HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso 96-11 PA95-048 CalCrksde SDR Tmap RESOLUTION NO. 96 -11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE TENTATIVE MAP AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR
PA 95-048 CALIFORNIA CREEKSIDE
WHEREAS, Kaufman & Broad of Northern California have requested approval of a Planned
Dew.~ opment Rezoning, Tentative Subdivision Map 6822, and Site Development Review (Exhibit A), and
Development Agreement (Exhit:it D) for a residential development consisting of 154 single family dwellings
and 123 townhouses on approximately 35.4 gross acres in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area; and
WHEREAS, a complete application for a Tentative Subdivision Map, Site Development Review,
Planned Development Rezoning, and Development Agreement are available and on file in the Planning
Department; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City has found,
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15182, that the proposed residential project is within the scope of the
Final Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan which
was certified by the City Council by Resolution No. 51-93, and the Addenda dated May 4, 1993, and August 22,
1994 (the "EIR"), and has further found that the proposed project is consistent with the adopted Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on April 16, 1996;
and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission approve the
Tentative Map and Site Development Review and recommend that the City Council approve the Planned
Deve!opment Rezone and Development Agreement subject to conditions prepared by Staff; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and considered all
said reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed Tentative Map:
1. The California Creekside Tentative Subdivision Map is consistent with the intent of applicable
subdivision regulations and related ordinances.
2. The design or improvements of the California Creekside Tentative Subdivision Map is consistent
with the City's General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan policies as they apply to the subject property in
that it is a subdivision for implementation of a residential project in an area designated for residential
development.
3. The California Creekside Tentative Subdivision Map is consistent with the Planned Development
herein proposed for this project and is therefore consistent with the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
4. The site is located adjacent major roads on 35.4 acres of relatively flat topography and is,
thert .'.)re, physically suitable for the type and density of development.
5. With the incorporation of mitigation measures from the Program EIR, action programs and
policies of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and Conditions of Approval listed below, the design of the
subdivision will not cause environmental damage or substantially injure fish or wildlife or their habitat or cause
public health concerns.
6. The design of the subdivision will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, or
access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. The City Engineer has reviewed the map
and title report and has not found any conflicting easements of this nature.
7. Required fire and water service will be provided to the subdivision pursuant to letters dated
March 27, 1996, from DRFA, and March 14, 1996, from DSRSD if conditions are met and fees paid. Sewer
service for this subdivision shall be provided pursuant to an agreement between Alameda County and DSRSD.
The developer has entered into an agreement to provide school facilities mitigation with the Dublin Unified
School District assuring school capacity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed Site Development
Review:
1. The approval of this application (PA 95-048) is consistent with the intent/purpose of Section 8-
95.0 (Site Development Review) of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The approval of this application, as conditioned, complies with the policies of the General Plan,
with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and with Planned Development Regulations for the project which allow
for residential development at this location.
3. The approval of this application, as conditioned, is consistent with the design review
requirements in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
4. The approval of this application, as conditioned, is in conformance with regional transportation
and growth management plans.
5. The approval of this application, as conditioned, is in the best interests of the public health,
safety and general welfare as the development is consistent with all laws and ordinances and implements the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
6. The proposed site development, including site layout, vehicular access, circulation and parking,
setbacks, height, walls, public safety and similar elements, as conditioned, has been designed to provide a
desirable environment for the development.
7. Architectural considerations, including the character, scale and quality of the design, the
architectural relationship with the site and other buildings have been incorporated into the project and as
Conditions of Approval in order to insure compatibility of this development with the development's design
concept or theme and the character of adjacent buildings and uses.
8. Landscape considerations, including the locations, type, size, color, texture and coverage of plant
materials, provisions and similar elements have been considered to insure visual relief and an attractive
environment for the public.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby approve the
Tentative Map and Site Development Review for PA 95-048 subject to the following Conditions of Approval,
and does hereby recommend that the City Council approve PA 95-048 Planned Development Rezoning subject
to the following Conditions of Approval:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to final occupancy of any
building, and shall be subject to Planning Department review and approval. The following codes represent
those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the Conditions of Approval. [PL]
Planning, [B] Building, [PO] Police, [PW] Public Works, [ADM] Administration/City Attorney, [FIN] Finance,
[F] Dougherty Regional Fire Authority.. [DSR1 Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County
Flood Control & Water Conservation District (Zone 7).
TENTATIVE MAP
PA 95-0048, California Creekside, Tentative Map Tract 6822 is approved to subdivide an existing 813
gross acre remainder parcel created by Tentative Parcel Map 6879 into 154 single family lots and 48
parcels containing 123 airspace condominium townhouses. Said 48 parcels and Parcel A being held in
common by the owners of the 123 townhouses. This approval shall conform generally to the Tentative
Map prepared by Ruggieri-Jensen and Associates dated received by the Planning Department on April
10, 1996, consisting of three sheets, labeled Exhibit A, stamped approved and on file; to the TJKM
Traffic Study and Addendum dated February 1996; to the written statement prepared by the Applicant
dated received April 1, 1996; and to the Acoustical Analysis prepared by Environtech Consultants, dated
received December 18, 1996, by the City of Dublin Planning Department and on file. [PL, PW]
The Parcel Map for Tentative Parcel Map 6879 must be approved by the Public Works Director and
recorded before the Final Map for Tentative Map 6822 may be approved by the City and recorded. [PW]
The Applicant shall comply with all applicable City of Dublin Typical Public Works Conditions of
Approval for Subdivisions. In the event of a conflict between the Public Works Typical Conditions of
Approval for Subdivisions and these Conditions, these conditions shall prevail. (see Attachment 2)
[PW]
The approval of this Tentative Map shall be pursuant to the term set forth in the Development
Agreement approved by the City of Dublin on __., 1996, and recorded on ___, 1996. The
California Creekside Tentative Map shall expire ., 2001, unless the agreement is terminated at an
earlier date, then the approval shall expire at the standard time of two and one half (2 1/2) years as set
forth in the Dublin Municipal Code and in the regulations of Section 66452.6 of the Subdivision Map
Act. In the event of conflict between the terms of the Development Agreement and the following
conditions, the terms of the Development Agreement shall prevail. [PW, PL].
PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL:
The Developer shall prove to the City that this subdivision is protected from a 100-year storm event,
especially from waters in Tassajara Creek. The finished floor elevations must be one foot above 100-
year flood. [PW]
The two streets along Dublin Boulevard shall align with the two entrances into the shopping center
across Dublin Boulevard. [PW]
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Dedications of street rights-of-way along Dublin Boulevard, the Transit Spine and the public streets
shown on the Tentative Map shall be included in the Final Map. [PW]
Any easements now existing on the site, and not to be part of the proposed utility and street
improvements, shall be abandoned and removed prior to approval of the Final Map. [PW]
All utilities shall be underground, with the exception of transformer vaults in Townhouse portion of
development. In areas where the joint trench will be constructed, the Final map shall include a ten (10)
foot Public Utilities Easement behind the street rights-of-way.. (108, 109, 228) [PW]
Developer shall provide documentation that electric, gas, and telephone service can be provided to the
subdivision. (107)[PL]
Applicant shall provide Public Utility Easements per requirements of the Public Works Director and/or
public utility companies as necessary to serve this area with utility services. [PW]
A current title report and copies of the recorded deed of all parties having any recorded title interest in
the property to be divided, copies of the deeds and the Final Maps for adjoining properties and
easements shall be submitted at the time of the submission of the final subdivision maps, if the Director
of Public Works deems necessary. [PW]
The Final Map and improvement plans shall be substantially in accordance with the Tentative Map
prepared by Ruggieri-Jensen and Associates dated received April 2, 1996, unless otherwise modified by
the conditions contained herein. [PW]
The common open space areas shall be shown as lettered lots on the final map(s). [PW]
PRIOR TO GRADING PERMIT APPROVAL:
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Permits shall be required for oversized and/or overweight construction loads coming to and leaving the
site. If soil is to be imported or exported from the site, a haul route plan shall be submitted to the City
for review and approval. [PW]
All construction traffic may be subject to specific routing as determined by the Public Works Director,
in order to minimize construction interference with regional non-project traffic movement. (268) [PW]
As part of the grading permit application, subdivider shall submit a Construction Impact Reduction Plan.
Said Plan shall include those items addressed as a concern in the Program EIR, in particular, Mitigation
Measures 3.11/1 through 3.11/4 and 3.11/7. (269 and 270)[PL, PW]
Prior to approval of the grading plans, Applicant shall prepare a Geotechnical Report covering this site
for review by the City, and shall design the grading plan to the recommendations outlined in the
geotechnical investigation report on the plans and notes for the project and as required by the City's
Grading Ordinance (as a minimum). (184, 198)[PW]
Developer shall prepare plans for the periodic inspection and maintenance of subsurface drainage
features, and the removal and disposal of materials deposited in surface drains and catch basins.
(199)[PW]
Developer shall prepare and submit a Construction Noise Management Program, to the satisfaction of
the Community Development Director, that identifies measures proposed to minimize construction noise
impacts on existing residents, and shall ensure that construction or grading on the site complies with that
program. (263,264) [PL]
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Developer shall insure that stationary source emissions associated with project development are
minimized. This shall be accomplished by preparation of a written program to accomplish the
requirements of Mitigation Measure 3.11 / 12.0 of the Eastern Dublin EIR to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director prior to the issuance of a grading permit. (278)[PL]
Street name signs shall display the name of the street together with a City Standard shamrock logo.
Posts shall be galvanized steel pipe. A street sign/naming plan shall be submitted prior to application for
grading permit and shall be subject to the Public Works Director's review and approval. [PW]
Within 60 days prior to habitat modification, subdivider shall request that the City a biological survey
undertaken for the project site (Preconstruction Survey). Said Survey shall be prepared by a biologist (to
be approved and hired by the City prior to commencement of work). Said Survey shall examine whether
any sensitive species exist on or adjacent to the site and if they exist shall include protection plans for
the species. Subdivider shall be responsible for the cost of the Survey and Staff review of same.
Subdivider shall request that the survey be undertaken at least 60 days prior to the anticipated habitat
modification date so that City will have adequate time to ensure that the survey occurs at least 21 days
prior to anticipated habitat modification. Subdivider shall be responsible for implementing
recommendations of the Preconstruction Survey including any modifications to site design and to plans
to protect sensitive species that may be discovered as a result of the Survey. Determination of the
significance of the discovery shall be determined by the Community Development Director.(222, 230)
[PL]
Should any Kit Foxes be discovered on the site either during the preconstruction Survey or during
project construction, the subdivider shall be responsible for complying with the Kit Fox Protection Plan.
(219)[PL, PW]
Prior to commencement of any grading or construction activities adjacent to Tassajara Creek, temporary
fencing shall be installed along the eastern property line, effectively separating the site from Tassajara
Creek. Said fencing is to remain in place throughout the construction process. [PL, PW, B]
All of the plans, including Improvement Plans, Grading Plans, and subdivision maps, must be designed
to the City of Dublin's standards, pland, specifications, policies, and requirements, ussing standard City
title block and formats. Grading plans must be designed based on approved soil reports. In addition to
the civil engineer, a soils engineer must sign the grading plans. The soils engineer or his technical
representative must be present at all times during grading. All engineering plans must be designed and
signed by a Registered Civil Engineer. Plans must be prepared by a registered civil engineer and must
be to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, and after his approval original mylars or photo
mylars with three sets of blue prints must be submitted to the City. [PW]
The developer shall remove all trees including major root systems and other obstructions from building
sites that are necessary for public improvements or for public safety as directed by the Director of Public
Works. [PW]
Where finish grade of this property is in excess of twenty-four (24") inches higher or lower than the
abutting property or adjacent lots within the subdivision, a retaining wall or other suitable solution
acceptable to the Director of Public Works shall be required and any fence or wall shall be measured
from the top of grade on the higher side of the retaining wall or slope. [PW]
Prior to approval by the City of a grading permit or a site development permit, the locations and widths
of all proposed easement dedications for water and sewer lines shall be submitted to and approved by
DSRSD. [DSR]
The Developer shall supply the Planning Department with a copy of the Developer's Phase 1 and Phase
2 environmental assessment studies prior to issuance of a grading permit. All remediation required by
those studies shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the Director of Public works prior to
Improvement Plan approval [PL, PW]
PRIOR TO IMPROVEMENT PLAN APPROVAL:
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The Developer shall submit a replacement Tentative Map showing an alternative provision for
incorporating lots B, C and D into the adjacent residential lots. This alternative provision will be
utilized and the maintenance of these areas will be the responsibility of the owner of the residential lot of
which they are a part if the City does not accept responsibility for lots B, C, and D. [PL]
The circular island at the intersection of"A" and "B" streets shall have raised dot approach islands to
preclude drivers making left-hand tums from short-cutting the path around the island. [PW]
A signage plan for the circular island intersection of"A" and "B" streets shall be prepared to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. [PL]
A detailed fencing/wall plan for the sound wall along Dublin Boulevard shall be submitted with the
improvement plans for the first phase of development. The design, height and location of the
fences/walls shall be subject to approval of the Community Development Director. [PW]
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The Dublin Boulevard section shall be widened four (4) feet approaching each of the three public street
entrances to allow right-tm lanes. [PW]
This project shall dedicate and construct the ultimate north half of Dublin Boulevard along the Project
boundary, consisting generally of three 12 foot travel lanes, one 8 foot bike lane, a 24 foot wide
landscaped median island (with curbs)and a minimum 30 foot wide setback area which shall include
curb, gutter, and a 12 foot wide trail and landscaping. Transitions shall be provided at the west an~ east
ends of the project from the new roadway section to existing Dublin Boulevard. Two of the 12 foot
travel lanes and the median improvements are Oversized Improvements for which the county shall
receive a credit under the terms of the Development Agreement for this project.
This project shall also dedicate and construct the Transit Spine along the Project boundary to include a
14 foot travel lane, 6 foot bike lane, and an 8 foot parking lane on the south portion of the street and a 20
foot travel lane on the north portion of the street. A 30 foot wide landscaped median island (with curbs)
shall be constructed along the centerline of the right-of-way. The south half improvements shall include
gutter, landscaping and sidewalk, the north half improvements shall include headerboard and earth
drainage ditch. County shall receive credit for dedication of 38 feet of right-of-way, 16 feet of road
improvements, and 14 feet of landscaped median, under the terms of the Development Agreement for
this project. [PW]
The developer shall consult with the Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) and provide
bus turnouts and shelter per LAVTA's and the City's standards and the City shall approve requested
locations. (7, 60) [PW]
The storm drainage system shall provide for all in-tract drainage, as well as through drainage. The plans
shall incorporate watersheds and major storm drains as depicted on the Brian Kangas Foulk master
drainage plan and/or any other study acceptable to the City for this area. (8) [PW]
A trail (part of the regional trail system) shall be incorporated into and as part of the sidewalk system
along the Dublin Boulevard frontage. [PW]
The landscaped areas of the Townhouse portion of the project shall have laterals installed to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works to enable future recycled water connection in addition to
potable water connection. Recycled water lines shall be installed shall be installed to serve the Dublin
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Boulevard, Transit Spine and Collector Street frontages and to serve landscaping along the west side of
Tassajara Creek. All landscaped areas shall be subject to the City's Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance. [PW]
Developer shall improve the collector street with the Project along the west boundary of the Project
between Dublin Boulevard and the Transit Spine. The collector street shall generally include a paved
area 40 feet from face of curb (east side) to face of headerboard (west side), with sidewalk, landscaping
and curb and gutter on the east side of the street and headerboard and earth drainage ditch on the west
side of the street. [PW]
The Developer shall work with the Developer of the adjacent Developer's Diversified shopping center to
provide adequate access and utility connections, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director. [PW]
The improvement plans for this Tentative Subdivision Map shall be prepared by a registered civil
engineer and all public improvements shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Ordinances,
standards and requirements of the City of Dublin. [PW]
Where decorative paving is installed in public streets, a Decorative Paving Plan shall be prepared to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works prior to approval of Improvement Plans. Pre-formed traffic
signal loops shall be used under the decorative paving. Where possible, irrig.ation laterals shall not be
placed under the decorative paving. Maintenance costs of the decorative pawng shall be included in a
landscape and lighting maintenance assessment district or other funding mechanism acceptable to the
City Manager. [PW, ADM]
Project Applicant shall submit a utilities service report to the City prior to Public Improvement Plan
approval. (110) [PW, PL]
Provide the two handicap parking spaces for the recreation/pool area in the parking bay of the
Townhouse portion of development. [PL]
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS:
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A plot plan for each single family residential lot shall be submitted and approved by the Community
Development Director before approval of building permits for the respective lot. Said plot plan shall
include pad elevations, setbacks, lot drainage and street utility locations. [PL]
The developer shall contract with the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) to provide water,
wastewater and recycled water to the site. The plans for these facilities shall be reviewed and approved
by DSRSD. [PL, DSR]
This project is subject to the payment of drainage fees through the City of Dublin to Alameda County
Flood Control District, Zone 7, for off-site major drainage channel improvement work. [PL, Zone 7]
Prior to issuance of any building permit, complete improvement plans shall be submitted to DSRSD that
conform to the requirements of the DSRSD Code, the DSRSD "Standard Procedures, Specifications and
Drawings for Design and Installation of Water and Wastewater Facilities", all applicable DSRSD Master
Plans and policies and all Recycled Water Design and Construction Standards. [DSR]
Prior to issuance by the City of any Building Permit, all utility connection fees, plan checking fees,
inspection fees, permit fees and fees associated with a wastewater discharge permit shall be paid to
DSRSD in accordance with the rates and schedules established in the DSRSD Code. [DSR]
Prior to issuance by the City of any Building Permit, all improvement plans for DSRSD facilities shall
be signed by the District Engineer. Each drawing of improvement plans shall contain a signature block
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for the District Engineer indicating approval of the sanitary sewer or water facilities shown. Prior to
approval by the District Engineer, the Applicant shall pay all required DSRSD fees, and provide an
engineer's estimate of construction costs for the sewer and water systems, a performance bond, a one-
year maintenance bond, and a comprehensive general liability insurance policy in the amounts and forms
that are acceptable to DSRSD. The Applicant shall allow at least 15 working days for final
improvement drawing review by DSRSD before signature by the District Engineer. [DSR]
No sewerline or water line construction shall be permitted unless the proper utility construction permit
has been issued by DSRSD. A construction permit will only be issued after all of the items in condition
5 above have been satisfied. [DSR]
PRIOR TO THE FINALING OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS:
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Dublin Boulevard shall be widened four (4) feet approaching each of the three public street entrances within
this project to allow right turn lanes. [PW]
The Developer shall be responsible for payment of traffic impact fees, traffic impact fees to reimburse
P'~easanton for freeway interchanges, public facilities fees, noise mitigation fees, school impact fees, fire
impact fees, affordable housing in-lieu fees, specific plan implementation fees, regional transportation fees,
and any other fees as noted in the Development Agreement. The Tri-Valley Transportation Council is
presently studying the development of a Regional Transportation Impact Fee. If this fee is adopted by the
City of Dublin, or incorporated into Dublin's Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee prior to building permits
being issued, then the unissued building permits shall be subject to the new or revised fee. The TIF will be
calculated at the time of Finaling of any Building permit. (45-54, 58, 286) [PW, PL]
The County shall widen existing Tassajara Road from Dublin Boulevard to 1-580 to four lanes at the time
average daily traffic (ADT) on this segment of Tassajara Road exceeds 15,000 vehicles unless Tassajma
Road has already been widened by another Eastern Dublin developer. If constructed by the County, the
County shall receive credit against the Traffic Impact Fee for Eastern Dublin pursuant to the Development
Agreement for this project. [PW]
Developer is responsible for installing traffic signals at Tassajara Road and Dublin Boulevard together with
left-turn lane, and for installing traffic signals at Dublin Boulevard and Hacienda Drive together with a left
turn lane, unless the signals have already been installed by the developer of the Tri-Valley Crossings
Project. The developer shall provide traffic signal pre-emption systems (Opticom) at the intersections where
signals are required by the Director of Public Works. (65)[PW]
Developer shall submit a Plan Line and Striping Plan for Dublin Boulevard and the Transit Spine to the
Public Works Director for review and approval. The Plan shall show interim lane configurations and
transitions, and shall provide adequate street width to allow two-way left-mm lanes. [PW]
The developer shall widen the existing Dublin Boulevard or extend the new alignment for Dublin Boulevard
from the BART easterly access road to Hacienda Drive (at Dublin Boulevard adjacent to the Tri-Valley
Crossings Project) to four lanes if this Project begins construction after the Tri-Valley Crossings Project (or
any phase of it) and the Dublin Ranch Phase 1 Project (PA 95-030) have been constructed. If constructed as
part of this Project, the County shall receive credit against the Traffic Impact fee for the forgoing
improvements pursuant to the Development Agreement for this project. [PW]
The developer waives any right to protest the inclusion of the property or any portion of it in a Landscape
and Lighting Assessment District or similar assessment district, and further waives any right to protest the
annual assessment for that District. The developer shall prepare a plan for dissemination of information
relating to the possible formation of a Landscape and Lighting Assessment District to prospective
homebuyers. Said information shall be included in model home sales literature and as part of required
Department of Real Estate disclosure documents. The plan for dissemination of information shall be
approved by the Community Development Director prior to final inspection. [PL]
The Developer shall install a 6 foot high fence at the top of bank of Tassajara Creek subject to approval by
the Director of Public Works prior to occupancy of the first dwelling. Fencing other than six-foot black
vinyl-clad fencing, such as decorative metal fencing, is acceptable to Zone 7 provided that the City, or
another entity, is responsible for upkeep and repair. [PL, Zone 7]
The applicant shall confer with local postal authorities to determine the required type of mail units and
provide a letter from the Postal Service stating their satisfaction at the time of approval of the Final Map.
Specific locations for such units shall be to the satisfaction of the Postal Service and the Dublin Planning
Department. [PL]
STORM WATER RUNOFF/POLLUTION
The developer shall demonstrate to the Director of Public Works that the development meets the
requirements of the City of Dublin's "Best Management Practices" to mitigate storm water pollution.
(171) [PW]
Pursuant to requirements of Federal law, a NPDES permit shall be obtained from the RWQCB, and any
terms of the permit shall be implemented, if applicable.(172) [PW]
FIRE
1. The Developer shall comply with all conditions of the Dougherty Regional Fire Authority included in the
letter to Dennis Carrington from that agency dated March 27, 1996. [DRFA]
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Fire access between residences shall be controlled by fences and adequate gates to prevent unauthorized
pedestrian traffic. (70)[F, PO]
Applicant shall submit a projected timeline for project completion to the Dublin Police Services
Department, to allow estimation of staffing requirements.(66, 70)[PO]
ALAMEDA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT, ZONE 7
The legal responsibility fbr maintenance and the liability for flood damage caused by inadequate
maintenance of this reach of Tassajara Creek remains with the owner. Zone 7 will not maintain any
flood control facilities it does not own in fee title. [Zone 7]
A minimum setback of 20 feet from (a) top of bank, or (b) a 2.0 (horizontal) to a 1 (vertical) projection
from the toe of the arroyo to the top of ground (whichever is greater) should be provided. No buildings
or permanent structures should be constructed within this setback area. [Zone 7]
To avoid overbank erosion, the area adjacent to the flood control right-of-way should be graded to drain
away from the creek and to the on-site stom~ drain system. [Zone 7]
Drainage entering the creek should enter through reinforced concrete pipes and be protected with outfall
structures such as shown on Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
(ACFC&WCD) Standard Drawing SF-605. [Zone 7]
Special Drainage Area 7-1 was established by the ACFC&WCD Board (Resolution 6922, May 17,
1966) to provide for a program of flood control improvements along the major streams and arroyos
within Zone 7 of ACFC&WCD. Ordinance No. 53 of the Alameda County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District prescribes fees and charges within SDA 7-1 to be collected at the time of issuance
of a building or use permit. The fees and charges so collected are used to finance SDA 7-1 flood control
improvements~ [Zone 7]
Known water wells without a documented intent of future use, filed with Zone 7, are to be destroyed
prior to any demolition or construction activity in accordance with a well destruction permit obtained
from Zone 7. Other wells encountered prior to or during construction are to be treated similarly. [Zone
7]
Ensure that recycled water projects meet any applicable salt mitigation requirements of Zone 7. (141)
[PW]
The applicant shall comply with all Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District -
Zone 7 Flood Control requirements and applicable fees. [Zone 7, PW]
DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT (DSRSD)
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All mains shall be sized to provide sufficient capacity to accommodate future flow demands in addition
to each development project's demand. Layout and sizing of mains shall be in conformance with
DSRSD utility master planning. [DSR]
Sewers shall be designed to operate by gravity flow to DSRSD's existing sanitary sewer system.
Pumping of sewage is discouraged and may only be allowed under extreme circumstances following a
case by case review with DSRSD staff. Any pumping station will require specific review and approval
by DSRSD of preliminary design reports, design criteria, and final plans and specifications. The
DSRSD reserves the right to require payment of present worth 20 year maintenance costs as well as
other conditions within a separate agreement with the Applicant for any project that requires a pumping
station. [DSR]
Domestic and fire protection waterline systems for Tracts or Commercial Developments shall be
designed to be looped or interconnected to avoid dead end sections in accordance with requirements of
the DSRSD Standard Specifications and sound engineering practice. [DSR]
DSRSD policy requires public water and sewer lines to be located in public streets rather than in off-
street locations to the fullest extent possible. If unavoidable, public sewer or water easements must be
established over the alignment of each public sewer or water line in an off-street or private street
location to provide access for future maintenance and/or replacement. [DSR]
All easement dedications for DSRSD facilities shall be by separate instrument irrevocably offered to
DSRSD or by offer of dedication on the Final Map. [DSR]
Prior to approval by the City for recordation, the Final Map shall be submitted to and approved by
DSRSD for easement locations, widths, and restrictions. [DSR]
The Applicant shall hold DSRSD, its Board of Directors, commissions, employees, and agents of
DSRSD harmless and indemnify the same from any litigation, claims, or fines resulting from completion
of the project. [DSR]
Applicant shall coordinate off-site and on-site potable and recycled water and sewer pipeline
construction with the following project activities:
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a. Santa Rita Water and Sewer Improvements as shown in the "Project Manual for the Construction
of Santa Rita Water and Sewer Improvements", March 1996, by G. S. Dodson and Associates, as may be
amended, except as otherwise provided within these Standard and Special Conditions. (Bid opening
scheduled April 5, 1996.) [DSR]
b. Dublin Boulevard widening and improvements within vicinity of the proposed Tri-Valley
Crossings project. This project includes reaches of potable and recycled water mains that will need to be
extended east in order to serve the subject development. [DSR]
Potable and recycled water facilities and sewer facilities shall be constructed as required by DSRSD
Major Infrastructure Policy (Board Resolution 29-94) and in conformance with DSRSD Master
Planning. Developer must additionally apply for and construct potable and recycled water pipelines and
facilities sufficient to serve this project on Dublin Boulevard from Hacienda Drive east to the eastern
project site entrance road in accordance with Standard Conditions 1,2,4,5, and 9-12 above and DSRSD
Standards and requirements. Applicant shall coordinate design, timing and phasing of construction of
on site water facilities with all required off site water facilities.
10.
All in-tract potable and recycled water and wastewater pipelines and facilities shall be constructed by the
owner/developer in accordance with all DSRSD requirements. [DSR]
11.
Requirement for dual piping to facilitate future recycled water use for landscaping purposes (City of
Dublin Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance) shall be met. [DSR]
Handicap Ramps
Handicap ramps must be placed at all curb and curb returns where sidewalks occur and conform to
Federal ADA and City of Dublin Standards. [PW]
Archaeology
Should any prehistoric or historic artifacts be exposed during excavation and construction operations,
works shall cease immediately and the City Planning Department shall be notified. A qualified
archaeologist shall be consulted to determine whether any such materials are significant prior to
resuming ground breaking construction activities. Standardized procedures for evaluating accidental
finds and discovery of human remains shall be followed as prescribed in Appendix K of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. [PL, PW, BI
Hold Harmless
The subdivider shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Dublin and its agents, officers,
and employees, from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Dublin or its agents, officers,
or employees, to attack, set aside, void, or annul, an approval of the City of Dublin or its advisory
agency, appeal board, Planning Commission, City Council, Community Development Director, Zoning
Administrator, or any other department, committee, or agency of the City concerning a subdivision or
other development which actions is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code
Section 66499.37; provided, however, that the subdivider's or permittee's duty to so defend, indemnify,
and hold harmless shall be subject to the City's promptly notifying the subidivider or permitee of any
said claim, action, or proceeding and the City's full actions, or proceedings. [PL]
CC&R' s/Maintenance/Homeowner' s Association
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) shall be established for this development. The
CC&R's shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior to the recordation of the
Final Map to assure that: [PL]
a. A Homeowner's Association is established for the Townhouse portion of this development
complete with Bylaws.
b. There is adequate provision for at least the maintenance, in good repair, of all commonly owned
facilities, property and landscaping, including but not limited to open space areas, lighting, recreation
facilities, landscape and irrigation facilities, fencing, and drainage and erosion control improvements.
c. The parking of recreational vehicles between a building and a public street and along a public
street shall not occur. Recreational Vehicles are defined as a vehicle, whether towed or self-propelled on
its own chassis or attached to the chassis of another vehicle and designed or used for temporary
dwelling, recreational or sporting purposes. The term includes, but is not limited to, travel trailers,
pickup campers, camping trailers, motor coach homes, converted trucks and busses, and boats and
trailers. [PL]
d. The landscaping and irrigation in the Single Family portion of the development shall be
maintained and kept in good order by the resident and/or owner of each residence.
The applicant shall comply with the City's proposed Wildfire Management Plan for covering long-term
maintenance of the urban/open-space interface. The Plan requirements shall be incorporated into the
CC&R's for the project. If a Wildfire Management Plan has not been adopted prior to approving the
CC&R's for the project, the applicant shall provide a project specific wildfire management plan and
shall submit this plan prior to recordation of the Final Map. (17, 75, 77) [F, PL, PW]
Developer is responsible for landscape and lighting maintenance through Lighting and Landscaping
Maintenance Assessment Districts or any other method of maintaining the landscaping and lighting
approved as part of this project. [PL]
Bonds
A faithful performance bond or securities that are 100% of Improvement costs, and a labor and material
bond or securities that are 50% of Improvement costs, must be provided prior to issuing any grading
and/or improvement permits. Improvement costs will include street, drainage, grading, backfill of
utilities, and landscaping cost to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. [PW, ADM]
Labor and materials bond will be released after City's acceptance of improvements. The Performance
bond will be released one year after acceptance of improvements and after all defects have been repaired.
The Developer, with the approval of the Director of Public Works, has the option of providing a
Maintenance Bond after acceptance of improvements by the City in the amount of 25% of improvement
costs. This will serve instead of the Faithful Performance Bond. Prior to release of the Faithful
Performance Bond or the Maintenance Bond, all improvements and landscaping shall be installed and
established per approved plans and a declaration by the project civil engineer that the finished graded
building pads are within + 0.1 feet in elevation of those shown on approved plans. [PW, ADM]
Encroachment Permit
An encroachment permit shall be secured from the Public Works Director for any work done within the
public right-of-way where this work is not covered under the improvement plans. [PW]
Phased Occupancy Plan
If occupancy is requested to occur in phases, then all physical improvements within each phase shall be
required to be completed prior to occupancy of units within that phase except for items specifically
excluded in an approved Phased Occupancy Plan, or minor hand work items, approved by the Planning
Department. The Phased Occupancy Plan shall be submitted for Community Development Director
review and approval a minimum of 45 days prior to the request for occupancy of any unit covered by
said Phased Occupancy Plan. Any phasing shall provide for adequate vehicular access to all lots in each
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phase, and shall substantially conform to the intent and purpose of the subdivision approval. No
individual unit shall be occupied until the adjoining area is finished, safe, accessible, provided with all
reasonably expected services and amenities, and separated from remaining additional construction
activity. Subject to approval of the Community Development Director, the completion of landscaping
may be deferred due to inclement weather with the posting of a bond for the value of the deferred
landscaping and associated improvements. [PL, B]
Prior to the sale of any unit within a phase, the Applicant/Developer shall obtain a written
acknowledgment (secured from the individual property owner) acknowledging the continuance of
construction activity within the unoccupied phases of the project. The written acknowledgment shall
include a statement that the property owner has reviewed and understands the phasing plan and the
associated Conditions of Approval. Said acknowledgment is subject to City Attorney review and
approval. The Applicant/Developer shall keep a copy of said written acknowledgment on file and shall
submit the original signed acknowledgment to the Planning Department within three (3) days upon
request of the Community Development Director. If the Applicant/Developer fails to comply, the
Community Development Director may require the submittal of the written acknowledgment prior to
release of occupancy of any future units and/or future phases. [PL, ADM, B]
Noise Mitigation
Developer shall install six-foot high airtight patio fencing in the four townhouses nearest to Dublin
Boulevard. Barrier height is in reference to the patio floor. [PL, B]
Glass sections of the building elevations facing Dublin Boulevard shall provide a sound insulation equal
to that required to meet an STC (Sound Transmission Class) rating of 27. This applies to glass sections
in buildings on lots adjacent to the south property line as shown in Figure 3 of the "Acoustical Analysis
of The California Creekside Project In the City of Dublin" dated October 11, 1995, prepared by
Environtech Consultants. The requirement applies to the complete operable (or fixed) assembly
including frames and seals. The specified ratings assume that windows do not occupy more than 35% of
the exterior wall area or of the floor area of a given living space. [PL, B]
Mechanical ventilation acceptable to the Building Department shall be provided for units on the south
and west side of the development as shown in Figure 4 of the Acoustical Analysis for the project to
assure habitability in accordance with Title 24 and the Uniform Building Code. Windows for these units
shall be operable. Exterior doors for these units shall be one and three-quarters inch thick solid core
doors with full perimeter seals. All frames and seals for these units shall be thoroughly caulked with
resilient caulking and weather-stripped to prevent air leaks. Kitchen and bathroom vents for these units
shall be provided with exterior or interior dampers. [PL, B]
General
The Developer shall ensure that areas undergoing grading and all other construction activity are watered
or other dust control measures used to prevent dust problems as conditions warrant or as directed by the
Director of Public Works. Further, the developer shall keep adjoining public streets and driveways free
and clean of project dirt, mud, materials and debris, and clean-up shall be made during the construction
period, as determined by the Public Works Director. (267)[PW]
Construction and grading operations shall be limited to weekdays, Monday through Friday, and non-City
holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Director of Public Works may approve
work on Saturday and hours beyond the above mentioned days and hours with the understanding that the
developer is responsible for the additional cost of the Public Works inspectors' overtime. [PL]
Any relocation of improvements or public facilities shall be accomplished at no expense to the City.
[PW]
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In submitting subsequent plans for review and approval, each set of plans shall have attached an
annotated copy of these Conditions of Approval. The notations shall clearly indicate how all Conditions
of Approval will be complied with. Construction plans will not be accepted without the annotated
conditions attached to each set of plans. The Applicant will be responsible for obtaining the approvals
of all participating non-City agencies prior to the issuance of building permits. [B]
Approval of this Tentative Map is subject to the Applicant securing approval from the City Council of
the proposed Development Agreement Amendment associated with this request. [PL]
The developer shall provide all homes with cable TV and telephone. [PL]
All water, gas, sewer, underground electric power, cable television or telephone lines and storm drain
facilities shall be installed before any paving, curb, gutter or sidewalk is installed or as approved by the
Director of Public Works. Utility stub connections to property boundaries shall be required unless
waived by the Director of Public Works in writing. [PW]
For production units the first lift of asphaltic concrete will be required by phase on the subdivision
streets prior to combustible construction. [PL]
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
This Site Development Review approval is for PA 95-048 establishes the design concepts and
regulations for the California Creekside development. Development pursuant to this Site Development
Review shall generally conform to the following plans and documents available and on file in the
Planning Department (some of the following items require revisions as noted in other Conditions
herein): Architectural Plans prepared by Kaufman & Broad for single family homes dated received
April 9, 1996, by the City of Dublin Planning Department, and for Townhouses dated Received
December 18, 1996, by the City of Dublin Planning Department; Site Plan and Preliminary
Landscaping Plan prepared by The Frisbee Planning Company dated Received April 2, 1996, by the City
of Dublin Planning Department stamped approved and o file. The Site Development Review shall also
generally conform to the Color and material board dated received December 18, 1995, on file in the City
of Dublin Planning Department; the written statement prepared by the Applicant dated received April 1,
1996; and Acoustical Analysis prepared by Environtech Consultants, dated received December 18,
1995, by the City of Dublin Planning Department, and on file.
Plotting Plans
Plotting Plans for each phase of the project shall be submitted by the Developer to the Planning
Department for approval by the Community Development Director prior to submitting for building
permits in each respective phase. [PL]
Plotting for Dwelling unit types in Phase 1 shall be as shown on the Plotting Plan dated received April
10, 1996. [PL]
Air Conditioning Units
Air conditioning units shall be screened from public view with materials compatible to the main building
and shall not be roof mounted. Units shall be permanently installed on concrete pads or other non-
movable materials to be approved by the Building Official and Community Development Director. [B,
PL]
Automatic Garage Door Openers
Automatic garage door openers shall be provided and shall be of a "roll-up type" for the Townhouse
portion of the project. Garage doors shall not intrude into the public right of way. [B, PL]
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Fencing
1. Construction/installation of common/shared fences for all side and rear yards shall be the responsibility
of the developer. [PL]
2. All wall or fence heights shall be a minimum 6 feet high (except in those locations where Section 8-
60.55 of the Zoning Ordinance requires lower fence heights) and shall be designed to insure clear vision
at all street intersections to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. [PW]
3. Fencing placed at the top of banks/slopes shall be provided with a minimum one foot level area on both
sides, in order to facilitate maintenance by the property owners. [PW, PL]
Street Lights
Street lights on arterial streets shall be the City Standard cobra head luminaries with galvanized poles.
Either standard City cobra head luminaires or decorative lights may be used on residential streets.
Decorative lights shall be designed so as to not shine into adjacent windows, shall be easily accessible
for purchase over a long period of time (e.g. 30 or more years), and shall be designed so that the
efficiency of the lights do not require close spacing to meet illumination requirements. A street lighting
plan demonstrating compliance with this condition shall be submitted prior to recordation of the Final
Map and shall be subject to the Public Works Director's review and approval. The type of residential
street lights used shall be acceptable to the Director of Public Works. [PW]
Parking
The developer shall provide parking as shown on the Site Plan and Preliminary Landscape Plan dated
received April 2, 1996, by the Dublin Planning Department. All parking spaces shall be double-striped
with 4-inch wide stripes set approximately 2 feet apart as shown on the "Typical Parking Striping
Detail" (Attachment 5). Handicapped, visitor, employee and compact parking spaces shall be
appropriately identified on the pavement. [PL]
Police
Except as may be specifically provided for within the General Provisions for PA 95-019, development
shall comply with the City of Dublin Site Development Review Standard Conditions, and with the City
of Dublin Residential Security requirements (Attachments 3 and 6). [PO, PL, B]
Landscaping
The Applicant shall, prior to issuance of building permits or according to the requirements of the Phased
Occupancy Plan, whichever is first, submit a Final Landscaping and Irrigation Plan stamped and
approved by the Director of Public Works and the Community Development Director and Dougherty
Regional Fire Authority while this project is adjacent to wildfire areas. That plan should generally
conform to the Site Plan and Preliminary Landscape Plan (Exhibit A) prepared by The Frisbee Planning
Company, dated received April 2, 1996. It must reflect the revised project design shown on the
Tentative Map dated received April 2, 1996. Plans shall indicate the general plant palette proposed
including the number of plants, a description of the type of plants, their rate of growth, size in 3-5 years,
mature size, container size at time of planting, both common and botanical names, and indicate planting
and staking details (all trees shall be double staked). The Final Landscape and Irrigation Plan shall also
include, but not be limited to, the following items: [PL]
a. Street tree varieties of a minimum 15 gallon size shall be planted along all street
frontages as shown on the Landscaping Plan. Exact tree locations and varieties shall be reviewed
and approved by the Community Development Director. Trees planted within, or adjacent to,
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sidewalks or curbs shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval by the
Community Development Director and the Public Works Director. [PL, PW]
b. Landscaping at street intersections shall be such that sight distance is not obstructed.
Except for trees, landscaping shall not be higher than 30 inches above the curb in these areas.
[PW, PL]
c. Shrub, vine, espalier, perennial and groundcover varieties shall be reviewed and approved
by the Community Development Director. [PL]
d. Use fire-resistant or drought tolerant plant varieties in the plant palette. [PL, F]
Transformers, irrigation control boxes, backflow devices, valves, and the like shall be enclosed in vaults,
fencing and/or painted out and landscaped, as determined acceptable to the Community Development
Director. Location of these items shall be indicated on the Final Landscape Plans. [PL]
The Applicant/Developer shall sign and submit a copy of the City of Dublin Standard Plan, Material,
Irrigation System and Maintenance Agreement (Attachment 4) prior to the occupancy of any units. [PL]
The Applicant/Developer shall ensure that the Final Landscaping and Irrigation Plan conforms to the
City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. [PL]
Standards
Prior to final approval allowing occupancy of any new home the physical condition of the subdivision
and the lot where the home is located shall meet minimum health, design and safety standards including,
but not limited to the following:
The streets providing access to the home shall be complete to allow for safe traffic movements to
and from the home. [PL]
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All traffic striping and control signing on streets providing access to the home shall be in place.
[PW]
c. All street name signs on streets providing access to the homes shall be in place. [PL]
All street lights on streets providing access to the homes shall be energized and functioning.
[PW]
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All repairs to the street curb, gutter and sidewalk which may create a hazard shall be required or
any non-hazardous repairs shall be complete and bonded for. [PW]
f. The homes shall have a back-lighted illuminated house number. [PL]
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The lot shall be finish graded and final grading inspection shall have been approved by the
Building Department. [B]
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All sewer clean-outs, water meter boxes and other utility boxes shall be set to grade to the
approval of the Director of Public Works. [PW]
The homes shall have received all necessary inspections and have final approval by the Building
Department to allow occupancy. [BI
All fire hydrants in streets providing access to the homes shall be operable to City and DRFA
standards.[DRFA]
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All streets providing access to the homes shall be improved to an adequate width and manner to
allow for fire engine circulation to the approval of the Director of Public Works and DRFA.
[PW, DRFA]]
All front yards of single family dwellings shall be landscaped. All common areas of the
Townhouse portion of the project shall be landscaped by phase. [PL]
m. All mail-box units shall be at the back of the curb. [PL]
No three car single garages shall be located on a comer lot (three car duplex garages are
permissible.) [PL]
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Exterior lighting shall be provided for stairwells, and dwelling entrances, and shall be of a design
and placement so as not to cause glare onto adjoining properties. [PL]
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Lighting used after daylight hours shall be adequate to provide for security needs. (Photometrics
and lighting plans for the site shall be submitted to the Planning Department and Dublin Police
Services for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits). [PL, PO, B]
Glare/Reflective Finishes
The use of reflective finishes on building exteriors is prohibited. In order to control the effects of glare
within this subdivision, reflective glass shall not be used on all east facing windows. [PL]
General
The refuse collection areas within the project shall be reviewed by the garbage service provider to ensure
that adequate space is provided to accommodate collection and sorting of petrucible solid waste as well
as source-separated recyclable materials generated by the residents of the project. (279)[PL]
The Developer shall comply with applicable Dougherty Regional Fire Authority, Public Works
Department, Dublin Police Service, Alameda County Flood Control District Zone 7 and Dublin San
Ramon Services District requirements. IF, PW, PO, Z7, DSR, PL]
To apply for building permits, the Applicant shall submit six (6) sets of construction plans to the
Building Department for plan check. Each set of plans shall have attached an annotated copy of these
Conditions of Approval. The notations shall clearly indicate how all Conditions of Approval will or
have been complied with. Construction plans will not be accepted without the annotated resolutions
attached to each set of plans. The Applicant will be responsible for obtaining the approvals of all
participating non-City agencies prior to the issuance of building permits. [B]
Approval of the Site Development Review shall be valid for one year, until April 16, 1997. If
construction has not commenced by that time, this approval shall be null and void. The approval period
for Site Development Review may be extended six (6) additional months (Applicant must submit a
written request for the extension prior to the expiration date of the Site Development Review) by the
Community Development Director upon determination that the Conditions of Approval remain adequate
to assure that the above stated findings of approval will continue to be met. [PL]
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The SDR will be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
Any violation of the terms or conditions of this permit shall be subject to citation. [PL]
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 1996.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Jennings, Lockhart, Geist and Johnson
None
Commissioner Zika
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