HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 053-98 SP/GPA Casterson RESOLUTION NO. 53 - 98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ADOPTING A SPECIFIC PLAN / GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
PA 97-040 CASTERSON PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, James Tong, on behalf of Clyde Casterson (Applicant/Developer), has
requested approval of a Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment and Planned Development
Rezone / Development Plan (Exhibit A-1) to allow for the subdivision of a 19 + acre parcel for
a residential subdivision of 109 residential lots, with public and private open space, and a
regional trail along the Tassajara Creek stream corridor, in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City
has found, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15182, that the proposed residential project
is within the scope of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Dublin General
Plan Amendment and Specific Plan (SCH 91103064) and the Mitigated Negative Declaration
for the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment and City of Dublin General Plan Amendment
(SCH 96092092), and site-specific environmental affects have been analyzed in an initial study
dated February 24, 1998, and circulated for public review, during which time 2 comments were
received on the proposed Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and recommended approval of a
Negative Declaration for this project (Resolution No. 98-14); and
WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan/Specific Plan Amendment diagrams are contained in
the
Development Plan attached to the City Council StaffReport as Exhibit A-1 and incorporated
herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Plarming Commission did hold a properly noticed public hearing on said
application on April 14, 1998, and did adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt
the General Plan/Specific Plan Amen~t for PA 97-040; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed pUblic hearing was held by the City Council on May 5, 1998;
and
WHEREAS, the StaffReport was submitted recommending that the City Council adopt the
General Plan/Specific Plan Amendment; and
WI-IEREAS, the City Council did hear and use their independent judgment and consider all
said reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forte
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby
find that:
The proposed Amendments are consistent with the goals, general provisions and
purpose of the Dublin General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan as proposed
to be amended herein; and
The Amendments are appropriate for the subject property in terms of land use
compatibilities; will not overburden public services; and will provide a comprehensive
plan for development of the site while preserving portions of the site for open space;
and
The changes to the General Plan and EDSP will provide minor revisions to the land
use designations for this property, changing approximately 5 acres from "Middle
School" to "Medium Density Residential" as reflected on the Development Plan,
included as a part of Exhibit A-1 to this resolution. The change to this land use is
appropriate based upon the analysis contained in the staffreport, will provide a
development pattern consistent with the Specific Plan goals, and will help implement
policies of the General Plan and EDSP regarding development in Eastern Dublin
4. The Amendments will not have substantial adverse effects on health or safety, or be
substantially detrimental to the public welfare, or be injurious to property or public
improvements.
BE IT FURTIIER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby adopt the
General Plan/Specific Plan Amendment for the Casterson Property Residential Development, PA 97-
040.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May 1998.
AYES:
Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Lockhart and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Howard
ABSTAIN: None
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