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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 16-98 Rez GM AutomallORDINANCE NO. 16 - 98 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD, EAST OF TASSAJARA CREEK (APN: 986-0001-001-10, portion) TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT AND ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE GENERAL MOTORS AUTOMALL PROJECT (PA 98-007) WHEREAS, General Motors Argonaut Holdings, Inc. has requested approval of a Planned Development Rezone/Development Plan, as represented in the Development Plan (Exhibits A-1 and A-2 to Planning Commission Resolution No. 98- . , dated received by the City of Dublin July 23, 1998), to subdivide a 15 + acre parcel and develop an automall with 3 new auto dealerships including 3 separate parcels. The first parcel, located at the intersection of Dublin Blvd. and '~Miller Court", will contain the "Pontiac/Buick/GMC" dealership. The second parcel will remain vacant for a future dealership. The third parcel, adjacent to the 1-580 freeway, will contain two sales buildings, housing a Chevrolet showroom and a Cadillac/Oldsmobile showroom; one body shop building; and one quick lube/car wash/storage building; and WHEREAS, Applicant/Developer has submitted a complete application for a Planned Development Rezone, including a Development Plan (Exhibits A-1 & A-2) as required by Section 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance which meets the requirements of said section, which is available and on file in the Planning Department; and WHEREAS, the site will be rezoned from the Planned Development Campus Office/General Commercial & Open Space Prezoning Categories (PA 94-030) to Planned Development General Commercial & Open Space Zoning Districts; and WHEREAS, a Development Agreement will be required prior to approval of a Final Map for the project as required by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and the Conditions of Approval of the Tentative Map, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Development Review; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project is within the scope of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan which was certified by the City Council by Resolution No. 51-93, and the Addenda dated May 4, 1993, and August 22, 1994 (the "EIR"), and that no additional significant impacts are expected and no new mitigation measures are needed for site-specific environmental effects, which have been analyzed in an initial study checklist dated June 30, 1998; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said applications on July 28, 1998, and did adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Planned Development Rezoning and the Development Plan for PA 98-007; and WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on August 4, 1998, August 18, 1998; and October 20, 1998; and WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the City Council approve the application; and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 8.32.070 and 8.120.050 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council makes the following findings: 1. The proposed Planned Development Zoning District meets the intent and purpose of Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance because it provides a comprehensive Development Plan which will create a desirable use of land and an environment that will be sensitive to surrounding land uses by virtue of the layout and design of the architecture and site plan. The General Motors Automall Project is within the allowable density range for a General Commercial use on this site, and is consistent with both the City of Dublin General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. 2. Development under the Development Plan will be harmonious and compatible with existing and future development in the surrounding area because the site plan has been designed to be compatible with the proposed and approved plans for the neighborhood, including the adjacent Tassajara Creek open space area and regional trail, future residential to the north, future auto sales uses to the west, and future office uses proposed to the east of the project. Adequate setbacks and complementary architectural designs and landscaping proposed in the Development Plan have been specially designed to enhance and fit into the new neighborhood. 3. The project site is physically suitable for a commercial project in that it is flat, has adequate access and is of a sufficient size to accommodate commercial uses as well as open space for the community. Additionally, the Development Plan provides for development at a General Commercial density which is consistent with the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Land Use Designation for this site. 4. The proposed Amendmem 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 Development Plan has been designed in accordance with the City of Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and Program EIR and Addenda. WI~EREAS, no final map shall be recorded for the Property until a development agreement is recorded in accordance with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan; WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and use its independent judgment and consider all said reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Pursuant to Chapter 8.32, Title 8 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code the City of Dublin Zoning Map is amended to rezone the following property ("the Property") to a Planned Development Zoning District: Approximately 15.0 acres generally located south of Dublin Boulevard, east Of Tassajara Creek, west of Tassajara Road and Miller Court, in the Eastern Dublin Specific Planning area, more specifically described as Assessor's Parcel Number 986-0001-001-10 (portion). A map of the Property is outlined below: SECTION 2. The regulations of the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the Property are set forth in the Development Plan (Attachments A-1 and A-2 hereto) which is hereby approved Any amendments to the Development Plan shall be in accordance with section 8.32.080 of the Dublin Municipal Code or its successors. SECTION 3. Except as provided in the Development Plan for PA 98-007, the use, development, improvement 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. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin this 20th day of October, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor Houston NOES: None ABSTAIN: None AB SENT: None K2/G/1 O- 20~98/ord-gm. doc gSPA98007\ee,-ord DEVELOPMENT PLAN This is a Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance for the General Motors Automall project, located on the south side of Dublin Boulevard, east of Tassajara Creek, West of Tassajara Road, and north of Interstate 580 (APN 986-0001-001-10, portion). This Development Plan meets all of the requirements for Stage 1 and Stage 2 review of the project. This Development Plan is also represented by the Tentative Map and Site Development Review plans, the Landscape Plans, other plans, exhibits, and written statements contained in the document dated received July 23, 1998, labeled Exhibit A-1 to the Resolution approving this Development Plan (City Council Resolution No. 98- ), and on file in the Planning Department. The Planned Development District allows the flexibility needed to encourage innovative development while ensuring that the goals, policies, and action programs of the General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and provisions of Section 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance are satisfied. Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted for this PD / C-2 (General Commercial) zoning district site. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Service, Automobile/Vehicle Brokerage, Automobile/Vehicle Repairs and Service Banks & Financial Services Eating & Drinking Establishments Professional/Administrative Offices Parking Lot/Garage - Commercial Retail - General Retail - Neighborhood Retail - Service School - Commercial Similar and related uses as determined by the Director of Community Development Conditional Uses: All conditional uses in the Dublin Zoning Ordinance for a PD/C-2 District are conditional uses in this PD District. J Dublin Zoning Ordinance - Applicable Requirements: Except as specifically modified by the provisions of this PD District Rezone/Development Plan, all applicable general requirements and procedures of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance shall be applied to the land uses designated in this PD District Rezone. EXHIBIT A-2 o Site Plan & Architecture: See attached site and elevation plans contained in Exhibit A-l, Development Plan. This Development Plan applies to the approximately 15-acres shown on this plan on the west side of Miller Court. Any modifications to the project, or future development on Parcel'B, shall be substantially consistent with these plans and of equal or superior materials and design quality. Density: The maximum square footage of the proposed development for the parcels covered under this Development Plan (as shown on the site plan) are as follows: o Parcel A (Pontiac/Buick/GMC site): 3.5 acres 26,145 square feet building area Parcel B (vacant site): 3.0 acres 22,000 square feet building area Parcel C (Chevrolet/Cadillac/Oldsmobile):8.0 acres 72,757 square feet building area Phasing Plan. The proposed dealership facilities on Parcels A and C will be constructed in the first phase of development. Parcel B will be held vacant until such time as a dealership facility proposal is made. Any dealership proposed for the vacant parcel must be consistent with the standards established by this Development Plan, and will require approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review by the City of Dublin Planning Commission. Landscaping Plan. Refer to attached landscaping plans included in Exhibit A- l, Development Plan, Sheets L-1 through L-3. Development Standards Lot Dimensions: 50' wide x 100' deep minimum Lot Size: 6,000 square feet minimum Front, Rear, and Side Yard Setbacks: No setbacks, however, development must meet required landscaping and parking requirements of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance Building Height: 45' maximum Maximum Building Size: 37,000 square feet Parking/Garages: Parking shall be provided in accordance with the Dublin Zoning Ordinance standards and requirements, except as shown otherwise on the approved Site Development Review plans. No parking is allowed on any undeveloped parcels. Any parking areas shall be so designated on an approved Site Development Review Plan, shall be striped and labeled on the site. All drive aisles and fire lanes shall be kept clear at all times. 9. General Provisions A) The project applicant/developer shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City of Dublin prior to Final Map approval, which shall contain, but not be limited to, provisions for financing and timing of on and off-site infrastructure, payment of traffic, noise and public facilities impact fees, ownership and maintenance of creek and open space areas, and other provisions deemed necessary by the City to find the project consistent with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. B) The developer shall be required to pay a Public Facilities Fee in the amounts and at the times set forth in City of Dublin Resolution No. 32-96, adopted by the City Council on March 26, 1996, or in the amounts and at the times set forth in any resolution revising the amount of the Public Facilities Fee. C) An updated traffic study shall be completed for any development proposed for the vacant parcel ("B") to demonstrate that traffic levels of service are not exceeded. g:\pa#\98007\devplan.