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RESOLUTION NO. 134 - 07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT, WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT AND
VILLAGE PARKWAY SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT TO
INCORPORATE CHANGES RELATED TO BICYCLE CIRCULATION
WHEREAS, the Dublin General Plan was originally adopted on February 11, 1985, and has since
been amended numerous times; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Impact Report for the original General Plan was prepared and
adopted in 1984 and subsequent environmental reviews have been undertaken in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the various General Plan Amendments which have
been approved over the years; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan to
provide a comprehensive planning framework for future development of the eastern Dublin area. In
connection with this approval, the City certified a Program Environmental Impact Report ("Program
EIR") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15168 (SCH No. 91103064). 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 development within eastern Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the Circulation and Scenic Highways Element of the General Plan currently includes
text related to bicycle circulation, and the "West and Central Dublin Bicycle Circulation System" map
(Figure 5-3a) and the "East Dublin Bicycle Circulation System" map (Figure 5-3b), which together show
the location of existing and proposed bike routes within the City of Dublin and the Sphere of Influence;
and
WHEREAS, the Resource Management section of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan currently
includes text related to bicycle circulation, and the "Pedestrian and Bicycle System" map (Figure 5.3)
which was amended on June 17, 1997, (Resolution 77-97) and the "East Dublin Bicycle Circulation
System" map (Figure 5-3b) which together show the location of pedestrian paths and bike routes within
the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area; and
WHEREAS, the West Dublin BART Specific Plan was adopted on December 19,2000, (Resolution
227-00) and has since been amended numerous times; and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration for the original West Dublin BART Specific Plan was
prepared and adopted in 2000 and subsequent environmental reviews have been undertaken in accordance
with CEQA for the various West Dublin BART Specific Plan Amendments which have been approved
over the years; and
WHEREAS, the West Dublin BART Specific Plan currently includes text related to bicycle
circulation, and the "West Dublin BART Specific Plan Circulation System" map (Exhibit 7 of the
Specific Plan) that shows the location of roadways and bicycle trails within the West Dublin BART
Specific Plan area; and
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WHEREAS, the Village Parkway Specific Plan was also adopted on December 19, 2000,
(Resolution 231-00) and has since been amended numerous times; and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration for the original Village Parkway Specific Plan was prepared
and adopted in 2000 and subsequent environmental reviews have been undertaken in accordance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the various Village Parkway Specific Plan
Amendments which have been approved over the years; and
WHEREAS, the Village Parkway Specific Plan currently includes text regarding bicycle
circulation as well as the "Village Parkway Specific Plan Circulation System" map (Exhibit 7 of the
Specific Plan) that shows the location of roadways and bicycle trails within the West Dublin BART
Specific Plan area; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, as part of the Dublin City Council's Goals and Objectives, the City Council
adopted as a high priority the development of a City-wide Bikeways Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, in response to this high priority goal, the Public Works Department initiated a
Capital Improvement Program project to develop a Bikeways Master Plan and to evaluate existing bicycle
conditions and access to parks and open space areas throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, amendments are proposed to the Bicycle Circulation System maps of the General Plan,
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and West Dublin BART Specific Plan for consistency with the proposed
Bikeways Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, in addition to amendments to the Bicycle Circulation System maps, text
amendments to the General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and Village Parkway Specific Plan are also
proposed for consistency with the proposed Bikeways Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") held a public
hearing on said application on June 26, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider said the foregoing reports,
recommendations and testimony and used its independent judgment to evaluate the project; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission
recommend approval of a General Plan Amendment, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment, West
Dublin BART Specific Plan Amendment, and Village Parkway Specific Plan Amendment for the
Bikeways Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 65401 of the Government Code requires planning agencies to make a
determination of General Plan conformity for public works Capital Improvement Program projects, such
as the Bikeways Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 07-32
recommending that the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
Amendment, West Dublin BART Specific Plan Amendment and Village Parkway Specific Plan
Amendment to incorporate changes related to bicycle circulation. The Planning Commission further
made a determination that with the proposed General Plan Amendments, the proposed Bikeways Master
Plan is in conformance with the General Plan; and
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WHEREAS, on July 17, 2007, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the project,
at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard. The City Council considered a Staff
Report dated July 17, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference, and all written and oral testimony; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the City Council adopted Resolution 134-07 approving
a General Plan Amendment, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment, West Dublin BART Specific Plan
Amendment and Village Parkway Specific Plan Amendment to incorporate changes related to bicycle
circulation.
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 City Council does hereby approve the following
amendments to the General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, West Dublin BART Specific Plan and
Village Parkway Specific Plan based on the following fmdings: the amendments are in the public interest;
the amendments will not have an adverse affect on health or safety, be detrimental to the public welfare,
or be injurious to property or public improvements; and the General Plan, EaStern Dublin Specific Plan,
West Dublin BART Specific Plan and Village Parkway Specific Plan as so amended will remain
internally consistent.
Section I.
General Plan Amendments.
Subsection i. Replace Figure 5-3a, West and Central Dublin Bicycle Circulation
System map and Figure 5-3b, East Dublin Bicycle Circulation System map with
Figure 4, Existing and Proposed Bikeways of the Bicycle Master Plan and shall
be renamed "Figure 5-3 City of Dublin Bicycle Circulation System" as included
as Exhibit A.
Subsection ii.
Revise Section 5.4 of the General Plan to read as follows:
"The City has adopted a Bikeways Master Plan that encompasses the Primary
Planning Area, Western Extended Planning Area, and the Eastern Extended
Planning Area. The Bikeways Master Plan contains goals and policies for
developing and implementing a bikeway system that will provide a viable
transportation alternative to the automobile, improve safety for bicyclists, and
provide residents with access to parks, open space, trails, and other recreational
opportunities. This Plan identifies existing and proposed bicycle routes and
bicycle support facilities throughout the planning areas. Readers should refer to
this plan for additional information regarding existing and proposed bicycle
routes and support facilities."
Guiding Policy
A. Provide safe bikeways along arterials (See Figure 5-3).
B. Improve and maintain bicycle routes and support facilities in
conformance with the recommendations of the City's Bikeways Master
Plan.
Implementing Policv
C. Complete the bikeway systems illustrated on Figure 5-3.
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D. Improve bicycle routes and support facilities in accordance with the
Bikeways Master Plan in conjunction with development proposals.
E. Ensure on-going maintenance of bicycle routes and support facilities
that are intended for public use and located on private property in
conjunction with development proposals.
Section II. Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment.
Subsection i. Revise the "NOTE" in Figure 5.3, Pedestrian and Bicycle System
map of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan to read as follows:
"NOTE: Bicycle Circulation System has been amended. Please refer to Figure
5-3b for the current bicycle circulation system. Please refer to the Bikeways
Master Plan for additional information."
[The revised Figure 5.3, Pedestrian and Bicycle System map is included as
Exhibit B.]
Subsection ii. Replace Figure 5-3b, East Dublin Bicycle Circulation System map
with Figure 4, Existing and Proposed Bikeways from the Bicycle Master Plan,
which shall be modified to show only the current Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
boundary, and shall be named Figure 5-3b, East Dublin Bicycle Circulation
System as included as Exhibit C.
Subsection iii. Add the following paragraph to Section 5.5 of the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan related to Bicycle Circulation, after the existing first paragraph of
that same section.
"The City has adopted a Bikeways Master Plan that encompasses the Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan area. The Bikeways Master Plan contains goals and
policies for developing and implementing a bikeway system that will provide a
viable transportation alternative to the automobile, improve safety for
bicyclists, and provide residents with access to parks, open space, trails, and
other recreational opportunities. This Plan identifies existing and proposed
bicycle routes and bicycle support facilities throughout the Specific Plan area.
Readers should refer to the Bikeways Master Plan for additional information
regarding existing and proposed bicycle routes and support facilities."
Subsection iv.
Revise Policy 5-17 of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan to read:
"Policy 5-17: Establish a bicycle circulation system which helps to serve the
need for non-motorized transportation and recreation in eastern Dublin that is
consistent with the Bikeways Master Plan."
Subsection v. Revise the first sentence of Program 5D of the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan to read:
"The City shall require development projects in eastern Dublin to include
provisions for bicycle circulation that are consistent with the Bikeways Master
Plan, and as follows:"
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Section III. West Dublin BART Specific Plan Amendments. Modify Exhibit 7, West
Dublin BART Specific Plan Circulation System map, to be consistent with Figure
4, Existing and Proposed Bikeways from the Bicycle Master Plan, as included as
Exhibit D.
Section IV. Village Parkway Specific Plan Amendment. Revise the second sentence of
the fifth paragraph on page 20 of the Village Parkways Specific Plan to read as
follows:
"Village Parkway is designated as a Class III Bikeway Route, which provides for
shared use of a bikeway with either pedestrians on a sidewalk or motor vehicles on
a street."
Section V. All provisions of the General Plan Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, West
Dublin BART Specific Plan, and Village Parkway Specific Plan not amended by
this resolution shall remain in full force and effect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby find that the proposed
amendments to the Bicycle Circulation System maps and text amendments in the General Plan, Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan, West Dublin BART Specific Plan and Village Parkway Specific Plan are consistent
with all other goals, policies and implementing programs set forth in the General Plan, Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan, West Dublin BART Specific Plan and Village Parkway Specific Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of July, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hildenbrand, Oravetz, Sbranti, Scholz and Mayor Lockhart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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