HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 230-00 GPA DwtwnCoreSP RESOLUTION NO. 230 - 00
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN
ADDING A "MIXED USE" LAND USE DESIGNATION, INCREASING MAXIMUM FAR's,
AND MODIFYING LAND USES WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
PA 99-055, CITY OF DUBLIN
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is desirous of improving the appearance, functionality, economic
vitality of the downtown portion of Dublin in a manner consistent with the broad vision expressed in the
Dublin General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City has prepared the Downtown Core Spedtic Plan, which has been prepared
pursuant to Government Code See. 65450; and,
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan includes permitted land uses, development standards, urban design
guidelines, transportation improvements and implementation programs to achieve the goals of the Dublin
General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, to ensure consistency between the Downtown Core Specific Plan and the Dublin
General Plan, a new land use designation entitled '~VIixed-Use" is required. The text of the proposed land
use designation is shown in Exhibit A, included by reference and made a part of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, to ensure consistency between the Downtown Core Specific Plan and the Dublin
General Plan, additions to the text of Background Chapter 1 of the General Plan are required under
Section 1.8.1, Land Use Classification, providing for increased FAR's in the commercial land use
categories for properties within the Specific Plan area. The text of the proposed General Plan Amendment
is shown in Exhibit B, included by reference and made a part of this resolution; and,
WHEREAS, to ensure consistency between the Downtown Core Specific Plan and the Dublin
General Plan, modifications in the Land Use Map are required within the Downtown Core Spedfie Plan
area to redesignate certain properties to different land use designations. A portion of land designated
Retail/Office and Automotive generally located at the northeasterly comer of Dublin Boulevard and
Amador Plaza Road shall be redesignated to Retail/Office in accordance with the Specific Plan.
Additionally, a portion of land designated Retail/Office generally located at the southeasterly comer of
Amador Valley Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road shall be redesignated to Mixed-Use in accordance
with the Specific Plan. These lands are shown on Exhibit C; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed General Plan Amendments to add a "Mixed-Use" land use designation,
to modify the maximum FARs, and to amend the General Plan Land Use Map will not have a substantial
adverse affect on health or safety or be substantially detrimental to the public welfare or be injurious to
property or public improvement; and,
WltEREAS, an Initial Study and draft Negative Declaration have been prepared and adopted for
this application pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15071, and are on file in the Dublin Planning
Department. Based on the Initial Study, a draft Negative Declaration was prepared for the Specific Plans
with the finding that the implementation of the Plans would have no adverse environmental effects as
mitigation measures are incorporated into the project. The draft Negative Declaration is recommended
for City Council adoption; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold public hearings on the Downtown Core Specific
Plan on September 26, 2000, October 10, 2000, and October 24, 2000, and recommended adoption to the
City Council on October 24, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold public hearings on the Downtown Core Specific Plan on
November21, 2000 and December 19, 2000; and,
WBEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and use their independent judgment and considered all said
reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby find
that the proposed General Plan Amendments related to the Downtown Core Specific Plan are consistent
with the land use designations, goals, policies and implementing programs set forth in the Dublin General
Plan, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council
approve the General Plan Amendments related to the Downtown Core Specific Plan, establishing the
"Mixed-Use" land use designation, increasing FAR's for the Specific Plan area, and redesignating the
land use of certain properties.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of December 2000.
AYES:
Councilmembers Lockhart, McCormick, Oravetz, and Mayor Houston
NOES:
Councilmember Zika
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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EXHIBIT A
To Attachment 6
Addition to General Plan text, Chapter 2, Land Use and Circulation: Land Use Element,
new Section 2.1.5 as follows:
2.1.5 West Dublin BART and Downtown Core Specific Plan Areas
Guidin~ Policy
Intensify development and provide housing opportunities and transit-oriented uses
near transit cemer and facilities.
ImOlementin~ Policies
B,
Development within the of the Approval of Mixed-Use land use designation
development in the Specific Plan areas ~vill require that a- may. include a
combination of medium to high density residemial housing and at least one non-
residential land use, such as office or retail, bc provided.
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EXHIBIT B
To Attachment 6
Addition to General Plan text, Chapter 1, Background, General Plan Map, Land Use Classifications,
Section 1.8.1 as follows:
Downtown Core Specific Plan Area
Retail/Office (FAR: .25 to .80; employee density: 200-450 square feet per employee).
Shopping centers, stores, restaurants, business and professional offices, motels, hotels, service
stations, entertainment facilities, and sale of auto parts are included in this classification.
Residential use is generally not included except for on lands designated for Mixed-Use.
Mixed-Use (FAR: .50 to 1.00; employee density: 200-450 square feet per employee).
Encourages a combination of medium to high density residential housing and at least one non-
residential land use, such as offme or retail, in this classification. Office or retail uses
recommended are shopping centers, stores, restaurants, business and professional offices, and
entertainment facilities.
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