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AGENDA STATEMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: April 6, 1987
SUBJECT:
Dublin Downtown Specific Plan and Associated
General Plan Amendment.
EXHIBITS ATTACHED:
A, Resolution re: Negative Declaration
B. Resolution re: Dublin Downtown Specific
Plan and Associated General Plan Amendment
RECOMMENDATION:
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1. Adopt Resolution (Exhibit A) recommending
adoption of Negative Declaration.
2. Adopt Resolution (Exhibit B) recommending
adoption of Dublin Downtown Specific Plan
and Associated General Plan Amendment.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
To be determined through Budget and Capital
Improvement Program process.
DESCRIPTION:
On March 16 and 19, 1987, the Planning Commission held a public hearing
on the Dublin Downtown Specific Plan and associated General Plan Amendment.
The Planning Commission recommended several modifications, including:
1) maintaining the existing allowable height limit of 45 feet, providing for
up to 75 feet with a Conditional Use Permit, and establishing a not to exceed
height limit of 75 feet; 2) a Zoning Ordinance modification to establish a
Downtown Overlay Zoning District; 3) a diagram illustrating the pedestrian
circulation; and 4) a General Plan Amendment with three changes to the General
Plan.
The Planning Commission indicated its concensus to recommend adoption of
the Specific Plan and associated General Plan Amendment with the suggested
modifications. Staff has prepared the necessary Resolutions regarding the
Negative Declaration and the Specific Plan and associated General Plan
Amendment.
ITEM NO. q, I
COPIES TO: Planning Department
RESOLUTION NO, 87-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION CONCERNING
THE DUBLIN DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AND ASSOCIATED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as
amended together with the State's administrative guidelines for implementation
of the California Environmental regulations, requires that certain projects be
reviewed for potential environmental effects and that environmental documents
be prepared; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study was conducted finding that the Specific
Plan and General Plan Amendment, as proposed, would not have a significant
effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration has been prepared by the Dublin
Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, public notice of the Negative Declaration was given in all
respects as required by State Law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the Negative
Declaration and considered it at a public hearing on March 16 and 19, 1987;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council find that the Negative Declaration has been
prepared and processed in accordance with State and local environmental law and
guideline regulations, and that it is adequate and complete.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration for the Dublin
Downtown Specific Plan and Associated General Plan Amendment.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1987.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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RESOLUTION NO, 87-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE DUBLIN DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
AND ASSOCIATED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin prepared the Dublin Downtown Specific
Plan and Associated General Plan Amendment with the intention of setting forth
the City's policies for the development of the area involved; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment on March 16 and 19, 1987; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was provided in all respects
as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said
reports, recommendations, and testimony as hereinabove set forth;
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment have been
reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act, and a Negative Declaration has been recommended for adoption for
this project as it will not have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's intention to establish a policy framework
against which specific development schemes may be judged, leaving maximum
opportunity for design freedom; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan details the development goals for the
area and sets forth the criteria for judging development proposals;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council adopt the Dublin Downtown Specific Plan and
associated General Plan Amendment as modified.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1987.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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