HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 12-25 Orchid at Schaefer Ranch rec to CC PD Rezone RESOLUTION NO. 12 - 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE WITH RELATED STAGE 2
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS
ORCHID AT SCHAEFER RANCH (SCHAEFER RANCH SOUTH)
(PLPA 2012-00014)
(APNs 941-2835-001 to 003, 941-2835-052 to 075, and 941-2837-010 to 021)
WHEREAS, Discovery Builders, representing Schaefer Ranch Holdings LLC, submitted
applications for the project known as Orchid at Schaefer Ranch within the area approved as
Schaefer Ranch South (PA 08-005) ("Project Site"). The applications include: 1) Planned
Development rezoning with related Stage 2 Development Plan Amendment with reference to
adopted development regulations specific to changing the maximum lot coverage for two-story
homes from 35% to 40%; and 2) Site Development Review (SDR) to construct 140 Single-
Family detached homes within Vesting Tentative Tract Map 8000. The Project Site and the
applications are collectively known as the "Project;" and
WHEREAS, the Project site is located in the Western Extended Planning area generally
north of 1-580, South of Dublin Boulevard, west of Schaefer Ranch Road, and east of Schaefer
Heights Drive in the Schaefer Ranch planned community of Schaefer Ranch; and
WHEREAS, the Project site is approximately 41.5 acres and currently is vacant land with
some infrastructure improvements constructed pursuant to Conditions of Approval for Vesting
Tentative Maps 6765 and 8000; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2008, the City Council approved a Planned Development
(PD) zoning ordinance with Stage 2 Development Plan for Schaefer Ranch South (Ordinance
37-08), which included the Project Site (PA 08-005); and
WHEREAS, the Project was addressed previously by an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) (SCH #95033070) for the larger project known as Schaefer Ranch General Plan
Amendment and Prezoning. On July 9, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution 76-96 which
certified the Final EIR as complete, adequate, and in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's Environmental Guidelines. The City Council
also adopted Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring
Program with this Resolution. An Addendum addressing PA 08-005 was adopted on November
4, 2008 by City Council Resolution 203-08. Both of the above resolutions are incorporated
herein by reference and available for review during normal business hours at the Community
Development Department in City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project, including the lot coverage amendment and the site
development details in the SDR application do not raise any potential environment impacts that
have not already been addressed in the 1996 EIR and 2008 Addendum. The proposed project
is within the scope of the prior certified EIR and CEQA Addendum, which documents adequately
describe and analyze the potential environmental impacts of the project. The project
incorporates all applicable mitigation measures from prior approvals. Based on these
circumstances, no further environmental review is required for approval of the project; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report for the Planning Commission, dated June 12, 2012 and
incorporated herein by reference, described and analyzed the proposed Project; and
WHEREAS, on June 12, 2012 the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public
hearing on the proposed Project, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be
heard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the prior EIR and CEQA Addendum ,
and all above-referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony prior to taking any action on
the proposed Project.
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 Dublin Planning Commission recommends that
the City Council approve the Ordinance included as Exhibit A, which Ordinance approves a
Planned Development Rezone with related Stage 2 Development Plan Amendment for Schaefer
Ranch South (PD PA 08-005) specifically changing maximum lot coverage for two-story homes
from 35% to 40%. All other development regulations and Stage 2 Development Plan elements
would remain unchanged.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 12th day of June 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Wehrenberg, Brown, Schaub, Bhuthimethee
NOES:
ABSENT: O'Keefe
ABSTAIN:
P anning Commission
ATTEST:
Planning anage
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