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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso 10-06 PD Rezone, Stg 2 School of Imagination RESOLUTION NO. 10- 06 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING. COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN .RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE AND WITH A STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND SCHAEFER RANCH ROAD (APN 941-2832-027) PA 10-004 WHEREAS, the Applicant, Discovery Builders, submitted an application fora 0.56-acre project area located within a portion of the Western Extended Planning Area. The application includes a request for a PD Rezone with. a Stage 2 Development Plan. The proposed project includes a building, playground and related site improvements, collectively referred to as the "Project"; and WHEREAS, the Applicant also submitted an application for a Site Development Review Permit to allow the construction of a 12,065 square foot building with playground and related improvements on the project site; and WHEREAS, the Project is located in a portion of the Schaefer Ranch Development at the southeast corner of Dublin Boulevard and Schaefer Ranch Road, and the property is currently vacant; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a General Plan Amendment (Resolution 77-96), Planned Development Rezone (Ordinance 15-96 and Resolution 78-96), and certification of an Environmental Impact Report (Resolution 76-96) on July 9, 1996; and WHEREAS, Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6765 was adopted on August 11, 1998 (Planning Commission Resolution 98-38) portions of which were subsequently reconfigured; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Stage 2 Development Plan on August 1, 2006 (Ordinance 11-06}: and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review on June 27, 2006 (Resolution 06-17); and WHEREAS, the City Council approved PA 08-005 by adoption of an EIR Addendum (Resolution 203-08), General Plan Land Use Amendment (Resolution 204-08), Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan (Ordinance 37-08) and a Development Agreement (Ordinance 38-08) for the portion of the project located south of Dublin Boulevard on November 18, 2008; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map 8000 for the area on October 14, 2008 (Resolution 08-31); and WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted a complete application which. is available and on file in the Planning Division for a Stage 2 Development Plan for the Project; and WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act, City and State Guidelines require projects to be reviewed to determine their impacts on the environment; and WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared for the Schaefer Ranch General Plan Amendment and Planned Development District Overlay Zone (SCH #95033070) which anticipated public/semi-public land uses on the project site, and was certified by the City Council on July 9, 1996 by Resolution 76-96. The City Council also adopted Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring Program. with this Resolution. All of these documents are incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, on November 4, 2008, the City Council adopted an Addendum to the EIR (Resolution 203-08), which is incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, the impacts of the current proposal have been adequately addressed in the 1996 EIR and 2008 Addendum to the EIR and no further environmental review is required; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report dated March 9, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference, described and analyzed the Project, including the PD Rezone with related Stage 2 Development Plan actions; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Staff Report at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on March 9, 2010 at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did use its independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations. and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, based on the findings in the attached draft Ordinance, recommends that the City Council approve the Ordinance attached as Exhibit A and .incorporated herein by reference, which Ordinance approves a PD Rezone and related Stage 2 Development Plan for the School of Imagination project (PA 10-004). PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 9t" day of March 2010 by the following vote: AYES: King, Brown, Swalwell, Wehrenberg, Schaub NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Planning Com ssion C air ATTE T: Plannin anager G:IPA#120101PA 10-004 School of ImaginationlPlanning Commission 3.9.101PC Reso PD.DOC 2 ORDINANCE NO. XX-10 AN ORDINANCE OF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ************* APPROVING A PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE AND A RELATED STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SCHOOL OF IMAGINATION LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND SCHAEFER RANCH ROAD (APN 941-2832-027) PA 10-004 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. RECITALS A. By Ordinance No. 15-96, the City Council rezoned the approximately 500-acre Schaefer Ranch project area generally located at the westerly boundary of the City Limits, north of Interstate 580 and southeast of unincorporated Alameda to the Planned Development Zoning District (PA 96-037). B. By Ordinance No. 11-06, the City Council rezoned the approximately 500-acre Schaefer Ranch project area generally located at the westerly boundary of the City Limits, north of Interstate 580 and southeast of unincorporated Alameda to the Planned Development Zoning District (PA 06-031) and adopted a Stage 2 Development Plan for the entire project area. C. This Ordinance adopts a Stage 2 Development Plan and rezones the property to the PD Planned Development Zoning District for a portion of Schaefer Ranch for the project known as the School of Imagination (APN 941-2832-027). Section 2. FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS A. Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows: The School of Imagination Planned Development Zoning, including a Stage 2 Development Plan, meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 because: it provides a comprehensive development plan that is tailored to the Public/Semi-Public land use proposed on the Project Site and creates a desirable use of land that is sensitive to surrounding land uses by virtue of the layout and design, which is adjacent to public/semi-public land uses and single-family residential. 2. The PD rezoning with Stage 2 Development Plan for School of Imagination will be harmonious and compatible with existing and potential development in the surrounding area in that: 1) the land uses and site plan establish a Public/Semi-Public development; 2) the proposed project is consistent with the Public/Semi-Public use envisioned in the General Plan and the Stage 1 Development Plan; 3) the Project Site has been designed to be compatible with the residential developments; 4) the Project Site includes attractive landscaping and site elements including landscaping and street trees to create an attractive landscape palette for the Site, and will be consistent with the landscaping and site elements in Schaefer Ranch; 5) the project Page 1 of 6 EXHIBIT A TO ATTACHMENT I has been, attractively designed and is compatible with the neighborhood in which it is located; and 6) the Stage 2 Development Plan establishes development standards and permitted uses to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses. B. Pursuant to Section 8.120.050.A and B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows: The PD rezoning with Stage 2 Development Plan for School of Imagination will be harmonious and compatible with existing and potential development in the surrounding area in that: 1) the land uses and site plan establish a Public/Semi-Public project; 2) the proposed project is consistent with the Public/Semi-Public use envisioned in the General Plan and the Stage 1 Development Plan; 3) the Project Site has been designed to be compatible with the residential uses in the vicinity; 4) the Project Site includes attractive landscaping and site elements including landscaping and street trees to create an attractive landscape palette for the Site; 5) the project has been attractively designed and is compatible with the neighborhood in which it is located; and 6) the Stage 2 Development Plan establishes development standards and permitted uses to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses. 2. The Project Site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the zoning district being proposed because: 1) the Project Site will have a floor area ratio of 0.50, which is equal to the 0.50 allowed by the General Plan; 2) the proposed project will include a pre-school which is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Public/Semi-Public; 3) the Site is accessible by Dublin Boulevard, an existing street; and 4) the Site is near residential uses and is therefore physically suitable for the type and intensity of the proposed Planned Development Zoning district. 3. The PD rezone with Stage 2 Development Plan 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: the project will comply with all applicable development regulations and standards. 4. The PD rezone with Stage 2 Development Plan is consistent with the Dublin General Plan because: 1) the proposed pre-school building and playground is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Public/Semi-Public; 2) the proposed project is consistent with the City's goal of developing public. facilities within the City to meet the needs of the residents; and 3) the School of Imagination includes an attractive development with a new building and landscaping which will promote visual interest of the Site from the adjacent properties and the street and will promote a pedestrian friendly environment once the project is complete. C. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), on July 9, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution 76-96 certifying an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Schaefer Ranch General Plan Amendment and Planned Development District Overlay zone (SCH 95033070). On November 4, 2008, the City Council adopted an Addendum to the EIR (Resolution 203-08). The prior environmental documents are available for review in the Community Development Department. The impacts of the proposed project were adequately addressed in the EIR and Addendum prepared for the Schaefer Ranch Development. No further environmental review is required. Page 2 of 6 Section 3. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT. Pursuant to Chapter 8.32, Title 8 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code, the Dublin Zoning Map is amended to rezone the following property ("the Property") to a PD-Planned Development district: 0.56+ net acres identified as Parcel J of Subdivision Map 6765 (APN 941-2832-27) A map of the rezoning area is shown below: i l ill w Fx w? 6 0 e, nt;u urn t Section 4. STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN The regulations for the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the subject property are set forth in the following Stage 2 Development Plan, which is hereby approved. Any amendments to the Stage 2 Development Plan shall be in accordance with Section 8.32.080 of the Dublin Municipal Code. 1. Statement of compatibility with Stage 1 Development Plan. The Stage 2 Development Plan is compatible with the Stage 1 Development Plan for the property in that the project is a Public/Semi-Public facility as planned for in the Stage 1 Development Plan. 2. Statement of uses. PD-Public/Semi-Public Intent. Public/Semi-Public land use designations are established to provide Quasi-Public uses, such as daycare centers, private schools, theaters and other similar uses which benefit the community. Permitted Uses Public, Semi-Public and Institutional uses as allowed by the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, including but not limited to: Library Post Office Fire Station Page 3 of 6 Police Station Religious Facility Community Center Pre-School Other governmental and quasi-governmental offices as determined by the Community Development Director Similar and related uses as determined by the Community Development Director Temporary Uses Please refer to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 8.108 for a list of permitted temporary uses and permit procedures. 3. Stage 2 Site Plan. F, N '15 ,a,-' E r --., c D U 8 L I N "JACANT LOT NT AL r'- error __?....n.--..?-?•°a'_.."_' ?3?L•?T ?I?+Fd r TRASH '. 8 L V D, 4. Site area, proposed densities. Proposed Stage 2 PD Land Use Plan Land Use Designation Net Acres Maximum FAR Public/Semi-Public 0.56 .50 TOTAL 0.56 .50 Page 4of6 5. Development Regulations. Minimum Setbacks Building to West Property Line 10' Building to East Property Line 8' Building to South Property 17' Building to North Property Line (Public Street Right-of-Way) 60' Maximum Floor Area Ratio .50 Maximum Building Height Wand 2 stories Parkin Spaces Required Per Zoning Ordinance 6. Architectural Standards. All improvements in this Zoning District shall be well designed and shall compliment the character and design of the surrounding neighborhood. All improvements and future improvements shall complement the design of the existing residential neighborhoods and shall enhance the site and be harmonious with high standards of improvements in the surrounding area. Future improvements shall be consistent with the purpose of Chapter 8.104, Site Development Review, in the Zoning Ordinance. All unsightly uses shall be screened from view. All equipment including HVAC units, conduits, piping, fire risers, and trash containers shall be completely screened from view. 7. Preliminary Landscaping Plan. ?t ? t 1 W f CYr,NOC ?s8 zX[a "REk` „?. L'n4+wrr.. `? Y N! yd4 e !'SLAY ANZA (1w -ANDtZAM, 3>g V?p 'Mw NtM ^fis'' ._^? Project SIgn '-'s 'I, r ?rxc i,?:Gic:rrn ?Fp¢?Fa .yam' 1 .,??'Y 1" ? ??Cl J8 -'VWM? RtYli. '. n.A R.kii'4i ??L. 4 C--£ f Al F'K -- 31 t L? x nr Fence Dtta 1. ti Good "'e' bb G D j /} J )y?{/? ;Fry( /{ D Preliminar ° Lnndaca ? Ytan All, Sehool of Tmagi.ion le 710 Page 5 of 6 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 otherwise provided in the Stage 2 Development Plan. Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE AND POSTING OF ORDINANCE This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after the date of its passage. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause the 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. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this day of by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk G:1PA#120101PA 10-004 School of1maginationlPlanning Commission 3.9.MCC Ordinance PD.DOC Page 6 of 6