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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 98-32 PA98-007 Rec CC GMAutomall PD Rez RESOLUTION NO. 98-32 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) REZONE / DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PA 98-007 THE GENERAL MOTORS AUTOMALL WHEREAS, General Motors Argonaut Holdings, Inc. has requested approval of a Planned Development Rezone/Development Plan, to subdivide a 15 _+_ acre parcel and develop an automall with 3 new auto dealerships including 3 separate parcels. The first parcel, located at the intersection of Dublin Blvd. and "Miller Court", will contain the "Pontiac/Buick/GMC" dealership. The second parcel will remain vacant for a future dealership. The third parcel, adjacent to the 1-580 freeway, will contain two sales buildings, housing a Chevrolet showroom and a Cadillac/Oldsmobile showroom; one body shop building; and one quick lube/car wash/storage building; and WHEREAS, Applicant/Developer has submitted a complete application for a Planned Development Rezone, including a Development Plan (Exhibits A-1 & A-2) as required by Section 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance which meets the requirements of said section, which is available and on file in the Planning Department; and WHEREAS, a development agreement will be approved prior to approval of a Final Map for the project as required by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and the Conditions of Approval of the Tentative Map, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Development Review; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project is within the scope of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan which was certified by the City Council by Resolution No. 51-93, and the Addenda dated May 4, 1993, and August 22, 1994 (the "EIR"), and that no additional significant impacts are expected and no new mitigation measures are needed for site-specific environmental effects, which have been analyzed in an initial study checklist dated June 30, 1998; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said applications on July 28, 1998; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission recommending approval of the project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed Planned Development Rezone: 1. The Planned Development Rezone is consistent with the general provisions, intent, and purpose of the Prezoning and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan (as modified) which designates this area as Planned Development / General Commercial (PD/C-2), in that the project would result in development with the land uses allowed by said designation, and will contribute towards implementation of said Plan; and 2. The Planned Development Rezone is consistent with the general provisions, intent, and purpose of the PD District Overlay Zone of the Zoning Ordinance. The Planned Development Rezone will be appropriate for the subject property in terms of providing land use provisions which set forth the purpose and applicable provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance, range of permitted and conditionally permitted uses, and Development Standards which will be compatible with existing and proposed residential, business, and public uses in the immediate vicinity; and 3. The Planned Development Rezone is consistent with the general provisions, intent, and purpose of the PD District Overlay Zone of the Zoning Ordinance in that it contains all information required by Section 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance and accomplishes the objectives of Section 8.32.010, A through H, of the Zoning Ordinance; and 4. The Planned Development Rezone will provide an environment that will enhance development of the Specific Plan Area; and 5. The Planned Development Rezone will provide efficient use of the land pursuant to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan that includes that preservation of significant open areas and natural and topographic landscape features along Tassajara Creek with minimum alteration of natural land forms; and 6. The Planned Development Rezone will not have a substantial adverse effect on health or safety or be substantially detrimental to the public welfare or be injurious to property or public improvement as all applicable regulations will be satisfied; and 7. The Planned Development Rezone will not overburden public services as all agencies must commit to the availability of public services prior to the issuance of building permits as required by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan policies and mitigation measures; and 8. The Planned Development Rezone and accompanying Site Development Review, will create an attractive, efficient, and safe environment; and o welfare; and The Planned Development Rezone will benefit the public necessity, convenience, and general 10. The Planned Development Rezone and accompanying Site Development Review and Conditional Use Permit will be compatible with and enhance the general development of the area; and 11. The adopted Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring Program will apply to the Project, along with the conditions made a part of project approval, as the reporting and monitoring program required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 for the Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council approve a Planned Development Rezone and Development Plan for the General Motors Automall (PA 98-007), (Exhibits A-1 and A-2) which constitute regulations for the use, improvement, and maintenance of the property. Except as specifically identified otherwise in the approved Development Plan, 2 development and operation of land use activities within this Rezone shall be subject to the current City of Dublin Zoning Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the approval of the PD Rezone/Development Plan requires execution of an Development Agreement prior to approval of the Final Map for this project, in accordance with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of July, 1998. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Cm. Jennings, Johnson, Hughes, Musser, and Oravetz ATTEST: Community Development Directlo~ ' Planning~mmission Chairperson g:\98007\pcres-pd.