HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso07-47 Adopt Ord Rez Corner Martinelli Wy & Hacienda Dr
RESOLUTION NO. 07-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REZONING 27.55
ACRES ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MARTINELLI WAY AND HACIENDA DRIVE TO A
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT AND APPROVE THE RELATED STAGE 1
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE EMERALD PLACE RETAIL CENTER PROJECT
(APNS 986-0033-002 AND 986-0033-003) PA 07-019
WHEREAS, Blake Hunt Ventures submitted a Planned Development Rezoning and related Stage I
Planned Development application for a 305,000 square foot commercial retail center (Emerald Place Retail
Center) located on the 27.55-acre subject site. The project is proposed to consist of 270,000 square feet of retail
uses and 35,000 square feet of restaurant uses in a pedestrian-oriented outdoor center; and
WHEREAS, the project area boundaries include Martinelli W lY to the north, Hacienda Drive to the
east, Highway 580 to the south, and Arnold Road to the west; and
WHEREAS, the Planned Development Ordinance, including the related Stage 1 Development Plan is
attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the location of the eleven buildings, which collectively comprise the project, shall be
generally as shown on the Conceptual Stage I Site Plan, which is a:tached as Exhibit A-I to the Planned
Development Zoning District/Stage 1 Development Plan (Exhibit A to this Resolution). Significant
modifications to the plan may be made and will be formalized at the Planned Development Zoning
District/Stage 2 Planned Development/Site Development Review phase I)f the project, which is anticipated to be
submitted by the Applicant in Fall 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission had a public hearing on Stage 1 and anticipates further study
sessions for the application; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated September 11, 2007 and ince,rporated herein by reference, described
and analyzed the proposed Planned Development Zoning District/Stage l Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study, dated August 3, 2007, was prepared to study the potential impacts of the
project as proposed and determined that the potentially significant effects of the project were adequately
addressed in both the Ikea Supplemental EIR and the Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment. An Addendum, dated August 3, 2007, to both documents was
prepared and the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the Addendum through Resolution 07-xx on
September 11,2007; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the staff r~port at a noticed public hearing on
September 11,2007, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard.
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 recommends that the City
Council adopt the attached ordinance amending the zoning map to rezone 27.55 acres of property on the
southwest corner of Martinelli Way and Hacienda Drive to the PD -Planned Development Zoning District and
approving a related Stage 1 Development Plan for the Emerald Place R,::tail Center Project (PA 07-019), based
on findings that the PO zoning and project as a whole is consistent with lhe General Plan and the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan, is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Planned Development zoning district, and that
development of the Emerald Place Retail Center project will be harmonious and compatible with existing and
future development in the surrounding area.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11 th day of Sepkmber, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES:
Schaub, Wehrenberg, Tomlinson, Biddle and King
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABST AIN: None
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Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST: