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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 00-12 PA99-010 Rec CC Corrie Ctr NegDec, GPA RESOLUTION NO. 00-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR PA 99-010, CORRIE CENTER PHASE II OFFICE DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, Sid Corrie of the Corrie Development Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner) has requested approval of a General Plan Amendment to allow an increase in the maximum Floor Area Ratio from .5 to .6 for the 'Retail/Office' land use category; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and implementing Guidelines, an Initial Study has been prepared to assess the proposed project. Based on the Initial Study, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and is on file with the Dublin Planning Department. The project as proposed will not have a significant impact on the environment; and WHEREAS, a completed application for each of the requested actions is available and on file in the Dublin Planning Department; and WHEREAS, a 20 day public review period was held for the Negative Declaration from February 1 through February 21, 2000; and WHEREAS, no letters commenting on the Negative Declaration was received during the comment period; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on February 22, 2000; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planing Commission recommending approval of the proposed project subject to conditions of approval; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their 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 Negative Declaration: 1. The Corrie Center Phase II Office project application will not have a significant effect on the environment based on a review of the Initial Study and public testimony. 2. The Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with State and local environmental laws and guideline regulations. 3. The Negative Declaration is complete and adequate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings and determinations with regard to the proposed General Plan Amendment: The proposed Amendment is in the public interest and is consistent with the goals, policies, general provisions and purpose of the Dublin General Plan which contains policies which encourage the intensification of the downtown area through the development of mixed-use pedestrian-orientated development. The proposed Amendment is appropriate for the 'Retail/Office' land use category because city policies require that a traffic study be prepared for all new development projects to evaluate the project's impact on city roadways and recommends mitigation measures to reduce any potential impacts to a level of insignificance; the city Site Development Review process will ensure that the proposed project has adequate parking, access, and will be compatible with surrounding land uses, thereby ensuring that the density of future development will not overburden public services and would complement surrounding development. 3. The Amendment will not have a substantial adverse effect on public health or safety, or be substantially detrimental to the public welfare, to be injurious to property or public improvements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planing Commission does hereby recommend City Council adopt a Negative Declaration attached as Attachment 5 to the Staff Report for PA 99-010 and approve an Amendment to the Dublin General Plan, increasing the floor area ratio to .6 for 'Retail/Office' land use category for PA 99-010, Corrie Center Phase II Office Project. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2000 AYES: Cm. Hughes, Oravetz, Jennings, and Musser NOES: ABSENT: Cm. Johnson Planning Commission Chairperson ATTEST: , .~ ~'~ Community Development Director g:\99-010\PCRESOGP