HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso 94-13 Initiate ZOA study for PD RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 013
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
INITIATING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT STUDY TO SECTION 8-31.0 PD
(PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) DISTRICTS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, Section 8-31.0 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance regulates
the intent of the PD (Planned Development) Districts; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-31.2c) of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
regulates the adoption of PD Districts by an Ordinance and by
reference, a Land Use and Development Plan, the provisions of which
regulate the use, improvement and maintenance of the property within
the boundaries of the plan; and
WHEREAS, the adopted Eastern Dublin Specific Plan contains an
implementation measure (Action Program 4C) that requires a PD District
overlay zone on the entire Eastern Dublin planning area; and
WHEREAS, prezoning of the Eastern Dublin area must be
accomplished in conjunction with the annexation of the area; and
WHEREAS, the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan requires preparation of
numerous studies, grading and drainage plans, development agreements
and other implementation measures between annexation and commencement
of construction, it would be impractical to require submittal of
precise development plans for the areas to be annexed at the time of
prezoning; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-31.0 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance applies to
only residential and agricultural districts; and
WHEREAS, Planning Staff determined that the PD District
provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance should be clarified so that
a PD District prezoning or rezoning can occur before the preparation
and approval of a detailed Land Use and Development Plan, and modified
sO that PD Districts can apply to any residential or non-residential
districts; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-103.1 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance states
that the Planning Commission may initiate a zoning ordinance amendment
by a resolution; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was
found to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15306, Class 6 of the
State CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the
Planning Commission initiate a zoning ordinance amendment study to the
PD District provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance regarding timing
for submitting the Land Use and Development Plan and applicability of
the PD District provisions to residential and non-residential
districts; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said
reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning
Commission does hereby initiate a zoning ordinance amendment study to
the PD District provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance to clarify
that prezoning or rezoning of property to the PD District may take
place independent of the approval of a Land Use and Development Plan,
and to specify that PD Districts can be applied to any residential or
non-residential district.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of May, 1994.
AYES:
Commissioners Burnham, Downey, North and Rafanelli
NOES: None
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Commissioner Zika
P anni~Conu~ission Chairperson
Planning Directo~
ZOA Study Initiation/PD Districts
PC Reso~94-013
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