HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 087-00 Home Depot NegDecl RESOLUTION NO. 87 - 00
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PA 99-029,
HOME DEPOT EXPO DESIGN CENTER
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
WHEREAS, Kirk Bezanson, on behalf of Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. has requested approval of a
Site Development Review to allow a 93,130 square foot Home Depot EXPO Design Center on a
cleared lot in the Dublin Place Shopping Center located between the Montgomery Ward and Target
stores; and
WHEREAS, the Home Depot EXPO Design Center project is located in and consistent with
Development Zone 7 of the Downtown Specific Plan3 the Retail/Office designation of the Dublin General
Plan and the C-1 (Retail Commercial) Zoning District of the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared an Initial Study to evaluate site-specific impacts of the project.
Based on the Initial Study, the City prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
Program for the project with the finding that although the project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant impact in this case because revisions in the project have been
made or agreed to by the project proponent and because a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be adopted
that mitigates any impacts of the project to a level of insignificance through the adoption of mitigation
measures and a Mitigation Monitoring Program; and
WHEREAS, a complete application for the project is available and on file in the Planning
Department; and
WHEREAS..a 20 day public review period was held for.the Mitigated Negative Declaration, from
May 4, 2000'to May 23, 2000; and
WHEREAS, no letters of comment on the Mitigated Negative Declaration were received during
the public review period; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a properly noticed public hearing on the project on
May 23, 2000 at which time they reviewed and considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all
reports, recommendations and testimony before them and recommended that the City Council adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission recommending approval of
the Mitigated Negative Declaration for PA 99-029; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgement and
considered said reports, recommendations, and testimony before them; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did recommend on May 23, 2000, that the City Council
adopt resolutions approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Site Development Review for PA 99-
029; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a properly noticed public hearing on the project on June 6,
2000 at which time they reviewed and considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all reports,
recommendations and testimony before them; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the City Council recommending approval of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration for PA 99-029; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and use their independent judgement and considered said
reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above recitals are incorporated in this
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin city Council does hereby find that:
A. Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a
significant impact in this case because revisions in the project have been made or agreed to by the project
proponent and because a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be adopted that mitigates any impacts of the
project to a level of insignificance through the adoption of mitigation measures and a Mitigation
Monitoring Program.
B. The mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration are reflected in related
Site Development Review conditions of approval.
C. The Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with State and local
environmental laws and guidelines.
D. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is complete and adequate and reflects the City's independent
judgment and analysis as to the environmental effects of the proposed project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby adopt the Mitigated
Negative Declaration for PA 99-029, Home Depot EXPO Design Center project, including the Initial
Study and Mitigation Monitoring Program which are incorporated herein by reference.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 2000.
AYES:
Councilmembers Howard, McCormick, Zika, Vice Mayor Lockhart and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
x, G~ty Clerk
t5/ Mayor
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