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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 08-15 Ord Rezoning 27.45 acres to PD The Green PA07-019RESOLUTION NO. 08-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REZONING 27.45 ACRES ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MARTINELLI W,~Y AND HACIENDA DRIVE TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT AND APPROVE THE RELATED STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE GREEN ON PARK 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 2 Planned Development application fora 305,000 square foot commercia: retail center (The Green on Park Place retail center) located on the 27.45-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 apedestrian-oriented outdoor center; and WHEREAS, the project area boundaries include Martinelli Way to the north, Hacienda Drive to the east, Highway 580 to the south, and Arnold Road to the west; and WHEREAS, on November 6, 2007, the City Council approved a Stage 1 Development Plan for the project site; and WHEREAS, the Draft Stage 2 Planned Development Ordinance is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated July 22, 2008 and incorpor~ited herein by reference, described and analyzed the proposed Planned Development Zoning District/Stage 2 Development Plan; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, an Addendum to the Ikea Project Supplemental EIR and the Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment was prepared for The Green on Park Place project (at that time still referred to as the Emerald Place Retail Center project). The Addendum concluded that no new :significant enviromnental impacts were identified and no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified impacts had been discovered as a result of the project. The Addendum includes the Initial Study, and along with the Supplementary Traffic Analysis conducted, was adopted by the City Council on October 2, 20()7 when the first reading of the Stage 1 Planned Development rezoning was approved; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Staff Report at a noticed public hearing on July 22, 2008, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did use its independ~:nt judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning: A. The proposed amendment will be harmonious and compatible v~~ith existing and potential development in surrounding areas because: 1) the proposed development is co~isistent with the approved development for this property as approved under the Stage 1 Planned Development Zoning and 2) the proposed development is consistent with. the type of development, General Commercial, as envisioned in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. B. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the zoning district being proposed because 1) the project site will have a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of .26 which is consistent with the FAR established in the Stage 1 Development Plan and the Eastern D ~blin Specific Plan and 2) the proposed project will include retail and restaurant uses which is consi;~tent with the land use designation of General Commercial. C. The proposed project will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare because: 1) the project will comply with all City of Dublin regulations. D. The proposed Stage 2 Planned Development Rezone is consister. t with the Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and the Stage 1 Planned Development Zoning because: 1) The architectural and landscape design for The Greed on Park Place provide a separate but complementary identity and an appropriate pedestrian scale with commercial retail uses, restaur~ints and other associated uses around an interior park-like gathering space, The Green, while the propos~;d layout of buildings, landscaping and parking are sensitive to future land uses to the west.; 2) the overall design of the project is consistent with the design requirements discussed in the Stage 2 Develo~~ment Plan; 3) the proposed project is consistent with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan because tl'~e Plan states that regionally-oriented commercial uses should be located south of Dublin Boulevard and near freeway interchanges where convenient vehicular access will limit traffic impacts to the rest of Dublin and the retail center is intended to serve the community as well as the region; 4) the ovf:rall project, is consistent with the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) (.26) and total development potential for the s: to as stated in the Stage 1 Development Plan; 5) the proposed development is compatible with the Gener<<1 Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial which allows for a retail and restaurant uses which the proposed project will achieve; 6) the proposed project is consistent with the overall design requirements of the Stage 2 Development Plan; and 7) the proposed project meets the intent of the Dublin Gf;neral Plan which discourages projects which do not relate well to the surrounding developments and the proposed project is compatible with the neighborhood which includes office and retail uses. E. The proposed Planned Development Zoning District meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 Planned Development Zoning District of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance because: 1) the proposed project is consistent with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and the Stage 1 Development Plan; 2) the project site includes attractive landscaping and site elements including a location for public art, light fixtures, benches, plazas and pedestrian paths to create an attractive landscape palette and material palette for the shopping center; and 3) the Stage 2 Development Plan includes design guidelines to create an attractive shopping center which is compatible with the surrounding developments. F. Development under the Planned District Development Plan will be harmonious and compatible with existing and future development in the surrounding area becau::e: 1) the architecture at The Green on Park Place combines a variety of materials, textures and colors i~itended to provide visual interest in the project and to complement its surroundings; 2) as shown o~ the Landscape Plans, the proposed landscaping is compatible with the existing and approved landscaping in the area including landscaping along public rights of way and landscaping which is proposed fir the overall site; 3) the overall design of the project is consistent with the design requirements discuss~;d in the Stage 2 Development Plan; 4) the architecture of the building includes light fixtures, varying roof designs and heights, trellises, and awnings and therefore is consistent with good design, which ena~urage the use of these elements; 5) the project has been designed to screen all service and loading areas; 6) all mechanical equipment including HVAC units and trash compactors are located behind screens; and 7) the parking lot includes a large number of evergreen trees which will provide a canopy in the parking lot year round and therefore will limit the expanse of parking lot and will provide an attractive element to the parking lot area. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning ('ommission recommends that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending the zoning map to ;•ezone 27.45 acres of property on the southwest corner of Martinelli Way and Hacienda Drive to the PD -Ph~nned Development Zoning District and approving a related Stage 2 Development Plan for The Green on Park Place retail center (PA 07-019), based on findings that the PD zoning and project as a whole is consistent with the 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 Green on Park Place retail center project will be h:~rmonious and compatible with existing and future development in the surrounding area. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 22"d day of July 2008 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AT F.ST: I 1 { ~~ ~, Planning a er j~~~ Ci'l/~.~..~,,,,,~~ Planning Commission Chair