HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 71-15 Parks & Rec Master Plan CEQA RESOLUTION NO. 71 - 15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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ADOPTING A CEQA ADDENDUM TO THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE
PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN (2015)
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin prepared a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) that
establishes goals, long-term policies and standards to guide in the acquisition, development and
management of Dublin's future trails, park sites, and recreational facilities within the existing City
limits; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan plans for development in
accordance with build-out of the City's General Plan, is consistent with the permitted land uses and
standards of the Dublin General Plan, and includes policies to achieve the goals of the City of Dublin
to provide parks, recreational facilities, and community services to the public; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) was originally adopted in 1994 and
was updated in 2004 and 2006. The 2015 document is a refinement to previous versions, but it does
not identify new park site locations or propose the construction of any specific recreational facilities;
and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) is available and on file in the
Community Development Department and Parks and Community Services Department; and
WHEREAS, The City prepared an Initial Study, dated April 21, 2015, to determine whether there
could be significant environmental impacts occurring as a result of this project beyond or different
from those already addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan (2004), which was adopted by the City Council on March 16, 2004 (via
Resolution 48-04, incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the City of Dublin prepared an Initial
Study to determine if additional environmental review was required for the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan (2015) beyond the prior Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Initial Study determined
that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. (2015) would not require major revisions to the previous
Mitigated Negative Declaration because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) would not
have new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified significant effects. Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) does not identify
any new park sites, specifically identify the construction of any new facilities, or include any new
policies that are substantively different than those in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
(2004), the impacts and appropriate mitigations are the same and no new mitigations are required.
Furthermore, the Initial Study determined that there was no change in circumstances that would
result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously
identified significant effects because no new or unanticipated circumstances have developed since
the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 and based on the Initial Study, dated
April 21, 2015, the City prepared an Addendum to the prior CEQA documents. The Addendum, with
its supporting Initial Study, are attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, which is incorporated herein
by reference and which describes the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) and its relation to the
analysis in the previous environmental documents; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated May 19, 2015, and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) and CEQA Addendum for the
City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan (2015) and CEQA Addendum, on May 19, 2015, at which time all interested
parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Initial Study and CEQA Addendum, all above-
referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony to evaluate the Project; and
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.
4th 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 dated April 21, 2015 (Exhibit A) and the Statement of Overriding
Considerations (Exhibit B) 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, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections
15162 and 15164 for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby adopt the Statement of
Overriding Considerations attached as Exhibit B.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th day of May, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Wehrenberg, and Mayor Haubert
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None A
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Reso No. 71-15, Adopted 5-19-15, Item 6.3 Page 2 of 2
Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015)
Addendum and Initial Study
City of Dublin
April 21,2015
ADDENDUM
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Dublin has prepared a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) that establishes goals,
long-term policies and standards to guide in the acquisition, development and management of Dublin's
future trails, park sites, and recreational facilities within the existing City limits. The Parks and Recreation
Master Plan plans for development in accordance with build-out of the City's General Plan. The document
was originally adopted in 1994 and was updated in 2004 and 2006. The 2015 document is a refinement to
previous versions that incorporates updated population data, park and facility inventory, and description
of future park and facility needs to continue to meet the established City standards.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan guides decisions regarding the delivery of services and programs,
and the expenditure of funds for operations, park maintenance, and capital improvements. The Master
Plan provides policy direction on these topics and also includes an inventory of existing parks sites and an
assessment of future park and facility needs. The Master Plan identifies the types of future facilities needs
and identifies some potential general locations in which those facilities could be accommodated, but the
Master Plan does not identify specific future parks sites or include any modifications to the existing land
use designations for any property. The Master Plan also explains existing and future park maintenance
needs and funding mechanisms for park development.
The Master Plan is but one of the City of Dublin's policy planning documents. It is used in conjunction with
the General Plan, the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, Dublin Crossing
Specific Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and other applicable documents. The General Plan
identifies the Parks and Recreation Master Plan as the primary document for quantifying the City's need
for recreational facilities.
PRIOR CEQAANALYSIS:
The City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan (2004) on March 16, 2004 (via Resolution 48-04). This MND tiered off of several previous
environmental documents, including:
1. Final Schaefer Ranch Environmental Impact Report(SCH 95033070)(1996)
2. City of Dublin General Plan(1985, updated to 2002)
3. Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report.(SCH 91103064)
(1994)
4. Dublin Crossing Specific Plan EIR(SCH 2012062009)
5. Downtown Dublin Specific Plan EIR(SCH 20100022005)
6. East Dublin Properties, Stage 1 Development Plan and Annexation DSEIR(2002)
Initial Study/Addendum for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)
CURRENT CEQA ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION THAT AN ADDENDUM IS APPROPRIATE FOR THIS
PROJECT:
In order to determine if there were any significant environmental impacts that were present with the Parks
and Recreation Master Plan (2015) that were not already addressed (and mitigated if necessary) in the
previous environmental documents, an Initial Study was completed. The Initial Study, dated April 21, 2015
and incorporated herein by reference, determined that the potentially significant effects of the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan (2015) were adequately addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)
for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2004), 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 Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) and the previous project approvals
which CEQA impacts were addressed in the previously-adopted MND.
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) does not identify any new park sites, specifically identify the
construction of any new facilities, or include any new policies that are substantively different than those in
the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004). The 2015 Master Plan identifies two new park types
(the singular "Community Park" type was divided into two categories "Active Community Park" and
"Natural Community Park" and also created a "Downtown Plaza" park type), identified standards for the
future development of new parks, updates the standards for how many recreational amenities of various
types should be in Dublin's park system, and updates the goals and policies of the 2004 version. The 2015
Master Plan also updates the City's population projections and accurately describes the City's current park
and recreational facility inventory. The 2015 Master Plan does not specifically identify any new park sites,
but rather identifies the general area in which they may be accommodated in the future. Any future land
use changes shall be subject to CEQA review at the time the change is proposed and considered.
NO SUBSEQUENT REVIEW IS REQUIRED PER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162:
Pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, no subsequent
environmental analysis shall be prepared for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015), 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 15164, with minor technical amendments and clarifications as
outlined in this Addendum,the previous environmental documents will continue to adequately address the
significant environmental impacts of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015).
CONCLUSION:
The City prepared an Initial Study in connection with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015); based
on the Initial Study, the City prepared an Addendum to the previous CEQA documents. As provided in
Section 15164, 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, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California.
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INITIAL STUDY
This Initial Study has been prepared in accord with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) 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.
1. Project Title: Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015)
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Dublin
Community Development Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner
Community Development Department
(925) 833-6610
4. Project Location: Citywide
5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Dublin
Paul McCreary, Parks&Community Services Director
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
6. General/Specific Plan Designation: Various, Citywide
7.Zoning: Various, Citywide
8. Surrounding land uses and setting: Various, Citywide
9. Other Public Agencies: None
to Other public agencies whose approval is required:
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)
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Project Description
Background
Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015)that establishes goals, long-term policies and standards to guide
in the acquisition, development and management of Dublin's future trails, park sites,and recreational
facilities within the existing City limits. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan plans for development in
accordance with build-out of the City's General Plan. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan was originally
adopted in 1994 and was updated in 2004 and 2006. The 2015 document is a refinement to previous
versions, but it does not identify new park site locations or propose the construction of any specific
recreational facilities.
The Master Plan is but one of the City of Dublin's policy planning documents. It is used in conjunction with
the General Plan, the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, Dublin Crossing
Specific Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and other applicable documents. The General Plan
identifies the Parks and Recreation Master Plan as the primary document for quantifying the City's need
for recreational facilities.
The City of Dublin, as the Lead Agency, has prepared this Initial Study to assess the potential
environmental effects of the adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015). This analysis is
intended to satisfy the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and to provide
the City with accurate information for project review.
Population, Demographics and Growth
The City of Dublin, along with the entire Tri-Valley region, continues to experience population growth.
From a population of approximately 14,300 in 1982,the City of Dublin has grown to a resident population
of 51,784 in 2015 (not including group quarters) per the California Department of Finance. At full build out
of the City in 2040 as envisioned by the General Plan, the resident population is expected to be 75,000.
The population growth since 1982 can be attributed to the annexation and development of the Eastern
Dublin General Plan area,the Schaefer Ranch General Plan Area, new development planned for in the
Dublin Crossing Planning Area, additional development planned in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan
area,and build-out of approved developments and infill growth including residential areas around the
City's two BART stations. This projected increase over the next twenty-five years will affect recreational
facilities and programs.
Dublin's Existing Park System
The City of Dublin has 19 parks, 5 deeded park sites, and 6 school parks and City-owned open space areas
that account for nearly 233 acres of dedicated open space and developed park land. In addition the City
has over 57 acres of undeveloped parkland that has either been offered for dedication by landowners or
acquired by the City.
Community Parks include:
• Dublin Sports Grounds, Civic Center, and Library,
• Dublin Community Swim Center,
• Dougherty Hills Dog Park,
• Shannon Park and Community Center,
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• Fallon Sports Park
• Emerald Glen Park and Aquatic Center,
• Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space
• Dublin Historic Park and Heritage Center, and
• Three future Community Parks — two in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area and one at Dublin
Crossing.
Neighborhood Parks and Squares include:
• Schaefer Ranch,
• Kolb Park,
• Alamo Creek Park,
• Ted Fairfield Park,
• Mape Memorial Park,
• Bray Commons,
• Dolan Park,
• Passtempo Park,
• Positano Hills Park
• Stagecoach Park,
• Piazza Sorrento,
• Devaney Square,and
• Ten future Neighborhood Parks that have been identified on the General Plan land use map.
Several school parks within Dublin are also classified as City parks, and these include Dublin High School
and Wells Middle School as Community Parks, and Dublin, Frederiksen, Murray and Nielsen Elementary
School as Neighborhood Parks.
Dublin's Future Park System
In addition to the zgo acres noted above of dedicated open space, developed park land, and undeveloped
parkland that has either been offered for dedication by landowners or acquired by the City, the City also
has 73.5 acres of future park land that has been identified as such in the General Plan, but that has not yet
been acquired or improved by the City. In all, the City has a total of 365.5 acres of existing and planned
park acreage.
Exhibit 1 depicts the location of existing and proposed park facilities, school parks, bicycle and regional
trails, and other recreational facilities available to the City of Dublin. These facilities are dispersed
throughout the community to provide efficient recreational opportunities to all residents.
A majority of Dublin's future trails, parks sites, and recreational facilities are proposed to be located in
areas that are not yet developed. The primary need for the parks arises when residential development is
completed and there are new residents to use the facilities.
Although precise sites are not yet known to meet the need for additional park land at buildout,the Master
Plan identifies areas in which potential future sites could exist, as noted below in Table 1. However, the
environmental analysis for changing the land use designations of any future sites to park land will be
completed at the time any General Plan Amendment is processed.
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Table 1: Bridging the Gap—Identifying Future Potential Acquisitions
Existing and Planned Park Acreage 363.5 acres
Total Park Acreage Need at General 375 acres
Plan buildout(75,000 residents)
Deficit -11.5 acres
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Sub-Area 3 10.75 acres Natural Community
Park
Wallis Ranch Public/Semi Public Parcel 1.90 acres Active Community Park
TBD 0.50-0.75 acres Downtown Plaza
South of Dublin Boulevard between 2.0 acres Neighborhood Square
Tassajara and Fallon Roads
Expansion of Community Park on Chen 5.o acres Active Community Park
Property
Historic Park Expansion to DH PA 0.90 acres Active Community Park
Property
Total of Potential Future sites zi +/-acres
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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
1. 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.
4. "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.
5. 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 15o63(c)(3)(D). In this case,the checklist entry will be "No New Impact"and a discussion
should identify the following on attached sheets:
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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.
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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
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and because all site-specific analysis will take place when a new
site is identified,the project would not have any impacts on aesthetics/visual resources beyond those already analyzed
in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not identified specifically in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
z. 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(1997)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 12220(g)),
timberland(as defined by Public Resources Code section X
4526)or timberland zoned Timberland Production(as defined
by Government Code section 51104(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
to their location or nature,could result in conversion of X
Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land
to non-forest use?
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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
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no sites with agriculture and/or forestry
resources would be affected,the project would not have any impacts on agriculture and/or forestry resources beyond
those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not identified specifically in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
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
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect air
quality,the project would not have any impacts on air quality beyond those already analyzed in the previous
environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not identified specifically in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
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,
sensitive,or special-status species in local or regional plans, X
policies,or regulations,or by the California Department of Fish
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 X
(including,but not limited to,marsh,vernal pool,coastal,etc.)
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New
Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources):
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
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect biological
resources,the project would not have any impacts on biological resources beyond those already analyzed in the
previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
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
15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an X
archaeological resource pursuant to section 15064.5?
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
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect cultural
resources,the project would not have any impacts on cultural resources beyond those already analyzed in the previous
environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
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 X
issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than No Impact/
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New
Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources):
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of
Mines and Geology Special Publication 42?
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 18-1-B of the
Uniform Building Code(1994),creating substantial risks to life X
or property?
h) Have soils 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
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect geology
and/or soils,the project would not have any impacts on geology and/or soils beyond those already analyzed in the
previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions,either directly or
indirectly,that may have a significant impact on the X
environment?
b) Conflict with an applicable plan,policy or regulation adopted
for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse X
gases?
Discussion
Impacts related to Greenhouse Gas Emissions were not analyzed in any of the prior environmental documents.
However,because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or
recreational facilities that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that
would generate greenhouse gas emissions,the vehicular trips would not increase beyond already anticipated in the
General Plan and the vehicular emissions generated would not increase as a result of project implementation.
The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
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Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources):
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'/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 65962.5 and,as a result,would it create a significant
hazard to the public or the environment?(V.13)
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
intermixed with wildlands?
Discussion
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect hazards
and/or hazardous materials,the project would not have any impacts on hazards and/or hazardous materials beyond
those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
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 X
would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the
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local ground water table level(for example,the production
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 100-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 loo-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
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.
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect
hydrology or water quality,the project would not have any impacts on hydrology or water quality beyond those already
analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
10. 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?
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c) Conflict with any applicable Habitat Conservation Plan or
Y PP X
Natural Community Conservation Plan?
Discussion
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)is in conformance with the General Plan and all of the City's specific plans.
There is no adopted Habitat Conservation or Natural Community Conservation Plan anywhere in the City of Dublin.
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect land use
and planning,the project would not have any impacts on land use and planning beyond those already analyzed in the
previous environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
t1. 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?
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.
12. 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?
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Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts
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Discussion
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect noise,the
project would not have any impacts beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and
therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
13. 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?
Discussion
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)will not add new population to the area nor will it displace any housing,
therefore no new impacts will result.
14. 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.
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect public
services,the project would not have any impacts beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental
documents,and therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
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Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources):
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
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)will not result in the increased use of existing public recreation facilities,
nor cause the need for new facilities,therefore no new impacts will result.
i6. 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) Conflict 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
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect
transportation or traffic,the project would not have any impacts beyond those already analyzed in the previous
environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
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Significant
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Significant Mitigation Significant No New
Issues Incorpor. Impact Impacts
Issues(and Supporting Information Sources):
16. 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.
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development that would affect utilities
and service systems,the project would not have any impacts beyond those already analyzed in the previous
environmental documents,and therefore no new impacts would result.
The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
17. 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 California 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
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in connection with the effects of the past projects,the effects
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
Because the Parks and Recreation Master Plan(2015)does not identify new locations for parks or recreational facilities
that are not already identified in the City's General Plan and therefore no new development,the project would not have
any impacts beyond those already analyzed in the previous environmental documents,and no new impacts would
result.
The construction of any new facilities not specifically identified in the 2015 Master Plan or the General Plan will be
analyzed in accordance with CEQA at the time a development site is identified.
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EXHIBIT B: STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
1. General.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15093, the City Council of the City of Dublin adopted a
Statement of Overriding Considerations for those impacts identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR as
significant and unavoidable (Resolution 53-93, May 10, 1993).
The City Council balanced the benefits of the original Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
(2004) and carefully considered each impact in its decision to approve urbanization of Eastern
Dublin through approval of the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan
Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The City Council is currently considering approval of the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015), which is a refinement to the 2004 document.
The impacts of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) were studied in the certified EIR
for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan, which was adopted in 1993
(SCH No. 91-103064) and in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan Update (2004), which was adopted by the City Council on March 16,
2004 (via Resolution 48-04). A CEQA Addendum has been prepared that documents the
negligible impacts resulting from the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) as compared to
the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004).
The City Council has carefully considered each impact in reaching its decision to approve the
Project. Even with mitigation, the City Council recognizes that implementation of the Project
carries with it unavoidable adverse environmental effects as identified in the original Eastern
Dublin EIR. The City Council specifically finds that to the extent the identified significant adverse
impacts for the Project have not been reduced to acceptable levels through feasible mitigation
or alternatives, there are specific economic, social, land use and other considerations that
support approval of the project.
2. Unavoidable Significant Adverse Impacts.
The City Council finds that many of the unavoidable environmental effects identified in the
Eastern Dublin EIR that are applicable to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) will be
substantially lessened by mitigation measures adopted with the original approvals by the City.
Even with mitigation, the City Council recognizes that the implementation of the project carries
with it unavoidable adverse environmental effects as identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR. The
City Council specifically finds that to the extent that the identified adverse or potentially adverse
impacts for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) have not been mitigated to acceptable
levels, there are specific economic, social, environmental, land use, and other considerations
that support approval of the Project.
The following unavoidable significant environmental impacts identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR
for future development of Eastern Dublin apply to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015):
1"...public officials must still go on the record and explain specifically why they are approving the later project despite its significant
unavoidable impacts."(emphasis original.)Communities for a Better Environment v.Califomia Resources Agency 103 Cal.App.4th 98,
(2002).
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Eastern Dublin EIR
Land Use Impact 3.1/F. Cumulative Loss of Agricultural and Open Space Lands; Visual Impacts
3.8/B; and, Alteration of Rural/Open Space Character. Future conversion of lands from open
space to parks and/or recreational facilities may contribute to the cumulative loss of open space
land.
Traffic and Circulation Impacts 3.3/8, 3.3/F. 1-580 Freeway, Cumulative Freeway Impacts:
While city street and interchange impacts can be mitigated through planned improvements,
transportation demand management, the 1-580 Smart Corridor program, and the extension of
Fallon Road to Tassajara Road and other similar measures, mainline freeway impacts continue
to be identified as unavoidable, as anticipated in the Eastern Dublin EIR. Future development of
parks and recreational facility sites could incrementally contribute to the unavoidable freeway
impacts.
Community Services and Facilities Impact 3.4/S Consumption of Non-Renewable Natural
Resources and Sewer, Water; and Storm Drainage Impact 3.5/F, H, U. Increases in Energy
Usage Through Increased Water Treatment, Disposal and Operation of Water Distribution
System: Future development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) may contribute to
increased energy and water consumption.
Soils, Geology, and Seismicity Impact 3.6/8. Earthquake Ground Shaking, Primary Effects:
Even with seismic design, future development of parks and recreational facilities could be
subject to damage from large earthquakes, much like the rest of the Eastern Dublin planning
area.
Air Quality Impacts 3.11/A, 8, C, and E: Construction of new parks and recreational facilities
will contribute to cumulative dust deposition, construction equipment emissions, mobile and
stationary source emissions.
3. Overriding Considerations.
The City Council previously balanced the benefits of the Eastern Dublin project approvals
against the significant and potentially significant adverse impacts identified in the Eastern Dublin
EIR. The City Council now balances those unavoidable impacts that apply to future
implementation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015) against its benefits, and hereby
determines that such unavoidable impacts are outweighed by the benefits of the implementation
of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2015).
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