Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso00-33 PA00-003 Rec CC Emerald Glen PDRESOLUTION NO. 00-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) REZONE / DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR EMERALD GLEN VILLAGE CENTER (PA 00-003) WHEREAS, the applicant, Shea Properties has requested approval of a Planned Development Rezone / Development Plan for Emerald Glen Village Center to allow the design of a new 134, 025 square foot neighborhood shopping center and 390 multi-family apartment units on approximately 19 acres of land generally located west of Tassajara Road and north of Dublin Boulevard, within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area (APN: 986-0005-028 (a portion), 986-0005-005); and WHEREAS, a complete application for the project is available and on file in the Planning Department; and WHEREAS, a Development Plan has been submitted to the City as required by Section 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the potential environmental effects of the proposed project have been previously addressed in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan EIR (SCH No. 91-103064); and WHEREAS, an Initial Study has been prepared for project to evaluate site-specific impacts of the project (to a greater level of detail than in the Program EIR) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15168. Based on the Initial Study, a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated Monitoring Program has been prepared for the project with the finding that with the implementation of Mitigation Measures previously adopted for the Program EIR and with site specific Mitigation Measures contained in the Initial Study, the potential site-specific impacts of the project ~vould be reduced to a level of insignificance. The Program EIR and Initial Study adequately describe the impacts of the project, and there have been no substantial changes or new information that would be outside the scope of the Program EIR; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on July 11, 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 Planned Development Rezone / Development Plan for Emerald Glen Village Center (PA 00-003); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth. ATTACHMENT 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed Planned Development Rezone: 1. The proposed Planned Development Rezone meets the intent and purpose of Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance because it provides a comprehensive Development Plan which will create a desirable use of land and an environment that will be sensitive to surrounding land uses by virtue of the layout and design of the site plan. A mixed-use development involving residential and retail commercial uses is consistent with the policies of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan for a General Commercial use on this site; and 2. The Planned Development Rezone will be appropriate for the subject property in terms of setting forth the purpose, applicable provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance, range of permitted and conditionally permitted uses and Development Standards, which will be compatible with existing and proposed residential, commercial and public uses in the immediate vicinity and will enhance the development of the Specific Plan Area; and 3. The planned Development Rezone is consistent with the general provisions, intent, and purpose of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and will contribute to~vards implementation of said Plan; and 4. The Planned Development Rezone is consistent with the general provisions, intent, and purpose of the PD Zoning District of the Zoning Ordinance in that it contains all information required by Section 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance and accomplishes the objectives of Section 8.32.010, A through H, of the Zoning Ordinance; and 5. The Planned Development Rezone will provide efficient use of land pursuant to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan that encourages the development of mixed-use projects as a means of reducing auto traffic, promoting pedestrian activity and creating a vital retail environment; and 6. The Planned Development Rezone will not have a substantial adverse effect on health or safety or be substantially detrimental to the public welfare or be injurious to property or public improvement, as all applicable regulations will be met; and 7. The Planned Development Rezone will not overburden public services or facilities as all agencies must commit to the availability of Public Services prior to the issuance of any building permits as required by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan policies and Mitigation Measures; and Plan; and The Planned Development Rezone will be consistent with the policies of the Dublin General 9. The Planned Development Rezone and accompanying Site Development Review, will be compatible with and enhance the general development of the area and will create an attractive, efficient and safe environment; and 10. The Planned Development Rezone will benefit the public necessity, convenience and general welfare; and 11. The adopted Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring Program and the additional site specific mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study (Attachment 6 to Staff Report) will apply to the Project, along with the conditions made a part of project approval, as the reporting and monitoring program required by Public Resources Code 21081.6 for the Project BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council approve a Planned Development Rezone and Development Plan for Emerald Glen Village Center (PA 00-003), (Exhibits A-1 and A-2) which constitute regulations for the use, improvement, and maintenance of the property. Except as specifically identified otherwise in the approved Development Plan, development and operation of land use activities within this PD Rezone District shall be subject to the current City of Dublin Zoning Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby condition this Planned Development Rezone on execution of an Development Agreement prior to the approval of the Final Map for this project in accordance ~vith the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11 th day of July, 2000. AYES: Cm. Oravetz, Jennings, Johnson, and Musser NOES: Cm. Hughes ABSENT: Community Development DireCtor v g:\00-003\pcres-pd.