HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso 95-02 PA94-001 Rec CC S.RitaCml PD RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AND ESTABLISH FINDINGS AND GENERAL
PROVISIONS FOR A PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING CONCERNING
PA 94-001 SANTA RITA COMMERCIAL CENTER
WHEREAS, Homart Development Co., a Delaware Corporation, and the Surplus Property Authority of the
County of Alameda (Applicants), are requesting a Planned Development Rezoning to establish General Provisions and
Development Regulations for a 75+ acre portion of APN 946-15-1-4 (pot); and
WHEREAS, Homart Development Co., a Delaware Corporation, and the Surplus Property Authority of the
County of Alameda (Applicants), have submitted a Land Use and Development Plan as required by Section 8.31-13 of the
Zoning Ordinance which meets the requirements of said section; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold three public hearings on said application on December 19, 1994,
January 3, 1995 and January 17, 1995; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") and a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 94113020) has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, with the inclusion of mitigation measures and conditions of approval, it has been determined that the
project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planmng Commission recommend City
Council approval of the application 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 find that:
The Planned Development Rezone will be appropriate for the subject property in terms of providing a range
of permitted and conditionally permitted uses which will be compatible with existing vacant and proposed
commercial, office and residential uses in the immediate vicinity, and which enhances development of the
Specific Plan area; and
The Planned Development Rezoning will not have a substantial adverse affect on health or safety or be
substantially detrimental to the public welfare or be injurious to property or public improvement as all
applicable regulations will be met; and
The Planned Development Rezoning will not overburden public services as the Dublin San Ramon Services
District has stated that public services are available; and
The Planned Development Rezoning will be consistent with the policies of the Dublin General Plan and the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan designation of General Commercial; and
The Planned Development Rezoning will provide efficient use of the land that includes preservation of
significant open areas and natural and topographic landscape features along Tassajara Creek with
minimum alteration of natural land forms; and
The Planned Development Rezoning will provide an environment that will encourage the use of common
open areas for neighborhood or community activities and other amenities through conditions of approval;
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The Planned Development Rezoning will create an attractive, efficient and safe environment through
conditions of approval; and
The Planned Development Rezoning will benefit the public necessity, convenience and general welfare and
is in conformance with Sections 8-31.0 to 8-31.19 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance; and
The Planned Development Rezoning will be compatible with and enhance the general development of the
area because it will be developed pursuant to conditions of approval and site development review; and
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The Planned Development Rezoning will create attractive, efficient and safe development because it will be
developed pursuant to conditions of approval and site development review.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the
City Council approve PA 94-001, Santa Rita Commercial Center Planned Development, subject to the following General
Provisions and Development Standards which constitute regulations for the use, improvement and maintenance of the 75+
acre parcel 946-15-1- 4.
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Intent: This approval is for Planned Development Rezone PA 94-001, Santa Rita Commercial Center.
This Planned Development District is established to provide for and regulate the development of the Santa Rita Commercial
Center. Development shall be generally consistent with the Land Use Development Plan which consists of the following
submittals:
A. Planned Development Rezone Application dated September 6, 1994; and
The "Conceptual Site Plan" dated September 23, 1994 which supersedes the document entitled
"Conceptual Site Plan" in the September 6, 1994 application.
2. The following principal uses are permitted in the PD District
A. Retail commercial establishments, including, but not limited to, the following:
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General Merchandise Store
Discount/Warehouse Retail Store
Clothing/Fashion Store
Shoe Store
Home Furnishing Store
Office Supply Store
Home Appliance/Electronics Store
Home Improvement Store
Music Store
Hobby/Special Interest Store
Gifts/Specialty Store
Jewelry and Cosmetic Store
Drug Store
Auto Parts Store
Toy Store
Book Store
Pet Supplies Store (including m-store veterinary clinic)
Sporting Goods Store
Grocery/Food Store
20. Automobile Service
and similar uses that sell goods based on price and quality.
B. Eating, drinking and entertainment establishments, including, but not limited to, the following:
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Restaurant
Wine or liquor bar with on-sale liquor license
Micro-brewery
Nightclub
Indoor movie theater
Delicatessen
Specialty Food
Bakery
Ice Cream Shop
Sandwich Shop
Video Arcade/Rentals
Drive-through Facilities, including restaurants
C. Office and service establishments including, but not limited to:
1. Bank/Savings and Loan
2. Real Estate/Title Office
3. Travel Agent
4. Legal
5. Accounting
6. Medical and Dental
7. Optometrist
8. Architect
9. Employment Agency
10. Hair/Beauty Salon
11. Cleaner and Dryer
12. Shoe Repair
13. Key Shop
14. Tailor
15. Athletic Club
16. Formal Wear/Rental
17. Other Administrative and Professional Office
18. Technology Access Center
19. Tele-Commuting Center
The following are conditional uses in the PD District and shall be permitted only if approved by the
Planning Commission:
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Community, religious and charitable institutional facilities
Public Facilities and uses
Veterinary Office
Recycling Center
In-patient and out-patient health facilities as licensed by the State Department of Health
Services
Gas Station
Outdoor food vendors
Automobile sales
Hotel/Motel
Any structure, circulation, parking, landscaping and signage shall be subject to Site Development Review
(pursuant to Section 8-95 of the Zoning Ordinance) unless zoning approval is granted upon the
determination that the construction constitutes a minor project and that the Building Permit plans are in
accord with the intent and objectives of the Site Development Review procedures.
Setbacks and Yards
Minimum Setbacks: The minimum perimeter setbacks for buildings, accessory structures, parking
areas, driveways and loading areas shall be as follows:
Along Interstate 580:20 feet from right-of-way.
Along Dublin Boulevard: 20 feet from right-of-way.
Along Tassajara Creek: A minimum 100 foot setback from the top of bank will be
maintained along Tassajara Creek.
The setback zones shall be fully landscaped with both hardscape (private sidewalks and other hard surfaced
areas) and softscape (trees, shrubs, ground cover, etc.).
B. Exceptions to the above setback requirements are the following:
Architectural projections (such as eaves, columns, balconies, arcades, awnings, steps and
decks) which may encroach up to a maximum of 10 feet into a required setback, with a
minimum setback of 10 feet from a street right-of-way.
2. Freestanding signage: As permitted in the Master Sign Program.
Minimum Yards: The required setback between all buildings within the project for all yards is 0
feet.
Building and other structures will be limited to a maximum height of 75 feet in this District.
The overall maximum floor area ratio for this district will be .25 permitting a total of approximately
800,0004- square feet of Gross Leasable Area (GLA) on 75 acres.
Parking and loading:
Parking and Loading Spaces. There shall be provided and maintained in accordance with these
standards, off-street automobile parking and loading spaces for every building and use. No
building or structure shall be erected or use established and no existing building shall be
structurally altered, unless there is already in existence, or unless provision therefore is made
concurrently with such erection or structural alteration or new use, the number of parking spaces
and loading spaces necessary to meet the minimum requirements hereinafter set forth.
Continuing Character of Obligation. The maintenance of the parking and loading spaces required
shall be a continuing obligation of the owner of the real property upon which the building or
structure is located as long as the building or structure exists and the use requiring such space
continues. It shall be unlawful for an owner of a building or structure affected by these
requirements to discontinue, change or dispense with or to cause the discontinuance, sale or
transfer of such building or structure, without establishing altemative spaces which conform to
those requirements; or for any person, firm, or corporation to use such building or structure
without providing such required parking or loading spaces, in compliance with these standards.
Parking Spaces: Accessibility. These standards are intended to provide off-street spaces for the
parking of the automobiles of tenants of the premises and for clients, customers, employees, and
callers. They are required to be kept accessible for the purposes continuously, and the use of any
such required space or spaces other than these specified, shall constitute discontinuance thereof in
violation of Section 8-63.1.
Parking Spaces: Size and Location. A standard parking stall shall be a minimum of nine (9) feet
wide by nineteen (19) feet in length. Compact stalls shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet wide by a
minimum of seventeen (17) feet in length. Compact parking spaces may comprise up to 25% of
the required parking spaces. Where parking spaces abut sidewalks or landscape areas the length of
a parking stall may be reduced by two feet. Minor adjustments to parking space size and location
may be made through the Site Development Review process.
Loading Spaces: Size and Location. Required loading space for buildings with an aggregate floor
area less than forty-thousand (40,000) s.f. shall be not less than ten (10) feet in width and twenty
(20) feet in length. Required loading spaces at buildings with an aggregate floor area over forty-
thousand (40,000) s.f. shall be not less than ten (10) feet in width and sixty (60) feet in length.
Every required loading space shall be clear to a height of not less than fourteen (14) feet. Every
required loading space shall be on the same lot as the structure it serves or on an abutting lot and
shall be continuously accessible from the street. No loading space shall occupy any part of a
required parking space, or any required street side yard of a comer lot.
Parking and Loading Spaces: Approval of Plan. A site plan showing the location of the existing
and proposed building or buildings and other improvements, the location of all required parking
and loading spaces, and all provisions for maneuvering space and access thereto from a public
right-of-way including proposed curb cuts, shall be submitted and approved as being convenient
and functional prior to the issuance of Building Permit. No approval of occupancy shall be issued
upon completion of a building or structural alteration of a building or for any land use when no
buildings are erected or altered, unless and until all such spaces as required and as shown upon
approved plans and made a part of the Building Permit are in place and ready for use.
Parking and Loading Spaces: Maintenance. All parking and loading spaces, access driveways,
and maneuvering areas required shall be graded and well drained and shall be maintained with all
weather dust-free surfacing. Lighting of parking and loading spaces shall be so arranged as to be
directed downward and away from any residential area.
Collective Action Permitted. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the joint use of parking
or loading space for two (2) or more buildings or uses if the total of such spaces provided is not
less than the sum of the requirements for the individual uses computed separately in accordance
with these standards.
Number of Spaces Required. The number of parking and/or loading spaces required shall be
calculated based on gross floor area for retail and office uses, and customer service area for
restaurant uses. When the calculation results in a fractional number, any fraction up to and
including one-half (½) shall be disregarded and any fraction over one-half (½) shall be adjusted to
the next higher whole number.
Parking Spaces Required: The number of parking spaces required shall be not less than specified
in the following table:
USE Parking Required
Retail 4.5/1000 sq. ff.
Restaurant 7/1000 sq. f.
Theater 1/5 seats
Office 4/1000 sq. ft.
Exception: Where an attested copy of a contract between the parties concerned is filed with the
Application for Building Permit, which contract sets forth a valid agreement for joint use of
parking spaces for the life of the buildings or uses concemed and a parking study has been
approved by the Zoning Administrator demonstrating that a lesser number of parking spaces would
be appropriate for the proposed use, through shared use of parking, then the number of required
parking spaces shall be reduced in accordance with the number indicated in the approved parking
study.
Loading Spaces Required: Every allowable use which has an aggregate gross floor area of fifteen-
thousand (15,000) square feet or more, shall provide loading spaces in accordance with the
following:
Aggregate Gross floor Area (sq. It)
Number of Loading Spaces required
15,000-40,000
over 40,000- 100,000
over 100,000 - 160,000
over 160,000
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Minimum Aisle Widths: Parking aisles with two-way traffic shall have a minimum width of
twenty-two (22) feet for parking angles of 0, 30, 45 and 60 degrees. Parking aisles with two-way
traffic shall have a minimum width of twenty-five (25) feet for 90 degree parking angle.
Parking aisles with one-way traffic shall have minimum widths as follows:
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15 feet for parking angles of 0, 30, and 45 degrees.
18 feet for a parking angle of 60 degrees.
25 feet for a parking angle of 90 degrees.
Minor adjustments to aisle width standards may be made through the Site Development Review
process.
Bicycle Facilities: Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided, at the minimum, at a ratio of one
space per 150 required automobile spaces. These facilities, which would provide for convenient
parking and locking of bicycles shall be located adjacent to the fronts of buildings and dispersed
throughout the shopping center.
9. The Master Sign Program will be submitted for review with the Site Development Review package.
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A minimum ratio of twenty percent (20%)of the gross land area will be provided in open space, which
shall include landscape, entry, plaza and sidewalk areas. The minimum ratio of landscape to gross land
area shall be as follows:
Perimeter site areas:
Parking areas:
Ten (10%) percent
Five (5%) percent
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planmng Commission does hereby recommend that the
City Council approve PA 94-001 Planned Development Rezonmg subject to the following conditions:
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, IF] Dougherty Regional Fire Authority_, [DSR] Dublin
San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (Zone 7).
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Developer shall work with LAVTA to establish the need, routes and bus schedule for this project prior to Site
Development Review (SDR). [PW]
Developer shall design bus turnouts, transit shelters and pedestrian paths (sidewalks) to match proposed LAVTA
routes and stops and to the City of Dublin's requirements and standards prior to issuance of the building permit.
Construction shall be undertaken as part of the street improvement work. [PWI
Alameda County shall enter into a development agreement with the City of Dublin that, in addition to other
provisions, provides that when the property to the east of the Santa Rita Commercial Center project develops, all
the action measures of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and Mitigation Measures of the Eastern Dublin FEIR
pertaining to Tassajara Creek adjacent to this project will be activated and completed or guaranteed for completion.
[PLI
Prior to obtaining building permits, the applicant must receive Site Development Review (SDR) approval from the
City of Dublin Planning Department. Said application for SDR approval shall include a visual survey to insure
scenic vistas as identified m the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and FEIR are not blocked. [PL]
Homart Development Co., Alameda County and the City of Dublin shall enter into a development agreement which
shall contain provisions for sequencing of infrastructure, any financing plans, payment of traffic, noise and public
facilities impact fees and other provisions deemed appropriate by the parties. [PL]
Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided at the Santa Rita Commercial Center in accordance with the Planned
Development Rezone general provisions and development standards filed with the Planning Department. [PL]
The location and siting of project specific wastewater, storm dram and potable water system infrastructure shall be
consistent with the resource management policies of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. [PL, PW]
Any proposed modifications or alterations to Tassajara Creek shall be approved by the City of Dublin and any
required permitting agencies and shall be consistent with the policies of Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and FEIR..
[PW, PLI
Developer shall pay a Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) based on the adopted Eastern Dublin TIF. The TIF must be paid
prior to issuance of any building permit. [B, PW]
Developer shall participate in the BAAQMD's Traffic Systems Management Program and provide a funding
mechanism to LAVTA for free bus passes for employees prior to occupancy of any buildings. [PW]
Prior to any combustible construction, fire facilities shall be in place to serve the project to the satisfaction of the
Dougherty Regional Fire Authority. [DSR, F, B]
Prior to receiving a building permit, applicant shall pay school fees to the satisfaction of the Dublin Unified School
District. lB]
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 commercial businesses within the Homart project.
Prior to issuance of building permit, applicants shall provide written documentation that adequate electric, gas,
telephone and landfill capacity is available. [PW]
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Developer shall submit plans for the water and sewer systems to service this development acceptable to DSRSD,
pay fees required by DSRSD and receive DSRSD's approval prior to issuance of any building permit. Developer
shall construct these facilities prior to occupancy. [B, PW]
Developer shall provide a "will serve" letter from DSRSD prior to issuance of the grading permit which states that
the Homart project can be served by DSRSD for water and sewer prior to occupancy. [B, PW]
Developer shall provide a recycled water system for the landscaping per City of Dublin, Zone 7 and DSRSD
requirements. The landscaping areas must meet City of Dublin Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance requirements.
[PW]
Developer shall provide Public Utility Easements per requirements of the City of Dublin and/or public utility
companies as necessary to serve this area with utility services. [PW]
Developer shall participate, along with other Eastern Dublin developers who shall benefit, in financing construction
of needed new chlorination-fluoridation stations at the proposed Zone 7 turnouts m the Eastern Dublin area. The
details of this requirement are to be developed as part of the DSRSD reviews and approvals. [PW]
Developer shall meet City of Dublin requirements for Dublin's Urban Runoff Program and shall apply for and
obtain a permit from the Regional Water Quality Board. All grading shall be performed during the non-rainy
season (April 15th to October lst), or provide erosion control measures as part of the project to keep mud and silt
out of the storm dram system. [PW]
A preconstruction survey shall be submitted to the City that is prepared within 60 days prior to any habitat
modification to verify the presence of sensitive species, especially the San Joaqum Kit Fox, nesting raptors, the red-
legged frog, the Western Pond Turtle, the California Tiger Salamander, the Tri-Colored Blackbird, and other
species of special concern. Said survey shall be prepared by a biologist and shall be subject to Planning
Department review and approval. [PL]
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. [PW, B]
All businesses will be required to secure a City of Dublin business license prior to opening for business and provide
the number, type and salary level of employees (on a form established by the City) for each business in order to
implement the housing and employment monitoring system.
The Developer shall contact the Alameda County Agricultural Department and develop and distribute a handout to
tenants regarding the safe use of rodenticides and herbicides within the project area. This handout is to be
developed, delivered to the City of Dublin for review, and approved by the City prior to the occupancy of any
buildings.
Except as specifically modified by the provisions of this Planned Development (PA 94-001) this project shall be
subject to the regulations of the C-2, General Commercial, District.
All items listed in the matrix attached and made a part of the Mitigated Negative Declaration that have not been
made conditions of approval of this PD Rezone, will be required as conditions of approval on the discretionary
action so indicated on the matrix.
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Prior to the occupancy of any portion of phase 1, the storm drainage systems to the site as well as on site drainage
systems to the areas to be occupied shall be complete to the satisfaction and requirements of the Dublin Public
Works Department and shall be m conformity with the Master Drainage Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of January, 1995.
AYES: Commissioners Burnham, Geist, North and Zika
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Rafanelli
Planning ?i/nmission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Director
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