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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocuments handed out at 1/2/96 PC Meeting Minor corrections to the Dublin Ranch Phase I draft reso. conditions of approval are as follows: #6: The word "applicable" has been added before the word "grading" #19. A sentence has been added to this condition stating "The City may consider the applicant's request to improve the neighborhood park and receive credit for those improvements." #23: A sentence has been added to this condition stating "All minor modifications to the City's roadway standards shall be subject to the review and approval of the Public Works Director." #24: The words "or construct required improvements" have been added after "The applicant shall pay a traffic impact fee." #34: The last sentence of this condition has been replaced with "These facilities shall be constructed as necessary in conjunction with DSRSD's phasing plan." #36: The first sentence has been revised to read "A recycled water system for the landscaping within the Dublin Ranch Phase I area shall be provided per the City of Dublin, Zone 7 and DSRSD requirements." 10 01/02/96 16:55 FAX 510 829 1180 DUBLIN SR SVCS D f1002 c • y� MUSLIN 11�!!`f O� 7051 Dubli,Boulevard SAN RAMON • [Dublin,Gnkfrnnln 94568 SERVICES th FAX!510 8291180 DISTRICT 510 828 0515 January 2, 1996 Ms_ Carol Cirelli, Senior Planner City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza P.0_ Box 2340 Dublin, CA 94568 Subject: PA 35-030; Dublin Ranch Phase I PD Rezone Dear Ms. Cirelli: Please note that late this afternoon our District received the City's staff report for the above subject rezone_ As such, we have not had time to review and comment to the references and illustrations related to DSRSD water, sewer, and recycled water facilities_ We will not be attending tonight's Planning Commission meeting, but will provide comments later next week, as appropriate. Sincerely, ROBERT C. ORESENS Planning Permit Division Supervisor RCG:sjc The DubN..Aw..n••• • D1steM Y•P..,.-ewwy 01/02/96 16:55 FAX 510 829 1180 DUBLIN SR SVCS D r 0 002 ci DUBLIN l f',, o 7051 DuW'vt Boulevard SAN RAMON Dubkn,C.akfo nln 94568 SERVICES pa FA FAX!510 829 1180 DISTRICT r? 510 825 0515 January 2, 1996 Ms_ Carol Cirelli, Senior Planner City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza P.O_ Box 2340 Dublin, CA 94568 Subject: PA 35-030; Dublin Ranch Phase I FD Rezone Dear Ms. Cirelli: Please note that late this afternoon our District received the City's staff report for the above subject rezone. As such, we have not had time to review and comment to the references and illustrations related to DSRSD water, sewer, and recycled water facilities_ We will not be attending tonight's Planning Commission meeting, but will provide comments later next week, as appropriate. Sincerely, ROBERT C. QRESENS Planning Permit Division Supervisor RCG:sjc The D.W'.. S.wt.a District Y•A.O�wuwy 1 ' t 01/02/96 TUE 16:22 FAX 510 313 2333 CCC PUBLIC WORKS 421002 J.Michael Watford Contra Public Works Department Public Works Director Costa 255 Glacier Drive f" Martinez, California 94553-4897 Milton F.Kubitek COU]n Deputy-Engineering FAX: (510)313-2333 Telephone: (510) 313-2000 Patricia R.McNamee Deputy•Operations January 2, 1996 Mr.Larry Tong Maurice M.Shiu Planning Director Deputy Transportation City of Dublin S, Clifford Hansen P.O.Box 2340 Deputy•Administration Dublin,CA 94568 File: Dublin JEPA Dear Mr.Tong: I am writing to respond to a couple of concerns raised by Dublin regarding the mitigation of development impacts on large scale projects in the area. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors recently approved the rezoning and development agreements for the Dougherty Valley development project.During the hearings,Dublin requested removal of any proposed cap on the traffic impact fee and expressed concern about having a time limit placed on determining the fee,if there were delays not subject to Dublin's control. I am pleased to inform you that the Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning and development agreements with provisions that did not include a cap on the traffic impact fee,and also allows an extension of time for any delays in determining the fee caused by the County or the developer. County staff and Dublin staff have been meeting on and off for almost two years to determine the appropriate traffic fee to mitigate impacts of development in each jurisdiction. We are using the Tri-Valley Transportation Council model as a basis for determining the fee. The model is used to determine the impact of Dublin traffic on County roads and to determine the impact of Dougherty Valley traffic on Dublin roads. The impacts between the two jurisdictions will be compared and the difference will be used to calculate the fee. • • It is our understanding that the Dublin Ranch project in east Dublin is being heard before the Dublin Planning Commission tonight. We request that any approval of the Dublin Ranch project acknowledge that the County and City are working towards a mutual traffic impact fee to mitigate the impacts of development in Dublin and the County.Traffic impacts from the Dublin Ranch project should be included in the determination of this fee. County staff and Dublin staff will continue to meet to determine a traffic impact fee. I believe we will have a draft fee and agreement ready for review within the next three months. Very truly yours, B..Mitch Avalon Assistant Public Works Director RMA:rs Engineering Services Division G:lengsvctmitch ltong.t i c: V.Alexeeff,GMEDA J.M.Watford.Public Works M.Shlu,Public Works L Thompson,Dublin M.Sepehri,Dublin D.Barry,COO S.Goaiz,COD J.Bueran,Public Works • JAN- -96 TUE 4: 22 FM RUGGERI-JENSEN&ASSOG, FAX NO, 406 9E4 1286 F. 1 Ruggeri • ensen and )Associates ssociates January 2, 1996 RECEivEto JAN - 21996 The Honorable George Cika, Chairman City of Dublin Planning Commission Otaim pimiento P.O. Box 2340- Dublin,CA 94568 RE: PA 95-030 Dublin Ranch Phase I PD Rezone Dear Commissioner Cika: On behalf of Allwin Development Incorporated,representing the Pao Lin property,Ruggeri- Jensen and Associates would like to request that the above-referenced Dublin Ranch project be continued to the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting. We apologize for making this request at such a late date,but our client was late in receiving the staff report due to the holiday season. Upon reviewing the Dublin Ranch staff report, our client,Allwin Development,has identified some specific concerns regarding proposed modifications of the specific plan. While we do not oppose the project,there are four items within the staff report that may affect the Pao Lin property. These concerns are: 1. Adjustments to Roadways Shown in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. According to the staff report,the Dublin Ranch application has requested the modification of three roadways, Fallon Road,Gleason Road,and the Transit Spine. While we support the applicant's ability to make realignments of roadways due to topographic and environmental reasons,we are concerned about the realignment of Gleason Road and the Transit Spine,which also bisect the Pao Lin property. 2. Status of Fallon.Road. According to the staff report,the Dublin Ranch project does not intend to construct Fallon Road with this project since only a small portion of it(Fallon Road)would be required. Since the development of Fallon Road will also affect the Pao Lin project, we request an opportunity to review the traffic report that supports this recommendation. 3. Parks and Open Space. According to the staff report,the applicant will be re- creating and relocating stream.corridor. While this modification may be consistent with the specific plan,the Pao Lin property lies downstream of the Dublin Ranch property,wand we request an opportunity to review how this proposed change will affect our property. 4. Development Agreement/Establishment of Project-Related Fees. As stated in the staff report,the Dublin Ranch project is required to enter into an agreement with the City of 850 N. HitMew Drive • Milpitas, CA 95035 • Phone(408) 934-1388 • FAX(408)934-1288 JAN- _-96 TUE 4: 23 PM RUGGEF I-JENSEN&ASSOC, FAX NO. 493 934 1286 P. 2 Ruggeri - rensen and JAssociates January 2, 1996 Page 2 Dublin "prior to tentative map approval and that the agreement shall contain, but not be limited to,provisions for the financing and timing of infrastructure,payment of traffic, noise and public facilities fees, in-lieu of brdable housing fees, and other provisions deemed appropriate by the parties."While we support the desire of the Dublin Ranch project to proceed in a timely manner, we also want to ensure that all fees in the specific plan area,from school mitigation fees to in- lieu affordable housing fees,be looked at in a careful, comprehensive manner. The Pao Lin property contains a variety of unique"urban"land uses that,upon build out, will support the more"rural"projects in the specific plan area,including the Dublin Ranch. The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan has placed a variety of unusual (for Dublin) land uses on the Pao Lin property, including very high density residential land uses and the transit spine/town center with civic plaza.Each of these elements are very"urban"in nature,and will require several years of development in and around the overall specific plan area prior to being marketable themselves. . By approving the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan,the City of Dublin has developed an interrelated series of land uses that require both the"urban"and"rural"components of the plan if the overall specific plan area is to develop as envisions by the planners. The greatest concern facing the Pao Lin property is the formation of a comprehensive set of fees that addresses all development in the specific plan area. To calculate fees based on the cost of the impact divided by the overall number of units within the specific plan exclusive of the type of land uses within the specific plan area is too simplistic to be economically equable and fair. We formally request that the Planning Commission continue this agenda item to the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting to allow our client additional time to review the Dublin Ranch and evaluate how the proposed changes affect the Pao Lin property. Sincere! ; 0 ohn Donahoe Senior Planner cc: . Kenny Wan,Allwin Development