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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.4 Attch 1 Reso Approval Off-St Park/LoadingRESOLUTION NO. 10 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 8.08 (DEFINITIONS), CHAPTER 8.12 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES), CHAPTER 8.76 (OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING) AND CHAPTER 8.104 (SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW) ZOA 09-004 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 redefine an Eating and Drinking Establishment, clarify where Eating and Drinking Establishments and Outdoor Seating are permitted, modify the approval process for Outdoor Seating, and modify the parking requirements for Eating and Drinking Establishments and Outdoor Seating. 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) and Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review); and WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments 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 Amendments are 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 proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments 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 Zoning Ordinance amendments on March 9, 2010, 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 Zoning Ordinance Amendments; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its March 9, 2010 meeting did hear and use its independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. ATTACHMENT 1 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 9th day of March 2010 by the following votes: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Planning Commission Chairperson ATTEST: Planning Manager 2 of 2