HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 119-97 GPA Policy RESOLUTION NO. 119 - 97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT POLICY
WI:rEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is important to establish criteria to judge the
progress of a General Plan Amendment once the City Council has initiated such a study; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City of Dublin to have applicants demOnstrate by their
actions that the proposed amendment is proceeding towards completing formal applications; and
WHEREAS, a reasonable time Should be afforded applicants to start necessary planning and
environmental studies leading up to the filing of a formal application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the attached
General Plan Amendment Policy (Exhibit A), and Staff is authorized to utilize said policy in dealing with
all requests for General Plan Amendment in the future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Plan Amendment .applicants shall pay for all
processing costs involved with the General Plan Amendment policy.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 1997.
AYES:
NOES: Councilmember Burton
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmembers Barnes, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor Houston
ATTEST,~f~ ~ /
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CITY OF DUBLIN
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
(GPA)
POLICY
PURPOSE- From time to time, various applicants file requests for consideration of a General
Plan Amendment for properties in the City and adopted sphere of influence. This
policy identifies what is required of the applicant after a GPA study has been
authorized and related time tables.
REQUIRED ACTIONS BY GPA APPLICANT WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF
AUTHORIZATION
Start Planning and Environmental Studies
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
I3
Determine what kind of project should be considered
Begin environmental reconnaissance analysis of site
Start land use feasibility of proposed uses and the
benefits of the project to the City
Contact staff about the applicant's planning team
Begin discussing alternatives with staff
Give staff a written monthly report on progress related to activity
2. File a completed General Plan Amendment application and Environmental Checklist
a)
b)
c)
Prepare and submit application for a General Plan Change
Complete environmental checklist regarding the proposed change
Pay appropriate fees for staff review
At the end of six months, staffwill return to the City Council to report on progress. Staff will
identify whether monthly written reports and/or GP applications have been filed in the past six
months in accordance with 1 and 2 above.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION AT 6 MONTHS REVIEW
The City Council, by minute order, will direct staff to continue to Process the affected GPA or
will rescind its previous action authorizing the GPA based on compliance with the steps
identified above.
dated: October 7, 1997
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· EXHIBIT A