HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 227-00 W DubBART SP RESOLUTION NO. 227 - 00
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ADOPTING THE WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN AND
REPEALING PORTIONS OF THE 1987 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN FOR 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 (Exhibit A) which have
been prepared pursuant to Government Code See. 65450 et Seq.; 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, the City of Dublin adopted a Downtown Specific Plan in 1987 for areas within the
boundaries of the proposed Specific Plans. However, due to changing market and other conditions, this
Specific Plan is no longer relevant to those areas or Development Zones (7, 8, 10 and 11) now included
within the boundary of the West Dublin BART and should be repealed; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and draft Negative Declaration have been prepared for this application
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15071, and are on file in the Dublin Planning Department. Based
on the Initial Study, a draet 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 draf~ Negative Declaration is recommended for City Council adoption;
and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on the West Dublin BART Plan
on September 26, 2000 and October 10, 2000, and recommended adoption to the City Council on 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 THE Dublin City Council does hereby find
that the proposed West Dublin BART Specific Plan is consistent with the land use designations, goals,
policies and implementing programs set forth in the Dublin General Plan, as amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby
recommend the following changes to the West Dublin BART Specific Plan as shown in Exhibit B: (1)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby
recommend the following changes to the West Dublin BART Specific Plan as shown in Exhibit B: (1)
modify Section 1.5 to add Goal 17 related to encouraging the incorporation of public art in certain
developments; (2) modify Table 5 to include the latest development proposal from BART/Jones, Lang,
LaSalle; (3) modify Table 5 to change the maximum FAR for Office (O) from 0.87 to 1.0; (4) modify
Section 5.1 to add: Additionally, a vertical mix of uses such as residential over retail uses, and
developments offering a live/work component wouM be encouraged.; (5) add to Section 5.2, "A high
density range of 30 to 50 units per acre may be acceptable."; (6) modify Section 5.4d to read "Building
height: Eight stories six stories or 75 feet Architectural appurtenances may exceed the height limit."; and,
(7) modify Objective 9.1 of Section 1.5 to read "Encourage r~etu~ restaurant and food establishments to
provide for outdoor seating areas."
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does
hereby approve adoption of the West Dublin BART Specific Plan, subject to the modifications in Exhibit
B, and repeal of the 1987 Downtown Specific Plan as it relates to those lands within the boundaries of the
proposed Specific Plans.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of December 2000.
AYES:
Councilmembers Lockhart, McCormick, Oravetz, Zika and Mayor Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Mayor
EXHIBIT B
To Attachment 2
WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN MODIFICATIONS
Table 5. Maximum Economic Development Potential
SP Land Use Category~
Commercial A (Com A)
Commercial B (Com B)
Lodging (L)
Retail/Office (R/O)
Retail/Auto (R/A)
Residential (R)
Office (O)
Acres FAR Existing Dev. Max. Dev.
DU/AC (sq. ft.)** (sq. ft.)
10.87 0.25 243,344 118,310
7.76 0.48 17,823 163,090
9.31 1.20 103,231 339,533
(246 rooms) (486 rooms)
12.28 0.83 -- 444,145
4.76 0.18 38,325 38,325
3.54 45 DU/ae -- 160 DU
6.98 1.00 242,385 304,049
Mixed Use (MU) 11.33 1.00
Parking (P) 2.46 ....
Right-of-Way 2.11 ....
Totals 71.40 -- 645,108
0 DU
*Note: Potential plazas areas included in acreage
, * Existing 210, 744 Industrial/Warehouse squarefootage not included
493 430+
331 DU
1 900 882+
491 DU
Change 3: Add to Section 1.5, Project Goals and Objectives, page 6, new Goal 17. As
follows: Enhance the visual quality of the West Dublin BART Speci~c Plan area by
encouraging appropriate projects with major public access either visually from roadways,
large outdoor areas, or pedestrian traffic to incorporate public art into the design, and
inaccordance with the City's Public Art Policy.
Change 4: Add to Section 5.1, paragraph 2, following sentence 5 (page 18): Additionally; a
vertical mix of uses such as residential over retail uses, and developments offering a
live/work component wouM be considered
Change 5: Add to Section 5.2, Residential Land Use Category (page 19): Residential uses
include medium and higher density residential dwellings. A high density range of 30 to 50
units per acre may be acceptable.
Change 6: Modify Section 5.4d (page 20): Building height: Eight stories. Architectural
appurtenances may exceed the height limit.
Change 7: Modify Objective 9.1 of Section 1.5 to read, "Encourage restaurant and food
establishments to provide for outdoor seating areas;...
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