HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 228-00 GPA WDub BART SP RESOLUTION NO. 228 - 00
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF TFrE 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 WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN AREA FOR PA 99-056
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 West Dublin BART Specific Plan which has been prepared
pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65450;'and,
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan include 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 West Dublin BART Plan and the Dublin General
Plan, a new land use designation entitled '~VIixed-Use" is required. The text ofthe.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 West Dublin BART 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 West Dublin BART 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 West Dublin BART Plan and the Dublin General
Plan, modifications in the Land Use Map are required within the West Dublin BART area to redesignate
certain properties to different land use designations. In the West Dublin BART Specific Plan Area, an
approximately 10 acre.portion of land designated Publie/Semi-Public Facility shall be redesignated to
Retail/Office and High Density Residential (25+ dwelling units per acre). Additionally, an approximately
11 acre portion of land easterly of the terminus of Regional Street shall be redesignated to Mixed-Use.
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,
WHEREAS, 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 iraplementation 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 West Dublin BART
Specific Plan on September 26, 2000 and October 10, 2000, and recommended approval to the City
Council o.n October 10, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a public hearing on the' West Dublin BART Specific Plan on
November 21, 2000 and December 19, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, 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 TIlE Dublin City Council does hereby find
that the proposed General Plan Amendments related to the West Dublin BART 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 does
hereby approve the General Plan Amendments related to the West Dublin BART Specific Plan
establishing the "Mixed-Use" land use designation, increasing FAR's for the Specific Plan areas, and
redesignating the land use of certain properties.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED thisl9th day of December 2000.
AYES:
Councilmembers Lockhart, McCormick, Oravetz, Zika and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: C ~leri~~ '
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EXHIBIT A
To Attachment 3
Addition to General Plan text, Chapter 2, Land Use and Circulation: Land Use Elemem,
new Section 2.1.5 as follows:
2.1.5 West Dublin BART and Downtown Core Specific Plan Areas
Guiding Policy
A,
Intensify developmere and provide housing opportunities and transit-oriemed uses
near transit center and facilities.
Imolementinl~ Policies
Development within the Mixed-Use land use designation areas shouM include a
combination of medium to high density residential housing and at least one non-
residential land use, such as office or retail.
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Exhibit A to Attachment 3
EXHIBIT B
To Attachment
Addition to General Plan text, Chapter 1, Background, General Plan Map, Land Use Classifications,
Section 1.8.1 as follows:
West Dublin BART Specific Plan Area
Retail/Office (FAR: .25 to 1.00; 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, and
where residential uses are ancillary to non-residential uses.
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 office or retail, in this classification. Office or retail uses
recommended are shopping centers, stores, restaurants, business and professional offices, and
entertainment facilities. For development in the Transit Village area adjacent to the BART
Station, a FAR exceeding 1.00 and up to 1.20 for hotel use is acceptable because of its proximity
to regional transportation facilities.
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