HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 054-98 PD Rez Casterson RESOLUTION NO. 54 - 98
A RESOLUTION OF TItE CITY COUNCIL OF ~ CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING FINDINGS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) REZONE/DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONCERNING
PA 97-040 CASTERSON DEVELOPMENT (Tract No. 6979)
WHEREAS, James Tong, on behalf of Clyde Casterson (Applicant/Developer), has requested
approval of a Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment and Planned Development Rezone/Developmem
Plan (Extn'bit A-l) 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, the Applicant/Developer has submitted a Development Plan as required by Chapter 8.32
of Title 8 ofthe City of Dublin Municipal Code which meets the requirements of said Chapter; and
WHEREAS, a developmem agreement will be approved prior to recordation of a final map for the
project as is required by the conditions of approval set forth herein; 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 N°. 98-14); and
WHEREAS, the Developmem Plan (including Stages 1 and 2) and Planned Developmem
Standards are attached to the City Council Staff Report as Exhibit A-1 and incorporated herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, the Planning 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 approve and establish General
Provisions and Development Standards for a Planned Development Rezoning for PA 97-040; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on May 5, 1998; and
WllEREAS, the StaffReport was submitted recommending that the City Council approve the
application;.' and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and use their independem judgment and consider all said reports,
recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby find that:
1. The Planned Development Rezone is consistent with the general provisions, intent, and
purpose of Chapter 8.32 of Title 8 of the Municipal Code regarding Planned Development Zoning
Districts. The Planned Development Rezone will be appropriate for the subject property in terms of
providing General Provisions which set 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 residential, educational and commercial uses in the immediate vicinity, and will
enhance development of this area; and
2. The Planned Development Rezone is consistent with the general provisions, intent and
purpose of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plato The Rezone implements the intent and development
standards identified in that document and will thereby serve to implement the provisions of the Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan in this area; and
3. The Planned Development Rezone is consistent with the intent of the General Plan which
designates this area as Medium Density Residential in that the Planned Development Rezone will
implement the intent of this Land Use Designation and because the project would create development
within the densities allowed by this Designation; and
4. The Planned Development Rezoning 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
improvements as all applicable regulations will be met; and
5. The Planned Development Rezoning will not overburden public services as all agencies will
have to commit to the availability of public services prior to issuance of building permits as required by the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan policies and mitigation measures; and
6. The Planned Development Rezoning will create an attractive, efficient and safe environment
through the implementation of the standards identified in the Rezone document; and
7. The Planned Development Rezoning will benefit the public necessity, convenience and
general welfare and is in conformance with Chapter 8.32 of Title 8 of the City of Dubfin Municipal Code;
and
8. The Planned Development Rezoning will be compat~le with and enhance the general
development of the area because it will be developed pursuant to the standards and site development
review; and
9. The Planned Development Rezoning will provide an environment that will encourage the
efficient use o£common areas to create an innovative type of residential development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Except as specifically included in Exhibit A-I, attached,
and made a part of this Resolution, development and operation of land use activities within this Rezone
shall be subject to the current City of Dubfin Zoning Code except as specifically included in Exhibit C-1
attached, developmem and operation of land use activities within this planned development, shall be subject to
the current City of Dublin Zoning Code.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the project development occurring under the approved
Planned Development Rezone/Development Plan must be in substantial conformance of Development Plan,
labeled Exhibit A-1 to this resolution, with the General Provisions and Development Standards approved
with this Planned Development Rezone and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
a. The Community Development Director shall determine conformance or non-
conformance and the appropriate aPproval procedure for modifying this Planned Development
Rezone (e.g., admini.qtrative, conditional use permit, or amendment to Planned Development
Rezone).
b. Major modifications or revisions found not to be in substantial conformance with
this Planned Development Rezone shall require a new Planned Development Rezone. Any
subsequent Planned Development Rezone may address all or a portion of the area covered by this
action.
c. A development agreement shall be approved for this project prior to recordation of a
final map for the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the approval of the PD Rezone/Development Plan is
contingent upon execution of an Development Agreement in accordance with the Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby approve a Planned
Development Rezoning subject to the adoption of the Ordinance, General Provisions and Development
Standards (Extffbit C-1 to the StaffReport) which constitute regulations for the use, improvement and
maintenance ofthe property, and the following condition ofapproval:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May 1998.
AYES:
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Howard
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Lockhart and Mayor Houston
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GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE FOR
CASTERSON PROPERTY RESDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
PA 97-040
GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. Purpose
This approval is for a Planned Development (PD) District Rezone for the Casterson Property, PA
97-040, including adoption of a Development Plan, which also is represented by the Tentative Map
and Site Development Plan, the Preliminary Landscape Plan, other plans, exhibits, and written
statements contained in the document dated received April 8, 1998, labeled Exhibit A- 1 to this
Resolution, and on file in the Planning Department. The PD District Rezone allows the flexibility
needed to encourage innovative development while ensuring that the goals, policies, and action
programs of the General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and provisions of Section 8.32 of the
Zoning Ordinance are satisfied. More particularly, the PD District Rezone is intended to ensure the
following:
The approval of this PD District Rezone shall be pursuant to the terms set forth in the
Development Agreement to be approved by the City of Dublin and recorded prior to
recording of the Final Map. In the event of conflict between the terms of the Development
Agreement and the following conditions, the terms of the Development Agreement shall .
prevail.
Encourage innovative approaches to site planning, building design, and housing
construction offering a wide range of living styles, unit sizes, and amenities for all segments
of the community.
3. Create an attractive, efficient, and safe environment.
Develop an environment that encourages social interaction and the use of common open
areas and other amenities for neighborhood or community activities.
5. Create an environment that decreases dependence on the private automobile.
B. Dublin'Zoning Ordinance - Applicable Requirements
Except as specifically modified by the provisions of this PD District Rezone/Development Plan, all
applicable general requirements and procedures of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance shall be applied to
the land uses designated in this PD District Rezone.
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EXHIBIT C-1
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General Provisions and Development Standards
Intent: This PD District Rezone/Development Plan is to establish, provide for, and regulate
the development of the Casterson Property Residential Subdivision. Development shall be
generally consistent with the Development Plan.
2. PD Residential- Medium Density
Permitted Uses: The following principal uses are permitted by this PD Residential District:
Residential development limited to: 1. Medium Density Detached houses
2. Up to 109 units
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Open Space: 1. Stream Corridor
2. Regional Trail & associated low-impact trail facilities (benches, trash
containers, etc.)
3. Access Roadways
PrOhibited Uses: The following uses are prohibited in this PD Residential District:
2.
3.
4.
5.
Field Crops
Orchards
Plant Nurseries
Greenhouses used only for cultivation ofptant materials for sale
Hospital
Conditional Uses: All conditional Uses in the R-1 District are conditional uses in this PD
Residential District with the exception of prohibited uses listed above.
Development Standards within this PD Residential District are as follows.
Lot Dimensions: 45' wide x 70' deep minimum
Lot Size: 3,150 square feet minimum
Front Yard Front yard setbacks for detached residences should vary for Setbacks:
· visual interest, where possible, along through-streets.
1. Front entry garages 18' min. from back of sidewalk
2. Front porch 10' min. from back of sidewalk
3. Front of house 12' min. from back of sidewalk
(All dimensions shall be from back of right-of-way line.)
Note: Sectional garage doors with automatic openers are required
for all residences with driveways less than 20 feet.
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Side Yard
Setbacks
1. Internal lots:
2. comer lots:
4' min. sideyards
6' min. on street side
Building Separation: 8' minimum between buildings (one side only, preferably the
garage side)
Rear Yard
Setbacks:
Rear yard setbacks are important for establishing privacy and separation
between residences, as well as providing for usable recreation space.
Minimum: 5'
Average: 15'
Accessory
Structures:
Accessory structure setbacks shall be modified fi.om the Dublin
Zoning Ordinance standards for this project as follows:
Hot Tubs/Spas with no trellis or overhead structure:
Side yard -
Rear yard -
Distance fi.om house -
3feet
3 feet
10 feet at windows
4 feet at solid wall or "protected window" *
* Contact City of Dublin Building Department for definition
Hot Tubs/Spas with trellis or overhead structure, or patio cover structure:
SIDE YARD - 5 feet
REAR YARD ~ 5 feet
DISTANCE FROM HOUSE - 6 feet
Building Height:
35' maximum, 2 stories
Architectural Projections:
Eaves, fireplaces, niches, bay windows, cantilevered floor
area (balconies, second floor overhangs, etc.), porches, other
architectural projections and air conditioning equipment may
project 2' into required sideyards, but never closer than 3'
fi.om the property line.
Residential Massing:
Single story elemems are encouraged at comers and
throughout to break up 2-story massing. The maximum
building height shall be 35 feet.
Parking/Garages:
Each unit shall be provided with a two-car garage at a
minimum of 19' x 19' clear area, plus two spaces in the
driveway apron, and one guest parking space for each unit.
Guest parking may be located on-street or in specifically
designated guest parking areas.
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Consideration shall be given to the placement, orientation,
and treatment of the garages and garage doors. Suggested
design criteria include:
1. Designing the residence to extend forward of the garage door(s).
2. Designing the front door of the residence to appear on a
different elevation than the garage door (comer lots)
3. General Provisions
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The project applicant/developer shall enter into a Development Agreement with'the City of
Dublin prior to Final Map approval, which shall contain, but not be limited to, provisions
for financing and timing of on and off-site infrastructure, payment of traffic, noise and
public facilities impact fees, affordable housing, ownership and maintenance of creek and
open space areas, and other provisions deemed necessary by the City to find the project
consistent with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
B)
As part of Final Map approval, the dedication for ownership of open space and trail
corridors shall be designated. No credit for these areas and improvemems shall be given
towards parkland dedication requirements. All facilities and landscaping within the open
space and common areas, including the "tot-lot" playground & landscaping, intermittent
stream and open space corridor shall be subject to approval of the Community Development
Director.
c)
The developer shall be required to pay a Public Facilities Fee in the amounts and at the
times set forth in City of Dublin Resolution No. 32-96, adopted by the City Council on
March 26, 1996, Or in the amounts and at the times set forth in any resolution revising the
amount of the Public Facilities Fee.