HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso03-15 PA00-01 Rec CC Valley Christian Ctr GPA RESOLUTION NO. 03 - 15
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
PA 00-017 FOR 1.4 ACRES OF THE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER PROPERTY AT 7500
INSPIRATION DRIVE TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION FROM PUBLIC~SEMI-PUBLIC
USE TO MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (14.1 to 25.0) DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE)
WHEREAS, the Applicant, the Valley Christian Center, has requested approval of a General Plan
Amendment, Planned Development Rezoning, Tentative Parcel Map, Conditional Use Permit, and Site
Development Review to construct approximately 22 multi-£amily dwelling units; an additional 187,000
square feet to an existing 118,300 square toot religious and related school facility; two new temporary
modular units for administrative office use; 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 50 acres of land. The site lies north of the I-5 g0 freeway and Dublin Boulevard
and west of the terminus of Betlan Drive at 7500 Inspiration Drive in the western hillside area within the
A Agricultural Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, a General Plan Amendment is being requested for approximately 1.4 acres of the
site located at the northwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Inspiration Drive to accommodate the
residential component of the proposed project. The proposed General Plan Amendment area consists of
revision of the General Plan Land Use Map to change the land use designation on the property from
Public/Semi-Public Facility to Medium-High Density Residential (14.1 - 25.0 dwelling units per acre).
No specific design has yet been proposed for the residential component of the project, and the dwelling
units are anticipated to be sold at market-rate prices;
WHEREAS, the project, when an actual development is proposed, will be required to submit an
application for a Planned Development Stage 2 Rezoning and Site Development Review, and conform to
the City's Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance;
WHEREAS, the Dublin General Plan designates this property as Public/Semi-Public land use and
contains maps related to this portion of the west Dublin area; and
WHEREAS, the requested General Plan Amendment request proposes to change the property
land use designation to Medium-High Density Residential (14.1 - 25.0 dwelling units per acre) to
accommodate approximately 30 multi-family dwelling units;
WHEREAS, the proposed density is consistent with the Implementing Policy of Section 2.1.1,
Housing Availability of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The Implementing Policy reads as
follows: "Designate sites available for residential development in the primary planning area for medium
to medium-high density where site capability and access are suitable and where the higher density would
be compatible with existing residential development nearby." The proposed density is also consistent
with the land uses in the surrounding area designated Medium-High Density Residential in the General
Plan. Additionally, it is appropriate for schools, both public and private to be located near residential
neighborhoods in close proximity to the students they serve. The proposed Valley Christian Center
General Plan Amendment will, therefore, be consistent with adjacent residential development;
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
Draft and 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 will be mitigated through design of the
project and Conditions of Approval. 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, Planned Development Rezoning, Tentative Parcel Map, Conditional
Use Permit, and Site Development Review, and recommended approval of the project to the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, City staff prepared a staff report describing and analyzing the proposed General Plan
Amendment, which report was presented to the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing on
April 22, 2003, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to comment on the project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all such reports, recommendations,
and testimony hereinabove set forth and supports the General Plan Amendment for the change in
designation for this property from Public/Semi-Public land use to Medium-High Density Residential (14.1
- 25.0 dwelling units per acre) land use to accommodate approximately 22 multi-family dwelling units;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the City of
Dublin does hereby recommend that the City Council approve the General Plan Amendment set forth in
attached Exhibit A, which exhibit is incorporated herein by reference.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin on this
22nd day of April 2003, by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Cm. Jennings, Nassar and Machtmes
Cm. King
Cm. Fasulkey
Planning Comn~isSio~ Chai~rrsq(~--
Planning Manager
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