HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 088-03 EdenHous MitNegDec RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE EDEN HOUSING
SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT PA 03-003
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Eden Housing Inc., has requested approval of a General Plan
Amendment, an Amendment to the Downtown Core Specific Plan, PD-Planned Development Rezoning,
Tentative Parcel Map, and Site Development Review to construct up to 54 multi-family senior apartment
units with ground floor parking and related site improvements on the subject property. The Applicant has
requested that occupancy of the project would be limited to qualified low and very-low income
households with the exception of an on-site manager dwelling unit based on state and federal funding
sources' requirements to be utilized in the construction of the project and is therefore not entitled to
credits under the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City, as lead agency, completed an Initial Study for the Project consistent with
CEQA Guidelines sections 15162 and 15163 and determined that a Mitigated Negative Declaration was
required in order comply with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Implementing
Guidelines and City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Availability of an Environmental Document was prepared by the Dublin
Development Services Department and circulation for a 20-day period as required by CEQA Guidelines;
and
WHEREAS, the City received three letters commenting on the Mitigated Negative Declaration,
which letters are attached as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. These responses are
acknowledged and do not require responses; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the project on May 13, 2003 at
which time they reviewed and considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all reports,
recommendations and testimony before them. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission
recommended that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the General
Plan and Downtown Core Specific Plan amendments (Resolutions 03-21 and 03-22, respectively, which
are incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Planning Commission recommendations, a staff
report, the Mitigated Negative Declaration, comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
responses thereto, and all written and oral testimony at a duly noticed public hearing on May 20, 2003;
and.
WHEREAS, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared in accord with
CEQA and is attached as Exhibit A to this resolution; and
WHEREAS, the location and custodian of the documents which constitute the record of
proceedings for the project is the City of Dublin Community Development Department, 100 Civic Plaza,
Dublin CA 94568.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this resolution.
B. The Mitigated Negative Declaration adequately describe the impacts of the project. As reflected
in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the proposed amendments would result in the construction of
housing consistent with the intent of the Dublin General Plan. Project specific environmental effects have
been analyzed in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, which determined that the project
would not have a significant effect on the environment with the application of mitigation measures
identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration. There is no substantial evidence in light of the whole
record before the City that the project as mitigated will have a significant effect on the environment.
C. The Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the CEQA
Guidelines and the City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines.
D. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is complete and adequate and reflects the City's independent
judgment and analysis as to the environmental effects of the proposed land use amendments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the above findings, the City Council hereby adopts
the Mitigated Negative Declaration for PA 03-003, Eden Housing project, consisting of Exhibits A and B,
as described above and incorporated herein by reference.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 20th day of May 2003.
AYES: Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Sbranti and Zika, and Mayor Lockhart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Deputy City Clerk
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Eden Housing Senior Project
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
May 2003
Mitigation Measure Implementing Monitoring Monitoring Verification
Respons~ibi~Hty.___ Responsibi_h'tY Schedule
Mitigation Measure 1 (aesthetics): Building plans Dublin Planning Dublin Planning Site Development
for the proposed project shall include specifications Division Division Review
requiring that all exterior light fixtures be equipped
with cl~t-off lenses to minimize spill-over of light and
glare onto adjacent properties.
Mitigation Measure 2(air quality): Prior to Project Dublin Public Grading Plan
issuance of a grading or building permit, developer Works Department
whichever is first, an erosion control plan
shall be prepared by a registered civil
engineer that complies with standards
recommended by the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District to minimize erosion
potential. The erosion control plan shall be
approved by the Dublin Public Works
Department and shall include, at a
minimum, covering of graded material and
frequent watering of unprotected areas.
Mitigation Measure Implementing Monitoring Monitoring Verification
Responsibility Responsibility Schedule
Mitigation Measure 3 (cultural resources): If Project Dublin Public During all grading
archeological, paleontological or historic resources developer Works Department and construction
materials or artifacts are identified during project phases
construction, work on the project shall cease until a
resource protection plan coxfforming to CEQA
Section 15064.5 is prepared by a qualified
archeologist and/or paleontologist and approved by
the Dublin Community Development Director.
Project work may be resumed in compliance with
such plan. If human remains are encountered, the
County Coroner shall be contacted immediately and
the provisions of State law carried out.
Mitigation Measure 4 (hazards): Prior to issuance Project City of Dublin Prior to issuance of
of a building permit, the project applicant shall have developer Planning Division building permit
a Phase ! Envirot~vaental Site Assessment performed
on the project site to ensure this is no history of
previous uses on or adjacent to the site that could
involve potentially hazardous material. If potentially
hazardous materials are believed to exist on or
adjacent to the site, a Soil and Water (as appropriate)
Management Plan shall be prepared to safely
remediate hazardous conditions to a less-than-
significant level Worker safety plans shall also be
included in the Management Plan. Permits shall be
obtained from appropriate regulatory agencies.
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City o'[ Dublin
Mitigation Measure Implementing Monitoring Monitoring · Verification
Responsibility Responsibility Schedule
Mitigation Measure 5 (acoustics): Prior to issuance Project developer City of Dublin Prior to issuance of
of a building permit, the project applicant shall Plaiming Division building permit
submit an acoustic report to the City of Dublin
prepared by a qualified acoustic consultant,
identifying existing and future noise levels on the
site and specific design and construction methods
that are to be taken to ensure that applicable interior
and exterior noise levels are met. The report shall be
reviewed and approved by the Dublin Community
Development Department. Recommendations
included in the acoustic report shall be incorporated
into the final site plan and building plans for the
project.
Eden Housing Project, PA 03-003 Page 3
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
City of Dublin
5997 PARKSIDE DRIVE L~ PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA 94588-5127 ~ P~;ON~ (925) 484-2600 FAX (925) 462-3914
February 20, 2003
Ms. Jeri Ram, Planning Manger
Community Development Department
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Re: Mitigated 'Negative Declaration and Initial Study for Proposed Senior Housing Project
Dear Ms. Ram:
Zone 7 has reviewed the referenced CEQA referral and we have one comment which is
made in the context of Zone 7's role in providing wholesale treated water, non-potable water
for agriculture and irrigated turf, flood protection, and groundwater and stream management
in the Livermore-Amador Valley. Also, note that Zone 7 does not have any existing or
planned facilities in the project vicinity.
Our comment is in reference to Section 8, "Hydrology and Water Quality," item d), page 33 of
the Initial Study. Although there does not appear to be a substantial impact to the existing
site drainage, it is expected that the proposed alterations would affect it to some degree.
Please note that mitigation for any additional impervious surface from this project would be
handled through the payment of the appropriate Zone 7 Special Drainage Area 7-1 fees.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this document. Please feel free to contact me
at (925) 484-2600, ext. 400, or Jack Fong at ext. 245, if you have any questions or
comments.
Sincerely,
Ji Horen
Principal Engineer
Advance Planning
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cc: Ed Cummings
John Mahoney
Y.K. Chan
Dave Lunn
Joe Seto
Matt Katen
Jack Fong
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EXHIBIT B
Parks and Community Services Department
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 29, 2003
TO: Jeri Ram, AICP Planning Manager (~7~ '
FROM: Diane Lowart, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT: Proposed Negative Declaration for Senior Housing Project PA 03-003
I would like to offer the following comments on the aforementioned document.
Page 2 - Proi ect Location and Context
In the third paragraph of this section, you state that the existing branch library building is planned for
conversion to a senior center to be owned and operated by the City of Dublin. Please note that the City
intends to demolish the existing building and build a new senior center.
Page 28 - Cultural Resources -Project Impacts
In paragraph a) you state that the library has no historic value and is planned to be converted to a senior
center in the near futUre. Please note that the City intends to demolish the existing building and build a
new senior center.
Pace 40 - Recreation - Environmental Setting
In paragraph two you state that the existing branch library is proposed to be converted to a City Senior
Center. Please note that the City intends to demolish the existing building and build a new senior center.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
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C~.;,,,~:.~,~r Dear Jeri:
cavo~u~,n Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the City of Dublin's General Plan Amendment
~u0..~,~;,. z~,: to construct up to 54 senior independent living units. The site is located in the rear parking lot
c~tyo~-mervvme of the existing Dublin Branch of the Alameda County Library at 7606 2M~aador Val'
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CRV of Fremont Based on our review of the GPA, the ACCMA has no comment because the project does not
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Once again, thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please do not hesitate to contact me if
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