HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 18-09 Dub Rch North PDORDINANCE NO. 18-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
PREZONING THE DUBLIN RANCH NORTH ANNEXATION AREA TO THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT AND APPROVING A
RELATED STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
PA 08-045
The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows:
Section 1. RECITALS
A. This Ordinance prezones the subject properties (APN 985-0028-003-02 & 985-0028-
003-01)frnm Agriculture (County of Alameda) to PD, Planned Development (PA 08-045) with a
Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan.
SECTION 2. FINDINGS
A. Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as
follows.
The proposed Planned Development Zoning District meets the purpose and
intent of Chapter 8.32 Planned Development Zoning District of the Dublin
Zoning Ordinance because: 1) the proposed project is consistent with the intent
of the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan which envisioned
residential development in this area; 2) the proposed Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan allows for the construction of homes with a country estate
character, which is consistent with the rural nature of the site; and 3) the
proposed Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan focuses residential
development in less constrained areas and provides open space to protect
sensitive areas, as required by Sections 8.32.010.E and 8.32.010G of the
Zoning Ordinance.
2. Development under the Planned District Development Plan will be harmonious
and compatible with existing and future development in the surrounding area
because: 1) residential development is envisioned for the site and in
surrounding areas within the City; 2) residential development has been
approved west of the subject site (Silvera Ranch & Fallon Crossings) and north
of the project site (Moller Ranch/Casamira Valley); and 3) the majority of the
site (approximately 80%) will be maintained in a permanent conservation
easement for the protection of wildlife and therefore the rural residential
character of the majority of the site will be maintained.
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C. Pursuant to Section 8.120.050 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council
finds as follows.
1. The proposed Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan for the Dublin Ranch
North Project will be harmonious and compatible with existing and potential
development in surrounding areas because: 1) residential development is
envisioned for the site and in surrounding areas within the City; 2) residential
development has been approved west of the subject site (Silvera Ranch &
Fallon Crossings) and north of the project site (Moller Ranch/Casamira Valley);
and 3) the majority of the site (approximately 80%) will be maintained in a
permanent conservation easement for the protection of wildlife and therefore
the rural residential character of the majority of the site will be maintained.
2. The Dublin Ranch North Project site is physically suitable for the type and
intensity of the Planned Development Zoning District proposed because: 1) the
proposed density of the project site is compatible with the proposed General
Plan and Specific Plan amendments; 2) the proposed project will include
residential uses which are consistent with the proposed General Plan and
Specific Plan Land Use Designations for the site; 3) the Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan will allow the construction of 4 lots which will result in an
overall density of 0.13 dwelling units per acre which falls within the permitted
density range of 0.01 - 0.8 dwelling unit per acre in the proposed Estate
Residential land use category; and 4) the development area is limited to the
northwest corner of the site on less constrained portions of the property and
with limitations on the location of future grading and ground disturbance.
3. The proposed amendment will not adversely affect the health or safety of
persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare because: 1) the General Plan anticipated
development of the project site; and 2) there are several residential
developments approved, under construction or under review in the vicinity.
4. The proposed Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan and PD Prezone are
consistent with the Dublin General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
because: 1) the Applicant has requested approval of a General Plan
Amendment and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment to change the Low
Density Residential and Rural Residential/Agricultural land use designations to
Estate Residential and Open Space on the Dublin Ranch North property to
decrease the density to allow the construction of 4 residential dwelling units.
On December 1, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution 176-09 approving
the requested General Plan and Specific Plan amendments, with the resolution
incorporated herein by reference.
C. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Council adopted a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project on December 1, 2009 by Resolution 174-09
incorporated herein by reference.
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SECTION 3. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
Pursuant to Chapter 8.32, Title 8 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code the City of Dublin Zoning
Map is amended to prezone the following property ("the Property") to a Planned Development
Zoning District:
157.7 acres generally located east of Tassajara Road, west of the Pinn
Brothers/Silveria Ranch project, south of Moller Ranch/Casamira Valley and east of
the City Limit line. (APNs: 985-0028-003-02 & 985-0028-003-01).
A map of the prezoning area is shown below:
SECTION 4. APPROVAL OF STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The regulations for the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the property are
set forth in the following Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan for the Project area which is
hereby approved. Any amendments to the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan shall be in
accordance with section 8.32.080 of the Dublin Municipal Code or its successors.
Stage 1 8~ Stage 2 Development Plan for Dublin Ranch North Annexation Area (PA
08-045)
This is a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance. This Development Plan meets all the requirements for a Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan and is adopted as part of the PD-Planned Development prezoning for the
Dublin Ranch North project, PA 08-045. The Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan consist of
the items and plans identified below. The PD-Planned Development District and this Stage 1
and Stage 2 Development Plan provide flexibility to encourage innovative development while
ensuring that the goals, policies, and action programs of the General Plan, Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan, and provisions of Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance are satisfied.
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Statement of Uses:
A) PD Estate Residential.
Intent: Estate Residential Zoning District: typically ranchettes and estate homes are
within this zoning district. Assumed household size is 3.2 persons per unit.
Intensity: 0.01 - 0.8 dwelling units per acre
Permitted Uses:
Animal Keeping, Residential pursuant to the Dublin Zoning Ordinance (including
horses and other large animals)
Community care facility/small
Emergency Vehicle Access Roads
Garage/Yard Sale
Home occupation (in accordance with Chapter 8.64 of the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance)
Secondary units (in accordance with Chapter 8.80 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance)
Single-family dwelling
Small family day care per Chapter 8.08 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
Open Space
Water Quality and retention facilities, which treat the on-site storm water run-off,
and are therefore limited in their size and function
Similar and related uses as determined by the Community Development Director
Conditional Uses:
Animal keeping -Commercial (Zoning Administrator)
Large family day care (in accordance with Chapter 8.12 of the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance)
Riding Academy (Zoning Administrator)
Secondary Units (that are not in conformance with Chapter 8.80 of the Dublin
Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Administrator)
Common recreation facilities, such as tennis courts and pools that are shared by
all Dublin Ranch North homeowners (Zoning Administrator)
Accessory Structures Uses:
Residential Accessory Structures and Uses are permitted as long as they follow
the Architectural Design Principles as set forth below in this Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan. Any use or structures not covered by these principles shall
follow Section 8.40 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
Temporary Uses:
Temporary construction trailer (in accordance with Chapter 8.108 of the Zoning
Ordinance)
Tract and sales office/model home complex (in accordance with Chapter 8.108 of the
Zoning Ordinance)
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B) PD Open Space.
Intent: Open Space lands are those shown as open space on the Stage 2 Site Plan
below.
Permitted Uses, including but not limited to:
Future Conservation Easement Area:
Agriculture and grazing
Streams and drainage protection corridors
Wildlife habitat preservation areas
Similar and related uses as determined by the Community Development
Director that are not inconsistent with any applicable Conservation Easement.
DSRSD parcel: DSRSD Water tank & access road
Prohibited Uses:
Paving or otherwise covering of the protected property with concrete, asphalt, or any
other impervious paving material, grading, filling, dumping, excavating, draining,
dredging, mining, drilling, removing or exploring for or extraction of minerals, loam,
sands, gravel or other material on or below the surface, altering the surface of general
topography, including building of roads or construction of permanent structures except
as provided in the Conservation Easement. No structures are allowed in the
Conservation Easement.
2. Dublin Zoning Ordinance -Other Applicable Requirements: Except as specifically
modified by the provisions of this Planned Development District ordinance, all
development in this Planned Development District shall be subject to the regulations of
the closest comparable zoning district as determined by the Community Development
Director and the Zoning Ordinance.
3. Site Plans.
Stage 1 Site Plan: Stage 2 Site Plan:
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4. Site Area, Proposed Densities, Maximum Number of Residential Dwellings.
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5. Development Regulations.
Estate Residential:
Maximum Lot Covera e(E) 10%
Maximum Number of Residential Lots 4
Maximum Buildin Hei ht ~.,>~K>~~~ 38'
Maximum Stories ~F> 3
Minimum Lot Size 1 Acre
Minimum Front Setbacks (A)(B)(H)(I)(N)
Livin S ace 20°
Porch or Balcon 15'
Front Facin Gara a 25'
Swin -in Gara a 20°
Minimum Side Setbacks (A)(B)(H)(I)(N) 10'
Minimum Rear Setbacks (A)(B)(H)(I)(N) 20'
Other Re uirements
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Parkin S aces Re uired Per Lot 2 covered and 1 uest on-site
Development Regulations:
(A) Front setbacks are measured from the edge of the pavement of the private
driveway. Rear and side setbacks are measured from the property line. The
primary residence shall be located within the primary building envelope (shown in
hatch marks on the graphic below). Accessory structures may be located in the
primary building envelope or the building envelope (shown in light gray on the
graphic below).
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(B) Encroachments into setbacks include items such as, but not limited to, roof
overhangs, air conditioning condensers, entry stairs, exterior building stairs,
porches, chimneys, bay windows, and media centers may encroach up to two feet
or more into the required setback provided there is a minimum of 36 inches of
unrestricted access on one side of the building. Air conditioning condensers
cannot be placed in the front yard. All utilities are to be screened from public view
via walls, enclosures, roof placement, etc.
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(C) Any accessory structure over 240 square feet located outside of the primary
building envelope shall be approved by a Site Development Review Permit by the
Community Development Director.
(D) Residential accessory structures located within the primary residential envelope
shall be permitted in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance.
(E) Maximum lot coverage regulations are intended to establish the maximum lot area
that may be covered with buildings and structures. Buildings and structures
includes all land covered by the principal buildings, garages and carports,
permitted accessory structures, second units, covered decks and gazebos, and
other enclosed and covered areas; but not roof overhangs, cornices, eaves,
uncovered decks, swimming pools, tennis courts and paved areas such as
walkways, driveways, patios, exterior stairs, uncovered parking areas or roads.
(F) Subject to Building Code requirements for access.
(G) External retaining walls up to four feet in height may be used to create a level
usable area. Walls over 30 inches in height are subject to safety criteria as
determined by the Building Official.
(H) Setbacks subject to review and approval of Building Official for Building Code and
Fire Code Issues.
(I) On grade stairs and approaches can be located within setbacks.
(J) Building height for a flat pad is measured as the distance from the adjacent ground
surface to the perpendicular point of the roof edge. Building heights for a split pad
and sloped lot is measured as the distance from the finished grade to the
perpendicular point of the roof edge as shown in the graphic below.
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portion of the estate residential parcels.
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(L) Accessory structures shall be measured in the same manner as the primary
residence and shall be a maximum of 15 feet except that a barn or a detached
garage with a secondary unit above may be up to a maximum height of 38 feet.
(M) Agricultural accessory structures include, but are not limited to; stable barns, pens,
corrals, greenhouses or coops are permitted by a Site Development Review
Permit by the Community Development Director.
(N) Accessory Structures, with the exception of driveway gates, will be placed within the
setbacks provided in the Site Development Standards and will follow the same
setbacks as the principal structure.
(O) Grading will be required on approximately 10 acres of the 157.7 acre site. This
includes approximately 7 acres to create the access road, building pads and
utilities, and an additional 3 acres for remedial grading as recommended by the
geotechnical engineer. The approximate limits of grading are shown on the
graphic on page 7.
6. Project Entry, Fence 8~ Wall Standards.
Project Entry & Streetscapes. The entry to the Dublin Ranch North neighborhood is
located off of Cydonia Court in the Silvera Ranch Phase 4 Residential Development. The
entry may have a gate that will provide access to the private driveway for residents, their
guests and service providers.
Entry:
• The entry shall be a driveway entrance off of Cydonia Court at 20 feet in width.
• Five feet of landscaping shall be provided on either side of the entry driveway.
• The 5 feet of landscaping provided on either side of the private driveway entrance
will be planted with a hydro seed mix or with low water planting.
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• If provided, the gate may span across the 20 foot private driveway.
• A minimum 6 foot fence will extend from the gate to the property line in the same
material and height as the fence.
• The gate may be 6' in height and shall consist of a metal material.
• Visitor access would be provided by a gate call box located to the north side of the
driveway.
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• The gate shall include a Knox box for Fire and Police access.
• Gate design shall allow 20 feet clear across access drive for vehicles.
Mailboxes:
• The mailboxes should match in style and color to the gate call box.
Entry Monumentation:
• If provided, entry monumentation/signage shall be placed within the 5 foot
landscaping area on either side of the drive.
• Entry monumentation shall blend with the gate and mailboxes to create a distinct
character for the project.
Private Driveway:
• The private common driveway (which accesses the 4 lots) shall be 20 feet in
width.
• A bioswale shall be provided on the eastern side of the driveway to treat storm
water runoff from the site, as grades permit.
• Large canopy trees shall be planted in informal clusters on the eastern side of the
driveway at the time that the primary residence is constructed.
• Provision of landscaping other than the large canopy trees and the bioswale will
be the responsibility of the homeowner.
• Three parking bays with a total of 5 parking spaces shall be provided along the
eastern side of the private driveway. This is in addition to the required on-site
parking. The parking bays shall be built with gravel and overlaid on the area that
the bioswale runs. The bioswale will terminate at an inlet, and flow through a pipe
in these locations before being released on the other side of the parking bay. A 1
foot swale behind the parking bay shall be provided for storm water collection and
will flow into the bioswale.
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Fences and Walls:
• Fences on the lower portions of the lots (west of the private drive) shall be
transparent and blend into the environment. Acceptable fences include but are not
limited to rail fences, view fences and wire fences. Fences such as a privacy fence
and walls are acceptable when located between structures on adjacent lots to
provide privacy.
• Fences on the upper portions of the lots (east side of the private drive) shall be
transparent and blend into the environment. Acceptable fences include but are not
limited to rail fences, view fences and wire fences.
Privacy Fence/VVall:
o A minimum of 15 feet shall be provided behind the front facade before this
fence/wall occurs. The fence/wall shall not exceed 15 feet beyond the rear
elevation of the primary residence.
o The fence shall be a maximum of 8 feet tall.
o Materials shall include wood, synthetic wood (resin based) and masonry.
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View Fence:
o The fence shall be a maximum of 6 feet tall.
o Fence shall be made of metal and shall be black in color.
o If provided along the side property line, the fence shall be a minimum of 15
feet behind the front facade of the home.
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o The fence shall be a maximum of 4 feet from the finish grade to the top of
the rail.
o If the fence is provided for animals, such as horses, the fences can be
increased to 5 feet in height.
o The rail fence can be used in the front yards and along the side yards of
homes as a landscape element.
o Pilasters can be used as an additional element with the rail fence.
o Rail fences shall be white or a natural wood color.
Agricultural Fence (barbed wire fence):
o Agricultural fences shall be used along the edge of the lots and the open
space.
o Steel posts shall be 6 feet in height and placed with 1 foot 6 inches in the
ground and 4 feet 6 inches above grade. The fence shall have four lines of
wire, 3 barbed and one smooth.
o The barbed wire shall be 12-gauge, with the barbs spaced evenly at 6"
apart.
o The smooth wire shall be 12-gauge and shall be the bottom wire.
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Retaining Walls:
o Retaining walls can be used to help with grading and retaining the natural
landform.
o Retaining wall height shall be minimized, with 30 inches being the preferred
height.
o Retaining walls shall have a maximum height of four feet.
o If retaining more than six feet of dirt, two retaining walls shall be required.
The retaining walls shall be placed five feet apart and shall not exceed four
feet in height.
o All retaining walls shall be made with high quality design and materials.
o Retaining walls shall be designed to match the architectural style of the
residence with similar colors and materials or blend in with the environment
if located away from the building.
o Finishes on retaining walls must continue down to 4 inches of grade or 2
inches of adjacent paved surface.
Utilities:
• Utility boxes shall be screened with landscaping as allowed by the utility
companies.
• Underground facilities should be used where practical.
7. Phasing Plan. The access road, utilities and building pads of the Dublin Ranch North
project will be developed in one phase. Timing for development will depend on market
demand and the provision of access and utilities from adjacent properties. All necessary
site grading, storm drainage, sewer and water improvements shall be provided in a timely
manner and concurrent with development. The 4 custom homes may be developed by a
single developer or by multiple developers.
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8. Landscape Plan/Private Lot Landscaping/Bioswale.
Landscape Plan:
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Bioswale:
The bioswale is designed to collect and treat storm water on site. The bioswale is located
on the east side of the private driveway. The private driveway shall be sloped to drain into
the bioswale as well as drainage from roofs and yards, as grades permit. The storm
water will be treated through the bioswale and then enter the storm drain line through
catch basins at each property line. The project storm drain line will then connect to the
storm drain stub provided in Cydonia Ct. Landscaping within the bioswale shall be native
or other adaptable plants that can take high water intensity as well as drought tolerant in
the warmer months.
Private Lot Landscaping -Landscape Design:
• All paving materials for walks, patios, courtyards and decks shall compliment the
architecture style of the home.
• Required street trees must be planted, irrigated, retained and maintained in good
health by the homeowner.
• A maximum of 40' along the lot frontage can be a paved surface; this can be used
for a driveway, entry walk, etc. Asphalt driveways and entry walks are not
permitted.
• A maximum of 30% of the front yard landscape may be planted in lawn. Shrubs
and ground covers are encouraged.
• Plantings must follow the City of Dublin Wildfire Management plan in spacing and
plant types as appropriate.
• Ornamental plantings shall have an automatic irrigation system installed and
maintained by the homeowner.
• Drought tolerant and native plants should be considered for planting design.
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Undeveloped Land:
• Land within the residential parcels that is not developed or landscaped and has
been graded shall be hydro seeded to control erosion and provide cover.
Fire Management:
• Since the residential lots will be adjacent to permanent Open Space, fire buffers
and structures adjacent to the open spaces shall be designed in accordance with
the City of Dublin Wildfire Management requirements.
9. Architectural Design Standards.
• Provide high quality architecture that is built utilizing authentic architecture styles
and elements.
• Allow flexibility of architectural design and style for each homeowner.
• Require that the appropriate scale and proportion of architectural elements and
the selection of details are used to provide authenticity of style.
• Roof forms, materials and building massing shall be used to establish
recognizable style.
• Detail elements should be provided to enhance the character of the style.
• Materials shall be of a high quality.
Fire Managemenfi
o Housing materials, designs and placement should be carefully considered
and shall follow the City of Dublin's Wildfire Management Plan. Materials
should be non-combustible when possible and size treatments and coatings
as well as sizes of wood elements should be considered.
Building Mass and Form:
o The general form of the building should follow the architectural style of the
home and visual interest should be provided by articulations of the wall
planes to provide interest and scale.
o One and two story elements and forms should be combined to break up
massing.
o Box forms should be avoided and the second story shall not completely
overlay the first floor.
o When authentic to the architectural style variable facade setbacks should
be provided.
o Facades of homes that are visible from Fallon Road or Tassajara Road
shall incorporate a horizontal or vertical massing break.
o If a stepped pad is used, varying heights of the stores of the home shall be
used.
Facade Detail Elements:
o All facade elements shall be appropriate to the architectural style of the
home. To enhance the building facade and increase interest elements such
as covered porches, entry alcoves, windows and other details should be
used.
o The entry shall be articulated as the focal element of the front facade.
o Alcoves or project overhangs as well as different articulations can be used
to cast shadows.
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o If a stepped pad is used the downslope wall shall be articulated and include
facade elements that the rest of the home incorporates. This can include
windows, balconies, wall articulation and other elements.
o Enhanced trim and details shall be used to emphasize doors and windows.
o Window treatment and details such as shutters, awnings, louvered vents,
horizontal banding, and false shuttered windows should be used to
enhance the exterior of the building if appropriate to the building style.
o Facade elements shall be provided on all sides of the home.
Roof Lines/Roof Forms:
o Roof forms shall be consistent with the architectural style of the home. Hip,
gable, shed roof forms or a combination thereof, may be utilized.
o Dormers and similar elements are encouraged to be used to provide
interest.
o Dual pitch roof forms such as Gambrel or Mansard shall not be used.
o If asphalt composite shingles are used they shall be 50 year architectural
grade.
o Principal roof forms shall have a minimum roof pitch of 3'/2:12.
o Extended overhangs are allowed if designed properly and are authentic to
the architectural style.
o If covered porches are provided, roof pitch can vary. Material shall be
consistent with the roof material or house materials.
o A variety and balance of hip and gable forms shall be provided to avoid
repetitious elements within the community.
Garage Design:
o The landscaping, entries and overall residential structure shall be the
primary emphasis of the street view.
o Garages shall be concealed or be de-emphasized, which can be
accomplished by utilizing swing in garages, adding windows and other
architectural treatments to the garage doors, detached and setback
garages, recessing garage doors and adding porte cocheres or trellis'
forward of the garage door.
o Deeper front yard setbacks than the required 20 feet are preferred.
o No more than two car garage doors shall be on the same plane. An
additional door, if provided, shall be offset by a minimum of 2 feet.
o A maximum of three car doors may be front facing onto the private
driveway.
o A maximum of four garage doors are permitted if in swing in garages.
o Garage doors materials should reflect the architectural style of the home.
o Roll up doors shall be used.
o Windows within the garage door are encouraged.
o Colors should complement the color palette.
o Garage doors that face the front shall be recessed a minimum of 6 inches
to decrease the visibility of the door if appropriate to style.
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Materials/Colors:
o The materials and colors for Dublin Ranch North are encouraged to blend
with the natural setting and to complement the surrounding environment.
o Materials shall be of a high quality and compatibility with other homes within
the development.
o Materials and colors shall be applied to all four sides of the home, and
match that of the front elevation of the home.
o Material changes shall occur at an inside corner or a logical transition point
such as chimneys, projections or recesses.
o Stone in natural hues, naturalistic finishes and patterns are preferred.
o All materials shall comply with the City of Dublin's Wildfire Management
Plan as appropriate.
o Colors should be natural earth tones and are encouraged to mimic and
blend with the surrounding colors of the site.
o Prohibited colors and materials include bright metals that do not patina or
are not matte finished and colors that are bright or occur in non-traditional
tones, such as pink, bright yellows, purple or blue.
Windows/Doors/Other Detailed Elements:
o Windows, doors and other elements shall follow the architectural style of
the home and be made with high quality design and materials.
o Four sided architecture shall be used, and windows, doors and other
elements shall be used on all facades of the home.
o Windows shall have a minimum width of four inches of foam trim, a
minimum four-by nominal lumber dimension of wood trim, or be recessed
by a minimum of four inches.
o The entire door assembly should be treated as a single design element
including casing, trim, molding and glass sidelights if provided.
o Door colors shall complement the rest of the house either through contrast
of the trim color or matching; it should be a different color than the wall
color.
o Skylights and other roof windows are allowed as long as they are designed
to be an integral part of the roof with clear or bronzed glazing and
framework that matches the roof or trim of the house.
Li htin
o Lighting is encouraged to enhance the architectural and landscape features
and provide safety.
o No on-site pole lights shall be allowed on lots.
o Flood lights are not allowed unless they are shielded from the neighbor and
private drive and provided with a motion detecting sensor.
o The number of exterior lighting fixtures shall be limited to lighting
landscaping and for safety.
o All lighting shall be installed to not intrude on the neighboring property or
project into the night sky.
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Utilities:
o All on-site utilities shall be screened either via walls, roof placement,
enclosures, etc. Mechanical equipment such as air conditioners, heaters,
etc. shall not be placed on the roof or in the front yard of the home.
10. Statement of Consistency with General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
The PD prezoning and related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan are consistent
with the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan as amended through Resolution
176-09 approving the companion General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments.
11. Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance. This project provides only four (4) units; this project is
exempted from complying with the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance per Section
8.68.030.A.
11. Access. Access to the proposed 4 residential lots shall be provided from the Silvera
Ranch development by way of Cydonia Court (planned future street). Cydonia Court is an
eastward bearing cul-de-sac and provides access and utilities to the project area.
Cydonia Court has two emergency vehicle access points. From this cul-de-sac, a single
residential driveway will serve the four Dublin Ranch North lots.
12. DSRSD Parcel. The DSRSD parcel is included in this Planned Development for
purposes of prezoning and annexation. No development is authorized beyond that
existing at the time this Ordinance is effective.
13. Maintenance of Open Space
• The majority of the site is designated as open space (126.8 acres) and will be a
permanently managed environmental area. Grading for development will not
occur within the open space parcel.
• If planting occurs within the Open Space areas it shall be native plants as
practical and as accepted by the various environmental agencies.
• No trails or other development will occur on the Open Space parcel.
• The Open Space parcel within the conservation easement will be managed
consistent with a Mitigation Monitoring Plan approved by various agencies.
• Maintenance of these managed environmental areas is privately funded by a land
trust.
• These lands have been designated as a mitigation area for development impacts
on environmental resources from other areas of Dublin Ranch. This area will
provide permanent habitat and/or nesting sites for red legged frogs, California
tiger salamanders and golden eagles.
14. Maintenance Responsibilities. Maintenance for the Dublin Ranch North property will
be the responsibility of four separate entities, the Dublin San Ramon Services District
(DSRSD), the Open Space Conservation entity, a joint maintenance agreement amongst
the homeowners and the individual homeowners.
• DSRSD shall own and maintain their 0.5 acre parcel.
• The Open Space maintenance shall be the sole responsibility of the Open Space
Conservation Easement entity.
• A Joint Maintenance Agreement shall be formed amongst the project
homeowners to govern the shared costs of the bioswale, the driveway, gate and
mailboxes.
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• The individual homeowner is responsible for maintaining all landscaping and
irrigation on their property including all private driveway trees, fences, walls,
slopes and lot landscaping.
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15. Aerial Photo.
An aerial photo of the site is shown below.
SECTION 5. The use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the Project area shall
be governed by the provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance except as provided in the Stage 1
and Stage 2 Development Plan.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE AND POSTING OF ORDINANCE
This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days following its adoption. The City
Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public
places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the
State of California.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 15th day of
December, 2009, by the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Hart, Hildenbrand, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Scholz
ABSTAIN: None
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