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RESOLUTION NO. XX-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN
TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH THE DOWNTOWN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN, AND
REPEALING THE WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN, VILLAGE PARKWAY SPECIFIC
PLAN, DOWNTOWN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN, DUBLIN DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN, AND
SAN RAMON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN
PA 07-036
WHEREAS, the City initiated a Specific Plan study and related General Plan amendment
to plan for the City's Downtown. The results of this effort includes the Downtown Dublin Specific
Plan itself, General Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, Rezoning properties
from various Planned Development Zoning Districts to a new Downtown Dublin Zoning District,
Environmental Impact Report, and other related actions. These planning and implementing
actions are collectively known as the "Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Project" or the `Project';
and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan requires that certain amendments be
made to the General Plan so that the two documents are consistent; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) project area is located in the
southwestern portion of the City and is approximately 284 acres in size. The project area is
generally bound by Village Parkway to the east, Interstate 580 to the south, San Ramon Road to
the west, and Amador Valley Boulevard to the north. There are some partial boundary limits
that extend beyond those roadways, most notably for a portion of San Ramon Road, a portion of
Amador Valley Boulevard, and all of the Village Parkway within the Specific Plan area; and
WHEREAS, the Project would adopt the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan with permitted
land uses, development standards, and design guidelines. The land uses and development
standards provide for future development in the planning area. The Downtown Dublin Specific
Plan is a separately bound document attached as Exhibit A-1 and incorporated herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, an implementing action of the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan is to repeal
the existing specific plans in the Downtown area that the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan is
intended to replace. The specific plans being repealed are the West Dublin BART Specific Plan,
Village Parkway Specific Plan, Downtown Core Specific Plan, Dublin Downtown Specific Plan,
and San Ramon Road Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, an implementing action of the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan is to amend
the General Plan land use designations in the project area so they are consistent with the range
of land uses permitted by the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State
guidelines and City environmental regulations, require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
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EXHIBIT A TO
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WHEREAS, the City prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) dated
September 2010 for the proposed Project which reflected the City's independent judgment and
analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Draft EIR was circulated from September 20, 2010 to November 4, 2010
(45 days) for public comment; and
WHEREAS, comments received on the Draft EIR were reviewed and responded to, and
the Final EIR (that contains the Response to Comments) dated December 2010 was prepared;
and
WHEREAS, a Resolution was prepared recommending that the Planning Commission
recommend that the City Council certify the Final EIR; and
WHEREAS, consistent with section 65352.3 of the California Government Code, the City
obtained a contact list of local Native American tribes from the Native American Heritage
Commission and notified the tribes on the contact list of the opportunity to consult with the City
on the proposed General Plan amendment. None of the contacted tribes requested a
consultation within the 90-day statutory consultation period and no further action is required
under section 65352.3; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution xx-xx
recommending that the City Council certify the Final EIR for the project, which Resolution is
incorporated herein by reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business
hours; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution xx-xx
recommending that the City Council approve the proposed General Plan amendments and
adopt the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, which resolution is incorporated herein by reference
and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the Project, including the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, General Plan
Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, Rezoning properties from various Planned
Development Zoning Districts to a new Downtown Dublin Zoning District, and Environmental
Impact Report, for the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the Project,
including the proposed General Plan amendments and proposed Specific Plan, on
2010, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, on , 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution XX-10
certifying the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Final EIR and adopting CEQA findings, a
Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for
the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Final EIR and all above-referenced reports,
recommendations, and testimony to evaluate the Project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council finds that the General Plan
amendments, as set forth below, are in the public interest and that the General Plan as
amended will remain internally consistent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the following
amendments to the General Plan:
The Table of Contents will be amended to reflect the changes noted below.
Chapter 1: Background
Figure 1-1a shall be revised to include three new General Plan land use designations coinciding
with the three districts in Downtown Dublin. All properties in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan
project area boundary shall have a Downtown Dublin land use designation.
Section 1.8.1 Land Use Classifications shall be revised to read:
Retail/Office (FAR:.25 to .60; employee density: 200-450 square feet per employee).
Shopping centers, stores, restaurants, business and professional offices, motels, service
stations, and sale of auto parts are included in this classification. Residential use is
excluded.
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area
Downtown Dublin - Village Parkway District (FAR up to.35; employee density: 200-450
square feet per employee)
Allows a range of residential, commercial, and mixed uses consistent with the Downtown
Dublin Specific Plan.
Downtown Dublin - Retail District (FAR up to .60; employee density: 200-450 square feet
per employee)
Allows a range of residential, commercial, and mixed uses consistent with the Downtown
Dublin Specific Plan.
Downtown Dublin - Transit-Oriented District (FAR up to 1.2; employee density: 200-450
square feet per employee)
Allows a range of residential, commercial, and mixed uses consistent with the Downtown
Dublin Specific Plan.
Chapter 2: Land Use Element
Implementing Policy 2.1.3.C shall be revised to read.
Require a planned development zoning process for all development proposals over 6.0
units per gross residential acre, except for properties in the Downtown Dublin Specific
Plan area.
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Section 2.1.5, West Dublin BART and Downtown Core Specific Plan Areas, shall be deleted.
Guiding Policy 2.2.1.A shall be revised to read:
2.2.1 Downtown Dublin
Guiding Policy
A. Intensify Downtown Dublin.
The Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) was adopted in 2011. The plan details how
the City's Downtown area could be enhanced and intensified to create a more
aesthetically-pleasing, pedestrian-oriented focal point for the community and provide a
strong connection between the City's commercial core and the West Dublin Pleasanton
BART station. The Plan contains development standards and design guidelines to direct
future development in the Downtown.
Implementing Policies 2.2.1.B shall be revised to read:
B. Implement the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan.
Implementing Policies 2.2.1.C, 2.2.1.D, and 2.2.1.E shall be deleted.
Table 2.4 shall be revised to read as follows:
Table 2.4
POTENTIAL RESIDENTIAL SITES - PRIMARY PLANNING AREA
(AS OF JANUARY 2011)
Site Sites' Acres Min.-Max. General Plan Land Use Designations
Map Units
No.
Dublin Housing Authority, 4 6+ 36 to 84 Medium Density (6-14 du/ac)
southwest portion of site
Valley Christian Center 3 15+ 90 - 210 Medium Density (6-14 du/ac)
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan 5 294 1,300 Downtown Dublin - Village Parkway
Area District, Downtown Dublin- Retail District,
Downtown Dublin - Transit-Oriented
District
Donlan Canyon 1 197 300 Medium High Density (14.1-25 du/ac)
17 Low Density Single Family (.5-3.8 du/ac)
Hansen Hills Ranch 2 147 180 Low Density Single Family (5-3.8 du/ac)
TOTAL 659 1,923-2,091
'Sites Map Numbers correspond to numbered areas on Figure 2-1: Sites for Housing Development
Figure 2-1 shall be updated so that the "Downtown Intensification Area" is renamed the
"Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area" and so the boundary of the Downtown Intensification
Area is consistent with the project area of the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan.
Figure 2-3 shall be deleted.
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Chapter 5: Circulation and Scenic Highways Element
Guiding Policy 5.1.1.E shall be revised to read:
The City shall consider the Tri-Valley Transportation Plan and Action Plan when adopting
or amending the circulation element of the general plan and specific plans, zoning
ordinances or capital improvement program.
Guiding Policy 5.1.1.F shall be revised to read:
The City shall strive to phase development and roadway improvements so that the
operating Level of Service (LOS) for intersections in Dublin does not exceed LOS D.
However, intersections within in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area (including the
intersections of Dublin Boulevard/San Ramon Road and Village Parkway/Interstate 680
on-ramp) are excluded from this requirement and may operate at LOS E or worse.
New Guiding Policy 5.1.1.G shall be created to read:
The City will comply with all provisions of the Alameda County Congestion Management
Program and will review proposed development projects to ensure compliance with this
Program.
New text shall be added to the end of Section 5. 1.1 (Roadway Standards) as follows:
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area -Additional Policies
The Downtown Dublin Specific Plan contains policies and guidelines which aim to create
a pedestrian friendly environment in the downtown while also creating an urban area that
includes transit-oriented, mixed use development and increases the economic vitality of
the area. These policies and guidelines limit the extent to which intersections may be
improved or widened in the Downtown Area without sacrificing safe and comfortable
bicycle and pedestrian circulation. In order to achieve these goals, all intersections within
the limits of the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan project area (including the intersections
of Dublin Boulevard/San Ramon Road and Village Parkway/Interstate 680 on-ramp) are
exempt from Guiding Policy F which strives to maintain a LOS of D or better for
intersections in the City.
The City may consider improvements in the downtown area to increase the efficiency of
the roadway network and improve vehicular, bicyclist and pedestrian safety through
striping, signalization timing, etc. as long as the proposed improvements are consistent
with adopted General Plan policies.
Guiding Policy
R. The Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area is intended to be a pedestrian friendly
environment and traffic improvements shall be consistent with this policy and the
guidelines in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan.
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Implementing Policies
S. The City shall periodically review the improvements identified in the Downtown
Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) Program to ensure that the improvements identified are
consistent with the adopted Downtown Dublin Specific Plan. The City may revise the list
of improvements included in the TIF to remove any improvements as necessary or
include additional improvements which are consistent with the General Plan policies, the
DDSP and also improve the efficiency of the roadway network and enhance vehicular,
bicyclist and pedestrian safety in the Specific Plan area.
T. Projects within the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area shall be reviewed to
identify project-related improvements that can feasibly be implemented to increase
vehicular, bicyclist and pedestrian safety and the effectiveness of the roadway network as
long as the identified improvements are consistent with the General Plan and the
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan.
Guiding Policies and Implementing Policies in Chapter 5 shall be re-numbered as necessary to
accommodate the changes noted in the sections above.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council adopts the Downtown Dublin Specific
Plan based on findings that the Specific Plan is consistent with the Dublin General Plan, as
amended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council repeals the following specific plans:
the West Dublin BART Specific Plan, Village Parkway Specific Plan, Downtown Core Specific
Plan, Dublin Downtown Specific Plan, and San Ramon Road Specific Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2010 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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