HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso 97-23 PA96-038 Rec CC Dublin Ranch Area A NegDec/PD Rez RESOLUTION NO. 97- 23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPROVAL OF FINDINGS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
(PD) DISTRICT REZONE CONCERNING PA 96-038
DUBLIN RANCH AREA A
WHEREAS, Ted Fairfield, representing property owner Jennifer Lin, submitted a Planned
Development (PD) District Rezone request (PA 96-038 Dublin Ranch Area A) for rezoning an
approximately 351.5 acre site to the following land uses: 135.3 acres to PD Low Density Residential, 71.5
acres to PD Rural Residential Agriculture, and 144.7 acres Open Space. These land uses are proposed to
accommodate future development of up to 573 dwelling units in 7 neighborhoods, accessory recreational
uses, a golf course, and related improvements. The project is generally located north of the Interstate 580
Freeway, along both sides of the planned Fallon Road extension, and east of Dublin Ranch Phase I, within
the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan project area; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 1994, the City Council approved a Planned Development District
Overlay Zone (Prezone) for a 1,538 acre site located within the adopted Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
project area (PA 94-030) which: (a) established a Planned Development ("PD") District Overlay Zone
designation for 1,538 acres known as the Eastern Dublin Reorganization annexation area; and in conformity
with Action Program 4C of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. The PD District Overlay Zone allows the
flexibility needed to encourage innovative development while ensuring that the goals, policies and action
programs of the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan are met; (b) adopted a Preliminary land
plan, with the provision that regulations and standards governing the PD District Overlay Zone, in addition
to land use and intensity of use, shall be established in conjunction with the Land Use and Development
Plans which are required to be submitted in accordance with Dublin Ordinance 4-94; (c) and established
zoning designations consistent with the Preliminary land plan, to provide for the variety of uses anticipated
by the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 1994, the Alameda County LAFCo approved the Eastern Dublin
Reorganization for PA 94-030; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 1995, the Alameda County LAFCo unanimously disapproved the
request to reconsider the Eastern Dublin Reorganization approval (PA 94-030); and
WHEREAS, on January 23, 1995, the City Council ordered the territory designated as
Annexation/Detachment No. 10, which includes the 1,538 acre site, annexed to the City of Dublin and
annexed to the Dublin San Ramon Services District and detached from the Livermore Area Recreation and
Park District (PA 94-030); and
WHEREAS, Annexation/Detachment No. 10, including 1,538 acres in Eastern Dublin, became
effective on October 1, 1995; and
EXHIBIT A
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WHEREAS, the entire annexation area was prezoned to Planned Development in accordance with
the Eastern Dublin General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and subject to further refinement of
zoning use and development standards; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin Ranch Area A project is located within the 1,538 acre site that was
prezoned and annexed; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's PD Rezone application supplements the initial PD Prezone and
includes a District Planned Development Plan as required under Section 11.2.7 of the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan, and a Land Use and Development Plan as required under Ordinance 4-94; and
WHEREAS, the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines and the City of
Dublin Environmental Guidelines require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and that
environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, a Program EIR was prepared and certified for the Eastern Dublin General Plan and Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan addressing development of Eastern Dublin; and
WHEREAS, Public Resources Code Section 21080.6 requires the City to adopt a reporting or monitoring
program for changes in a project or conditions imposed to mitigate or avoid significant environmental effects in
order to ensure compliance during project implementation; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigation Monitoring Program was adopted for the Certified Program Environmental
Impact Report for the Eastern Dublin General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, in accordance with Public
Resources Code Section 21080.6; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study dated June 18, 1997 was prepared for the project and is available and on file
in the Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study reviewed the General Plan/Specific Plan Program EIR to determine if
additional environmental review was required for the project; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study determined that the Area A project would have no new significant
environmental effects beyond those identified in the Program EIR. New effects identified for the project would be
avoided or reduced to a level of insignificance through project revisions, project conditions of approval and
applicable mitigation measures from the Program EIR and adopted Mitigation Monitoring Program; and
WHEREAS, based on the Initial Study determination, staff prepared a draft Negative Declaration and
circulated it for public review as required by CEQA. No public comments were received during this time; and
WHEREAS, a staff report was prepared summarizing the sites land use; background; project description;,
General Plan and Specific Plan and zoning consistency; and the environmental analysis for the project; which staff
report is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin held a public hearing on October 28,
1997, to consider the Initial Study, Negative Declaration, and the Planned Development Rezoning, for the
Project; and
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WHEREAS, proper notice ,,f the Planning Commission public hem,.,g was given in all respects as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission received and reviewed the City Planning Department's Staff Repor
on the Planned Development Rezoning, including the Initial Study and Negative Declaration on the environmental
effects of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered the documents, recommendations,
written and oral testimony submitted at the public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby recommend that
the City Council adopt the Resolution shown in Exhibit B approving the Negative Declaration for the Project,
based upon the findings contained in that Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby
recommend that the City Council adopt the rezoning Ordinance shown in Exhibit C for the following reasons:
The proposed PD Rezone, as conditioned, is consistent with the general provisions and purpose
of the PD District Overlay Zone (PD Prezone), the City General Plan and the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan provisions and design guidelines; and
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The rezoning, as conditioned, is appropriate for the subject property in terms of land use
compatibilities; will not overburden public services; and provides a comprehensive plan for
residential and recreational development of the Area A site while preserving sensitive portions
of the site from intense development; and
3. The rezoning will not have substantial adverse effects on health or safety, or be substantially
detrimental to the public welfare, or be injurious to property or public improvements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends City Council
approval of a Negative Declaration and adoption of PA 96-038 Dublin Ranch Area A PD Rezone, subject
to the general provisions listed in Exhibit D, the attached City Council Resolution approving the Area A
Land Use and Development Plan/District Planned Development Plan (LUDP/DPDP), with LUDP/DPDP
attached as Exhibit B-1 (including text and diagrams as described in the staff report).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of October, 1997.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Cm. Jennings, Johnson, Hughes, Musser and Oravetz
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