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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.4 The Groves Lot 3 GPor 19 82 /ii � 111 DATE: TO: FROM: STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL June 18, 2013 Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Joni Pattillo City Manager""' CITY CLERK File #420 -30 SUBJECT: The Groves Lot 3 and Sub Area 3 General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study Initiation Request Prepared by Mike Porto, Consulting Planner EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider a request to initiate a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study for The Groves Lot 3 and Sub Area 3 of Dublin Ranch. The Groves Lot 3: The Study would evaluate a proposal to amend the land use designation for the entire 6.36 acre Study Area to Medium -High Density Residential (14.1 -25 units /acre) as well as maintain the exiting High Density Residential land use (25+ units /acre) to allow more development flexibility. Sub Area 3: The Study would evaluate a proposal to change approximately 17.5 acres of Open Space to Rural Residential Agriculture to facilitate agricultural uses and to change approximately 7.2 acres of Open Space to Medium Density Residential land uses. The overall area of Sub Area 3 is approximately 64 acres. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact to the City. All costs associated with preparing the General Plan Amendment/Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study would be borne by the Project Proponent. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Receive Staff presentation; 2) Take testimony from the Applicant and the public; 3) Deliberate; and 4) Adopt a Resolution either: a) Approving initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to evaluate a proposed amendment to allow Medium -High Residential and the existing High Density Residential Land Uses for the Groves Lot 3; or b) Denying initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to evaluate a proposed amendment to allow Medium -High Residential and the existing High Density Residential Land Uses for the Groves Lot 3; and 5) Adopt a Resolution either: a) Approving initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to evaluate a proposed amendment to change approximately 17.5 acres of Open Space to Rural Residential Agriculture and to change approximately 7.2 acres of Open Space to Medium Density Residential Land Uses on Sub Area 3 of Dublin Ranch; or b) Denying initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to evaluate a proposed amendment to change approximately 17.5 acres of Open Space Page 1 of 8 ITEM NO. 8.4 to Rural Residential Agriculture and to change approximately 7.2 acres of Open Space to Medium Density Residential Land Uses on Sub Area 3 of Dublin Ranch. Submitted By Director of Community Development DESCRIPTION: �?14 Reviewed By Assistant City Manager The project proponent is requesting that the City Council initiate a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study for The Groves Lot 3 and Sub Area 3 of Dublin Ranch. These two project requests have been combined into one Staff Report because they are located adjacent to each other. VICINITY MAP The Groves Lot 3: The 6.36 acre project site is located at the northwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Lockhart Street. The project site has a current General Plan /Eastern Dublin Specific Plan land use designation of High Density Residential (25+ units /acre). The project site is rectangular in shape and faces Dublin Boulevard. It is located east of the High Density Terraces project and west of future Medium Density Land Uses of Sub Area 3 (see below). As the current land uses are applied along Dublin Boulevard, the project site and the Terraces to the west create a High Density "face" along Dublin Boulevard. Existing adjacent Land Uses to the east are designated Medium Density residential (6.1 to 14.0 dwelling units /acre). Properties surrounding the proposed Study Area are: Page 2 of 8 • North — The Groves Lots 1 and 2 apartment project is comprised of 322 senior residential units and 304 multi - family apartments. • South — Dublin Boulevard and the property owned by Kaiser. • East — Across Lockhart Street, Sub Area 3 of Dublin Ranch. • West — Across Keegan Street, The Terraces High Density Residential project consisting of 626 condominium units. A 304 unit for sale condominium project, which was the mirror image of the multi - family apartment project to the north, was approved on July 1, 2003. A subsequent approval in March of 2007 allowed live -work units and approved a revised Site Development Review for a 304 unit condominium project that was designed as a combination podium and townhouse project. This project approval has since expired. In March of 2013, a new Site Development Review approval was granted for a 304 unit apartment project. To date, no construction activity has occurred on the site. The Applicant, currently requests approval to initiate a General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan Amendment Study for The Groves Lot 3 to consider allowing both a Medium -High Density Residential (14.1 -25 units /acre) land use and the existing High Density (25+ units /acre) land use (Attachment 1). Sub Area 3: Sub Area 3 is bounded by Central Parkway to the north, Dublin Boulevard to the South, Fallon Road to the east and Lockhart Street to the west. The entire area is comprised of approximately 64 acres. The site has General Plan land use designations consisting of Medium Density Residential, Medium -High Density Residential, Open Space. Properties surrounding the proposed Study Area are: • North — Across Central Parkway, Dublin Community Sports Park. • South — Across Dublin Boulevard, the Kaiser property. • East — Across Fallon Road, Open Space. • West —Across Lockhart Street, The Groves Development including Lot 3. The project itself is bounded on four sides by improved streets. Since the original land use approvals were obtained for this property in November of 1997, there have been no additional applications or requests for entitlements. However, since the land use approvals, both the alignment of Dublin Boulevard and Fallon Road have been altered resulting in modified development areas. Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) has constructed a facility at the corner of Dublin Boulevard and Fallon Road. The Applicant, currently requests approval to initiate a General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan Amendment Study for Sub Area 3 to consider changing Study would evaluate a proposal to change approximately 17.5 acres of Open Space to Rural Residential Agriculture to facilitate agricultural uses and to change approximately 7.2 acres of Open Space to Medium Density Residential land uses (Attachment 2). ANALYSIS: It is the City Council's practice to initiate all General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment Studies prior to Staff accepting an application and beginning work on such a request. Development of either site would also require a Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Tentative Subdivision Map, and Site Development Review Permit. Page 3 of 8 Below is a discussion regarding the proposed GPA/SPA Study request for The Groves Lot 3, followed by a discussion of the request for Sub Area 3. The Groves Lot 3 The Applicant is requesting approval of dual land use designations including the existing High Density Residential (25+ units/acre) land use and proposed Medium-High Density Residential (14.1-25 units/acre) land use. The proposed Medium-High Density land use designation would allow a minimum of 90 units (14.1 du/ac) at the low end of the density range, and up to 160 units (25 du/ac) at the upper end of the density range. The High Density Residential Land Use would remain an option as would the most recent approval for 304 units (47.5 du/ac). The Applicant references their concern regarding the uncertain nature of high density residential market in Dublin and is making the request to expand the development flexibility on the site and to allow a project to best respond to market conditions without having to return to the City Council for a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment. Existing Land Uses Proposed Land Uses PKWY C£OW- i 1 `1 cEM \1 1 !/ / i ` / ----J i I ---J �/ I r Sr tir I ; r � I 1 • -, rl ig i� iw DUBLIN BLVD. DUBLIN BLVD. EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN LAND USE The project site was identified in the General Plan Housing Element to satisfy a portion of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation. A lower density development could be in conflict with the Housing Element. Staff will also notify the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) regarding the project proposal. If the City Council initiates the General Plan/Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study and it is found to negatively impact the Housing Element or the DUSD, Staff will provide the City Council with reports on the following: 1. Impacts to the Housing Element and methods to resolve those issues; and 2. Concerns, if any, raised by the DUSD. The City Council would then have the opportunity to direct Staff to further process the Amendment Study or conclude the study at that time. If the City Council decides to proceed with the Amendment Study, Staff would then: 1. Evaluate the proposed land plan; Page 4 of 8 2. Evaluate any associated environmental impacts from the land use change such as traffic, parking, noise or view impacts, and prepare the appropriate environmental 1 documents; 3. Perform any additional studies that may be required; and 4. Prepare a project analysis for consideration by the Planning Commission and the City Council. If these tasks result in a recommendation to amend the existing land uses, Staff would then present the Planning Commission with the proposed General Plan and Specific Plan Land Use Amendments for recommendation to the City Council. The City Council then could take action on the General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment. Any development on the site would require application materials which would be presented concurrently with the requested Land Use Amendments, including: a) a Planned Development Rezone consistent with the proposed land use amendment; b) Site Development Review; c) Vesting Tentative (Tract) Map; and d) any required environmental determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff has prepared draft resolutions for both approval and denial of the request to initiate a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study. The draft resolutions are included as Attachments 2 and 3. Sub Area 3: The Applicant is requesting to initiate a study that would evaluate changing approximately 17.5 acres of Open Space to Rural Residential Agriculture to facilitate agricultural uses and to change approximately 7.2 acres of Open Space to Medium Density Residential land uses. The Applicant cites the roadway alignment changes and the addition of the DSRSD facility in their letter requesting consideration of the initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study. Existin• Land Uses Pro•osed Land Uses J 1 ; - 1 t N r—- ` \ \\`., / 4. , h;,.- ,►1ad�,,, Y ,. /1 V, t corridor t \ 1.5:ac I Rural r / .te:eertaljAgncu;tuz ,.y=ac / I Park I _f ii*ti `r1I. . HLac „St, �,\� ,_.'. I j \ t l - -I \ EXISTING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN LAND USE Page 5 of 8 Currently the central portion of the site is comprised of approximately 24.9 acres of Open Space. The Applicant has indicated the potential for some limited agricultural uses; however, the Open Space Land Use Designation does not allow agricultural uses. To allow for the possibility of agricultural land uses, the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan needs to be amended to change the land uses to Rural Residential Agriculture which permits such uses. The Applicant's request also includes changing a portion of the Open Space to the Medium Density Residential land use designation. The proposal would increase the potential number of units in Sub Area 3 as shown in Table 1 below. Staff will notify the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) regarding the project proposal and seek feedback. Table I — Land Uses EXISTING LAND USE PROPOSED LAND USE LAND USE GROSS ACRES (2) DENSITY UNITS GROSS ACRES (2) DENSITY UNITS Medium Density Residential 27.2 AC 6.1 -14 du /ac 166 -381 34.4 AC 6.1 -14 du /ac 210 -482 Medium High Density Residential 8.6 AC 14.1 -25 du /ac 121 -215 8.6 AC 14.1 -25 du 122 -215 Rural Residential /Agricultural -- -- -- 17.5 AC .01 du /ac 1 Park 2.0 AC -- -- 2.0 AC -- -- Stream Corridor 1.3 AC -- -- 1.5 AC -- -- Open Space 24.9 AC -- -- -- -- -- TOTAL 64.0 AC 287 -596 64.0 AC 332 -697 (1) Actual acreages were later changed by the re- design and construction of surrounding streets. (2) All areas shown in gross acreage. A portion of the project site includes low lying hills that were identified in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan as "visually sensitive ridgelands" and located within an area contemplated in the City of Dublin Scenic Corridor Policy. The south face of these hills (i.e. facing 1 -580) were designated as Open Space and intended to remain undisturbed in order to provide a natural backdrop and screen development to the north. The Applicant's proposal to convert a portion of the Open Space to Medium Density Residential could result in removing a portion of this low lying hill area. Therefore, their proposal could require amendments to the existing Visual Resources policies. If the City Council initiates the General Plan /Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study and it is found to negatively impact the Visually Resources policies or the DUSD, Staff will provide the City Council with reports on the following- 1 . Impacts to the existing Visual Resources policies; and 2. Concerns, if any, raised by the DUSD. The City Council would then have the opportunity to direct Staff to further process the Amendment Study or conclude the study at that time. If the City Council decides to proceed with the Amendment Study, Staff would then- 1 . Evaluate the proposed land plan; Page 6 of 8 2. Evaluate any associated environmental impacts from the land use change such as traffic, parking, noise or view impacts, and prepare the appropriate environmental documents; 3. Perform any additional studies that may be required; and 4. Prepare a project analysis for consideration by the Planning Commission and the City Council. If these tasks result in a recommendation to amend the existing land uses, Staff would then present the Planning Commission with the proposed General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments for recommendation to the City Council. The City Council then could take action on the General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment. Any development on the site would require application materials which would be presented concurrently with the requested Amendments, including: a) a Planned Development Rezone consistent with the proposed land use amendment; b) Site Development Review; c) Vesting Tentative (Tract) Map; and d) any required environmental determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Staff has prepared draft resolutions for both approval and denial of the request to initiate a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study. The draft resolutions are included as Attachments 5 and 6. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH: Although a public notice is not required to review a request to initiate a General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment Study, the City mailed notices to all property owners and tenants within 300 feet of the subject property and to an expanded list within the area. A public notice was published in the Valley Times and posted in the designated posting places. A copy of this Staff Report was distributed to the Project Proponent. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study initiation request 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 (Information Collection). ATTACHMENT: 1. Letter of Request for Lot 3 dated June 4, 2013. 2. Letter of Request for Sub Area 3 dated June 4, 2013. 3. Resolution approving initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to evaluate a proposed amendment to allow Medium -High Density and the existing High Density Land Uses for the Groves Lot 3. 4. Resolution denying initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to evaluate a proposed amendment to allow Medium -High Density and the existing High Density Residential Land Use Designation to include Medium -High Density Residential Uses for the Groves Lot 3. Page 7 of 8 5. Resolution approving initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to evaluate a proposed amendment to change approximately 17.5 acres of Open Space to Rural Residential Agriculture and to change approximately 7.2 acres of Open Space to Medium Density Residential Land Uses on Sub Area 3 of Dublin Ranch. 6. Resolution denying initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to evaluate a proposed amendment to change approximately 17.5 acres of Open Space to Rural Residential Agriculture and to change approximately 7.2 acres of Open Space to Medium Density Residential Land Uses on Sub Area 3 of Dublin Ranch. Page 8 of 8 June 4, 2013 Mr. Luke Sims Community Development Director City mfDublin 100 Civic Plaza Drive Dublin, CA 94568 Re: Lot 3 General Plan Amendment Initiation Request Mr. Sims, Lot is an approximately 6.4 net acre site located on Dublin Boulevard between Keegan and Lockhart Streets. The site is a portion of the Groves projectand has been the subject of several entitlements including the recent approval of 304 apartments under a High Density Residential Zoning designation. Lenrar Homes recently purchased the property, and like other property owners inDub|h7is concerned about the uncertain nature of the high denoityres|dentia|nnarketandinanefforttoaUovvmnaxinmum flexibility for developing the site, is requesting Council consider allowing the creation of a Land Use Designation that would cover the range from Medium-High Density Residential (14.1 — 25.0 du/ac) to High Density Residential (25.1+ du/ac). Under this Land Use designation the current approved use would remain and the owner could also be allowed the flexibility ofproposing a Medium-High Density project without needing tu change the zoning designation for the property, This designation will allow the property owner to best respond to market conditions. Please consider this letter as a formal request on behalf of Lennar Homes that City Council considers a General Plan Amendment to create a new Zoning Designation of Medium High/High Density Residential for the Lot 3property, We look forward to your response and are available for any questions you may nave. Thank you MVP Development, LL[ 5O00Hopyard Rd. Suite 17Q Pleasanton, [A94588 MVP DEVELOPMENT, LLC June 4, 2013 Mr. Luke Sims Community Development Director City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza Drive Dublin, £A 94568 Re. Sub Area 3 Project General Plan Amendment Initiation Request Mr. Sims, Sub Area 3 Is an approximately 60 acre parcel of land located In East Dublin bordered to the south by Dublin Blvd, the north by Central Blvd, the East by Fallon Rd. and the west by Lockhart Street. The property has existing General Plan designations (shown In the attached exhibit) allowing for 27.2 gross acres of Medium Density Residential, 8.6 gross acres of Medium High Density Residential, a 2 net acre Neighborhood Square, a 1.3 gross acre Stream Corridor and 24.9 gross acres of Open Space. Those designations and acreages were originally computed as gross acres to the center line of the surrounding streets before their construction. The later re- design and construction of Dublin Blvd, Lockhart, Fallon and Central all Impacted the actual net acreages of the site to some degree. In addition, the construction of the DSRSD facility within the Open Space area Impacted acreages as well. This explains some of the differences in planning documents over time on this property. Our conceptual development plan for the property is summarized In the attached exhibit. The proposed change that necessitates this GPA request Is the creation of a new Medium Density Residential land use In the northern portion of the site achieved by converting approximately 7.2 acres of Open Space to Medium Density Residential. There was also a .2 acre difference between the planned and stream corridor which was constructed years ago and used .2 acres more than anticipated, Finally, the remaining 17.5 gross acres of Open Space are proposed to be converted to Rural Residential/Agriculture to allow for the potential Improvement of that portion of the property to an agricultural use. The portion of the site planned for retail /commercial Is not Included In this transaction and is not proposed to be changed by this development. Please consider this letter as our formal request that City Council Initiate a General Plan Amendment study to consider the proposed changes to the General Plan. We look forward to your response and are available for any questions you may have. Thank you Kevi Fry. MVP Development, LLC RESOLUTION NO. XX — 13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AND EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY TO EVALUATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ALLOW MEDIUM - HIGH DENSITY AND THE EXISTING HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAND USES FOR THE GROVES LOT 3 (APN 985 - 0027 -012) WHEREAS, the City has received a request from Mission Valley Properties, LLC on behalf of Project proponent Lennar Homes to initiate a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to amend the Land Use Designation for The Groves Lot 3. Bounded by Lockhart Street on the East, Dublin Boulevard to the South, Keegan Street to the West and the existing Groves project to the North (APN 985 - 0048 -005, 6.36 acres). WHEREAS, the land use in the Study Area is currently High Density Residential; and WHEREAS, the Project Proponent proposes to amend the land use designation to include Medium -High Density Residential (14.1 to 25.0 dwelling units per acre) as well as the existing High Density Residential Land Use (25+ dwelling units to the acre) for the 6.86 acre Study Area in its entirety; and WHEREAS, the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study initiation request 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, a Staff Report was submitted outlining the issues surrounding the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study initiation request; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all such reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve the initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to amend the Land Use Designation of the Study Area (APN 985 - 0027 -012) as requested above. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 18th day of June 2013 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk G:IPA #120131ot 3 Subarea 3 Lennar IntegrallAttch 3 CCReso LOT 3 APPROVING -GP Initiation.doc RESOLUTION NO. XX — 13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DENYING INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AND EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY TO EVALUATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ALLOW MEDIUM - HIGH DENSITY AND THE EXISTING HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAND USES FOR THE GROVES LOT 3 (APN 985 - 0027 -012) WHEREAS, the City has received a request from Mission Valley Properties, LLC on behalf of Project proponent Lennar Homes to initiate a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to amend the Land Use Designation for The Groves Lot 3. Bounded by Lockhart Street on the East, Dublin Boulevard to the South, Keegan Street to the West and the existing Groves project to the North (APN 985 - 0048 -005, 6.36 acres). WHEREAS, the land use in the Study Area is currently High Density Residential; and WHEREAS, the Project Proponent proposes to amend the land use designation to include Medium -High Density Residential (14.1 to 25.0 dwelling units per acre) as well as the existing High Density Residential Land Use (25+ dwelling units to the acre) for the 6.86 acre Study Area in its entirety; and WHEREAS, the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study initiation request 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, a Staff Report was submitted outlining the issues surrounding the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study initiation request; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all such reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby deny the initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to amend the Land Use Designation of the Study Area (APN 985 - 0027 -012) as requested above. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 18th day of June 2013 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk G:IPA #120131ot 3 Subarea 3 Lennar IntegrallAttch 4 CCReso LOT 3 DENYING GP Initiation.doc RESOLUTION NO. XX — 13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AND EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY TO EVALUATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHANGE APPROXIMATELY 17.5 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE AND TO CHANGE APPROXIMATELY 7.2 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAND USES ON SUB AREA 3 OF DUBLIN RANCH (APN 985 - 0048 -005) WHEREAS, the City has received a request from Mission Properties on behalf of Sub Area 3 Project Owner, LLC to initiate a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to amend the Land Use Designation for Sub Area 3. Bounded on the West by Lockhart Street, Central parkway to the North, Fallon Road to the East and Dublin Boulevard to the South (APN 985 - 0048 -005) in Planning Area B (Dublin Ranch) of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan ( "Study Area "); and WHEREAS, the land use in the Study Area is currently High Density Residential; and WHEREAS, the Project Proponent proposes to amend the land use designation to change the land Use Designation from Open Space (OS) to Rural Residential Agriculture (RRA) to promote agricultural uses and ) to change approximately 7.2 acres of land Designated as Open Space (OS) to Medium Density Residential (M); and WHEREAS, the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study initiation request 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, a Staff Report was submitted outlining the issues surrounding the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study initiation request; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all such reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve the initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to amend the Land Use Designation of the Study Area (APN 985 - 0048 -005) as requested above. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 18th day of June 2013 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk G:IPA #120131ot 3 Subarea 3 Lennar IntegrallAttch 5 CCReso SUBAREA 3 APPROVING GP Initiation.doc RESOLUTION NO. XX — 13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DENYING INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AND EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY TO EVALUATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHANGE APPROXIMATELY 17.5 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE TO RURAL RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE AND TO CHANGE APPROXIMATELY 7.2 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LAND USES ON SUB AREA 3 OF DUBLIN RANCH (APN 985 - 0048 -005) WHEREAS, the City has received a request from Mission Properties on behalf of Sub Area 3 Project Owner, LLC to initiate a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to amend the Land Use Designation for Sub Area 3. Bounded on the West by Lockhart Street, Central parkway to the North, Fallon Road to the East and Dublin Boulevard to the South (APN 985 - 0048 -005) in Planning Area B (Dublin Ranch) of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan ( "Study Area "); and WHEREAS, the land use in the Study Area is currently High Density Residential; and WHEREAS, the Project Proponent proposes to amend the land use designation to change the land Use Designation from Open Space (OS) to Rural Residential Agriculture (RRA) to promote agricultural uses and ) to change approximately 7.2 acres of land Designated as Open Space (OS) to Medium Density Residential (M); and WHEREAS, the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study initiation request 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, a Staff Report was submitted outlining the issues surrounding the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study initiation request; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all such reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby deny the initiation of a General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment Study to amend the Land Use Designation of the Study Area (APN 985 - 0048 -005) as requested above. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 18th day of June 2013 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk G:IPA #120131ot 3 Subarea 3 Lennar IntegrallAttch 6 CCReso SUBAREA 3 DENYING -GP Initiation.doc