HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 01-23 PA00-025 Rec CC Cert EDPO SEIR RESOLUTION NO. 01 - 23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL CERTIFICATION OF THE
SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
FOR THE EASTERN DUBLIN PROPERTY OWNERS
ANNEXATION & PREZONING PROJECT FOR PA 00-025
WHEREAS, the owners of approximately 1,120 acres of land in Eastern Dublin submitted
applications for annexation of their properties to Dublin, for prezoning to the Planned Development
zoning district including approval of a Stage 1 Development Plan, and related approvals, collectively
known as the "Project"; and
WHEREAS, the Project area is within the Eastern Extended Planning Area of the Dublin General
Plan as amended by the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment, approved in 1993. Portions of the
Project area are also within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area as approved in 1993. The Eastern
Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan are collectively referred to as the GPA/SP Project;
and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 1993, the City Council certified a program Environmental Impact
Report ("EIR") for the GPA/SP Project and an addendum thereto, dated May 4, 1993 (SCH 91103064).
On August 22, 1994, the City Council approved another addendum to update plans and provide sewer
service. The May 10, 1993 program EIR, the May 4, 1993 addendum and the August 22, 1994 addendum
are collectively referred to as the Eastern Dublin EIR; and
WHEREAS, upon approval of the GPA/SP Project, the City Council adopted mitigation findings,
a statement of overriding considerations, and a mitigation monitoring program as set forth in Resolution
53-93, included in the Draft Supplemental EIR referenced below; and
WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with the type, location and density of land uses approved
through the GPA/SP Project. All mitigation measures adopted for the GPA/SP Project continue to apply
to implementing projects such as the current annexation and prezoning Project; and all applicable City
development ordinances and standards apply to the Project except as otherwise approved through the
Project prezoning and related Stage 1 Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City completed an Initial Study tbr the Project consistent with CEQA Guidelines
sections 15162 and 15163 and determined that a Supplement to the Eastern Dublin EIR ("Supplemental
EIR") was required in order to analyze substantial changes in cimumstances and new information since
certification of the Eastern Dublin EIR. A Notice of Preparation dated May 25, 2001was circulated with
the Initial Study to public agencies and interested parties for consultation on the scope of the
Supplemental EIR; and
WHEREAS, based on the Initial Study and responses to the Notice of Preparation, the City
prepared a Draft Supplemental EIR dated July 2001 and consisting of two bound volumes. Volume 1
contains the Draft Supplemental EIR text; Volume 2 contains appendices, including the Notice of
Preparation and Initial Study. The 2-volume Draft Supplemental EIR (SCH 2001052114) is incorporated
herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Draft Supplemental EIR was circulated for the required 45 day public review
period, from July 31,2001 through September 14, 2001; and
WHEREAS, a staff report, dated September 25, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the Draft Supplemental EIR and the Project for the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2001, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing on
the Project at which time the Commission considered the staff report, the Draft Supplemental EIR, written
comments received during the public comment period, and all other oral and written comments presented
to them.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this resolution.
The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the Draft Supplemental EIR and written
and oral comments received thereon. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City
Council certify the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report as complete, adequate, and in
compliance with CEQA and the City of Dublin's Environmental Guidelines.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 25th day of September, 2001, by the following
vote:
AYES:
Cm. Johnson, Musser, and Fasulkey
NOES:
ABSENT: Cm. Jennings and Nassar
ABSTAIN:
Planning C0~ssion air
Community Development Director