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HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-055,54 Dwntwn&VPrkwy10-24-2000 AGENDA STATEMENT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: October 24, 2000 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: PA 99-055, Downtown Core Specific Plan; and, PA 99-054, Village Parkway Specific Plan, Specific Plans, General Plan Amendments, and repeal of portions of the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (Report Prepared by Janet Harbin, Senior Planner) ATTACHMENTS: 1) Draft Resolution recommending City Council approval of the Downtown Core Specific Plan and Village Parkway Specific Plan, and repeal of portions of the 1987 Downtown Dublin Specific Plan. 2) Draft Resolution recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendments (with General Plan Text attached as Exhibits A and B, and General Plan Land Use Map attached as Exhibit C) 3) Letter received October 11, 2000 from the Target Corporation /vo~ ,*rcac&,c~'-Previ°usly received by the Commission: · (. -4) Downtown Core Specific Plan t:o ~;t¢ c,,,o~ ~3 5) Village Parkway Specific Plan (~'- ?/~/~o t'c ~.,'~s~x,..:rf,._ 6) Planning Commission staff report from September 26, 2000 RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the public hearing 2) Receive public testimony 3) Close the public hearing 4) Adopt Resolution (Attachment 1) recommending City Council adoption of the Downtown Core Specific Plan and the Village Parkway Specific Plan, and repeal of portions of the 1987 Downtown Dublin Specific Plan 5) Adopt Resolution (Attachment 2) recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendments (with General Plan Text attached as Exhibits A and B, and General Plan Land Use Map attached as Exhibit C) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This application includes consideration of two Specific Plans for adoption prepared to provide a framework for revitalizing and improving the downtown area of Dublin. A General Plan Amendment to add a Mixed-Use designation category, General Plan Amendments to redesignate some land uses and modify the maximum FAR allowed in the Downtown Core Specific Plan area, and repeal of portions of the existing Downtown Dublin Specific Plan related to Development Zones 7, 8, 10, and 11 are also being proposed to assist in the implementation of the two proposed Specific Plans. A third downtown Specific Plan for the West Dublin BART Specific Plan area was considered by the Planning Commission on October 10, 2000, and recommended to the City Council for adoption at that hearing, along with the draft Negative Declaration. Some revisions to the resolutions and Specific Plan document were suggested by the Planning Commission at that time. The revised Planning Commission resolutions are contained in Attachments 2 and 3 of the report for the consent item for PA 99-056 on this agenda. ITEM NO. COPIES TO: PA File Village Parkway Task Force Robert Enea The Specific Plans have been drafted for the purpose of guiding the development and redevelopment of Downtown Dublin. The Downtown Core Specific Plan area, consisting of approximately 51 acres of land, is located north of Dublin Boulevard, west of the 1-80 freeway, south of Amador Valley Boulevard and east of the Dublin Green shopping center. The Village Parkway Specific Plan area is generally located along the east and west sides of Village Parkway between Dublin Boulevard to the south and Amador Valley Boulevard to the north, and consists of approximately 31 acres of land. A complete analysis of the Specific Plans and their implications for the City is included in the September 26, 2000 Staff Report previously received by the Planning Commission. Previous Action by Planning Commission On September 26, 2000, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Specific Plans project. At that time, the Commission continued the public hearing and consideration of the Specific Plans to October 10, 2000 to allow additional time to review the specific plan documents and to receive further comments on the plans. On October l0th, the Planning Commission discussed the West Dublin BART Specific Plan and suggested revisions to the resolution recommending the West Dublin BART Specific Plan to the City Council. The Planning Commission closed the public hearing on the West Dublin BART Specific Plan at that time, but continued the public hearings on the Downtown Core and Village Parkway Specific Plans to October 24, 2000 for further consideration of the Plans. The resolution recommending City Council adoption of the Negative Declaration for all three of the Specific Plans was approved on October 10, 2000 for referral to the City Council. Comments Received A letter of comment has been received from the Target Corporation regarding the Downtown Core Specific Plan. The letter expressed concerns on the affect of the Specific Plan on the Dublin Green shopping center and Target's property. Staff is in the process of preparing a response which will be presented at the City Council hearing on the item. Conclusion At this time, the Planning Commission is considering recommendation to the City Council of the Downtown Core and Village Parkway Specific Plans, the related General Plan Amendmenfs, and repeal of the existing Downtown Specific Plan relative to Development Zones 7, 8, 10 and 11. This hearing will be the third Plaiming Commission public hearing held on the Specific Plans. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning Commission open the Public Hearing, deliberate and take the following actions: Adopt Resolution (Attachment 1) recommending City Council approval of the Downtown Core Specific Plan and Village Parkway Specific Plan and repeal of portions of the 1987 Downtown Dublin Specific Plan. Adopt Resolution (Attachment 2) recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendments (with General Plan Text attached as Exhibits A and B, and General Plan Land Use Map attached as Exhibit C). RESOLUTION NO. 00- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE DOWNTOWN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN AND THE VILLAGE PARKWAY SPECIFIC PLAN AND REPEALING PORTIONS OF THE 1987 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN PA 99-054 AND PA 99-055, CITY OF DUBLIN WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is desirous of improving the appearance, functionality, economic vitality of the downtown portion of Dublin in a manner consistent with the broad vision expressed in the Dublin General Plan; and, WHEREAS, the City has prepared the Downtown Core Specific Plan (Exhibit B), and Village Parkway Specific Plan (Exhibit C) all of which have been prepared pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65450 et.seq.; and, WHEREAS, the Specific Plans include permitted land uses, development standards, urban design guidelines, transportation improvements and implementation programs to achieve the goals of the Dublin General Plan; and, WHEREAS, the City of Dublin adopted a Downtown Specific Plan in 1987 for areas within the boundaries of the proposed Specific Plans. However, due to changing market and other conditions, this Specific Plan is no longer relevant to those areas or Development Zones (7, 8, 10 and 11) now included within the boundaries of the Downtown Core and Village Parkway Specific Plans and should be repealed; and WHEREAS, an Initial Study and draft Negative Declaration have been prepared for this application pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15071, and are on file in the Dublin Planning Department. Based on the Initial Study, a draft Negative Declaration was prepared for the Specific Plans with the finding that the implementation of the Plans would have no adverse environmental effects as mitigation measures are incorporated into the project. The draft Negative Declaration has been recommended for City Council adoption; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on the Downtown Core and Village Parkway Specific Plans on September 26, 2000, October 10, 2000 and October 24, 2000; and, WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin planning Commission does hereby find that the proposed Downtown Core Specific Plan and Village Parkway Specific ATTACHMENT 1 Plan are consistent with the land use designations, goals, policies and implementing programs set forth in the Dublin General Plan, as amended. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby recommend City Council approval of the Downtown Core Specific Plan and Village Parkway Specific Plan, and repeal of the 1987 Downtown Specific Plan as it relates to those lands within the boundaries of the proposed Specific Plans. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 24'h day of October 2000. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Planning Commission Chairperson ATTEST: Community Development Director g\99055\DCSPRESsps RESOLUTION NO. 00- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN ADDING A "MIXED USE" LAND USE DESIGNATION, INCREASING MAXIMUM FAR's, AND MODIFYING LAND USES WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA PA 99-055, CITY OF DUBLIN WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is desirous of improving the appearance, functionality, economic vitality of the downtown portion of Dublin in a manner consistent with the broad vision expressed in the Dublin General Plan; and, WHEREAS, the City has prepared and approved for adoption the Downtown Core Specific Plan, both of which have been prepared pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65450; and, WHEREAS, the Specific Plans include permitted land uses, development standards, urban design guidelines, transportation improvements and implementation programs to achieve the goals of the Dublin General Plan; and, WHEREAS, to ensure consistency between the Downtown Core Specific Plan and the Dublin General Plan, a new land use designation entitled "Mixed-Use" is required. The text of the proposed land use designation is shown in Exhibit A, included by reference and made a part of this resolution; and WHEREAS, to ensure consistency between the Downtown Core Specific Plan and the Dublin General Plan, additions to the text of Background Chapter 1 of the General Plan are required under Section 1.8.1, Land Use Classification, providing for increased FAR's in the commercial land use categories for properties within the Specific Plan area. The text of the proposed General Plan Amendment is shown in Exhibit B, included by reference and made a part of this resolution; and, WHEREAS, to ensure consistency between the Downtown Core Specific Plan and the Dublin General Plan, modifications in the Land Use Map are required within the Downtown Core Specific Plan area to redesignate certain properties to different land use designations. A portion of land designated Retail/Office generally located at the southeasterly comer of Amador Valley Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road shall be redesignated to Mixed-Use in accordance with the Specific Plan. Additionally, an approximately 1.75 acre property in the northwesterly portion of the Plan area shall be mdesignated for High Density Residential land use. These lands are shown on Exhibit C; and, WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendments to add a "Mixed-Use" land use designation, to modify the maximum FARs, and to amend the General Plan Land Use Map will not have a substantial adverse affect on health or safety or be substantially detrimental to the public welfare or be injurious to property or public improvement; and, g:DowntownSpecPlans\DCSPRESgpa.doc ATTACHMENT 2 WHEREAS, an Initial Study and draft Negative Declaration have been prepared and adopted for this application pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15071, and are on file in the Dublin Planning Department. Based on the Initial Study, a draft Negative Declaration was prepared for the Specific Plans with the finding that the implementation of the Plans would have no adverse environmental effects as mitigation measures are incorporated into the project; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold public hearings on the Downtown Core Specific Plan on September 26, 2000, October 10, 2000, and October 24, 2000; and, WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that the proposed General Plan Amendments related to the Downtown Core Specific Plan are consistent with the land use designations, goals, policies and implementing programs set forth in the Dublin General Plan, as amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby recommend City Council approval of the General Plan Amendments related to the Downtown Core Specific Plan, establishing the "Mixed-Use" land use designation, increasing FAR's for the Specific Plan area, and redesignating the land use of certain properties. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 24th day of October 2000. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Planning Commission Chairperson ATTEST: Community Development Director g:DowntownSpecPlans\DC SPRESgpa.doc ATTACHMENT 2 EXHIBIT A To Attachment 2 Addition to General Plan text, Chapter 2, Land Use and Circulation: Land Use Element, new Section 2.1.5 as follows: 2.1.5 West Dublin BART and Downtown Core Specific Plan Areas Guiding Policy A. Intensify development and provide housing opportunities and transit-oriented uses near transit center and facilities. Implementing Policies B. v.f the Appmva! c.f Mixed-Use land use designation d ..... F ............... ,- .......... areas ~medium to high density residential housing and at least one non- residential land use, such as office or retail, be provided. G:\Downtown Specfic Plans\DCSPRESgpaxA.doc Exhibit A to Attachment 2 EXHIBIT B To Attachment 2 Addition to General Plan text, Chapter 1, Background, General Plan Map, Land Use Classifications, Section 1.8.1 as follows: West Dublin BART Specific Plan Area Retail/Office (FAR: .25 to 1.00; employee density: 200-450 square feet per employee). Shopping centers, stores, restaurants, business and professional offices, motels, hotels, service stations, entertainment facilities, and sale of auto parts are included in this classification. Residential use is generally not included except for on lands designated for Mixed-Use, and ~ Mixed Use (FAR: .50 to 1.00; employee density: 200-450 square feet per employee). ~ ~ combination of medinm to high density residential housing and at least one non-residential land use, such as office or retail, are included in this classification. Office or retail uses recommended are shopping centers, stores, restaurants, business and professional offices, and entertainment facilities. For development in the Transit Village area adjacent to the BART Station, a FAR exceeding 1.OO for hotel and residential use is acceptable because o fits proximity to regional transportation facilities. Downtown Core Specific Plan Area Retail/Office (FAR: .25 to .80; employee density: 200-450 square feet per employee). Shopping centers, stores, restaurants, business and professional offices, motels, hotels, service stations, entertainment facilities, and sale of anto parts are included in this classification. Residential use is generally not included except for on lands designated for Mixed-Use. Mixed-Use (FAR: .50 to 1.00; employee density: 200-450 square feet per employee). A combination of medium to high density residential housing and at least one non-residential land use, such as office or retail, are included in this classification. Office or retail uses recommended are shopping centers, stores, restaurants, business and professional offices, and entertainment facilities. G:\Downtown Specfic Ptans\DCSPRESgpaXB.doc Exhibit B to Attachment 2 LEGEND ~-.'~:~ M~X~D- USE ~ RETAIL/OFFIOE _~"_'~'~ ~,,~ PUBUC / SEMi- PUBLIC FACILITY PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN ..)OWNTOWN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN N .T.S. SEPTEMBER 2000 CITY OF DUBLIN TARGET CORPORATION (612) 761-1555 (612) 761-3728 Facsimile October 4, 2000 RECEIVED OCT 1 1 2000 DUBLIN PLANNING Ms. Janet Harbin Senior Planner City of Dublin P.O. Box 2340 Dublin, CA 94568 Re: T-328 Dublin, CA Draft Downtown Core Specific Plan Dear Ms. Harbin: We are in receipt of the Draft Downtown Core Specific Plan for Dublin, Califomia. We have reviewed the plan and would like to submit the following comments/inquiries: It appears that Target is approximately 20-25% of the building area referred to as the Downtown Core in the plan. Target asks that you address the following goals, which are referenced in the plan. Specifically, how will they affect the impact on future remodeling plans by Target: a. Goal 11, Objective 11.3 requires construction of attractive pedestrian walkways within the planning area between various land uses as properties are redeveloped or uses expanded. b. Goal 13, Objective 13.2, 13.4, 13.6 and 13.7. These objectives encourage existing "big box" retail stores to be architecturally modified through the incorporation of pedestrian friendly features. Landscaping is to be enhanced and inviting to pedestrians, private parking lots are to be attractively landscaped and signs and lighting are to provide for a unified nrban design appearance. c. Goal 16, Objective 16.1, 16.2 and 16.4. These objectives related to the funding of public improvements. Please advise of the potential impacts to Target for the architectural upgrades, landscaping and assessments referenced in this section of the plan. Please advise how access, traffic and parking ratios will be affected at Target by the proposed roadway improvements shown on Exhibit 7C. Also, 4.2(e) states that driveways into private lots should generally be limited to one driveway per parcel of record and shall conform to City of Dublin Standards. Please advise if it is anticipated that one or more of Target's access entries will be lost and how traffic wilI be affected by this design. Throughout the plan, there are references to big box buildings being modem and well-designed, incorporating awnings, trellises, etc. It appears that architectural upgrades will be required for big box tenants. How will this monetarily affect Target and any future remodel plans we may have. Exhibit 9 and Figure 8 show a Future Access Way which will nm through the middle of the shopping center where Target is located. Is this to be completed by public dedication? Target and the other occupants of the center would lose many parking spaces which would negatively impact the entire shopping center. It appears that it will also cause dubious safety issues for patrons of the center. We recommend that the proposed access areas through the center be addressed and reconsidered. AI'I'ACIfl q I' 3 Property Development 1000 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 5. In section 8.0, Administration and Implementation, please address if Target's use will be conforming. Before the plan is adopted Target would like the concerns herein addressed. To summarize, Target's biggest issues appear to be loss in parking and safety hazards for patrons as a result of the proposed access. In addition, we are concerned of future remodels and how exactly the architectural goals will impact Target aesthetically and monetarily. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely yours, Sr. Property Administrator CCi David Marquis, Director Jim Tucker, Sr. Real Estate Manager Randy Potterf, PFRS Dublin