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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 14-35 Fallon Gateway Ph 4 CUP Minor Amd PD RESOLUTION NO. 14 - 35 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING FOR FALLON GATEWAY (PA 08-034) TO MODIFY THE SITE PLAN FOR PHASE 4 PLPA 2014-00014 (PORTION OF APN 985-0079-003) WHEREAS, Stanforth Holding Company LLC, developer of Fallon Gateway, has requested approval of a Conditional Use Permit to amend the Planned Development Zoning to revise the site layout for Phase 4, a Site Development Review permit to construct Pads 2 & 3 and Shops 1-4, for a total 42,160 square feet of development with related site improvements and a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the Fallon Gateway retail center into 11 parcels; and WHEREAS, Fallon Gateway is 33.91-acre commercial center located along the west side of Fallon Road between Dublin Boulevard on the north and Interstate 580 on the south within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area; and WHEREAS, Section 8.32.080 of the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance, Planned Development Zoning District, states that the Planning Commission, by means of a Conditional Use Permit, may approve minor amendments to an adopted Planned Development upon a finding that the amendment substantially complies with and does not materially change the provisions or intent of the adopted Planned Development Zoning Ordinance for the site; and WHEREAS, Planned Development Zoning PA 08-034 was approved for the Fallon Gateway project site on June 16, 2009 by Ordinance 09-09; and WHEREAS, on August 10, 2010, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a minor PD Amendment to revise the design standards for Fallon Gateway; and WHEREAS, on August 13, 2013, the Planning Commission approved two separate Conditional Use permit applications for minor PD Amendments to revise the orientation and related improvements for Shop 7, to amend the approved color palette for Fallon Gateway and to revise the land plan to facilitate development of the Chevron fueling station; and WHEREAS, the proposed Conditional Use Permit and proposed construction would not exceed allowable building area for the Fallon Gateway project. The original approval anticipated 52,700 square feet for Phase 4 and a total of 45,730 square feet is proposed (includes the fueling station under construction which is also a part of Phase 4); and WHEREAS, the project has been reviewed and has been determined to be consistent with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, which was adopted in 1994 and has a certified Program EIR (SCH No. 91-103064). Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project is within the scope of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan, which was certified by the City Council by Resolution No. 51-93 and the Addenda dated May 4, 1993 and August 22, 1994 (the "FEIR"); and WHEREAS, in 1997, a Negative Declaration was approved by the City Council in Resolution No. 140-97 for the Planned Development Rezoning of Dublin Ranch Areas B-E, which includes the Fallon Gateway site. After completing an Initial Study, it was determined that the Planned Development Rezoning would not have any significant environmental impacts which were not already adequately described and analyzed in the Program EIR. The project as proposed does not exceed the thresholds identified in the Negative Declaration, and no further environmental document is needed; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin held a public hearing on said application request on July 22, 2014; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending the Planning Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the findings referenced below; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission does hereby find, regarding the Conditional Use Permit for minor amendment to the Planned Development Stage 2 Development Plan that: A. The proposed use and related structures are compatible with other land uses, transportation and service facilities in the vicinity in that they are consistent with the uses anticipated and approved for the vicinity that provide a variety of goods and services accessible by high-traffic roadways with a major transportation network, and the modifications to the site plan refine the parking field and facilitate more efficient parking and traffic patterns. B. It 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 uses and styles are complimentary and would not exceed allowable building area for the Fallon Gateway project. C. The proposed amendment will not be injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood in that: the proposed plan amendments pertaining to site layout will refine and facilitate more efficient parking and traffic patterns. D. The proposed amendment will allow adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities to ensure that the proposed use and related structure(s) will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare in that: 1) all infrastructure needed to serve the project site will be constructed; and 2) the amended site configuration refines the parking field to facilitate more efficient parking and traffic patterns. E. The subject site is physically suitable for the type, density and intensity of the use and related structures being proposed in that: The proposed modifications to do not change the commercial use, physical character, or intensity of the shopping center approved by PA 08-034. Additionally, there will be adequate parking based on the adopted standards in the PD development regulations. F. The proposed amendment will not be contrary to the specific intent clauses, development regulations, or performance standards established for PA 08-034 and Related Planned Development Plan in that: 1) the project will meet the intent and be subject to the development regulations and the performance standards adopted with the PA 08-034 Stage 1 Planned Development zoning ordinance (Ordinance 09-09), adopted on June 16, 2009, and prior Site Development Reviews. G. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and with any applicable Specific Plans in that: it would allow commercial density, coverage, and parking provided to remain consistent with the Dublin General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. H. In accordance with Chapter 8.32.080, a finding is hereby made that the requested amendment substantially complies with and does not materially change the provisions or intent of the adopted Planned Development Zoning District Ordinance for the site. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin does hereby approve PLPA 2014-00014, Conditional Use Permit for a minor amendment to the Planned Development Stage 2 Development Plan (PA 08-034) for Fallon Gateway to revise the site plan for Phase 4; and This Conditional Use Permit is based on plans submitted with the application and the companion Site Development Review amendment prepared by: 1) Mackay & Somps — Engineers, Planning, and Surveyors; 2) MCG Architecture; and 3) R3 Studios — Planning, Urban Design, and Landscape Architecture dated received July 11, 2014. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of July 2014. AYES: Bhuthimethee, Do, O'Keefe, Goel, Kohli NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 7 A,- - Planni g Commission Chairperson ATTEST K Assistant C unity Development Director G:IPA120141PLPA-2014-00014 Fallon Gateway SDR-PD amendment\PC Meeting.7.22.141PC Reso CUP Fallon Gtwy Phase 4.doc