HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 093-03 VCC Rezoning Stg1&2 RESOLUTION NO. 93 - 03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS RELATED TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD)
STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 REZONING AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FOR
APPROXIMATELY 49.7 ACRES OF THE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER LOCATED AT
7500 INSPIRATION DRIVE
WHEREAS, the Applicant, the Valley Christian Center, has requested approval of a Planned
Development Rezoning and Development Plan to construct approximately 22 multi-family dwelling units;
an additional 187,000 square feet to an existing 118,300 square foot religious and related school facility;
and, a Conditional Use Permit for two new temporary modular units for administrative office use; an
electronic readerboard sign; and the continued use of two temporary modular classroom units on an
interim basis until the permanent construction of buildings is completed.
WHEREAS, the proposed project area is located within the westerly portion of Dublin and
contains approximately 51 acres of land. The site lies north of the 1-580 freeway and Dublin Boulevard
and west of the terminus of Betlen Drive at 7500 Inspiration Drive in the western hillside area within the
A Agricultural Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, a complete application for the above Project is available and on file in the
Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit for two new temporary modular units for administrative
office use; an electronic readerboard sign; and the continued use of two temporary modular classroom
units on an interim basis until the permanent construction of buildings is completed, was approved by the
Planning Commission on April 22, 2003, but is not effective fintil approval of the Planned Development
(PD) Rezoning and Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, a Tentative Tract Map to divide the property into three separate parcels was
approved by the Planning Commission on April 22, 2003, but is not effective until approval of the
Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, a Planned Development (PD) Stage 1 Rezoning and Development Plan are requested
for approximately 1.4 acres of the site located at the northwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Inspiration
Drive to accommodate the 22 dwelling unit residential component of the proposed project. No specific
design has yet been proposed for the residential component of the project; and
WHEREAS, a Planned Development (PD) Stage 1 Rezoning and Development Plan is requested
for approximately 12.7 acres of the site located adjacent to Inspiration Drive to maintain as a Future
Study/Development Area, with a portion preserved under a Conservation or Open Space Easement. No
development has been proposed for this component of the project; and
WHEREAS, a Planned Development (PD) Stage 1 and 2 Rezoning and Development Plan are
requested for approximately 37 acres of the Valley Christian Center property to construct approximately
187,000 additional square feet in an existing religious and school complex/center; and
WItEREAS, the Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to rezone the property and approve the
related Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan for the Valley Christian Center project is included in Attachment
3 to the Staff report for the project included in the City Council agenda; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of the public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines and the City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines. A
Final Environmental Impact Report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of CEQA, the
State CEQA Guidelines and the City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines, under Section 15122 and
Section 15132, and all potential significant impacts have been mitigated through design of the project and
the Conditions of Approval for the Tentative Tract Map approved by the Planning Commission on April
22, 2003, and the standards and regulations contained in the Ordinance for the Planned Development
Rezoning, incorporated herein by reference. Therefore, there is no potential for significant environmental
effects to occur as a result of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on the project on April 22, 2003
on the General Plan Amendment and Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan, and
recommended approval of the project to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, City staff prepared a report describing and analyzing the proposed Plan
Development Rezoning and Development Plan, and Draft and Final EIK responding to comments
received during the public review period, which report was presented to the City Council at a duly noticed
public hearing on May 20, 2003, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to comment on
the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all such reports, recommendations, and
testimony, and the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report, hereinabove set forth and supports the
Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is not appropriate to approve a Planned
Development (PD) Rezoning and stage 1 Development Plan and related General plan Amendment at this
time because of environmental concerns and adverse impacts of this component of the application, as
discussed in the Project EIR; and
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 City does hereby find as follows regarding
approval of the Planned Development Rezoning and Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan for PA 00-017:
1. The proposed Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan is consistent with the
general provisions, intent, and purpose of the PD Zoning District of the Zoning Ordinance in that
it contains all information required by Section 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance for a Stage 1 and
Stage 2 Development Plan and accomplishes the objectives of Section 8.32.010, A through H, of
the Zoning Ordinance; and
2. The proposed Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan meets the intent, and
purpose of the PD Zoning District of the Zoning Ordinance in that provides a comprehensive
Master Plan/Development Plan which will create a desirable use of the land and an environment
that will be sensitive to surrounding land uses by virtue of the layout and design of the site; and
3. The approval of the proposed Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan
project, as conditioned and regulated, complies with the Dublin General Plan, the PD Planned
Development and Civic Use regulations of the Zoning Ordinance, and the general requirements
established in the Dublin Zoning Ordinance for similar uses; and
4. The proposed Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan for PA 00-017 are
compatible with other land uses (i.e. residential and open space) and transportation and service
facilities in the vicinity because the proposed Valley Christian Center will accommodate the future
growth of the church and the related private school campus, and provide necessary semi-public
facilities for use by the community and residents of Dublin; and
5. The proposed Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan will not adversely
affect or be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare of persons residing or working in
the vicinity because all potential environmental impacts associated with the project have been
mitigated through design of the project or through applications of Conditions of Approval of the
related Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Tract Map, and the standards and regulations
contained in the proposed Ordinance.
6. The proposed Planned Development (PD) Rezoning will not be injurious to property or
improvements in the neighborhood because features have been incorporated into the project and
the project is conditioned to comply with all Building and Fire Department requirements, Planning
and Public Works Department requirements regarding hazardous materials usage and storage,
pesticide and herbicide usage, on- and off-site traffic circulation, street improvements, and on- and
off-site drainage improvements.
7. The Planned Development (PD) Rezoning will provide efficient use of land and will preserve an
area of open space and undisturbed hillside along Inspiration Drive on the property close to
residences; will be compatible with and enhance the general development of the area; and will
create an attractive, efficient and safe environment.
8. The proposed Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan will not overburden
public services as all agencies must commit to the availability of public services prior to the
issuance of building permits as required by City laws and regulations; and there are adequate
provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to the site
incorporated into the project to ensure that the proposed use and related structures would not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare.
9. The proposed Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan for the subject site is
appropriate as the site is physically suitable for the type, density and intensity of the use and
related structures being proposed because the project is located on land which had been previously
developed, graded and improved within an urbanized area and located adjacent to existing low and
medium density residential uses.
10. The proposed Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan is consistent with the
specific intent clauses, development regulations, and performance standards established for the PD
Planned Development and Civic Use types such as Community Facilities as addressed in the
City' s Zoning Ordinance because the conditions of approval for the Tentative Parcel Map,
Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for PA 00-017 are required to insure that
the facility use, which will be supportive of surrounding residential uses and residents of the
Dublin community through the provision of religious and school services for adjacent and nearby
residents in the surrounding area, will be compatible with those uses.
11. The Planned Development (PD) District Rezoning and Development Plan will benefit the public
necessity, convenience, and general welfare; and
12. The adopted Valley Christian Center EIR Mitigation Monitoring Program applies to the Planned
Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan as the reporting and monitoring program
required by Public Resources Code 21081.6.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 20th day of May 2003, by
the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Sbranti and Zika, and Mayor Lockhart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None ~ , //
; Mayor
Deputy C]t~ Clerk
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