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19 82 STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
` CITY COUNCIL File #420-30
DATE: October 21, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager "
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment Associated with the Dublin Bicycle
and Pedestrian Master Plan (PLPA-2014-00017)
Prepared by Mamie R. Delgado, Senior Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At the October 7, 2014 City Council meeting, the Dublin City Council adopted the Dublin Bicycle
and Pedestrian Master Plan. The Master Plan combines the update to the Bikeways Master
Plan (2007) with the City's first Pedestrian Plan into a comprehensive document that provides
policies, network plans, prioritized project lists, support programs and best practice design
guidelines for bicycling and walking in Dublin. On October 7t", the City Council also adopted
associated amendments to the Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, Dublin
Village Historic Area Specific Plan, and Downtown Dublin Specific Plan to maintain consistency
with the Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. An amendment to the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance was also introduced and requires a second reading before adoption. The City
Council is being asked to waive the second reading and adopt the Zoning Ordinance
amendment.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds have been allocated for the preparation of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council waive the reading and adopt an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations) of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
Submitted By 'Reviewed By
Community Development Director Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
The Bikeways Master Plan was developed in 2007 to help the City implement a bikeway system
that could: provide a viable transportation alternative to the automobile; improve safety for
bicyclists; and provide residents with access to open space, trails and other recreational
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amenities. The Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan combines the update to the 2007
Bikeways Master Plan with the City's first Pedestrian Plan. The Master Plan is a comprehensive
document that provides policies, network plans, prioritized project lists, support programs, and
best practice design guidelines for bicycling and walking in Dublin. Various planning documents,
described below, also contain policies regarding bikeways within the City and require
amendments in order to ensure consistency between these documents and the Dublin Bicycle
and Pedestrian Master Plan.
At the October 7, 2014 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted the Dublin Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan and associated amendments to the Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan, Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan and Downtown Dublin Specific Plan.
The City Council also waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance approving an
amendment to the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. A second reading of the Ordinance is required
prior to adoption.
ANALYSIS:
Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations) includes development standards to
ensure safe, attractive and convenient off-street parking facilities that are compatible with
surrounding land uses. The development standards include providing bicycle parking for
residential and non-residential land uses. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan recommends
providing parking consistent with the requirements of the California Green Building Standards
Code. Therefore, Section 8.76.070.A.2 (Bicycle Racks) is proposed to be replaced with a
development standard that require bicycle parking consistent with the California Green Building
Standards Code.
The California Green Building Standards Code requires short-term and long-term bicycle
parking for new buildings and additions or alterations to existing buildings. The amount of
bicycle parking required depends on the number of visitors the project generates and the
number of tenant-occupants. The Code also establishes location requirements and types of
parking facilities for both short-term and long-term bicycle parking.
The complete text amendment to Section 8.76.070.A.2 (Bicycle Racks) of the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance can be found in Attachment 1.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City hosted two public workshops and a community meeting over the course of the Plan
development process. City Staff also attended meetings with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce
to discuss elements of the Plan. In October 2013, City Staff presented the Downtown
Connectivity project to the City Council which provided an additional opportunity for public
comment.
In accordance with State law, a notice of this public hearing was published in the Valley Times
and posted at several locations throughout the City. The Public Notice was also provided to all
persons who have expressed an interest in being notified of meetings. A copy of this Staff
Report has been made available on the City's website.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and City
Environmental Regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts
and that environmental documents be prepared.
An Initial Study was prepared to analyze the potential environmental impacts of the Dublin
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan as well as proposed amendments to the Dublin General
Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan, Downtown Dublin
Specific Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Based on the analysis contained in the Initial Study, it was
determined that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. On October 7,
2014, the City Council adopted a Resolution adopting a Negative Declaration for the Master
Plan and associated amendments.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading
Regulations) of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO. xx — 14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
AMENDING CHAPTER 8.76 (OFF-STREET PARING AND LOADING REGULATIONS)
OF THE DUBLIN ZONING ORDINANCE
CITY-WIDE
PLPA-2014-00017
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2007 the City Council adopted the Bikeways Master Plan and
associated amendments to the Dublin General Plan and various Specific Plans for consistency
with the Bikeways Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, Policy 1.3 of the Bikeways Master Plan is to update the Plan every five
years; and
WHEREAS, the Bikeways Master Plan has been renamed the Dublin Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan and combines the update to the Bikeways Master Plan with adoption of
the City's first Pedestrian Plan into a comprehensive document that provides policies, network
plans, prioritized project lists, support programs and best practice design guidelines for bicycling
and walking in Dublin; and
WHEREAS, amendments are proposed to the Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan, Dublin Historic Village Area Specific Plan, Downtown Dublin Specific Plan and
Dublin Zoning Ordinance to ensure that the text and maps remain consistent with the Dublin
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State
Guidelines and City Environmental Regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and when applicable, environmental documents prepared; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Public Works Department prepared a Negative Declaration
dated June 2014 for the Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the amendments to the
Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, Dublin Historic Village Area Specific Plan,
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan and Dublin Zoning Ordinance (the "Project") which reflects the
City's independent judgment and analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Project;
and
WHEREAS, following a noticed public hearing on August 26, 2014, the City of Dublin
Planning Commission adopted Resolution 14-46 recommending City Council adoption of the
Negative Declaration for the Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and proposed related
amendments to the Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, Dublin Historic Village
Area Specific Plan, Downtown Dublin Specific Plan and Dublin Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, following the noticed public hearing on August 26, 2014, the City of Dublin
Planning Commission also adopted Resolution 14-45 recommending City Council approval of
the proposed amendments to the Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, Dublin
Historic Village Area Specific Plan, Downtown Dublin Specific Plan and Dublin Zoning
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated October 7, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference,
was submitted to the City of Dublin City Council recommending approval of the proposed
Negative Declaration and amendments to the Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan, Dublin Historic Village Area Specific Plan, Downtown Dublin Specific Plan and Dublin
Zoning Ordinance for the Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the project on October 7, 2014; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the City Council adopted Resolution =
adopting the Negative Declaration for the Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and
related amendments to the Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, Dublin Village
Historic Area Specific Plan, Downtown Dublin Specific Plan and Dublin Zoning Ordinance, and
Resolution =_ approving the above referenced General Plan and Specific Plan amendments,
which resolutions are incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider the Negative Declaration (including
comments and responses) and all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above
set forth and used its independent judgment to evaluate the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1:
The City Council finds that this Ordinance is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and all
applicable Specific Plans, as amended, in that the General Plan and applicable Specific Plans
include policies which support bikeways and bicycle support facilities consistent with the Dublin
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment sets forth
bicycle parking and support facility requirements consistent with the General Plan, applicable
Specific Plans and the Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
SECTION 2:
Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"): The City Council adopted
a Negative Declaration on October 7, 2014 through Resolution XX-14, incorporated herein by
reference.
SECTION 3:
Section 8.76.070.A.2 (Bicycle Racks) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby deleted
and replaced with the following:
2. Bicycle Parking and Support Facilities. Residential and Non-Residential bicycle
parking requirements and support facilities shall conform to the California Green Building
Standards Code.
SECTION 4: Effective Date and Posting of Ordinance
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after the date of its
final adoption. 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 39633 of the
Government Code of California.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin on this
day of , 20147 by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk