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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 21-04 SemiPublicFacility RESOLUTION NO. 21 - 04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A SEMI-PUBLIC FACILITIES POLICY · WHEREAS, the City Council identified a need for~semi'public facilities in their 2002-2003 FY Goals and Objectives and directed Staff to work on a General Plan Amendment Study on this issue; and WHEREAS, Staff completed the Study in February, 2003 and presented it to the City Council at their meeting of February 18, 2003; and WHEREAS, the City Council formed a Public/Semi-Public Task Force to review the Study and develop a draft Semi-Public Facilities Policy (the draft Policy); and WHEREAS, the Public/Semi-Public Task Force held five meetings on this issue from June, 2003 through January, 2004; and WHEREAS, the Task Force developed the draft Policy (Exhibit A to this Resolution) and has submitted it to the City CoUncil for review and approval; and WHEREAS, the draft Policy has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15306, Class 6 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted outlining the draft Policy and Task Force recommendation; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all such reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Dublindoes hereby approve the Semi-Public Facilities Policy attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution and directs Staff to prepare the necessary amendments to the City's planning documents to create separate definitions for public and semi-public land uses. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 3rd day of February 2004, by the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Sbranti and Zika, and Mayor Lockhart NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None - ~Mayor G:\CC. MTGSX~004.qtrl~Feb\02.03.04Xreso-semi public, doc (Item 7.2) CITY OF DUBLIN SEMI-PUBLIC FACILITIES POLICY It is the policy of the City Council of the City of Dublin that in reviewing amendments to the land use map of the Dublin General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, the City shall also review the provision of opportunities for cultural, educational and other community services. Semi-Public Facilities, such as child care centers, religious institutions and others defined below, deliver important community services. It is the intent of the Policy to increase the opportunities for Semi-Public Facilities by increasing the locations of lands designated Public/Semi-Public Facilities on the General Plan land use map. To that effeCt, all land use amendments may be reviewed for designation of Semi- Public Facilities lands according to the guidelines below: A. Purpose of Semi-Public Facilities Policy The purpose of the Semi-Public Facilities Policy is to: 1. Create a greater sense of community in Dublin neighborhoods and commercial centers; 2. Enrich community identity and foster a sense of civic pride; 3. Recognize and anticipate the different needs of Dublin residents who represent diverse ages, interests, national backgrounds, and cultural, social and creative pursuits; 4. Leave future generations a cultural legacy which can change and develop as the City grows and changes; and 5. Increase public access to cultural, educational and community services, citywide. B. Definitions 1. Semi-Public Facilities. Semi-Public Faciliiies will include uses such as child care centers, youth centers, senior centers, special needs program facilities, religious institutions, clubhouses, community centers, community theatres, hospitals, and other facilities that provide cultural, educational, or other community services. A semi-public facility may be used for more than one semi-public use. Semi-Public Facilities are generally part of the Public/Semi-Public Facilities land use category. 2. Transportation and Circulation Systems. Adequate transportation and circulation systems criteria is defined as a site located on a class 1 collector street with two points of access. C. ApplieabiliW This Policy shall be applicable to all General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment applications. This Policy shall apply to residential amendments involving 150 or more Single-Family Density housing units and/or 250 or more Medium Density or greater density housing units, or increments and combinations thereof. EXHIBIT A Final Task Force Recommendation D. Procedure ciFy St~ff shall work with project applicants to meet the goals and intent of the Semi-Public Facility Policy according to the'following procedure: 1. The location(s) of the Semi-Public Facility site(s) as pan of a Public/Semi-Public Facility land use category will be determined as a part of the amendment project review by the City. 2. Identification of Semi-Public Facilities sites will begin at the early stages of the amendment application. 3. The City Council shall have final approval of the Public/Semi-PubliC Facility site identified for Semi-Public Facility land uses. E. Standards 1. When reviewing the sufficiency of the' sites proposed as part of an amendment application pursuant to the Semi-Public Facility Policy, the City will consider the following furore modifications of design requirements for Semi-Public Facility projects: parking reductions; design modifications; use of nearby public facilities to meet over-flow parking demand; partnering of Semi-Public Facilities with City facilities where feasible; and transfer of Semi- Public Facility land use sites to other locations in the City of Dublin that meet the location criteria described below. 2. When reviewing the sufficiency of sites proposed as a part of an amendment application pursuant to the Semi-Public Facility Policy, the City will consider modification of these standards for, or exempt, projects that provide affordable housing in excess of the City of Dublin Inclusionary Zoning Regulations. 3. New residential development subject to this Policy shall strive to provide sites for Semi-Public Facilities land uses at a rate of 1 acre (net) per 1,000 residents. In practice, General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment applications shall strive to provide .5 acres of land designated for Public/Semi-Public Facilities per 150 units of Single-Family Density (.9 - 6.0 units per acre) and/or .5 acres of land designated Public/Semi-Public Facilities per 250 units of Medium Density or greater density (6.1 or more units per acre), or increments and combinations thereof. 4. Private residential facilities* to be used to satisfy this Policy may not be restricted to project residents and employees. 5. Future facilities will have an identifying architectural style that is attractive and that is recognizable from the public right-of-way. 6. Sites for future Semi-Public Facilities will be reviewed per the location guidelines below. * Private residential facilities are recreation rooms or facilities in housing developments that are developed for the use of the project residents only. F. Location of Semi-Public Facilitv Sites In considering the potential location of Semi-Public Facilities, the City Council will consider locations in all parts of the City. In addition, it is encouraged that Semi-Public Facilities be located at sites: 1. with adequate transportation and circulation systems that have the least conflict with residential uses; 2. where shared parking might occur between complementary uses; 3. with open space and landscaping amenities; 4. with proximity to City parks; and 5. with proximity to schools.