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Home My WebLink AboutPCReso00-59 PA99-056 Rec CC GPA/WDBSPRESOLUTION NO. 00-59 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 WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN AREA FOR PA 99-056 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 West Dublin BART Specific Plan which has been prepared pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65450 et seq.; and, WHEREAS, the Specific Plan 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 West Dublin BART 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 West Dublin BART 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 West Dublin BART 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 West Dublin BART Plan and the Dublin General Plan, modifications in the Land Use Map are required within the West Dublin BART area to redesignate certain properties to different land use designations..In the West Dublin BART Specific Plan Area, an approximately ] 0 acre portion of land designated Public/Semi-Public Facility shall be redesignated to Retail/Office and High Density Residential (25+ dwelling units per acre). These lands are shown on Exhibit C. Additionally, a portion of land designated Retail/Office shall be redesignated to Mixed-Use in accordance with the Specific Plan. 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, 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 West Dublin BART Plan on September 26, 2000 and October 10, 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 West Dublin BART Specific Plan are consistent with the -and 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 West Dublin BART Specific Plan establishing the "Mixed-Use" land use designation, increasing FAR's for the Specific Plan areas, and redesignating the land use of certain properties. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of October 2000. AYES: Cm. Hughes, Oravetz, Jennings, Johnson, and Musser NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Planning Commission Chairperson ATTF/ST:, Community Development Director EXHIBIT A To Attachment 3 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 Guidin~Policv A. Intensify development and provide housing opportunities and transit-oriented uses near transit center and facilities. Implementing Policies g, ^r~w:R1~f Mixed-Use land use designation ~e~ .,.man areas ...:~' ".g,.":~°'w~ au~ ~ x 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\SPRESgpaxA mod 10-19.doc Exhibit A to Attachment 3 EXHIBIT B To Attachment 3 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 n~>,.u. ~ lands designated for Mixed-Use, and',~~ . , , , ~, ,, '! Mixed Use (FAR:.50 to 1.00; employee density: 200-450 square feet per employee). ~4 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. For development in the Transit Village area adjacent to the BART Station, a FAR exceeding 1.00 for hotel and residential use is acceptable because of its proximity to regional transportation facilities. Downtown Core Soecific 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 auto 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, aze included in this classification. Office or retail uses recommended are shopping centers, stores, restaurants, business and professional offices, and entertainment facilities. G:\Downtown Specfic Plans\SPRESgpaXB.doc Exhibit B to Attachment 3 l- `lam L-~~L-- O t~ Q Z ~ ~ ~~ LEGEND - _ , -v P U DUBLIN Q \~ ~U~VARD ~~_--a---__ - _-- 1====:=_=_:==- -_-_-_' MIXED-USE RETAIL 1 OFFICE ~~~',{'~~~~~ HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL c ~~ o e~~ PUBLIC /SEMI -PUBLIC FACILITY PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN ___' '~` EXHIBITS ~~\ N.T.S. \ `"9L1 ~ ~. SEPTEMBER 2000 CITY OF DUBLIN