dublin General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, as proposed.
The Stage 1 Development Plan conforms to the elements and policies of those plans through the provision of
open space and wildlife habitat protection required by the Land Use, Parks and Open Space and Conservation
Elements, roadways consistent with the Circulation Element, adequate public facilities as required by the
Schools, Public Lands and Utilities Element, Housing as desired by the Housing Element, and safe design as
required by the Seismic Safety and Safety Element.
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5. The Planned Development Rezoning and Stage 1 Development Plan is consistent with Chapter 8.32 of the
City's Zoning Ordinance because the Stage 1 Development Plan establishes permitted uses and other standards
which will ensure that the project will be compatible with existing and proposed residential and public uses in
the immediate vicinity.
6. The Planned Development Rezoning and Stage 1 Development Plan will provide efficient use of the project
site lands pursuant to General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan policies that include the preservation of
significant open areas and natural and topographic landscape features with minimum alteration of natural land
forms.
7. The Planned Development Rezoning and Stage 1 Development Plan will not overburden public services as
all agencies must commit to the availability of public services prior to the issuance of building permits as
required by General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan policies and by adopted mitigation measures.
8. The adopted Eastern Dublin Mitigation Monitoring Program and the 2002 Supplemental mitigation
monitoring program continue to apply to the project unless specifically amended, and serve as the reporting and
monitoring program required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 for the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby recommend
that the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving the proposed PD-Planned Development Rezone and Stage
1 Development Plan which constitutes regulations for the use, improvement, and maintenance of the
approximately 1,134 acre Fallon Village project site, as set forth in the attached exhibit which is incorporated
herein by reference.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 81h day of November, 2005.
AYES:
Commissioners Wehrenberg, King, Biddle, Fasulkey and Chair Schaub
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Planning Commission Chair
Communi y Development Director
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