HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-060 DbRchGlfCrsClbHs08-13-2002AGENDA STATEMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: AUGUST 13, 2002
SUBJECT: Request to amend the Site Development Review for the Dublin Ranch
Golf Course Clubhouse and Cart Bazn within Dublin Ranch Area A
initially approved on July 25, 2000 as the part of PA 99-060 within
Master Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7135
(Report prepazed by: Michael Porto, Project Planner)
ATTACHMENTS: 1. July 23, 2002 Planning Commission Staff Report with
associated back up attachments_(Original Revised Proposal)
2. Applicant's revised project (dated August 13, 2002)
reflecting the Planning Commissions concerns stated at the
July 23, 2002 meeting.
3. Planning Commission Minutes -July 23, 2002
4. Resolution of Approval
5. Resolution of Denial
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Presentation from staff.
2. Comments by Applicant.
3. Question Staff and Applicant.
4. Deliberate and direct Staff.
BACKGROUND/DESCRH'TION:
The Planning Commission, at their meeting of July 23,2002, reviewed a proposed waiver to an original Site
Development Review for revisions to the previously approved Golf Clubhouse and Cart Barn for Dublin Ranch,
Area A. At that meeting, considerable discussion ensued regarding the various changes proposed by the
applicant. The minutes of that Planning Commission meeting are attached for review.
The major focus of the Planning Commissioner's comments appeared to deal with the reduction in size of the
structure and the elimination of square footage from the floor plan. The following concerns would summarize
the Commissioner's concerns:
1. Reduction of the number of seats in the restaurant facility
2. The inability to accommodate lazge gatherings in a banquet setting.
3. The inability to accommodate golfers eating and drinking needs when the restaurant facility was
captured by a scheduled event.
4. The amount of administration office square footage.
The applicant's previously submitted plans did provide for potential expansion space but the Commission
appeared to feel that the initial size of the restaurant was too small and future expansion was not guaranteed.
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Property Owner
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Project Manager
ITEM NO. U
The applicant stated, in their original request for modification to the structure, that their program and their
research did not dictate the type of structure and squaze footage that was originally proposed. The applicant's
original proposal in 1999 was for a Site development Review and Vesting Tentative Tract Maps to provide, in
part, for development of an 11,000 squaze foot Golf Clubhouse with a sepazate restaurant and a banquet facility.
The seating capacity was shown to be 130 seats for the restaurant and 160 seats for the banquet azea. The Site
Development Review additionally included the 18 hole executive golf course, the seven residential subdivisions,
the golf maintenance facility and all of the associated walls, streetscape and landscaping for Area A of Dublin
Ranch. At the time of the original proposal, discussion with applicant centered around the fact that the Dublin
Ranch Golf Course was to be a focal point for the City and that the Clubhouse was going to be a premier
structure that would have the capabilities for hosting large scale functions such as weddings and tournaments.
The applicant has indicated that their research has shown that a facility, as originally proposed, is no longer
viable and a smaller more compact Clubhouse is more in keeping with their needs.
The proposed clubhouse revisions were detailed in the previous staff report attached hereto.
ANALYSIS:
Based upon the Planning Commission's concerns presented at the July 23, 2002 meeting, the applicant revised
their floor plan to expand their restaurant facility by 2,300 squaze feet to allow for 174 seats in a maximum
dining configuration, moved the bar, made it smaller and created an azea for bar patrons to get food without
encroaching on the main dining room in the event that a special party was using the main dining facility. The
applicant has shown a floor plan of a potential expansion to allow for a banquet room of 2,850 square feet and
192 seats. Detailed architectural elevations aze also provided to show what the potential expansion would look
like. The applicant has indicated that the lazge amount office area square footage, as proposed, is necessary to
run both the Golf Course and Dublin Ranch.
CONCLUSIONS:
Staff would generally review a change such as this and if it were deemed consistent, the Director of
Community Development would approve the revision as and amendment to the previously approved Site
Development Review. However, as the Clubhouse building represents a significant visual resource for the
golf course as well as an enhancement to the recreational amenities in Dublin, it was felt that the Planning
Commission should have an opportunity to review this proposed revision. Based upon the applicant's
revised development program for the Clubhouse, the azchitectural elevations of the building closely
approximate those previously approved. Staff cannot find any way to significantly alter this structure to
more closely mirror the previous structure given the reduction of the square footage as dictated by the
applicant's revised program. The proposed revision to the Clubhouse along with the changes made since
the July 23, 2002 Planning Commission meeting would, therefore, be determined to be consistent with the
previous approval albeit on a smaller scale but with the possibilities for future expansion.
As stated in the previous Staff Report, if the Planning Commission raised concerns they were to direct Staff
as to potential changes and this modification was to be returned to the Planning Commission for their
review and approval. The applicant has revised their program to increase the amount of restaurant
capabilities and has detailed the future expansion space that were both items of concern to the Commission.
This item is therefore before the Planning Commission for their review. Two resolutions are provided for
the Planning Commissions use; one that the Commission may use to approve the project if you feel that the
applicant has addressed your concerns and an alternate resolution that the Commission may use to deny the
project if you do not feel that the Commissions concerns have been addressed.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY OWNER:
DR Acquisition I LLC
6601 Owens Drive #100
Pleasanton, CA 94588
DR Acquisition I LLC
6601 Owens Drive #100
Pleasanton, CA 94588
LOCATION: Adjacent to the future Fallon Road extension and alignment at the
intersection of Signal Hill Drive/Kingsmill Drive and Fallon Road.
Address: 5900 Signal Hill Drive. APN 985-7-2-15
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: Low Density Single Family Residential (0-6.0 du/ac)
SPECIFIC PLAN
DESIGNATION: Single Family Residential (0.9-6.0 du/ac)
EXISTING ZONING
AND LAND USE: Zoning: Planned Development (PA 99-060)
Land Use: Golf Course Development (in conjunction with Single Family
Residential)
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AGENDA STATEMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: JULY 23, 2002
SUBJECT: Request for Planning Commission input on proposed revisions to the
Site Development Review approval for the Dublin Ranch Golf Course
Clubhouse and Cart Bazn within Dublin Ranch Area A initially
approved on July 25, 2000 as the part of PA 99-060 within Master
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7135
(Report prepared by: Michael Porto, Project Planner)
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Letter from the Applicant requesting amendment to original
approval.
2. ATI Letter comparing previous approval and proposed
revisions.
3. Revised Site Plan
4. Revised Floor Plan
5. Revised Roof Plan
6. Revised Elevations (4 sides)
7. Location Map
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Heaz Presentation from staff.
2. Heaz comments by Applicant.
3. Question Staff and Applicant.
4. Deliberate and direct Staff.
DESCRIPTION:
The Applicant is proposing revisions to the Site Development Review approval of PA 99-060 and Master
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7135 which would involve only the proposed Dublin Ranch Golf Course
Clubhouse and Cart Barn. The approved Clubhouse and Cart Barn serve a 193-acre, 18-hole golf course
located within Dublin Ranch Area A. No changes are proposed to the site and location or placement of
the structure. However, the building has been modified to more closely reflect the revised building
program developed by the project applicant. This revised program involves modifications to the floor plan
and elevations.
The proposed revisions to the Site Development Review would remove the courtyard area between the
clubhouse and the cart barn and join them as one structure. Also the floor area of both uses would be
reduced. Areas of the clubhouse for occupancy/assembly activities associated with the serving of food
(such as banquet space) have been scaled back or removed, and the remaining area has been redistributed
for administrative or operational space. The applicant has indicated an area where the banquet portion of
the facility could be expanded in the future if warranted.
As with the original approval of the Site Development Review, the site of the proposed structure is in the
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same location as the previously proposed facility which is at the southeast comer of Fallon Road and
Signal Hill Drive. The primary point of access will be off of Signal Hill Drive just east of the intersection
with Fallon Road. There aze no proposed changes to the parking area and the amount of parking stalls aze
not being decreased to allow for the square footage reduction in the building foot print. The building will
be situated approximately 100 feet in from Fallon Road. Currently the site is currently vacant with no
structures, however the area has been graded to form the golf course and Fallon Road has been
constmcted.
BACKGROUND:
On July 25, 2000, the Planning Commission approved a series of actions for Dublin Ranch Area A.
Those approvals included:
• PA 99-060 establishing the Planned Community zoning and development standards;
• a series of Vesting Tentative Tract maps (including Master Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7135
which provides the site for the proposed structures); the others approved at that time were
Tentative Vesting Tract Maps 7136 through 7140 ,and
• the Site Development Reviews (SDR) for a number of structures related to the Dublin Ranch Area
A Planned Community and recreation elements, including: the Golf Course and landscaping, the
Golf Course Clubhouse/Cart Barn, pazking azeas, Golf Course Maintenance Facility, Community
Center/Recreation Center, Restrooms/Rest Stops, Golf Cart Bridge, and Entry Gate.
On February 26, 2002, some of the conditions of approval were reassigned from Master Tentative
Vesting Tract Map 7135 to the other tentative tract maps approved concurrently in order to finalize the
master map and commence construction of the golf course.
The Site Development Review initially approved the Golf Course Clubhouse and Cart Barn as two
structures joined by a courtyazd for a total of approximately 19,000 sf. The uses were divided into: (a) a
11,115 sf clubhouse (with dining area and banquet rooms), and (b) a 7,885 sf cart bam.
ANALYSIS: SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
The Applicant has stated that the revisions to the structure are necessary to reflect the currently proposed
facility program and operations which have changed since the original submittal. The revisions would
allow reducing the combined area of these two structures by approximately 30% with the Clubhouse
reduced to approximately 8,075 sf and the Cart Barn reduced to approximately >,100 sf for a total building
azea of 13,174 sf.
The building and adjacent site azea to the east, have been designed to allow approximately 2,700 sf of
banquet facility area to be added at a later date. As the applicant has not proposed to revise the parking
layout or the number of pazking stalls, there will be significantly more parking stalls than necessary for the
new proposed structure and any future expansion. These revisions do not include the future addition of
the banquet space as the azchitectural elevations for the possible expansion are unknown at this time but
aze anticipated to be an extension of the existing architecture as the expansion space would be joined to
the main building.
The revised elevations and exterior of the structure would remain consistent with the over all azchitectural
design theme approved with the original Site Development Review. As with the original approval, the
structure has retained the rural scale and barn or ranch elements including: the sloping shingled roofs,
shingled siding, stone veneer wainscoting, wood-trimmed windows and doors, and piers supporting
columned arcades or terraces in areas adjacent to the structure. Roof elements (although scaled back in
some detail and number but in keeping with the scale of the revised structure) would continue to include
decorative features such as: Dutch gambrel gable ends, dormers, weather vane, cupola, and roof
latticework. Access to the cart barn has been scaled back from a row of distinctive barn doors on the
south side of the structure to a single entrance on each of the north and west sides.
Paving materials, parking lot design (including lighting), and landscape standards (with attention to native
and/or drought-tolerant plantings) will remain as originally approved.
The proposed revision will be in keeping with the rest room buildings, on-site pump stations and the
DSRSD pump station already constructed.
In general, the modifications would continue with the theme elements and style used to tie together the
structures within the development scheme approved with PA 99-060. The proposed revisions to the
revised floor plan and elevation design are consistent with the objectives and quality displayed with the
original approval in terms of style, materials, and decoration. The revisions would not diminish or detract
from presenting the image of Dublin Ranch Area A as an upscale residential community.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Dublin Ranch Area A, including the proposed golf course, is located within The Eastem Dublin Specific
Plan adopted in 1994 along with a certified Program EIR (SCH No. 91-103064). The City of Dublin, as
the Lead Agency, also has prepared focused Initial Studies and a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this
part of Area A. The revised/amended Site Development Review proposed for the Golf Course Clubhouse
and attached Car[ Barn do not represent a significant deviation from the approved project, and no new
impacts or issues were identified as a part of the review. There would be no change to any of the
Mitigation Measures in the Program EIR or subsequent Mitigated Negative Declarations adopted as a part
of the Eastem Dublin Specific Plan and PA 99-060.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION:
Staff would generally review a change such as this and if it were deemed consistent, the Director of
Community Development would approve the revision as a Site Development Review Waiver to the
previously approved Site Development Review. However, as the Clubhouse building represents a
significant visual resource for the golf course as well as an enhancement to the recreational amenities in
Dublin, it was felt that the Planning Commission should have an opportunity to review this proposed
revision.
Based upon the applicant's revised development program for the Clubhouse, the architectural elevations of
the structure closely approximate those previously approved. Staff cannot find any way to significantly
alter this structure to more closely mirror the previous structure given the reduction of the square footage
as dictated by the applicant's revised program. The proposed revision to the Clubhouse would, therefore,
be determined to be consistent with the previous approval albeit on a smaller scale with the possibilities
for future expansion.
Should the Planning Commission concur with Staff, the proposed revision would be approved by a Site
Development Review Waiver by Staff and the applicant would proceed with design development drawings
ultimately resulting in the issuance of building permits and construction of the building. In the event that
the Planning Commission has concerns, it would be necessary to direct Staff toward potential changes, at
which point the design for the revisions would need to be returned to the Planning Commission for review
and approval.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY OWNER:
DR Acquisition I LLC
6601 Owens Drive #100
Pleasanton, CA 94588
DR Acquisition I LLC
6601 Owens Drive #100
Pleasanton, CA 94588
LOCATION: Adjacent to the future Fallon Road extension and alignment at the
intersection of Signal Hill Drive/Kingsmill Drive and Fallon Road.
Address: 5900 Signal Hill Drive. APN 985-7-2-15
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: Low Density Single Family Residential (0-6.0 du/ac)
SPECIFIC PLAN
DESIGNATION: Single Family Residential (0.9-6.0 du/ac)
EXISTING ZONING
AND LAND USE: Zoning: Planned Development (PA 99-060)
Land Use: Golf Course Development (in conjunction with Single Family
Residential)
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MARTIN W. INDERBITZEN
Attorney at Law
RECEIVED
July 18, 2002
JUL 1 8 2002
DueuN p
Mike Porto
Planning Department
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, California 94568
Re: Revised SDR Application -
Dublin Ranch Golf Club Clubhouse and Cart Barn
Planning Commission Meeting -July 23, 2002
Deaz Mike:
ATI Architects and Engineers will be delivering to you twelve sets of plans (floor
plan, revised site plan, composite plan showing previous and current building footprints
and new building elevations) as well as a memorandum summarizing the architectural
changes and squaze footage breakdowns for the building, for the Planning Commission
hearing on the above-captioned matter. We will also prepare a new color and materials
board for the Planning Commission meeting.
The purpose of this correspondence is to transmit the foregoing information and
to summarize our request.
The primary changes to the SDR and the reasons for the same are as follows:
1. The size and scale of the porte cochere has been reduced so that it will no
longer extend over the driveway. We found the original design to be out of scale in
relationship to the redesigned clubhousebuilding.
2. The previous design consisted of two buildings (a cart facility and
clubhouse) separated by a courtyazd. The building separation was included in the
original design as a way of providing improved access and circulation between the north
and south sides of the building (parking lot and golf club drop to golf shop and starter
area). Upon further examination of this orientation, it was determined that the site layout
and organization would be greatly enhanced by concentrating golf shop and golf cart
distribution activities on the north side of the building which also resulted in better access
to the first and tenth tees. This eliminates the need to shuttle golf clubs from the golf
club drop area azound the building to the south side of the golf staging area. As a result,
the need for the courtyard has been eliminated.
ATTACHMENT
7077 Koll Center Parkway, Sulte 120, Pleasanton, Cai'rfornia 94566 Phone 925 485-1060 Fax 925 485-1065
Mike Porto
July 18, 2002
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3. The cart barn itself has been downsized as our analysis determined that the
original design was too large for the facility.
4. Food and beverage facilities have been the subject of on-going analysis by
the Dublin Ranch Golf Club team. Our early designs for the clubhouse did not include a
banquet facility. We subsequently chose to include the facility in anticipation of a
substantial demand for "non-golf related banquet activities". We have continued to
analyze this issue and have determined that he demand for non-golf related banquet
facilities cannot be justified at this time. Accordingly, we aze proposing to eliminate the
banquet facility but reserve an area to be east of the building for future expansion should
the demand develop. The proposed facility is lazge enough to accommodate golf related
banquet activities and as we gain more experience with the market in this area we have
the ability to provide temporary outdoor banquet facilities in the area where a future
banquet facility could be constructed.
We have endeavored to incorporate these modifications into a redesign of the cart
and clubhouse facility while utilizing similar materials and decorative features of the
original design so as to be consistent with the adjacent recreation facility to be
constructed by Toll Brothers.
I will be available for any questions and/or concerns that you might have. I will
be present at the Planning Commission meeting on July 23, 2002 to address any issues
that the Planning Commission might have as well. Please advise if you should require
any additional information.
Very truly yours,
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A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, July 23, 2002,
in the Dublin Civic Center City Council Chambers. Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to
order at 7:00 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners, Johnson, Musser, Jennings, Nassar and Fasulkey; Jeri Ram, Planning
Manager; Mike Porto, Project Planner; and Renuka Dhadwal, Recording Secretary.
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Cm. Johnson led the Commission, Staff, and those present in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA -None
Minutes of July 9, 2002 meeting were approved as submitted.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
7.1 Review revisions to the Site Development Review approval for the Dublin Ranch Golf
Course Clubhouse and Cart Bam within Dublin Ranch Area A initially approved on July
25, 2000 as part of PA 99-060 with Master Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7135 and give Staff
direction.
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Mike Porto, Project Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Porto gave a brief background about
the project. He stated that the Planning Commission had originally discussed the project under the
Site Development Review for the Dublin Ranch Golf Course. Since the approval, the developer is
proposing some changes to the Club House. The developer is scaling down the floor plan for the
facility. Mr. Porto pointed out that the Architect for the developer has submitted a letter describing
the details of the design that was originally approved as well as the design that is being proposed.
The developer is proposing to reduce the square footage from 19,000 to 13,174 (which includes the
cart barn area). The architectural design for the proposed changes is consistent with the original
approved design. Mr. Porto stated that Mr. Inderbitzen representing Dublin Ranch, will explain
the reason for the proposed changes. In conclusion, Mr. Porto stated that the project is being
presented to the Commission for their review and direction. If the Commission does not have any
comments or concerns then Staff would approve this as an SDR Waiver. However, if the
Commission has concerns regarding the design, then Staff needs to be directed Staff to meet with
the Architect and the developer to incorporate the ideas given by the Commission and bring it back
for its approval.
Cm. Johnson asked Mr. Inderbitzen for his presentation.
Mr. Inderbitzen stated that the developer is ready to proceed with the construction of the Club
House facility for the Golf Course. In reviewing the design of the facility, the developer felt that
they would not entertain any non-golf related banquet activity at the facility and hence decided to
reduce the square footage for the facility. However, the facility could still entertain around 130-140
guests for a golf related activity even after the reduction. The second major change is the reduction
in size of the Cart Barn. Mr. Inderbitzen explained that this was a cost efficiency modification.
Cm. Jennings asked if there was any research done that indicated that the Banquet facility was not a
cost efficient proposition. Mr. Inderbitzen said that any non-golf related activity such as weddings
would depend on its demand. He gave examples of the Bridges and the Wente golf courses that
had similar operations as the Dublin Ranch Golf course and stated they have different needs and
demands. He further stated that the restaurant in the clubhouse would have very limited business.
In order to justify the use of the banquet facility, heavy marketing for the banquet hall would be
required and it would also have to deal with local competition.
Cm. Jennings wanted to know that once the facility is operational would someone keep track of the
number of requests that come in for hosting non-golf related activities. Mr. Inderbitzen replied that
the proposed restaurant would be able to serve around 130-140 people and if there were a demand
for a party for 200 people then they would obtain a Temporary Use Permit to host the party outside
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on the premises. However, if the demand for such activity increases then the developer intends to
modify the design for the facility to accommodate it.
Cm. Johnson voiced his concern for golfers and their inability to eat lunch in case there was an
afternoon wedding and the restaurant was closed for catering. Mr. Inderbitzen responded that
there would be a Pro Shop where the golfers can buy a sandwich and an open area to relax and eat
the sandwich. The Manager for the facility would however need to evaluate the logistics for
operating such activities.
Cm. Fasulkey asked the reason for scaling down the number of carts needed as well as the area for
the cart barn. Mr. Inderbitzen replied that the original plan had extra carts, more than what was
required for an 18-hole game and hence the reduction. Additionally, the area for the cart barn had
some extra storage and aisle space which was unnecessary and hence the reduction of the area.
Cm. Johnson stated that in his opinion the proposed restaurant area was not enough to
accommodate large amount of people. The developer needs to increase the space for capacity
rather than downsizing it.
Mr. Inderbitzen gave reasons in support of the reduction.
There was an extensive discussion regarding the issue of the reduced seating capacity in the
restaurant area as well as the issue of providing alternate seating for the golfers to eat in case the
restaurant is closed for catering for anon-golf related activity. Cm. Johnson, Musser and Fasulkey
were in agreement that the developer should modify the floor plan to accommodate additional
seating. Cm. Fasulkey pointed out that the floor plan shows a large office area, which can be
reduced and included in the restaurant area. Cm. Jennings & Nassar agreed that due to the current
economic situation there might not be a high demand for non-golf related activities. However, if in
the future the management of the course found out a demand for the same then the expansion into
a banquet facility would be justified. In conclusion the direction from the Commission is as
follows:
1. Increase the seating capacity of the restaurant to accommodate 180-200 guests.
2. Have separate facility for golfers to eat and drink when not related to an assembly for a
tournament.
3. In order to do the above, developer will either reconfigure the existing space, or add
some area to the proposed space or reduce some office space.
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RESOLUTION NO. 02-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A PORTION OF
THE SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPROVED WITH
PA 00-060 AND FINAL TRACT N0.7135 SPECIFICALLY FOR
THE GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE AND CART BARN LOCATED WITHIN
DUBLIN RANCH AREA A
WHEREAS, DR Acquisitions I LLC (the Applicant) has requested approval of an amendment
to the Site Development Review approved on July 25, 2000 with PA-00-060 and Final Tract Map 7135
(formerly Master Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7135) specifically for the golf course clubhouse and
cart barn within Dublin Ranch Area A that is within the boundaries of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
area; and
WHEREAS, a complete application for the requested amendment is available and on file in
the Department of Community Development; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA
Guidelines Section 15182, review of an environmental checklist originally prepared for this project
determined that the proposed project would not result in any new impacts that were not already
addressed in the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Addenda prepared for the Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan with the EIR being comprised of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the
Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan certified by the City Council by
Resolution No. 51-93, and the Addenda dated May 4, 1993, and August 22, 1994; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission
approve the requested amendment to the Site Development Review subject to conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did use its independent judgment and considered all
said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed amendment to the Site
Development Review approved with PA 00-060 and Final Tract Map 7135 for the design of the golf
course clubhouse and attached cart barn:
1. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed project is within the scope of
previously certified environmental analyses prepared with specific reference to these structures; and
2. The proposed amendment to the Site Development Review is consistent with the General
Plan, the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, Planned Development Rezone, Site Development Review PA 00-
060, conditions of approval for Final Tract Map 7135, and the Development Agreement accompanying
Final Tract Map 7135; and
3. The proposed amendment to the Site Development Review is consistent with the
intent/purpose of Section 8.104 (Site Development Review) of the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
4. The proposed amendment to the Site Development Review is consistent with the design
review requirements in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
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5. The proposed amendment to the Site Development Review is in conformance with
regional transportation and growth management plans.
6. The proposed amendment to the Site Development Review is in the best interests of the
public health, safety, and general welfare as the development is consistent with all laws and ordinances
and implements the Dublin General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
7. The proposed amendment to the Site Development Review, including site layout,
vehicular access, circulation and parking, setbacks, height, walls, public safety, and similar elements, as
conditioned, has been designed to provide a harmonious environment for the development.
8. The proposed amendment to the Site Development Review has been designed with
architectural considerations (including the character, scale, design quality, and the relationship among
buildings), along with Conditions of Approval, in order to ensure compatibility among the design of this
project, the character of adjacent uses, and the requirements of public service agencies.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
approve the amendment to the Site Development Review for PA 99-060 and Final Tract Map 7135,
specific to the golf course clubhouse and attached cart barn, subject to the Conditions of Approval
contained in Planning Commission Resolution 00-036 approving the original Site Development
Review and Vesting Tentative Map.
PASSED APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13`" day of August 2002
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chairperson
Planning Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 02-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CI
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DENYING AN AMENDMENT TO A PORTION OF
THE SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPROVED WITH
PA 00-060 AND FINAL TRACT N0.7135 SPECIFICALLY FOR
THE GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE AND CART BARN LOCATED WITHIN
DUBLIN RANCH AREA A
WHEREAS, DR Acquisitions 1 LLC (the Applicant) has requested approval of an amendment
to the Site Development Review approved on July 25, 2000 with PA-00-060 and Final Tract Map 7135
(formerly Master Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7135) specifically for the golf course clubhouse and
cart barn within Dublin Ranch Area A that is within the boundaries of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
area; and
WHEREAS, a complete application for the requested amendment is available and on file in
the Department of Community Development; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA
Guidelines Section 15182, review of an environmental checklist originally prepared for this project
determined that the proposed project would not result in any new impacts that were not already
addressed in the Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Addenda prepared for the Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan with the EIR being comprised of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the
Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan certified by the City Council by
Resolution No. 51-93, and the Addenda dated May 4, 1993, and August 22, 1994; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission
review the requested amendment to the Site Development Review; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did use its independent judgment and considered all
said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed amendment to the Site
Development Review approved with PA 00-060 and Final Tract Map 7135 for the design of the golf
course clubhouse and attached cart barn:
The proposed project is not consistent with the intent of the Site Development Review
Chapter (8.104) of The City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance because the proposed
project is inconsistent with the original approval as to the intended use of the property
(reduction in floor area limiting the use of the facility).
The proposed revision is not in keeping with the original intent of the Dublin Ranch
Golf Clubhouse in that the previous approval provided the ability to have major
functions that has been eliminated with the reduction of floor area eliminating the
banquet facility.
The required findings to approve the Site Development Review amendment required
by Section 8.104.070 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance cannot be made in the
affirmative because the massing and structural presence of the existing building
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provided for a flexible and upscale facility to serve all of the residents of Dublin and
presented a building of visual prominence all of which the building shown in the
proposed amendment does not do.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby deny the amendment to the Site Development Review for PA 99-060 and Final Tract Map
7135, specific to the golf course clubhouse and attached cart barn.
PASSED APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13'b day of August 2002
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
Planning Commission Chairperson
Planning Manager
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