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Home My WebLink AboutItem 8.4 Sewer Capacity Programor 19 82 /ii � 111 DATE: TO: STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL March 4, 2014 Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers CITY CLERK File # 470 -50 FROM: Christopher L. Foss, Acting City Manager " SUBJECT: Reconsideration of Sewer Capacity Assistance Program Criteria Prepared by Hazel L. Wetherford, Economic Development Analyst EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In May 2010, the City established a Sewer Capacity Assistance Program, in partnership with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, to allocate the City's excess sewer capacity to end users in the City of Dublin. In May 2013, the City Council approved revisions to the Program that including establishing criteria for the allocation of a higher percentage based on user type and location, and an allocation of 30 Dwelling Unit Equivalents to the Downtown Specific Plan area. The Economic Development Committee, comprised of Mayor Sbranti and Vice Mayor Biddle, requested Staff to bring the Program back to the City Council to consider revisions to the set aside allocation for the Downtown Specific Plan area. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council accept the report, discuss and provide direction to Staff regarding any possible changes to the Program. `Reviewed By Acting Assistant City Manager DESCRIPTION: On May 4, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution 53 -10 approving a Letter Agreement with the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) for the Administration of Unused Sewer Capacity for the City of Dublin. Commonly referred to as the Sewer Capacity Assistance Program, the Program allows the City to market its excess sewer capacity as an economic development incentive program to help Page 1 of 2 ITEM NO. 8.4 stimulate economic growth in the community. The Program is designed to support large and small businesses and encourage the recruitment, renovation or re -use of properties in Dublin. On May 21, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution 67 -13 (Attachment 1) amending the Sewer Capacity Assistance Program by establishing the following criteria for program implementation- Program Criteria 1. Allocate 30 Dwelling Unit Equivalents (DUEs) to the Downtown Specific Plan area-, 2. Continue to allow 25% allocation to non - restaurant or non - entertainment uses throughout the Downtown Specific Plan area-, 3. Continue to allow 25% allocation to restaurant, non - restaurant or non - entertainment uses throughout the City outside of the Downtown Specific Plan area and the Eastern Dublin Transit Center; and 4. Increase City's sewer capacity allocation to restaurants and entertainment uses based on the following criteria- On February 10, 2014, the Standing Economic Development Committee received a verbal report on the Program and the remaining unallocated DUEs. The current balance of DUEs for the Downtown Specific Plan Area is 25.74, and 4.781 Citywide, for a total unallocated DUE balance of 30.521. The Committee accepted the verbal report and directed Staff to bring the Program criteria to the City Council. Specifically, the Committee requested that the City Council revisit the set aside allocation in the Downtown Specific Plan area given the limited number of DUE remaining available citywide. nd'rWNTf'&WN %P'FriFlf' PI SAN ARFA f"m nilF .Allnrat"I NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH: I101 •[Tits ATTACHMENTS: 1. City Council Staff Report dated May 21, 2013 Page 2 of 2 Greater than 5,000sf -50% Gresterthan5,000sf -5046 Greater than 5,000sf -25% Greaterthan5,000sf -50% III VI I�u I'. Fine miming Between 3,500 and, 5,000 sf -75% Betuseen 3,500 and 5,000 sf -75% Between 3,500 and, 5,000 sf - 50% Between 3,500 and, 5,000 sf -75% 25% Less than 3,500 sf - 100% Less than 3,500 sf - 100% Less than 3,500 sf -75% Less than 3,500 sf - 100% CasmatDining Greaterthan 5,000 sf -25% Greaterthan 5,000 sf -25% Greater than 5,000 sf -25% Greaterthan 5,000 sf -25% (excluudingfast food) Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf -50% Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf -50% Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf -25% Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf -50% 25% Less than 3,500 sf -75% Less than 3,500 sf -75% Less than 3,500 sf - 50% Less than 3,500 sf - 75% Specialty Food Greater than 5,000sf -50% Greaterthan 5,000 sf - 50% Greater than 5,000sf -25% Greaterthan 5,000 sf - 50% Coffee, Befi,, Bakery, etc. Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf -75% Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf -75% Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf - 50% Between 3,500 and, 5,000 sf -75% 25% Less than 3,500 sf - 100% Less than 3,500 sf - 100% Less than 3,500 sf -75% Less than 3,500 sf - 100% FntertainraentUghtlife Greaterthan5,000sf -50% Greater than 5,000sf -50% Greater than 5,000sf -50% Greater than 5000sf -50% (Wine BarsfTaproams, etc, Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf -75% Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf -75:6 Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf -75% Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf -75% 2:5% Less than 3,500 sf'- 100% Less than 3,500 sf'- 100% Less than 3,500 sf'- 100% Less than 3,500 sf'- 100% NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH: I101 •[Tits ATTACHMENTS: 1. City Council Staff Report dated May 21, 2013 Page 2 of 2 19'� 62 L'1L11�RN�' DATE: May 21, 2013 i toy STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers Joni Pattillo, City Manager[° 6k-. CITY CLERK File #470 -50 SUBJECT: Amendments to the Sewer Capacity Assistance Program Prepared by Linda Smith, Economic Development Director and Public Information Officer EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In May 2010, the City established a Sewer Capacity Assistance Program, in partnership with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, to allocate the City's excess sewer capacity to end users in the City of Dublin. To date, the maximum contribution per user has been 25 percent of the overall sewer capacity needs for that user. The City Council will consider revisions to the Program that include establishing, criteria for the allocation of a higher percentage based on user type and location. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution amending the City's Sewer Capacity Assistance Program and Establishing Criteria for Program Implementation. Submitted By Economic Development Director/ Public Information Officer DESCRIPTION: Reviewed By Assistant City Manager On May 4, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution 53 -10 approving a Letter Agreement (Attachment 1) with the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) for the Administration of Unused Sewer Capacity for the City of Dublin. Commonly referred to as the Sewer Capacity Assistance Program, the Program allows the City to market its excess sewer capacity as an economic development incentive program to help Page 1 of 4 ITEM NO. 7.3 stimulate economic growth in the community. The Program is designed to support large and small businesses and encourage the recruitment, renovation or re -use of properties in Dublin. Currently, the Program allows the City to provide a credit of up to twenty -five percent (25 %) of the DSRSD connection fees that would otherwise be paid by the applicant. The Program currently has 44 unreserved Dwelling Unit Equivalents (DUE) available. This Letter Agreement was extended, in writing, on October 18, 2011 to sunset on December 31, 2013 (Attachment 2). Staff will be preparing another written extension request to DSRSD for the City Manager's signature in the coming weeks, requesting a new sunset date of December 31, 2015. Over the last several months, Staff has been in discussions with DSRSD Staff regarding this incentive program and has proposed revisions to encourage investment in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area, as well as the Eastern Dublin Transit Center. In summary, Staff proposes to establish additional criteria for the Program, including an increase in the allocation percentage based on user type per summary below: Program Revisions • Allocate 30 DUE of the current balance (44 DUE) to the Downtown Specific Plan area • Continue to allow 25% allocation to non - restaurant or non - entertainment uses throughout the Plan area • Increase City's sewer capacity allocation to restaurants and entertainment uses based on the following criteria: Page 2 of 4 Downtown Specific Plan Area 30 DUE Allocated User Type Village Downtown Retail Core Eastern Other Areas District Within Parkway Transit Dublin District District Transit Dublin Center Fine Dining Greater than Greater than Greater than Greater 25% 5,000 sf-- 5,000 sf-- 501/0 5,000 sf--- than 50% Between 3,500 25% 5,000 sf-- Between and 5,000 sf— Between 50% 3,500 and 75% 3,500 and Between 5,000 sf— Less than 5,000 sf— 3,500 and 75% 3,500 sf— 50% 5,000 sf- Less than 100% Less than 75% 3,500 sf— 3,500 sf— Less than 100% 75% 3,500 sf- 100% Page 2 of 4 Casual Dining Greater than Greater than Greater than Greater 25% (excluding fast food) 5,000 sf - 5,000 sf - 25% 5,000 sf - than 25% Between 3,500 25% 5,000 sf- Between and 5,000 sf- Between 25% 3,500 and 50% 3,500 and Between 5,000 sf- Less than 5,000 sf- 3,500 and 50% 3,500 sf - 751/6 25% 5,000 sf -- Less than Less than 50% 3,500 sf- 3,500 sf-- Less than 75% 50% 3,500 sf- 75% Specialty Food (Coffee, Greater than Greater than Greater than Greater 25% Deli, Bakery, etc) 5,000 sf - 5,000 sf - 50% 5,000 sf - than 50% Between 3,500 25% 5,000 sf - Between and 5,000 sf - Between 50% 3,500 and 75% 3,500 and Between 5,000 sf- Less than 5,000 sf- 3,500 and 75% 3,500 sf - 50% 5,000 sf - Less than 100% Less than 75% 3,500 sf- 3,500 sf- Less than 100% 75% 3,500 sf- 100% Entertainment/Nightlife Greater than Greater than Greater than Greater 25% (Wine Bars /Taprooms, 5,000 sf-- 5,000 sf- 500/0 5,000 sf- than etc) 50% Between 3,500 50% 5,000 sf- Between and 5,000 sf- Between 50% 3,500 and 75% 3,500 and Between 5,000 sf- Less than 5,000 sf- 3,500 and 75% 3,500 sf- 75% 5,000 sf - Less than 100% Less than 75% 3,500 sf- 3,500 sf- Less than 100% 100% 3,500 sf - 100% Methodology and Potential Impact of Proposed Revisions In developing the new criteria, Staff relied on input from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Report completed in 2011 (Attachment 3) that suggested that the City invest resources into the Downtown for dining and entertainment uses. Further, Staff believed that these revisions were consistent with the goals of the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan and with the City Council's most recent actions to encourage more intense uses along Village Parkway through the adopted parking standard moratorium and recent City Council actions relating to the Fagade Improvement Grant Program. As outlined above, Staff has proposed criteria based on user size and type within the three districts of the Downtown Specific Plan area, as well as for the Eastern Dublin Transit Center. With the exception of Retail Core District of the Downtown Specific Plan area, the percentage of sewer allocation is consistent based on user type and size in the remaining three areas (Village Parkway District, Downtown Transit District and Eastern Dublin Transit Center). Staff's reasoning for a different formula in the Retail Core District relates to the pedestrian - oriented nature of the other three districts and the need to invest more heavily in these areas to promote development and revitalization, given more fractured ownership, particularly in the Village Parkway and Downtown Transit districts. Page 3 of 4 To put these formulas into context, Staff asked DSRSD to provide an analysis of the sewer capacity of dining and restaurant uses in Downtown Pleasanton. The food establishments along Main Street used, on average, between four to five DUEs. Using this as a metric, Staff believes that this new Program criteria could potentially assist in locating between six to seven new dining and entertainment uses within the Downtown Specific Plan area. Staff presented this concept to the Economic Development Committee on April 8, 2013. The Committee recommended the inclusion of Eastern Dublin Transit Center as a means to incentivize existing vacant space as part of the Avalon project and directed Staff to bring the revisions to the Program to the City Council for consideration. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 53 -10 2. Letter Agreement Extension 3. Urban Land Institute Report 4. Proposed Resolution Page 4 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 53 - 10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT (DSRSD) FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF UNUSED CITY OF DUBLIN SEWER CAPACITY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dublin (the "City') is desirous of improving the economic viability of the community through the establishment of certain economic incentive programs; and WHEREAS, in an attempt to attract new businesses or retain and/or expand existing businesses that will provide additional jobs and generate additional tax revenues for the City, as well as for certain residential projects that will likely result in greater economic activity in Dublin, Staff is requesting City Council consideration of an agreement with the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) that will allow the City to provide unused City sewer capacity rights to new and/or existing businesses and/or projects; and WHEREAS, the proposed program would require the City, DSRSD, property owner and applicant to enter into a agreement permitting the re- allocation of regional and local sewer capacity rights, and the agreement will be recorded with the Alameda County Recorder's Office, and WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is in the public interest to enter into this agreement because the City and its residents will benefit from increased revenues received from both sales tax revenue that it may not otherwise receive, and from the increase in the property taxes as a result of improvements to the property; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the City and its residents may also benefit from the creation of new jobs in the City that will occur when a new business is established or an existing business is expanded; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the City and its residents may also benefit from the creation of construction jobs created from residential projects that are developed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby approve the Letter of Agreement with the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) for the Administration of Unused City of Dublin Sewer Capacity (attached as Exhibit A). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the agreement substantially in the form attached hereto and to undertake such action as may be necessary and desirable to carry out the intent of this resolution. Page 1 of 2 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May, 2010, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Hark, Scholz, and Mayor Sbranti NOES: None ABSENT: Councilmember Hildenbrand ABSTAIN: None ATTES , City Clerk Reso No. 53 -10, Adopted 5 -4 -10, Item 8.1 Page 2 of 2 o A�11 Uj.. Mayor DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT Ms. Joni Pattillo City Manager City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 April 21, 2010 Subject: Letter of Agreement for the Administration of Unused City of Dublin Sewer Capacity Dear Joni: -3aG al 7051 Dublin Boulevard Dublin, California 94568 Phone: 925 828 0515 FAX: 925 829 1180 www.dsrsd.com As you are aware, at the request of the City of Dublin (City), on March 2, 2010, the Board of Directors of Dublin San Ramon Services District (District) adopted Resolution No. 9 -10 (Attachment A) authorizing the City to transfer unused sewer capacity allocated to City properties to commercial properties where the City would like to stimulate economic growth. The resolution requires a Letter of Agreement between the City and District to define the administrative procedures for the administration of the program, 'In addition, on April 20, 2010, the District Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 14 -10 (Attachment B) authorizing the City to also transfer unused sewer capacity to residential development. Upon the City's approval and acceptance, evidenced by your signature below, this letter will serve as the required Letter of Agreement. The procedures for administering the unused capacity transfer program shall be as follows: City shall provide to District Engineer, David A. Requa, a letter providing the name of (and contact information for) the applicant for the new, expanding, or relocating business (hereinafter, "commercial project ") or residential development project (hereinafter, "residential project" or collectively "project ") the City is supporting, the name of (and contact information for) the owner(s) of the property on which the project is located (if different than the applicant for the project) and the number of dwelling unit equivalents ( "DUEs ") the City desires to allocate to the project. The District Engineer shall have the discretion to determine whether the number of DUEs the City desires to allocate to the project are consistent with the wastewater flow characteristics, including volume and strength in terms of BOD and SS, for the proposed use. Such determination will be based, in the sole discretion of the District Engineer, on Dublin San Ramon Bervias DisUW1 is a Publw Eniky E° BIT A Ms. Joni Patillo Page 2 April 21, 2010 Y!^?/ • information concerning the wastewater flow characteristics provided by the Applicant, and/or on a schedule of wastewater flow characteristics for the category or categories of use classifications determined by the District Engineer to be most applicable to the proposed use. • The Applicant shall be responsible for complying with the District Code' with respectto commencing wastewater service, including the acquisition of all additional DUES determined to be necessary, the application for a Sewer Permit and compliance with all conditions thereto, and for paying all fees and charges attributable to the project. Prior to and as a condition of District issuance of a Sewer Permit authorizing a commercial project to proceed, City shall sign an agreement with the District, the applicant, and the landowner (if a perspn different from the applicant) regarding management of the DUES allocated for the project, which agreement shall be in the form attached hereto as Attachment C, which form of agreement shall be revised to conform to changes made from time to time to pertinent.portions of the District Code. City shall provide District written notification should the applicant's commercial project fail and the City desires to transfer the allocated DUEs back to the City from the owner of the property. o The aggregate total of DUEs allocated under this program shall not exceed sixty-six and two- thirds (66 213) DUES at any time. • No letter request dated after December 31, 2011 by the City to allocate DUEs will be honored by District unless approved by the District Board of Directors. If this Letter of Agreement is satisfactory to the City, please sign and return one copy to the District. The District is pleased to have this opportunity to assist the City -in these challenging economic times, ACCEPTED for CITY OF DUBLIN JONI PATTILLO City Manager Sincerely, BERT L. MICHALCZYK General Manager Date L This is the District Code of the Dublin San Ramon Services District, which contains the pertinent rules and regulations as adopted by the District's Board of Directors from time to time. Ms. Joni Patillo Page 3 April 21, 2010 Attachments: (A)DSRSD Board Resolution No. 9 -10 (B) DSRSD Board Resolution No. 14 -10 (C) Dublin Sewer Capacity Transfer Agreement cc: D. Requa H•16NG )FPT4T)enf flemdFNRMrMT)F rR{,Mni ¢ A11— minnlr Iff- of 4 —.m.nr - rwdJ:., m-1 4—A ,#, S� a / 0 CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, California 94568 Phone: (925) 833.6650 Fax: (925) 833.6651 City Council (925) 8336650 City Managor (925) 8336650 Community Development 1925) 8336610 Economic Development (925) 833.6650 Finance /Adman Services (925) 833.6640 Fire Prevention (925) 833.6606 Human Resources (925) 833.6605 Parks & Community Servio (925) 556.4500 Police (925) 833.6670 Public Work s /Fnglne or] ng (925) 833.6630 Dublin 21?lx www,tlublln,ca.gov October 18, 2011 Mr. Bert Michalczyk General Manager Dublin San Ramon Services District 7501 Dublin Boulevard Dublin, CA 94568 RE: Time Extension to the Letter Agreement for Unused Sewer Capacity Dear Bert, The City of Dublin is requesting a time extension of the May, 2010 Letter Agreement between the City of Dublin and the Dublin San Ramon Services District regarding to the allocation of the City's unused sewer capacity. The City wishes to extend the time period from December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2013, The City believes that, with the adoption and implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan and other development projects currently underway, we will see an increased interest in this program, particularly as it relates to new dining and restaurants looking in Dublin. We would appreciate your consideration of this time extension request, As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or, concerns. Sincerely, Joni Pattillo City Manager As Isla ric Fa r 0, I bout ULl's Technical Assistance Panels ULI San Francisco Technical Assistance Panel Program (known as "TAP ") Is an extension of the national Urban Land Institute (ULI) Advisory Services Panel Program. ULI's Advisory Services Panels provide strategic advice to clients (public agencies and nonprofit organizations) on complex land use and real estate development Issues. The program links clients to the knowledge and experience of ULI and its membership. Established in 1947, the Advisory Services Program has completed over 500 panels in 47 states, 12 countries, and on 4 continents. The Advisory Services Program has been successful due to its comprehensive, pragmatic approach to solving land use challenges, Each panel team Is composed of highly qualified professionals who volunteer their time to ULI. They are chosen for their knowledge of the panel topic and screened to ensure their objectivity. UEI's Interdisciplinary panel teams provide a holistic look at development problems. A respected ULI member who has previous panel experience chairs each panel. Local San Francisco Bay Area TAPs are held over the course of two days In the client's community. A detailed briefing book Is given to each TAP participant prior to the day of the TAP. The TAP begins with a tour of the study area either by bus and on foot, is followed by a briefing by the client and others, and then transillons Into private Interviews and panel discussion regarding the client's issues and questions. At the end of the TAP, the panel provides a Power Point presentation to the client and Invited guests summarizing the panel's observations and recommendations. Within ten weeks, a final written report Is delivered to the client, The final report presents highlights of the panel's independent review and contains a diverse set of ideas and suggestions that may or may not ultimately make sense for the community for which it was prepared. About ULI The Urban Land institute's mission Is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Founded In 1936, the ULI Is a non - profit organization of land -use professionals with 27,040 members in 95 countries (www.uli.org), including 1,800 in the greater San Francisco District Council (www.ullsf.org). ULI San Francisco serves the greater Bay Area with pragmatic land use expertise and education, Team Assignment and Process The City of Dublin, using their recently passed Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (Specific Plan) as a guide, alms to Improve the vitality of their downtown. The panel was asked how to prioritize the execution of the Specific Plan, The TAP process consisted of a day of site tours, stakeholder Interviews, a panel discussion, and a presentation the following morning. Site Context The Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area is bounded generally by Village Parkway on the east, Amador Valley Boulevard on the north, San Ramon Road on the west, and Interstate 580 on the south. The Specific Plan is an aggregate of all or a major portion of five existing plans: San Ramon Road Specific Plan, Dublin Downtown Plan, Downtown Core Specific Plan, West Dublin BART Specific Plan, and the Village Parkway Specific Plan. Collectively, those plans are zoned for the additional development of nearly 3.2 million square feet of non - residential development, 740 dwelling units, and 150 hotel rooms. Since 2000, when a majority of these plans were adopted, 258,734 square foot of non- rosidential development and 54 residential units have boon constructed. In addition, 617 multi - family residential units have been entitled and 309 of the units are currently under construction. This Specific Plan focuses on strengthening the development standards and design guidelines and providing greater direction as to future land uses, crealing three distinct districts in the Plan -- Translt-Ortented District, Retail District and Village Parkway District. Most of the attention has been directed to the Transit - Oriented District south of Dublin Boulevard. Specifically, transit-oriented developments are encouraged within walking distance of the recently opened West Dublin /Pleasanton Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Station, At present, Downtown Dublin largely functions as a regional retail area comprised of a number of large - format "power centers" with ancillary smaller specialty retail sales and services. These retailers (such as Target, Ross, and Marshalls) represent a unique niche in the regional marketplace and attract patrons from the entire Tr€- Valley region which Includes the cities of Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, San Ramon, and Danville, The Specific Plan encourages new development and improvements to existing developments to create a more walkable, urban environment and to enhance the City's tax base. Proposed New Development Several new projects are either under construction or have been entitled In the Specific Plan Area. The most significant development Is the opening of the West Dublin /Pleasanton BART Station. The station is located within the median of Interstate 580, with pedestrian access north and south over both sections of the freeway. By 2013, the project is projected to accommodate 8,600 users per day. Within the City of Dublin, a T13 -space parking garage has been constructed at the southern terminus of Golden Cate Drive for BART commuters. As part of the BART project, a joint developmont project with a 150 -room hotel and 7,500 square feet of retail space has been planned (Stage I Development Plan), in addition to the 309 multi- family residential units (Essex) which aro under construction west of Golden Gate Drive. Adjacent to and west of tho BART station project Is an existing 225,500 square feet one -story warehouse facility (the Prologls site, formerly AMB). This properly has been entitled for development of 308 multi - family residential dwelling units and a 150,400 square foot offico building. Associated with these developments, St, Patrick Way will be extended, providing a vehicular and pedestrian connection between Golden Gate Drive and Regional Street. Other various rosldonlial, office and mixed -use developments have been conceptually discussed with the City of Dublin, but no formal applications have been submitted. The Vision The goal of the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan is: Downtown Dublin will be a vibrant and dynamic commercial and mixed-use Center that provides a wide array of opportunities for shopping, services, dining, working, living and entertainment in a pedestrian-friendly and aesthetically pleasing setting that attracts both local and regional residents. Parcel Size and Building Foolprint— Downtown Oublin specillo Plan TAP 11 • UPE,:if4tt.(1111S11191C Stakeholder Interviews The Immediate area has a number of institutional stakeholders and individual property owners. Due to the time constraints of this process, individual resident stakeholders were not consulted by the TAP, but local retail experts and property owners were Interviewed, Stakeholders engaged by the TAP: • Councilmember Don Biddle Mike Costa, Terranomics John Eudy, Essex Development • Mayor Tim Sbranti, City of Dublin Michael Schafer, Burlington Coat Factory . Felicia Siudstill, Mayfield Gentry, Dublin Place Sandra Weck, Colllers Issues to Be Explored The panel was asked a series of questions by the City of Dublin during the process that helped to guide the analysis and final recommendations. The City posed four specific Issues for the panel to address: 1. Identify ways to spend Community Benefit Program In -fieu funds to attract businoss and customers. 2. Prloritize physical Improvements necessary to make Downtown Dublin vibrant (attract business and retail) and pedestrian friendly, 3. Evaluate the current mix of retailers in Downtown Dublin and provide suggestions on retail categories that will improve the vitality of the downtown. 4. Evaluate emerging technology trends to determine whether the use of technology vaill further enhance the Downtown Dublin area Leg WIFI, apps, etc) 1. Identify ways to spend Community Benefit Program (CBP) in -lieu funds to attract business and customers. Currently, the CBP Is structured to apply to development that is in excess of tho permitted amount. The panel suggested the City consider application of the program to all development, Including development in East Dublin. The funds could be best invested on catalytic projects preferably within the TOD subarea first. While a movie theater would be a good nighttime use, it is very expensive to construct, and the panel suggested that the funds could help incentivize a theater or other entertainment venue perhaps through the subsidy of development costs. Another good use of funds would bo a downtown park or outdoor event space located on or adjacent to Golden Gate Drive as it leads to BART. Funds could also be used to subsidize small tenant Improvement through grants or loans. Lastly, CBP funds could help clean up store fronts and fagade Improvements. TAP on Vte VAN VI term 6WFrQ7E . CU[ ON MCHTCAL ASCASIP IU PAIXk i :: 2. Prioritize physical improvements necessary to make Downtown Dublin vibrant (attract business and retail) and pedestrian friendly. The City should explore how to create a commurifly activation point downtown In addition to the existing senior center, preferably in partnership with Chabot -Las Posilas College, a major downtown land owner. The community center could be funded using pars and recreation fees and may be a Joint venture opportunity with Chabot -Las Positas College. 3 U -I tsl'J 1 G 3 u 1. r 1.0 yu ►V U•v -i �+ k00 i'•d .0 Potential Conttgurations for Dublin Blvd. itaHlo Catm €ng and Pedestrian Friendly Design I. I IpaSLI II TECuNl CFLASSi9IN:Ct YM,U • IIFa R!IIARIFJ I IJSTITV1i �gl..It -t T�bUI_�.VPs�.O a job' 12•b Lt. 6 2 % i2' `jtzPSJ'�L. L.PstJ�� s~�• �1Cx S -tlot� o 't ?( tD�J '[�11C1C. l_��1 tri'r• b \C{.LS�Ittit�l a ` W i-5 '-t' *& 3. Evaluate the current mix of retailers in Downtown Dublin and provide suggestions on retail categories that will improve the vitality of the downtown. The panel recognizes that the current big box retailers are valuable to the City. At the same time there are a lot of opportunities to create variety with regards to the size of retailers. Similar to what was done with the REI, Sprouts and Elephant Bar parcels, Integration of large format and smaller scale retail would provide more variation. Tho panel recommends bringing in an economic firm or retail broker to conduct a detailed gap analysis or, at minlmurn, explore potential entertainment and dining uses. 4. Evaluate emerging technology trends to determine whether the use of technology will further enhance the Downtown Dublin area (eg OF!, apps, etc). The panel supports Implementing free WIN In the downtown. The panel also feels that the City should Introduce a requirement that developers of new projects implement a Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDMP) reducing minimum parking requirements and traffic congestion, Aspects of the TDMP should include City Carshare or Zipcar (with development incentives or reduced parking requirements granted to projects incorporating such car- sharing programs), electronic vehicle preferred parking and charging stations, and potentially BART ticket and Clipper card validation at the point of sale at various fecal retailers. Mobile smart phone applications similar to "DashMeb" or "Punchd" could also help drive traffic to local retailers. These mobile technologies will help supplement and could he synced with the existing upgraded electronic slgnago for Trl- Valley Transit bus and BART services that shows real time transit information. West OubllnlPreasanton PART IJf•,MNi!rl�JJl'i5-11:1'£ a L'iJ llll'i �ff Hti'C al tii5•c7111 i, T. P,17,r1 3 Strengths, Maknesses, Opportunities and Threats Strengths The Specific Plan demonstrates the City's awareness of the Implementation Issues that need to be tackled. The panel was particularly encouraged by the fact that tho City recognizes that accommodating traffic should not drive the planning oxorciss. A willingness to tolerate congestion Is key to being able to realize the vision of a vibrant downtown. The Specific Plan area Is conveniently located Immediately adjacent to the Intersection of two major freeways, 1-580 and 1 -080. The planning area also benefits from proximity to the newly built West Dublin 1 Pleasanton BART Station. The planning area benefits from strong demographics both from an income and education standpoint. Furthermore, the City's budget Is In relatively good shape and there Is a strong set of existing tenants in the downtown area. The ro- tenanting that has come out of the recession further demonstrates that the area has retail strength. The panel did not perceive resistance from citizens In the Immediate area to what the City is trying to accomplish. Opportunities Opportunities abound in response to these challenges. The City benefits from a fairly open landscape with a lot of property owners and few buildings. While the abundance of parking Is part of the retail area's success, some of Ibis "sea of parking" has the potential for development into new structures (some of which may contain parking as mentioned In the Specific Plan). Several opportunities for public- privato partnerships with various princlpais are currently at play. The panel suggests that the area near the West Dublin BART Station has the most Immediate potential for development, In contrast to the rest of downtown, such as the Village Parkway area. . I U.11AIIT TLC I. f: eLA%S157AIKE PA%EL. L.R[Ikl IF„D,!ISIITIJIL Weaknesses One of the major Implementation challenges of the Specific Plan is that it includes multiple property owners with different motivations. Furthermore, the Specific Plan covers a large and more diverse area than a traditional downtown, meaning a single set of strategies cannot be applied to the entire area. The creation of districts within the downtown that have their distinct character will be beneficial in the long run. While there may be a desire to see transformative change In the area, garnering city -wide buy -in to the notion of public investment as a catalyst may be challenging. The challenge of the Community Benefit Program Is timing. If the program Is rolled on to fund some of the key Improvements that need to take place it may take too long or never happen because the money won't come in until development is well underway. The challenge remains: Now can desired new development get underway without the required infrastructure? It there is a sincere city -wide desire to see transformative change it requires utilizing public resources to get It going, Including consideration of the appropriate use of debt to finance up -front infrastructure. Lastly, this Is an infill area and how it is approached from a development standpoint is very different from the greenfleld development that has occurred on the east side of Dublin. Threats The Specific Plan calls for fiscal self - sufficiency, requiring a different approach to public finance, specifically one that Includes up -front public Investment and a closer look at some of the available tools including debt financing, which the City has historically been averse too. The panel also believes that there is a need for more collaborative engagement with developers. City -wide support to Invest In the Downtown may be problematic given the perceived east and west division. Finally, real estate capital markets are currently fragile. While there is financing for multifamily and other projects, that window of opportunity may close soon so there Is an Impetus to act now. SWOT Analysis The team engaged in a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats {SWOT} analysis, Strengths and Weaknesses describe existing oonditlons, while Opportunities and Threats are potential future conditions. III;RAI3I ANZ) ItM,T Pf • Cil&EI13 ASS iSTAhC E Pf .%k ':I Recommendations After tha consideration of the stakeholder questions, SWOT analysis, site tour and Interviews, the team Identified what they fell were the most pressing Issues and resulting recommendations. Many of the panel's ten recommendations focus on Improvements needed in the transit• oriented district and uniting the City's vision with the property owners'. 1. Focus on TOD District, especially 4 -5 key parcels as a catalyst The City should take a stop further than specific planning and actually bring together the property owners and Interested parties to try and generate a coordinated plan for key catalytic properties. These owners Include Essex, BART, Chabot -Las Positas and Safeway, The City should play a proactive role In creating a unified design vision by funding the design plans for these blocks and by helping address stow financial Implementation will occur, The Citywlll need to go beyond what Is spelled out In the Specific Plan to create successful projects that advance the vision for downtown. The panel suggests the City sit down and have some design exercises with the owners of the key parcels to try and paint a shared vision. As part of that, the City may have to think about public Investment that goes along with private Investment, as well as flexibility from a regulatory standpoint In order to stimulate the private sector's desire to Invest. 2. leverage current opportunities for Public- Private Partnerships The City should continue to work with BART to explore alternative near term uses for the BART hotellrestaurant site as part of a shared vision. BART's focus on a hotel for that site does not match near -term market potential, It would benefit both parties to explore how that parcel can be developed sooner rather than later. The panel also suggests discussing with BART shared use of their parking garage with nighttime uses that activiate the area focused on the upgraded Golden Gate Drivel St. Patrick Way TOD, for example a movie theater. 3. Simultaneously work on redevelopment of Dublin Place The TAP spoke with the manager of the Dublin Place and believe that they have a sincere Interest in redeveloping their property. The City should simultaneously be talking with them and offering the same type of collaborative planning effort as would occur elsewhere in the TOD District (see Recommendation #i). 10 ASVST- KUPAlicl. UFAniIL.1r:U1tJA1-UCL TOD Disttict Essentials � eoo } �I 643ix , . . ; I A TOD Oistriat Essentials '1 tl Downtown Dublln BART downtown Dublin Entrance lo Dublin prase 4, Explore opportunities for entertainment and civic center to animate public realm and activate nighttime activity in T'OD District The City should Investigate future opportunities to activate the area with additional civic (City, County, other agencies, etc.) and entertainmont options. Evaluate partnership options with Chabot -Las Positas College District on the Crown Chevrolet site to create a public plaza /gathering space which could be jointly used. Additionally, if and when the City needs to expand Its own footprint, It should consider the downtown lirst, 5. Focus first on residential and horizontal mixed -use developments, then retail and office The City should focus on residential and horizontal mixed use on Golden Gate Drive and St. Patrick Way to provide more residents to support diversified retail. Current limits on the allowable number of housing units within the TOD area should be removed. The Prologls (formerlyAMB) site should be allowed to Increase Its residential count, with office development, given the surplus of office space along the 680 corridor, being optional or driven by market needs. In the panel's experience, vertical mixed use can be problematic, particularly in the early phases of transforming an area through TOD. Too often "4- over -f" (4 levels of residential over i level of retail or commercial) scenarios maintain thelrfor- lease signs In the windows of the ground floor retail for years. 6. Undertake streetscape redesign for Golden Gate Drive to enhance the pedestrian experience and for calming traffic On Golden Gate Drive allow for one 12'travel lane and bike lanes In each direction, add on- street parallel parking and Increase the 4' sidewalks to a 10' minimum. Village Parkway can serve as a pilot project by reducing travel lanes to one -way In each direction and simply re- striping to allow for diagonal Parking. kiMAN LAN(191 >TI -VTE. LW IM 1 ECM! CAL ASS! 51ANCE PAML ='1 7. Assess downtown public improvement financing strategies More public Improvements and public Investment are needed on the front end. To do so the City needs to identify and weave together a multiple range of funding sources. Some of these sources may Include Assessment Districts or infrastructure Flnanclno Districts, which may evolve under California law to replace redevelopment project areas. The City has had discussions In the past about Business Improvement Districts but should also explore how to restructure the Community Benefits Plans so those funds are more targeted into the downtown area, Including potentially capturing funds from the larger City and then focusing them Into downtown, 8. Further reduce fees for targeted uses, especially restaurants, in downtown The City has done a great job reducing fees In the downtown area as an Incentive, however even at reduced levels they can be too high and create an Impediment for some uses especially restaurants and dining uses. The City should further reduce fees to attract restaurants. [ r(%C,l a �v ea.c�•w• e t 7. i2`'Yru•�'Ll. 110.16 1$A• b \Rl''�'M+� + 4 x 6 �A— '-4+0, U"X W�• c�o3 k -tee 1p,Mt l S i tU� sou iatX tea• 6�0�. a tao� R.O•t,]• � S x 12�'�s�tluZL 4zoJa '�+• ��catclu3J • 1 X Ca 5 �5� lA*a� FSm-• b\ts�r_tW� � k� -tCaib 5 -1dV.S 'Y $•9� 61oK1J'PtiK k'Y>, •6,bd ii 1 FMCL , US('r #I Uh111)1115111 X11( 9. Dedicate staff to manage Capital Improvement Plan Redevelopment agencies often Implement capital Improvements In avery efficient way by Identifying capital needs for an entire downtown area and assigning a dedicated project manager to Implement the various capital Improvements (Cl's) within their individual project area. Improvements Include streetscape Improvements, undergrounding of utilities, extending trolley lines, building pedestrian bridges and upgrading Infrastructure, making way for future development. The panel recommends the City create a Capital Improvement Plan (GIP) for the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area and dedicate time and resources, Lo, a project manager potentially housed within the Economic Development Department, to Implement the CIP. Once a CIP Is approved, this person would function Independently from the City's Building and Publlc Works Department to Implement the capital Improvement projects within the Specific Pion area. 10. Exempt residential development from CBP payments Exempting residential development downtown from the CBP payments could help further lncentivlzo housing where It Is needed most, thereby providing more retail customers within walking distance. 1_ ZaA&& 0WO- USIN �Alk*J MlC Vlul� WAY � iQ0' RA•W. e l31 Y115pVaJ � [ktiSYNjt A1V 10R. o S K l2�ZVAV(\.• llolU �A•�RL'tYS4a e � l.TS3DSCA43 BVFFt?Z � • uo6 a i K G'`�` i; \1GlI l l �3i IAA. u12\S[,�9U 0 8 '�!gucuJr lhn}� �A . 3ioG Relevant Case Studies Milipitas Transit Area Specific Plan The City of Milipilas, CA's Transit Area Specific Plan, adopted In June 2008, Is a 437 -acre mixed -use plan area that calls for up to 7,100 new dwelling units and approximately MM square feet of commercial space built over four phases. Phasing will depend on residential market factors. Tho City staff and their consultant worked extensively with property owners, public agencies, community members and other stakeholders In the area to develop a long -term plan that is visionary and yet grounded In market reality. Two rounds of interviews were held with property owners to ascertain each owner's goals and constraints, Contentious Issues, about the allocation of parks and streets across property lines, and the distrlbutlon of land uses and densities, were resolved through ongoing discussions. The Milpitas Transit Area Specific Plan Includes an implementation chapter that outlines every capital Improvement, the department responsible, the limeframe and the geographic area that benefits from the improvement, Studies were completed to Identify all road and utility Improvements and public services, Detailed infrastructure plans for sewer, wastewater, storm- wator, rocycled water and utilities allowed for the preparation of a detailed financing and phasing plan and determination of appropriate Impact fees, This implementation strategy ensures funding for capital improvements will be available and provides confidence to the City and property owners that the Specific Plan wlil be fully Implemented. Property owners began to implement the Specific Plan even before it was adopted, suggesting that they had enough confidence to submit project applications, Together, the City and project sponsors were able to Identify Issues and propose refinements to the Specific Plan. Applicability to Downtown Dublin Transit- Oriented Development Properly owner buy -In Piper/Montague Subai -e r McCdudlerr &Ive Before and After— Mltpltas Transit Araa Spool Ho Plan UFO' II LANC.NSTITIITF . EM MIN 1 C W;," I !S Station Park Green, San Mateo AdJacent to the Hayward Park rail station, Station Park Green Is a 12 -acre transit - oriented development with open space, 590 units, 10,000 square feet of office space and 60,000 square feet of commerciaflretall. A podostrian- friendly street grid connects the different uses, much the same way that the intersection of Golden Gate and St. Patrick's could be at 1ha Dublin TOD district. Stakeholders worked closely with the City staff and San Mateo community through public workshops and meetings, ensuring community consensus and timely approvals of the master plan. Applicability to Downtown Dublin • Similiar area to site • Mixed - use° green 'transit - oriented development t � 14 1 G j 6 L I ? I TECI-WeP L AS S- r,A!.i EPAlcEL. LA DAIl Lt h!) Ii1931TUTE f � T _ 1 sue' i , 7 EE t F { s 1 s, i - S 5 T- Y t � 14 1 G j 6 L I ? I TECI-WeP L AS S- r,A!.i EPAlcEL. LA DAIl Lt h!) Ii1931TUTE f � T _ 1 i , 7 EE t F RESOLUTION NO. XX- 13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN AMENDING THE CITY'S SEWER CAPACITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION WHEREAS, On May 4, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution 53 -10 approving a Letter Agreement with the Dublin San Ramon Services District ( DSRSD) for the Administration of Unused Sewer Capacity for the City of Dublin; and WHEREAS, the Program, as adopted by the City Council, allows the City to provide a credit of up to twenty -five percent (25 %) of the DSRSD connection fees that would otherwise be paid by the applicant. The Program currently has 44 unreserved Dwelling Unit Equivalents (DUE) available; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to encourage investment in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area, as well as to the Eastern Dublin Transit Center, and WHEREAS, the proposed revisions have been reviewed with DSRSD staff and are consistent with the enacting Letter Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby amend the City's Sewer Capacity Assistance Program and establishes the following criteria for program implementation: Program Revisions 1. Allocate 30 DUE of the current balance (of 44) to the Downtown Specific Plan area 2. Continue to allow 25% allocation to non - restaurant or non - entertainment uses throughout the Downtown Specific Plan area 3. Continue to allow 25% allocation to restaurant, non - restaurant or non - entertainment uses throughout the City outside of the Downtown Specific Plan area and the Eastern Dublin Transit Center. 4. Increase City's sewer capacity allocation to restaurants and entertainment uses based on the following criteria: Downtown Specific Plan Area 30 DUE Allocated User Type Viliape Downtown Retail Core Eastern Other Areas Parkway Transit District Districl Dublin Within Dublin District Transit Center Fine Dining Greater than Greater than Greater than Greater than 25% 5,000 sf — 50% 5,000 sf — 50% 5,000 sf — 25% 5,000 sf — Between 3,500 Between 3,500 Between 3,500 50% and 5,000 sf — and 5,000 sf — and 5,000 sf — Between 75% 75% 50% 3,500 and Less than 3,500 Less than 3,500 Less than 5,000 sf — sf — 100% sf — 100% 3,500 sf — 75% 75% Less than 3,500 sf — 100% Casual Dining Greater than Greater than Greater than Greater than 25% (excluding fast 5,000 sf — 25% 5,000 sf — 25% 5,000 sf -- 25% 5,000 sf — food) Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf - 50% Less than 3,500 sf - 75% Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf - 50% Less than 3,500 sf - 75% Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf - 25% Less than 3,500 sf - 50% 25% Between 3,500 and 5,000 sf - 50% Less than 3,500 sf - 75% Speciaify Food Greater than Greater than Greater than Greater than 25% (Coffee, Deli, 5,000 sf - 50% 5,000 sf - 50% 5,000 sf - 25% 5,000 sf - Bakery, etc.) Between 3,500 Between 3,500 Between 3,500 50% and 5,000 sf - and 5,000 sf - and 5,000 sf - Between 75% 75% 50% 3,500 and Less than 3,500 Less than 3,500 Less than 5,000 sf - sf - 100% sf - 100% 3,500 sf - 75% 75% Less than 3,500 sf - 100% EntertainmentlNigh Greater than Greater than Greater than Greater than 25% Rife (Wine 5,000 sf - 50% 5,000 sf - 50% 5,000 sf - 50% 5,000 sf - BarslTaprooms, Between 3,500 Between 3,500 Between 3,500 50% etc.) and 5,000 sf - and 5,000 sf -- and 5,000 sf -- Between 75% 75% 75% 3,500 and Less than 3,500 Less than 3,500 Less than 5,000 sf - sf - 100% sf - 100% 3,500 sf - 75% 100% Lessthan 3,500 sf - 100% PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of May, 2013 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: City Clerk 1 530065.1 Mayor