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DATE:
TO:
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SUBJECT
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
August 19, 2014
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
CITY CLERK
File #450 - 30/600 -60
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager "
Heritage Park Project Planned Development Rezone with Cage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan and Development Agreement
Prepared by Mike Porto, Consulting Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Applicant, Bates Stringer, LLC, has requested approval for a development of 54 small -lot,
single - family detached homes and a 14,000 square foot, two -story office building. The City
Council will consider adopting an Ordinance rezoning the Heritage Park Project site to a
Planned Development Zoning District and approving a related Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan and adopting an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between
the City of Dublin and Bates Stringer, LLC.
FINANCIALIMPACT:
No financial impact to the City. All costs associated with processing this project will be borne by
the Applicant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance
Rezoning the Heritage Park Project Site to a Planned Development Zoning District and
Approving a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan; and waive the second reading and
adopt the Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and
Bates Stringer Ventures for the Heritage Park Project.
Submitted By
Community Development Director
'Reviewed By
Assistant City Manager
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Proiect Site
Location
Heritage Park is located in the southeasterly portion of the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific
Plan (DVHASP) area north of Interstate Highway 580, south of Dublin Boulevard, east of Donlon
Way, and west of San Ramon Road (APN 941 - 1550 - 005 -03) as shown on the vicinity map
below:
VICINITY MAP
The project application includes General Plan /Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan
Amendments, Planned Development rezone with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development
Plan, Site Development Review, Parcel Map 10259, Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map -Tract
8160, Environmental Impact Report, and Development Agreement for a 6.6 -acre site.
On July 15, 2014, the City Council approved General Plan /Dublin Village Historic Area Specific
Plan Amendments, Site Development Review, Parcel Map 10259, Vesting Tentative Subdivision
Map -Tract 8160, and Environmental Impact Report (Attachment 1). The City Council also
waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance to approve a Planned Development Rezone
with a related Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan and also waived the reading and introduced an
Ordinance to approve a Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and Bates Stringer,
LLC. Please refer to Attachment 2 for a complete project analysis.
Staff is asking the City Council to waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance approving
the Planned Development Rezone with related Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan (Attachment 3)
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and waive the second reading and adopt the Ordinance approving a Development Agreement
between the City of Dublin and Bates Stringer, LLC (Attachment 4).
ATTACHMENTS: 1. City Council Staff Report dated July 15, 2014
2. Planning Commission Staff Report dated June 10, 2014
3. Ordinance Rezoning the Heritage Park Project Site to a Planned
Development Zoning District and Approving a Related Stage 1 and
Stage 2 Development Plan
4. Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement between the City of
Dublin and Bates Stringer Ventures for the Heritage Park Project,
with the Development Agreement attached as Exhibit A
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19 82 STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
CITY COUNCIL File #400 - 20/410- 30/600 -60
DATE: July 15, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager "
SUBJECT: Heritage Park General Plan /Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan
Amendments, Planned Development rezoning with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan, Site Development Review, Parcel Map 10259, Vesting
Tentative Subdivision Map -Tract 8160, Environmental Impact Report, and
Development Agreement for a 6.6 -Acre Site
Prepared by Mike Porto, Consulting Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Applicant requests approval for the demolition of a 110,000 square foot office complex and
reparcelization of a 6.6 -acre site for the development of 54 small -lot, single - family detached
homes and a 14,000 square foot, two -story office building. The Project Site is currently
designated Retail /Office under the General Plan /Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan and
zoned Planned Development. Approximately 5.94 acres would be re- designated as Medium
Density Residential, and .61 acres would be reserved for the office building. The Site
Development Review addresses both the proposed office building and residential component,
and Vesting Tentative Map 8160 would subdivide the 5.94 acre area for the 54 units and an
internal circulation system. Overall residential density would be approximately 9.09 units per
acre. The proposed General Plan /Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendment will be
acted on under a separate Agenda item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
All costs associated with processing this project are borne by the Applicant. In addition, the
Applicant has agreed to provide a Community Benefit of $6,000 /unit for a total of $324,000
payable on or before the recordation of the first final subdivision map for the Project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and take the
following actions:
a) Take a straw vote regarding the proposed General Plan and Specific Plan
Amendment;
b) Adopt a Resolution Certifying an Environmental Impact Report and Adopt CEQA
mitigation findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
Heritage Park project;
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c) Waive the reading and INTRODUCE an Ordinance rezoning the Heritage Park
project site to PD- Planned Development and approving a related Stage 1 and Stage
2 Development Plan;
d) Adopt a Resolution Approving a Site Development Review, Parcel Map 10259 and
Vesting Tentative Subdivision Tract Map 8160; and
e) Waive the reading and INTRODUCE an Ordinance Approving a Development
Agreement between the City of Dublin and Bates Stringer Ventures for the Heritage
Park project.
Submitted By
Community Development Director
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
'Reviewed By
Assistant City Manager
Heritage Park is located in the southeasterly portion of the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific
Plan (DVHASP) area north of Interstate Highway 580, south of Dublin Boulevard, east of Donlon
Way, and west of San Ramon Road (APN 941 - 1550 - 005 -03) as shown on the vicinity map
below:
The proposed project is the demolition of a 110,000 square foot office complex and
reparcelization of a 6.6 -acre site for the development of 54 small -lot, single - family detached
homes and a 14,000 square foot, two -story office building. The Project Site currently is
designated Retail /Office under the General Plan /Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan and
zoned Planned Development. Approximately 5.94 acres would be re- designated as Medium
Density Residential, and .61 acres would be reserved for the office building. The Site
Development Review addresses both the proposed office building and residential component.
Vesting Tentative Map 8160 would subdivide the 5.94 acre area for the 54 units and an internal
circulation system. Overall residential density would be approximately 9.09 units per acre. Five
floor plans are proposed and would range in size from 2,012 square feet to 3,167 square feet.
The three smallest plans would be available in three architectural styles with the two largest
plans available in two.
ANALYSIS:
The following is a brief discussion of the proposed project. The Planning Commission Staff
Report dated June 10, 2014 (Attachment 1) includes a detailed analysis of the project.
The current request for the proposed Heritage Park project includes the following entitlements:
• General Plan /Specific Plan Amendment — To change 5.94 acres from Retail /Office (RO)
to Medium Density Residential (MDR) (6.1 to 14.0 units per acre); .61 acres would
remain RO.
State law limits General Plan amendments to four per General Plan Element per calendar
year. In order to avoid amendments in excess of the number permitted by State Law,
General Plan amendments for specific projects can be grouped together and adopted by
one resolution. Therefore, this proposed General Plan Amendment has been grouped
together with the proposed Downtown Dublin Specific Plan General Plan Amendment as
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a separate item to be heard later on the same agenda and approved with one action
(Resolution). All approvals under this agenda item will not be effective until the General
Plan Amendment item is approved and effective. Specific Plan amendments are not
limited to four per year; however, the proposed Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan
amendment has been grouped together for action with the companion General Plan
amendment.
• Planned Development Rezoning — Planned Development Rezone with related Stage 1
and Stage 2 Development Plan. The Planned Development Rezone addresses the plan
for a 14,000 square foot office building and 54 single - family detached homes. An
Ordinance adopting the Planned Development Rezone is included as Attachment 2 to
this Staff Report.
• Site Development Review — To construct a 14,000 square foot office building with related
site improvements, and a 54 -unit neighborhood of single - family detached homes that
includes floor plans and elevations for five separate and distinct residential plans. The
homes were designed to specifically incorporate the requirements of the Dublin Village
Historic Area Specific Plan Design Guidelines. The landscaping and improvements along
Donlon Way have been designed to provide a historic character to the area, to
accentuate the design of the homes and enhance the Donlon Way streetscape. A
Resolution approving the Site Development Review is included as Attachment 3 to this
Staff Report with the Applicant's submittal package included as Exhibit A.
• Subdivisions - 1) Parcel Map 10259 to allow the separation of properties for development
of residential and commercial uses, and 2) Vesting Tentative Subdivision Tract Map 8160
to allow the subdivision of 54 lots. A Resolution approving the maps is included as
Attachment 3 to this Staff Report with the Applicant's submittal package included as
Exhibit A.
• Development Agreement — Between the City of Dublin and Bates Stringer Ventures for
the Heritage Park Project. The Development Agreement provides surety that the City will
receive a Community Benefit of $6,000 /unit for a total of $324,000 payable on or before
the recordation of the first final subdivision map for the Project. An Ordinance adopting
the Development Agreement is included as Attachment 4 to this Staff Report with the
Development Agreement included as Exhibit A.
• Environmental Impact Report - The Heritage Park EIR analyzed the environmental
impacts of the Project, including the proposed demolition and redevelopment to office
and residential uses. A Resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report and
Adopting CEQA mitigation findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
for the Heritage Park project is included as Attachment 5 with the Draft and Final EIR
included as Exhibit A and B.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Project is located in the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan area for which a Mitigated
Negative Declaration was adopted on August 1, 2006 by Resolution No. 149 -06. The previous
environmental analysis was updated for the Project through a project- and site - specific Heritage
Park Environmental Impact Report ( "EIR ", SCH # 2013092043). The Heritage Park EIR
analyzed the environmental impacts of the Project, including the proposed demolition and
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redevelopment to office and residential uses and was circulated for a 45 -day public review and
comment period. Given the proximity of the Project to the Dublin Historic Park, aesthetics and
cultural resources impacts were a particular focus of the EIR. A number of potential impacts
were identified, most of which can be mitigated to less than significant. No significant
unavoidable impacts were identified in the EIR. Following the public review period, the City
prepared a Final EIR containing written responses to all comments received during the public
review period, which responses provide the City's good faith, reasoned analysis of the
environmental issues raised by the commenters. The Final EIR, which includes the Draft EIR
and written responses to comments, is incorporated herein by reference and is available for
review in the Planning Division at City Hall during normal business hours.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
On June 10, 2014, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Heritage Park Project.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the Planning Commission recommended that the City
Council:
1) Certify an Environmental Impact Report and adopt CEQA Mitigation Findings and a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,
2) Adopt a Resolution approving General Plan and Dublin Village Historic Area Specific
Plan Amendments for the Heritage Park project,
3) Adopt an Ordinance rezoning the Heritage Park project site to PD- Planned Development
and approving a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, and
4) Adopt an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of Dublin
and Bates Stringer Ventures for the Heritage Park project.
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council NOT adopt a resolution
approving a Site Development Review, Parcel Map 10259 and Vesting Tentative Subdivision
Tract Map 8160.
The Planning Commission draft meeting minutes are included as Attachment 6 and Planning
Commission Resolutions 14 -28, 14 -29, 14 -30, 14 -31, and 14 -32 (without attachments) are
included as Attachment 7.
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 June 10, 2014 (without
attachments)
2. Ordinance rezoning the Heritage Park project site to PD- Planned
Development and approving a related Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan
3. Resolution approving a Site Development Review Permit, Parcel
Map and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Tract Map 8160 for the
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Heritage Park Project, with the Applicant's submittal package dated
May 7, 2014 as Exhibit A
4. Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of
Dublin and Bates Stringer Ventures for the Heritage Park project with
the Development Agreement included as Exhibit A
5. Resolution certifying an Environmental impact Report and adopt
CEQA Mitigation Findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Heritage Park Project
6. Planning Commission draft meeting minutes dated June 10, 2014.
7. Planning Commission Resolutions 14 -28, 14 -29, 14 -30, 14 -31, and
14 -32
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: June 10, 2014
TO: Planning Commission
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - PLPA 2013 -00002 — Heritage Park General
Plan /Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendments, Planned
Development rezoning with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development
Plan, Site Development Review, Parcel Map 10259, Vesting Tentative
Subdivision Map -Tract 8160, Environmental Impact Report, and
Development Agreement for a 6.6 -acre site
Report prepared by Mike Porto, Consulting Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The requested project is for the demolition of a 110,000 square foot
office complex and reparcelization of a 6.6 -acre site for the development of 54 small lot, single -
family detached homes and a 14,000 square foot, two -story office building. The Project Site
currently is designated Retail /Office under the General Plan /Dublin Village Historic Area Specific
Plan and zoned Planned Development. Approximately 5.94 acres would be redesignated as
Medium Density Residential, and .61 acres would be reserved for the office building. The Site
Development Review addresses both the proposed office building and residential component,
and Vesting Tentative Map 8160 would subdivide the 5.94 acre area for the 54 units and an
internal circulation system. Overall residential density would be approximately 9.09 units per
acre. Five floor plans are proposed and would range in size from 2,012 square feet to 3,167
square feet. The three smallest plans would be available in three architectural styles with the
two largest plans available in two.
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 a Resolution recommending that the
City Council certify an Environmental Impact Report and Adopt CEQA mitigation findings and a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Heritage Park project; 6) Adopt a
Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving General Plan and
Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendments for the Heritage Park project; 7) Adopt a
Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance rezoning the Heritage Park
project site to PD- Planned Development and approving a related Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan; 8) Adopt a Resolution recommending City Council adopt a resolution
approving a Site Development Review, Parcel Map 10259 and Vesting Tentative Subdivision
Tract Map 8160; and 9) Adopt a Resolution 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.
Submitted By Reviewed By
Consulting Planner Assistant Community Development Director
COPIES TO: Applicant Item 8.2
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Project Site
Heritage Park is located in the southeasterly portion of the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific
Plan (DVHASP) area north of Interstate Highway 580, south of Dublin Boulevard, east of Donlon
Way, and west of San Ramon Road (APN 941 - 1550 - 005 -03) as shown on the vicinity map
below:
VICINITY MAP
The current General Plan and DVHASP designation is Retail /Office. The project site is located
in the Historic Overlay Zoning District and Planned Development Zoning. The project site
currently is developed with a two -story walk -up garden office complex of approximately 110,000
square feet built between 1978 and 1981. The project site generally is flat with a gradual slope
and drainage towards the east/southeast of the site. A number of large trees, some planted at
the time of the site's initial development, are located on the site that are considered Heritage
Trees and subject to the City's Heritage Tree Ordinance regarding preservation or removal. The
Calaveras Fault runs under the project site from the northeast to the southwest.
The existing office buildings and site improvements will be demolished.
Adjacent and Surrounding Land Uses:
Uses surrounding the proposed Heritage Park Project site include:
• To the north — The three properties along Dublin Boulevard include: A gas station at the
corner of Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road; Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi's Italian
restaurant, which shares reciprocal access with the project site; and the historic Green
Store building currently used as a church which also shares reciprocal access.
• To the south — CalTrans right -of -way associated with the westbound 1 -580 on -ramp from
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San Ramon Road and drainage channel associated with the drainage of Dublin Creek.
• To the east — San Ramon Road.
• To the west — Donlon Way and the Dublin Historic Center and Park.
Current Request
The current request for the proposed Heritage Park project includes:
• General Plan /Specific Plan Amendment — To change 5.94 acres from Retail /Office
(RO) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) (6.1 to 14.0 units per acre); .61 acres would
remain RO.
• Planned Development Rezoning — Planned Development Rezone with related Stage 1
and Stage 2 Develop Plan.
• Site Development Review — To construct a 14,000 square foot office building with
related site improvements, and a 54 -unit neighborhood of single - family detached homes.
• Subdivisions - 1) Parcel Map 10259 to allow the separation of properties for
development of residential and commercial uses, and 2) Vesting Tentative Subdivision
Tract Map 8160 to allow the subdivision of 54 lots.
• Development Agreement — between the City of Dublin and Bates Stringer Ventures for
the Heritage Park Project.
• Environmental Impact Report - The Heritage Park EIR analyzed the environmental
impacts of the Project, including the proposed demolition and redevelopment to office
and residential uses.
ANALYSIS:
General Plan & Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendment
The Applicant proposes to amend the General Plan and Specific Plan land uses as follows:
TABLE 1: General Plan /Specific Plan Land Uses
Existing
Proposed
Use acres
acres
RO
Retail /Office 6.57
.61
MDR
Medium Density Residential 0
5.94
Total 6.55
6.55
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The existing and proposed General Plan and Specific Plan land use designations are shown on
the Land Use map, below:
PROPOSED LAND USE
General Plan and Specific Plan Land Use Designations
The requested amendments to the General Plan and DVHASP would require adjustments to
various figures, texts, and tables in the General Plan and DVHASP to ensure consistency
throughout the documents. A Resolution recommending City Council approval of a General
Plan and DVHASP Amendment is included as Attachment 1 with the City Council Ordinance
included as Exhibit A.
Planned Development Zoning
The requested action is a Planned Development (PD) rezone with a related Stage 1 and Stage
2 Development Plan. The PD Rezoning addresses the plan currently proposed for 54 single -
family detached units and a 14,000 square foot office building.
The proposed Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan includes the following. Please refer to
Attachment 2, Exhibit A for the complete Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan.
1. A list of permitted, conditional and accessory uses
2. Site plan
3. Development densities by land use
4. Phasing Plan
5. Master Landscape Plan
6. Grading
7. Development Regulations /Standards
8. Architectural Design Standards
9. Landscape Design Standards
10. Inclusionary Zoning Regulations
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A Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving the Planned
Development Rezone with related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan for the Heritage Park
project is included as Attachment 2, with the City Council Ordinance included as an Exhibit A.
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
The Applicant requests approval to construct a 14,000 square foot office building, 54 single -
family detached homes and related site improvements. The following is a discussion of the
commercial and residential project components. The project plans are included as Attachment
3.
Commercial Parcel
The .61 acre area to remain as Retail Office (RO) will be located at the northwesterly corner of
the project site separate from the residential development. Development of the site is proposed
as a 14,000 square foot, 2 -story office building with an on -site parking area.
A beneficial addition and highlight to the historical and cultural character of the project area is
the relocation of the Challenge Dairy Products headquarters which will consolidate and relocate
from a portion of the existing Heritage Park Office building to the proposed building to be
constructed for their use. The Challenge Dairy Products, established in 1911, has a long history
with the Dublin community. The two -story office building has been designed to fit into the rural
context of the adjacent Historic Center and Kolb Farm Craftsman house. The presence and
operations of this company will contribute to the historic character of this district.
Site Layout
The commercial site would have approximately 86 feet of frontage along Donlon Way. The
parking area for this commercial site would be accessible from reciprocal access easements
with the adjacent church and restaurant properties along the northerly boundary of the project
site (Attachment 3, Page TM04). Reciprocal access has been utilized for these properties since
development of the existing office project improvements.
The parking area for the proposed commercial building would be shared with the two adjacent
properties located north of the project site (Church of Christ and the Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi's
restaurant) adjacent to Dublin Boulevard. There is an existing shared parking agreement
between the Heritage Office complex, Frankie, Johnny and Luigi's restaurant and the Church of
Christ to share the currently established parking spaces and access aisles
In conjunction with the proposed project, circulation improvements would be made to the three
adjoining properties which currently sharing reciprocal access with the Heritage Park
commercial site. Those new improvements would include new parking lot pavement between
the restaurant and church, new driveway aprons on Donlon Way and Dublin Boulevard, and
parking lot landscaping. No other improvements are proposed for Dublin Boulevard or San
Ramon Road.
As a shared parking agreement already exists between the three properties the Applicant
updated the plan for the proposed reconfiguration of the access and number of parking stalls.
This analysis was reviewed by the City Traffic Engineer and was found to be adequate to
address the uses currently proposed due to the countercyclical days and hours of operation.
The analysis is included as Attachment 4.
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Attachment 3, Sheet L -1.0 of the Landscape plans shows the parking areas. A parking study
was prepared for the Heritage Park project which was reviewed and approved by the City's
Traffic Engineer. It indicated that a shared parking arrangement could be supported through a
shared parking agreement to achieve required parking counts during peak hours of operation. A
shared parking agreement will be required as a Condition of Approval.
Architecture
The low porch roof modulates the scale of the building, and the higher gable roof elements
serve as accents on the building elevations. The building entry would be oriented toward the
north side of the building and would be accented with a gable end vent detail and a lattice trellis
with flowering vines. The building would have conference areas, and an outdoor patio wraps its
northwesterly corner. Windows would be multi -paned in keeping with the Craftsman elements.
Building materials include a combination of vertical board and batten siding, shingle siding,
wood trim, and a river rock stone veneer base creating a strong connection to the ground. The
building design, colors and materials are compatible with the architectural style and conform to
the Design Guidelines of the DVHASP. All signage would remain subject to the City's Sign
Ordinance. Please refer to Attachment 3, Architectural Plans — Office, Pages AO -A3 and CB.
Landscape
A portion of the existing church /restaurant site is to be disturbed to create additional drive aisles,
parking and water quality elements. This area, in addition to the area surrounding the proposed
office building, will be heavily landscaped. A building setback from Donlon Way will provide a
significant amount of buffering trees and plant material. New accent trees will be planted
throughout the commercial /church /restaurant area, further embracing the overall landscape
pallet. Please refer to Attachment 3, Landscape Plans, Page L -1.2.
Residential
Access & Circulation
The Heritage Park residential area would be accessible from a private street off Donlon Way
shown on the plans as Street A. The circulation system generally loops through the site also to
include Streets B, C, D, and E.
Site Layout/Plotting
The homes are arranged as a traditional neighborhood with front entries oriented towards the
street and two -car garage access facing the street in front. A row of seven homes with the
largest lots and the largest floor plans faces Donlon Way and the Historic Park and Heritage
Center. In order to blend with the Historic structures in the Park across the Street, the Applicant
chose to provide larger wider homes fronting Donlon Way to further enhance the historic look of
the area and to comply with design parameters in the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan.
The homes have garages set further back from the sidewalk. The architecture of these homes
are commensurate with the style of home built in a more historic setting and significant
landscape features such as unique sidewalks, embellished driveway detail, fences and
landscape patterns have all been utilized to further enhance the historic character of the area.
The project has been laid out with specific floor plans plotted for each lot based on lot size and
maximum coverage requirements. Plans 1, 2, and 3 make up the majority of the project and are
all located off Donlon Way but incorporate much of the historic detail embodied on the larger
homes fronting Donlon Way.
Seismic - As stated above, a geologic feature generally known as the Calaveras Fault has been
identified as running under the project site from the northeast to the southwest. Street C within
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the proposed Heritage Park project generally provides a 25 -foot seismic setback on either side
of the fault line. Detailed analysis, borings, trenching and calculations were prepared and
reviewed by the Public Works Department and their geological consultants who ultimately
determined that a 25 foot set back from the fault was appropriate. The Building Official also
reviewed all of this data and agreed with the findings. Specific Conditions of Approval have
been applied to this project to address the fault line (See Attachment 5, Exhibit A, Conditions of
Approval #44, 83 and 84).
Landscaping /Streetscape Plan
Landscaping - In addition to the classic American architectural styles, this neighborhood is
intended to project a traditional single family residential neighborhood by taking advantage of
the adjacent park and cultural center, historical buildings, and heritage trees. The landscaping
is generous and has been designed to be compatible and complement the architecture as to
theme and character of the residential structures. In addition to the stone clad entry pilaster,
plantings and hardscape elements are used to create neighborhood identification and an
attractive community facade. The driveway entry would be improved with enhanced paving
materials.
The overall landscape concept and planting plan is shown on Attachment 3, Sheets L -1.0 and L-
1.1 along with the proposed palette of trees and shrubs. All project streets, perimeter sidewalks,
interior sidewalks, paths, and common areas are shaded and enhanced by trees and plantings.
Each lot would be provided with a street tree. The bio- retention areas along the southerly
boundary of the site would be screened with vegetation.
Pedestrian circulation is accommodated by a system of sidewalks on both sides of the streets
separated from the curb by a landscaped strip. This configuration by is recommended and
complies with the streetscape design for the DVHASP.
The landscape plans have been prepared to reflect the building footprint of each floor plan. In
addition to the overall landscape plan for the neighborhood, a typical landscape /site plan is
provided for both interior and corner lots for each of the floor plans. The landscaping for the
parkways and the individual lots will be required to conform to the City Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance.
The Landscape Plans also indicate the type and styles of walls and fencing that will be used
within the project. Low fences with wooden gates would be used along the Donlon Way
frontage. Styles are shown on Attachment 3, Sheet L -5 and include: a) decorative wooden
fence with wood post and concrete caps, b) brick pilasters with picket gate and fence, and c)
brick pilaster with wooden picket gate and hedge. Trellis over the entry walk or driveway are
proposed for those lots facing the park. A sound attenuation wall would be constructed for the
rear of those properties abutting the CalTrans right -of -way where access is not needed with
vines planted to deter graffiti.
Tot Lot — A tot lot of approximately 1,860 square feet is shown as an amenity within an area
adjacent to the guest parking located at the northerly edge of the project site abutting the
adjacent restaurant use along Dublin Boulevard. (See Attachment 5, Exhibit A, Condition of
Approval No. 18 and Attachment 3, Alternative Site Plan with Tot Lot, TM08).
Streetscape — Streetscape improvements generally are addressed in the landscape plans. New
improvements to Donlon Way would remove the existing meandering sidewalk and replace all
frontage improvements with those reflecting the streetscape design and character adopted for
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the DVHASP area including a wider parkway, landscaping, bulb out to accept larger trees, and
lighting.
The existing black walnut trees along Donlon Way are in poor condition, heavily pruned in an
effort to keep their limbs from interfering with the overhead utility lines (which will be
undergrounded with this project) and are nearing the end of their useful life. The City's arborist
evaluated these trees and determined that the majority were not of sufficient quality to keep.
However, to mitigate the loss of these trees, the Applicant will make a contribution of $19,000
toward the Orchard in the adjacent Heritage Park. (See Attachment 5, Exhibit A, Condition of
Approval No. 16). This figure was based on the arborists estimate as to the trees' value.
Additionally, with concurrence from Public Works, the Applicant is proposing to create bulb outs
into Donlon Way to provide larger planting areas sized to accommodate larger specimen trees.
(See Attachment 3, Landscape Tab, Sheet L -2). This larger area and the larger trees will
provide more of a look representative of a project that has been in existence for some time,
rather than a new development. This will blend better with the historic nature of the area. The
larger planning area will also allow for a better chance for the trees long term survival.
Heritage Trees - A number of large mature trees have been identified on the project site and
adjacent properties. The proposed project would remove 107 trees, 16 of which are identified as
Heritage trees. Thirty trees (30) would be preserved including three Heritage trees all located
along the perimeter of the project site.
Tree removal is necessary to add additional dirt to the site in order to accomplish proper slope
for gravity sewers (DSRSD does not allow pump stations) and proper storm drainage. The on-
site trees to be removed cannot be retained due to the need to add additional dirt to the site.
A number of Heritage tees and non - Heritage trees on the adjacent restaurant and church site
will be preserved regardless of the proposed parking lot improvements for reciprocal access and
parking areas. The table on Sheet TM03 of the project plans (Attachment 3) shows the
removal of trees from the project. Compliance with the Heritage tree retention and removal
program is included as Condition of Approval No. 16. Upon approval of this project, the
Applicant would apply for a Heritage Tree Removal Permit in accordance with the requirements
of the Heritage Tree Ordinance.
Architecture
Styles /Elevations
Residential - As a concept, the proposed architectural design for all products is based on
influences to historic American styles. The proposed architectural styles proposed styles are:
(A) Craftsman, (B) American Traditional (Foursquare), (C) Cottage, and (D) American
Farmhouse, (E) American Foursquare.
• For Plans 1, 2, and 3, the elevations styles are: (A) Craftsman, (B) Traditional, and
(C) Cottage.
• For Plan 4, the elevation styles are: (C) Cottage and (D) American Farmhouse.
• For Plan 5, the elevation styles are: (A) Craftsman and (E) American Foursquare
Each style is identified and described with standards for elements such as: 1) roofs, 2) exterior
finishes, 3) windows and doors, 4) trim, and 5) accent elements. Roll -up garage doors would be
installed specific to each style and coordinated with each color scheme. Each style generally is
described as follows:
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(A) Craftsman — This style is evident in the area with the buildings within the historic park.
Based on the plotting plan, approximately 18, or one third of the units, would be built in
the Craftsman style. Four color and materials schemes (1 — 4) would be available for this
style. This style features low pitch gable roofs with gable end details in the form of
vertical or horizontal siding. Exterior materials are stucco on the lower levels with a brick
stone clad base. Second levels are finished with exterior shingles. Deep front porches
are supported with brick or stone -clad columns or tapered cylinders with simple capitals
on a brick or stone base for Plan 5. Windows are grouped, and both windows and doors
feature heavy trims with multiple glass panes within the upper portions. Corbels and
wood trim accent the eaves.
(B) Traditional - Roof forms are steeper pitched in hip or gable forms. Exterior materials
are stucco on the ground level with horizontal lapsiding on the upper level. Elements are
vertical with square columns, thinly louvered porch and balcony railings, and windows
flanked by shutters. Louvered vents are used to embellish gable ends. Windows have
multiple panes in the upper portions. For Plan 5, the Traditional style is described as
Foursquare with narrower columns, symmetrical window panes, narrow vertical wooden
railings, and an accent dormer. Three color schemes (5- 8) would be available which
would be shared among the American Traditional (Foursquare), and Farmhouse styles.
Approximately 18, or one third of the units, would be built in the Traditional or Foursquare
style.
(C) Cottage — This style features steeply pitched roofs in hip form or gable
enhancements. Gables would be embellished with simple gable end vents. Exterior
material primarily is stucco. Railings are wooden with cookie - cutter details. Windows
grouped in twos or threes and are accented with heavy trim and pot shelves supported
with corbels. Accent windows may be round, and doorways may be arched or enhanced
with sculpted trim. A bay window with wood paneled base and metal roof over the
projection are featured on Plan 3. Two color schemes (9 and 10) would be available for
this style. Approximately 16 units or 30% would be built in this style.
(D) American Farmhouse — This style is identified by simple gable roof forms. Gable end
vents are simple and vertical. Exterior materials are lapsiding with brick accents.
Porches feature narrow wooden columns and wooden railings. Windows are singular
with symmetrical panes. This style is available only for Plan 4 which features a bay
window with a brick —clad base and metal roof over the projection. Only two lots are
plotted with this Plan and style.
(E) American Foursquare - Roof forms are lower pitched in hip forms. Exterior materials
are horizontal lapsiding. Elements are vertical with square columns, thinly louvered
porch and balcony railings, and windows flanked by shutters. Windows have multiple
panes in the upper portions. For Plan 5, the Traditional style is described as Foursquare
with narrower columns, symmetrical window panes, narrow vertical wooden railings, and
an accent dormer. Three color schemes (5- 8) would be available
All elevations visible from the public right -of -way would be enhanced.
Floor Plans
Each home is two stories. Floor plans are offered as a three or four - bedroom unit with a
number of options for increasing the bedroom count per plan. The ground floor of each unit is
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arranged as a "great room" with open living and kitchen areas. Plans 3, 4, and 5 have dining
areas integrated into the "great room." All kitchens have an island, and all but Plan 5 have a
walk -in pantry. Plans 1, 2, and 3 may be built with an optional California Room described as an
outdoor room with finish surfaces and fireplace. At a minimum, each plan is provided with a
ground floor powder room. All plans, except for Plan 1, provide (or provide an option) for a
ground floor bedroom with adjacent full bathroom. Plans 1, 2 and 3 offer an optional fireplace in
the great room. All plans have a covered front porch.
On the second floor, each unit has at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a master
bedroom with en suite bathroom and at least one walk -in closet. Each Master bathroom has
dual basins, separate water closet, and separate tub and shower. With exception of Plan 5, all
laundry rooms are on the second floor, and all laundry rooms (except for Plan 1) are equipped
with a wash basin.
Each unit is provided with a 2 -car street - facing garage. Plan 5 has a third enclosed space
provided in a tandem arrangement within the garage.
All floor plans offer a Universal Design Ordinance (UDO - handicapped accessible) option.
Floor plan details are shown in Table 3, below.
TABLE 3: Floor Plans
Plan
Square Feet
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Parkint4 ,
Elevations
Stories
units
No.,
6/0
1
2,012 sf
3+1
2' /z
2
A, B, & C
2
19
35%
2
2,438 sf
4+1
2'/2 or 3
2
A, B, & C
2
13
24%
3
2,676 sf
4+1
3
2
A, B, & C
2
15
28%
4
3,102 sf
3'/2
2
C& D
2
3
6%
(bonus)
3 +1 +1
5
3,167 sf
(bonus &
2'/2 +1
3
A & E
2
4
7%
library)
Total
54
1001/0
Elevations: (A) Craftsman, (B) Traditional , (C) Cottage, and (D) American Farmhouse, (E) American
Foursquare.
In addition to the features described above, the floor plans are described as follows:
Plan 1 — Plan 1 is a 3- bedroom unit with an optional fourth bedroom /den; it is the smallest
at 2,012 square feet. In addition to the 2 full bathrooms on the second floor, the ground
floor has a powder room or half bathroom. Plan 1 would be constructed on nineteen lots,
or 35 %, of the Heritage Park project. Plan 1 is available in three architectural styles and
would be situated on the smallest lots.
Plan 2 — Plan 2 is 2,438 square feet with 4 bedrooms and a downstairs den off of the
entry which optionally may be built out as a fifth bedroom with a full bathroom nearby. A
small study /tech area is located near the second floor landing, and the master bedroom
would have access to a deck. Thirteen units, or 24% of the lots, would be built with Plan
2 on the intermediate lot size along with Plan 3.
Plan 3 — Plan 3 is a 4- bedroom unit with an optional fifth bedroom /loft within 2,676 square
feet. A large linen closet is located on the second floor and the master suite provides two
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walk -in closets. A full bathroom is located on the ground floor near a den that may be
built out optionally as a fifth bedroom. Fifteen units, or 28 %, would be built with Plan 3 on
lots comparable in size to Plan 2.
Plan 4 — Plans 4 and 5 are the larger units on the larger lots overlooking Donlon Way and
the Dublin Historic Center. Plan 4 is 3,102 square feet. The second level bonus room
may be built out as a fifth bedroom. The California Room would not be available to Plans
4 and 5. Three of the 7 lots facing Donlon Way would be built as Plan 4 in one of two
architectural styles.
Plan 5 — Is the largest at 3,167 square feet and, along with Plan 4, would be oriented
towards the park. Plan 3 offers a third tandem parking space in the garage. This
additional garage area would not have build -out options. However, a downstairs library
may be built out as a fourth bedroom with a full bathroom nearby, and an upstairs bonus
room may become a fifth bedroom. Plan 5 is laid out with a formal dining area and a
butler's pantry. Bedrooms 2 and 3 upstairs each have a walk -in closet and the master
suite has two.
Parking - As with most single - family detached projects, each unit requires two enclosed parking
spaces per unit with one guest space per unit that may be provided curbside on the driveway or
in dedicated parking areas. Based on this standard, the residential parking required for the
Heritage Park project would be 324 spaces. The enclosed parking requirement is satisfied by
the two -car garages provided with each unit for a total of 108 enclosed parking spaces. Guest
space parking is satisfied in driveways (where permitted), curbside along internal streets,
perpendicular parking in dedicated areas (9 spaces) and along Donlon Way. The location of
parking provided is shown on Attachment 3, Sheet TM04.
A Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Site
Development Review is included as Attachment 5.
Affordable Housing//nclusionary Zoning — The proposed Heritage Park project would be
subject to Chapter 8.68 of the Zoning Ordinance, Inclusionary Zoning regulations, which
requires 12.5% of the units constructed to be provided as affordable or requires payment of an
in -lieu fee. The Applicant has proposed to pay an in -lieu fee and that requirement is
documented in Attachment 5, Exhibit A, Condition of Approval #15.
Public Art Compliance — The proposed project is subject to a Public Art Compliance Report
The Public Art Compliance Report and its findings will determine the trigger point by which this
project complies with or is exempt from the Public Art program which typically would be satisfied
by a public art installation or payment of in -lieu fees. An appropriate Condition of Approval has
been included. (See Attachment 5, Exhibit A, Condition of Approval #14).
Parcel Map
Parcel Map 10259 is necessary to create a parcel for the commercial component of the project
and for phasing and sale and leasing purposes only. The Parcel Map would be subject to
Conditions of Approval, and the 6.6 acre site initially would be subdivided as follows:
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TABLE 4: PARCEL MAP
Parcel
Acreage
A
.43
B
.19
C
2.98
D
3.00
Total
6.6
Vesting Tentative Tract Map
The Vesting Tentative Tract Map (See Attachment 3, Tentative Tract map tab, Sheet TM01)
proposes to subdivide the 6.6 acre property into the 54 residential lots, the one commercial retail
lot for Challenge Butter as well as various lots for parking, landscaping, Bio- Retention and AT &T
access to an existing facility behind the Shell Gas Station.
Conditions of Approval are included in the Resolution recommending approval (Attachment 5,
Exhibit A). All utilities are available at the property line. All perimeter streets and right -of -way
already have been dedicated, and perimeter streets have been improved. Perimeter sidewalks
and landscaping would be constructed as part of this project.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
California Government Code §§ 65864 et seq. and Chapter 8.56 of the Dublin Municipal Code
(hereafter "Chapter 8.56 ") authorize the City to enter into an agreement for the development of
real property with any person having a legal or equitable interest in such property in order to
obtain certain commitments and establish certain development rights for the property. The
proposed Development Agreement addresses the entire 6.6 -acre Heritage Park Project.
Development Agreements are approved by an Ordinance of the City Council upon
recommendation by the Planning Commission. The proposed Development Agreement was
drafted with input from City Staff, the project Applicant, property owner, and the City Attorney
based on the standard Development Agreements prepared by the City Attorney and adopted by
the City Council.
The Development Agreement provides security to the developer that the City will not change its
zoning and other laws applicable to the project. The Development Agreement becomes
effective for a term of five (5) years from the date of approval by the City Council. The City also
benefits from entering into the Development Agreement with the property owner. The Applicant
has offered a Community Benefit Payment of $6,000 /unit for a total of $324,000 payable on or
before the recordation of the first final subdivision map for the Project creating the residential
lots. The Community Benefit Payment will be applied to future investment and development of
the City's heritage assets, including but not limited to the Heritage Park and Museums site.
The Agreement is a contract that establishes obligations for both parties. In order to ensure
that the City receives the community benefit payment under the Agreement, the Project
Approvals will not take effect until the Agreement takes effect and is recorded on the Heritage
Park Project.
A Resolution 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
is included as Attachment 6, with the Ordinance included as Exhibit A and the Development
Agreement included as Exhibit B.
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CONSISTENCY WITH GENERAL PLAN, SPECIFIC PLAN & ZONING ORDINANCE
The proposed amendments to the General Plan and the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific
Plan reflect land uses that are compatible with preservation and restoration of the historic
character of the area. The proposed commercial use is intended to serve as the headquarters
of a use with a long- standing historic connection to the City of Dublin. The proposed project will
contribute to housing opportunities and diversity of product type as a complement to the
surrounding neighborhoods. The proposed Stage 1 Planned Development rezoning and
proposed Stage 2 Development Plan would be consistent with the requested land use
amendments.
The proposed project has been reviewed for conformance with the Community Design and
Sustainability Element of the General Plan and the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan.
The project has been designed to be compatible with adjacent and surrounding development via
architectural elevations, site planning and design details and integration with the Historic Park.
The Applicant intends to exceed the City of Dublin Green Building Ordinance and will exceed
the 50 point threshold in the City's program. In general, the proposed project furthers the goals
of the Community Design and Sustainability Element of the General Plan by providing a high
quality of life and preserving resources and opportunities for future generations.
REVIEW BY APPLICABLE DEPARTMENT AND AGENCIES:
The Building Division, Fire Prevention Bureau, Public Works Department, Dublin Police Services
and Dublin San Ramon Services District reviewed the project to ensure that the Project is
established in compliance with all local Ordinances and Regulations. Conditions of Approval
from these departments and agencies are included in the Resolution approving Site
Development Review and Subdivisions.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Project is located in the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan area for which a Mitigated
Negative Declaration was adopted on August 1, 2006 by Resolution No. 149 -06. The previous
environmental analysis was updated for the Project through a project- and site - specific Heritage
Park Environmental Impact Report ( "EIR ", SCH # 2013092043). The Heritage Park EIR
analyzed the environmental impacts of the Project, including the proposed demolition and
redevelopment to office and residential uses and was circulated for a 45 -day public review and
comment period. Given the proximity of the Project to the Dublin Historic Park, aesthetics and
cultural resources impacts were a particular focus of the EIR. A number of potential impacts
were identified, most of which can be mitigated to less than significant. No significant
unavoidable impacts were identified in the EIR. Following the public review period, the City
prepared a Final EIR containing written responses to all comments received during the public
review period, which responses provide the City's good faith, reasoned analysis of the
environmental issues raised by the commenters. The Final EIR, which includes the Draft EIR
and written responses to comments, is incorporated herein by reference and is available for
review in the Planning Division at City Hall during normal business hours.
A Resolution recommending that the City Council certify an Environmental Impact Report and
Adopt CEQA mitigation findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
Heritage Park project is included as Attachment 7 with the Draft and Final EIR included as
Exhibit A and B.
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PUBLIC NOTICING:
In accordance with State law, a public notice was mailed to all property owners and occupants
within 300 feet of the proposed project to advertise the project and the upcoming public hearing.
A public notice also was published in the Valley Times and posted at several locations
throughout the City. A copy of this Staff Report has been provided to the Applicant.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution recommending City Council approval of General
Plan and Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan
Amendments for the Heritage Park project, with City Council
Resolution attached as Exhibit A.
2. Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an
Ordinance rezoning the Heritage Park project site to PD-
Planned Development and approving a related Stage 1 and
Stage 2 Development Plan, with Ordinance attached as
Exhibit A.
3. Applicant's submittal package dated May 7, 2014
4. Shared Parking Analysis for Heritage Park
office /Church /Restaurant Uses by TJKM, Dated September 9,
2013.
5. Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt a
Resolution approving a Site Development Review Permit,
Parcel Map and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Tract Map 8160
for the Heritage Park Project, with the City Council Resolution
included as Exhibit A.
6. Resolution 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, with the Ordinance attached as Exhibit A.
7. Resolution recommending that the City Council certify an
Environmental impact Report and adopt CEQA Mitigation
Findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
for the Heritage Park Project with the City Council Resolution
included as Exhibit A.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
APPLICANT: The Stringer Company, on behalf of Bates Stringer Ventures
875 Orange Blossom Way
Danville, CA 94526
Attn: Scott Stringer
PROPERTY OWNER: Office Building: Cranbrook Realty Investment Fund, L.P.
4701 Sisk Road, #101, Modesto, CA 95656
Church: Tri- Valley Church of Christ, a California Non -
Profit Corp
Tim Bormann /Elder, Rob Liszt/Elder, Jay Wyant/Elder
11873 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, Ca. 94568
Restaurant: Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi Too!, a California
Limited Partnership
Frank P. D'Ambrosio /General Partner, John V.
D'Ambrosio /General Partner, Donald D.
D'Ambrosio /General Partner
1282 Hammerwood Ave., Sunnyvale, Ca. 94089
LOCATION: 11875 Dublin Boulevard - The project is located north of
Interstate Highway 580, south of Dublin Boulevard, east of
Donlon Way, and west of San Ramon Road
(APN 941 - 1550- 005 -03)
ZONING: Existin — PD and Historic Overlay
Proposed — PD- Medium -High Density Residential, PD-
Retail /Office and Historic Overlay
GENERAL PLAN & DUBLIN
HISTORIC AREA SPECIFIC PLAN: Existin — Retail /Office (RO)
Proposed — Medium Density Residential (MDR) and
Retail /Office (R/O)
SURROUNDING USES:
LOCATION
ZONING
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE
CURRENT USE OF
PROPERTY
_
Retail /Office and
Gas Station, Restaurant,
North
and PD
Parks /Public Recreation
AT &T facility, and Historic
(south side of Dublin Boulevard)
Building used as Church
South
C -1
Retail /Office
Vacant - drainage channel and
1 -580 right -of -way
Downtown Dublin Transit Oriented
East
DDZD
(Zoning) District/West Dublin
Office /Commercial
BART Specific Plan Area
(across San Ramon Road)
West
PD
Parks /Public Recreation
Park, Heritage Center, and
(across Donlon Way)
Museum with Historic Buildings
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ORDINANCE NO. xx — 14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
* * * * * * * * * * * * **
REZONING THE HERITAGE PARK PROJECT SITE TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
ZONING DISTRICT AND APPROVING A RELATED STAGE 1 AND 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
PLPA- 2013 -00002
The Dublin City Council does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS
A. 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 5.94 acre portion of the site from Retail /Office (RO) to
Medium Density Residential (MDR), and proposes a PD- Planned Development rezoning with
Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development Review, Vesting Tentative Map and
a Development Agreement for the entire 6.6 acre site. The proposed development and
applications are collectively known as the "Project ".
B. 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.
C. To comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State guidelines and
City environmental regulations, the City prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
D. Following a public hearing on June 10, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution
14 -28 recommending that the City Council certify the EIR for the project, Resolution 14 -29
recommending approval of the Project General Plan and Specific Plan amendments, and
Resolution 14 -30, recommending approval of the Planned Development rezoning and related
Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan, which resolutions are incorporated herein by reference and
available for review at City Hall during normal business hours.
E. A Staff Report, dated July 15, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference, described and
analyzed the Project, including the Planned Development rezoning and related Stage 1 and 2
Development Plan, for the City Council.
F. On July 15, 2014, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the Project,
including the proposed Planned Development rezoning and related Stage 1 and 2 Development
Plan, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard.
G. On July 15, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution 127 -14 certifying the Heritage Park
EIR and adopting CEQA mitigation findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
for the Project.
H. The City Council considered the certified EIR and all above - referenced reports,
recommendations, and testimony prior to taking action on the Project.
SECTION 2: FINDINGS
A. Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows.
1. The Heritage Park Project 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 Project under the Planned Development zoning and the related
Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan will be harmonious and compatible with existing and
future development in the surrounding area in that the site will provide new retail,
restaurant, and personal services to residents in an area that has similar uses nearby
and is also adjacent to existing and future workplaces and residential neighborhoods.
B. Pursuant to Sections 8.120.050.A and B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds
as follows.
1. The Planned Development zoning for the Project and the related Stage 1 and 2
Development Plan 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 provide a wide range of amenities to the
surrounding neighborhoods.
2. The project site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the zoning district
being proposed in that the Project maintains the general character and density of
adjacent development. The project site conditions are documented in the certified
Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the environmental impacts that have been identified
will be mitigated to the greatest degree possible, and the project will implement all
adopted mitigation measures. There are no site conditions that were identified in the EIR
that will present an impediment to development 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 the retail commercial center approved through the
Planned Development zoning.
3. The 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. The Project uses are
compatible with surrounding uses.
4. The Planned Development zoning is consistent with the Dublin General Plan, as
amended, and the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan, as amended, in that the
proposed office and residential uses are consistent with the Retail /Office and Medium
Density Residential land use designations for the site.
C. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Council certified an EIR, and
adopted CEQA mitigation findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
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Project on July 15, 2014, as set forth in Resolution 127 -14, which resolution is incorporated
herein by reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours.
SECTION 3: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
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:
6.6 acres at 11875 Dublin Boulevard ( "Project site ", or "Property ", APN 941- 1550 -005-
03).
A map of the rezoning area is shown below:
DUBLIN VILLAGE 1415 I RK", RFA SPECIFIC PLAN
EXISTING I I'.` G TONING
DUTL�IIr VILLAGE fINT ,°�RyyI y`p��i �.FA d�����,4` °��"°IC PLAN
SECTION 4. APPROVAL OF STAGE 1 AND 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The regulations for the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the Project site are
set forth in the following Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan for the Project area, which is hereby
approved. Any amendments to the Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan shall be in accordance
with section 8.32.080 of the Dublin Municipal Code or its successors.
Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan for the Heritage Park Project
This is a Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance. This Development Plan meets all the requirements for both a Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan set forth in Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance and is adopted as part of
the Planned Development rezoning for the Heritage Park project, PLPA- 2013 - 00002.
The Planned Development District and this Stage 1 and 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.
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1. Statement of Permitted, Conditional and Accessory Uses.
PD — Medium Density
Permitted Uses
• Accessory structures and uses in accordance with Section 8.40.030 of the Dublin
Zoning Ordinance
• Combinations of attached or detached dwelling, zero -lot line units, duplexes,
townhouses, multi - family dwellings
• Home occupation in accordance with Chapter 8.64 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
• Multi - Family Dwelling Unit
• Nursing homes for not more than three patients
• Single- family Dwelling Unit
Conditional Uses
• Accessory structures and uses located on the same site as a conditional use
• Assisted living facility
• Bed and Breakfast inns
• Community clubhouse
• Community facilities
• Hospital in districts requiring not more than fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet of
building site area per dwelling unit
• Large family day care homes
• Medical or residential care facility (7 or more clients)
• Mobile home parks, as regulated by the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
• Parking lot, as regulated in the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
• Plant nursery or greenhouse used only for the cultivation of plant materials
(wholesale only)
• Public and Semi - Public Facilities
C -1 Zoning District
Permitted Uses
• Automobile /Vehicle Brokerage
• Banks and Financial Services
• Building Materials Sales
• Copying and Blueprinting
• Eating and Drinking Establishment
• Health Services /Clinics
• Office - Professional /Administrative
• Parking Lot/Garage — Commercial
• Personal Services
• Repair Shop
• Retail — General
• Retail — Neighborhood
• School — Commercial
• Similar and related Uses
• Temporary Uses, and Conditional Uses as found in the C -1 Zoning District of the
Dublin Zoning Ordinance, Section 8.12.050.
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3. Site area, proposed densities.
Site Area: 6.60 acres; Density 8.2 du /ac
4. Development regulations.
Heritaae Park — Development Reaulations (Commercial: Retail /Office)
Land Use
Retail /Office
Site Requirements
Max. FAR
0.8 FAR
Max. Lot Coverage
45%
Note: Compliance with setbacks and
requirement for on -site parking and
landscaping still must be satisfied.
Min. Lot Size (sq. ft.)
17,850 sf
Min. Lot Width (ft.)
85 ft
Min. Lot Depth (ft.)
210 ft
Landscaping (% of lot)
20%
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Building Requirements
Medium Density Residential - Single Family Detached
Setbacks (ft.)
Standards
Front (To Donlon Way)
20 ft
Side (Adjacent to Parking Area)
9 ft
Side (Adjacent to Private
Street)
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Rear (To Residential Lots)3
25 ft / 70 ft
Max. Height (main structure, ft.)
33 ft
55%
55%
Parking Requirements
Required Provided
Church
43
Restaurant
46
Office
46
TOTAL
1354 1174
Notes:
1 Minimum lot size refers to the lot size required to meet the setbacks shown on these development regulations.
2 Percentage of landscaping refers to the landscaping shown on the new commercial lot and does not include any
landscaping from the existing church or restaurant.
3 The minimum rear setback will be 25 ft in the interim condition after recordation of the Parcel Map. This distance
will increase to 70 ft after the existing building is demolished and the Final Map for the residential lots is recorded.
4 The parking area for the proposed office building is part of a shared parking agreement between the office
building, church & restaurant. This shared parking agreement allows each use to take advantage of different
primary hours of occupancy to meet their individual parking requirements.
Heritage Park — Residential Development Regulations
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Medium Density Residential - Single Family Detached
Standards
Plan 1
Plans 2
Plan 3 Plan 4
Plan 5
Minimum Lot Size
2,500 sf
3,200 sf
3,100 sf 4,200 sf
4,200 sf
Maximum Coverage'
55%
55%
55% 55%
55%
Minimum Frontage
20 ft
19 ft
19 ft 63 ft
63 ft
Maximum Building Height
2 -Story (30 ft)
2 -Story (30 ft)
2 -Story (29 ft) 2 -Story (30.5 ft)
2 -Story (29 ft)
Setbacks
• Front Setback from
Donlon Way (Public)'
To ground floor living area
9.7 ft
9.7 ft
To front porch
8 ft (trellis)
2.7 ft (porch)
4.7 ft (porch)
To garage face
23.5 ft
18.8 ft
To second floor living area
9.7
ft
9.7 ft
• Front Setback from
Internal Street (Private)4
To ground floor living area
16
ft
15
ft
9 ft
To front porch5
2.9 ft
5 ft
3.5 ft
To garage face
13.3
17 ft
14 ft
To second floor deck or
living area
15 ft
10 ft (deck)
9 ft
• Side setback from Private
4 ft
4 ft
4 ft
Street
To ground level living area
4 ft
4 ft
4 ft
0
To ground level porch or
5 ft
5 ft
4 ft
4 ft
4 ft
garage
Interior lot line
4 ft
4 ft
4 ft
5 ft
5 ft
• Rear Setback
To ground floor living area
8 ft
8 ft
8 ft
8 ft
8 ft
To California room6
2.5 ft
2.5 ft
2.5 ft
n/a
n/a
Building separation
8 ft
8 ft
8 ft
10 ft
10 ft
Required Open Space (Front
300 sf
400 sf
300 sf
550 sf
350 sf
Yard)
Minimum Private Open
Space/Yard
Ground Level /Yard
500 sf
600 sf
500 sf
900 sf
800 sf
Upper Level /Deck
n/a
129 sf
n/a
n/a
n/a
Encroachments
Side yard
7
7
7
7
7
Rear yard
8
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setback)
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Per unit
2 spaces
2 spaces
2 spaces
2 spaces within
2 spaces
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enclosed
garage
garage
garage
garage
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1 space per
1 space per
1 space per
1 space per unit
1 space per
unit
unit
unit
unit
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(1) Excludes porches.
(2) Plans 4 and 5, only.
(3) Plans 1, 2, and 3, only.
(4) Plans 1, 2, and 3, only. California Room not available for Plans 4 and 5.
(5) Items such as, but not limited to, air conditioning condensers, porches, chimneys, bay windows, retaining
walls less than 4 feet in height, media centers, etc. may encroach up to 2 feet into the required setback of
one side yard provided a minimum of a 3 -foot wide flat area is maintained for access around the house.
(6) California Room fireplace may encroach into rear yard setback.
(7) On- street (public or private), in parking bay or on driveway apron.
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8. Consistency with General Plan and Specific Plan. The Project is consistent with the General
Plan and Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan as amended through a companion approval.
9. Inclusionary Zoning Regulations. See Attachment 5, Exhibit A, Condition of Approval No. 15.
10. Aerial Photo. An aerial photo is on file with the Community Development Department.
11. Applicable Requirements of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Except as specifically provided
in this Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan, the use, development, improvement and maintenance
of the property shall be governed by the 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 adopted mitigation measures of the Heritage Park EIR.
SECTION 5. PRIOR PD ZONING SUPERSEDED Alameda County Ordinance No. 78 -89
establishing the existing PD zoning is superseded as to the Project site.
SECTION 6. POSTING OF ORDINANCE
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 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall not take effect until the Development Agreement for the Project takes effect
and is recorded on the Property
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 19th day of
August 2014, by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
2276877.1
Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO. XX - 14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * **
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
BATES STRINGER VENTURES FOR THE HERITAGE PARK PROJECT
PLPA 2013 -00002
THE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. RECITALS
A. 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 5.94 acre portion of the site from Retail /Office (RO) to
Medium Density Residential (MDR), and proposes a PD- Planned Development rezoning with
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
B. 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
C. The Applicant and City desire to enter into a Development Agreement subject to
certain terms, including a Community Benefit Payment to the City in the amount of $324,000 to
be applied towards future investment and development of the City's heritage assets, and the
vesting of the Project Approvals for five years; and
D. 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; and
E. The Project is located within the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan area for
which a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted on August 1, 2006 by Resolution No. 149-
06. The previous environmental analysis was updated for the Project through a project- and
site - specific Heritage Park Environmental Impact Report ( "EIR ", SCH # 2013092043). The
Heritage Park EIR analyzed the environmental impacts of the Project, including this Agreement.
The City Council also approved a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
Project. No significant unavoidable impacts were identified in the Heritage Park EIR; and
F. On June 10, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 14 -28
recommending that the City Council certify the EIR, which Resolution is incorporated herein by
reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours; and
G. On June 10, 2014, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public
hearing on the Project, including the proposed Development Agreement, and adopted
Resolution 14 -32 recommending that the City Council adopt the Development Agreement, which
Resolution is incorporated herein by reference and available for review at City Hall during
normal business hours; and
H. The City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the Project, including
the proposed Development Agreement, on July 15, 2014 at which time all interested parties had
the opportunity to be heard; and
I. A Staff Report dated July 15, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the Project, including the Development Agreement, for the City Council;
and
I. The City Council used their independent judgment and considered the staff report,
the EIR, and all reports, recommendations and testimony referenced above and adopted
Resolution No. 127 -14 certifying the EIR prior to approving the Development Agreement; and
J. The City Council has considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission
on the Development Agreement, including the Planning Commission's reasons for its
recommendation, the Staff Report, all comments received in writing, and all testimony received
at the public hearing.
Section 2. FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
On the basis of: (a) the foregoing Recitals which are incorporated herein, (b) the City of
Dublin General Plan; (c) the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan, (d) the EIR, (e) the staff
report; (f) information in the entire record of proceedings for the Project, and on the basis of the
specific conclusions set forth below, the City Council finds and determines that-
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 Dublin Village Historic Area
Specific Plan land use designations, policies, programs and objectives are incorporated into the
Development Agreement and not altered by the Development Agreement; and (b) the Project is
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 the 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.
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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.
Section 3. APPROVAL
The City Council hereby approves the Development Agreement (Exhibit A to the
Ordinance) and authorizes the City Manager to execute it.
Section 4. RECORDATION
Within ten (10) days after the Development Agreement is fully executed by all parties, the
City Clerk shall submit the Agreement to the County Recorder for recordation.
Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND POSTING OF ORDINANCE
This Ordinance shall take effect on the date the Applicant acquires fee title to the
Property. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause the 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 19th day of
August 2014 by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
CITY OF DUBLIN
►TJI04i1Y •T eWeI►TAF10Oe
City Clerk
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Fee Waived per GC 27383
Space above this line for Recorder's use
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DUBLIN
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THE STRINGER COMPANY
FOR THE HERITAGE PARK PROJECT
THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ( "Agreement" or "Development
Agreement ") is made and entered into in the City of Dublin on this day of
2014, by and between the CITY OF DUBLIN, a Municipal
Corporation ( "City ") and THE STRINGER COMPANY, a California corporation
( "Developer ") pursuant to the authority of §§ 65864 et seq. of the California
Government Code and Dublin Municipal Code, Chapter 8.56. City and
Developer are, from time -to -time, individually referred to in this Agreement as a
"party," and are collectively referred to as "parties."
RECITALS
A. California Government Code §§ 65864 et seq. ( "Development
Agreement Statute ") and Chapter 8.56 of the Dublin Municipal Code ( "Chapter
8.56 ") authorize the City to enter into a development agreement for the
development of real property with any person having a legal or equitable interest
in such property in order to establish certain development rights in such property.
B. Developer has the right to purchase certain real property consisting
of approximately 6.6 acres of land in the southwest corner of Dublin Boulevard
and San Ramon Road, (APN 941 - 1550 - 005 -03) and that is more particularly
described in Exhibit A attached hereto and is incorporated herein by reference
( "the Property ").
C. Developer, or its predecessor in interest, has applied for, and City
has approved or is processing, various land use approvals in connection with the
development of the Project, including, without limitation, a General Plan
Amendment, and Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendment
(Resolution No. , adopted by the City Council on , 2014); a Planned
Development rezoning with related Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan (Ordinance
, 2014); Site Development Review and Vesting Tentative Tract Map
(Resolution 7 , 2014; and this Development Agreement. All such
approvals, collectively, together with any approvals or permits now or hereafter
issued with respect to the Project, are referred to as the "Project Approvals."
None of the Project Approvals take effect until the Development Agreement takes
effect.
D. The proposed project (the "Project ") on the Property includes the
demolition of a 110,000 square foot existing office complex known as "Heritage
Park," the construction of 54 small -lot single - family homes, and the construction
of a two -story 14,000 square foot office building.
E. City desires the timely, efficient, orderly and proper development of
the Project.
F. The City Council has found that, among other things, this
Development Agreement is consistent with its General Plan, as amended, and
the Dublin Village Historical Area Specific Plan, as amended, and has been
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reviewed and evaluated in accordance with the Development Agreement Statute
and Chapter 8.56.
G. City and Developer have reached agreement and desire to express
herein a Development Agreement that will facilitate development of the Project,
subject to conditions set forth herein.
H. The Project is located within the Dublin Village Historic Area
Specific Plan area for which a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted on
August 1, 2006 by Resolution No. 149 -06. The previous environmental analysis
was updated for the Project through a project- and site - specific Heritage Park
Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2013092043), certified by the City Council
in Resolution No. -2014 ( "Heritage Park EIR "). The Heritage Park EIR
analyzed the environmental impacts of this Agreement. The City Council also
approved a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project. No
significant unavoidable impacts were identified in the Heritage Park EIR.
I. On , _ 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. _
approving this Development Agreement ( "the Approving Ordinance "). The
Approving Ordinance states that it will take effect on the date the Developer
acquires fee title to the Property (the "Ordinance Effective Date ").
NOW, THEREFORE, with reference to the foregoing recitals and in
consideration of the mutual promises, obligations and covenants herein
contained, City and Developer agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
Description of Property.
The Property that is the subject of this Agreement is described in Exhibit A
attached hereto.
2. Interest of Developer.
The Developer has an equitable interest in the Property in that it has the
right to acquire the Property for the purpose of developing the Project.
Dublin Municipal Code section 8.56.040 specifies that, unless the property
owner is party to development agreements, development agreements are
"conditional upon the close of escrow vesting fee title to the property in the
Developer." Accordingly, the rights and obligations under this Agreement shall
become applicable only upon the Developer's acquiring fee title to the Property.
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3. Relationship of City and Developer.
It is understood that this Agreement is a contract that has been negotiated
and voluntarily entered into by the City and Developer and that the Developer is
not an agent of the City. The City and Developer hereby renounce the existence
of any form of joint venture or partnership between them, and agree that nothing
contained herein or in any document executed in connection herewith shall be
construed as making the City and Developerjoint venturers or partners.
4. Effective Date, Term, and Community Benefit Payment.
4.1. Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the
Ordinance Effective Date ( "Effective Date ").
4.2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective
Date and extend five (5) years thereafter, unless said term is otherwise
terminated or modified pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
4.3. Termination on Sale of Individual Lots. Notwithstanding the
foregoing Section 4.2, the provisions of this Agreement shall terminate with
respect to any individual lot and such lot shall be released from and shall no
longer be subject to this Agreement (without the execution or recordation of any
further document or the taking of any further action) upon the lot being finally
subdivided and sold or leased (for a period longer than one (1) year) to a
member of the public or any other ultimate user. City shall cooperate with
Developer, at no cost to City, in executing in recordable form any document that
Developer (including any successor to the title of the Developer in and to any of
the aforedescribed lots) may submit to confirm the termination of this Agreement
as to any such lot.
4.4. Community Benefit Payment. The Developer shall provide a
Community Benefit Payment of $6,000 per unit, for a total payment of $324,000,
payable to the City on or before the recordation of the first final subdivision map
for the Project creating residential lots. The Community Benefit Payment will be
applied towards future capital improvements related to the Heritage Park and
Museums site.
This Term survives the expiration of this Agreement.
5. Use of the Property.
5.1. Right to Develop. Developer shall have the vested right to develop
the Project on the Property in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, the Project Approvals (as and when issued), and any amendments
to any of them as shall, from time to time, be approved pursuant to this
Agreement. (Such amendments, once effective, shall become part of the law
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Developer is vested into without an additional amendment of this Agreement.)
Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything to the contrary herein, any amendment
to the General Plan or the Specific Plan not in effect on the Effective Date shall
not become part of the law Developer is vested into under this Agreement unless
an additional amendment of this Agreement is entered into between Developer
and City in accordance with state and City laws.
5.2. Permitted Uses. The permitted uses of the Property, the density
and intensity of use, the maximum height, bulk, and size of proposed buildings,
the provisions for reservation or dedication of land for public purposes, the
location and maintenance of on -site and off -site improvements, the location of
public utilities (operated by the City), and other terms and conditions of
development applicable to the Property, shall be those set forth in this
Agreement, the Project Approvals and any amendments to this Agreement or the
Project Approvals, subject to the provisions of Section 5.1.
5.3. Rules Regarding Permitted Uses. For the term of this Agreement,
the City's ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations and official policies
governing the permitted uses of the Property and governing density and intensity
of use of the Property and the maximum height, bulk and size of proposed
buildings shall be those in force and effect on the Effective Date of the
Agreement.
5.4. Rules Regarding Design and Construction. Unless otherwise
expressly provided in Paragraph 5 of this Agreement, the ordinances,
resolutions, rules, regulations and official policies governing design, improvement
and construction standards and specifications applicable to the Project shall be
those in force and effect at the time of the applicable discretionary approval,
whether the date of that approval is prior to or after the date of this Agreement.
Ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations and official policies governing design,
improvement and construction standards, and specifications applicable to public
improvements to be constructed by Developer shall be those in force and effect
at the time of the applicable discretionary approval, whether the date of that
approval is prior to or after the date of this Agreement.
5.5. Building and Other Codes Applicable. The Project shall be
constructed in accordance with the provisions of the Building, Mechanical,
Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Codes and Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations, relating to Building Standards, in effect at the time of approval of the
appropriate building, grading, encroachment or other construction permits for the
Project.
6. Subsequently Enacted Rules and Regulations.
6.1. New Rules and Regulations. During the term of this Agreement,
the City may apply new or modified ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations
2259764.2 5
and official policies of the City to the Property, which were not in force and effect
on the Effective Date of this Agreement and which are not in conflict with those
applicable to the Property as set forth in this Agreement if: (a) the application of
such new or modified ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations or official
policies would not prevent, impose a substantial financial burden on, or materially
delay development of the Property as contemplated by this Agreement and the
Project Approvals and (b) if such ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations, or
official policies have general applicability.
6.2. Approval of Application. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent
the City from denying or conditionally approving any subsequent land use permit
or authorization for the Project on the basis of such new or modified ordinances,
resolutions, rules, regulations, and policies except that such subsequent actions
shall be subject to any conditions, terms, restrictions, and requirements expressly
set forth herein.
7. Subsequently Enacted or Revised Fees, Assessments and Taxes.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the Project
shall be subject to subsequently enacted or revised fees, assessments and taxes
adopted by the City after the Effective Date of this Agreement. Nothing in this
Agreement creates a vested right for the Project in the amount or type of fees,
assessments and taxes in effect on the Effective Date of this Agreement.
8. Amendment or Cancellation.
8.1. Modification Because of Conflict with State or Federal Laws. The
Project and Property shall be subject to state and federal laws and regulations
and this Agreement does not create any vested right in state and federal laws
and regulations in effect on the Effective Date. In the event that state or federal
laws or regulations enacted after the Effective Date of this Agreement prevent or
preclude compliance with one or more provisions of this Agreement or require
changes in plans, maps, or permits approved by the City, the parties shall meet
and confer in good faith in a reasonable attempt to modify this Agreement to
comply with such federal or state law or regulation. Any such amendment or
suspension of the Agreement shall be subject to approval by the City Council in
accordance with Chapter 8.56.
8.2. Amendment by Mutual Consent. This Agreement may be amended
in writing from time to time by mutual consent of the parties hereto and in
accordance with the procedures of state law and Chapter 8.56.
8.3. Insubstantial Amendments. Notwithstanding the provisions of the
preceding Paragraph 8.2, any amendments to this Agreement that do not relate
to (a) the term of the Agreement as provided in Paragraph 4.2; (b) the permitted
uses of the Property as provided in Paragraph 5.2; (c) the density or intensity of
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use of the Project; (d) the maximum height or size of proposed buildings; or (e)
monetary contributions by Developer as provided in this Agreement, shall not,
except to the extent otherwise required by law, require notice or public hearing
before either the Planning Commission or the City Council before the parties may
execute an amendment hereto.
8.4. Cancellation By Mutual Consent. Except as otherwise permitted
herein, this Agreement may be canceled in whole or in part only by the mutual
consent of the parties or their successors in interest, in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 8.56.
9. Annual Review.
9.1. Review Date. The annual review date for this Agreement shall be
between June 1 and July 1, 2015 and thereafter between each June 1 and July 1
during the Term.
9.2. Initiation of Review. The City's Community Development Director
shall initiate the annual review, as required under Section 8.56.140 of Chapter
8.56, by giving to Developer thirty (30) days' written notice that the City intends to
undertake such review. Developer shall provide evidence to the Community
Development Director prior to the hearing on the annual review, as and when
reasonably determined necessary by the Community Development Director, to
demonstrate good faith compliance with the provisions of the Agreement. The
burden of proof by substantial evidence of compliance is upon the Developer.
9.3. Staff Reports. To the extent practical, the City shall deposit in the
mail and fax to Developer a copy of all staff reports, and related exhibits
concerning contract performance at least five (5) days prior to any annual review.
9.4. Costs. Costs reasonably incurred by the City in connection with the
annual review shall be paid by Developer in accordance with the City's schedule
of fees in effect at the time of review.
10. Default.
10.1. Other Remedies Available. Upon the occurrence of an event of
default, the parties may pursue all other remedies at law or in equity that are not
otherwise provided for in this Agreement or in the City's regulations governing
development agreements, expressly including the remedy of specific
performance of this Agreement.
10.2. Notice and Cure. Upon the occurrence of an event of default by
either party, the nondefaulting party shall serve written notice of such default
upon the defaulting party. If the default is not cured by the defaulting party within
thirty (30) days after service of such notice of default, the nondefaulting party
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may then commence any legal or equitable action to enforce its rights under this
Agreement; provided, however, that, if the default cannot be cured within such
thirty (30) day period, the nondefaulting party shall refrain from any such legal or
equitable action so long as the defaulting party begins to cure such default within
such thirty (30) day period and diligently pursues such cure to completion.
Failure to give notice shall not constitute a waiver of any default.
10.3. No Damages Against City. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained herein, in no event shall damages be awarded against the
City upon an event of default or upon termination of this Agreement.
11. Estoppel Certificate.
Either party may, at any time, and from time to time, request written notice
from the other party requesting such party to certify in writing that (a) this
Agreement is in full force and effect and a binding obligation of the parties,
(b) this Agreement has not been amended or modified either orally or in writing,
or, if so amended, identifying the amendments, and (c) to the knowledge of the
certifying party, the requesting party is not in default in the performance of its
obligations under this Agreement, or, if in default, to describe therein the nature
and amount of any such defaults. A party receiving a request hereunder shall
execute and return such certificate within thirty (30) days following the receipt
thereof, or such longer period as may reasonably be agreed to by the parties.
City Manager of the City shall be authorized to execute any certificate requested
by Developer. Should the party receiving the request not execute and return
such certificate within the applicable period, this shall not be deemed to be a
default, provided that such party shall be deemed to have certified that the
statements in clauses (a) through (c) of this Section are true, and any party may
rely on such deemed certification.
12. Mortgagee Protection; Certain Rights of Cure.
12.1. Mortgagee Protection. This Agreement shall be superior and
senior to any lien placed upon the Property, or any portion thereof after the date
of recording this Agreement, including the lien for any deed of trust or mortgage
( "Mortgage "). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no breach hereof shall defeat,
render invalid, diminish, or impair the lien of any Mortgage made in good faith
and for value, but all the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement shall
be binding upon and effective against any person or entity, including any deed of
trust beneficiary or mortgagee ( "Mortgagee ") who acquires title to the Property, or
any portion thereof, by foreclosure, trustee's sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or
otherwise.
12.2. Mortgagee Not Obligated. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 12.1 above, no Mortgagee shall have any obligation or duty under this
Agreement, before or after foreclosure or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, to
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construct or complete the construction of improvements, or to guarantee such
construction of improvements, or to guarantee such construction or completion,
or to pay, perform or provide any fee, dedication, improvements or other exaction
or imposition; provided, however, that the Mortgagee shall not be entitled to
devote the Property to any uses or to construct any improvements thereon other
than those uses or improvements provided for or authorized by the Project
Approvals or by this Agreement.
12.3. Notice of Default to Mortgagee and Extension of Right to Cure. If
the City receives notice from a Mortgagee requesting a copy of any notice of
default given Developer hereunder and specifying the address for service
thereof, then the City shall deliver to such Mortgagee, concurrently with service
thereon to Developer, any notice given to Developer with respect to any claim by
the City that Developer has committed an event of default. Each Mortgagee shall
have the right during the same period available to Developer to cure or remedy,
or to commence to cure or remedy, the event of default claimed set forth in the
City's notice. The City, through its City Manager, may extend the thirty -day cure
period provided in Paragraph 10.2 for not more than an additional sixty (60) days
upon request of Developer or a Mortgagee.
13. Severability.
The unenforceability, invalidity, or illegality of any provision, covenant,
condition, or term of this Agreement shall not render the other provisions
unenforceable, invalid, or illegal.
14. Attorneys' Fees and Costs.
If the City or Developer initiates any action at law or in equity to enforce or
interpret the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to any other
relief to which it may otherwise be entitled. If any person or entity not a party to
this Agreement initiates an action at law or in equity to challenge the validity of
any provision of this Agreement or the Project Approvals, the parties shall
cooperate in defending such action. Developer shall bear its own costs of
defense as a real party in interest in any such action, and shall reimburse the
City for all reasonable court costs and attorneys' fees expended by the City in
defense of any such action or other proceeding.
15. Transfers and Assignments.
15.1. Right to Assign. Developer may wish to sell, transfer, or assign all
or portions of its Property to another entity (each such other entity is referred to
as a "Transferee "). In connection with any such sale, transfer, or assignment to a
Transferee, Developer may sell, transfer, or assign to such Transferee any or all
rights, interests, and obligations of Developer arising hereunder and that pertain
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to the portion of the Property being sold or transferred to such Transferee,
provided, however, that: no such transfer, sale, or assignment of Developer's
rights, interests, and obligations hereunder shall occur without prior written notice
to City and approval by the City Manager, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld or delayed.
15.2. Approval and Notice of Sale, Transfer or Assignment. The City
Manager shall consider and decide on any transfer, sale, or assignment within
ten (10) days after Developer's notice, provided all necessary documents,
certifications, and other information are provided to the City Manager to enable
the City Manager to determine whether the proposed Transferee can perform the
Developer's obligations hereunder. Notice of any such approved sale, transfer,
or assignment (which includes a description of all rights, interests and obligations
that have been transferred and those which have been retained by Developer)
shall be recorded in the official records of Alameda County, in a form acceptable
to the City Manager, concurrently with such sale, transfer, or assignment.
15.3. Release Upon Transfer. Upon the transfer, sale, or assignment of
all of Developer's rights, interests, and obligations hereunder pursuant to
Paragraph 15.1 of this Agreement, Developer shall be released from the
obligations under this Agreement, with respect to the Property transferred, sold,
or assigned, arising subsequent to the date of City Manager approval of such
transfer, sale, or assignment; provided, however, that if any Transferee approved
by the City Manager expressly assumes all of the rights, interests, and
obligations of Developer under this Agreement, Developer shall be released with
respect to all such rights, interests, and assumed obligations. In any event, the
transferee, purchaser, or assignee shall be subject to all the provisions hereof
and shall provide all necessary documents, certifications, and other necessary
information prior to City Manager approval.
15.4. Developer's Right to Retain Specified Rights or Obligations.
Notwithstanding Paragraphs 15.1 and 15.2 and Paragraph 16, Developer may
withhold from a sale, transfer, or assignment of this Agreement certain rights,
interests, and /or obligations, which Developer shall retain, provided that
Developer specifies such rights, interests, and /or obligations in a written
document to be appended to this Agreement and recorded with the Alameda
County Recorder prior to the sale, transfer, or assignment of the Property.
Developer's Transferee shall then have no interest or obligations for such rights,
interests and obligations, and this Agreement shall remain applicable to
Developer with respect to such retained rights, interests, and /or obligations.
16. Agreements Run With the Land
All of the provisions, rights, terms, covenants, and obligations contained in
this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their respective heirs,
successors and assigns, representatives, lessees, and all other persons
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acquiring the Property, or any portion thereof, or any interest therein, whether by
operation of law or in any manner whatsoever. All of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be enforceable as equitable servitude and shall constitute
covenants running with the land pursuant to applicable laws, including, but not
limited to, Section 1468 of the Civil Code of the State of California. Each
covenant to do, or refrain from doing, some act on the Property hereunder, or
with respect to any owned property (a) is for the benefit of such properties and is
a burden upon such properties, (b) runs with such properties, and (c) is binding
upon each party and each successive owner during its ownership of such
properties or any portion thereof, and shall be a benefit to and a burden upon
each party and its property hereunder and each other person succeeding to an
interest in such properties.
17. Bankruptcy.
The obligations of this Agreement shall not be dischargeable in
bankruptcy.
18. Indemnification.
Developer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, and its
elected and appointed councils, boards, commissions, officers, agents,
employees, and representatives from any and all claims, costs (including legal
fees and costs) and liability for any personal injury or property damage which
may arise directly or indirectly as a result of any actions or inactions by the
Developer, or any actions or inactions of Developer's contractors,
subcontractors, agents, or employees in connection with the construction,
improvement, operation, or maintenance of the Project, provided that Developer
shall have no indemnification obligation with respect to negligence or wrongful
conduct of the City, its contractors, subcontractors, agents or employees or with
respect to the maintenance, use or condition of any improvement after the time it
has been dedicated to and accepted by the City or another public entity (except
as provided in an improvement agreement or maintenance bond). If City is
named as a party to any legal action, City shall cooperate with Developer, shall
appear in such action and shall not unreasonably withhold approval of a
settlement otherwise acceptable to Developer.
19. Insurance.
19.1. Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance. During the term of
this Agreement, Developer shall maintain in effect a policy of comprehensive
general liability insurance with a per- occurrence combined single limit of not less
than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) with a One Hundred Thousand Dollar
($100,000) self insurance retention per claim. The policy so maintained by
Developer shall name the City as an additional insured and shall include either a
severability of interest clause or cross - liability endorsement.
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19.2. Workers Compensation Insurance. During the term of this
Agreement, Developer shall maintain Worker's Compensation insurance for all
persons employed by Developer for work at the Project site. Developer shall
require each contractor and subcontractor similarly to provide Worker's
Compensation insurance for its respective employees. Developer agrees to
indemnify the City for any damage resulting from Developer's failure to maintain
any such insurance.
19.3. Evidence of Insurance. Prior to issuance of any permits for the
Project, including grading permits, Developer shall furnish the City satisfactory
evidence of the insurance required in Sections 19.1 and 19.2 and evidence that
the carrier is required to give the City at least fifteen (15) days prior written notice
of the cancellation or reduction in coverage of a policy. The insurance shall
extend to the City, its elective and appointive boards, commissions, officers,
agents, employees, and representatives and to Developer performing work on
the Project.
20. Notices.
All notices required or provided for under this Agreement shall be in
writing. Notices required to be given to the City shall be addressed as follows:
City Manager
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Fax No. (925) 833 -6651
Notices required to be given to Developer shall be addressed as follows:
Scott L. Stringer
The Stringer Company
875 Orange Blossom Way
Danville, CA 94526
Fax No. (925) 831 -9368
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other
party. Thereafter, all notices shall be addressed and transmitted to the new
address. Notices shall be deemed given and received upon personal delivery,
or, if mailed, upon the expiration of 48 hours after being deposited in the United
States Mail. Notices may also be given by overnight courier which shall be
deemed given the following day or by facsimile transmission which shall be
deemed given upon verification of receipt.
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21. Agreement is Entire Understanding.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the
parties.
22. Exhibits.
The following documents are referred to in this Agreement and are
attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full:
Exhibit A Legal Description of Property
23. Counterparts.
This Agreement is executed in three (3) duplicate originals, each of which
is deemed to be an original.
The City shall record a copy of this Agreement within ten (10) days
following the Effective Date.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement
to be executed as of the date and year first above written.
CITY OF DUBLIN
in
DEVELOPER
THE STRINGER COMPANY
Chris Foss, Acting City Manager By-
Attest-
Caroline Soto, City Clerk
Approved as to form
John Bakker, City Attorney
Scott L. Stringer
Its:
(NOTARIZATION ATTACHED)
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Exhibit A
Legal Description of the Property