HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 031-97 GPA Study DeSilva RESOLUTION NO. 31 - 97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
INITIATING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY
FOR THE DESILVA GROUP
WII-EREAS, a General Plan Amendment request has been made by Joseph R. Cusenza of
The DeSilva Group for an undeveloped 2.40 + acre parcel located on Starward Drive, behind the
Shamrock Village Shopping Center. The predominant land use designation proposed for the site
is Medium High Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has stated that they would pay the processing costs for the
General Plan Amendment Study; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project area is within Development Zone 9 of the Downtown
Specific Plan which identifies residential as a land use requiring a Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, Section 65358 (a) of the State of California Government Code states that an
amendment to a general plan shall be in a manner specified by the legislative body; and
WHEREAS, the initiation request has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be Categorically Exempt
under Section 15306, Class 6 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report submitted one recommendation that the City Council
initiate a General Plan Amendment Study for The DeSilva Group proposal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations
and testimony hereinabove set forth and is in support of a General Plan Amendment study to
determine the appropriate land use and General Plan designation for the property before making a
decision as to the merits of requested specific entitlements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby initiate a
General Plan Amendment Study for The DeSilva Group proposal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Applicant shall pay for all processing costs
involved with the General Plan Amendment Study.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18th day of March, 1997.
AYES:
Councilmembers Barnes, Burton, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor
Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None ·
Mayor
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