HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-054 VllgPrkwaySP11-14-2000 AGENDA STATEMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: November 14, 2000
SUBJECT:
ATTACHMENTS:
CONSENT ITEM: PA 99-054, Village Parkway Specific Plan, Specific
Plan and repeal of portions of the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan
(Report Prepared by Janet Harbin, Senior Planner)
1) Resolution, as revised, recommending City Council approval of the
Village Parkway Specific Plan and repeal of portions of the 1987
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (with Specific Plan as Exhibit A
and Alterative 3, the preferred roadway alternative, attached as
Exhibit B)
Previously received by the Commission:
2) Initial Study/Negative Declaration
3) Village Parkway Specific Plan
4) Planning Commission staff report from September 26, 2000
RECOMMENDATION: 1)
2)
Review revised Resolution (Attachment 1) recommending
approval of the Village Parkway Specific Plan and repeal of
portions of the 1987 Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (with
Specific Plan as Exhibit A and Plan modifications attached as
Exhibit B).
Approve resolution and transmit to the City Council.
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
On September 26, 2000, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the downtown Dublin
Specific Plans project. At that time, the Commission continued the public hearing and consideration of
the Specific Plans to October 10, 2000 and to October 24, 2000 to allow additional time to review the
specific plan documents and to receive further comments on the plans. On October 24th, the Planning
Commission discussed the Village Parkway Specific Plan and closed the public hearing on the Plan.
The Planning Commission acted to recommend adoption of the Specific Plan to the City Council, but
suggested revisions to the resolution prior to transmittal to the City Council. The resolution
recommending City Council adoption of the Negative Declaration for the Specific Plan was previously
approved on October 10, 2000.
COPIES TO:
PA File
Village Parkway Task Force
Robert Enea
Revisions to Resolution for the Village Parkway Specific Plan
At the meeting on October 24, 2000, the Planning Commissioners took action to adopt a resolution
recommending the Village Parkway Specific Plan separately from the action taken on the Downtown
Specific Plan. Therefore, a separate resolution, Attachment 1, has been prepared for theVillage
Parkway Specific Plan for the Planning Commission's review.
Pursuant to the Planning Commission action, a statement has been added to the resolution to recommend
to the City Council Alternative 3, in Exhibit 7B of the Specific Plan (Exhibit B of Attachment 1), as the
preferred roadway alternative for the alignment of Village Parkway. This alternative would allow one
through traffic lane in each direction and a 4' bicycle lane, along with diagonal parking in selected
locations within the roadway.
Meeting with Property Owners
At the Commission' s direction, Staff held a meeting with property owners on November 9, 2000 to
provide information on the Plan recommended to the City Council. Notices of the meeting were sent to
all property owners within the Village Parkway Specific Plan area and to the members of the Village
Parkway Specific Plan Task Force. A brief report on the outcome of that meeting will be given by staff
at the Commission hearing.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following actions:
Review revised Resolution (Attachment 1) recommending approval of the Village Parkway
Specific Plan and repeal of portions of the 1987 Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (with Specific
Plan as Exhibit A, and Alternative 3, the preferred roadway alternative, attached as Exhibit B).
2. Approve Resolution and transmit to the City Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 00-65
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE VILLAGE
PARKWAY SPECIFIC PLAN AND REPEALING PORTIONS OF THE 1987
DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
PA 99-054, CITY OF DUBLIN
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is desirous of improving the appearance, functionality,
economic vitality of the downtown portion of Dublin in a manner consistent with the broad
vision expressed in the Dublin General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City has prepared the Village Parkway Specific Plan (Exhibit A) which
has been prepared pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65450 et.seq.; and,
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan includes permitted land uses, development standards, urban
design guidelines, transportation improvements and implementation programs to achieve the
goals of the Dublin General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin adopted a Downtown Specific Plan in 1987 for areas
within the boundaries of the proposed Specific Plan. However, due to changing market and other
conditions, this Specific Plan is no longer relevant to this area or Development Zones (10 and
11) now included within the boundaries of the Village Parkway Specific Plan and should be
repealed; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and draft Negative Declaration have been prepared for this
application pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15071, and are on file in the Dublin Planning
Department. Based on the Initial Study, a draft Negative Declaration was prepared for the
Specific Plan with the finding that the implementation of the Plans would have no adverse
environmental effects as mitigation measures are incorporated into the project. The draft
Negative Declaration has been recommended for City Council adoption; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on the Village Parkway
Specific Plan on September 26, 2000, October 10, 2000 and October 24, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department did hold a public meeting on the
Village Parkway Specific Plan with property owners on November 9, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law;
and,
ATTACHMENT 1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and
considered all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find that the proposed Village Parkway Specific Plan is consistent with the land use
designations, goals, policies and implementing programs set forth in the Dublin General Plan, as
amended.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning
Commission does hereby recommend City Council approval of the Village Parkway Specific
Plan, with Roadway Alternative 3 (Exhibit 7B of the Village Parkway Specific Plan) in attached
Exhibit B as the preferred alignment for Village Parkway, and repeal of the 1987 Downtown
Specific Plan as it relates to those lands within the boundaries of the proposed Specific Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 24th day of October 2000.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Cm. Oravetz, Jennings, Johnson, and Musser
Cm. Hughes
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Community Development Director
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