HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.3 Attch 5 Reso Recommend CC adopt GPA RESOLUTION NO. 14-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR THE 2015-2023 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
CITY-WIDE
PLPA-2013-00031
WHEREAS, the State of California requires that Cities and Counties adopt a
comprehensive, long-term General Plan for the physical development of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements of the General
Plan and must address the existing and projected housing needs for all economic segments of
the community; and
WHEREAS, State law currently requires that Housing Elements be updated and adopted
within 120 days of the statutory deadline of January 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has contracted with Veronica Tam & Associates to assist
Staff in preparing the Draft 2015-2023 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the Draft 2015-2023 Housing Element includes Goals and Policies that will
accomplish the following:
o Ensure that a broad range of housing types are provided to meet the needs of existing
and future residents;
o Encourage and facilitate the development of lower and moderate income housing;
o Maintain and enhance the quality of residential neighborhoods in Dublin;
o Promote equal opportunity for all residents to reside in housing of their choice; and
o Increase energy efficiency and conservation in residential developments; and
WHEREAS, the Draft 2015-2023 Housing Element also includes specific Housing
Programs that will implement the Goals and Policies outlined above; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Programs are grouped into the following six categories:
1. Conservation of the Existing Supply of Housing;
2. Production of Housing;
3. Provision of Adequate Housing Sites;
4. Removal of Governmental Constraints;
5. Promotion of Equal Housing Opportunity; and
6. Green Building Programs; and
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WHEREAS, on February 25, 2014 a public meeting was held to educate and inform the
community on the Housing Element update process and solicit feedback; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2014 a second public meeting was held to review the draft 2015-
2023 Housing Element and solicit feedback; and
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2014 a third public meeting was held to review the draft Housing
Element and solicit feedback; and
WHEREAS, the Draft 2015-2023 Housing Element was submitted to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for a streamlined review process;
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2014 HCD issued a determination that the draft Housing
Element meets the requirements of State housing element law; 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 that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a Negative Declaration dated September 2014 for the
General Plan Housing Element (2015-2023) (the "Project") which reflects the City's independent
judgment and analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 14-XX recommending City
Council adoption of a Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated October 28, 2014 and incorporated herein by
reference, was submitted to the City of Dublin Planning Commission recommending City
Council adoption of a General Plan Amendment for the 2015-2023 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Project on October
28, 2014; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider the Negative Declaration,
all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used its
independent judgment to evaluate the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution adopting a General Plan Amendment for
the 2015-2023 Housing Element update, with the City Council Resolution attached as Exhibit A
and the 2014-2023 Housing Element attached as Exhibit B.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of October 2014 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Assistant Community Development Director
GAPA120131PLPA-2013-00031 Housing Element Update 2015-2023110.28.14 PC MeetinglAtt 5 PC Reso HE.docx
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