HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.2, Attmt 1-Reso adopting ZOARESOLUTION NO. 09 - xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8.08 (DEFINITIONS), CHAPTER 8.12 (ZONING DISTRICTS
AND PERMITTED USES), CHAPTER 8.76 (OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING),
CHAPTER 8.116 (ZONING CLEARANCE), CHAPTER 8.132 (NOTICE AND HEARING) AND
THE CREATION OF TWO NEW CHAPTERS: 8.70 (RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
(INDOOR)) AND
8.102 (MINOR USE PERMIT) RELATING TO INDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
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WHEREAS, at the request of the City Council, Staff has been reviewing the Zoning Ordinance for
ways to streamline the entitlement process for development applications and to promote businesses in
Dublin; and
WHEREAS, Staff has identified proposed amendments to the Dublin Zoning Ordinance to
modify the permit and parking requirements for Indoor Recreational Facilities in order to streamline the
application process for these types of uses. The amendments include modifications to Chapter 8.08
(Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses), Chapter 8.76 (Off Street Parking and
Loading), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance), and Chapter 8.132 (Notice and Hearing). Amendments also
include the creation of two new Chapters: Chapter 8.70 (Recreational Facilities (Indoor)) and Chapter
8.102 (Minor Use Permit); and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are set forth in the proposed
Ordinance that is attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.120.050.13 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the Planning
Commission finds that the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and
all applicable Specific Plans; and
WHEREAS, the project has been found to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the amendments to Title 8 (Zoning
Ordinance) of the Dublin Municipal Code do not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on the proposed modifications
on October 13, 2009, for which proper notice was given in accordance with California State Law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission
recommend City Council approval of the proposed amendments to Title 8 (Zoning Ordinance) of the
Dublin Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its October 13, 2009, meeting did hear and use its
independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set
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forth.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby recommend that the City Council approve the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments as
described in Exhibit A to this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th Day of October 2009 by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Planning Manager
GAZoning Ord\ZOA 09-002 Indoor Rec\PC Reso.DOC
Planning Commission Chairperson
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