HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.2 Attch 6 PC Reso Reco CC Ord DA RESOLUTION NO. 14 - xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND BATES STRINGER
VENTURES FOR THE HERITAGE PARK PROJECT
PLPA 2013-00002
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Bates Stringer Ventures, proposes to demolish an existing
110,000 square foot office complex and develop 54 small lot single-family homes and a two-
story 14,000 square foot office building on approximately 6.6 acres in the Dublin Village Historic
Area Specific Plan ("Specific Plan") area. The project proposes a General Plan and Specific
Plan Amendment to change the land use designations on a 5.85 acre portion of the site from
Retail/Office (RO) to Medium Density Residential (MDR), and proposes a PD-Planned
Development rezoning with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development
Review, Vesting Tentative Map and Development Agreement for the entire 6.6 acre site. The
proposed development and applications are collectively known as the "Project"; related
approvals of the applications are collectively known as the "Project Approvals"; and
WHEREAS, the Project site is located at 11875 Dublin Boulevard, west of San Ramon
Road; south of Dublin Boulevard; east of Donlon Way; and north of Interstate 580; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State
guidelines and City environmental regulations, require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared. To comply with CEQA,
the City prepared an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 14-XX
recommending that the City Council certify the EIR, Resolution 14-XX recommending that the
City Council approve the proposed General Plan and Specific Plan amendments, Resolution 14-
XX recommending that the City Council approve the proposed Planned Development rezoning,
and Resolution 14-XX recommending that the City Council approve the proposed Site
Development Review and Vesting Tentative Map, which Resolutions are incorporated herein by
reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, a Draft Ordinance approving the proposed Development Agreement is
attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, with the Development Agreement as Exhibit B, which
exhibit is incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby recommend that the City Council make the following findings and determinations
regarding the proposed Development Agreement:
1. The Development Agreement is consistent with the objectives, policies, general
land uses and programs specified and contained in the City's General Plan, and in the Dublin
Village Historic Area Specific Plan in that: (a) the General Plan and Specific Plan land use
designations (as amended), policies, programs and objectives are incorporated into the
Development Agreement and not altered by the Development Agreement; and (b) the Project is
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consistent with the fiscal policies of the General Plan and Specific Plan with respect to the
provision of infrastructure and public services.
2. The Development Agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the
regulations prescribed for, the land use districts in which the real property is located.
3. The Development Agreement is in conformity with public convenience, general
welfare, and good land use policies in that the Project will implement land use guidelines set
forth in the General Plan and Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan.
4. The Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and
general welfare in that the Developer's proposed Project will proceed in accordance with all the
programs and policies of the General Plan, Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan, and
Project Approvals.
5. The Development Agreement will not adversely affect the orderly development of
property or the preservation of property values in that the Project will be consistent with the
General Plan, the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan, and Project Approvals.
6. The Development Agreement complies with the requirements of §§ 65864 et seq.
of the California Government Code and Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.56 and specifies the
duration of the agreement, the permitted uses of the property, the density or intensity of use, the
maximum height and size of proposed buildings, and provisions for reservation or dedication of
land for public purposes. The Development Agreement contains an indemnity and insurance
clause requiring the developer to indemnify and hold the City harmless against claims arising
out of the development process, including all legal fees and costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Dublin Planning
Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council adopt the Ordinance, attached as
Exhibit A, approving the Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Bates Stringer
Ventures related to the Heritage Park Project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of June 2014.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Assistant Community Development Director
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