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Home My WebLink About6.2 DwntwnCoreSP Rez AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 16, 2002 CITY CLERK File #410-55 & 450-30 SUBJECT: ATTACHMENTS: PUBLIC HEARING - PA 02-005, Downtown Core Specific Plan area rezoning (2nd reading). A City-initiated application to rezone parcels in the Downtown Core Specific Plan area from existing zoning districts C-I, C-2, and PD to Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) zoning district Report Prepared by: Kristi Bascom, Associate Planner'~/~r~,' 1. City Council ordinance amending the zoning map to rezone parcels in the Downtown Core Specific Plan area to a Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) zoning district. 2. City Council Agenda Statement dated April 2, 2002 3. Specific Plan Boundary map for Downtown Core Specific Plan area RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open public hearing and hear staff presentation. 2. Receive staff presentation and take public testimony. 3. Question staff, applicant, and the public. 4. Close public hearing and deliberate. 5. Waive 2nd reading and adopt Ordinance (Attachment 1) approving the rezoning. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project is a City-initiated application to rezone.parcels in the Downtown Core Specific Plan area from existing zoning districts C-l, C-2, and PD to Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) zoning district. The Downtown Core Specific Plan area is approximately 51 acres of land located north of Dublin Boulevard and west of the 1-680 freeway. It contains several of Dublin's major retail establishments including Safeway, Dublin Honda, Target, Circuit City, and Home Depot Expo as well as a mixture of smaller restaurant and service uses. On December 19, 2000, three Specific Plans were adopted for the purpose of guiding the development of Downtown Dublin. These plans include the West Dublin BART Specific Plan (approximately 70 acres of land north of the 1-580 freeway), the Downtown Core Specific Plan (approximately 51 acres of land located north of Dublin Boulevard and west of the 1-680 freeway), and the Village Parkway Specific Plan (approximately 31 acres of land located along the east and west sides of Village Parkway between Dublin GSPA#X2002\02-005\CC Staff Report 2nd reading.doc COPIES TO: Applicant In House Distribution ITEM N0. _~~ and Amador Valley Boulevards). Along with these three specific plans, the City's General Plan was amended to ensure the compatibility of the specific plans with the General Plan land use designations. One of the first implementing actions for the specific plans is the initiation of rezoning in each specific plan area as necessary, and the Downtown Core Specific Plan is the first area to be reviewed. The intent of rezoning the parcels within the Downtown Core Specific Plan area is to bring the zoning designation for the area into conformance with the land use designations contained in the Downtown Core Specific. Plan, which was adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2000. If the Downtown Core Specific Plan is amended or changed in any way, the Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) Zoning District need not be amended. The Planned DeveloPment zoning refers back to the Specific Plan for all development standards and therefore will not need to be changed if the Specific Plan itself changes. BACKGROUND: Planning Commission action. The Planning Commission heard this item at their meeting on March 12, 2002. No public comment was received and the Commission voted unanimously in support of the rezoning. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution no. 02-14 recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving the Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) rezoning. City Council action. At a public heating held on April 2, 2002, the City Council introduced an Ordinance adopting the Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) rezoning. After the public hearing, the Ordinance was scheduled for a second reading at the April 16, 2002 City Council meeting. As required by the Dublin Municipal Code, a second reading is necessary prior to final adoption of the rezoning ordinance, which will classify the site as a Planned Development (PD) District, with the Downtown Core Specific Plan containing regulations for the use, development, improvements and maintenance of the property. The proposed Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) Zoning District would be consistent with the Downtown Core Specific Plan and the General Plan land use designations and policies for this site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing; deliberate; waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance (Attachment 1) approving the Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) rezone. ORDINANCE NO. - 02' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN AMENDING THE zONING MAP TO REZONE PARCELS IN THE DOWNTOWN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA FROM EXISTING ZONING DISTRICTS C-l, C-2, AND PD TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (DOWNTOWN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN) ZONING DISTRICT PA 02-005 WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is desirous of improving the appearance, functionality, economic vitality of the downtown portion of Dublin in a manner consistent with the broad vision expressed in the Dublin General Plan; and, WHEREAS, the City prepared the Downtown Core Specific Plan pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65450 et seq.; and, WHEREAS, the Downtown Core Specific Plan was adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2000 and includes permitted land uses, development standards, urban design guidelines, transportation improvements and implementation programs to achieve the goals of the Dublin General Plan; and~ wHEREAS, if any development standards are not included in the Downtown Core Specific Plan, the standards for the C-2 zoning district shall apply to new development in the Specific Plan area. WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is initiating the rezoning of parcels in the Downtown Core Specific Plan area from existing zoning districts C-I, C-2, and PD to Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) Zoning District in order to bring the zoning of the parcels into conformance with the land use designations contained in the Downtown Core Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on the Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) rezone on March 12, 2002; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) rezone for PA 02-005; and WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearings were held by the City Council on April 2, 2002 and April 16, 2002; and WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines and the City Environmental Guidelines. An Initial Study was prepared for the Downtown Core Specific Plan pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15071, and is on file in the Dublin Planning Department. Based on the Initial Study, a Negative Declaration was prepared for the Specific Plan with the finding that the implementation of the Plan would have no adverse environmental impacts as mitigation was included in the project description. The Negative Declaration was adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2000. This application is an implementation measure of the Downtown Core Specific Plan and therefore no additional environmental review is required; and, ATTACHMENT 1 WHEREAS, a StaffReport was submitted recommending that the City Council amend the Zoning Map to rezone parcels in the Downtown Core Specific Plan area from existing zoning districts C-1, C-2, and PD to a Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific plan) zoning district; and WHEREAS, the City Council heard and considered all said reports, recommendations, written and oral testimony submitted at the public hearing as hereinabove set fOrth. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.32.070 and 8.120.050 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council makes the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) rezoning for PA 02-005: The proposed Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) Zoning District meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance because it will provide uses that are appropriate for the site as was determined during the Specific Plan adoption process; and Development under the Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) Zoning District will be harmonious and compatible with existing and future development in the surrounding areas; and 3. The Planned Development rezone is consistent with the general provisions, intent, and purpose of the Planned Development Zoning District of the-Zoning Ordinance in that it contains all information required by Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance and accomplishes the objectives of Chapter 8.32, A through H, of the Zoning Ordinance; and 4. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the zoning district being proposed because it is an improved site with adjacent roadways which are designed to carry traffic that would be generated by the proposed types of uses; and 5. The proposed rezoning 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 because the project has been built according to City laws and regulations and because the Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) Zoning District will limit land uses to those which are appropriate for this site; and 6. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Retail/Office designation of the Dublin General Plan the proposed use types are permitted by said designation. 7. The proposed rezoning is within the scope of the Negative Declaration adopted for the Downtown Core Specific Plan and does not require additional environmental review under CEQA. WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and use their independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, the Dublin City Council does ordain as follows: 2 SECTION 1: Pursuant to Chapter 8.32, Title 8 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code the City of Dublin Zoning Map is mended to rezone the following property (''the Property") to a Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) zoning district: Approximately 51 acres of land located north of Dublin Boulevard and west of the 1-680 freeway (APNs: 941-305-10, 12-2, 22-1, 26, 27, 28, 29-2, 31-2, 32, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40). A map of the rezoning area is shown below: SECTION 2. The regulations of the use, development, improvemem, and maintenance of the Property are set forth in the Downtown Core Specific Plan and this ordinance. Any amendments to the Downtown Core Specific Plan shall be in accordance with the Dublin Municipal Code or its successors. SECTION 3. No developmem shall occur on this property until Stage II Planned Development and Site Development Review have been approved for the property. Except as provided in the Downtown Core Specific Plan, the use, development, improvemem and maintenance of the Property shall be governed by the provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. SECTION 4. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California. 3 SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days from and after its passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 16th day of April 2002, by the following votes: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk K2/G/4-16-02/ord-downtown.doc (Item 6.2) G:~pAttL2002\02 -005\CC~rd.doc CITY CLERK FHo # L_J AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 2, 2002 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - PA 02-005, Downtown Core Specific Plan area rezoning. A City-initiated application to rezone parcels in the Downtown Core Specific Plan area from existing zoning districts C- 1, C-2, and PD to Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) zoning district Report Prepared by: Kristi Bascom, Associate Planner ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance amending the zoning map to rezone parcels in the Downtown Core Specific Plan area to a Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) zoning district 2. Planning Commission Resolution 02-14 3. Planning Commission Minutes dated March 12, 2002 4. Specific Plan Boundary for Downtown Core Specific Plan area RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open public hearing and hear'staff presentation. 2. Receive staff presentation and take public testimony. 3. Question staff, applicant, and the public. 4. Close public hearing and deliberate. 5. Waive Reading and introduce Ordinance (Attachment 1) approving the rezoning. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Background The Downtown Core Specific Plan area is approximately 51 acres of land located north of Dublin Boulevard and west of the 1-680 freeway. It contains several of Dublin's major retail establishments including Safeway, Dublin Honda, Target, Circuit City, and Home Depot Expo as well as a mixture of smaller restaurant and service uses. On December 19, 2000, three Specific Plans were adopted for the purpose of guiding the development of Downtown Dublin. These plans include the West Dublin BART Specific Plan (approximately 70 acres of land north of the 1-580 freeway), the Downtown Core Specific Plan (approximately 51 acres of land located north of Dublin Boulevard and west of the 1-680 freeway), and the Village Parkway Specific Plan (approximately 31 acres of land located along the east and west sides of Village Parkway between Dublin G:B?A#L2002\02-005\CC Staff Report.doc COPIES TO: Applicant In House Distribution ITEM NO. ATTACHMENT and Amador Valley Boulevards). Along with these three specific plans, the City's General Plan was amended to ensure the compatibility of the specific plans with the General Plan land use designations. One of the first implementing actions for the specific plans is the initiation of rezoning in each specific plan area as necessary, and the Downtown Core Specific Plan is the first area to be reviewed. The intent of rezoning the parcels within the Downtown Core Specific Plan area is to bring the zoning designations for the area into conformance with the land use designations contained in the Downtown Core Specific Plan, which was adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2000. Several approaches for rezoning were considered and it was determined that using the Planned Development Zoning District in these areas would allow the flexibility needed to encourage innovative development while ensuring that the goals, policies, and action programs of the Downtown Core Specific Plan and the General Plan are satisfied. Therefore, the proposed rezone for the property is a Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) zoning district. ANALYSIS: Rezoning: The new Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific' Plan) Zoning District will apply to all parcels within the Specific Plan Boundary Area as shown in the Final Downtown Core Specific Plan, adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2000. Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance (Planned Development Zoning District) requires that a Stage 1 Development Plan shall be adopted with the reclassification of the property to the Planned Development Zoning District. The Downtown Core Specific Plan meets the requirements of the Stage 1 Development Plan as it includes the details as shown below: Stage 1 Development Plan requirements Downtown Core Specific Plan Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) 1. Zoning 2. Statement of Proposed Uses Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Temporary Uses 3. stage 1 Site Plan 4. Site area and proposed densities As allowed per Downtown Core Specific Plan As allowed per Downtown Core Specific Plan As allowed per Chapter 8.108 (Temporary Use Permit) of the Zoning Ordinance Diagram of Existing Land Uses in Downtown Core Specific Plan As allowed per Downtown Core 'Specific Plan 5. Phasing Plan 6. As allowed per Downtown Core Specific Plan As required per Downtown Core Specific Plan Consistent To be reviewed with applicable individual development applications Landscaping Plan 7. General Plan and Specific Plan consistency 8. Inclusionary Zoning Regulations The one standard that is not outlined specifically is the minimum required setbacks to any property line. Staff has determined that the Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) zoning district shall have the same setback requirements as the C-2 zoning district, which is zero (0) to all property lines. Individual development projects consistent with the Specific Plan will require approval of a Stage 2 Development Plan pursuant to the Planned Development District regulations. The Downtown Core Specific Plan area currently includes three zoning districts: · C-1 (Retail Commercial) which allows general retail, office, and personal service uses in addition to restaurants, health services and clinics, and automobile brokerages; C-2 (General Commercial) which allows many of the same uses as C-1 in addition to larger-scale retail establishments as well as a greater range of auto-related uses; and PD (Planned Development)which allows general retail, restaurants, office uses on the second floor, and service commercial uses. The Downtown Core Specific Plan contains six land use categories, including: · Corn A (Commercial A) which allows larger retail centers, general retail and service uses, and restaurants; · Corn B (Commercial B) which allows smaller-scale uses including specialty retail, restaurants, offices, entertainment, and similar pedestrian-oriented uses; · O (Office) which allows professional, business, corporate, and medical/dental offices; · R/O (Retail/Office) which allows a range of general retail as well as professional, business, corporate, medical, and dental buildings; · R/A (Retail/Auto) which allows the sales and service of new and used vehicles; and · MU (Mixed Use) which allows medium or high-density residential uses and at least one non- residential land use such as office or retail. The existing zoning and Specific Plan land use designations for the different parcels in the area are not consistent throughout the Specific Plan Area. Using a Planned Development (Downtown Core Specific Plan) Zoning District would allow all of the properties to be zoned consistently with the Specific Plan and the allowable uses more clearly defined. Environmental Review: An Initial Study was prepared for the Downtown Core Specific Plan pursUant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15071, and is on file in the Dublin Planning Department. Based on the Initial Study, a Negative DeClaration was prepared for the Specific Plan with the finding that the implementation of the Plan would have no adverse environmental impacts as mitigation was included in the project description. The Negative Declaration was adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2000. This application is an implementation measure of the Downtown Core Specific Plan and therefore no additional environmental review is required. Site Development Review: Since this Planned Development Rezone is City-initiated, there are no detailed plans being approved in conjunction with a development application. All new development of any size in the Specific Plan.area shall be subject to Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) of the Zoning Ordinance and will be reviewed for compliance with the Downtown Core Specific Plan. CONCLUSION: Staff believes that one zoning district applied consistently to all properties in the Specific Plan Area will provide the clearest direction on what development is desired for the Downtown Core. Using a Planned Development zoning district that is based on the Downtown Core Specific Plan for this purpose will ensure that the Specific Plan development regulations guide all future development. RECOMMENDATION: ~" ~ Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing; deliberate; waive the reading and introduce an Ordinance (Attachment 1) approving the Downtown Core Specific Plan rezone; and schedule the second reading of the Ordinance for April 16, 2002. AMADO~ BoULEVN:~D N.T,S. DECEMBER 2000 .CITY SPECI.FIC PLAN BOUNDARY DOWNTOWN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN 0 F D