HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.3 Attch 6 Reso Recommend CC adopt NegDec RESOLUTION NO. 14-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION 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 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 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. The Negative
Declaration, including its supporting Initial Study, is attached as Exhibit B and incorporated
herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Negative Declaration was circulated from September 12, 2014 through
October 13, 2014 (30 days) for public comment; and
WHEREAS, no public comments were received on the 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 the Negative Declaration and 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-land
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; and
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WHEREAS, the location and custodian of the documents or other material which
constitute the record of proceedings for the project is the City of Dublin Community
Development Department, City Hall, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission
hereby recommends the City Council find that:
1) The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this Resolution.
2) On the basis of the whole record before it, there is no substantial evidence that the
project will have a significant effect on the environment.
3) The Negative Declaration is complete and adequate and reflects the City's
independent judgment and analysis as to the environmental effects of the General
Plan Housing Element (2015-2023) as described in the Negative Declaration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on the basis of the findings above, the City of Dublin
Planning Commission does hereby recommend City Council adoption of the attached resolution
adopting a Negative Declaration for the General Plan Housing Element (2015-2023).
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
G.IPM20131PLPA-2013-00031 Housing Element Update 2015-2023110.28.14 PC MeetinglAtt 6—PC Reso ND.docx
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