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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso 15-01 CEQA Adndm Dublin Xing RESOLUTION NO. 15-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A CEQA ADDENDUM FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN, DUBLIN CROSSING SPECIFIC PLAN, EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 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 (Dublin Crossing Final 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 between 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, the City prepared an Initial Study which describes the proposed Amendments to the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, General Plan, Dublin Crossing Development Agreement, and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and its relation to the analysis in the Dublin Crossing EIR, dated April 21, 2015, incorporated herein by reference and attached to this resolution as Exhibit A-1, was prepared to determine if additional environmental review was required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162. Based on the Initial Study, the City determined that the potentially significant effects of the project were adequately addressed in the Dublin Crossing EIR (SCH 2012062009) and no further environmental review is required under CEQA standards; and WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15163, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for the Amendments to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Development Agreement, and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan related to the Dublin Crossing Project, as no substantial changes have been proposed to the project or the conditions under which the project will be carried out that require major revisions of the Dublin Crossing EIR. No new significant environmental impacts have been identified and no substantial increases in the severity of previously identified impacts were discovered. The project remains subject to all previously adopted mitigation measures, as applicable; and WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an Addendum, dated April 21, 2015, incorporated herein by reference and attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A-1, was prepared, which describes the Amendments to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Development Agreement, and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan related to the Dublin Crossing Project and its relation to the analysis in the Dublin Crossing EIR; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated May 12, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference, described and analyzed the Project, including the associated General Plan Amendment, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendment and Development Agreement Amendment, and CEQA Addendum, for the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the Project, including the Amendments to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Development Agreement, and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan related to the Dublin Crossing Project and the CEQA Addendum, on May 12, 2015, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Dublin Crossing EIR and CEQA Addendum, 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 of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the Addendum and Initial Study, both dated April 21, 2015 (Exhibit A-1). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution (Exhibit A) adopting an Addendum to the Dublin Crossing EIR, including the related Initial Study, for the Amendments to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Development Agreement and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan related to the Dublin Crossing Project. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of May 2015 by the following vote: AYES: Do, Bhuthimethee, Kohli NOES: Mittan ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Goel Plann ion Chairperson ATTEST: Assistant Qom unity Development Director G:IPA120151PLPA-2015-00016 Dublin Crossing GPA-SPA15.12.15 PC MtglAtt 4-PC Reso Addendum.DOC RESOLUTION NO. xx-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ADOPTING A CEQA ADDENDUM FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN, DUBLIN CROSSING SPECIFIC PLAN, EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 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 between 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, the City prepared an Initial Study 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, dated April 21, 2015, incorporated herein by reference and attached to this resolution as Exhibit A-1, was prepared to determine if additional environmental review was required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162. Based on the Initial Study, the City determined that the potentially significant effects of the project were adequately addressed in the Dublin Crossing EIR (SCH 2O12062009); and 1 EXHIBIT A TO ATTACHMENT 5 WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15163, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for the Amendments to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan related to the Dublin Crossing Project, as no substantial changes have been proposed to the project or the conditions under which the project will be carried out that require major revisions of the Dublin Crossing EIR. No new significant environmental impacts have been identified and no substantial increases in the severity of previously identified impacts were discovered. The project remains subject to all previously adopted mitigation measures, as applicable; and WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an Addendum, dated April 21, 2015, incorporated herein by reference and attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A-1, was prepared, which describes the Amendments to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan related to the Dublin Crossing Project 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, including the Amendments to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan related to the Dublin Crossing Project and the CEQA Addendum, on May 12, 2015, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard and the Planning Commission subsequently adopted Resolution XX-XX, recommending City Council adoption of 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 WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated May 12, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference, described and analyzed the 2014 DDSP Amendment, including the associated General Plan Amendment and CEQA Addendum, for the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the Project, including the Amendments to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan related to the Dublin Crossing Project and the CEQA Addendum, on , 2015, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Dublin Crossing EIR and CEQA Addendum, all above-referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony to evaluate the Project. WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15093 and the California Court of Appeals decision Communities for a Better Environment v. California Resources Agency (2002) 103 Cal. App. 4t" 98, 125, approval of the Project must be supported by a new Statement of Overriding Considerations. 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 Council has reviewed and considered the Addendum and Initial Study (Exhibit A-1) and the Statement of Overriding Considerations (Exhibit A-2) prior to taking action on the project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the CEQA Addendum, including the related Initial Study, attached as Exhibit A-1, pursuant to CEQA 2 Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 for the Amendments to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan related to the Dublin Crossing Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations attached as Exhibit A-2. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of , 2015 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk G:IPA120151PLPA-2015-00016 Dublin Crossing GPA-SPA15.12.15 PC MtglAtt 4-CC Reso Addendum.docx 3 Amendments to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and Development Agreement related to the Dublin Crossing Project (zo�5) Addendum and Initial Study City o f Dublin April i�, Zo�S ADDENDUM PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City Council has initiated a General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment study with the intent of making changes to the approved Dublin Crossing project in order to facilitate the acquisition of a �z-acre school site that can be used by both the City and the School District. In order to effectuate these changes, land use amendments are proposed to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and modifications are proposed to the Dublin Crossing Development Agreement. The details of these amendments are as follows: Dublin Crossing Specific Plan would be amended to include several land use changes that will financially benefit the Developer and allow them to transfer the school site to the City at no cost, including: • Modifying the designation of the iz acre School site to allow both school and park uses. This will allow the playground(s), recreational field(s), and other amenities to be used by both the school community as well as the residential neighborhood. • Incorporating the �.5 acre Chabot Creek into the Community Park and increase the acreage devoted to Medium Density Residential by �.5 acres. Although this will allow the Developer more flexibility in where the residential development takes place, the Specific Plan limit of �,995 residential units will not be exceeded; and • Redesignating the �3 acre "Mixed Use" site on the corner of Arnold and Dublin Boulevard to "General Commercial�DC Medium-High Density Residential", thereby removing the requirement for both the 5 acre Neighborhood Park site and a minimum of 75,00o square feet of commercial development on this parcel within the site. Minor amendments to the General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan are also needed to ensure consistency with the amended Dublin Crossing Specific Plan. In addition to the land use changes proposed above, Amendment No. � to the Development Agreement between the City and Dublin Crossing Venture LLC related to the Dublin Crossing Project includes: • Removing the requirement to provide construction funding for a 5 acre Neighborhood Park ($z.�43 million); • Removing the requirement for the final Community Benefit Payment ($�.z million); and • Including language related to the no-cost transfer of the school site from the Developer to the City. The proposed changes to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and Development Agreement will result in the delivery of the �z acre school site to the City without increasing the current maximum number of housing units (up to i,995) allowed in the project or the maximum � � Initial Study/Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and � Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) ATTACHMENT 5 F_x.A• � amount of commercial square footage allowed to be built (up to zoo,000 square feet). Additionally, the same amount of parkland will be provided, although the Neighborhood Park will now be a facility that is jointly used by both the community and the School District while the Community Park remains at 3o acres. PR_I.OR CEQA ANALYSI_S: The City Council certified a Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH zo�zo6zoo9) for the Dublin Crossing Project on November 5, zo�3 via City Council Resolution �86-i3. The Final EIR analyzed the Dublin �rossing Specific Plan, which was a plan for the orderly development of approximately �8g acres, including 8.7 acres owned by Alameda County Surplus Property Authority, an 8.g acre parcel owned by NASA, and a �7z-acre portion of the z,485-acre Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (Camp Parks). The Specific Plan addressed the future development of the project area, which includes demolition of the existing buildings and other improvements on the site and construction of a residential mixed-use project with up to �,995 single- and multi-family residential units; up to zoo,000 square feet of retail, office and�or commercial uses; a 3o acre Community Park; a 5 acre Neighborhood Park, and a �z acre elementary school site to serve approximately goo students. CURREN_T___CE_QA A_N_ALYSIS AN_D DETERM_I__N_ATION___TH_A_T_AN__ADDENDUM__IS APPROPRIATE_ FOR__THIS PROJ ECT: In order to determine if there were any significant environmental impacts that were present with the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Development Agreement and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project (zo�5) that were not already addressed (and mitigated if necessary) in the Dublin Crossing FEIR, an Initial Study was completed. The Initial Study, dated April z�, z.oi5 and incorporated herein by reference, determined that the potentially significant effects of the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project (zoi5) were adequately addressed in the Dublin �rossing FEIR, and that no substantial changes are proposed with the current Project or the conditions under which the Project will be undertaken that require revisions of the previous environmental documents. Based on the Initial Study, this Addendum has been prepared, which notes the difference in the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project (zo�5) and the previous project approvals, which CEQA impacts were addressed in the certified Dublin Crossing FEIR. The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Development Agreement and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project (zo�5) does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area, substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development, or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEIR certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification, the circulation system remains the same, the number of allowable residential units has not increased, the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased, and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. NO SUBSEQU_E__NT R__EVIEW_IS REQUIRED_PER_CEQA GUID_ELINES SECTION i5�6z_: �� z : Initial Study/Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) Pursuant to Section �5�6z of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, no subsequent environmental analysis shall be prepared for the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Development Agreement, and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project (zo�5), as no substantial changes have been proposed with the Project or the conditions under which the Project will be undertaken which require revisions to the previous environmental documents. No new significant environmental impacts have been identified and no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified impacts has been discovered. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section �5�64, with minor technical amendments and clarifications as outlined in this Addendum, the Dublin Crossing FEIR will continue to adequately address the significant environmental impacts of the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Development Agreement and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project (zo�5). CONCLUSION: The City prepared an Initial Study in connection with the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Development Agreement and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project (zo�5). Based on the Initial Study, the City prepared an Addendum to the Dublin Crossing FEIR. As provided in Section �5i64, the Addendum need not be circulated for public review, but shall be considered with the previous environmental documents before making a decision on the proposed project. The Initial Study is included below and the previous environmental documents are available for review in the Community Development Department at the City of Dublin, �oo Civic Plaza, Dublin, California. 3 Initial Study/Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) � INITIAL STUDY This Initial Study has been prepared in accord with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (�EQA) and CEQA Guidelines. It assesses the potential environmental impacts of implementing the proposed project described below and whether those impacts are adequately addressed in prior environmental reviews for the site. The Initial Study consists of a completed environmental checklist and a brief explanation of the environmental topics addressed in the checklist. �. Project Title: General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project (zoi5) z. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Dublin Community Development Department �oo Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 9456$ 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner Community Development Department �925) 833-66i o 4. Project Location: Approximately �8g acres bound generally by 5tn Street to the north, Scarlett Drive to the west, Dublin Boulevard to the south, and Arnold Road to the east. APNs g86-000i-oo�- �5 (partial), g86-oo34-ooz-oo, and g86-oo34-006-00 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Dublin Community Development Department ioo Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 6. General/Specific Plan Designation: Dublin Crossing Specific Plan 7. Zoning: Dublin Crossing Zoning District 8. Surroundin land uses and settin : LOCATION ZONING GENERAL PLAN LAND USE CURRENT USE OF PROPERTY North Ag Public Lands Camp Parks South PD High Density Residential and Campus Office Residential Apartments(Transit Center) East PD Campus Office Business Park PD and Medium-High Density Residential and Combination of uses including West Light Retail/Office, apartments,service commercial,and Industrial Business Park�lndustrial and Outdoor retail uses Storage g� � � � Initial Study/Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) g. Other Public Agencies: None �o Other public agencies who may rely on this CEQA document: Grading and Building permits (City of Dublin) Sewer and water connections (DSRSD) Encroachment permits (City of Dublin) Notice of Intent(State Water Resources Control Board) Project Description The Dublin Crossing project site includes approximately �8g acres of land that are divided between the following property owners: �39 acres owned by the United States Army, 8.7 acres owned by the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority, and approximately 4i.9 acres owned by Dublin Crossing Venture LLC. The project area is shown below. Figure �: Vicinity Map sr �� a� � �'� �� :.,�` � _ �� _ � �� °�� . e: � �. , � � Ps �? � „ ,�,n,.� ` '' . ` ;, �..-�,�..::. � 2. �: e .�� 4� a .. .�w ` ��°' y p YF�ci.t�.,. I r St ,'�?.�, ..� . � x .k � r 4 7, e i .,! ' = K . s � "� � I . y � � „c j� ' � ��' � �� £ f � � r. �;� , _..' �rt � ..::v.Y a%�Po , N� �„4�14.9 '�. ... R� �� - .. . . ; ... y � . .., :.� e ...�, '.- .� �i "" f !�" .�( . ...,.. ..... . . . .. " .'. .:-� After several years of planning, analysis, and negotiations, on November 5, zo�3, the City Council approved the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan (DCSP) and associated implementation actions. The Specific Plan outlined the future development of the project area, which includes demolition of the existing buildings and other improvements on the site and construction of a residential mixed-use project with up to �,995 single- and multi-family residential units; up to zoo,000 square feet of retail, office and/or commercial uses; a 3o acre Community Park; a 5 acre Neighborhood Park, and a �z acre school site to serve approximately goo students. 5 Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) In addition to the DCSP, amendments were a{�proved to the General Plan, the Dublin Zoning Ordinance, and Zoning Map to implement the Specific Plan. The project approvals also included the certification of the Dublin Crossing Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The approval actions by the City Council were formalized in Resolutions �86-�3 (EIR certification) and �87-i3 (Specific Plan approval and General Plan amendments) as well as Ordinances o7-�3 (Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map changes) and o8-�3 (Development Agreement approval). The Dublin Crossing project includes a iz-acre school site that the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) intends to use for a future school that can accommodate up to goo students. However, funding for new school construction is extremely limited. Despite the best efforts of our State legislative representative last year, a state ballot measure for school construction was not placed on the November zo�4 ballot, and no solutions have been proposed by Governor Brown to bridge the construction funding gap that exists between the resources local districts have to build new facilities and the actual costs to build new schools. The lack of funding support from the State means that local school districts, like DUSD, need to find alternative solutions to the now-broken State model that has funded school construction over the years. In zoi4, City Staff approached SunCal to discuss options for the City to obtain the �z-acre school site in an effort to assist DUSD. After much discussion and negotiation, SunCal and City Staff reached agreement on tentative deal terms that would allow the transfer of the future school site to the City at no cost in exchange for modifications to the entitlements for the Dublin Crossing project. The proposed changes to the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan and Development Agreement will result in the delivery of the �z acre school site to the City without increasing the current maximum number of housing units (up to �,995) allowed in the project or the maximum amount of commercial square footage allowed to be built (up to zoo,000 square feet). Additionally, the same amount of parkland will be provided, although the Neighborhood Park will now be a facility that is jointly used by both the community and the School District while the Community Park remains at 3o acres (Attachment�). The following is a description of the land use changes and modifications to the Development Agreement: General Pl_an and Specific Plan Amendments Under the proposal agreed to by City Staff and SunCal, the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan would be amended to include several land use changes that will financially benefit the Developer and allow them to transfer the school site to the City at no cost, including: • Modifying the designation of the �z acre School site to allow both school and park uses. This will allow the playground(s), recreational field(s), and other amenities to be used by both the school community as well as the residential neighborhood. • Incorporating the �.5 acre Chabot Creek into the Community Park and increase the acreage devoted to Medium Density Residential by �.5 acres. Although this will allow the Developer more flexibility in where the residential development takes place, the Specific Plan limit of �,995 residential units will not be exceeded; and • Redesignating the �3 acre "Mixed Use" site on the corner of Arnold and Dublin Boulevard to "General Commercial/DC Medium-High Density Residential", thereby removing the requirement for both the 5 acre Neighborhood Park site and a minimum of 75,00o square feet of commercial development on this parcel within the site. Attachment � illustrates the revised Conceptual Land Use Plan 6 Initial Study/Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zo�5) Eastern Dublin_Specific Plan Amen_dments A cleanup item to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan figures is included, which will ensure that there is consistency on all figures in all documents between the boundaries of the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area. The figures being modified are Figure 4.i (Land Use Plan), Figure 4.z (Planning Subareas), and Figure 5-3b (Circulation System) Amendment_No._� to_the Dublin__Crossing Development Agree_ment Under the proposal agreed to by City Staff and SunCal, the Development Agreement would be amended to: • Remove the requirement to provide construction funding for a 5 acre Neighborhood Park ($z.�43 million); • Remove requirement for the final Community Benefit Payment ($�.z million); and • Include language related to the no-cost transfer of the school site from the Developer to the City. �� 7 Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) Environmental Checklist Environmental Factors Potentially Affected by the Project The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Aesthetics Agricultural Resources Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Geology/ Soils Hazards & Hazardous Hydrology/Water Land Use/ Planning Materials Quality Mineral Resources Noise Population/ Housing Public Services Recreation Transportation � Traffic Utilities/ Service Mandatory Findings of Significance Systems Instructions I. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question (see Attachment A: Source List). A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that any effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. �. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated: applies where incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact."The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level. �. Earlier Analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, Program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section i5o63(c)(3)(D). In this case, the checklist entry will be "No New Impact" and a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets: � � � Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and � Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) a. Earlier analysis used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review. b. Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c. The conclusion of"No New Impact" in this Initial Study means that there are no new or substantially more severe significant environment impacts that those identified in the Dublin Crossing EIR and no other standards for subsequent or supplemental environmental review under CEQA are met. �} Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): �. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? X b) Substantially damage scenic resources,including but not limited to trees,rock outcroppings,and historic buildings X within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality X of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare,which would X adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Discussion The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development, or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEI R certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts on aesthetics�visuai resources beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. 2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES AND FORESTRY RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects,lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model(t997)prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources,including timberland,are significant environmental effects,lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state's inventory of forest land,including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project;and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring X Program of the California Resources Agency,to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use,or a x Williamson Act contract? c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of forest land(as defined in Public Resources Code Section izzzo(g)), timberland(as defined by Public Resources Code section X 4526)or timberland zoned Timberland Production(as defined by Government Code section 5��o4(g))? d) Result in loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to x non-forest uses? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment,which due x ��a Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zo�5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts Issues(and Supporting information Sources): to their location or nature,could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? Discussion The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zo�5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development,or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEIR certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts on agricultural or forestry resources beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. 3. AIR QUALITY. Where available,the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air X quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or x projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air X quality standard(including releasing emissions,which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant x concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of X people? Discussion The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development, or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEIR certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased, and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts on air quality beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect,either directly or through habitat modifications,on any species identified as a candidate, x sensitive,or special-status species in local or regional plans, policies,or regulations,or by the California Department of Fish � �j Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin�rossing Project(zoi5) � Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or x regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including,but not limited to,marsh,vernal pool,coastal,etc.) X through direct removal,filling, hydrological interruption,or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with X established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors,or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources,such as a tree preservation policy or X ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan,or X other approved local,regional,or state habitat conservation plan? Discussion The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zo�5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development,or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEIR certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased, and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts on biological resources beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines section x i5o64.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an x archaeological resource pursuantto section i5o64•5•' c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological X resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains,including those interred outside X of formal cemeteries? Discussion The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan n � �� m��, �� z Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless LessThan No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development, or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEI R certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts on cultural resources beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss,injury,or death involving: a) Rupture of a known earthquake fault,as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other x substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 4z? b) Strong seismic ground shaking? X c) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? x d) Landslides? X e) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? x f) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable,or that would become unstable as a result of the project,and x potentially result in on-or off-site landslide,lateral spreading, subsidence,liquefaction or collapse? g) Be located on expansive soil,as defined in Table i8-i-B of the Uniform Building Code(i994),creating substantial risks to life X or property? h) Have soiis incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems X where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater. Discussion The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zo�5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development,or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEIR certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts on geology and soils beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. 7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project: a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions,either directly or X indirectly,that may have a significant impact on the �� e73 � Initial Study(Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and � Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan,policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse x gases? Discussion The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zo�5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development,or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEIR certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts related to greenhouse gas emissions beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. 8. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use,or disposal of hazardous X materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions X involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,substances,or waste within'/4 mile of an x existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code x Section 6596z.5 and,as a result,would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?(V.i3) e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,where such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of a public airport or public use airport,would the project result in a X safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working X in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation X plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,including where wildlands x are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are � � �q Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zot5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): intermixed with wildlands? Discussion The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development, or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEI R certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts related to hazards or hazardous materials beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR, and therefore no new impacts would result. 9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge x requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local ground water table level(for example,the production x rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,including through the alteration of the course of a X stream or river,in a manner,which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-or off-site. d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river,or substantially increase the rate or amount of X surface runoff in a manner,which would result in flooding on- or off-site. e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems X or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? X g) Place housing within a ioo-year flood-hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate X Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a ioo-year flood-hazard area structures,which X would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of X the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche,tsunami,or mudflow? X � � � � �, Initial Study/Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,�and � Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Discussion All future construction will need to comply with the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board as well as all City of Dublin stormwater treatment and water quality requirements. The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(ZOiS)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development,or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEIR certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts related to hydrology and water quality beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. io. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? X b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy,or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project(including, but not limited to the general plan,specific plan,local coastal x program,or zoning ordinance)adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable Habitat Conservation Plan or x Natural Community Conservation Plan? Discussion The Dublin Crossing Specific Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5)are in conformance with the General Plan,as amended,and the City's other specific plans,as appropriate. There is no adopted Habitat Conservation or Natural Community Conservation Plan anywhere in the�ity of Dublin. The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development, or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEI R certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts related to land use and planning beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EI R,and therefore no new impacts would result. ��. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the x state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, X specific plan,or other land use plan? , ��,�� . � � � rG Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless LessThan No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Discussion There are no known mineral resources within the City of Dublin or designated in the General Plan or other land use plan, and therefore there would be no impact. �2. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise x ordinance or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground X borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? c) Substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the x project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the x project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,where such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of a public airport or public use airport,would the project expose people x residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the project expose people residing or working in the project area X to excessive noise levels? Discussion The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development,or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEI R certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts related to noise beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. �3. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area,either directly(for example, by proposing new homes and X businesses)or indirectly(for example,through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing X elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people,necessitating the X construction of replacement housing elsewhere? ,�.� � � � � � �� ,�� Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Speafic Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): Discussion The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zo�5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development,or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEIR certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts related to population and housing beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EI R,and therefore no new impacts would result. i4. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities or need for new or physical altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts,in order to maintain acceptable service ratios,response times,or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? X b) Police protection? X c) Schools? x d) Parks? X e) Other public facilities? X Discussion New construction projects are required to comply with applicable building,safety,and fire codes,fund on-and off-site improvements,and contribute to the City's public facilities fees commensurate with the type,size and scope of the project. The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development,or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEI R certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the amount of parkland provided with the project satisfies the requirements of the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts related to public services beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. 15. RECREATION. Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical X deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an x adverse physical effect on the environment? Discussion m �, � . � �� ..�,�,,�� r�3 Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts Issues(and Supporting Information Sources): The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zo�5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development,or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEIR certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the amount of parkland provided with the project satisfies the requirements of the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts related to recreation beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. �6. TRANSPORTATION�TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Conflict with an applicable plan,ordinance,or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system,taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non-motorized X travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections,streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths,and mass transit? b) �onflict with an applicable congestion management program, including,but not limited to level of service standards and travel demand measures,or other standards established by X the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that result in X substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature(for example,sharp curves or dangerous intersections)or X incompatible uses(for example,farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? X f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans,or programs supporting regarding public transit,bicycle,or pedestrian facilities, or x otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities? Discussion The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development, or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEI R certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts related to public services beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. �, , �,.. � �.�, � �� ,��, �rj Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5) � �6. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable x Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing X facilities,the construction or which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities,the X construction of which could cause significant environmental effects d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources,or are new or x expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider,which serves or may serve the project that it has X adequate capacity to serve the project projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to X accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal,state,and local statutes and regulations X related to solid waste? Discussion New construction is required to contribute to the City's impact fees to fund public service infrastructure commensurate with the type,size,and scope of the new construction. The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zo�5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development, or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin Crossing FEI R certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the n�mber of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any impacts related to utilities and service systems beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result. i7. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. Does the project: a) Have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels,threaten to eliminate a plant or animal X community,reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of�alifornia history or prehistory? b) Have impacts that are individually limited,but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the X incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of the past projects,the effects zo Initial Study�Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zo�5) of other current projects,and the effects of probable future projects.) c) Have environmental effects,which will cause substantial x adverse effects on human beings,either directly or indirectly? Discussion The General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zoi5)does not modify the maximum development potential within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area,substantively modify any land use districts or designations in order to allow more development or a higher intensity of development, or introduce any new project attributes that were not present at the time the original project was analyzed and the Dublin�rossing FEI R certified. The change in location of the future neighborhood park is not a substantial modification,the amount of parkland provided with the project satisfies the requirements of the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan,the circulation system remains the same,the number of allowable residential units has not increased,the amount of allowable commercial square footage has not increased,and the number of students expected to be served by the school has not changed. Therefore,the project would not have any beyond those already analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR,and therefore no new impacts would result,no additional environmental degradation would take place,no new cumulatively considerable impacts would be caused,and no new environmental effects not already studied would be present. ��u� � z� � Initial Study/Addendum for the General Plan,Dublin Crossing Specific Plan,and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments related to the Dublin Crossing Project(zo�5) �� }�' ' 1 ��- h{; � �` ' �,n��"r",�� ,� iyk.y'=3N ;� ,.�: .�".� �- � "'� � '` �' `�?�' �r�inJ�aimiH�b�i 4m�'w,�a�� f ��. 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The City Council has balanced the benefits of the 2013 Dublin Crossing Specific Plan project (Project) to the City of Dublin against the significant adverse impacts identified in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that cannot be reduced to less than significant through feasible mitigations or alternatives. Pursuant to Section 15093, the City Council determined that the benefits of the Project outweighed the adverse impacts as part of its resolution certifying the EIR and adopting environmental findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations on November 5, 2013 (via Resolution 186-13). The City Council is now considering the environmental impacts of the project as revised by the amendments to the General Plan, Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, Crossing Development Agreement and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan in reaching its decision to approve the Revised Project. A CEQAAddendum, dated April 21, 2015 has been prepared that documents that there are no new or substantially more severe significant impacts resulting from the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan Amendment (2015) — Revised Project— as compared to the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan Project (2013) — Original Project. Even with mitigation, the City Council recognized that implementation of the Revised Project carries with it unavoidable adverse environmental effects as identified in the EIR. The City Council specifically finds that to the extent the identified significant adverse impacts for the Project are not reduced to acceptable levels through feasible mitigation or alternatives, there are specific economic, social, land use and other considerations that support approval of the Revised Project. 2. Siqnificant Unavoidable Adverse Impacts. The following significant unavoidable air quality and traffic impacts are associated with the Revised Project as identified in the EIR. Short-term Construction Air Quality — The proposed project would result in future short- term air quality impacts associated with construction activities, including grading, operation of equipment, and demolition of existing structures within the project area. The BAAQMD requires the construction mitigation measures to be implemented at all construction sites, regardless of size. However, as the proposed project would facilitate future development and generate construction emissions that could potentially exceed BAAQMD thresholds, a significant unavoidable impact would occur. (Impact 3.2-1.) Lonq-term Operational Air Quality —The total unmitigated operational emissions associated with buildout of the proposed project would exceed the BAAQMD thresholds for ROG, NOx, PM10, and PM2.5. With application of the measures/design features regarding area and mobile source emissions within the Specific Plan, operational 1 ATTACHMENT 5 ��( .p•2„ emissions would still exceed the thresholds for ROG, NOx, and PM10. The proposed project could also result in exposure of sensitive land use in excess of applicable Toxic Air Contaminant standards, even with mitigation. Therefore, these would be considered significant and unavoidable impacts. (Impacts 3.2-3, 3.2-5.) Lonq-term Operational Impacts to Freeway Ramps — The proposed project would result in a significant impact to the following freeway ramps: Southbound Hacienda Drive to I- 580 Eastbound On-ramp under project and cumulative conditions and Southbound Tassajara Road to I-580 Westbound On-ramp under cumulative conditions. Mitigation measures 3.12-7 would require modification of the ramp metering rates so that more vehicles could access the freeway. However, the freeway ramps are operated by Caltrans, which sets metering rates based on overall operations in the freeway corridor. As the cities surrounding the I-580 corridor continue to build out and additional parallel east/west connectors such as the Stoneridge Drive and Dublin Boulevard extensions are completed, it is likely that the ramp meter rates would change over time to accommodate the demand on both the freeway ramps and freeway segments. Because the future metering rates cannot be predicted with certainty, the project impacts to freeway ramps would be considered a significant and unavoidable impact. (Impact 3.12- 7.) 3. Overridinq Considerations. The City Council has carefully considered each impact in reaching its decision to approve the Revised Project. The City Council now balances those unavoidable impacts against its benefits, and hereby determines that the unavoidable impacts are outweighed by the benefits of the Revised Project as further set forth below. Any one of these benefits is sufficient to justify approval of the Revised Project. The substantial evidence supporting the various benefits can be found in the record as a whole. The Revised Project will facilitate development of an infill area, fully served by public utilities, and convenient to major arterials, services, BART and public transit. The Revised Project includes medium and medium-high density residential and commercial uses to make more efficient use of its infill location and proximity to transit facilities. The Revised Project will allow the City to assist the School District in acquiring a site for a school in the project area to serve the community. The Revised Project includes design standards for residential and commercial uses as well as streetscapes that will result in an attractive and vibrant community. The Revised Project emphasizes higher density, compact development patterns appropriate to its location near the BART station and the Iron Horse Trail where a diverse mix of uses would be readily accessible through alternative transport modes. It also emphasizes pedestrian level development where walking and bicycling would be safe, feasible alternatives to automobile trips within the Project area and to or from nearby neighborhoods, transit and commercial uses. Development standards and design guidelines provide measures for ensuring attractive, visually appealing development of private projects and public spaces. 2 The Revised Project includes a significant residential component that will assist the City in meeting its Housing Element RHNA goals. The potential housing will be at densities complementary to existing residential and non-residential uses in the area. The Project will also provide funding for future construction and maintenance of a 30-acre community park and 5-acre joint-use neighborhood park. This amount of parkland and funding exceeds what the Project would otherwise be required to provide. The Project provides an elementary school site. In addition, the developers will contribute $17.5 million to the City for use on municipal capital projects and other benefits as part of the Development Agreement relating to the Project. The Project includes the potential for up to 200,000 square feet of revenue producing commercial development that will create new jobs and sales and property taxes. The Project is also expected to have a fiscally beneficial impact on the City's financial and services resources, estimated by the City's financial consultant to be a net benefit of over $100,000 annually upon full build out. Future development of the site will provide construction employment and permanent employment opportunities for Dublin residents. The Project provides an effective means to implement the City's objectives for the area, as described in the Specific Plan and EIR. For all of the above reasons, the benefits of the Revised Project outweigh its significant unavoidable air quality and traffic impacts. 2438727.1 3