HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Att 1 PC Reso Rec to CC New Energy Conservation Element General Plan RESOLUTION NO. 14-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO
INCLUDE A NEW ENERGY CONSERVATION ELEMENT
PLPA-2014-00025
WHEREAS, one of the City Council's key initiatives for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 was to
create a new Energy Conservation Element of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, certain projects
are required to be reviewed for environmental impacts and when applicable, environmental
documents prepared; and
WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendment for the new Energy Conservation
Element is exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because the activity is
covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, consistent with Government Code section 65352.3, the City notified the
tribes identified by the Native American Heritage Commission of the opportunity to consult with
the City on the proposed General Plan amendment. None of the contacted tribes requested a
consultation within the 90-day statutory consultation period and no further action is required
under section 65352.3; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the
Project on May 27, 2014 at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission
adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Project; 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 City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving a General Plan Amendment for
the new Energy Conservation Element, with the draft City Council Resolution attached as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of May 2014 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTACHMENT I
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Assistant Community Development Director
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