HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 131-97 NegDecl Park Sierra RESOLUTION NO. 131 - 97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~ CITY OF DUBLIN
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PA 97-019
PARK SIERRA APARTMENT PROJECT, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT,
PD REZONING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
WHEREAS, Shea Properties has submitted applications to the City of Dublin requesting approval of
a General Plan Amendment, Planned Development Rezoning and Site Development Review to allow the
construction of 209 apartment units with parking, landscaping, recreational fa 'etlities and other associated
improvements in a PD Zoning District, generally located on the west side of Dougherty Road at the former
Southern Pacific Railroad tracks; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and
City environmental regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for potential environmental
impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study attached to this Resolution and incorporated by reference, was
conducted for this project with the finding that with the incorporation of mitigation measures into the
proposed project, there would be no significant effects on the environment; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration reflecting the independent judgment of the City
Council has been prepared for this application and is on file in the Dublin Planning Department; and
WltEREAS, the Planning Commission did review and use their independent judgment to
recommend City Council approval of the Mitigate Negative Declaration by Resolution No. 97-21 at a
public hearing held on October 14, 1997; and
WI~EREAS, the Dublin City Council did review and by Resolution No. 131-97 consider the
Mitigated Negative Declaration at a public hearing held on November 4, 1997; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared for this project and
is attached to this Resolution and incorporated by reference; and
NOW, TItEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED TItAT TIlE Dublin City Council does hereby find
that:
A. The Park Sierra Apartment project application will not have a significant effect on the
environment with the application of identified mitigation measures, based on a review of the Initial Study
and public testimony.
B. The Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with State and local
environmental laws and guideline regulations.
C. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is complete and adequate.
BE IT FURTI~R RESOLVED THAT ~ City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby adopt
the Mitigated Negative Declaration for PA 97-019, Park Sierra Apartment Project.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1997.
AYES: Councilmembers Burton, Howard, Lockhart and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmember Barnes
None
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