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DATE:
TO:
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SUBJECT
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
June 3, 2014
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
CITY CLERK
File #400 - 20/410 -30
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager "
Quarry Lane School Phase III Expansion - Site Development Review, Planned
Development Rezoning and Related Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan
Amendment, and CEQA Addendum
Prepared by Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Applicant is requesting approval of Site Development Review, an amendment to the
Stage 1 and 2 Planned Development Zoning District, and approval of a CEQA Addendum to
accommodate a new 13,102 square foot, two -story cafeteria and science building and a future
expansion area of up to 4,000 square feet in Building 1, on the existing 10 -acre school site.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. All costs incurred in processing this application have been borne by the Applicant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and adopt a
Resolution Adopting an Addendum for the Quarry Lane School Phase III Expansion at 6363
Tassajara Road; waive the first reading and INTRODUCE an Ordinance Amending the Zoning
Map to Rezone the Quarry Lane School Site to a Planned Development Zoning District and
Approving the Related Stage 1/2 Development Plan Amendment for the Quarry Lane School
Phase III Expansion; and adopt a Resolution Approving Site Development Review for a New
13,102 Square Foot Building at Quarry Lane School 6363 Tassajara Road.
Submitted By
Community Development Director
DESCRIPTION:
'Reviewed By
Assistant City Manager
Quarry Lane School is a private K -12 college - preparatory school located on approximately 10
acres of land located on the east side of Tassajara Road, south of the Silvera Ranch
neighborhood and the Nielsen property.
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The existing school serves up to 950 students in nearly 93,500 square feet of buildings on the
school campus. The proposed project includes the construction of a new 13,102 square foot
cafeteria and science building and the allowance for a future expansion of up to 4,000 square
feet in Building 1 to accommodate an expanded stage and performance area at some point in
the future. The application includes a request for Site Development Review approval for the
cafeteria and science building (no Site Development Review request for the future Building 1
expansion area) and a Planned Development Rezoning and related Stage 1/2 Development
Plan amendment to increase the overall amount of development allowed on the school site.
ANALYSIS:
The following is a brief discussion of the proposed project. Please refer to the Planning
Commission Staff Report dated May 13, 2014 (Attachment 1) for a detailed analysis of the
project.
The proposed project consists of two parts-
1 . Planned Development Rezoning and related Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan
Amendment. The project includes a request to amend the existing Stage 1 and 2
Development Plan to increase the amount of development permitted on site from 85,889
square feet (per the 2004 Stage 2 Development Plan approval) to 110,602 square feet
and increase the allowable Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) from .219 to .253. The Total
Building Area and FAR are proposed to increase, but all other elements of the Stage 1
and 2 Development Plan related to Quarry Lane School remain the same.
The proposed Ordinance is included as Attachment 2 to this Staff Report.
2. Site Development Review. The project also includes the construction of a two -story
cafeteria and science building on a portion of the site that is between the two -story
Building 1 and an upper parking lot. There will be limited visibility of the new building
from Tassajara Road. The area is currently occupied by a storage shed, outdoor eating
area for students, and a commercial walk -in refrigerator. These structures will be
removed prior to construction. The project plan are included as Exhibit A to Attachment 3
The colors and materials of the new building will match those of the Buildings 2 and 3,
including the standing seam metal roof with decorative eave corbels and a simple cement
plaster finish painted to match the existing buildings. The window design and placement
will also complement the other buildings on the school campus. The last sheet of the
Project Plans (Exhibit A to Attachment 3) provides color and material details.
The Resolution approving Site Development Review is included as Attachment 3 to this
staff report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental review for the project area was previously conducted and documented in the
Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan, which was adopted in 1993 and
has a certified Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 91103064) and analyzed
in the Quarry Lane Master Plan, which was adopted in 1998 by the County of Alameda and has
a certified EIR (SCH No. 97122109).
In 2000, the City Council approved a Planned Development District Stage 1 and 2 Development
Plan for the construction of Phase II of Quarry Lane School, and adopted an Initial Study and
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Mitigated Negative Declaration (City Council Resolution 204 -00). In 2004, the Planning
Commission approved Site Development Review, a Conditional Use Permit, and adopted a
CEQA Addendum to allow the construction of Phase II of Quarry Lane School and the
associated minor amendments to the approved Development Plan (Planning Commission
Resolution 04 -46).
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the City of Dublin prepared an Initial Study
(Exhibit A to Attachment 4) to determine if additional environmental review was required for the
Project beyond the prior EIRs and Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study determined
that the project would not require major revisions to the previous EIRs or Mitigated Negative
Declaration because the Project would not have new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Because the
overall site building envelope, amount of urbanized area, and student and staff population were
unchanged, the impacts and appropriate mitigations are the same and no new mitigations are
required. Furthermore, the Initial Study determined that there was no change in circumstances
that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity
of previously identified significant effects because no new or unanticipated circumstances have
developed since the previous EIRs were certified, the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration
was adopted, and the previous Addendum was adopted. Based on the Initial Study, an
Addendum was prepared documenting these facts.
The Resolution adopting an Addendum for the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion is
included as Attachment 4 to this Staff Report.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
On May 13, 2014, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Quarry Lane School
Phase III expansion project. At the conclusion of the discussion, the Planning Commission
voted to add one additional Condition of Approval to the Site Development Review resolution,
which became COA No. 84 and recommended that the City Council approve the project. The
Planning Commission draft meeting minutes are included as Attachment 5 and Planning
Commission Resolutions 14 -21, 14 -22, and 14 -23 (without attachments) are included as
Attachment 6.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH
A notice of this public hearing was published in the Tri- Valley Times, mailed to all property
owners and tenants within 300 feet of the project area boundaries, and all persons who have
expressed an interest in being notified of actions related to this project were notified via email.
The Staff Report for this public hearing was also available on the City's website.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Staff Report dated May 13, 2014 (without
attachments)
2. Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to rezone the Quarry Lane
School site to a Planned Development Zoning District and approving
the related Stage 1/2 Development Plan amendments for the Quarry
Lane School Phase III expansion
3. Resolution approving Site Development Review for a new 13,102
square foot building at Quarry Lane School, with the Project Plans
included as Exhibit A
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4. Resolution adopting an Addendum for the Quarry Land School
Phase III expansion at 6363 Tassajara Road, with the Addendum
and Initial Study included as Exhibit A and the Statement of
Overriding Considerations included as Exhibit B
5. Planning Commission draft meeting minutes dated May 13, 2014
6. Planning Commission Resolutions 14 -21, 14 -22, and 14 -23
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STAFF REPORT
4 82 PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: May 13, 2014
TO: Planning Commission
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: PLPA- 2014 - 00008. Quarry Lane School
Phase III expansion - Site Development Review, Planned
Development Rezoning and related Stage 1/2 Development Plan
Amendment, and CEQA Addendum.
Report prepared by Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Applicant is requesting approval of Site Development Review, an amendment to the Stage
1/2 Planned Development Zoning District, and approval of a CEQA Addendum to accommodate
a new 13,102 square foot, two -story cafeteria and science building and a future expansion area
of up to 4,000 square feet in Building 1 on the existing 10 acre school site. The Planning
Commission will review the proposed project and will make a recommendation to the City
Council.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1) Receive Staff presentation; 2) Open the
public hearing; 3) Take testimony from the Applicant and the public; 4) Close the public hearing
and deliberate; and 5) Adopt the following Resolutions:
a) Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt a CEQA Addendum for the Quarry,
Lane School Phase III expansion at 6363 Tassajara Road;
b) Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning
Map to rezone the Quarry Lane School site to a Planned Development Zoning District and
approving the related Stage 1/2 Development Plan Amendment for the Quarry Lane SchooR
Phase III expansion; and
c) Resolution recommending that the City Council approve Site Development Review for a new
13,102 square foot building at Quarry Lane School.
Submitted By: iewed By:
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Kristi Bascom Baker
Principal Planner Assistant Community Development Director
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DESCRIPTION
Background
The project site is approximately ten acres of land located on the east side of Tassajara Road
approximately 1.75 miles north of 1 -580. The project location is shown below:
The adjacent property to the north is
currently a single - family home and
ranch that will soon be demolished
and redeveloped with a 36 -unit
subdivision approved in 2010. The
adjacent property to the south is
designated Medium Density
Residential (6.1 to 14 units per acre)
and is currently occupied by a
single - family home, landscape
contracting business, and landscape
nursery.
Figure 1: Project Location
On December 19, 2000, the City Council approved the Planned Development (PD) District Pre -
zoning and Annexation application for Quarry Lane School Phase II (City Council Ordinance 24-
00 — Attachment 1). The application was for a substantial increase to the amount of
development on site to allow an additional 66,685 square feet to construct a middle school and
high school building, recreation areas, landscaping and grading. This would allow Quarry Lane
to expand from 200 students (daycare, preschool, and elementary school) to a population of 950
students that would include middle school and high school ages as well. The school use,
maximum student population, ultimate building envelope, site layout, extent of grading, and
architectural plans were approved by the City at this time.
On May 25, 2004, the Planning Commission approved Resolution 04 -46 (Attachment 2), which
included a minor amendment to the Stage 2 Development Plan and Site Development Review.
The application requested Site Development Review to construct Phase II, which included
construction of 70,289 square feet of new building area (an increase from the 66,685 square
feet approved in 2000) and associated sports fields and playground areas to serve the middle
and high school facilities. The project also included other minor site revisions. While the
building area increased, the total maximum student population remained at 950 students.
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Proposed Project
The Phase III expansion of Quarry Lane School includes the construction of a new 13,102
square foot cafeteria and science building and the allowance for a future expansion of up to
4,000 square feet in Building 1 to accommodate an expanded stage and performance area at
some point in the future. The application includes a request for Site Development Review
approval for the cafeteria and science building (no Site Development Review request for the
future Building 1 expansion area) and a Planned Development Rezoning and related Stage 1/2
Development Plan amendment to increase the overall amount of development allowed on the
school site.
ANALYSIS
The analysis below describes the various components of the project and provides a comparison
between the existing Planned Development Zoning District and related Stage 1/2 Development
Plan and the proposed amendments.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING AND RELATED STAGE 1/2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
AMENDMENT:
The current proposal is to increase the amount of development permitted on site from 85,889
square feet (per the 2004 Stage 2 Development Plan approval) to 110,602 square feet and
increase the allowable Floor to Area Ration (FAR) from .219 to .253. Table 1 below describes
the factors in the proposed increase.
Table 1: Project Description
Although the amount of developable building area is proposed to increase, the intensity of use
of the site is not proposed to change in that the total maximum student population, the maximum
number of faculty and staff members, and the number of classrooms are not proposed to
increase. The proposed additional building area (in the form of the new cafeteria /science
building and the future expansion to Building 1) is intended to serve the existing student
population.
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Square
Feet
Status
Description
Phase 1
15,600
Existing
Allowed per Development Plan 2000
Phase II
70,289
Existing
Allowed per amended Development Plan 2004
Subtotal
85,889
Total allowed per Development Plan 2004
Building One
7,611
Existing
Existing building purchased by Quarry Lane and added
to school campus (but never added to the Stage 2
Development Plan total
Subtotal
7,611
Additional development existing on -site 2014
New Cafeteria/
Science Building
13,102
Proposed
Proposed Stage 2 Development Plan Amendment and
Site Development Review SDR
Building 1:
future addition
4,000
Proposed
Proposed Stage 1/2 Development Plan Amendment
I — no SDR
Subtotal
17,102
Total Additional Development proposed on site
TOTAL
110,602
Proposed Stage 1/2 Development Plan Amendment
Although the amount of developable building area is proposed to increase, the intensity of use
of the site is not proposed to change in that the total maximum student population, the maximum
number of faculty and staff members, and the number of classrooms are not proposed to
increase. The proposed additional building area (in the form of the new cafeteria /science
building and the future expansion to Building 1) is intended to serve the existing student
population.
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The existing Stage 2 Development Plan and the proposed (amended) Stage 1/2 Development
Plan are compared below in Table 2.
Table 2: Existing and Proposed Development Plans
Project
Approved
Proposed
Component
Development Plan
Development Plan
Difference
(Phase ll: 2004)
(Phase III: 2014)
Max. Student
950
950
None
Population
Max. Faculty
55
55
None
and Staff
Classrooms
51
51
None
Total Building
Increase of 24,713 SF
Area (Square
85,889 SF
110,602
(7,611 SF Existing Bldg. 1 + 13,102
Feet)
New Bldg. + 4,000 SF Bldg. 1 future
expansion area)
Floor to Area
Ratio
219 (maximum)
.253
Increase of .034
Parking
Spaces
149 spaces
149 spaces
None
Maximum
Bldg. Height
59 feet
59 feet
None
The addition of 7,611 square feet in Building 1 to the Total Building Area is a result of the
school's acquisition of the building and site, which existed on a separate parcel and served as a
special events center ( "Villa Tassajara ") for many years. In 1997, Quarry Lane School acquired
the site and parcel and incorporated the building into the school campus, utilizing the building for
administrative purposes, library, and kitchen functions. This is not newly- constructed building
area, but it is building area that had not been previously accounted for in the Quarry Lane
School Development Plan.
The Total Building Area and FAR are proposed to increase, but all other elements of the Stage
1/2 Development Plan remain the same. The Resolution recommending approval of the
Planned Development Rezoning and related Stage 1/2 Development Plan amendments is
included as Attachment 3 to this staff report and the City Council Ordinance itself is included as
Exhibit A to Attachment 3. The Stage 1/2 Development Plan, as amended, is included in its
entirety in the Ordinance.
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW:
The school campus is on a property that has a substantial upwards slope from west to east.
The site topography results in several different levels being created and the use of many
retaining walls to create flat spaces for parking and recreation areas. The school campus
currently has three buildings, as shown in Figure 2:
• Building 1 (Office /Library /Kitchen building) is 7,611 square feet and is closest to
Tassajara Road and near the main entry. This building was a separate special events
facility before the school acquired it in 1997 and made it a part of the campus.
• Building 2 (Preschool and Elementary School building) is 15,578 square feet and
was the first building constructed specifically for Quarry Lane School.
• Building 3 (Middle and High School building) is 70,701 square feet and was the!
Phase II expansion of the school that was permitted in 2004.
Figure 2: Site Plan
The proposed two -story cafeteria and science building would be constructed on a portion of the
site that is between the two -story Building 1 and an upper parking lot. There will be limited
visibility of the new building from Tassajara Road. The area is currently occupied by a storage
shed, outdoor eating area for students, and a commercial walk -in refrigerator. These structures
will be removed prior to construction. Sheet AS1.1 of the Project Plans (Exhibit A to Attachment:
4) illustrates the location of the proposed building.
The colors and materials of the new building will match those of the Buildings 2 and 3, including
the standing seam metal roof with decorative eave corbels and a simple cement plaster finish
painted to match the existing buildings. The window design and placement will also
complement the other buildings on the school campus. The last sheet of the Project Plans
(Exhibit A to Attachment 4) provides color and material details.
There are seven trees that are proposed to be removed from the project site, including four
eucalyptus, two redwoods (with trunk diameters of 10 inches and 12 inches) and one Mexican
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fan palm tree. These trees are located in areas that are to receive significant grading. All other
landscaping is to remain on site, and the newly- created slope areas are to be planted with
groundcover.
The Resolution recommending City Council approval of the Site Development Review
application is included as Attachment 4 to this staff report.
CONFORMANCE WITH GENERAL PLAN AND EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN
The project is within the Medium Density and Open Space land use designation of the Dublin
General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. The proposed Quarry Lane Phase II
development is consistent with those designations because the school is a type of community
facility, and community facilities are an allowed use in all land use categories. The site layout
protects the undisturbed hillside in the northeastern portion of the site consistent with the Open
Space land use designation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental review for the project area was previously conducted and documented in the
Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan, which was adopted in 1993 and
has a certified Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 91103064) and analyzed
in the Quarry Lane Master Plan, which was adopted in 1998 by the County of Alameda and has
a certified EIR (SCH No. 97122109).
In 2000, the City Council approved a Planned Development District Stage 1 and 2 Development
Plan for the construction of Phase II of Quarry Lane School, and adopted an Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration (City Council Resolution 204 -00). In 2004, the Planning
Commission approved Site Development Review, a Conditional Use Permit, and adopted a
CEQA Addendum to allow the construction of Phase II of Quarry Lane School and the
associated minor amendments to the approved Development Plan (Planning Commission
Resolution 04 -46.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the City of Dublin prepared an Initial Study
(Exhibit A to Attachment 5) to determine if additional environmental review was required for the
Project beyond the prior EIRs and Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study determined
that the project would not require major revisions to the previous EIRs or Mitigated Negative
Declaration because the Project would not have new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Because the
overall site building envelope, amount of urbanized area, and student and staff population were
unchanged, the impacts and appropriate mitigations are the same and no new mitigations are
required. Furthermore, the Initial Study determined that there was no change in circumstances
that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity
of previously identified significant effects because no new or unanticipated circumstances have
developed since the previous EIRs were certified, the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration
was adopted, and the previous Addendum was adopted. Based on the Initial Study, an
Addendum was prepared documenting these facts.
The Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt a CEQA Addendum for the Quarry
Lane School Phase III expansion is included as Attachment 5 to this Staff Report.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH
A notice of this public hearing was published in the newspaper, mailed to all property owners
and tenants within 300 feet of the project area boundaries, and all persons who have expressed
an interest in being notified of actions related to this project were notified via email.
The Staff Report for this public hearing was also available on the City's website.
ATTACHMENTS: 1) City Council Ordinance 24 -00
2) Planning Commission Resolution 04 -46
3) Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance
amending the Zoning Map to rezone the Quarry Lane School site to
a Planned Development Zoning District and approving the related
Stage 1/2 Development Plan amendments for the Quarry Lane
School Phase III expansion, with the Draft City Council Ordinance
included as Exhibit A
4) Resolution recommending that the City Council approve Site
Development Review for a new 13,102 square foot building at
Quarry Lane School, with the Project Plans included as Exhibit A
5) Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt a CEQA
Addendum for the Quarry Land School Phase III expansion at 6363
Tassajara Road, with the Addendum and Initial Study included as
Exhibit A
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
APPLICANT /PROPERTY OWNER:
LOCATION:
ZONING:
GENERAL PLAN:
SURROUNDING USES:
Dr. Sabri Arac, President, Quarry Lane School, 6363
Tassajara Road, Dublin, CA 94568
6363 Tassajara Road
(Assessor's Parcel Number: 985 - 0002 - 006 -03
Planned Development
Medium Density Residential (6.1 -14 units /acre)
LOCATION
ZONING
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
CURRENT USE OF
PROPERTY
Single Family Home and
North
PD
Single Family Residential
Ranch
Single Family Home and
South
PD
Medium Density Residential
Landscape Contractor
East
PD
Open Space
Open Space
Semi Public, Parks and Public
Open Space, Regional Park
West
PD
Recreaton
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ORDINANCE NO. xx — 14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE THE QUARRY LANE SCHOOL
SITE TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT AND APPROVING THE
RELATED STAGE 1/2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR THE QUARRY LANE
SCHOOL PHASE III EXPANSION
PLPA- 2014 -00008 (APN 985 - 0002 - 006 -03)
The Dublin City Council does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: Findings
A. Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows.
1. The Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project ( "the Project ") PD- Planned
Development zoning meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 in that it provides a
comprehensive development plan that creates a desirable use of land that is sensitive to
surrounding land uses by virtue of the layout and design of the site plan.
2. Development of the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project under the PD-
Planned Development zoning will be harmonious and compatible with existing and future
development in the surrounding area in that the site will continue to provide a private
compulsory education facility to the community in a location where it has existed for many
years.
B. Pursuant to Sections 8.120.050.A and B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds
as follows.
1. The PD- Planned Development zoning for the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion
project will be harmonious and compatible with existing and potential development in the
surrounding area in that the proposed Site Plan has taken into account sensitive
adjacencies and will continue to provide a private compulsory education facility to the
community in a location where it has existed for many years..
2. The project site conditions were documented in the previous environmental
documents, and the environmental impacts that have been identified will be mitigated to
the greatest degree possible. There are no site challenges that were identified in the
previous EIRs or Mitigated Negative Declaration that will present an impediment to
utilization of the site for the intended purposes. There are no major physical or
topographic constraints and thus the site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of
development approved through the PD zoning.
3. The PD- Planned Development zoning will not adversely affect the health or safety of
persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety
and welfare in that the project will comply with all applicable development regulations and
standards and will implement all adopted mitigation measures.
4. The PD- Planned Development zoning is consistent with and in conformance with the
Dublin General Plan, as amended, in that the continued use as a private K -12 school is
consistent with the Medium Density Residential land use designation for the site.
C. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Council adopted an Addendum
via Resolution -14 on , prior to approving the Project.
SECTION 2:
Pursuant to Chapter 8.32, Title 8 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code the City of Dublin Zoning
Map is amended to rezone the property described below to a Planned Development Zoning
District:
10.0 acres at 6363 Tassajara Road. APN 985 - 0002 - 006 -03.
( "the Property "). A map of the rezoning area is shown below:
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SECTION 3.
The regulations for the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the Property are
set forth in the following Stage 1/2 Development Plan for the Quarry Lane School Phase III
expansion project area, which is hereby approved. Any amendments to the Stage 1/2
Development Plan shall be in accordance with section 8.32.080 of the Dublin Municipal Code or
its successors.
Stage 1/2 Development Plan for the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project
This is a Stage 1/2 Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
This Development Plan is adopted as part of the PD- Planned Development rezoning for Quarry
Lane School Phase III expansion project, PLPA- 2014 - 00008.
The PD- Planned Development District and this Stage 1/2 Development Plan provides flexibility
to encourage innovative development while ensuring that the goals, policies, and action
programs of the General Plan and provisions of Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance are
satisfied.
1. Zoning. The Zoning for the subject property is PD- Planned Development (PLPA -2014-
00008).
2. Statement of Permitted Uses.
Permitted Uses (as defined by the Zoning Ordinance):
Private School:
1. Kindergarten through High School Grades
2. After school care
3. Recreational Play fields
Similar and related uses as determined by the Director of Community Development
Conditional Uses:
All conditional uses in the Dublin Zoning Ordinance for the R -1 Residential Zoning District
are conditionally allowed uses in this Planned Development Zoning District.
Prohibited Uses:
All those not specifically listed herein as permitted or conditionally permitted.
3. Stage 1/2 Site Plan.
The Stage 1/2 Development Plan is shown below and is also included as Sheet AS1.0 in
the Project Plan Set, dated received April 29, 2014, on file at the Community
Development Department.
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4. Site area, proposed densities, and development regulations.
Maximum Student
Population
950 students (200 Preschool and Kindergarten, 600 Elementary
and Middle School, 150 High School)
Maximum Faculty and
Staff
55
No. of Classrooms
51
Maximum Building Area
110,602
Floor to Area Ratio
.253
Parking Spaces
149 spaces
(minimum required per parking analysis conducted in 2004)
Maximum Building Height:
59 feet
Minimum Lot Size
None
Maximum lot coverage
25%
Parking Stall Dimensions
Standards
Per Chapter 8.76 Off - Street Parking And Loading Regulations of
the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
Minimum Setbacks
20' front yard setback
9'8" side yard setback
20' rear yard setback
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5. Phasing Plan. The project site will be developed in phases.
6. Preliminary Landscape Plan. As shown in the Site Development Review approvals for
the various project phases (PA 99 -064 and PLPA- 2014 - 0008).
7. Architectural Standards. The design of future buildings on the project site shall be
architecturally compatible with the existing Building 2 (Preschool and Elementary School)
and Building 3 (Middle and High School Building) including the standing seam metal roof
with decorative eave corbels and a simple cement plaster finish painted to match the
existing buildings. The window design and placement on future buildings will also be
complementary to the other buildings on the school campus.
8. Consistency with General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan. The proposed
project is consistent with the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
9. Inclusionary Zoning Regulations. The Inclusionary Zoning Regulations do not regulate
non - residential projects, so therefore this is not applicable.
10.Aerial Photo. An aerial photo is on file with the Community Development Department.
11.Applicable Requirements of Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Except as specifically
provided in this Stage 1/2 Development Plan, the use, development, improvement and
maintenance of the property shall be governed by the R -1 (Single Family Residential
Zoning District) provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Section
8.32.060.C. No development shall occur on this property until a Site Development
Review permit has been approved for the property.
12. Compliance with adopted Mitigation Measures. The Applicant/Developer shall comply
with all applicable action programs and mitigation measures of the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment EIR, the Quarry Lane EIR, the Quarry Lane
School Phase II expansion Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the Quarry Lane School
Phase III CEQA Addendum to the previous environmental documents.
SECTION 4
Relation to Ordinance 24 -00. This ordinance replaces Ordinance 00 -24 as to the Quarry Lane
School project site, but not as to the Kobold Property. Section 2, numbers 2 through 5 of
Ordinance 24 -00 continue to apply to the Kobold Property (6327 Tassajara Road — APN 985-
0072- 002 -00).
SECTION 5.
The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3)
public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of
the State of California.
SECTION 6.
This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days from and after its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this
day of 2014, by the following votes:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. xx - 14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR A NEW 13,102 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING
AT QUARRY LANE SCHOOL
6363 TASSAJARA ROAD
PLPA- 2014 -00008 APN 985 - 0002 - 006 -03
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Dr. Sabri Arac, Quarry Lane School, has requested approval of
Site Development Review and amendments to the Development Plan for the existing Planned
Development District (Ord. 24 -00) to allow for 17,102 square feet of additional building area on
the school site, consisting of one new building of 13,102 square feet, and the potential to add
up to 4,000 square feet to existing Building One at some point in the future. The total building
area would be 110,602 square feet, which would also include the square footage of Building 1
(7,611 square feet), which was an existing building on an adjacent lot that was purchased by
the School in 1997 and made a part of the school campus. The added total building area is
referred to herein as the "Project "; and
WHEREAS, Site Development Review approval is being sought only for the development
of a 13,102 square foot cafeteria and science building constructed on a portion of the site that
is between a two -story building (Building 1) and an upper parking lot with limited visibility of the
new building from Tassajara Road. A complete Site Development Review application for the
project is available and on file in the Dublin Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, the Project area was previously analyzed in the Eastern Dublin General Plan
Amendment and Specific Plan, which was adopted in 1993 and has a certified Program EIR
(SCH No. 91- 103064) and analyzed in the Quarry Lane Master Plan, which was adopted in
1998 by the County of Alameda and has a certified EIR (SCH No. 97122109). In 2000, the City
of Dublin approved a Planned Development District Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan for the
project (City Council Ordinance 24 -00), and adopted an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration (City Council Resolution 204 -00), incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS, in 2004, the Planning Commission approved Site Development Review, a
Conditional Use Permit, and adopted a CEQA Addendum to allow the construction of Phase II
of Quarry Lane School and the associated minor amendments to the approved Development
Plan (PC Resolution 04 -46, incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the City of Dublin prepared an
Initial Study to determine if additional environmental review was required for the Project
beyond the prior EIRs and Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study determined that
the project would not require major revisions to the previous EIRs or Mitigated Negative
Declaration because the Project would not have new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Because the
overall site building envelope, amount of urbanized area, and student and staff population
were unchanged, the impacts and appropriate mitigations are the same and no new
mitigations are required. Furthermore, the Initial Study determined that there was no change in
circumstances that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects because no new or
unanticipated circumstances have developed since the previous EIRs were certified, the
previous Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted, and the previous Addendum was
adopted; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the
Project, including the proposed Site Development Review application and the proposed
Planned Development Rezoning /Development Plan amendment, on May 13, 2014, at which
time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 14 -23
recommending that the City Council approve Site Development Review for a new 13,102
square foot building at Quarry Lane School, which Resolution is incorporated herein by
reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated June 3, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion, including the associated
Site Development Review, Planned Development Rezoning, and CEQA Addendum, for the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the Quarry Lane
School Phase III expansion, including the associated Site Development Review, Planned
Development Rezoning, and CEQA Addendum, on June 3, 2014, at which time all interested
parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Initial Study and CEQA Addendum, all
above - referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony to evaluate the Project.
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 Dublin City Council does hereby find that:
A. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) of
the Zoning Ordinance, with the General Plan, and any applicable Specific Plans and design
guidelines because: the colors and materials of the new building will match those of the
Buildings 2 and 3, including the standing seam metal roof with decorative eave corbels and
a simple cement plaster finish painted to match the existing buildings. The window design
and placement will also complement the other buildings on the school campus. Although
the new building has been designed to be consistent with the other school buildings in order
to create a unified aesthetic, it will have limited visibility from Tassajara Road due to its
placement behind Building 1.
B. The proposal is consistent with the provisions of Title 8, Zoning Ordinance because: 1) The
architecture and landscape design for the new building are well- suited to the proposed use;
2) the overall design of the project is consistent with the design requirements of the Stage 1
and Stage 2 Development Plan; 3) the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan
and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan land use designation of Medium Density Residential in
that a private school is considered a community facility, a use that can be permitted in any
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zoning district and land use designation; and 4) the proposed project meets the intent of the
Dublin General Plan, which discourages projects that do not relate well to the surrounding
developments and the proposed project is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood
that is primarily residential uses.
C. The design of the project is appropriate to the City, the vicinity, surrounding properties, and
the lot(s) in which the project is proposed because: 1) The architecture and landscape
design for the new building are well- suited to the proposed use; 2) the overall design of the
project is consistent with the design requirements of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development
Plan; 3) the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan land use designation of Medium Density Residential in that a private school is
considered a community facility, a use that can be permitted in any zoning district and land
use designation; 4) the proposed project meets the intent of the Dublin General Plan, which
discourages projects that do not relate well to the surrounding developments and the
proposed project is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood that is primarily
residential uses; and the overall intensity of use of the site is not proposed to increase in
that the maximum student population and other similar factors are not proposed to increase.
D. The subject site is suitable for the type and intensity of the approved development because:
1) the project site has been home to Quarry Lane School since the late 1990's and the use
is proposed to continue; and 2) although the amount of developable building area is
proposed to increase, the intensity of use of the site is not proposed to change in that the
total maximum student population, the maximum number of faculty and staff members, and
the number of classrooms are not proposed to increase. The proposed additional building
area (in the form of the new cafeteria and science building and the future expansion to
Building 1) is intended to serve the existing student population.
E. Impacts to existing slopes and topographic features are addressed because: 1)
development of the project site will involve a small amount of grading (estimated 750 cubic
yards) and the installation of a new 5 foot tall retaining wall to create a flat building pad for
the new building; 2) the roadway and utility infrastructure to serve the site already exists, 3)
future approval of grading and improvement plans will enable the site to be modified to suit
the project, which will be developed for the site in accordance with City policies and
regulations; and 4) the project complies with the Planned Development Zoning District
established for the site pursuant to provisions and policies of the Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan, including the Tassajara Road Scenic Corridor Policy.
F. Architectural considerations including the character, scale and quality of the design, site
layout, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, screening of unsightly
uses, lighting, building materials and colors and similar elements result in a project that is
harmonious with its surroundings and compatible with other developments in the vicinity
because: the colors and materials of the new building will match those of the Buildings 2
and 3, including the standing seam metal roof with decorative eave corbels and a simple
cement plaster finish painted to match the existing buildings. The window design and
placement will also complement the other buildings on the school campus. Although the
new building has been designed to be consistent with the other school buildings in order to
create a unified aesthetic, it will have limited visibility from Tassajara Road due to its
placement behind Building 1
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G. Landscape considerations, including the location, type, size, color, texture and coverage of
plant materials, and similar elements have been incorporated into the project to ensure
visual relief, adequate screening and an attractive environment for the public because: 1)
site grading and retaining walls have been minimized by the stepped, hillside design of the
building so that the site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the development;
and 2) there are seven trees that are proposed to be removed from the project site,
including four eucalyptus, two redwoods (with trunk diameters of 10 inches and 12 inches)
and one Mexican fan palm tree, which are located in areas that are to receive significant
grading. All other landscaping is to remain on site, and the newly- created slope areas are
to be planted with groundcover.
H. The site has been adequately designed to ensure the proper circulation for bicyclist,
pedestrians, and automobiles because: 1) site infrastructure including driveways, pathways,
sidewalks, and site lighting is already in place and the new pathways leading to the new
building have been reviewed for conformance with City policies, regulations, and best
practices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby
approve Site Development Review for a new 13,102 square foot building at Quarry Lane
School, with the Project Plans included as Exhibit A to this Resolution, subject to the conditions
included below.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance
of building permits or establishment of use, and shall be subject to Planning Department review
and approval. The following codes represent those departments /agencies responsible for
monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL.] Planning, [B] Building, [PO] Police,
[PW] Public Works [P &CS] Parks & Community Services, [ADM] Administration /City Attorney,
[FIN] Finance, [F] Alameda County Fire Department, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District,
[CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health, [Z7] Zone 7.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS - SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
1.
Approval. This Site Development Review approval
PL
Ongoing
Planning
for the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion
project establishes the detailed design concepts and
regulations for the project. Development pursuant to
this Site Development Review approval shall
generally conform to the project plans submitted by
Innovate Space dated received April 29, 2014 and on
file in the Community Development Department, and
other plans, text, and diagrams — including the color
and material sheet — relating to this Site
Development Review approval, unless modified by
the Conditions of Approval contained herein.
2.
Permit Expiration. Approval of this Site
PL
One year After
DMC
Development Review approval shall be valid for one
Effective Date
8.96.020.
(1) year from the approval of the project by the
D
Planning Commission. This approval shall be null
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Prior to:
and void in the event the approved use fails to be
established within the prescribed time.
Commencement of the use means the establishment
of use pursuant to the Permit approval or,
demonstrating substantial progress toward
commencing such use. If there is a dispute as to
whether the Permit has expired, the City may hold a
noticed public hearing to determine the matter. Such
a determination may be processed concurrently with
revocation proceedings in appropriate circumstances.
If a Permit expires, a new application must be made
and processed according to the requirements of this
Ordinance.
3.
Time Extension. The original approving decision-
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One Year
DMC
maker may, upon the Applicant's written request for
Following
8.96.020.
an extension of approval prior to expiration, upon the
Expiration
E
determination that all Conditions of Approval remain
Date
adequate and all applicable findings of approval will
continue to be met, grant an extension of the
approval for a period not to exceed six (6) months.
Subsequent six month extensions may be granted at
the discretion of the Community Development
Director. All time extension requests shall be noticed
and a public hearing shall be held before the original
hearing body.
4.
Compliance. The Applicant/Property Owner shall
PL
On -going
DMC
operate this use in compliance with the Conditions of
8.96.020.
Approval of this Site Development Review, the
F
approved plans and the regulations established in
the Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or
conditions specified may be subject to enforcement
action.
5.
Effective Date. This approval shall become effective
PL
Ongoing
Planning
after the Site Development Review approval appeal
period has expired. The approval is contingent on
the City Council adopting an Ordinance approving a
Planned Development Rezone with a related Stage 2
Development Plan amendment for the project. If this
action does not take place, the Site Development
Review approval is null and void.
6.
Revocation of Permit. The Site Development
PL
On -going
DMC
Review approval shall be revocable for cause in
8.96.020.1
accordance with Section 8.96.020.1 of the Dublin
Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or
conditions of this permit shall be subject to citation.
7.
Requirements and Standard Conditions. The
Various
Building
Standard
Applicant/ Developer shall comply with applicable
Permit
City of Dublin Fire Prevention Bureau, Dublin Public
Issuance
Works Department, Dublin Building Department,
Dublin Police Services, Alameda County Flood
Control District Zone 7, Livermore Amador Valley
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Transit Authority, Alameda County Public and
Environmental Health, Dublin San Ramon Services
District and the California Department of Health
Services requirements and standard conditions. Prior
to issuance of building permits or the installation of
any improvements related to this project, the
Developer shall supply written statements from each
such agency or department to the Planning
Department, indicating that all applicable conditions
required have been or will be met.
8.
Required Permits. Developer shall obtain all permits
PW
Building
Standard
required by other agencies including, but not limited
Permit
to Alameda County Environmental Health, Alameda
Issuance
County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District (Zone 7), California Department of Fish and
Wildlife, Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water
Quality Control Board, Caltrans, or other
regional /state agencies as required by law. Copies of
the permits shall be provided to the Public Works
Department.
9.
Fees. Applicant/Developer shall pay all applicable
Various
Building
Various
fees in effect at the time of building permit issuance,
Permit
including, but not limited to, Planning fees, Building
Issuance
fees, Traffic Impact Fees, TVTC fees, Dublin San
Ramon Services District fees, Public Facilities fees,
Dublin Unified School District School Impact fees,
Fire Facilities Impact fees, Alameda County Flood
and Water Conservation District (Zone 7) Drainage
and Water Connection fees; or any other fee that
may be adopted and applicable.
10.
Indemnification. The Developer shall defend,
ADM
On -going
Administra
indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Dublin and
tion/
its agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
City
action, or proceeding against the City of Dublin or its
Attorney
agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside,
void, or annul an approval of the City of Dublin or its
advisory agency, appeal board, Planning
Commission, City Council, Community Development
Director, Zoning Administrator, or any other
department, committee, or agency of the City to the
extent such actions are brought within the time period
required by Government Code Section 66499.37 or
other applicable law; provided, however, that The
Developer's duty to so defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless shall be subject to the City's promptly
notifying The Developer of any said claim, action, or
proceeding and the City's full cooperation in the
defense of such actions or proceedings.
11.
Clarification of Conditions. In the event that there
PW
On -going
Public
needs to be clarification to the Conditions of
Works
Approval, the Community Development Director and
the City Engineer have the authority to clarify the
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Prior to:
intent of these Conditions of Approval to the
Developer without going to a public hearing. The
Director of Community Development and the City
Engineer also have the authority to make minor
modifications to these conditions without going to a
public hearing in order for the Applicant/Developer to
fulfill needed improvements or mitigations resulting
from impacts to this project.
12.
Clean -up. The Applicant/Developer shall be
PL
On -going
Planning
responsible for clean -up and disposal of project
related trash to maintain a safe, clean, and litter -free
site.
13.
Modifications. Modifications or changes to this Site
PL
On -going
DMC
Development Review approval may be considered by
8.104
the Community Development Director in compliance
with Chapter 8.104 of the Zoning Ordinance and in
compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance.
14.
Archaeology. Should any prehistoric, cultural, or
PL
During
Planning
historic artifacts be exposed during excavation and
Construction
construction operations, the Department of
Community Development shall be notified and work
shall cease immediately until an archaeologist, who is
certified by the Society of California Archaeology
(SCA) or the Society of Professional Archaeology
(SOPA), is consulted to evaluate the significance of
the find and suggest appropriate mitigation
measures, if deemed necessary, prior to resuming
ground breaking construction activities.
Standardized procedures for evaluating accidental
finds and discovery of human remains shall be
followed as prescribed in Sections 15064.5 and
15126.4 of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines. Compliance with this condition required
throughout construction.
PLANNING DIVISION - PROJECT SPECIFIC
CONDITIONS
15.
Equipment Screening. All electrical equipment, fire
PL
Building
Planning
risers, and /or mechanical equipment shall be
Permit
screened from public view by landscaping and /or
Issuance
architectural features. Any roof - mounted equipment
and
shall be completely screened from adjacent street
Through
view by materials architecturally compatible with the
Completion/
building and to the satisfaction of the Community
On -going
Development Director. The Building Permit plans
shall show the location of all equipment and
screening for review and approval by the Director of
Community Development.
16.
Quarry Lane School Master Plan, Quarry Lane
PL
On -going
Quarry
Environmental Impact Report and Quarry Lane
Lane
School Phase II Project Mitigated Negative
School EIR
Declaration. Applicant/Developer shall comply with
and
Mitigated
all applicable conditions of approval, action programs
Negative
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and mitigation measures of the Quarry Lane School
Declaration
Master Plan and companion Environmental Impact
Report and Mitigated Negative Declaration deemed
applicable by the Community Development Director.
17.
Colors. The exterior paint colors of the buildings
PL
Occupancy
Planning
shall be in compliance with the Color and Material
Board approved with the Project Plans and shall
match the paint color of the other buildings on the
school campus. The Applicant shall paint a small
portion of the building the approved colors for review
and approval by the Director of Community
Development prior to painting the entire buildings,
whose approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
18.
Construction Trailer. The Applicant/Developer shall
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Establishment
Planning
obtain a Temporary Use Permit prior to the
of the
establishment of any construction trailer, storage
temporary use
shed, or container units on the project site.
19.
Final Building and Site Improvement Plans shall be
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Issuance of
Planning
reviewed and approved by the Community
Building
Development Department staff prior to the issuance
Permits
of a building permit. All such plans shall insure:
a. That standard non - residential security
requirements as established by the Dublin Police
Department are provided.
b. That ramps, special parking spaces, signing, and
other appropriate physical features for the
disabled, are provided throughout the site for all
publicly used facilities.
c. That continuous concrete curbing is provided for
all parking stalls, if necessary.
d. That exterior lighting of the building and site is
not directed onto adjacent properties and the
light source is shielded from direct offsite
viewing.
e. That all mechanical equipment, including air
conditioning condensers, are architecturally
screened from view, and that electrical
transformers are either underground,
architecturally screened, or screened by
landscape of an adequate size. Electrical and
gas meters shall be screened to the greatest
degree possible.
f. That all vents, gutters, downspouts, flashings,
etc., are painted to match the color of adjacent
surface.
g. That all materials and colors are to be as
approved by the Dublin Community Development
Department. Once constructed or installed, all
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improvements are to be maintained in
accordance with the approved plans. Any
changes, which affect the exterior character,
shall be resubmitted to the Dublin Community
Development Department for approval.
h. That all exterior architectural elements visible
from view and not detailed on the plans be
finished in a style and in materials in harmony
with the exterior of the building. All materials
shall wrap to the inside corners and terminate at
a perpendicular wall plane.
i. That all other public agencies that require
review of the project are supplied with copies of
the final building and site plans and that
compliance is obtained with at least their
minimum Code requirements.
BUILDING — GENERAL CONDITIONS
20.
Building Codes issues to address in Permit
B
Issuance of
B
Submittal:
Building
1. Due to the distance of the new building to existing
Permit(s) and
building #1 and to the south property line a rated
approval of
exterior wall, parapet and protected openings
the Final Map
shall be designed. These will be reviewed more
closely during the permit application submittal.
2. Provide details and breakdown for the long -term
bicycle rack storage. Location should be the most
practical and closer to the new building.
3. Note that the solar zones required per Section
110.10 of the 2013 CA Energy Code will be in
place as of July 1, 2014. If the construction
drawings will be submitted for building permit prior
to July 1, 2014, this comment can be waived.
Please note that the requirement for the solar
zone can affect the roof design.
4. Revise the plumbing calculations and use
accurate numbers shown under the current 2013
California Plumbing Code. Use Table A first to
determine the total occupant load (this is based
on the square footage of the building) and then
Table 422.1 to determine the minimum number of
fixtures. It appears the calculations are deficient
of plumbing fixtures.
21.
Building Codes and Ordinances. All project
B
Through
Building
construction shall conform to all building codes and
Completion
ordinances in effect at the time of building permit.
22.
HVAC Systems. Air conditioning units and
PL, B
Occupancy of
Building
ventilation ducts shall be screened from adjacent
any tenant
street view with materials compatible to the main
space
building. Units shall be permanently installed on
concrete pads or other non - movable materials to be
approved by the Building Official and Director of
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23.
Building Permits. To apply for building permits,
B
Issuance of
Building
Applicant/Developer shall submit five (5) sets of
Building
construction plans to the Building & Safety Division
Permits
for plan check. Each set of plans shall have attached
an annotated copy of these Conditions of Approval.
The notations shall clearly indicate how all Conditions
of Approval will or have been complied with.
Construction plans will not be accepted without the
annotated resolutions attached to each set of plans.
Applicant/Developer will be responsible for obtaining
the approvals of all participation non -City agencies
prior to the issuance of building permits.
24.
Construction Drawings. Construction plans shall be
B
Issuance of
Building
fully dimensioned (including building elevations)
Building
accurately drawn (depicting all existing and proposed
Permits
conditions on site), and prepared and signed by a
California licensed Architect or Engineer. All
structural calculations shall be prepared and signed
by a California licensed Architect or Engineer. The
site plan, landscape plan and details shall be
consistent with each other.
25.
Addressing. Address will be required on all doors
B
Occupancy of
Building
leading to the exterior of the building. Address
any building
numbers /letters shall be in a contrasting color to the
and ongoing
surface on which they are applied and be able to be
seen from the street, 4 inches in height minimum.
26.
Engineer Observation. A Special Inspector shall be
B
Frame
Building
retained to provide observation services for all
Inspection
components of the lateral and vertical design of the
building, including nailing, hold- downs, straps, shear,
roof diaphragm and structural frame of building. A
written report shall be submitted to the City Inspector
prior to scheduling the final frame inspection.
27.
Foundation. Geotechnical Engineer for the soils
B
Issuance of
Building
report shall review and approve the foundation
Building
design. A letter shall be submitted to the Building
Permits
Division on the approval.
28.
CAL Green Building Standards Code. The project
B
Issuance of
Building
shall incorporate the requirements of the CAL Green
Building
Building Standards Code. The project shall be
Permits
provided with: a) short term bicycle parking, b)
designated clean air vehicle parking stall, c) conduit
installed from the electrical supply panel to the roof
for the installation of future PV, d) automatic irrigation
controllers for landscaping. The Green Building Plan
shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official for
review.
29.
Cool Roofs. Flat roof areas shall have their roofing
B
Through
Building
material (including gravel) coated or painted with light
Completion
colored or reflective material designed for Cool
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Roofs.
30.
Electronic File. The Applicant/Developer shall
B
Prior to First
Building
submit all building drawings and specifications for
and Final
this project in an electronic format to the satisfaction
Inspection
of the Building Official prior to the issuance of
building permits. Additionally, all revisions made to
the building plans during the project shall be
incorporated into an "As Built" electronic file and
submitted prior to the issuance of the final
occupancy.
31.
Copies of Approved Plans. Applicant shall provide
B
30 days After
Building
City with 4 reduced (1/2 size) copies of the approved
Permit and
plan.
Each Revision
Issuance
32.
Temporary Construction Fencing. Temporary
B
Beginning of
Building
Construction fencing shall be installed along
work onsite
perimeter of all work under construction.
FIRE — GENERAL CONDITIONS
33.
Code compliance. The Applicant/Developer shall
F
During
Fire
comply with all applicable Fire and Building Codes in
Construction
effect at the time of building permit application.
34.
New Fire Sprinkler System & Monitoring
F
Prior to
Fire
Requirements. In accordance with The Dublin Fire
issuance of
Code, fire sprinklers shall be installed in the building.
Building
The system shall be in accordance with the NFPA 13,
Permits
the CA Fire Code and CA Building Code. Plans and
specifications showing detailed mechanical design,
cut sheets, listing sheets and hydraulic calculations
shall be submitted to the Fire Department for
approval and permit prior to installation. This may be
a deferred submittal.
35.
Fire Alarm (detection) System Required
F
Prior to
Fire
A Fire Alarm- Detection System shall be installed
Occupancy
throughout the building so as to provide full property
protection, including combustible concealed spaces,
as required by NFPA 72. The system shall be
installed in accordance with NFPA 72, CA Fire,
Building, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes. If the
system is intended to serve as an evacuation system,
compliance with the horn /strobe requirements for the
entire building must also be met. All automatic fire
extinguishing systems shall be interconnected to the
fire alarm system so as to activate an alarm if
activated and to monitor control valves. Delayed
egress locks shall meet requirements of C.F.C.
36.
Fire Extinguishers. Extinguishers shall be visible
F
Prior to
Fire
and unobstructed. Signage shall be provided to
Occupancy
indicate fire extinguisher locations. The number and
and ongoing
location of extinguishers shall be shown on the plans.
Additional fire extinguishers maybe required by the
fire inspector. Fire extinguisher shall meet a
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minimum classification of 2A 1013C. Extinguishers
weighing 40 pounds or less shall be mounted no
higher than 5 feet above the floor measured to the
top of the extinguisher. Extinguishers shall be
inspected monthly and serviced by a licensed
concern annually.
37.
FD Building Key Box for Building Access. A Fire
F
Prior to
Fire
Department Key Box shall be installed at the main
Occupancy
entrance to the Building. Note these locations on the
plans. The key box should be installed approximately
5 1/2 feet above grade. The box shall be sized to
hold the master key to the facility as well as keys for
rooms not accessible by the master key. Specialty
keys, such as the fire alarm control box key and
elevator control keys shall also be installed in the
box. Key boxes and switches may be ordered
directly from the Knox Company at
www.knoxbox.com
38.
Main Entrance Hardware Exception.
F
Prior to
Fire
It is recommended that all doors be provided with exit
Occupancy
hardware that allows exiting from the egress side
even when the door is in the locked condition.
However, an exception for A -3, B, F, M, S
occupancies and all churches does allow key - locking
hardware (no thumb - turns) on the main exit when the
main exit consists of a single door or pair of doors.
When unlocked the single door or both leaves of a
pair of doors must be free to swing without operation
of any latching device. A readily visible, durable sign
on or just above the door stating "This door to
remain unlocked whenever the building is
occupied" shall be provided. The sign shall be in
letters not less than 1 inch high on a contrasting
background. This use of this exception may be
revoked for cause.
39.
Exit signs shall be visible and illuminated with
F
Ongoing
Fire
emergency lighting when building is occupied.
40.
Posting of room capacity is required for any occupant
F
Ongoing
Fire
load of 50 or more persons. Submittal of a seating
plan on 8.5" x 11" paper is required prior to final
occupancy.
41.
Air moving systems supplying air in excess of 2,000
F
Ongoing
Fire
cubic feet per minute to enclosed spaces within
buildings shall be equipped with an automatic
shutoff. Automatic shutoff shall be accomplished by
interrupting the power source of the air moving
equipment upon detection of smoke in the main
supply air duct served by such equipment. Smoke
detectors shall be labeled by an approved agency
approved and listed by California State Fire Marshal
for air duct installation and shall be installed in
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accordance with the manufacturer's approved
installation instructions.
42.
Interior Finishes. Wall and ceiling interior finish
F
Prior to
Fire
material shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of
Occupancy
the California Fire Code. Interior finishes will be field
and Ongoing
verified upon final inspection. If the product is not
field marked and the marking visible for
inspection, maintain the products cut - sheets and
packaging that show proof of the products
flammability and flame- spread ratings. Decorative
materials shall be fire retardant.
43.
Fire Access. Access roads, turnarounds, pullouts,
F
During
Fire
and fire operation areas are Fire Lanes and shall be
construction
maintained clear and free of obstructions, including
and ongoing
the parking of vehicles.
44.
Entrances. Entrances to job sites shall not be
F
During
Fire
blocked, including after hours, other than by
construction
approved gates /barriers that provide for emergency
and ongoing
access.
45.
Site Utilities. Site utilities that would require the
F
Prior to
Fire
access road to be dug up or made impassible shall
construction
be installed.
commencing
46.
Fire Access. Fire access is required to be approved
F
Priot to
Fire
all- weather access. Show on the plans the location of
issuance of
the all- weather access and a description of the
building
construction. Access road must be designed to
permits and
support the imposed loads of fire apparatus. .
ongoing
Entrance flare, angle of departure, width, turning
radii, grades, turnaround, vertical clearances, road
surface, bridges /crossings, gates /key- switch, & within
required 150 -ft. distance to Fire Lane
47.
FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND
F
During
Fire
DEMOLITION
Demolition/
1. Clearance to combustibles from temporary heating
Construction
devices shall be maintained. Devices shall be fixed in
and Ongoing
place and protected from damage, dislodgement or
overturning in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Smoking shall be prohibited except in approved
areas. Signs shall be posted "NO SMOKING" in a
conspicuous location in each structure or location in
which smoking is prohibited.
3. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material
shall be removed from buildings at the end of each
shift of work.
4. Flammable and combustible liquid storage areas
shall be maintained clear of combustible vegetation
and waste materials.
PUBLIC
WORKS — PROJECT SPECIFIC
48.
Clarifications and Changes to the Conditions.
PW
Prior to
Public
In the event that there needs to be clarification to
Approval of
Works
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Prior to:
these Conditions of Approval, the Directors of
Grading /Sitew
Community Development and Public Works have
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the authority to clarify the intent of these Conditions
of Approval to the Applicant (Developer) by a
written document signed by the Directors of
Community Development and Public Works and
placed in the project file. The Directors also have
the authority to make minor modifications to these
conditions without going to a public hearing in order
for the Applicant to fulfill needed improvements or
mitigations resulting from impacts of this project.
49.
Standard Public Works Conditions of Approval.
PW
Prior to
Public
Applicant/Developer shall comply with all applicable
Approval of
Works
City of Dublin Public Works Standard Conditions of
Improvement
Approval. In the event of a conflict between the
Plans
Public Works Standard Conditions of Approval and
these Conditions, these Conditions shall prevail.
50.
Hold Harmless /Indemnification.
PW
Through
Public
The Developer shall defend, indemnify, and hold
completion of
Works
harmless the City of Dublin and its agents, officers,
Improvements
and employees from any claim, action, or
and
proceeding against the City of Dublin or its advisory
Occupancy of
agency, appeal board, Planning Commission, City
the Building
Council, Community Development Director, Zoning
Administrator, or any other department, committee,
or agency of the City to the extend such actions are
brought within the time period required by
Government Code Section 66499.37 or other
applicable law: provided, however, that the
Developer's duty to so defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless shall be subject to the City's promptly
notifying the Developer of any said claim, action, or
proceeding and the City's full cooperation in the
defense of such actions or proceedings.
51.
Grading /Demolition /Sitework Permit.
PW
Prior to
Public
The applicant shall apply for and obtain a
Issuance of
Works
Grading /Sitework Permit from the Public Works
Grading /Sitew
Department for all site improvement or grading work.
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The Grading /Sitework Permit will be based on the
final set of civil plans and will not be issued until all of
plan check comments have been resolved.
A copy of Grading /Sitework Permit application may
be found on the City's website at:
https://ca-dublin.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=340
The current cost of the permit is $102.00 and is due
at the time of permit issuance. The Applicant will
also be responsible for any adopted increases to the
fee amount or additional fees for inspection of the
work.
52.
Site Plan.
PW
Prior to
Public
On -site improvements shall be designed in
Issuance of
Works
accordance with the approved site plan entitled
Grading /Sitew
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Prior to:
"Quarry Lane School Dining Hall and Science
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Building, 6363 Tassajara Road" prepared by
Innovative Space Architect, dated 3/28/2014 and
these Condition of Approval.
53.
Vehicle Parking.
PW
Prior to
Public
Applicant shall repair all distressed areas of
Occupancy
Works
pavement as identified in the field by the City. The
parking spaces striping that is in poor condition
shall be re- striped. All parking spaces shall be
double striped using 4" white lines set
approximately 2 feet apart according to City
standards and §8.76.070 (A) 17 of the Dublin
Municipal Code. All compact -sized parking spaces
shall have the word "COMPACT" stenciled on the
pavement within each space. 12" -wide concrete
step -out curbs shall be constructed at each parking
space where one or both sides abuts a landscaped
area or planter.
54.
Site Accessibility Requirements.
PW
Prior to
Public
All parking spaces for the disabled, and other
Occupancy
Works
physical site improvements shall comply with current
California Building Code Title 24 requirements and
City of Dublin Standards for accessibility.
55.
ADA access: The Applicant/Developer shall upgrade
PW
Prior to
Public
facilities to comply with current Title 24 standards.
Issuance of
Works
1. Install Accessibility signs at Disabled Access
Building Permit
Parking spaces per CBC Section 1129B.4.
2. Upgrade curb ramps with ramps conforming to
current standards for grade and tactile elements
(truncated domes).
3. Upgrade accessible path of travel to conform to
the current standards for grades — cross slope
not exceeding 2% and longitudinal slopes not
exceeding 8.33% with hand rails or 5% without
hand rails.
4. Install Accessible path from Building 1 and
Building 2 to Trash Enclosure.
5. The existing crosswalk across the main drive
aisle has a cross slope exceeding 2 %. Existing
grades and paving shall be modified to provide
cross slope not -to- exceed 2 %.
56.
Graffiti. The Applicant/Developer and /or building
PL, PW
On -going
Public
tenant(s) shall keep the site clear of graffiti vandalism
Works
on a regular and continuous basis. Graffiti resistant
paint for the structures and film for windows or glass
shall be used whenever possible.
57.
Occupancy Permit Requirements. Prior to issuance
PW
Prior to
Public
of an Occupancy Permit, the physical condition of the
Occupancy
Works
project site shall meet minimum health and safety
standards including, but not limited to the following:
1. Lighting for the building and parking lot shall be
adequate for safety and security. Exterior lighting
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SOURCE
AGENCY
Prior to:
shall be provided for building entrances /exits and
pedestrian walkways. Security lighting shall be
provided as required by Dublin Police.
2. All construction equipment, materials, or on -going
work shall be separated from the public by use of
fencing, barricades, caution ribbon, or other
means reasonably approved by the City
Engineer /Public Works Director.
3. All site features designed to serve the disabled
(i.e. H/C parking stalls, accessible walkways,
signage) for the building shall be installed and
fully functional.
58.
Stormwater Runoff Calculations.
PW
Prior to
Public
Applicant/Developer shall provide the stormwater
Issuance of
Works
runoff, conveyance and treatment details. The
Grading /Sitew
calculations shall demonstrate adequate capacity in
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the existing or proposed storm drainage system.
59.
Stormwater Management.
PW
Prior to
Public
The applicant shall submit Stormwater Management
Issuance of
Works
Plan for City Engineer's review and approval prior to
Building Permit
the issuance of Grading /Sitework Permit. Approval
is subject to the developer providing the necessary
plans, details, and calculations that demonstrate the
plan complies with the standards established by the
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control
Board (RWQCB) National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System ( NPDES) Municipal Regional
Permit (MRP). The applicant shall install "No
Dumping Drains To Creek" storm drain markers on all
existing catch basins on site per City Std Dwg CD-
704.
The Applicant shall install "Triton" Storm Drain Filter
in all existing and proposed catch basins.
60.
Storm Water Treatment Measures Maintenance
PW
Prior to
Public
Agreement. Developer shall enter into an Agreement
Issuance of
Works
with the City of Dublin that guarantees the property
Building Permit
owner's perpetual maintenance obligation for all
stormwater treatment measures installed as part of
the project. Said Agreement is required pursuant to
Provision C.3 of the Municipal Regional Stormwater
NPDES Permit, Order No. R2- 2009 -0074. Said
permit requires the City to provide verification and
assurance that all treatment devices will be properly
operated and maintained. The Agreement shall be
recorded against the property and shall run with the
land.
61.
Erosion Control During Construction:
PW
Prior to
Public
Applicant/Developer shall include an Erosion and
Issuance of
Works
Sediment Control Plan with the Grading and
Grading/
Improvement plans for review and approval by the
Sitework
City Engineer /Public Works Director. Said plan shall
Permit and
be designed, implemented, and continually
during
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SOURCE
AGENCY
Prior to:
maintained pursuant to the City's NPDES permit
construction.
between October 1st and April 15th or beyond these
dates if dictated by rainy weather, or as otherwise
directed by the City Engineer /Public Works Director.
62.
Construction Hours.
PW
During
Public
Construction and grading operations shall be limited
Construction
Works
to weekdays (Monday through Friday) and non -City
holidays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. The Applicant/Developer may request
permission to work on Saturdays and /or holidays
between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm by
submitting a request form to the City Engineer no
later than 5:00 pm the prior Wednesday. Overtime
inspection rates will apply for all Saturday and /or
holiday work.
63.
Construction Noise Management Plan.
PW
During
Public
Developer shall prepare a Construction Noise
Construction
Works
Management Plan, to be approved by the City
and Grading
Engineer and Community Development Director, that
Activities
identifies measures to be taken to minimize
construction noise on surrounding developed
properties. The Plan shall include hours of
construction operation, use of mufflers on
construction equipment, speed limit for construction
traffic, haul routes and identify a noise monitor.
Specific noise management measures shall be
included in the project plans and specifications.
64.
Damage /Repairs.
PW
Prior to
Public
The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for the
Occupancy
Works
repair of any damaged pavement, curb & gutter,
sidewalk, or other public street facility resulting from
construction activities associated with the
development of the project.
65.
Lighting.
PW
Prior to
Public
Any illumination, including security lighting, shall be
Occupancy
Works
directed away from adjoining properties, businesses
or vehicular traffic so as not to cause any glare."
66.
Geotechnical Report: The Developer shall submit a
PW
Prior to
Public
design level geotechnical investigation report
Issuance of
Works
defining and delineating any seismic hazard. The
Grading/
report shall be prepared in accordance with
Sitework
guidelines published by the State of California. The
Permit or
report is subject to review and approval by a City
Building Permit
selected peer review consultant prior to the issuance
of Building Permit. The applicant shall pay all costs
related to the required peer review. The
recommendations of those geotechnical reports shall
be incorporated into the project plans subject to the
approval of the City Engineer.
67.
Geotechnical Engineer Review and Approval. The
PW
Prior to
Public
Project Geotechnical Engineer shall be retained to
Issuance of
Works
review all final grading plans and specifications. The
Grading/
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SOURCE
AGENCY
Prior to:
Project Geotechnical Engineer shall approve all
Sitework
grading plans prior to City approval and issuance of
Permit or
grading permits.
Building Permit
68.
Trash Enclosure. The proposed trash enclosure shall
PW
Issuance of
Public
conform to City of Dublin Trash Enclosure Ordinance
Building Permit
Works
7.98. The concrete apron shall extend a minimum ten
feet from the enclosure pad and be the width of the
enclosure opening. The enclosure shall have a drain
connected to the sanitary sewer. A hose bib shall be
available for periodic wash down. The area around
and inside the enclosure must be lit with a minimum
of one -foot candle. The trash enclosure shall be
architecturally designed to be compatible with the
building. The doors must be designed with self -
closing gates that can be locked closed and can also
be held open with pin locks during loading. All trash
bins used for this site shall be maintained within the
trash bin enclosure(s) at all times. The enclosure
shall have accessible route and entrance door
DUBLIN
SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT ( DSRSD)
69.
Prior to issuance of any building permit, complete
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
improvement plans shall be submitted to DSRSD that
Building
conform to the requirements of the Dublin San
Permits
Ramon Services District Code, the DSRSD "Standard
Procedures, Specifications and Drawings for Design
and Installation of Water and Wastewater Facilities ",
all applicable DSRSD Master Plans and all DSRSD
policies.
70.
Above ground backflow prevention devices /double
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
detector check valves shall be installed on fire
Improvement
protection systems connected to the DSRSD water
Plans
main. The Applicant shall collaborate with the Fire
Department and with DSRSD to size and configure
the fire system to serve the new building
appropriately. The Applicant shall minimize the
number of backflow prevention devices installed on
the system.
71.
Sewers shall be designed to operate by gravity flow
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
to DSRSD's existing sanitary sewer system.
Improvement
Pumping of sewage is discouraged and may only be
Plans
allowed under extreme circumstances following a
case by case review with DSRSD staff. Any pumping
station will require specific review and approval by
DSRSD of preliminary design reports, design criteria,
and final plans and specifications. The DSRSD
reserves the right to require payment of present
worth 20 year maintenance costs as well as other
conditions within a separate agreement with the
applicant for any project that requires a pumping
station.
72.
Domestic and fire protection waterline systems for
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
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SOURCE
AGENCY
Prior to:
Tracts or Commercial Developments shall be
Improvement
designed to be looped or interconnected to avoid
Plans
dead end sections in accordance with requirements
of the DSRSD Standard Specifications and sound
engineering practice. There will be a large number of
customers in the project and DSRSD wants to be
sure they have a secure water supply. Thus, the
water supply must be "looped" with the supply for the
project coming from two separate connections to the
potable main.
73.
DSRSD policy requires public water and sewer lines
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
to be located in public streets rather than in off - street
Improvement
locations to the fullest extent possible. If
Plans
unavoidable, then public sewer or water easements
must be established over the alignment of each
public sewer or water line in an off - street or private
street location to provide access for future
maintenance and /or replacement.
74.
Prior to approval by the City of a grading permit or a
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
site development permit, the locations and widths of
Improvement
all proposed easement dedications for water and
Plans
sewer lines shall be submitted to and approved by
DSRSD.
75.
All easement dedications for DSRSD facilities shall
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
be by separate instrument irrevocably offered to
Improvement
DSRSD.
Plans
76.
Grading for construction shall be done with recycled
DSRSD
During
DSRSD
water.
construction
77.
Prior to issuance by the City of any Building Permit or
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon
Building
Services District, whichever comes first, all utility
Permits
connection fees including DSRSD and Zone 7, plan
checking fees, inspection fees, connection fees, and
fees associated with a wastewater discharge permit
shall be paid to DSRSD in accordance with the rates
and schedules established in the DSRSD Code.
78.
No sewer line or waterline construction shall be
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
permitted unless the proper utility construction permit
Improvement
has been issued by DSRSD. A construction permit
Plans
will only be issued after all of the items in the
condition immediately above have been satisfied.
79.
Prior to issuance by the City of any Building Permit or
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon
Building
Services District, whichever comes first, all
Permits
improvement plans for DSRSD facilities shall be
signed by the District Engineer. Each drawing of
improvement plans shall contain a signature block for
the District Engineer indicating approval of the
sanitary sewer or water facilities shown. Prior to
approval by the District Engineer, the applicant shall
pay all required DSRSD fees, and provide an
engineer's estimate of construction costs for the
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2014 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
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WHEN REQ'D
SOURCE
AGENCY
Prior to:
sewer and water systems, a performance bond, a
one -year maintenance bond, and a comprehensive
general liability insurance policy in the amounts and
forms that are acceptable to DSRSD. The applicant
shall allow at least 15 working days for final
improvement drawing review by DSRSD before
signature by the District Engineer.
80.
The applicant shall hold DSRSD, its Board of
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
Directors, commissions, employees, and agents of
Building
DSRSD harmless and indemnify and defend the
Permits
same from any litigation, claims, or fines resulting
from the construction and completion of the project.
81.
Improvement plans shall include recycled water
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
improvements as required by DSRSD. Services for
Improvement
landscape irrigation shall connect to recycled water
Plans
mains. Applicant must obtain a copy of the DSRSD
Recycled Water Use Guidelines and conform to the
requirements therein.
82.
A utility plan showing routing of improvements and
DSRSD
Issuance of
DSRSD
demolition of existing utilities (if any). Zone 7 Turnout
Improvement
and DSRSD Fluoride Storage Facility shall be shown
Plans
on final plans.
83.
If needed, temporary potable irrigation meters with
DSRSD
Project
DSRSD
recycled water service shall only be allowed for
completion
cross - connection and coverage testing for a
maximum of 14 calendar days.
Planning
Commision'Additions
84.
The Applicant shall plant seven 24" box trees on the
Planning
Building
Planning
project site to replace those trees removed to
Permit
Commissi
accommodate the new building. The tree species
submittal
on
and location shall be at the discretion of the
Applicant. At the time of Building Permit submittal,
the Applicant shall submit a plan showing the
proposed location and means of irrigation for the new
trees.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2014 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
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RESOLUTION NO. xx -14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
* * * * * * * * * **
ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM FOR THE QUARRY LANE SCHOOL PHASE III EXPANSION AT
6363 TASSAJARA ROAD (APN 985 - 0002 - 006 -03)
PLPA- 2014 -00008
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Dr. Sabri Arac, Quarry Lane School, has requested approval of
Site Development Review and amendments to the Development Plan for the existing Planned
Development District (Ord. 24 -00) to allow for 17,102 square feet of additional building area on
the school site, consisting of one new building of 13,102 square feet, and the potential to add up
to 4,000 square feet to existing Building One at some point in the future. The total building area
would be 110,602 square feet, which would also include the square footage of Building 1 (7,611
square feet), which was an existing building on an adjacent lot that was purchased by the
School in 1997 and made a part of the school campus. The added total building area is referred
to herein as the "Project "; and
WHEREAS, a complete application for the Project is available and on file in the Dublin
Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, environmental review for the Project area was previously conducted and
documented in the certified EIR for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific
Plan, which was adopted in 1993 (SCH No. 91- 103064) and in the certified EIR for the Quarry
Lane Master Plan, which was adopted in 1998 by the County of Alameda (SCH No. 97122109);
and
WHEREAS, in 2000, the City of Dublin approved a Planned Development District Stage
1/2 Development Plan for the construction of Phase II of Quarry Lane School, and adopted a
Mitigated Negative Declaration (City Council Resolution 204 -00, incorporated herein by
reference); and
WHEREAS, in 2004, the Planning Commission approved Site Development Review, a
Conditional Use Permit, and adopted a CEQA Addendum to allow the construction of Phase II of
Quarry Lane School and the associated minor amendments to the approved Development Plan
(PC Resolution 04 -46, incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the City of Dublin prepared an
Initial Study to determine if additional environmental review was required for the Project beyond
the prior EIRs and Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study determined that the project
would not require major revisions to the previous EIRs or Mitigated Negative Declaration
because the Project would not have new significant environmental effects or a substantial
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Because the overall site
building envelope, amount of urbanized area, and student and staff population were
unchanged, the impacts and appropriate mitigations are the same and no new mitigations are
required. Furthermore, the Initial Study determined that there was no change in circumstances
that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects because no new or unanticipated
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circumstances have developed since the previous EIRs were certified, the previous Mitigated
Negative Declaration was adopted, and the previous Addendum was adopted; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 and based on the Initial Study,
dated April 28, 2014, the City prepared an Addendum to the prior CEQA documents. The
Addendum, with its supporting Initial Study, are attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, which is
incorporated herein by reference and which describes the Quarry Lane School Phase III
expansion and its relation to the analysis in the previous environmental documents; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the
Project, including the proposed General Plan Amendment, on May 13, 2014, at which time all
interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 14 -21
recommending that the City Council adopt a CEQA Addendum for the Quarry Lane School
Phase III expansion at 6363 Tassajara Road, which Resolution is incorporated herein by
reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 14 -22
recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to rezone
the Quarry Lane School site to a Planned Development Zoning District and approving the
related Stage 1/2 Development Plan Amendment for the Quarry Lane School Phase III
expansion, which Resolution is incorporated herein by reference and available for review at City
Hall during normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 14 -23
recommending that the City Council approve Site Development Review for a new 13,102 square
foot building at Quarry Lane School, which Resolution is incorporated herein by reference and
available for review at City Hall during normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated June 3, 2014, and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion, including the associated
Site Development Review, Planned Development Rezoning, and CEQA Addendum, for the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the Quarry Lane
School Phase III expansion, including the associated Site Development Review, Planned
Development Rezoning, and CEQA Addendum, on June 3, 2014, at which time all interested
parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the previous EIRs, Initial Study, and CEQA
Addendum, all above - referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony to evaluate the
Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15093 and the California Court of
Appeals decision Communities for a Better Environment v. California Resources Agency (2002)
103 Cal. App. 4t" 98, 125, approval of the Project must be supported by a new Statement of
Overriding Considerations.
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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 Council has reviewed and considered the
Addendum and Initial Study dated April 28, 2014 (Exhibit A) and the Statement of Overriding
Considerations (Exhibit B) prior to taking action on the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the CEQA
Addendum, including the related Initial Study, attached as Exhibit A, pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 for the Quarry Lane School Phase I I I expansion project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the Statement of
Overriding Considerations attached as Exhibit B.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2014 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion (2014)
Addendum and Initial Study
City of Dublin
April 28, 2014
ADDENDUM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project consists of the following components:
1. Construction of a new two story, 13,102 square foot cafeteria and science building behind the
existing office /library /administration building (Building One);
z. Documenting the addition of the existing Building 1 to the Quarry Lane School campus. The
building was acquired by the school in 1997 but the square footage was never reflected in the
adopted Development Plan;
3. Documenting a potential future expansion area for Building One by 4,000 square feet for the
purposes of creating a performing arts stage; and
4. Construction of retaining walls, site grading, and other related site improvements on the school site
to accommodate the new building area, including the removal of seven trees (four eucalyptus, two
redwood, and one Mexican fan palm).
In order to accommodate the total 17,102 square feet of additional building area and associated site
improvements, the following approvals are being sought:
1. Site Development Review for site and architectural approval of the 13,102 square foot cafeteria and
science building;
z. Planned Development Rezoning /Development Plan Amendment to increase the allowable
development on the project site from 85,889 square feet (as noted in the existing Development
Plan) to 11o,602 square feet. The added square footage is comprised of the following:
Table is Project Description
Initial Study /Addendum for Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project
Square
Feet
Status
Description
Phase 1
15,60o
Existing
Allowed per Development Plan (2000)
Phase 11
70,289
Existing
Allowed per amended Development Plan (2004)
Subtotal
85,889
Total allowed per Development Plan (2004)
Building 1
7,611
Existing JE
xis ting building purchased by Quarry Lane and added to school
mpus
Subtotal
7,611
Additional development existing on -site (2014)
New Cafeteria/
Science Building
13,102
Proposed
Proposed Development Plan Amendment
and Site Development Review (SDR)
Building 1: future
addition
4,000
Proposed
Proposed Development Plan Amendment — no SDR
Initial Study /Addendum for Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project
The location of the new cafeteria /science building is shown in Figure 1 (Project Site Plan), which is
attached.
PRIOR CEQA ANALYSIS:
The project site was previously reviewed for annexation and development as part of the Eastern Dublin El R
(SCH 91103604) prepared for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan project. The
Quarry Lane School site was not annexed at this time and the property continued to remain in
unincorporated Alameda County. The Eastern Dublin EIR was certified by the City Council on May lo, 1993
via Resolution 51 -93, incorporated herein by reference. Numerous mitigation measures were adopted, and
continue to apply to the Quarry Lane School project and project site as appropriate. Significant
unavoidable impacts were also identified; therefore, the City Council adopted a Statement of Overriding
Considerations upon approval of the Eastern Dublin project (Resolution 53-93)•
In April 1999, Alameda County approved the first phase of the Quarry Lane School, consisting of a 15,600-
square -foot building for day care, preschool and elementary school grades with a maximum of zoo
students. An Environmental Impact Report (Quarry Lane School, Environmental Impact Report, the 2o6oth
Zoning Unit, August 1998, SCH #97122109, incorporated herein by reference) was certified by the County
prior to approving the Phase I project. The EIR included an analysis of the full build out of the school,
consisting of 62,575 square feet of floor area for day care, preschool, elementary, middle and high school
grades with a maximum of 950 students and 55 faculty and staff members.
On December 19, 2000, the City of Dublin City Council approved a Planned Development District Pre - zoning
and Annexation application for Phase 2 of the Quarry Lane School. The use, student population, building
envelope, site layout, extent of grading, and construction were studied as part of the application. The
total project size increased from the 62,575 square feet studied in the Alameda County Quarry Lane EIR to
82,263 square feet, but the student population did not change. An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared for the Phase 2 project that considered the following environmental factors:
aesthetics; biological resources; public services; utilities /service systems; cultural resources;
hydrology /water quality; noise; air quality; geology /soils; and transportation /circulation. The adopted
Mitigated Negative Declaration determined that these impacts were less than significant with the
mitigations incorporated into the project via City Council Resolution 204 -00, December 5, 2000,
incorporated herein by reference.
On May 25, 2004, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review application and minor
amendments to the approved Stage 2 Development Plan that included a 3,604 square foot increase to the
overall project building size (a total of 70,289 square feet), a minor amendment to the number of parking
spaces (reduction to 149 total spaces required), and allowances for an additional retaining wall on site.
With this amendment to Phase II, an Addendum to the EIRs and Mitigated Negative Declaration was
prepared that determined the changes to the Phase II project would not require major revisions to the
previous EIRs or Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Addendum was approved by the Planning
Commission via Resolution 04 -46, incorporated herein by reference.
2 Initial Study /Addendum for Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project
Square
Feet
Status
Description
Subtotal
17,102
Total Additional Development proposed on site
TOTAL
»o,602
Proposed Development Plan Amendment
The location of the new cafeteria /science building is shown in Figure 1 (Project Site Plan), which is
attached.
PRIOR CEQA ANALYSIS:
The project site was previously reviewed for annexation and development as part of the Eastern Dublin El R
(SCH 91103604) prepared for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan project. The
Quarry Lane School site was not annexed at this time and the property continued to remain in
unincorporated Alameda County. The Eastern Dublin EIR was certified by the City Council on May lo, 1993
via Resolution 51 -93, incorporated herein by reference. Numerous mitigation measures were adopted, and
continue to apply to the Quarry Lane School project and project site as appropriate. Significant
unavoidable impacts were also identified; therefore, the City Council adopted a Statement of Overriding
Considerations upon approval of the Eastern Dublin project (Resolution 53-93)•
In April 1999, Alameda County approved the first phase of the Quarry Lane School, consisting of a 15,600-
square -foot building for day care, preschool and elementary school grades with a maximum of zoo
students. An Environmental Impact Report (Quarry Lane School, Environmental Impact Report, the 2o6oth
Zoning Unit, August 1998, SCH #97122109, incorporated herein by reference) was certified by the County
prior to approving the Phase I project. The EIR included an analysis of the full build out of the school,
consisting of 62,575 square feet of floor area for day care, preschool, elementary, middle and high school
grades with a maximum of 950 students and 55 faculty and staff members.
On December 19, 2000, the City of Dublin City Council approved a Planned Development District Pre - zoning
and Annexation application for Phase 2 of the Quarry Lane School. The use, student population, building
envelope, site layout, extent of grading, and construction were studied as part of the application. The
total project size increased from the 62,575 square feet studied in the Alameda County Quarry Lane EIR to
82,263 square feet, but the student population did not change. An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared for the Phase 2 project that considered the following environmental factors:
aesthetics; biological resources; public services; utilities /service systems; cultural resources;
hydrology /water quality; noise; air quality; geology /soils; and transportation /circulation. The adopted
Mitigated Negative Declaration determined that these impacts were less than significant with the
mitigations incorporated into the project via City Council Resolution 204 -00, December 5, 2000,
incorporated herein by reference.
On May 25, 2004, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review application and minor
amendments to the approved Stage 2 Development Plan that included a 3,604 square foot increase to the
overall project building size (a total of 70,289 square feet), a minor amendment to the number of parking
spaces (reduction to 149 total spaces required), and allowances for an additional retaining wall on site.
With this amendment to Phase II, an Addendum to the EIRs and Mitigated Negative Declaration was
prepared that determined the changes to the Phase II project would not require major revisions to the
previous EIRs or Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Addendum was approved by the Planning
Commission via Resolution 04 -46, incorporated herein by reference.
2 Initial Study /Addendum for Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project
CURRENT CEQA ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION THAT AN ADDENDUM IS APPROPRIATE FOR THIS
PROJECT:
In order to determine if there were any significant environmental impacts that were present with the
Project that were not already addressed (and mitigated if necessary) in the previous environmental
documents, an Initial Study was completed. The Initial Study, dated April 28, 2014 and incorporated herein
by reference, determined that the potentially significant effects of the Project were adequately addressed
in the Eastern Dublin EIR, the Alameda County Quarry Lane EIR, and the 2004 Quarry Lane School Phase II
Mitigated Negative Declaration, and that no substantial changes have been proposed with the current
Project or the conditions under which the Project will be undertaken which require revisions of the
previous environmental documents. Based on the Initial Study, this Addendum has been prepared, which
notes the difference in the Quarry Lane School Phase III project and the previous project approvals which
CEQA impacts were addressed in the previously- certified El RS and adopted MND.
The Proposed Development Plan Amendment (Phase III expansion) compares to the Existing Development
Plan (Phase II expansion and previous project approvals) as follows:
Table 2: Existing and Proposed Development Plans
The addition of 7,611 square feet in Building 1 to the Total Building Area is a result of the school's
acquisition of the building and site, which existed on a separate parcel and served as a special events
center ( "Villa Tassajara ") for many years. In 1997, Quarry Lane School acquired the site and parcel and
incorporated the building into the school campus, utilizing the building for administrative purposes, library,
and kitchen functions. This is not newly- constructed building area, but it is building area that had not been
previously accounted for in the Quarry Lane School Development Plan, although it was referenced in the
2000 Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Initial Study /Addendum for Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project
Approved
Proposed
Project Component
Development Plan
Development Plan
Difference
(Phase II: 2004)
(Phase III: 2014)
Student Population
950
950
None
Faculty and Staff
55
55
None
Classrooms
51
51
None
Increase of 24,713 SF
Total Building Area
(7,611 SF Existing Bldg. One added to
(Square Feet)
85,889 SF
11o,602
campus + 13,102 New Bldg. + 4,000 SF
Bldg. One future expansion area)
Floor to Area Ratio
.219 (maximum)
.253
Increase of .034
Parking Spaces
149 spaces
149 spaces
None
Max. Bldg. Height
59 feet
59 feet
None
The addition of 7,611 square feet in Building 1 to the Total Building Area is a result of the school's
acquisition of the building and site, which existed on a separate parcel and served as a special events
center ( "Villa Tassajara ") for many years. In 1997, Quarry Lane School acquired the site and parcel and
incorporated the building into the school campus, utilizing the building for administrative purposes, library,
and kitchen functions. This is not newly- constructed building area, but it is building area that had not been
previously accounted for in the Quarry Lane School Development Plan, although it was referenced in the
2000 Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Initial Study /Addendum for Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project
Although the proposed project allows for a new 13,102 square foot building to be constructed on site and
allows for a future expansion to Building One by up to 4,000 square feet to allow for the addition of a
performing arts area within the building, those factors which could intensify the use at the site — including
the total number of students enrolled at the school and the number of faculty /staff members — is not
increasing. Therefore, even with the construction of a facility such as the new cafeteria and science
building and the future potential for an addition to Building One, the same maximum number of students
are going to be served at the school site by the same maximum number of faculty and staff members, so
the overall intensity of activity at the site remains the same as before the Phase III expansion.
NO SUBSEQUENT REVIEW IS REQUIRED PER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162:
Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, no subsequent
environmental analysis shall be prepared for the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project, as no
substantial changes have been proposed with the Project or the conditions under which the Project will be
undertaken which require revisions to the previous environmental documents. No new significant
environmental impacts have been identified and no substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified impacts has been discovered.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, with minor technical amendments and clarifications as
outlined in this Addendum, the previous environmental documents will continue to adequately address the
significant environmental impacts of the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project.
CONCLUSION:
The City prepared an Initial Study in connection with the Project; based on the Initial Study, the City
prepared an Addendum to the previous CEQA documents. As provided in Section 15164, the Addendum
need not be circulated for public review, but shall be considered with the previous environmental
documents before making a decision on the proposed project. The Initial Study is included below and the
previous environmental documents are available for review in the Community Development Department
at the City of Dublin, loo Civic Plaza, Dublin, California.
4 1 Initial Study /Addendum for Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project
INITIAL STUDY
This Initial Study has been prepared in accord with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines. It assesses the potential environmental impacts of implementing the
proposed project described below and whether those impacts are adequately addressed in prior
environmental reviews for the site. The Initial Study consists of a completed environmental checklist and a
brief explanation of the environmental topics addressed in the checklist.
Project Title
Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project
Lead Agency Name and Address
City of Dublin
loo Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Contact Person and Phone Number
Kristi Bascom
Principal Planner
(925) 833 -6610
Project Location
The project site is approximately ten acres
of land located on the east side of Tassajara
Road approximately 1.75 miles north of I-
580. The project location is shown below in
the figure to the right.
The adjacent property to the north is
currently a single - family home and ranch
that will soon be demolished and
redeveloped with a 36 -unit subdivision
approved in 201o. The adjacent property to
the south is a single - family home, landscape
contracting business, and landscape
nursery.
Project Applicant's /Sponsor's Name and
Address
Dr. Sabri Arac, President, Quarry Lane School
6363 Tassajara Road
Dublin, CA 94568
General Plan Designations
Medium Density Residential (6.1-14 units /acre)
5 Initial Study /Addendum for Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project
Zoning
Current: Planned Development Zoning District (PA 99 -064)
Proposed: Planned Development Zoning District (PLPA -2014 -0008)
Project Description
Background
The adjacent property to the north is currently a single - family home and ranch that will soon be
demolished and redeveloped with a 36 -unit subdivision approved in 2010. The adjacent property to the
south is designated Medium Density Residential (6.1 to 14 units per acre) and is currently occupied by a
single - family home, landscape contracting business, and landscape nursery.
In April 1999, prior to the site being annexed to the City of Dublin, Alameda County approved a Planned
Development District to allow the development of the first phase of the Quarry Lane School, consisting of
a 15,600- square -foot building for day care, preschool and elementary school grades with a maximum
enrollment of zoo students. A programmatic Environmental Impact Report was certified by the County at
that time for the Quarry Lane School Master Plan.
On December 19, 2000, the City Council approved the Planned Development (PD) District Pre - zoning and
Annexation application for Quarry Lane School Phase I I (City Council Ordinance 24 -00 — Attachment 1). The
application was for a substantial increase to the amount of development on site to allow an additional
66,685 square feet to construct a middle school and high school building, recreation areas, landscaping
and grading. This would allow Quarry Lane to expand from 200 students (daycare, preschool, and
elementary school) to a population of 950 students that would include middle school and high school ages
as well. The school use, maximum student population, ultimate building envelope, site layout, extent of
grading, and architectural plans were approved by the City at this time.
On May 25, 2004, the Planning Commission approved Resolution 04 -46 (Attachment 2), which included a
minor amendment to the Stage 2 Development Plan and Site Development Review. The application
requested Site Development Review to construct Phase 11, which included construction of 70,289 square
feet of new building area (an increase from the 66,685 square feet approved in 2000) and associated
sports fields and playground areas to serve the middle and high school facilities. The project also included
other minor site revisions. While the building area increased, the total maximum student population
remained at 950 students.
Proposed Project
The Phase III expansion of Quarry Lane School includes Site Development Review and amendments to the
Development Plan for the existing Planned Development District (Ord. 24 -00) to allow for 17,102 square
feet of additional building area on the school site, consisting of one new building of 13,102 square feet, and
the potential to add up to 4,000 square feet to existing Building One at some point in the future. The total
building area would be 110,602 square feet, which would also include the square footage of Building 1
(7,611 square feet), which was an existing building on an adjacent lot that was purchased by the School in
1997 and made a part of the school campus.
The current proposal is to increase the amount of development permitted on site from 85,889 square feet
(per the 2004 Stage 2 Development Plan approval) to 110,602 square feet and to increase the allowable
Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) from .209 to .253. Table 1 below describes the factors in the proposed increase.
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Table 1: Project Description
Proposed Planned Development Rezoning and related Stage 1/2 Development Plan Amendments:
The proposed changes to the Stage 1/2 Development Plan are to:
1) Increase the amount of development permitted on site from 85,889 square feet (per the 2004
Stage 2 Development Plan approval) to 110,602 square feet; and
2) Increase the allowable Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) from .219 to .253.
All other standards of the Stage 1/2 Development Plan remain the same.
Site Development Review approval for the new cafeteria /science building is also a part of the requested
entitlements.
Other public agencies whose approval is required
Grading and Building permits (City of Dublin)
Sewer and water connections (DSRSD)
Encroachment permits (City of Dublin)
Notice of Intent (State Water Resources Control Board)
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Square
Feet
Status
Description
Phase 1
15,60o
Existing
Allowed per Development Plan (2000)
Phase 11
70,289
Existing
Allowed per amended Development Plan (2004)
Subtotal
85,889
Total allowed per Development Plan (2004)
Building 1
7,611
Existing
Existing building purchased by Quarry Lane and added to
school campus (but never added to the Stage 2
Development Plan total)
Subtotal
7,611
Additional development existing on -site (2014)
New Cafeteria/
Science Building
13,102
Proposed
Proposed Stage 2 Development Plan Amendment and Site
Development Review (SDR)
Building 1:
future addition
4,000
Proposed
Proposed Development Plan Amendment - no SDR
Subtotal
17,102
Total Additional Development proposed on site
TOTAL
»0,602
Proposed Stage 2 Development Plan Amendment
Proposed Planned Development Rezoning and related Stage 1/2 Development Plan Amendments:
The proposed changes to the Stage 1/2 Development Plan are to:
1) Increase the amount of development permitted on site from 85,889 square feet (per the 2004
Stage 2 Development Plan approval) to 110,602 square feet; and
2) Increase the allowable Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) from .219 to .253.
All other standards of the Stage 1/2 Development Plan remain the same.
Site Development Review approval for the new cafeteria /science building is also a part of the requested
entitlements.
Other public agencies whose approval is required
Grading and Building permits (City of Dublin)
Sewer and water connections (DSRSD)
Encroachment permits (City of Dublin)
Notice of Intent (State Water Resources Control Board)
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III. Environmental Checklist
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected by the Project
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving as
indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
Instructions
A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately
supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each
question (see Attachment A: Source List). A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the
referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one
involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be
explained where it is based on project- specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project
will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project- specific screening analysis).
2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as on -site,
cumulative as well as project - level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational
impacts.
3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist
answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with
mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is
substantial evidence that any effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially
Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.
4. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated: applies where
incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact"
to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and
briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level.
Earlier Analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, Program El R, or other CEQA process,
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration.
Section 15o63(c)(3)(D). In this case, the checklist entry will be "No New Impact" and a discussion
should identify the following on attached sheets:
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Aesthetics
Agricultural Resources
Air Quality
Biological Resources
Cultural Resources
Geology / Soils
Hazards & Hazardous
Materials
Hydrology / Water
Quality
Land Use / Planning
Mineral Resources
Noise
Population / Housing
Public Services
Recreation
Transportation /
Traffic
Utilities / Service
Systems
Mandatory Findings of Significance
Instructions
A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately
supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each
question (see Attachment A: Source List). A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the
referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one
involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be
explained where it is based on project- specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project
will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project- specific screening analysis).
2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as on -site,
cumulative as well as project - level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational
impacts.
3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist
answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with
mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is
substantial evidence that any effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially
Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.
4. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated: applies where
incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact"
to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and
briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level.
Earlier Analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, Program El R, or other CEQA process,
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration.
Section 15o63(c)(3)(D). In this case, the checklist entry will be "No New Impact" and a discussion
should identify the following on attached sheets:
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a. Earlier analysis used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review.
b. Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within
the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal
standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on
the earlier analysis.
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
i. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
X
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including
but not limited to trees, rock outcroppings, and
X
historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character
X
or quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare,
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
X
views in the area?
Discussion
The school campus is currently occupied by 93,5oo square feet of educational buildings, parking
areas, recreational fields, and other facilities appropriate to a school and therefore the visual
character of the site has already been determined. The proposed new two -story building (13,302
square feet) will be located behind an existing two story building and will have limited visibility from
Tassajara Road. The future expansion area to Building 1 will be aesthetically complementary to the
existing campus and within the development standards already specific in the Stage 1/2
Development Plan. No more substantial light or glare impacts will be created as a result of the new
building or the future expansion area.
The Quarry Lane MND (2000) contained several mitigation measures that will continue to apply to
the project site, including:
The Quarry Lane Phase II I expansion project would not have any impacts on aesthetics /visual
resources beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents, and therefore
no new impacts would result.
2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES AND FORESTRY RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to
agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the
California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on
agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including
timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information
compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state's
inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest
Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest
Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as
X
shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to non - agricultural
use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or
X
a Williamson Act contract?
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning
of forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code
Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public
X
Resources Code section 4526) or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by Government
Code section 51104(g))?
d) Result in loss of forest land or conversion of forest
X
land to non - forest uses?
e) Involve other changes in the existing environment,
which due to their location or nature, could result in
X
conversion of Farmland to non - agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non - forest use?
Discussion
The project area has already been developed and there are no agricultural or forestry present, no
agricultural zoning or Williamson Act land, and therefore there would be no new impact.
3. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air
quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the
following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
X
applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
X
existing or projected air quality violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is
non - attainment under an applicable federal or state
X
ambient air quality standard (including releasing
emissions, which exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
X
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
X
number of people?
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
Discussion
The proposed project does not increase the maximum student population able to be
accommodated on site nor does it allow for an increase in the number of faculty and staff at the
school. Therefore, the vehicular trips to and from the school site will not increase beyond that
which was previously assumed and the air quality impacts normally attributed to vehicular
emissions would not be increased. Since the maximum student population is not increasing, the
number of potentially sensitive receptors is not increasing either. The school campus will not
create objectionable odors.
The Quarry Lane Phase II I expansion project would not have any impacts on air quality beyond
those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents, and therefore no new impacts
would result.
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special- status
X
species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies,
X
regulations or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to,
X
marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other
means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species
or with established native resident or migratory
X
wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
X
preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
X
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
Discussion
The school campus is currently occupied by 93,5oo square feet of educational buildings, parking
areas, recreational fields, and other facilities appropriate to a school. The location of the proposed
new cafeteria and science building is currently occupied by a storage shed, outdoor eating area for
students, and a commercial grade walk -in refrigerator. Therefore, there are no biological resources
present on the project site near the proposed expansion areas.
There are seven trees that are proposed to be removed from the project site, including four
eucalyptus, two redwoods (with trunk diameters of to inches and 12 inches) and one Mexican fan
palm tree. These trees are located in areas that are to receive extensive grading. All other
landscaping is to remain on site, and the newly- created slope areas are to be planted with
groundcover.
The Quarry Lane Phase II I expansion project would not have any impacts on biological resources
beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents, and therefore no new
impacts would result.
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined in
X
CEQA Guidelines section 15o64.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource pursuant
x
to section 15o64.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique geologic
X
feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those
X
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
Discussion
The school campus is currently occupied by 93,5oo square feet of educational buildings, parking
areas, recreational fields, and other facilities appropriate to a school. The location of the proposed
new cafeteria and science building is currently occupied by a storage shed, outdoor eating area for
students, and a commercial grade walk -in refrigerator. No historic resources exist on site.
While the likelihood of finding archaeological and /or cultural resources on the project site in the
location of the future buildings is low, in the event that such resources are encountered, mitigation
Measure 3.9/5•o and 6.o contained in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan El establishes procedures to
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
be activated in the event archeological resources are encountered during grading.
The Quarry Lane Phase II I expansion project would not have any impacts on cultural resources
beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents, and therefore no new
impacts would result.
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
a) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated
on the most recent Alquist - Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the
X
area or based on other substantial evidence of a
known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and
Geology Special Publication 42?
b) Strong seismic ground shaking?
X
c) Seismic- related ground failure, including
X
liquefaction?
d) Landslides?
X
e) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
X
topsoil?
f) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable,
or that would become unstable as a result of the
project, and potentially result in on- or off -site
X
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction
or collapse?
g) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-
1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating
X
substantial risks to life or property?
h) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the
use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
X
disposal systems where sewers are not available for
the disposal of wastewater.
Discussion
Since the site is not located within an Alquist - Priolo Earthquake Safety Zone, the potential for
ground rupture is anticipated to be minimal. Adherence to Mitigation Measures MM 3.6 /i.o through
8.o contained in the Eastern Dublin EIR will ensure that new structures built on the site will comply
with generally recognized seismic safety standards so that ground shaking impacts would be
reduced.
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
The previous environmental documents include a number of mitigation measures to deal with
geologic impacts, including the requirement for a soils report prior to issuance of building permits,
completion of a geotechnical report for the site, identifying appropriate construction methods and
techniques consistent with generally recognized engineering principles; Review of the final grading
plan by a geotechnical engineer; and Identification of specific methods to minimize risk of
landslides and expansive soils as part of the geotechnical report. Construction of any future
buildings on the project site will need to comply with these requirements.
The Quarry Lane Phase II I expansion project would not have any impacts on geology and soils
beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents, and therefore no new
impacts would result.
7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly
or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on
X
the environment?
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation
adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions
X
of greenhouse gases?
Discussion
Impacts related to Greenhouse Gas Emissions were not analyzed in any of the prior environmental
documents. However, the proposed project does not increase the maximum student population
able to be accommodated on site nor does it allow for an increase in the number of faculty and
staff at the school. Therefore, the vehicular trips to and from the school site will not increase and
the vehicular emissions generated will not increase.
8. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
X
disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
X
and accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
X
within % mile of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
X
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment? (V.13)
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan
or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
X
would the project result in a safety hazard for
people residing or working in the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for
X
people residing or working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere
with an adopted emergency response plan or
X
emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized
X
areas or where residences are intermixed with
wildlands?
Discussion
The new science building will contain small amounts of chemicals for the purposes of middle and
high school level appropriate science experiments. The amount of chemicals allowed to be stored
on site is regulated by the Fire Prevention Division of the City of Dublin. There is no potential
impact from the limited nature and use of these chemicals.
The project area is not located within an airport land use planning area nor near a private airstrip. It
will not create a hazard for the public, impair the execution of any emergency response plans, nor
will it increase the risk of wildland fires. Therefore, there is no potential impact from the Project.
The Quarry Lane Phase II I expansion project would not have any impacts on hazards and hazardous
materials.
g. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
X
discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
X
volume or a lowering of the local ground water
table level (for example, the production rate of pre-
existing nearby wells would drop to a level which
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
would not support existing land uses or planned
uses for which permits have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of
the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river, in a manner, which
X
would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or
off -site.
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of
the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river, or substantially
X
increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a
manner, which would result in flooding on- or off -
site.
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm
X
water drainage systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
X
g) Place housing within a loo -year flood- hazard area as
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or
X
Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard
delineation map?
h) Place within a loo -year flood- hazard area structures,
X
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving flooding, including
X
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
X
Discussion
The school campus is currently occupied by 93,5oo square feet of educational buildings, parking
areas, recreational fields, and other facilities appropriate to a school and therefore is considered a
developed site. All future construction will need to comply with the requirements of the Regional
Water Quality Control Board as well as all City of Dublin stormwater treatment and water quality
requirements. No new impacts to hydrology and water quality will result from the implementation
of the project that have not already been addressed in previous environmental documents.
io. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
X
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the
project (including, but not limited to the general
X
plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable Habitat Conservation
X
Plan or Natural Community Conservation Plan?
Discussion
The proposed project is in conformance with the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
There is no adopted Habitat Conservation or Natural Community Conservation Plan for the site. No
new impacts to land use and planning will result from the implementation of the project that have
not already been addressed in previous environmental documents.
ii. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of value to the region and
X
the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site delineated
X
on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land
use plan?
Discussion
There are no known mineral resources within the City of Dublin or designated in the General Plan or
other land use plan, and therefore there would be no impact.
12. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels
in excess of standards established in the local
X
general plan or noise ordinance or applicable
standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
ground borne vibration or ground borne noise
X
levels?
c) Substantial permanent increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
X
without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
X
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan
or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
X
would the project expose people residing or
working in the project area to excessive noise
levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project expose people residing or
working in the project area to excessive noise
X
levels?
Discussion
The expansion of the school campus will not result in new noise impacts because the maximum
student population is remaining the same, and therefore no new noise sources will be created on
site. Temporary noise impacts due to construction on site have been analyzed and mitigated in the
existing environmental documents and related mitigations will apply to the Project. No new
impacts to noise will result from the implementation of the project that have not already been
addressed in previous environmental documents.
13. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area,
either directly (for example, by proposing new
X
homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example,
through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement
X
housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement
X
housing elsewhere?
Discussion
The proposed project will not add new population to the area nor will it displace any housing,
therefore no new impacts will result.
14. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated
with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities or need for new or
physical altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
other performance objectives for any of the public services:
a) Fire protection?
X
b) Police protection?
X
c) Schools?
X
d) Parks?
X
e) Other public facilities?
X
Discussion
New construction projects are required to comply with applicable building, safety, and fire codes,
fund on- and off -site improvements, and contribute to the City's public facilities fees commensurate
with the type, size and scope of the project. There will be no new impacts resulting from the
proposed project that are different than those analyzed in the previous environmental documents.
15. RECREATION. Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and
regional parks or other recreational facilities such
X
that substantial physical deterioration of the facility
would occur or be accelerated?
b) Include recreational facilities or require the
construction or expansion of recreational facilities
X
which might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
Discussion
The proposed project will not result in the increased use of existing public recreation facilities, nor
cause the need for new facilities, therefore no new impacts will result.
16. TRANSPORTATION /TRAFFIC. Would the project:
a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance, or policy
establishing measures of effectiveness for the
performance of the circulation system, taking into
account all modes of transportation including mass
transit and non - motorized travel and relevant
X
components of the circulation system, including but
not limited to intersections, streets, highways and
freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass
transit?
b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management
X
program, including, but not limited to level of
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
service standards and travel demand measures, or
other standards established by the county
congestion management agency for designated
roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
X
location that result in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design
feature (for example, sharp curves or dangerous
X
intersections) or incompatible uses (for example,
farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
X
f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting regarding public transit, bicycle, or
X
pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the
performance or safety of such facilities?
Discussion
The proposed project does not change the emergency access routes to the site, change any
circulation features of the project site, or impact any transportation facilities serving the area. The
proposed project does not increase the maximum student population able to be accommodated on
site nor does it allow for an increase in the number of faculty and staff at the school. Therefore, the
vehicular trips to and from the school site will not increase beyond that which was previously
assumed and therefore no new impacts to transportation would result.
16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
X
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water
or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
X
existing facilities, the construction or which could
cause significant environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
X
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources, or
X
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially
Unless
Less Than
No Impact
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
/ No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Incorpor.
Impact
Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider, which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
X
project projected demand in addition to the
provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste
X
disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
X
regulations related to solid waste?
Discussion
No new or expanded utility systems would be required and there would be adequate capacity with
existing infrastructure. Additionally, new construction is required to contribute to the City's impact
fees to fund public service infrastructure commensurate with the type, size, and scope of the new
construction. The Dublin San Ramon Services District (water and sewer provider) has provided its
standard conditions of approval for the proposed project. No new impacts to utilities and service
systems will result from implementation of the proposed project.
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. Does the project:
a) Have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self- sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,
X
reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California history
or prehistory?
b) Have impacts that are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable? ( "Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of
a project are considerable when viewed in
X
connection with the effects of the past projects, the
effects of other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
c) Have environmental effects, which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
X
directly or indirectly?
Discussion
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact
Significant Mitigation Significant / No New
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts
Issues (and Supporting Information Sources):
(a -b)
The project area is a developed site. The project area contains buildings, parking lots, and
recreational facilities, and there is no natural habitat for fish or wildlife species. Because the site is
already developed, there would be no new impacts to sensitive plant and animal species, riparian
habitat, and federally protected wetlands, and /or archaeological resources. Future development
within the project area will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce habitat or eliminate habitat for fish and wildlife species below self - sustaining
levels, and /or eliminate important examples of California history or pre - history.
(c)
As described throughout this environmental checklist, the proposed project would not result in
substantial environmental effects on human beings either directly or indirectly and therefore there
would be no new impacts.
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EXHIBIT B: STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
1. General.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15093, the City Council of the City of Dublin adopted a
Statement of Overriding Considerations for those impacts identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR as
significant and unavoidable (Resolution 53 -93, May 10, 1993).
The City Council balanced the benefits of the original Quarry Lane project and carefully
considered each impact in its decision to approve urbanization of Eastern Dublin through
approval of the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Environmental
Impact Report (EIR). The City Council is currently considering approval of Site Development
Review and amendments to the Development Plan for the existing Planned Development
District (Ord. 24 -00) to allow for 17,102 square feet of additional building area on the school site,
consisting of one new building of 13,102 square feet, and the potential to add up to 4,000
square feet to existing Building One at some point in the future. The total building area would
be 110,602 square feet, which would also include the square footage of Building 1 (7,611
square feet), which was an existing building on an adjacent lot that was purchased by the
School in 1997 and made a part of the school campus.
The impacts of the Phase III expansion, including the construction of the 13,102 square foot
building, were studied in the certified EIR for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and
Specific Plan, which was adopted in 1993 (SCH No. 91- 103064), in the certified EIR for the
Quarry Lane Master Plan, which was adopted in 1998 by the County of Alameda (SCH No.
97122109), and in the Quarry Lane Phase II expansion project Mitigated Negative Declaration
(approved by the Planning Commission on May 25, 2004). An Addendum document has been
prepared that documents the negligible impacts resulting from the proposed project.
The City Council has carefully considered each impact in reaching its decision to approve the
Project. Even with mitigation, the City Council recognizes that implementation of the Project
carries with it unavoidable adverse environmental effects as identified in the EIR. The City
Council specifically finds that to the extent the identified significant adverse impacts for the
Project have not been reduced to acceptable levels through feasible mitigation or alternatives,
there are specific economic, social, land use and other considerations that support approval of
the project. 1
2. Unavoidable Significant Adverse Impacts.
The City Council finds that many of the unavoidable environmental effects identified in the
Eastern Dublin EIR that are applicable to Quarry Lane School site will be substantially lessened
by mitigation measures adopted with the original approvals by the City and County, by the
environmental protection measures adopted through the Quarry Lane School Planned
Development and Annexation approvals, and by the environmental protection measures
adopted through the Quarry Lane School project amendments, and the related Conditions of
Approval, to be implemented with the development of the Phase III expansion project. Even
with mitigation, the City Council recognizes that the implementation of the project carries with it
1 "...public officials must still go on the record and explain specifically why they are approving the later project despite its significant
unavoidable impacts." (emphasis original.) Communities for a Better Environment v. California Resources Agency 103 Cal.App. 4th 98,
(2002).
unavoidable adverse environmental effects as identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR and the
Quarry Lane School EIR. The City Council specifically finds that to the extent that the identified
adverse or potentially adverse impacts for the Quarry Lane School project amendments have
not been mitigated to acceptable levels, there are specific economic, social, environmental, land
use, and other considerations that support approval of the Project.
The following unavoidable significant environmental impacts identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR
for future development of Eastern Dublin and in the Quarry Lane School EIR apply to the Quarry
Lane School project amendments:
Eastern Dublin EIR
Land Use Impact 3.1/F. Cumulative Loss of Agricultural and Open Space Lands; Visual Impacts
3.8/13; and, Alteration of Rural /Open Space Character. Although considerable development has
occurred south of the Quarry Lane School area, the site was agricultural grazing land prior to
construction of the current school, and the site has some remaining open space character.
Future development of the Quarry Lane School site will contribute to the cumulative loss of open
space land.
Traffic and Circulation Impacts 3.318, 3.3/F. 1 -580 Freeway, Cumulative Freeway Impacts: The
Traffic Study prepared for the Quarry Lane School project and the Dublin Transit Center EIR
update cumulative impacts to the 1 -580 and 1 -680 freeways from development in Eastern Dublin.
While city street and interchange impacts can be mitigated through planned improvements,
transportation demand management, the 1 -580 Smart Corridor program, and the extension of
Fallon Road to Tassajara Road and other similar measures, mainline freeway impacts continue
to be identified as unavoidable, as anticipated in the Eastern Dublin EIR. Future development
on the Quarry Lane School site will incrementally contribute to the unavoidable freeway impacts.
Community Services and Facilities Impact 3.41S Consumption of Non - Renewable Natural
Resources and Sewer, Water, and Storm Drainage Impact 3.51F, H, U. Increases in Energy
Usage Through Increased Water Treatment, Disposal and Operation of Water Distribution
System: Future development of the Quarry Lane School project will contribute to increased
energy consumption.
Soils, Geology, and Seismicity Impact 3.618. Earthquake Ground Shaking, Primary Effects:
Even with seismic design, future development of the Quarry Lane School project could be
subject to damage from large earthquakes, much like the rest of the Eastern Dublin planning
area.
Air Quality Impacts 3.11/A, 8, C, and E: Construction of the Quarry Lane School project will
contribute to cumulative dust deposition, construction equipment emissions, mobile and
stationary source emissions.
Quarry Lane School EIR
Noise Impacts, Chapter IV. G: Using the Model Noise Ordinance allowable level of 75 dBA, the
Quarry Lane School construction operations could potentially produce an adverse response by
adjacent resident within 300 feet. Despite the temporary nature of the effect, this would
constitute a significant noise impact. Application of mitigation measures would not fully reduce
these impacts to a level of insignificance.
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3. Overriding Considerations.
The City Council previously balanced the benefits of the Eastern Dublin project approvals
against the significant and potentially significant adverse impacts identified in the Eastern Dublin
EIR and the Quarry Lane School EIR. The City Council now balances those unavoidable
impacts that apply to future development on the Quarry Lane School site against its benefits,
and hereby determines that such unavoidable impacts are outweighed by the benefits of the
Quarry Lane School project as further set forth below.
A. The Quarry Lane School has a history of high academic achievement. High - quality
schools are a complement to existing and planned residential land uses in the vicinity. An
educated future workforce is an asset to the community and the proposed expansion of
the new cafeteria and science building will allow the school to continue implementing
their mission of providing excellent educational opportunities to the broader community.
B. The School site contains a large area of open space and undeveloped hillside. The open
area will contribute to the aesthetics of the community and offer a rural component to the
area.
C. The School site is easily accessible as it is located 1.75 miles north of 1 -580 on an arterial
street.
D. The School offers after - school care for students.
Therefore, the Quarry Lane School project, as amended by the Phase III expansion, provides
important benefits to the City of Dublin, Alameda County and the Bay Area, and the benefits of
the project outweigh any remaining adverse impacts that may remain after the implementation
of Mitigation Measures and other project components.
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Planning Commission Minutes
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL
A regular meeting of the City of Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, May 13,
2014, in the City Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Plaza. Chair Bhuthimethee called the
meeting to order at 7:00:59 PM
Present: Chair Bhuthimethee; Vice Chair Goel; Commissioners Do, O'Keefe, and Kohli; Jeff
Baker, Assistant Community Development Director; Kit Faubion, City Attorney; Kristi Bascom,
Principal Planner; Marnie Delgado, Senior Planner; and Debra LeClair, Recording Secretary.
Absent: None
ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA — NONE
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS — On a motion by Cm. Kohli and seconded by Cm. Do,
on a vote of 4 -0 -1, with Cm. O'Keefe abstaining since he was absent from that meeting, the
Planning Commission approved the minutes of the April 29, 2014 Special meeting, with
modifications.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS — NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR.— NONE
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS —
8.1 PLPA- 2014 -00008 - Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion - Site Development
Review, Planned Development Rezoning and related Stage 2 Development Plan
Amendment, and CEQA Addendum.
Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner, presented the project as outlined in the Staff Report.
Chair Bhuthimethee opened the public hearing.
Dr. Sabri Arac, Quarry Lane School, spoke in favor of the project. He gave a description of the
school and spoke regarding its history and accomplishments.
Cm. Kohli asked what percentage of Dublin residents are students at the school.
Dr. Arac responded that their students are mostly from the Tri- Valley area, with a large
percentage from Dublin. He stated that they also have students from Livermore, San Ramon,
Fremont and Walnut Creek.
Cm. Do asked where the cafeteria is currently located.
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Dr. Arac stated that there is a tent that provides a covered eating area for the students, between
the parking lot and Building 1.
Cm. Do asked if the cafeteria will be available to all students.
Dr. Arac answered yes.
Cm. Do asked if the kitchen will be moved from Building 1 to the new building.
Dr. Arac answered that the kitchen will not be moved.
Chair Bhuthimethee asked if he will be replacing the seven trees that will be removed with this
project.
Dr. Arac stated that there are a lot of trees on the project and on the hills behind the project.
Chair Bhuthimethee asked if he would agree to replace the trees somewhere on the site.
Dr. Arac answered yes. He stated that every year the students plant trees and felt that the trees
will be replaced.
Chair Bhuthimethee closed the public hearing.
Cm. Do stated that she is in support of the project and felt it will add more opportunities at the
school for studying science and engineering and preparing the students for the future.
Cm. O'Keefe agreed with Cm. Do and was in support of the project.
Cm. Kohli agreed and was in favor of the project and investing in education and ways to
improve the education environment for students. He asked Chair Bhuthimethee about the
seven trees that are being removed and if she wanted the Applicant to replant the trees in
another location or replace them with more mature trees.
Chair Bhuthimethee answered that, when trees are planted, a 24 inch box size tree is typically
used. She felt that there is a lot of slope in the area and that trees would help absorb some of
the water as well as stabilize the slope. She felt that any opportunity to shade an impervious
surface would also be a good addition.
Cm. Kohli agreed with Chair Bhuthimethee regarding the seven trees needing to be replaced
and felt that replacing those trees with more mature trees would be favorable. He stated that, if
Chair Bhuthimethee wanted to add a Condition of Approval to replace the trees, he would be in
favor of discussing the issue, but had no further comment regarding the project.
Cm. Goel stated that he is in favor of the project as proposed and felt it was good to have a
school like Quarry Lane in Dublin. He stated that he is in support of removing the tent structure
for a permanent structure and that he is also in support of the theater. He suggested the school
could provide opportunities for children to learn about different plant habitats, and if they planted
a tree while in elementary school, they could grow up with the tree. He stated that he is in
support of biking and walking to school and would like to see more support for that, but was not
proposing a Condition of Approval.
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Chair Bhuthimethee also concurred with the Planning Commissioners and was in support of the
project. She stated that she was impressed with the achievements of the students, particularly
the girls in science and engineering. She asked that the Applicant replace the seven trees that
are to be removed and proposed to add a Condition of Approval to replace the trees with 24
inch box trees somewhere on the site.
On a motion by Chair Bhuthimethee and seconded by Cm. Kohli, on a vote of 4 -0 -1, Cm. Goel
abstained, the Planning Commission adopted the following resolutions, with the addition of a
Condition of Approval which states that: the seven trees shall be replaced with seven 24 inch
box trees, somewhere on the site:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 - 21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A CEQA ADDENDUM FOR THE
QUARRY LANE SCHOOL PHASE III EXPANSION AT 6363 TASSAJARA ROAD
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -22
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP TO REZONE 6363 TASSAJARA ROAD TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
ZONING DISTRICT AND APPROVING THE RELATED STAGE 1/2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
AMENDMENTS FOR THE QUARRY LANE SCHOOL PHASE III EXPANSION
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
FOR A NEW 13,102 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AT QUARRY LANE SCHOOL
6363 TASSAJARA ROAD
NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS —
9.1 PLPA- 2013 -00031 - Update to the Housing Element of the General Plan
Marnie Delgado, Senior Planner, presented the project as outlined in the Staff Report.
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Chair Bhuthimethee asked if the Planning Commission will review the draft Housing Element
after it has been reviewed by the City Council and the State has indicated it is certifiable.
Ms. Delgado answered that the complete Draft Housing Element is part of the current Staff
Report which will be submitted to the State for review.
Mr. Jeff Baker, Assistant Community Development Director, stated that once the Draft Housing
Element is assembled, it is sent to the State to confirm that they would certify it. He stated that
the document would then go forward for adoption.
Cm. Goel asked if the Street Design Criteria shown in Appendix C -53, Table C -31, are minimum
requirements or are they the City's existing guidelines and was the document reviewed by City's
Traffic Engineer.
Ms. Delgado answered that they are the existing criteria and there is no proposal to modify them
as part of this process.
Cm. Goel asked why it would not be modified.
Mr. Baker responded that they are the existing City standards and are noted here for reference,
and there has not been a need for modification.
Cm. Goel stated that there is a 24 foot excess from the right -of -way lines, in addition to the curb -
to -curb, and asked if that was accurate.
Mr. Baker answered yes.
Cm. Goel stated that his continued concern is, as the City continues to expand, there is no
future capacity for right -of -way dedication. He asked if the City is not attempting to review or
analyze this information or is the future build out conditions fully accommodated within these
right -of -way setbacks.
Mr. Baker answered that the future build out conditions are accommodated with the right -of-
ways.
Cm. Goel asked what traffic calculation that was based on.
Mr. Baker answered that, in Eastern Dublin, the traffic calculation is based on the Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan and the anticipated development that would occur with that plan.
Cm. Goel stated that he will continue to push for an evaluation of those criteria because the
calculation numbers are based on older information and felt that the situation would not change
within the eight years the Housing Element would be certified. He asked if the Planning
Commission moves forward with the table, does it preclude future changes to right -of -way
standards. He felt that this information is tying the City to the 2014 information.
Mr. Baker responded that the information is pulled from existing City standards that anticipates
build out of the City and the right -of -way requirements based on traffic studies, also taking into
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consideration pedestrian and bicycle needs. The Housing Element would not be the document
to make that change, but it doesn't mean the standard cannot be amended in the future.
Cm. Goel asked if the City would have to restart the process with the State if there was a
change to the City Standards.
Mr. Baker answered no.
Chair Bhuthimethee stated that the population projection mentioned in the document was
54,200 in 2020. She felt that the City population has already exceeded that number.
Ms. Delgado stated that ABAG projected the population would be 54,200 in 2020, but the
current population is approximately 53,000.
On a motion by Cm. Do and seconded by Cm. Goel, on a vote of 5 -0, the Planning Commission
unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -24
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT STAFF TO SUBMIT THE DRAFT
2015 -2023 HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR REVIEW
CITY -WIDE
OTHER BUSINESS - NONE
10.1 Brief INFORMATION ONLY reports from the Planning Commission and /or Staff,
including Committee Reports and Reports by the Planning Commission related to
meetings attended at City Expense (AB 1234).
ADJOURNMENT — The meeting was adjourned at 7:52:38 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Jeff Baker
Assistant Community Development Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 14 - 21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A CEQA ADDENDUM FOR THE
QUARRY LANE SCHOOL PHASE III EXPANSION AT 6363 TASSAJARA ROAD
(APN 985-0002-006-03)
PLPA-2014-00008
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Dr. Sabri Arac, Quarry Lane School, has requested approval of
Site Development Review and amendments to the Development Plan for the existing Planned
Development District (Ord. 24-00) to allow for 17,102 square feet of additional building area on
the school site, consisting of one new building of 13,102 square feet, and the potential to add up
to 4,000 square feet to existing Building One at some point in the future. The total building area
would be 110,602 square feet, which would also include the square footage of Building 1 (7,611
square feet), which was an existing building on an adjacent lot that was purchased by the
School in 1997 and made a part of the school campus. The added total building area is referred
to herein as the “Project”; and
WHEREAS, a complete application for the Project is available and on file in the Dublin
Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, environmental review forthe Project area was previously conducted and
documented in the certified EIR for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific
Plan, which was adopted in 1993 (SCH No. 91-103064) and in the certified EIR for the Quarry
Lane Master Plan, which was adopted in 1998 by the County of Alameda (SCH No. 97122109);
and
WHEREAS, in 2000, the City of Dublin approved a Planned Development District Stage
1/2 Development Plan for the construction of Phase II of Quarry Lane School, and adopted a
Mitigated Negative Declaration (City Council Resolution 204-00, incorporated herein by
reference); and
WHEREAS, in 2004, the Planning Commission approved Site Development Review, a
Conditional Use Permit, and adopted a CEQA Addendum to allow the construction of Phase II of
Quarry Lane School and the associated minor amendments to the approved Development Plan
(PC Resolution 04-46, incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS,pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,the City of Dublin prepared an
Initial Study to determine if additional environmental review was required for the Project beyond
the prior EIRs and Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study determined that the project
would not require major revisions to the previous EIRs or Mitigated Negative Declaration
because the Project would not have new significant environmental effects or a substantial
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Because the overall site
building envelope, amount of urbanized area, and student and staff population were
unchanged, the impacts and appropriate mitigations are the same and no new mitigations are
required. Furthermore, the Initial Study determined that there was no change in circumstances
that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects because no new or unanticipated
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circumstances have developed since the previous EIRs were certified, the previous Mitigated
Negative Declaration was adopted, and the previous Addendum was adopted; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 and based on the Initial Study,
dated April 28, 2014, the City prepared an Addendum to the prior CEQA documents. The
Addendum with its supporting Initial Study are attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, which is
incorporated herein by reference and which describes the Quarry Lane School Phase III
expansion and its relation to the analysis in the previous environmental documents; and
WHEREAS,a Staff Report, dated May 13, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion, including the Site
Development Review application and the proposed Planned Development
Rezoning/Development Plan amendment, for the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the
Project, including the proposed Site Development Review application and the proposed Planned
Development Rezoning/Development Plan amendment, on May 13, 2014, at which time all
interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission considered the CEQA Addendum, all above-
referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony to evaluate the Project.
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 Planning Commission has reviewed and
considered the Addendum dated April 28, 2014 (Exhibit A) prior to making a recommendation
on the Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council adopt a Resolution adopting the attached Addendum to the previous environmental
documents for the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Bhuthimethee, Do, O’Keefe, Kohli
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: Goel
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Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Assistant Community Development Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ZONING MAP TO REZONE 6363 TASSAJARA ROAD TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING
DISTRICT AND APPROVING THE RELATED STAGE 1/2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS
FOR THE QUARRY LANE SCHOOL PHASE III EXPANSION
PLPA-2014-00008 (APN 985-0002-006-03)
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Dr. Sabri Arac, Quarry Lane School, has requested approval of Site
Development Review and amendments to the Development Plan for the existing Planned
Development District (Ord. 24-00) to allow for 17,102 square feet of additional building area on the
school site, consisting of one new building of 13,102 square feet, and the potential to add up to 4,000
square feet to existing Building One at some point in the future. The total building area would be
110,602 square feet, which would also include the square footage of Building 1 (7,611 square feet),
which was an existing building on an adjacent lot that was purchased by the School in 1997 and
made a part of the school campus. The added total building area is referred to herein as the
“Project”; and
WHEREAS, Dublin Zoning Ordinance Sections 8.32 Planned Development Regulations allows
the City Council to consider amendments to an adopted Development Plan upon a finding that the
amendment substantially complies with and does not materially change the provisions or intent of the
adopted Planned Development; and
WHEREAS, in order to permit the construction of a new cafeteria and science building, in
order to document the addition of Building 1 to the Quarry Lane School campus in 1997, and in order
to plan for the future expansion of Building 1 by up to 4,000 square feet, amendments were required
to the Stage 1/2 Development 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, environmental review forthe Project area was previously conducted and
documented in the certified EIR for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan,
which was adopted in 1993 (SCH No. 91-103064) and in the certified EIR for the Quarry Lane Master
Plan, which was adopted in 1998 by the County of Alameda (SCH No. 97122109); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 and based on the Initial Study, dated
April 28, 2014, the City prepared an Addendum to the prior CEQA documents. The Addendum with
its supporting Initial Study, which describes the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion and its
relation to the analysis in the previous environmental documents, are incorporated herein by
reference; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the proposed
Site Development Review application and Planned Development Rezone with related Stage 1/2
Development Plan amendments on May 13, 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 adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map to
rezone the Quarry Lane School site to a Planned Development Zoning District and approving the
related Stage 1/2 Development Plan amendments for the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion;
and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 14-21
recommending that the City Council adopt a CEQA Addendum for the project, which Resolution is
incorporated herein by reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the Initial Study and CEQA Addendum, all
said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent
judgment prior to making a recommendation on the Project.
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 Dublin Planning Commission does hereby adopt a
Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance (Attached as Exhibit A)
amending the Zoning Map to rezone the Quarry Lane School site to a Planned Development Zoning
District and approving the related Stage 1/2 Development Plan amendments for the Quarry Lane
School Phase III expansion, based on findings, including but not limited to, that the Planned
Development Zoning and project as a whole is consistent and in conformance with the General Plan
as proposed, is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Planned Development zoning district,
and that development of the proposed project will be harmonious and compatible with existing and
future development in the surrounding area.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Bhuthimethee, Do, O’Keefe, Kohli
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: Goel
______________________________
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
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Assistant Community Development Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
FOR A NEW 13,102 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING AT QUARRY LANE SCHOOL
6363 TASSAJARA ROAD
PLPA-2014-00008 APN 985-0002-006-03
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Dr. Sabri Arac, Quarry Lane School, has requested approval of
Site Development Review and amendments to the Development Plan for the existing Planned
Development District (Ord. 24-00) to allow for 17,102 square feet of additional building area on
the school site, consisting of one new building of 13,102 square feet, and the potential to add up
to 4,000 square feet to existing Building One at some point in the future. The total building area
would be 110,602 square feet, which would also include the square footage of Building 1 (7,611
square feet), which was an existing building on an adjacent lot that was purchased by the
School in 1997 and made a part of the school campus. The added total building area is referred
to herein as the “Project”; and
WHEREAS, Site Development Review approval is being sought only for the development
of a 13,102 square foot cafeteria and science building constructed on a portion of the site that is
between a two-story building (Building 1) and an upper parking lot with limited visibility of the
new building from Tassajara Road. A complete Site Development Review application for the
project is available and on file in the Dublin Planning Department; and
WHEREAS,the Project area was previously analyzed in the Eastern Dublin General Plan
Amendment and Specific Plan, which was adopted in 1993 and has a certified Program EIR
(SCH No. 91-103064) and analyzed in the Quarry Lane Master Plan, which was adopted in
1998 by the County of Alameda and has a certified EIR (SCH No. 97122109). In 2000, the City
of Dublin approved a Planned Development District Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan for the
project (City Council Ordinance 24-00), and adopted an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration (City Council Resolution 204-00), incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS, in 2004, the Planning Commission approved Site Development Review, a
Conditional Use Permit, and adopted a CEQA Addendum to allow the construction of Phase II of
Quarry Lane School and the associated minor amendments to the approved Development Plan
(PC Resolution 04-46, incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS,pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162,the City of Dublin prepared an
Initial Study to determine if additional environmental review was required for the Project beyond
the prior EIRs and Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study determined that the project
would not require major revisions to the previous EIRs or Mitigated Negative Declaration
because the Project would not have new significant environmental effects or a substantial
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. Because the overall site
building envelope, amount of urbanized area, and student and staff population were
unchanged, the impacts and appropriate mitigations are the same and no new mitigations are
required. Furthermore, the Initial Study determined that there was no change in circumstances
that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects because no new or unanticipated
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circumstances have developed since the previous EIRs were certified, the previous Mitigated
Negative Declaration was adopted, and the previous Addendum was adopted; and
WHEREAS,a Staff Report, dated May 13, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion, including the Site
Development Review application and the proposed Planned Development
Rezoning/Development Plan amendment, for the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the
Project, including the proposed Site Development Review application and the proposed Planned
Development Rezoning/Development Plan amendment, on May 13, 2014, at which time all
interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission considered the Initial Study and CEQA
Addendum, all above-referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony to evaluate the
Project.
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 find that:
A.The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) of
the Zoning Ordinance, with the General Plan, and any applicable Specific Plans and design
guidelines because: the colors and materials of the new building will match those of the
Buildings 2 and 3, including the standing seam metal roof with decorative eave corbels and a
simple cement plaster finish painted to match the existing buildings. The window design and
placement will also complement the other buildings on the school campus. Although the
new building has been designed to be consistent with the other school buildings in order to
create a unified aesthetic, it will have limited visibility from Tassajara Road due to its
placement behind Building 1.
B.The proposal is consistent with the provisions of Title 8, Zoning Ordinance because: 1) The
architecture and landscape design for the new building are well-suited to the proposed use;
2) the overall design of the project is consistent with the design requirements of the Stage 1
and Stage 2 Development Plan; 3) the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan
and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan land use designation of Medium Density Residential in that
a private school is considered a community facility, a use that can be permitted in any zoning
district and land use designation; and 4) the proposed project meets the intent of the Dublin
General Plan, which discourages projects that do not relate well to the surrounding
developments and the proposed project is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood
that is primarily residential uses.
C.The design of the project is appropriate to the City, the vicinity, surrounding properties, and
the lot(s) in which the project is proposed because: 1) The architecture and landscape
design for the new building are well-suited to the proposed use; 2) the overall design of the
project is consistent with the design requirements of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development
Plan; 3) the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan land use designation of Medium Density Residential in that a private school is
considered a community facility, a use that can be permitted in any zoning district and land
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use designation; 4) the proposed project meets the intent of the Dublin General Plan, which
discourages projects that do not relate well to the surrounding developments and the
proposed project is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood that is primarily residential
uses; and the overall intensity of use of the site is not proposed to increase in that the
maximum student population and other similar factors are not proposed to increase.
D.The subject site is suitable for the type and intensity of the approved development because:
1) the project site has been home to Quarry Lane School since the late 1990’s and the use
is proposed to continue; and 2) although the amount of developable building area is
proposed to increase, the intensity of use of the site is not proposed to change in that the
total maximum student population, the maximum number of faculty and staff members, and
the number of classrooms are not proposed to increase. The proposed additional building
area (in the form of the new cafeteria and science building and the future expansion to
Building 1) is intended to serve the existing student population.
E.Impacts to existing slopes and topographic features are addressed because: 1) development
of the project site will involve a small amount of grading (estimated 750 cubic yards) and the
installation of a new 5 foot tall retaining wall to create a flat building pad for the new building;
2) the roadway and utility infrastructure to serve the site already exists, 3) future approval of
grading and improvement plans will enable the site to be modified to suit the project, which
will be developed for the site in accordance with City policies and regulations; and 4) the
project complies with the Planned Development Zoning District established for the site
pursuant to provisions and policies of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, including the
Tassajara Road Scenic Corridor Policy.
F.Architectural considerations including the character, scale and quality of the design, site
layout, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, screening of unsightly
uses, lighting, building materials and colors and similar elements result in a project that is
harmonious with its surroundings and compatible with other developments in the vicinity
because: the colors and materials of the new building will match those of the Buildings 2
and 3, including the standing seam metal roof with decorative eave corbels and a simple
cement plaster finish painted to match the existing buildings. The window design and
placement will also complement the other buildings on the school campus. Although the
new building has been designed to be consistent with the other school buildings in order to
create a unified aesthetic, it will have limited visibility from Tassajara Road due to its
placement behind Building 1
G.Landscape considerations, including the location, type, size, color, texture and coverage of
plant materials, and similar elements have been incorporated into the project to ensure visual
relief, adequate screening and an attractive environment for the public because: 1) site
grading and retaining walls have been minimized by the stepped, hillside design of the
building so that the site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the development;
and 2) there are seven trees that are proposed to be removed from the project site, including
four eucalyptus, two redwoods (with trunk diameters of 10 inches and 12 inches) and one
Mexican fan palm tree, which are located in areas that are to receive significant grading. All
other landscaping is to remain on site, and the newly-created slope areas are to be planted
with groundcover.
H.The site has been adequately designed to ensure the proper circulation for bicyclist,
pedestrians, and automobiles because: 1) site infrastructure including driveways, pathways,
sidewalks, and site lighting is already in place and the new pathways leading to the new
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building have been reviewed for conformance with City policies, regulations, and best
practices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin does
hereby recommend that the City Council approve Site Development Review for a new 13,102
square foot building at Quarry Lane School, with the Project Plans included as Exhibit A to this
Resolution, subject to the conditions included below.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance
of building permits or establishment of use, and shall be subject to Planning Department review
and approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for
monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL.] Planning, [B] Building, [PO] Police,
[PW] Public Works [P&CS] Parks & Community Services, [ADM] Administration/City Attorney,
[FIN] Finance, [F] Alameda County Fire Department, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District,
[CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health, [Z7] Zone 7.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS - SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
1.Approval.This Site Development Review approval
for the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion
project establishes the detailed design concepts and
regulations for the project. Development pursuant to
this Site Development Review approval shall
generally conform to the project plans submitted by
Innovate Space dated received April 29, 2014 and on
file in the Community Development Department, and
other plans, text, and diagrams – including the color
and material sheet – relating to this Site Development
Review approval, unless modified by the Conditions of
Approval contained herein.
PL Ongoing Planning
2.Permit Expiration. Approval of this Site
Development Review approval shall be valid for one
(1) year from the approval of the project by the
Planning Commission. This approval shall be null and
void in the event the approved use fails to be
established within the prescribed time.
Commencement of the use means the establishment
of use pursuant to the Permit approval or,
demonstrating substantial progress toward
commencing such use. If there is a dispute as to
whether the Permit has expired, the City may hold a
noticed public hearing to determine the matter. Such
a determination may be processed concurrently with
revocation proceedings in appropriate circumstances.
If a Permit expires, a new application must be made
and processed according to the requirements of this
Ordinance.
PL One year After
Effective Date
DMC
8.96.020.
D
3.Time Extension. The original approving decision-
maker may, upon the Applicant’s written request for
an extension of approval prior to expiration, upon the
PL One Year
Following
Expiration
DMC
8.96.020.
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determination that all Conditions of Approval remain
adequate and all applicable findings of approval will
continue to be met, grant an extension of the approval
for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Subsequent
six month extensions may be granted at the discretion
of the Community Development Director. All time
extension requests shall be noticed and a public
hearing shall be held before the original hearing body.
Date
4.Compliance.The Applicant/Property Owner shall
operate this use in compliance with the Conditions of
Approval of this Site Development Review, the
approved plans and the regulations established in the
Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or
conditions specified may be subject to enforcement
action.
PL On-going DMC
8.96.020.F
5.Effective Date. This approval shall become effective
after the Site Development Review approval appeal
period has expired. The approval is contingent on the
City Council adopting an Ordinance approving a
Planned Development Rezone with a related Stage 2
Development Plan amendment for the project. If this
action does not take place, the Site Development
Review approval is null and void.
PL Ongoing Planning
6.Revocation of Permit. The Site Development
Review approval shall be revocable for cause in
accordance with Section 8.96.020.I of the Dublin
Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or
conditions of this permit shall be subject to citation.
PL On-going DMC
8.96.020.I
7.Requirements and Standard Conditions. The
Applicant/ Developer shall comply with applicable City
of Dublin Fire Prevention Bureau, Dublin Public Works
Department, Dublin Building Department, Dublin
Police Services, Alameda County Flood Control
District Zone 7, Livermore Amador Valley Transit
Authority, Alameda County Public and Environmental
Health, Dublin San Ramon Services District and the
California Department of Health Services
requirements and standard conditions. Prior to
issuance of building permits or the installation of any
improvements related to this project, the Developer
shall supply written statements from each such
agency or department to the Planning Department,
indicating that all applicable conditions required have
been or will be met.
Various Building
Permit
Issuance
Standard
8.Required Permits. Developer shall obtain all permits
required by other agencies including, but not limited to
Alameda County Environmental Health, Alameda
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
(Zone 7), California Department of Fish and Wildlife,
Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality
Control Board, Caltrans, or other regional/state
agencies as required by law. Copies of the permits
shall be provided to the Public Works Department.
PW Building
Permit
Issuance
Standard
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9.Fees. Applicant/Developer shall pay all applicable
fees in effect at the time of building permit issuance,
including, but not limited to, Planning fees, Building
fees, Traffic Impact Fees, TVTC fees, Dublin San
Ramon Services District fees, Public Facilities fees,
Dublin Unified School District School Impact fees, Fire
Facilities Impact fees, Alameda County Flood and
Water Conservation District (Zone 7) Drainage and
Water Connection fees; or any other fee that may be
adopted and applicable.
Various Building
Permit
Issuance
Various
10.Indemnification. The Developer shall defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Dublin and
its agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City of Dublin or its
agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside,
void, or annul an approval of the City of Dublin or its
advisory agency, appeal board, Planning
Commission, City Council, Community Development
Director, Zoning Administrator, or any other
department, committee, or agency of the City to the
extent such actions are brought within the time period
required by Government Code Section 66499.37 or
other applicable law; provided, however, that The
Developer's duty to so defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless shall be subject to the City's promptly
notifying The Developer of any said claim, action, or
proceeding and the City's full cooperation in the
defense of such actions or proceedings.
ADM On-going Administra
tion/
City
Attorney
11.Clarification of Conditions. In the event that there
needs to be clarification to the Conditions of Approval,
the Community Development Director and the City
Engineer have the authority to clarify the intent of
these Conditions of Approval to the Developer without
going to a public hearing. The Director of Community
Development and the City Engineer also have the
authority to make minor modifications to these
conditions without going to a public hearing in order
for the Applicant/Developer to fulfill needed
improvements or mitigations resulting from impacts to
this project.
PW On-going Public
Works
12.Clean-up. The Applicant/Developer shall be
responsible for clean-up and disposal of project
related trash to maintain a safe, clean, and litter-free
site.
PL On-going Planning
13.Modifications. Modifications or changes to this Site
Development Review approval may be considered by
the Community Development Director in compliance
with Chapter 8.104 of the Zoning Ordinance and in
compliance with the Subdivision Ordinance.
PL On-going DMC
8.104
14.Archaeology. Should any prehistoric, cultural, or
historic artifacts be exposed during excavation and
construction operations, the Department of
Community Development shall be notified and work
PL During
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shall cease immediately until an archaeologist, who is
certified by the Society of California Archaeology
(SCA) or the Society of Professional Archaeology
(SOPA), is consulted to evaluate the significance of
the find and suggest appropriate mitigation measures,
if deemed necessary, prior to resuming ground
breaking construction activities. Standardized
procedures for evaluating accidental finds and
discovery of human remains shall be followed as
prescribed in Sections 15064.5 and 15126.4 of the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Compliance with this condition required throughout
construction.
PLANNING DIVISION - PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
15.Equipment Screening. All electrical equipment, fire
risers, and/or mechanical equipment shall be
screened from public view by landscaping and/or
architectural features. Any roof-mounted equipment
shall be completely screened from adjacent street
view by materials architecturally compatible with the
building and to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director. The Building Permit plans shall
show the location of all equipment and screening for
review and approval by the Director of Community
Development.
PL Building
Permit
Issuance
and
Through
Completion/
On-going
Planning
16.Quarry Lane School Master Plan, Quarry Lane
Environmental Impact Report and Quarry Lane
School Phase II Project Mitigated Negative
Declaration.Applicant/Developer shall comply with
all applicable conditions of approval, action programs
and mitigation measures of the Quarry Lane School
Master Plan and companion Environmental Impact
Report and Mitigated Negative Declaration deemed
applicable by the Community Development Director.
PL On-going Quarry
Lane
School EIR
and
Mitigated
Negative
Declaration
17.Colors. The exterior paint colors of the buildings
shall be in compliance with the Color and Material
Board approved with the Project Plans and shall
match the paint color of the other buildings on the
school campus. The Applicant shall paint a small
portion of the building the approved colors for review
and approval by the Director of Community
Development prior to painting the entire buildings,
whose approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
PL Occupancy Planning
18.Construction Trailer. The Applicant/Developer shall
obtain a Temporary Use Permit prior to the
establishment of any construction trailer, storage
shed, or container units on the project site.
PL Establishment
of the
temporary use
Planning
19.Final Building and Site Improvement Plans shall be
reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Department staff prior to the issuance of
a building permit. All such plans shall insure:
a. That standard non-residential security
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Permits
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requirements as established by the Dublin Police
Department are provided.
b. That ramps, special parking spaces, signing, and
other appropriate physical features for the
disabled, are provided throughout the site for all
publicly used facilities.
c. That continuous concrete curbing is provided for
all parking stalls, if necessary.
d. That exterior lighting of the building and site is not
directed onto adjacent properties and the light
source is shielded from direct offsite viewing.
e. That all mechanical equipment, including air
conditioning condensers, are architecturally
screened from view, and that electrical
transformers are either underground,
architecturally screened, or screened by
landscape of an adequate size. Electrical and
gas meters shall be screened to the greatest
degree possible.
f. That all vents, gutters, downspouts, flashings,
etc., are painted to match the color of adjacent
surface.
g. That all materials and colors are to be as
approved by the Dublin Community Development
Department. Once constructed or installed, all
improvements are to be maintained in
accordance with the approved plans. Any
changes, which affect the exterior character, shall
be resubmitted to the Dublin Community
Development Department for approval.
h. That all exterior architectural elements visible
from view and not detailed on the plans be
finished in a style and in materials in harmony
with the exterior of the building. All materials
shall wrap to the inside corners and terminate at
a perpendicular wall plane.
i. That all other public agencies that require review
of the project are supplied with copies of the final
building and site plans and that compliance is
obtained with at least their minimum Code
requirements.
BUILDING – GENERAL CONDITIONS
20.Building Codes issues to address in Permit
Submittal:
1. Due to the distance of the new building to existing
building #1 and to the south property line a rated
exterior wall, parapet and protected openings shall
be designed. These will be reviewed more closely
during the permit application submittal.
2. Provide details and breakdown for the long-term
B Issuance of
Building
Permit(s) and
approval of the
Final Map
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bicycle rack storage. Location should be the most
practical and closer to the new building.
3. Note that the solar zones required per Section
110.10 of the 2013 CA Energy Code will be in
place as of July 1, 2014. If the construction
drawings will be submitted for building permit prior
to July 1, 2014, this comment can be waived.
Please note that the requirement for the solar
zone can affect the roof design.
4.Revise the plumbing calculations and use
accurate numbers shown under the current 2013
California Plumbing Code. Use Table A first to
determine the total occupant load (this is based on
the square footage of the building) and then Table
422.1 to determine the minimum number of
fixtures. It appears the calculations are deficient of
plumbing fixtures.
21.Building Codes and Ordinances. All project
construction shall conform to all building codes and
ordinances in effect at the time of building permit.
B Through
Completion
Building
22.HVAC Systems. Air conditioning units and ventilation
ducts shall be screened from adjacent street view with
materials compatible to the main building. Units shall
be permanently installed on concrete pads or other
non-movable materials to be approved by the Building
Official and Director of Community Development.
PL, B Occupancy of
any tenant
space
Building
23.Building Permits. To apply for building permits,
Applicant/Developer shall submit five (5) sets of
construction plans to the Building & Safety Division for
plan check. Each set of plans shall have attached an
annotated copy of these Conditions of Approval. The
notations shall clearly indicate how all Conditions of
Approval will or have been complied with.
Construction plans will not be accepted without the
annotated resolutions attached to each set of plans.
Applicant/Developer will be responsible for obtaining
the approvals of all participation non-City agencies
prior to the issuance of building permits.
B Issuance of
Building
Permits
Building
24.Construction Drawings. Construction plans shall be
fully dimensioned (including building elevations)
accurately drawn (depicting all existing and proposed
conditions on site), and prepared and signed by a
California licensed Architect or Engineer. All
structural calculations shall be prepared and signed
by a California licensed Architect or Engineer. The
site plan, landscape plan and details shall be
consistent with each other.
B Issuance of
Building
Permits
Building
25.Addressing. Address will be required on all doors
leading to the exterior of the building. Address
numbers/letters shall be in a contrasting color to the
surface on which they are applied and be able to be
seen from the street, 4 inches in height minimum.
B Occupancy of
any building
and ongoing
Building
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retained to provide observation services for all
components of the lateral and vertical design of the
building, including nailing, hold-downs, straps, shear,
roof diaphragm and structural frame of building. A
written report shall be submitted to the City Inspector
prior to scheduling the final frame inspection.
Inspection
27.Foundation.Geotechnical Engineer for the soils
report shall review and approve the foundation
design. A letter shall be submitted to the Building
Division on the approval.
B Issuance of
Building
Permits
Building
28.CAL Green Building Standards Code. The project
shall incorporate the requirements of the CAL Green
Building Standards Code. The project shall be
provided with: a) short term bicycle parking, b)
designated clean air vehicle parking stall, c) conduit
installed from the electrical supply panel to the roof for
the installation of future PV, d) automatic irrigation
controllers for landscaping. The Green Building Plan
shall be submitted to the Chief Building Official for
review.
B Issuance of
Building
Permits
Building
29.Cool Roofs. Flat roof areas shall have their roofing
material (including gravel) coated or painted with light
colored or reflective material designed for Cool Roofs.
B Through
Completion
Building
30.Electronic File. The Applicant/Developer shall submit
all building drawings and specifications for this project
in an electronic format to the satisfaction of the
Building Official prior to the issuance of building
permits. Additionally, all revisions made to the
building plans during the project shall be incorporated
into an “As Built” electronic file and submitted prior to
the issuance of the final occupancy.
B Prior to First
and Final
Inspection
Building
31.Copies of Approved Plans. Applicant shall provide
City with 4 reduced (1/2 size) copies of the approved
plan.
B 30 days After
Permit and
Each Revision
Issuance
Building
32.Temporary Construction Fencing. Temporary
Construction fencing shall be installed along
perimeter of all work under construction.
B Beginning of
work onsite
Building
FIRE – GENERAL CONDITIONS
33.Code compliance. The Applicant/Developer shall
comply with all applicable Fire and Building Codes in
effect at the time of building permit application.
F During
Construction
Fire
34.New Fire Sprinkler System & Monitoring
Requirements. In accordance with The Dublin Fire
Code, fire sprinklers shall be installed in the building.
The system shall be in accordance with the NFPA 13,
the CA Fire Code and CA Building Code. Plans and
specifications showing detailed mechanical design,
cut sheets, listing sheets and hydraulic calculations
shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval
and permit prior to installation. This may be a deferred
submittal.
F Prior to
issuance of
Building
Permits
Fire
35.Fire Alarm (detection) System Required F Prior to Fire
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A Fire Alarm-Detection System shall be installed
throughout the building so as to provide full property
protection, including combustible concealed spaces,
as required by NFPA 72. The system shall be
installed in accordance with NFPA 72, CA Fire,
Building, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes. If the
system is intended to serve as an evacuation system,
compliance with the horn/strobe requirements for the
entire building must also be met. All automatic fire
extinguishing systems shall be interconnected to the
fire alarm system so as to activate an alarm if
activated and to monitor control valves. Delayed
egress locks shall meet requirements of C.F.C.
Occupancy
36.Fire Extinguishers. Extinguishers shall be visible
and unobstructed. Signage shall be provided to
indicate fire extinguisher locations. The number and
location of extinguishers shall be shown on the plans.
Additional fire extinguishers maybe required by the
fire inspector. Fire extinguisher shall meet a minimum
classification of 2A 10BC. Extinguishers weighing 40
pounds or less shall be mounted no higher than 5 feet
above the floor measured to the top of the
extinguisher. Extinguishers shall be inspected monthly
and serviced by a licensed concern annually.
F Prior to
Occupancy
and ongoing
Fire
37.FD Building Key Box for Building Access. A Fire
Department Key Box shall be installed at the main
entrance to the Building. Note these locations on the
plans. The key box should be installed approximately
5 1/2 feet above grade. The box shall be sized to hold
the master key to the facility as well as keys for rooms
not accessible by the master key. Specialty keys,
such as the fire alarm control box key and elevator
control keys shall also be installed in the box. Key
boxes and switches may be ordered directly from the
Knox Company at www.knoxbox.com
F Prior to
Occupancy
Fire
38.Main Entrance Hardware Exception.
It is recommended that all doors be provided with exit
hardware that allows exiting from the egress side
even when the door is in the locked condition.
However, an exception for A-3, B, F, M, S
occupancies and all churches does allow key-locking
hardware (no thumb-turns) on the main exit when the
main exit consists of a single door or pair of doors.
When unlocked the single door or both leaves of a
pair of doors must be free to swing without operation
of any latching device. A readily visible, durable sign
on or just above the door stating “This door to
remain unlocked whenever the building is
occupied”shall be provided. The sign shall be in
letters not less than 1 inch high on a contrasting
background. This use of this exception may be
revoked for cause.
F Prior to
Occupancy
Fire
39.Exit signs shall be visible and illuminated with F Ongoing Fire
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emergency lighting when building is occupied.
40.Posting of room capacity is required for any occupant
load of 50 or more persons. Submittal of a seating
plan on 8.5” x 11” paper is required prior to final
occupancy.
F Ongoing Fire
41.Air moving systems supplying air in excess of 2,000
cubic feet per minute to enclosed spaces within
buildings shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff.
Automatic shutoff shall be accomplished by
interrupting the power source of the air moving
equipment upon detection of smoke in the main
supply air duct served by such equipment. Smoke
detectors shall be labeled by an approved agency
approved and listed by California State Fire Marshal
for air duct installation and shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s approved
installation instructions.
F Ongoing Fire
42.Interior Finishes. Wall and ceiling interior finish
material shall meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of
the California Fire Code. Interior finishes will be field
verified upon final inspection. If the product is not
field marked and the marking visible for
inspection, maintain the products cut-sheets and
packaging that show proof of the products
flammability and flame-spread ratings. Decorative
materials shall be fire retardant.
F Prior to
Occupancy
and Ongoing
Fire
43.Fire Access. Access roads, turnarounds, pullouts,
and fire operation areas are Fire Lanes and shall be
maintained clear and free of obstructions, including
the parking of vehicles.
F During
construction
and ongoing
Fire
44.Entrances.Entrances to job sites shall not be
blocked, including after hours, other than by approved
gates/barriers that provide for emergency access.
F During
construction
and ongoing
Fire
45.Site Utilities. Site utilities that would require the
access road to be dug up or made impassible shall be
installed.
F Prior to
construction
commencing
Fire
46.Fire Access. Fire access is required to be approved
all-weather access. Show on the plans the location of
the all-weather access and a description of the
construction. Access road must be designed to
support the imposed loads of fire apparatus..
Entrance flare, angle of departure, width, turning radii,
grades, turnaround, vertical clearances, road surface,
bridges/crossings, gates/key-switch, & within required
150-ft. distance to Fire Lane
F Priot to
issuance of
building
permits and
ongoing
Fire
47.FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND
DEMOLITION
1. Clearance to combustibles from temporary heating
devices shall be maintained. Devices shall be fixed in
place and protected from damage, dislodgement or
overturning in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
2. Smoking shall be prohibited except in approved
F During
Demolition/
Construction
and Ongoing
Fire
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areas. Signs shall be posted “NO SMOKING” in a
conspicuous location in each structure or location in
which smoking is prohibited.
3. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material
shall be removed from buildings at the end of each
shift of work.
4. Flammable and combustible liquid storage areas
shall be maintained clear of combustible vegetation
and waste materials.
PUBLIC WORKS – PROJECT SPECIFIC
48.Clarifications and Changes to the Conditions.
In the event that there needs to be clarification to
these Conditions of Approval, the Directors of
Community Development and Public Works have
the authority to clarify the intent of these Conditions
of Approval to the Applicant (Developer) by a written
document signed by the Directors of Community
Development and Public Works and placed in the
project file. The Directors also have the authority to
make minor modifications to these conditions
without going to a public hearing in order for the
Applicant to fulfill needed improvements or
mitigations resulting from impacts of this project.
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49.Standard Public Works Conditions of Approval.
Applicant/Developer shall comply with all applicable
City of Dublin Public Works Standard Conditions of
Approval. In the event of a conflict between the
Public Works Standard Conditions of Approval and
these Conditions, these Conditions shall prevail.
PW Prior to
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Improvement
Plans
Public
Works
50.Hold Harmless/Indemnification.
The Developer shall defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the City of Dublin and its agents, officers,
and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Dublin or its advisory
agency, appeal board, Planning Commission, City
Council, Community Development Director, Zoning
Administrator, or any other department, committee,
or agency of the City to the extend such actions are
brought within the time period required by
Government Code Section 66499.37 or other
applicable law: provided, however, that the
Developer’s duty to so defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless shall be subject to the City’s promptly
notifying the Developer of any said claim, action, or
proceeding and the City’s full cooperation in the
defense of such actions or proceedings.
PW Through
completion of
Improvements
and
Occupancy of
the Building
Public
Works
51.Grading/Demolition/Sitework Permit.
The applicant shall apply for and obtain a
Grading/Sitework Permit from the Public Works
Department for all site improvement or grading work.
The Grading/Sitework Permit will be based on the
final set of civil plans and will not be issued until all of
plan check comments have been resolved.
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A copy of Grading/Sitework Permit application may be
found on the City’s website at:
https://ca-dublin.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=340
The current cost of the permit is $102.00 and is due
at the time of permit issuance. The Applicant will also
be responsible for any adopted increases to the fee
amount or additional fees for inspection of the work.
52.Site Plan.
On-site improvements shall be designed in
accordance with the approved site plan entitled
“Quarry Lane School Dining Hall and Science
Building, 6363 Tassajara Road” prepared by
Innovative Space Architect, dated 3/28/2014 and
these Condition of Approval.
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53.Vehicle Parking.
Applicant shall repair all distressed areas of
pavement as identified in the field by the City. The
parking spaces striping that is in poor condition shall
be re-striped. All parking spaces shall be double
striped using 4” white lines set approximately 2 feet
apart according to City standards and §8.76.070 (A)
17 of the Dublin Municipal Code. All compact-sized
parking spaces shall have the word “COMPACT”
stenciled on the pavement within each space. 12”-
wide concrete step-out curbs shall be constructed at
each parking space where one or both sides abuts a
landscaped area or planter.
PW Prior to
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Public
Works
54.Site Accessibility Requirements.
All parking spaces for the disabled, and other physical
site improvements shall comply with current California
Building Code Title 24 requirements and City of
Dublin Standards for accessibility.
PW Prior to
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Public
Works
55.ADA access: The Applicant/Developer shall upgrade
facilities to comply with current Title 24 standards.
1. Install Accessibility signs at Disabled Access
Parking spaces per CBC Section 1129B.4.
2. Upgrade curb ramps with ramps conforming to
current standards for grade and tactile elements
(truncated domes).
3. Upgrade accessible path of travel to conform to
the current standards for grades – cross slope
not exceeding 2% and longitudinal slopes not
exceeding 8.33% with hand rails or 5% without
hand rails.
4. Install Accessible path from Building 1 and
Building 2 to Trash Enclosure.
5. The existing crosswalk across the main drive
aisle has a cross slope exceeding 2%. Existing
grades and paving shall be modified to provide
cross slope not-to-exceed 2%.
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Works
56.Graffiti. The Applicant/Developer and/or building
tenant(s) shall keep the site clear of graffiti vandalism
on a regular and continuous basis. Graffiti resistant
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paint for the structures and film for windows or glass
shall be used whenever possible.
57.Occupancy Permit Requirements. Prior to issuance
of an Occupancy Permit, the physical condition of the
project site shall meet minimum health and safety
standards including, but not limited to the following:
1. Lighting for the building and parking lot shall be
adequate for safety and security. Exterior lighting
shall be provided for building entrances/exits and
pedestrian walkways. Security lighting shall be
provided as required by Dublin Police.
2. All construction equipment, materials, or on-going
work shall be separated from the public by use of
fencing, barricades, caution ribbon, or other
means reasonably approved by the City
Engineer/Public Works Director.
3. All site features designed to serve the disabled
(i.e. H/C parking stalls, accessible walkways,
signage) for the building shall be installed and fully
functional.
PW Prior to
Occupancy
Public
Works
58.Stormwater Runoff Calculations.
Applicant/Developer shall provide the stormwater
runoff, conveyance and treatment details. The
calculations shall demonstrate adequate capacity in
the existing or proposed storm drainage system.
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Works
59.Stormwater Management.
The applicant shall submit Stormwater Management
Plan for City Engineer’s review and approval prior to
the issuance of Grading/Sitework Permit. Approval is
subject to the developer providing the necessary
plans, details, and calculations that demonstrate the
plan complies with the standards established by the
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control
Board (RWQCB) National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Regional
Permit (MRP). The applicant shall install “No
Dumping Drains To Creek” storm drain markers on all
existing catch basins on site per City Std Dwg CD-
704.
The Applicant shall install “Triton” Storm Drain Filter
in all existing and proposed catch basins.
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Works
60.Storm Water Treatment Measures Maintenance
Agreement. Developer shall enter into an Agreement
with the City of Dublin that guarantees the property
owner’s perpetual maintenance obligation for all
stormwater treatment measures installed as part of
the project. Said Agreement is required pursuant to
Provision C.3 of the Municipal Regional Stormwater
NPDES Permit, Order No. R2-2009-0074. Said
permit requires the City to provide verification and
assurance that all treatment devices will be properly
operated and maintained. The Agreement shall be
recorded against the property and shall run with the
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land.
61.Erosion Control During Construction:
Applicant/Developer shall include an Erosion and
Sediment Control Plan with the Grading and
Improvement plans for review and approval by the
City Engineer/Public Works Director. Said plan shall
be designed, implemented, and continually
maintained pursuant to the City’s NPDES permit
between October 1st and April 15th or beyond these
dates if dictated by rainy weather, or as otherwise
directed by the City Engineer/Public Works Director.
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during
construction.
Public
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62.Construction Hours.
Construction and grading operations shall be limited
to weekdays (Monday through Friday) and non-City
holidays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. The Applicant/Developer may request
permission to work on Saturdays and/or holidays
between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm by
submitting a request form to the City Engineer no later
than 5:00 pm the prior Wednesday. Overtime
inspection rates will apply for all Saturday and/or
holiday work.
PW During
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Public
Works
63.Construction Noise Management Plan.
Developer shall prepare a Construction Noise
Management Plan, to be approved by the City
Engineer and Community Development Director, that
identifies measures to be taken to minimize
construction noise on surrounding developed
properties. The Plan shall include hours of
construction operation, use of mufflers on
construction equipment, speed limit for construction
traffic, haul routes and identify a noise monitor.
Specific noise management measures shall be
included in the project plans and specifications.
PW During
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and Grading
Activities
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Works
64.Damage/Repairs.
The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for the
repair of any damaged pavement, curb & gutter,
sidewalk, or other public street facility resulting from
construction activities associated with the
development of the project.
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Public
Works
65.Lighting.
Any illumination, including security lighting, shall be
directed away from adjoining properties, businesses
or vehicular traffic so as not to cause any glare.”
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Public
Works
66.Geotechnical Report: The Developer shall submit a
design level geotechnical investigation report defining
and delineating any seismic hazard. The report shall
be prepared in accordance with guidelines published
by the State of California. The report is subject to
review and approval by a City selected peer review
consultant prior to the issuance of Building Permit.
The applicant shall pay all costs related to the
required peer review. The recommendations of those
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geotechnical reports shall be incorporated into the
project plans subject to the approval of the City
Engineer.
67.Geotechnical Engineer Review and Approval. The
Project Geotechnical Engineer shall be retained to
review all final grading plans and specifications. The
Project Geotechnical Engineer shall approve all
grading plans prior to City approval and issuance of
grading permits.
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Building Permit
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Works
68.Trash Enclosure. The proposed trash enclosure shall
conform to City of Dublin Trash Enclosure Ordinance
7.98. The concrete apron shall extend a minimum ten
feet from the enclosure pad and be the width of the
enclosure opening. The enclosure shall have a drain
connected to the sanitary sewer. A hose bib shall be
available for periodic wash down. The area around
and inside the enclosure must be lit with a minimum
of one-foot candle. The trash enclosure shall be
architecturally designed to be compatible with the
building. The doors must be designed with self-
closing gates that can be locked closed and can also
be held open with pin locks during loading. All trash
bins used for this site shall be maintained within the
trash bin enclosure(s) at all times. The enclosure
shall have accessible route and entrance door
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DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT (DSRSD)
69.Prior to issuance of any building permit, complete
improvement plans shall be submitted to DSRSD that
conform to the requirements of the Dublin San Ramon
Services District Code, the DSRSD “Standard
Procedures, Specifications and Drawings for Design
and Installation of Water and Wastewater Facilities”,
all applicable DSRSD Master Plans and all DSRSD
policies.
DSRSD Issuance of
Building
Permits
DSRSD
70.Above ground backflow prevention devices/double
detector check valves shall be installed on fire
protection systems connected to the DSRSD water
main. The Applicant shall collaborate with the Fire
Department and with DSRSD to size and configure
the fire system to serve the new building
appropriately. The Applicant shall minimize the
number of backflow prevention devices installed on
the system.
DSRSD Issuance of
Improvement
Plans
DSRSD
71.Sewers shall be designed to operate by gravity flow to
DSRSD’s existing sanitary sewer system. Pumping of
sewage is discouraged and may only be allowed
under extreme circumstances following a case by
case review with DSRSD staff. Any pumping station
will require specific review and approval by DSRSD of
preliminary design reports, design criteria, and final
plans and specifications. The DSRSD reserves the
right to require payment of present worth 20 year
maintenance costs as well as other conditions within
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a separate agreement with the applicant for any
project that requires a pumping station.
72.Domestic and fire protection waterline systems for
Tracts or Commercial Developments shall be
designed to be looped or interconnected to avoid
dead end sections in accordance with requirements of
the DSRSD Standard Specifications and sound
engineering practice. There will be a large number of
customers in the project and DSRSD wants to be sure
they have a secure water supply. Thus, the water
supply must be “looped” with the supply for the project
coming from two separate connections to the potable
main.
DSRSD Issuance of
Improvement
Plans
DSRSD
73.DSRSD policy requires public water and sewer lines
to be located in public streets rather than in off-street
locations to the fullest extent possible. If unavoidable,
then public sewer or water easements must be
established over the alignment of each public sewer
or water line in an off-street or private street location
to provide access for future maintenance and/or
replacement.
DSRSD Issuance of
Improvement
Plans
DSRSD
74.Prior to approval by the City of a grading permit or a
site development permit, the locations and widths of
all proposed easement dedications for water and
sewer lines shall be submitted to and approved by
DSRSD.
DSRSD Issuance of
Improvement
Plans
DSRSD
75.All easement dedications for DSRSD facilities shall be
by separate instrument irrevocably offered to DSRSD.
DSRSD Issuance of
Improvement
Plans
DSRSD
76.Grading for construction shall be done with recycled
water.
DSRSD During
construction
DSRSD
77.Prior to issuance by the City of any Building Permit or
Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon
Services District, whichever comes first, all utility
connection fees including DSRSD and Zone 7, plan
checking fees, inspection fees, connection fees, and
fees associated with a wastewater discharge permit
shall be paid to DSRSD in accordance with the rates
and schedules established in the DSRSD Code.
DSRSD Issuance of
Building
Permits
DSRSD
78.No sewer line or waterline construction shall be
permitted unless the proper utility construction permit
has been issued by DSRSD. A construction permit
will only be issued after all of the items in the
condition immediately above have been satisfied.
DSRSD Issuance of
Improvement
Plans
DSRSD
79.Prior to issuance by the City of any Building Permit or
Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon
Services District, whichever comes first, all
improvement plans for DSRSD facilities shall be
signed by the District Engineer. Each drawing of
improvement plans shall contain a signature block for
the District Engineer indicating approval of the
sanitary sewer or water facilities shown. Prior to
approval by the District Engineer, the applicant shall
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pay all required DSRSD fees, and provide an
engineer’s estimate of construction costs for the
sewer and water systems, a performance bond, a
one-year maintenance bond, and a comprehensive
general liability insurance policy in the amounts and
forms that are acceptable to DSRSD. The applicant
shall allow at least 15 working days for final
improvement drawing review by DSRSD before
signature by the District Engineer.
80.The applicant shall hold DSRSD, its Board of
Directors, commissions, employees, and agents of
DSRSD harmless and indemnify and defend the same
from any litigation, claims, or fines resulting from the
construction and completion of the project.
DSRSD Issuance of
Building
Permits
DSRSD
81.Improvement plans shall include recycled water
improvements as required by DSRSD. Services for
landscape irrigation shall connect to recycled water
mains. Applicant must obtain a copy of the DSRSD
Recycled Water Use Guidelines and conform to the
requirements therein.
DSRSD Issuance of
Improvement
Plans
DSRSD
82.A utility plan showing routing of improvements and
demolition of existing utilities (if any). Zone 7 Turnout
and DSRSD Fluoride Storage Facility shall be shown
on final plans.
DSRSD Issuance of
Improvement
Plans
DSRSD
83.If needed, temporary potable irrigation meters with
recycled water service shall only be allowed for cross-
connection and coverage testing for a maximum of 14
calendar days.
DSRSD Project
completion
DSRSD
Planning Commission Additions
84.The Applicant shall plant seven 24” box trees on the
project site to replace those trees removed to
accommodate the new building. The tree species and
location shall be at the discretion of the Applicant. At
the time of Building Permit submittal, the Applicant
shall submit a plan showing the proposed location
and means of irrigation for the new trees.
Planning Building
Permit
submittal
Planning
Commissi
on
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2014.
AYES: Bhuthimethee, Do, O’Keefe, Kohli
NOES:
ABSTAIN: Goel
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
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