HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Attch 05 Summary of GPA Summary of General Plan Amendments
The General Plan amendments proposed are as follows. Text that is proposed to be
deleted from the General Plan is shown in stri'� -and text that is proposed to be
added to the General Plan is shown in underline:
The Table of Contents will be amended to reflect the changes noted below.
Chapter 1: Background
Figure 1-1 (Land Use exhibit) shall be amended to include one new General Plan land use
designation: "Dublin Crossing". All property in the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan project
area boundary shall have the Dublin Crossing land use designation. Figure 1-1 shall also
be revised to include the Dublin Crossing Planning Area boundary.
Figure 1-2 (Planning Areas exhibit) shall be amended to include the Dublin Crossing
Planning Area Boundary
Section 1.4 Primary and Extended Planning Areas shall be amended to read.
The General Plan includes policies for all th-ree-four of the City's Planning Areas: the
Primary Planning Area, Eastern Extended Planning Areal-and Western Extended Planning
Area, and the Dublin Crossing Planning Area. The Primary Planning Area consists of the
original 1982 City boundaries and those annexations occurring to the west between 1985
and 1991 and is roughly 3,100 acres. The Eastern Extended Planning Area is located east
of the Primary Planning Area while the Western Extended Planning Area is located west of
the Primary Planning Area. The Eastern and Western Extended Planning Areas are
coterminous with the City's Sphere of Influence and are described in further detail below.
The Dublin Crossing Planning Area consists of approximately 189 acres north of Dublin
Boulevard between Scarlett Drive and Arnold Road.
New Section 1.4.3 shall be added: 1.4.3 Dublin Crossing Planning Area
The Dublin Crossing Planning Area boundaries are coterminous with the Dublin Crossing
Specific Plan boundary. The Dublin Crossing Specific Plan is a plan for the orderly
development of approximately 189 acres that includes 8.7 acres owned by Alameda
County Surplus Property Authority, an 8.9 acre parcel owned by NASA and an
approximately 172 acre portion of the 2,485-acre Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training
Area (Camp Parks) in the center of Dublin north of Interstate 580 and Dublin Boulevard.
The Dublin Crossing Specific Plan addresses the future development of the project area,
which includes demolition of the existing buildings and other improvements on the site and
construction of a residential mixed-use project as described in the Specific Plan.
Section 1.8.1.3 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Employee Density Measurements for Non-
Residential Classifications shall be amended to read:
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Unless otherwise identified in a Specific Plan or other policy document, Floor Area Ratio
(FAR) measurements for General Plan purposes are based on gross acreage. Gross
acreage shall be determined by calculating the area of the site and by adding one-half of
the area of abutting streets, provided that the street width used for calculation shall not be
less than 25 feet or more than 50 feet. Public or private streets within the boundaries of the
site, as well as streets abutting the site, shall be calculated within the gross acreage total.
Employee density measurements for General Plan purposes are based on gross building
square footage and are used to estimate the number of jobs within each classification. The
minimum and maximum permitted FAR's, where applicable, and employee density
measurements are shown in parentheses next to each land use classification.
New Section 1.8.1.8 shall be amended to read: 1.8.1.8 Dublin Crossing Planninq Area
Dublin Crossing This designation allows for a range of residential and commercial uses
at a variety of densities and FARs consistent with the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan.
Employee densities for commercial uses in this Planning Area are consistent with other
commercial land use designations at 200— 450 square feet per employee.
Existing Section 1.8.1.8 shall be renumbered to 1.8.1.9
Chapter 2: Land Use Element
New Section 2.5 shall be amended to read: 2.5 Dublin Crossing Planning Area
The Dublin Crossinq Planninq Area is approximately 189 acres that includes 8.7 acres
owned by Alameda County Surplus Property Authority. an 8.9 acre parcel owned by
NASA and an approximately 172 acre portion of the 2,485-acre Camp Parks Reserve
Forces Training Area (Camp Parks) in the center of Dublin, north of Interstate 580 and
Dublin Boulevard, The Dublin Crossing Specific Plan addresses the future development of
the project area which includes demolition of the existin.q buildings and other
improvements on the site and construction of a residential mixed-use project. The
development potential of the Dublin Crossing Planning Area is noted in Table 2.4.
Table 2.4: Land Use Development Potential— Dublin Crossing Planninq Area
Specific Plan Total Permitted Density Total Residential Total Commercial
Land Use District Net Acreage" Development Potential Development
Potential
Dublin Crossing Medium 41.9 6.0-14.0 units/net acre
Density Residential (DC
MDR) n/a
Dublin Crossing Medium- 46.5 14.1-25 units/net acre
High Density Residential
ADC M-HDR) Up to 1,995 dwelling units
Mixed Use (MU)(2) 13.2 20.1-60 units/net acre
0.25 to 1.0 FAR
75,000 to 200,000
General Commercial/DC 9_1 14.1-25 units/net acre gross square feet
Medium-High Density 0.25 to 1.0 FAR
Residential GC/DC M-
Specific Plan Total Permitted Density Total Residential Total Commercial
Land Use District Net Acreagel'I Development Potential Development
Potential
HDR)
General Commercial/DC 9-9 20.1-60 units/net acre
High Density Residential
(GC/DC HDR 0.25 to 1.0 FAR
School (S)l5' 12 6.0-14.0 units/net acre n/a
Park (P)141 30 n/a n/a n/a
Open Space (OS) 2_6 n/a n/a n/a
Roadways, Utilities, and 23.8 n/a n/a n/a
other Infrastructure
Total Project Area 189 acres
Total Population 5,387 persons (1,995 units at 2.7 persons per dwelling unit)
Total Employment 444 to 1,000 lobs
Notes:
(1) Net acreage is defined as the gross acreage less backbone street public street,and right-of-way area.
(2) The Mixed Use land use district shall contain a minimum of 75,000 gross square feet of commercial uses(with a maximum floor
area ratio(FAR)of 1.0 for the area designated for commercial development)and a 5 acre neighborhood park. In coniunction with
an application that meets these commercial and park requirements residential uses are permitted with a density of 20.1 to 60
units/net acre. FAR applies only to commercial uses.
(3) Can have commercial only,mixed-use or residential-only uses. FAR applies only to commercial uses.
(4) Park acreage is net usable acres. In the case of the 30 net-acre Community Park the park is exclusive of Chabot Creek.
(5) The school site may be developed at the Dublin Crossing Medium Density Residential(DC MDR)use and density if the site is not
utilized by the Dublin Unified School District and if the Specific Plan maximum of 1,995 residential units is not exceeded.
Existing Section 2.5 shall be renumbered to 2.6
Section 2.6.6 shall be amended to read: 2.6.6 Dublin Crossing Planning Area
A. Guidinq Policy
1. Any commercial development in the Dublin Crossing Planning Area shall be in
compliance with the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan.
B. Implementing Policies
1. Concentrate commercial uses near the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Arnold
Road. Commercial development should be focused in the Mixed Use (MU) land
use district and a minimum of 75 000 square feet of commercial uses will be located
in this land district prior to allowing commercial in the General Commercial/Dublin
Crossing Medium-High Density Residential (GC/DC M-HDR) and General
Commercial/Dublin Crossing High Density Residential (GC/DC HDR) land use
districts.
2 Commercial development shall be designed to be consistent with the development
standards and design guidelines of the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan.
Existing Section 2.6 shall be renumbered to 2.7
New Section 2.7.7 shall be added: 2.7.7 Dublin Crossing Planning Area
A. Guiding Policy
1 Any residential development in the Dublin Crossing Planning Area shall be in
compliance with the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan.
B. Implementing Policies
1 Locate higher density residential uses along Dublin Boulevard and within one-half
mile walking or biking distance to transit facilities.
2 Promote development of a wide variety of housing types and housing alternatives
for Dublin residents.
3 Allow the development of residential units consistent with the Dublin Crossing
Medium Density Residential (DC MDR) land use district development standards,
and design guidelines should DUSD choose to not construct a school facility on the
site designated for school uses.
4 Residential development shall be designed to be consistent with the development
standards and design guidelines of the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan.
Chapter 3: Parks and Open Space Element
Figure 3-1 (Parks and Open Space exhibit) shall be amended to include the Dublin
Crossing Planning Area Boundary, the location of future parks in the Planning Area, and
the location of future bike lanes in the Planning Area as identified in the Dublin Crossing
Specific Plan.
New Section 3.2.3 shall be added: 3.2.3 Dublin Crossing Planning Area
A. Guiding Policy
1. The creation of any new parks or open space areas for the preservation of natural
resources or for public health and safety in the Dublin Crossing Planning Area shall
be in compliance with the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan.
B. Implementing Policies
1. Provide pedestrian and bicycle facilities to meet the goals and objectives of the
Specific Plan and to promote alternatives to automobile use and reduce parking
demand. Pedestrian sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and multi-use trails shall safely
connect residential commercial and recreational uses to each other and to transit
facilities.
2. Community and Neighborhood Park land shall be owned by the City of Dublin and
shall be used in accordance with the Specific Plan. Land designated as open
space, creeks and waterways, and water treatment/detention/bioretention facilities
required to serve the Specific Plan area will not be owned or maintained by the City
of Dublin.
3. Underground water detention facilities shall be allowed within the envelope of
Central Park and shall be designed to enable the development of or programming of
above-ground facilities.
4. The re-aligned drainage channel (now referred to as Chabot Creek) shall be
allowed within the Central Park land envelope, but shall not be included within the
30 net-acre calculation of usable park land. Chabot Creek shall not be a part of the
public-owned park land but shall be owned and maintained by a separate entity
that is acceptable to the City.
New Section 3.4.4 shall be added: 3.4.4 Dublin Crossing Planning Area
A. Guiding Policy
1. The creation of any new parks or open space areas for outdoor recreation in the
Dublin Crossing Planning Area shall be in compliance with the Dublin Crossing
Specific Plan.
B. Implementing Policies
1. Locate the Community Park near the intersection of Dublin Boulevard, Scarlett
Drive and the Iron Horse Regional Trail to provide physical and visual access to the
Dublin Community and to enable a strong connection between the parks in the
Specific Plan area and the Iron Horse Regional Trail.
2. The park and open space system shall be designed to reinforce a sense of
community identity and character for the Specific Plan area and the City of Dublin.
3. Create a park system in which each park satisfies the recreation needs of a variety
of user groups and a range of active and passive activities.
4. Create public open spaces that are active safe and inviting, and allow for playful
elements such as interactive sculptures and furniture.
Chapter 4: Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities Elements
Figure 4-1 (Schools and Public Lands exhibit) shall be amended to include the Dublin
Crossing Planning Area Boundary and the location of the future school site in the Planning
Area as identified in the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan.
Section 4.2.1 shall be amended to read: 4.2.1 Primary-a-nd-E-xtendedAll Planning Areas
Section 4.3.1 shall be amended to read: 4.3.1 RTExtendedAll Planning Areas
Section 4.4.1 shall be amended to read: 4.4.1 P4imary-a44d-€4e4=0edAll Planning Areas
Section 4.5.1 shall be amended to read: 4.5.1 Pnmary a & All Planning Areas
Section 4.6.1 shall be amended to read: 4.6.1 Pr-i -x�dAll Planning Areas
Section 4.7.1 shall be amended to read: 4.6.1 Prim-a—aad-ExteadedAll Planning Areas
Chapter 5: Circulation and Scenic Highways Element
Figure 5-1 (Roadway Classifications) shall be amended to include the new roadways
identified in the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan.
Figures 5-2a and 5-2b (Transit Map) shall be amended to include the new roadways,
school site, parks, and open space areas identified in the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan.
Figures 5-3a and 5-3b (Bicycle Circulation) shall be amended to include the new bicycle
facilities and roadways identified in the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan.
Figures 5-4a and b (Multi-Modal Map) shall be amended to include all new public facilities
identified in the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan.
Section 5.2.2 shall be amended to read: 5.2.2 °, rTma,)and Ex an edAll Planning Areas
Section 5.2.6 shall be amended to read: 5.2.6 Dublin Crossing Planning Area -Additional
Policies
The Dublin Crossing Specific Plan contains policies and guidelines which aim to create a
multi-modal circulation system to serve the project area as well as provide safe and
convenient connections to the rest of the City. The policies contained in Chapter 4 of the
Dublin Crossing Specific Plan shall be implemented as development in the Planning Area
is carried out.
Existing Section 5.2.6 shall be renumbered to Section 5.2.7
Section 5.3.1 shall be amended to read: 5.3.1 All Planning Areas
Section 5.4.3 shall be amended to read: 5.4.3 P,4m y and E-XtenuedAll Planning Areas
Section 5.5.1 shall be amended to read. 5.5.1 0,-;m n, and ExtendedAll Planning Areas
Section 5.6.1 shall be amended to read. 5.6.1 All Planning Areas
Section 5.7.1 shall be amended to read: 5.7.1 All Planning Areas
Section 5.9.1 shall be amended to read: 5.9.1 Drr�4mapY, apdEXte-,I-,4 All Planning Areas
Chapter 7: Conservation Element
The headings of Sections 7.2.1, 7.3.1, 7.5.1, 7.6.1, 7.7.1, and 7.8.1 shall be amended to
read: Pr4mary and ExtendedAll Planning Areas
Chapter 8: Seismic Safety and Safety Element
Figure 8-1 (Geologic Hazards and Constraints) shall be amended to be in conformance
with updated information on the location of fault traces through the Dublin Crossing
Planning Area.
The headings of Sections 8.2.1, 8.3.1.1, 8.3.2.1, 8.3.3.1, and 8.3.4.1 shall be amended to
read: °r;m ry and Extende rlAll Planning Areas
Chapter 9: Noise Element
Section 9.2.1 shall be amended to read. °r:m°n, and wf°ndedAll Planning Areas
Chapter 10: Community Design and Sustainability Element
Figure 10-5 (Villages) shall be amended to change the "Camp Parks Exchange Areas"
designation to "Dublin Crossing Specific Plan"
New Section 10.2.E shall be amended to read: E. Dublin Crossing Specific Plan
The Dublin Crossing Specific Plan (DCSP) provides policies and regulations for
development in this 189 acre area north of Dublin Boulevard between Scarlett Drive and
Arnold Road. The Specific Plan includes regulations on permitted. conditionally permitted,
and prohibited land uses, development standards, and design quidelines, and provides the
framework for the development of future public facilities.
All other section shall be renumbered appropriately.
Section 10.7.4.K shall be amended to read.- -ate-a
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Implement the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, which has been created to incorporate many
policies and quidelines from the Community qn and Sustainability Element.