HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Attch 2 Exh A CC Reso Amend Dublin Cross plan RESOLUTION NO. �cx-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN, DUBLIN CROSSING SPECIFIC PLAN, AND EASTERN
DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN RELATED TO THE DUBLIN CROSSING PROJECT
PLPA-2015-00016
(APNS 986-0001-001-15 (PARTIAL), 986-0034-002-00, AND 986-0034-006-00)
WHEREAS, the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan (DCSP) project area is approximately
189 acres in size and is generally bound by 5th Street to the north, Scarlett Drive to the
west, Dublin Boulevard to the south, and Arnold Road to the east; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2013, the City Council approved Resolutions 186-13 (EIR
certification) and 187-13 (Specific Plan approval and General Plan amendments) as well as
Ordinances 07-13 (Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map changes) and 08-13 (Development
Agreement approval) that approved the Dublin Crossing project, which included the demolition
of the existing buildings and other improvements on the site and construction of a residential
mixed-use project with up to 1,995 single- and multi-family residential units; up to 200,000
square feet of retail, office and/or commercial uses; a 30 acre Community Park; a 5 acre
Neighborhood Park, and a 12 acre school site to serve approximately 900 students; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2015, the City Council initiated a General Plan and Dublin
Crossing Specific Plan Amendment Study to: 1) Incorporate the 1.5 acre Chabot Creek into the
Community Park and increase the acreage devoted to Medium Density Residential by 1.5 acres;
2) Re-designate the 13 acre "Mixed Use" site to "General Commercial/DC High Density
Residential"; 3) Allow use of the site designated "School" for both school and park purposes;
and
WHEREAS, the General Plan and Dublin Crossing Specific Plan Amendment Study also
included amendments to the Dublin Crossing Project Development Agreement and minor
amendments to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan ensure that there is consistency on all figures
befinreen the boundaries of the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area and the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan area; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State
guidelines and City environmental regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an Addendum, dated April 21,
2015, incorporated herein by reference, was prepared, which describes the proposed
amendments to the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, General Plan, and the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan and its relation to the analysis in the Dublin Crossing EIR; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the
Project on May 12, 2015, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard;
and
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WHEREAS, on May 12, 2015, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution XX-XX
Recommending City Council adoption of a CEQA Addendum for Amendments to the General
Plan, Dublin Cros�ing Specific Plan, and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan related to the Dublin
Crossing Project, v�✓hich Resolution is incorporated herein by reference and available for review
at City Hall during normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2015, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution XX-XX
Recommending th�t the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the General PJan, Dublin
Crossing Specific F'lan, and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan related to the Dublin Crossing Project,
which. resolution is incorporated herein by reference and available for review at City Hall during
normal business hc�urs; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the Project, including the amendments to the General Plan, Dublin
Crossing Specific f'lan, and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and CEQA Addendum related to the
Dublin Crossing Project, for the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the Project,
including the pro�osed General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan amendments, and CEQA Addendum on , 2015, at which time all interested
parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, on , 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution �oc-�oc adopting .
a CEQA Addendum for Amendments to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan related to the Dublin Crossing Project and adopting a Statement of
Overriding Consid�rations for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the CEQA Addendum and all above-referenced
reports, recommendations, and testimony to evaluate the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part oi�this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council finds that the General Plan
amendments, as set forth below, are in the public interest, will promote general health, safety
and welfare, and that the General Plan as amended will remain internally consistent. The
development envisioned by the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, as amended, will continue to be
consistent with the guiding and implementing policies of the General Plan in each of the
Elements and will allow for development of mixed-use, commercial, residential, and public
facility (parks, school) uses in a key infill development area that is within the service boundaries
for utilities, the circ:ulation network, and will provide new connections through the community in
an area where the� are currently limited. The development of the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,
as amended, will �ontinue to aid in implementing the goals and policies of the General Plan
Land Use Element, Housing Element, Public Lands and Utilities Element, Circulation and Scenic
Highways Elemer�t, Community Design and Sustainability Element, and the Economic
Development Element. The General Plan amendments noted below will ensure that the
implementation of the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, as amended, is in compliance with the
General Plan and t.hat each Element within the General Plan is internally consistent.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Councii hereby adopts the following
amendments to the General Plan: '
Table 2.4 shall be amended to read:
Table 2.4 Land Use Development Potential: Dublin Crossing Planning Area
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Notes:
(1) Net acreage is defined as the gross acreage less backbone street,public street,and right-of-way area.
(2) Can have commercial only,mixed-use,or residential-only uses. FAR applies only to commercial uses.
(3) The school site may be developed at the Dublin Crossing Medium Density Residential(DC-MDR)use and density if the site is not utilized
for school or park purposes and ff the Specific Plan maximum of 1,995 residential units is not exceeded.
(4) Park acreage is net usable acres measured from back of sidewalk and includes Chabot Creek.
Implementing Policy 8.1 of Section 2.7.7 Dublin Crossing Planning Area shall be amended to
read as follows:
Concentrate commercial uses near the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Arnold Road.
lmplementing Policy 8.4 of Section 3.2.3 Dublin Crossing P/anning Area shall be amended to
read as follows:
The alignment of Chabot Creek shall be allowed within the boundaries of Central Park and
shall be counted within the 30 net-acre calculation of usable park land in accordance with the
Project Development Agreement. While it is within the park boundaries, Chabot Creek shall
be owned and maintained by a separate entity that is acceptable to the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby adopts amendments to
Chapters the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan:
Throughout the document references fo the "Bikeways Master Plan"have been changed to
"Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan."
The second paragraph of Chapter 1, Introduction, shall be amended to read:
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The Specific Plan address the development of the proposed Dublin Crossing Project (the
Project) which is comprised of residential units, commercial uses, parks and open space,
and an elemeritary school. Specifically, the Project includes a maximum of up to 1,995
residential unif:s, up to 200,000 square feet (sf.) of commercial uses, a 30 net-acre
Community Park, Neighborhood Park land, and an elementary school site.
Chapter 2, Land Use and Development Standards, shall amended from the beginning of the
Chapter through Section 2.6.4, Development Standards for General Commercial/DC High
Density Residential (GC/DC HDR) Land Use District (inclusive), and is included as Exhibit A-1
to this Resolution.
Section 2.7 of Chapter 2 shall be amended to read as follows:
Permitted Uses
Table 2-12: PErmitted Uses identifies the statutory permitting/approval requirements for
each land use in the Specific Plan area. Where a land use is not identified or this Specific
Plan is otherwise silent, provisions identified in the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance and shall
apply. Where there is uncertainty, the Community Development Director has the discretion to
make a determination on the suitability of the proposed use.
There are som� use types (e.g. Daycare Centers, Community Facilities) that are permitted in
all traditional residential and commercial zoning districts throughout the City. Although not
specifically list�d, these use types are also permitted through the same permit approval
process in all r�sidential and commercial land use districts in this Specific Plan. In addition,
those uses that: require a Minor Use Permit in traditional residential and commercial zoning
districts throughout the City are also permitted through the same permit approval process in
all residential and commercial land use districts in this Specific Plan.
Narrative descr�iptions of the respective permitted use categories are described below.
In the Park (P) land use district, allowed uses include those that are included in the Park
Master Plan for the park site.
In the School (5) land use district, allowed uses include those that are typically associated
with a public elementary school and public park, including classrooms, a multi-purpose room,
administrative offices, and parking. Allowed uses also include multi-use sports field(s) and
playground(s) that could be jointly used by the school and the City for Neighborhood Park
purposes.
Table 2.12 shall be amended to read as follows:
Table 2-12: Permitted Uses
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The first bullet under the "Convenience Stores"heading of Section 3.4.3, Special Uses and
Conditions, of Chapter 3, Design Guidelines shall be amended to read as follows:
Convenience Stores
. Shall be located along major streets for easy vehicular access and to minimize impacts
to residential uses within the Specific Plan area.
Section 3.8.2, School, of Chapter 3, Design Guidelines shall be amended to read as follows:
School
The elementary school will serve as a landmark for the Specific Plan area and will express
the overall importance of education and recreational spaces to the Dublin community.
School designs are regulated by the State of California and Dublin Unified School District.
Such requirements shall take precedent over the requirements of this Specific Plan and the
design regulation and guidelines contained herein. However, it is encouraged that the
school be designed in a manner that is compatible with the surrounding uses, access is
provided from two public streets with careful consideration on circulation patterns for pick-up
and drop-off, and opportunities for the City and School District to jointly design and utilize
play/sports fields and playground areas are provided. The overall design of the school and
associated facilities should be distinct and create a campus feel with similar architectural
features, materials, and colors.
The third paragraph of Section 4.4.2, East Gateway Plaza, of Chapter 4, Circulation and
Streetscape Design, shall be amended to read as follows:
If the property at the corner of Arnold Road and Dublin Boulevard is developed with
commercial uses, a second plaza should be incorporated between the retail buildings. This
plaza could feature a smaller water element and tables with chairs with the possibly of
outdoor eating areas for restaurants. Accent planting in pots and planters should be located
throughout the plaza to provide color. The East Gateway Plaza will be constructed
concurrent with the commercial development.
The second paragraph of Section 5.6.3, Schools, of Chapter 5, Infrastructure and Public
Services, shall be amended to read as follows:
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This Specific Plan includes an elementary school site. The proposed school site has been �
designed to include a residential overlay and would revert to the Dublin Crossing Medium
Density Residential (DC-MDR) land use district should neither a school nor a park be
constructed on the site. If this site is not developed with an elementary school, the Specific
Plan area is currently located within the service boundary of Frederiksen Elementary, Wells
Middle, and Du�lin High Schools.
The second parag�aph of Chapter 6, Public Realm, shall be amended to read as follows:
Parks and operi spaces are connected through nefinrorks of roads and multi-use
(bicycle/pedestrian) pathways, providing a range of active and passive recreation
opportunities at both community and neighborhood scales. The park and open space
system meets t�e stated land use objectives of providing a 30 net-acre Community Park
suitable for social, cultural and recreational events and a joint-use Neighborhood Park.
The following polic,ies in Chapter 6, Public Rea/m, shall be amended to read as follows:
PR Policv 6.4 — Provide 30 net usable acres of Community Park land ("Central Park") and
Neighborhood �'ark land in the Specific Plan area in addition to any open space needed for
habitat, the rea{ignment of the Iron Horse Regional Trail, or provided for private recreational
amenities and facilities.
PR Policy 6.8 — The drainage channel (now referred to as Chabot Creek) shall be allowed
within Central F'ark and is included within the 30 net-acre calculation of usable park land.
Chabot Creek �hall not be a part of the public-owned park land, but shall be owned and
maintained by �� separate entity that is acceptable to the City.
Section 6.4, Chabnt Creek Habitat Corridor, of Chapter 6, Public Rea/m, shall be amended to
read as follows:
Chabot Creek is classified as a drainage channel and riparian habitat corridor, and is
required by State and Federal regulatory permitting agencies to be preserved in its current
location to provide wildlife habitat. Chabot Creek will be owned and maintained by a
separate entity (likely a private association or other public agency such as Zone 7). The
feature is physi�ally and visually within Central Park, however the creek itself is not owned or
maintained by the City. However, future trails and recreational amenities at the top of the
creek bank (and outside any areas restricted for use by resource agencies) are within the
public park boundary.
Chabot Creek runs northeast to southwest through the park providing an excellent
opportunity at the top of the creek bank for passive recreation and education including the
potential for multi-use trails with staggered observation points integrated into a re-created
natural riparian environment.
Section 6.4.9, Chabot Creek Habitat Corridor.� Central Park Section, of Chapter 6, Public Realm,
shall be amended�o read as follows:
This section of�Chabot Creek runs through Central Park, where the habitat corridor provides
a passive-nature themed and educational amenity within the envelope of Central Park. The
corridor presenres an existing drainage channel and conveys stormwater flows through the
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site. Native riparian planting on the banks could provide suitable habitat for birds, insects-
and small animals. A walking path with occasional overlooks and educational signage could
create opportunities for bird watching and nature appreciation. Vehicular access is restricted
to authorized vehicles only. Signage indicating this restriction will be posted fencing will be
located as necessary to ensure pedestrian access only.
The exhibit below illustrates the Chabot Creek (A), a pedestrian bridge (B), and riparian
planting (C). Enhancements to Chabot Creek shall be completed by the Developer and shall
not be a part of the City's construction of Central Park.
Section 6.4.2, Chabot Creek Habitat Corridor.� G Street Section, of Chapter 6, Public Realm,
shall be amended to read as follows:
This section of Chabot Creek north of"G" Street and extending to the north edge of the
� project site will be designed as a passive open space with the creek corridor. This segment
has a more shallow profile and will also feature native riparian and other ecologically suitable
planting that will attract nesting birds, insects and other small wildlife. This section will not be
within Central Park and will be owned and maintained by separate entity (likely a private
association or other public agency such as Zone 7).
The development of this habitat corridor and open space area is the responsibility of the
Developer.
Section 6.5, Neighborhood Park, of Chapter 6, Public Realm, shall be amended to read as
follows:
A Neighborhood Park will be located within the Specific Plan area, which will be designed in
concert with the surrounding development. The actual park design process will be closely
coordinated with the Dublin Unified School District as they move forward with planning the
design of the school site. The playground(s), recreational field(s), and other amenities are
intended to be jointly-used by both the school community and the surrounding neighborhood.
Section 7.3.7, School Site Acquisition, of Chapter 7, Administration, Implementation, and
Financing, shall be amended to read as follows:
The Dublin Crossing Development Agreement between the City and the Developer stipulates
the conditions of acquiring the school site. As a condition of approval of the Large Lot
Tentative Map, the developer shall be responsible for dedicating right-of-way and
constructing all needed utility and road infrastructure to serve the school site prior to the
completion of the school construction or as determined by the City.
Financing
The acquisition costs of the school site are as stipulated in the Project Development
Agreement and the construction costs of the school facilities shall be the responsibility of
DUSD. Development of the Project shall be subject to the applicable school mitigation fees
imposed under state law.
The first sub-sections in Section 7.3.8, Parks, of Chapter 7, Administration, Implementation, and
Financing, shall be amended to read as follows:
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Responsibility
The land for 30 net-acres of Community Park land shall be offered to the City for dedication
in accordance with the Project Development Agreement. Once this offer is accepted,
maintenance of the parks will be the responsibility of the City.
Park Improvements and Dedication
The City shall c��nstruct 30 net-acres of public park facilities in accordance with the Project
Development A�reement.
With respect to the other open space, landscape, and similar facilities described in the
Specific Plan (e.g., landscaped areas, private recreational amenities, in-tract pedestrian and
bikeway systems, in-tract landscaping, detention basins), these facilities shall be constructed
by the DevelopE;r.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby adopts the following
amendments to the� Eastern Dublin Specific Plan:
The following figurE�s shall be amended so they no longer include two parcels that have been
included in the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan (APNs 986-0034-002-00, and 986-0034-006-00):
Figure 4.1, Land Use Map
Figure 4.2, Plar�ning Subareas
Figure 5-3b, Circulation System
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2015 by the following
vote: ,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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