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CITY OF DUBLIN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 14, 1990
SUBJECT: PA 89-115 Hansen Hill/Bren Co. 10 lot General
Plan Amendment, Tentative Map and Planned
Development Rezoning
PREPARED BY: Maureen O'Halloran, Senior Planner
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: Exhibit A: Draft Resolution of Denial General
Plan Amendment
Exhibit B: Draft Resolution of Denial Rezoning
Exhibit C: Draft Resolution of Denial Tentative
Map
BACKGROUND ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: General Plan Policies regarding
Hansen Hill Ranch
Attachment 2: Plans, General Plan Amendment,
Tentative Map, Tree Survey
Attachment 3: Applicant's Written Statement
Attachment 4: Planning Commission Resolutions
of denial for GPA, Rezoning
and Tentative Map
Attachment 5: Minutes 4/16/90 Planning
Commission meeting
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open Public Hearing and Hear Staff
Presentation
2) Take testimony from Applicant and the Public
3) Question Staff, Applicant and the Public
4) Close Public Hearing and deliberate
5) Staff recommends the City Council adopt the
resolutions a) denying the General Plan
Amendment (Exhibit A) ; b) denying the
Rezoning (Exhibit B) ; and c) denying the
O Tentative Map (Exhibit C) ; or give Staff and
Applicant direction and continue the matter.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None.
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COPIES TO: Applicant/Owner
File PA 89-115
ITEM N0. ♦ Agenda File
May 14, 1990 City Council Meetine
Staff Report Summary Sheet
rA 89-115 Hansen Hill Ranch/Bren .,.,.
General Plan Amendment, Planned Development Rezoning & Tentative Map
NOTE TO PUBLIC:
AT THIS PUBLIC HEARING, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO FULLY COMMENT ON
EACH NUMBERED ISSUE LISTED BELOW. TO MAINTAIN THE FOCUS ON EACH ISSUE, PERSONS DESIRING
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THE FOLLOWING FORMAT WILL BE FOLLOWED FOR EACH NUMBERED ISSUE:
1. Staff presentation
2. Applicant presentation
3. Public comments
4. Staff/Applicant response
5. City Council discussion/direction
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The Mayor opens Public Hearing and leads discussion regarding:
Issue #1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - Does the proposed General Plan Amendment represent an
appropriate land use designation for the site? Is it appropriate to
redesignate the existing open space designation to a low density residential
land use designation.
The Applicant is requesting a General Plan Amendment to change the land use
designation on 3.33 acres from open space/stream corridor to low density single
family residential (0.5 to 3.8 DU/AC) which would allow a range of 1 to 12
dwelling units. The Applicant is requesting approval of 10 lots.
The City' s existing General Plan policies: 1) prohibit development within open
space areas (except to enhance public safety and environmental setting) ; 2)
require revegetation of cut and fill areas with native trees, shrubs and
grasses; and 3) allows access roads, arterial and collector streets to pass
through open space areas. The previous EIR for the site indicated that
development within this area would have a significant adverse environmental
impact.
a. Required Action: Adopt Resolution relating to General Plan Amendment; or
give direction and continue.
b. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution denying General Plan Amendment.
C. Planning Commission Recommendation: Adopt Resolution denying General Plan
Amendment.
Issue #2. REZONING - Is the proposed single family custom home Planned Development
rezoning appropriate for the site?
The Applicant is requesting approval of a rezoning to change the current
prezoning from PD open space to PD custom home with zoning restrictions similar
to those placed on the other residential portion of the site. Residential
zoning is not appropriate for the site if the site is designated on the General
Plan as open space. If the Council determines that low density single family
residential land use designation is appropriate for the General Plan then
single family residential zoning would also be appropriate.
a. Required Action: Adopt Resolution relating to rezoning; or give direction
and continue.
b. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution denying rezoning.
C. Planning Commission Recommendation: Adopt Resolution denying rezoning.
Issue #3. TENTATIVE MAP - Is the proposed 10 lot single family subdivision appropriate
for the 3.33 acre site?
The Applicant is proposing 10 custom home lots. Residential subdivision of
this area is not appropriate for a site with open space General Plan
designation and zoning.
a. Required Action: Adopt Resolution relating to Tentative Map; or give
direction and continue.
b. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution denying Tentative Map.
C. Planning Commission Recommendation: Adopt Resolution denying Tentative
Map.
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DESCRIPTION:
General Information:
PROJECT: The Bren Co. is requesting a General Plan
Amendment, Tentative Map and Planned Development
(PD) Rezoning to redesignate and rezone 3.33+
acre of Open Space/Stream Corridor to Low
Density Single Family Residential (0.5 to 3.8
DU/AC) to allow 10 single family custom lots.
BACKGROUND:
On February 27, 1989 , the City Council adopted a General Plan Amendment
for the Hansen Hill Ranch site including new general plan policies relating to
open space (see Attachment 1) and land use designations for:
57.2 acres low density single family residential (0.5 to 3.8 DU/Ac) .
89.8 acres open space/stream corridor. This designation does not allow
residential development. Specific General Plan policies: 'l) prohibit
development within open space areas except development designed to
enhance public safety and the environmental setting; 2) allows roads to
pass through open space areas provided the roads are designed to
minimize grading to the maximum extent possible so as not to damage the
ecological or aesthetic value of the open space area and 3) requires
revegetation of cut and fill areas with native trees, shrubs and
grasses.
The Applicant, The Bren Co. , subsequently requested a General Plan
Amendment study to allow custom homes within an area previously designated as
Open Space. On September 11, 1989, the City Council authorized the study.
In November and December, 1989, the City Council- approved a Tentative
Map and Prezoned the entire Hansen Hill site (147+) as a Low Density Single
Family Residential and Open Space Planned Development District. The
applicant's current proposal encompasses a portion of the Hansen Hill site
which is currently designated in the General Plan as Open Space/Stream
Corridor and which is Prezoned as Planned Development Open Space.
The Bren Company' s current application, PA 89-115, involves processing
three (3) planning applications concurrently: 1) General Plan Amendment to
redesignate 3.33+ acres from Open Space to Low Density Single Family
Residential (0.5 to 3.8 DU/Ac) ; 2) Planned Development Rezoning from Open
Space to custom home Single Family Residential; and 3) Tentative Map to
subdivide the 3.33+ site to allow 10 single family residential lots.
At the April 16, 1990, Planning Commission Public Hearing the Commission
adopted resolutions recommending the City Council deny PA 89-115: 1) the
General Plan Amendment; 2) the PD Rezoning for the Hansen Hill Site and 3)
Tentative Map (see Attachment 6 & 7 - Resolutions and Planning Commission
Minutes) .
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For purposes of City Council review and discussion of PA 89-115, Staff
recommends the City Council consider each application aspect individually:
(1) General Plan Amendment; 2) PD Rezoning and 3) Tentative Map) , taking
action or providing direction on one aspect before proceeding to the next
application aspect.
ANALYSIS:
General Plan Amendment:
The proposed General Plan Amendment study area is currently designated
Open Space and does not allow residential development (see Policy 7.OF,
Attachment 1) . The General Plan does allow a roadway with minimum grading to
traverse the open space area. The intent of the General Plan policy is to
permit a roadway to pass through the Open Space area while limiting the damage
caused to the ecological and or aesthetic value and characteristics of the
open space (see Policy 7.OE, Attachment 1) . The General Plan also requires
revegetation of graded slopes with native plant material (see Policy 7.0 C &
D, Attachment 1) .
The approved roadway passes through an oak woodland/riparian habitat
area. The Hansen Hill Ranch EIR (certified by the City Council in February,
1989) , identified development within this area as a significant adverse
environmental impact which could not be mitigated. The City Council adopted a
statement of Overriding Considerations identifying that the benefit provided
by the roadway and the need for the roadway (for public safety reasons)
outweighed the adverse impacts to the oak woodlands/riparian habitat area.
The Statement of Overriding Considerations anticipated reducing the adverse
impacts of the roadway by minimizing grading and by revegetating the graded
area with native plants.
The subdivision and construction of single-family homes within the open
space area is not a reasonable response or solution to the public safety
concerns suggested by the Applicant at the Planning Commission Public Hearing.
Public safety concerns for restricting or controlling access to this portion
of the open space area may be achieved through placement of fencing, designed
to address public safety, environmental and aesthetic concerns. Review and
approval of fencing plans occurs during the Site Development Review stage of
the planning process.
The Applicant' s proposal to redesignate and rezone the open space area
to allow residential development is not expected to significantly increase the
grading over what is minimally necessary for the roadway. Allowing
residential development within this graded area damages the ecological and
aesthetic value and characteristic of the oak woodland area in that this
graded area is required to be revegetated with native shrubs, trees and
grasses. Over time the revegetated areas will mature to replace that portion
of the oak woodland/riparian habitat area destroyed by the roadway grading
with vegetation similar to and compatable with the surrounding native
vegetation, thereby, maintaining the ecological/aesthetic value and character
of the open space area. The revegetation plan for this area is subject to
review and approval during the Site Development Review stage of the planning
process.
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California State law requires adoption of a General Plan that is a
comprehensive long term plan for the physical development of the City. With
regard to the Hansen Hill site, the City's existing General Plan as amended in
February, 1989 is a comprehensive long term plan in which, prior to approval
of the amendment, residential development was considered within the proposed
3.33+ acre area and was prohibited. The existing General Plan considers the
long-term effects of allowing roadway development through the open space area
by requiring the graded area to be revegetated with native plants in an effort
to minimize the disturbance of this environmentally sensitive area. Approval
of this General Plan Amendment may undermine the General Plan policies to
prohibit development in open space areas and to protect environmentally
sensitive areas.
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City Council deny the
proposed General Plan Amendment to redesignate the 3.33+ acre site from Open
Space to Low Density Single Family Residential.
Rezoning:
The Applicant is requesting a rezoning of 3.33+ acres currently prezoned
PD Open Space to allow custom home, single family residential uses. The
Applicant proposes development standards and restrictions similar to those
imposed on the custom homes within the Hansen Hill Ranch Planned Development
District (PA 89-062) approved by the City Council in December, 1989.
State law requires consistency between the City' s General Plan and
zoning. Denial of the General Plan Amendment requires denial of the Rezoning
in order to maintain General Plan consistency.
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City Council deny the
Rezoning request.
Tentative Map:
The Applicant proposes subdivision of 3.33+ acres to create 10 single
family residential lots. The anticipated grading for the majority of the lots
within the 10 lot subdivision area does not significantly increase the grading
needed for the roadway. The proposed lot frontages within the 10 lot
subdivision range from 68 feet to 136 feet wide. Seven of the lot frontages
range from 68 feet to 71 feet wide. The proposed lot square footage ranges
from 6,800 square feet to 15,330 square feet.
As with the rezoning, denial of the General Plan Amendment requires
denial of the Tentative Map in that residential subdivision is not consistent
with the Open Space General Plan designation or Open Space zoning.
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City Council deny the
Tentative Map request.
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Environmental Review:
In compliance with CEQA and the Dublin Environmental Guidelines, the
initial study prepared for the project determined that the previous EIR
prepared for the Hansen Hill Ranch site (State Clearinghouse #87050527)
certified by the City Council on February 27, 1989 with the revised addendum,
adequately describes 1) the general environmental setting of the project;
2) the significant environmental impacts of the projects; and 3) the
alternatives and mitigation measures related to each significant effect.
As required by CEQA, a 45 day public noticed review period was provided
for this project between January 31, 1990 and March 19, 1990. During this
period no public or other agency comments were received concerning the use of
the previous EIR.
City Council denial of the General Plan Amendment, PD Rezoning and
Tentative Map does not require action on the environmental review.
Conclusion:
A City Council denial of the General Plan Amendment results in a denial
of the Rezoning and Tentative Map and no action on the environmental review
aspect of the project. Draft resolutions of denial are included as exhibits
to the Staff Report.
If the City Council wishes to approve the General Plan Amendment,
Rezoning, and Tentative Map, Staff recommends the City Council continue the
item to the next meeting and provide Staff direction concerning the following
items:
1. General Plan Amendment - Land Use Designation Density
Applicant proposes Low Density Single Family (0.5 to 3.8 Du/Ac) .
Similar to the designation approved for other residential portions of
the site.
2. Planned Development Rezoning -
The Applicant proposes the same General provision for the ten lot custom
homes as those provisions adopted for the custom homes in the current PD
Zoning (PA 89-062) .
A. Development Standards - to minimize impacts to the area, the City
Council should provide direction concerning:
1) Establishment of minimum lot frontage: lot frontage is
measured at the street frontage. The existing PD General
Provisions do not include minimum lot frontage. An increased
minimum lot frontage to 80 - 100 feet would reduce the number of
lots created within the 3.33+ acre area and, reduces the building
mass along the streetscape, potentially increasing opportunities
for revegetation.
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2) Increase sideyard setback: The existing PD General Provisions
establish a 5 foot minimum sideyard setback with 15 feet
aggregate. Increased sideyard setback of 20 feet increases the
distance between dwelling units, thereby reducing streetscape
building mass. Increased sideyard setbacks would be overly
restrictive unless large minimum street frontages are established.
3) Requirement for landscaping with native vegetation: Limit the
extent of non-native vegetation used on the residential lots.
Require private landscaping within sideyard setbacks to use native
vegetation. Requirement for native vegetation within larger
sideyard setback area will help minimize impacts to area.
4) Establishment of fence restrictions: The existing PD General
Provisions require Site Development Review for fencing, but does
not address type, materials or location of fences. Establishing
fencing provisions in the PD Regulations can ensure compatibility
with the surrounding area.
3. Tentative Map - to minimize impacts to the area the City Council should
provide direction concerning reduction in the number of lots created in
the 3.33+ acre area.
4. Environmental Review - A resolution finding the previous EIR adequate
and a statement of Overriding Considerations for residential development
within the open space area would need to be prepared if the Council
approves the General Plan Amendment, Rezoning and Tentative Map.
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RESOLUTION NO. -90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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DENYING THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO. 10 LOTS
WHEREAS, The Bren Co. has requested a General Plan Amendment Study,
Planned Development Rezoning and Tentative Map Subdivision for a 3.33+ acre
portion of the Hansen Hill site to redesignate the open space/stream corridor
General Plan land use designation to Low Density Single Family Residential (0.5
to 3.8 Du/Ac) to rezone the Planned Development Open Space Prezoning to allow
single family custom homes and to subdivide the open space area to allow 10
single family residential lots; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 1989, the City Council authorized a General
Plan Amendment Study for the 3.33+ acre portion of the Hansen Hill/Bren Co.
property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing
to consider the General Plan Amendment, PD Rezoning, Tentative Map and previous
EIR for PA 89-115 planning application for Hansen Hill/Bren Co. on April 16,
1990; and
WHEREAS, the Staff analysis was submitted recommending denial of the
General Plan Amendment to redesignate the 3.33+ acre open space area to low
density single family residential (0.5 to 3.8 Du/Ac) ; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 1990, the Planning Commission adopted three
resolutions recommending City Council denial of the General Plan Amendment,
Rezoning and Tentative Map; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 1990, the City Council held a noticed public hearing
to consider the General Plan Amendment, Planned Development Rezoning, Tentative
Map and previous EIR for PA 89-115 Hansen Hill; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects
as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Admendment has been reviewed in accordance with
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the certified Hansen Hill Ranch EIR determined that development
within the proposed area would have significant adverse impacts to the oak
woodland/riparian habitat area which could not be mitigated to an acceptable
level; and
WHEREAS, said adverse impacts can be reduced with minimized roadway
grading and native plant revegetation of graded areas; and
RESOLUTION NO. -90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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DENYING THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO. 10 LOTS
WHEREAS, The Bren Co. has requested a General Plan Amendment Study,
Planned Development Rezoning and Tentative Map Subdivision for a 3.33+ acre
portion of the Hansen Hill site to redesignate the open space/stream corridor
General Plan land use designation to Low Density Single Family Residential (0.5
to 3.8 Du/Ac) to rezone the Planned Development Open Space Prezoning to allow
single family custom homes and to subdivide the open space area to allow 10
single family residential lots; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 1989, the City Council authorized a General
Plan Amendment Study for the 3.33+ acre portion of the Hansen Hill/Bren Co.
property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing
to consider the General Plan Amendment, PD Rezoning, Tentative Map and previous
EIR for PA 89-115 planning application for Hansen Hill/Bren Co. on April 16,
1990; and
WHEREAS, the Staff analysis was submitted recommending denial of the
General Plan Amendment to redesignate the 3.33+ acre open space area to low
density single family residential (0.5 to 3.8 Du/Ac) ; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 1990, the Planning Commission adopted three
resolutions recommending City Council denial of the General Plan Amendment,
Rezoning and Tentative Map; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 1990, the City Council held a noticed public hearing
to consider the General Plan Amendment, Planned Development Rezoning, Tentative
Map and previous EIR for PA 89-115 Hansen Hill; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects
as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Admendment has been reviewed in accordance with
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the certified Hansen Hill Ranch EIR determined that development
within the proposed area would have significant adverse impacts to the oak
woodland/riparian habitat area which could not be mitigated to an acceptable
level; and
WHEREAS, said adverse impacts can be reduced with minimized roadway
grading and native plant revegetation of graded areas; and
�r WHEREAS, Staff and the Planning Commission recommended denial of PA 89-
115 Hansen Hill/Bren Co. 10 lot General Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered all reports, recommendations and
written and oral testimony submitted at the Public Hearing as herein above
setforth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby
find:
1. That the proposed General Plan Amendment undermines the existing
General Plan policy that prohibits development in open space areas.
2. That the existing General Plan policies permit collector streets to
pass through open space areas provided the street is designed to minimize
grading, so as not to damage the ecological/aesthetic value and characteristics
of the open space area; and
3. That existing General Plan policies require revegetation of graded
slopes with native trees, shrubs, and grass; and
4. That native plant revegetation of the graded area (as a result of
development of the roadway) will reduce the damage to the ecological and
aesthetic value and characteristic of the open space oak woodland/riparian
area; and
5. That the proposed General Plan Amendment land use designation is not
consistent with the General Plan policies; in that the General Plan Amendment
would designate the area for residential development rather than revegetate the
area with native plants consistent with the ecological characteristics of the
area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby deny
PA 89-115, Hansen Hill/Bren Co. 10 lot General Plan Amendment.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May, 1990.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. -90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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DENYING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING
FOR PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO.
WHEREAS, The Bren Co. has requested a General Plan Amendment Study,
Planned Development Rezoning and Tentative Map Subdivision for 3.33+ acre
portion of the Hansen Hill site to redesignate the open space/stream corridor
General Plan land use designation to Low Density Single Family Residential (0.5
to 3.8 Du/Ac) to rezone the Planned Development Open Space Prezoning to allow
single family custom homes and to subdivide the open space area to allow 10
single family residential lots; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing
to consider the General Plan Amendment, PD Rezoning, Tentative Map and previous
EIR for PA 89-115 planning application for Hansen Hill/Bren Co. on April 16,
1990; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 1990, the Planning Commission adopted three
resolutions recommending City Council denial of the General Plan Amendment,
Rezoning and Tentative Map; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 1990, the City Council held a noticed public hearing
to consider the General Plan Amendment Planned Development Rezoning, Tentative
Map and previous EIR for PA 89-115 Hansen Hill; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects
as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending City Council denial
of the Planned Development rezoning; and
WHEREAS, Staff and the Planning Commission recommended denial of PA 89-
115 Hansen Hill/Bren Co. Planned Development Rezoning; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered all reports, recommendations and
written and oral testimony submitted at the Public Hearing as herein above
setforth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby
find that:
1. The proposed Planned Development Rezoning is not consistent with
the City General Plan and Policies in that the site is designated open space
and does not allow residential development.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby deny
PA 89-115, Hansen Hill/Bren Co. Planned Development Rezoning.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May, 1990.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. -90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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DENYING THE TENTATIVE MAP
FOR PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO. 10 LOT
WHEREAS, The Bren Co. has requested a General Plan Amendment Study,
Planned Development Rezoning and Tentative Map Subdivision for 3.33+ acre
portion of the Hansen Hill site to redesignate the open space/stream corridor
General Plan land use designation to Low Density Single Family Residential (0.5
to 3.8 Du/Ac) to rezone the Planned Development Open Space Prezoning to allow
single family custom homes and to subdivide the open space area to allow 10
single family residential lots; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ; and
WHEREAS, the State of California Subdivision Map Act and the adopted City
of Dublin Subdivision Regulations require that no real property may be divided
into two or more parcels for purpose of sale, lease or financing unless a
tentative map is acted upon, and a final map is approved consistent with the
Subdivision Map Act and City of Dublin subdivision regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing to
consider the request on April 16, 1990; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects
as required by law; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 1990, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution
recommending City Council denial of the Tentative Map request for PA 89-115
Hansen Hill/Bren Co. ; and
WHEREAS, on May 14, 1990 the City Council held a noticed public hearing
to consider the General Plan Amendment, Planned Development Rezoning, Tentative
Map and previous EIR for PA 89-115 Hansen Hill; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects
as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report and Planning Commission resolution were
submitted recommending City Council denial of the Tentative Map; and
WHEREAS, the City Council heard and considered all said reports,
recommendations and written and oral testimony submitted at the public hearing
as hereinabove setforth.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby
find that:
1. The proposed Tentative Map is not consistent with the City's
General Plan as applied to this property in that the site is designated open
space while the proposed tentative map is for 10 single family residential
lots.
2. The proposed Tentative Map is not consistent with the zoning
district in which the site is located in that the site is zoned Planned
Development open space while the proposed Tentative Map is for residential
lots.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does hereby deny the
Tentative Map for PA 89-115, Hansen Hill/Bren Co.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May, 1990.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 021 - 89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN A4ENDHENTS FOR
PA- 87-045 HANSEN HILL RANCH
WHEREAS, The Hansen Hill Development Corporation, an affiliate
development company of Venture Corporation has requested a General Plan
Amendment Study, Planned Development Prezoning, Tentative Subdivision Map No.
5766 and Annexation to allow a maximum of 240 dwelling units on 147+ acres in
unincorporated Alameda County west of Silvergate Drive and north of Hansen
Drive; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 1986 the City Council authorized a General
Plan Amendment Study for the Hansen Hill Ranch property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of State Planning and Zoning
Law, it is the function and duty of the Planning Commission of the City of
Dublin to review and recommend action on proposed amendments to the City' s
General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held four Public Noticed Study
Sessions on the Hansen Hill Ranch planning applications on February 2, 1987,
February 17 , 1987, August 23, 1988 and August 24, 1988, and two noticed field
trips on February 27, 1988 and August 20, 1988; and
WHEREAS, notice of Planning Commission Public Hearings was
published in the Herald, posted in public buildings, and mailed to property
owners within 300 feet of the project in accordance with California State La..;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held seven noticed public hearings
to consider the General Plan Amendment and EIR for PA 87-045 Planning
Application for Hansen Hill Ranch on February 1, 1988, February 16, 1938, July
18, 1988 , August 1, 1988, September 19 , 1988, October 3, 1988 and October 17,
1988; and
WHEREAS, the Staff analysis was submitted recommending amendments
to the General Plan relating to General Plan Land Use Designation and Density,
the Primary Planning Area, Table I and Figure 4, policy and map relating to
Hansen Drive extension, alternate roadway serving Hansen Hill Ranch,' policies
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establishing an acceptable level of service (LOS) for intersections in Dublin,
and policies establishing fire protection buffer zone around perimeter of
residential development interfacing with open space lands; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment has been reviewed in accordance
with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared
pursuant to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, on October 17, 1988, the Planning Commission, after
considering all written and oral testimony submitted at the public hearings,
adopted Resolution No. 88-058 recommending City Council certification of the
EIR and Resolution No. 88-059 recommending adoption of General Plan Amendments;
WHEREAS, the City Council held one Public Noticed Field Trip on
November 27 , 1988; and
WHEREAS, Notice of City Council Public Hearings was published in
the Herald, posted in public buildings and mailed to property owners within 300
feet of the project in accordance with California State Law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held six Public Hearings to consider PA
87-045 Hansen Hill Ranch General Plan Amendment on November 14, 1988, November
29, 1988 , December 13, 1988, January 10, 1989, January 24, 1989 and February
27 , 1989 ; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment has been reviewed in accordance
with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ; and
WHEREAS, A Staff analysis of the Planning Commission
recommendation, Staff recommendation and the Applicant's proposal was submitted
to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered all written and oral testimony
submitted at the Public Hearings; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 1989 , the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 019-89 making findings certifying the Hansen Hill Ranch EIR and Addendum as
adequate and complete.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin City Council does
hereby approve the following General Plan Amendments for PA 87-045 Hansen Hill
Ranch as discussed by the Planning Commission and as modified by the City
Council which modifications are not substantial:
1. Amend Figure 1 Dublin General Plan Primary Planning Area to:
a. include the entire Hansen Hill Ranch site (APN 941-110-1-9 and APN
941-110-2) within the Primary Planning Area.
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b, amend the land use designations on Hansen Hill Ranch site, as noted
on Attachment C-1 to include:
- Open Space, Stream corridor
- Low Density Single-Family Residential (0.5 - 3.8 units per acre)
C. eliminate Hansen Drive extension through Valley Christian Center
site.
d. include alternate roadway serving Hansen Hill Ranch site from
Dublin Boulevard through the Valley Christian Center and designate
roadway as a collector street.
2. Amend Table 1, Development Policies for Residential Sites, page 8, and
Figure 4, Sites for Housing Development, page 9, eliminating Area 5, 6 and 7
from the Table and Figure.
3 . Eliminate implementing Policy 5,1G, page 19, "Reserve Right-of-Way for
Hansen Drive Extension to the Western Hills" .
4. Amend 5 .0, Land Use and Circulation Section: Circulation and Scenic
Highways Element to include a policy establishing the maximum level of service
acceptable for intersections within the City:
"Strive to phase development and road improvements outside the Downto.-n
Specific Plan Area so that the operating Level of Service (LOS) for major
street intersections in Dublin shall not be worse than LOS D. "
5. Amend 8 .0 Environmental Resources Management Section: ' Seismic Safety and
Safety Element 8 .2.2 Fire Hazard & Fire Protection implementing policies to
include a policy requiring fire protection buffer zone around perimeter of
residential development which interface with open space lands:
"A fire protection buffer zone shall be provided around the perimeter of
residential development situated adjacent to undeveloped open space
land" .
6. Amend 7.0 Environmental Resources Management Section: Conservation
Element to include policies relating to open space maintenance:
A. "Require open space management and maintenance programs for open
space areas established through subdivisions and Planned Development
districts . Programs should include standards to ensure control of
potential hazards; appropriate setbacks; and management of the open space
so that it produces a positive and pleasing visual image. "
B. "Require that land designated as open space through development
approval be permanently restricted to open space use by recorded map or
deed. "
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C. "Require revegetation of cut and fill slopes."
D. "Require use of native trees, shrubs and grasses with low
maintenance costs in revegetation of cut and fill slopes. "
E. "Access roads (including emergency access roads) , arterial streets
and collector streets that must pass through open space areas shall be
designed to minimize grading to the maximum extent possible so as not to
damage the ecological and/or aesthetic value and characteristics of the
open space area. "
F,. "Prohibit development within designated open space areas except
that designed to enhance public safety and the environmental setting.
G. "Promote inclusion of hiking, bicycling and/or equestrian trails
within designated open space areas. "
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin -City Council does hereby direct
the Staff to edit, format; and print the up to date Dublin General Plan with
all City Council approved revisions and without any other substantive changes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED TFUT THE Dublin City Council does hereby direct
that the Applicant is responsible for all costs the City incurs in providing an
uo to date Dublin General Plan resulting from the adoption of Hansen Hill Ranch
General Plan Amendments .
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this, 27th day of February, 1989.
AYES: Councilmembers Hegarty, Jeffery, Snyder, Vonheeder, and
Mayor Moffatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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HANSEN HILL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
As part of the proposed Hansen Hill subdivision, the Bren
Company is requesting the approval of ten residential lots
suitable for construction of custom homes. The lots are
located primarily within the limit of grading necessary to
construct the loop road required by the existing General
Plan. The General Plan Amendment boundary generally follows
the back of curb of the roadway or the rear property line.
The exception to this is the area behind lots 189 and 190,
which was included as it is part of the watershed for those
lots. No additional grading or tree removal occurs other
than that needed for the road. The homes will be required
to be designed to conform to the graded topography.
BENEFITS TO THE CITY
The inclusion of custom home lots in the Hansen Hill sub-
division allows the City of Dublin to provide a land use
designation that gives its citizens the opportunity to build
their "dream home" in the community. The vast majority of
new home construction in the City is builder designed,
production type. The availability of custom lots in a
subdivision adds to the range and variety of housing types
offered within the City.
RECEIVE
SEp 2 61989
pUBLIN PLANNING
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RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 015
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO. 10 LOTS
WHEREAS, The Bren Co. has requested a General Plan Amendment Study,
Planned Development Rezoning and Tentative Map Subdivision for a 3.33+ acre
portion of the Hansen Hill site to redesignate the open space/stream corridor
General Plan land use designation to Low Density Single Family Residential (0.5
to 3 .8 Du/Ac) to rezone the Planned Development Open Space Prezoning to allow
single family custom homes and to subdivide the open space area to allow 10
single family residential lots; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 1989, the City Council authorized a General
Plan Amendment Study for the 3.33+ acre portion of the Hansen Hill/Bren Co.
property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of State Planning and Zoning law, it
is the function and duty of the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin to
review and recommend action on proposed amendments to the City' s General Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing to
consider the General Plan Amendment, PD Rezoning, Tentative Map and previous
EIR for PA 89-115 planning application for Hansen Hill/Bren Co. on April 16,
1990; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects
as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Staff analysis was submitted recommending denial of the
General Plan Amendment to redesignate the 3.33+ acre open space area to low
density single family residential (0.5 to 3.8 Du/Ac) ; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment has been reviewed in accordance with
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the certified Hansen Hill Ranch EIR determined that development
within the proposed area would have significant adverse impacts to the oak
woodland/riparian habitat area which could not be mitigated to an acceptable
level; and
WHEREAS, said adverse impacts can be reduced with minimized roadway
grading and native plant revegetation of graded areas; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all reports, recommendations
and written and oral testimony submitted at the Public Hearing as herein above
setforth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby find:
1. That the proposed General Plan Amendment undermines the existing
General Plan policy that prohibits development in open space areas.
2. That the existing General Plan policies permit collector streets to
pass through open space areas provided the street is designed to minimize
grading, so as not to damage the ecological/aethetic value and characteristcs
of the open space area; and
3. That existing General Plan policies require revegetation of graded
slopes with native trees, grass, and shrubs; and
4. That native plant revegetation of the graded area (as a result of
development of the roadway) will reduce the damage to the ecological and
aethetic value and characteristic of the open space oak woodland/riparian area;
and
5. That the proposed General Plan Amendment land use designation is not
consistent with the General Plan policies, in that the General Plan Amendment
would designate the area for residential development rather than revegetate the
area with native plants consistent with the ecological characteristics of the
area; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend City Council denial of PA 89-115, Hansen Hill/Bren Co. 10 lot General
Plan Amendment.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 1990.
AYES: Commissioner Barnes, Z4r+4+a-nt Mack, and Zika
NOES: -NOT,,-- awe r'ka—4f-
ABSTAINED: Commissioner Okun
ABSENT: None
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Planning Commission C irperson
ATTEST:
l
Planning Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 90 - O1/
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING
FOR PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO.
WHEREAS, The Bren Co. has requested a General Plan Amendment Study,
Planned Development Rezoning and Tentative Map Subdivision for 3.33+ acre
portion of the Hansen Hill site to redesignate the open space/stream corridor
General Plan land use designation to Low Density Single Family Residential (0.5
to 3.8 Du/Ac) to rezone the Planned Development Open Space Prezoning to allow
single family custom homes and to subdivide the open space area to allow 10
single family residential lots; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing to
consider the request on April 16, 1990; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects
as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending the Planning
Commission recommend City Council denial of the Planned Development rezoning;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered all said reports,
recommendations and written and oral testimony submitted at the public hearing
as hereinabove setforth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby find that:
1. The proposed Planned Development rezoning is not consistent with
the City General Plan and Policies in that the site is designated open space
and does not allow residential development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend the City Council deny PA 89-115, Hansen Hill/Bren Co. Planned
Development rezoning.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 1990.
AYES: Commissioners Barnes and Mack
NOES: Commissioner Burnham
ABSTAINED: Commissioner Okun and Zika
ABSENT: None
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST: nA _
�`'''CELT
Planning Director
TAag- t( s
RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 017
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP
FOR PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO. 10 LOT
WHEREAS, The Bren Co. has requested a General Plan Amendment Study,
Planned Development Rezoning and Tentative Map Subdivision for 3.33+ acre
portion of the Hansen Hill site to redesignate the open space/stream corridor
General Plan land use designation to Low Density Single Family Residential (0.5
to 3.8 Du/Ac) to rezone the Planned Development Open Space Prezoning to allow
single family custom homes and to subdivide the open space area to allow 10
single family residential lots; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ; and
WHEREAS, the State of California Subdivision Map Act and the adopted City
of Dublin Subdivision Regulations require that no real property may be divided
into two or more parcels for purpose of sale, lease or financing unless a
tentative map is acted upon, and a final map is approved consistent with the
Subdivision Map Act and City of Dublin subdivision regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing to
consider the request on April 16, 1990; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects
as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending the Planning
Commission recommend City Council denial of the Tentative Map; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission heard and considered all said reports,
recommendations and written and oral testimony submitted at the public hearing
as hereinabove setforth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby -find that:
1. The proposed Tentative Map is not consistent with the City' s
General Plan as applied to this property in that the site is designated open
space while the proposed tentative map is for 10 single family residential
lots.
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2. The proposed Tentative Map is not consistent with the zoning
district in which the site is located in that the site is zoned Planned
Development open space while the proposed Tentative Map is for residential
lots.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend City Council denial of the Tentative Map for PA 89-115, Hansen
Hill/Bren Co.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of April, 1990.
AYES : Commissioners Barnes and Mack
NOES: Commissioner Burnham
ABSTAINED: Commissioners Okun and Zika
ABSENT: None
Planning Commission ,,chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Directo
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final resolution .
IN
Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing .
Cm. Mack asked that Staff clarify Condition #6 in Exhibi he
felt that the existing language could be interpreted d ' ntly.
The Commission and Staff discussed the potential ge
revisions for Condition #1 in Exhibit B. and de to have it
read "shall be modified to conform to the Ci gn Ordinance" .
This would give the Applicant the option t ce the sign area
or move the sign back to increase the s area.
Cm. Okun asked if the parking on th was sufficient for the
use .
Staff indicated yes .
On motion from Cm. Barne h language modifications as
discussed for Conditio #6 , and #24 , seconded by Cm. Zika,
and with a vote of 5 e Planning Commission adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 90-013
APPROVING P 040 AND PA 89-122 DUBLIN HONDA CONDITIONAL
USE P TO CONTINUE OPERATION AND TO EXPAND THE
EXISTIN IN HONDA AUTO DEALERSHIP USE BY A 5 , 372 SQUARE
FOOT ING ADDITION AND TO PERMIT A FREESTANDING SIGN AT
7099 AMADOR PLAZA ROAD
On n from Cm. Barnes , seconded by Cm. Zika, and with a vote
o , the Planning Commission adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 90-014
APPROVING PA 89-040 AND PA 89-122 DUBLIN HONDA SITE DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW APPLICATION TO EXPAND AND REMODEL THE EXISTING DUBLIN
HONDA BUILDING BY 5 , 392 SQUARE FEET AND TO PERMIT THREE WALL
SUBJECT: PA 89-115 Hansen i ren o. General Plan Amendment,
Tentative Map and Planned Development Rezoning to
redesignate a 3 . 33 acre open space/stream corridor to
low density single family residential allowing 10
single family custom home lots located within the
northwestern portion of the Hansen Hill/Bren Co . site .
Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked for the Staff
Report .
Ms . O ' Halloran presented the staff report to the Commission. She
discussed the background of the project relating to the original
General Plan Amendment request as well as the Rezoning and
Tentative Map applications .
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Ms . O' Halloran indicated that the General Plan was a
comprehensive long-term plan for the physical development of the
City. The proposed 3 . 3 acre site was considered in the previous
General Plan Amendment and residential development on the site
was prohibited.
Ms . O ' Halloran indicated the General Plan prohibits development
in open space areas and the proposed General Plan Amendment would
be detrimental to the sensitivity of the site . Ms . O' Halloran
indicated that Staff was recommending denial of the General Plan
Amendment .
Ms . O ' Halloran indicated that the Planning Commission ' s role in
the approval process of this application was to make a
recommendation to the City Council . Staff requested that the
Commission consider each aspect of the application separately
( i . e. , the General Plan Amendment section first, then the
Rezoning and Tentative Map sections , etc . ) .
Marti Buxton, Applicant/The Bren Co. , discussed the background of
the Hansen Hill project and indicated that the project had
changed since the original General Plan Amendment was adopted .
The original project was much less sensitive to the environment
as well as larger than the project that was presently before the
Commission . She discussed the collector streets from the wall
map and indicated that the existing project had redesigned the
roadway in a more sensitive manner than previously proposed .
Ms . Buxton indicated that The Bren Co. was taking a more
sensitive approach to the development of the area . The custom
lots are more sensitive to the site . The proposed project
consist of 157 production lots with 23 custom home lots wherein
the original General Plan Amendment approved 222 lots . When the
site was analyzed, The Bren Co. decided that 190 lots would be
more sensitive to the site. Ten of those lots proposed along
the road are being discussed this evening.
Ms . Buxton indicated that this amendment was a separate issue and
the City Council had approved the initiation of this application .
She noted that there seemed to be some confusion on what had been
approved on January 10 , 1989 regarding "Area 3" . She stated
that the 10 lots that were being discussed tonight should have
been processed with the original General Plan Amendment .
Ms . Buxton quoted various phrases from the January 10, 1990 City
Council Staff Report that recommended City Council consideration
of custom homes in certain open space areas .
Ms . Buxton indicated that for some reason this was not approved
by the City Council and there seemed to be some confusion, with
all of the various issues being discussed at the time .
Ms . Buxton indicated that there would not be any more grading
than what was necessary, only what needed to go for the loop
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street and the stub street to the Nielsen property and the
maintenance road that is being required along the creek . She
apologized that an error was made, which was a miscommunication
with Bren Co . ' s engineers . The engineers have rectified the
excess grading issue . She passed out copies of the new revised
grading plan. She discussed the revised grading with the
Commission and Staff indicating the grading for Lots #189 and
#190 was reduced on the new revised grading plan.
Ms . Buxton reassured the Commission that the revised plans were
correct and that there would not be anymore grading than what was
previously approved.
Ms . Buxton indicated that the proposed project would provide a
variety of housing types and the public had shown a great
interest in buying these homes or in building their dream home on
these lots . She indicated that the plan is better spread out and
is not at the maximum density ratio .
Ms . Buxton indicated that roads were expensive to build and if
the 10 lots were not allowed, then there would be a 1/3 mile of
empty road area . If the lots were allowed to be built, there
would be a better control over access to the open space areas .
There would be a health and safety hazard present if the homes
were not built on the area in question.
Ms . Buxton indicated that she was not aware that the staff report
would be presented with the issues separated ( i . e . , General Plan
Amendment, Rezoning, and Tentative Map presented separately) .
Ms . O' Halloran clarified to the Commission that Staff had not had
an opportunity to review the new revised plans presented by the
Applicant at the meeting, however they are more directly related
to the Tentative Map issues rather than the General Plan
Amendment . She indicated Staff and the Applicant have discussed
the issues but have not seen the revised plans .
Cm. Okun asked since Staff has not reviewed the plans , then Staff
did not have a recommendation for the Commission.
Ms . O ' Halloran indicated that the issue Staff is asking the
Commission to take action on is the General Plan Amendment and
the revised plans do not relate to the General Plan Amendment .
Mr. Bill Bantz , resident on Rolling Hills Drive, indicated that
he was familiar with the project . He indicated that the roadway
was built for safety access only, not for building homes . The
proposed 10 lots would be detrimental to the area and disturbing
to the surrounding animal habitat .
Mr. Bantz indicated that everyone would like to build their dream
` home in the open space, however this project would not be
appropriate for the open space area .
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Cm. Okun asked for clarification on the redesignation of the
area.
Ms . O ' Halloran discussed the general plan amendment process . If
the General Plan Amendment was approved by the City Council , then
the 3 . 3 acres would be redesignated from open space to single-
family and would allow a range of development from . 5 dwelling
units per acre to 3 . 8 acres dwelling units per acre .
Cm. Burnham asked if the single-family designation would allow
consideration of homes within the specified density range .
Ms . O' Halloran indicated yes .
Cm. Burnham asked if Staff was objecting to the 10 lot proposal
or any homes in the specific area .
Ms . O ' Halloran indicated that Staff was recommending that the
General Plan Amendment be denied totally which would not allow
any homes to be built in the open space area .
Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing for the General Plan
Amendment section of the application .
On motion from Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Barnes , and with a vote
of 3-1-1 (Cm. Okun abstained indicating that he was not clear
enough on the issue) , the Planning Commission adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 90-015
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO. 10 LOTS
Ms . O ' Halloran indicated that the Rezoning and Tentative Map
sections of the application would need to comply with the General
Plan. Since the Commission had recommended denial of the General
Plan Amendment, there was no need for further discussion, however
Staff recommended the Commission take a formal action on the
remaining two resolutions .
On motion from Cm. Zika, seconded by Cm. Mack, and with a vote of
3-1-1 (Cm. Okun abstained) , the Planning Commission adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 90-016
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
REZONING FOR PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO.
Ms . Buxton asked that she be allowed to present her viewpoint on
the rezoning and tentative map issues .
Mr. Tong advised the Commission that it would be appropriate to
accept testimony from the public regarding the rezoning and
tentative map issues prior to taking a vote on it . He advised
that it would be appropriate to rescind the action taken and
reopen the public hearing.
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Cm. Barnes and Zika indicated that it seemed inappropriate to
discuss the remaining issues if the Commission was recommending
denial of the General Plan Amendment .
Ms . O' Halloran indicated that the Commission' s recommendations
should be consistent and if the General Plan Amendment was
recommended for denial , then the Rezoning and Tentative Map
sections should also be recommended for denial . However, to
provide for the due process, the Commission should reopen the
public hearing on the two remaining items .
Staff and the Commission discussed the options available to them
through the State law requirements .
Mr. Tong agreed with the Commission that the action taken by the
Commission on the General Plan Amendment would make the Rezoning
and Tentative Map issues irrelevant . He indicated, however, that
going through the motions would make the issues clear to the
Applicant, the public and the Council as to the Commission ' s
recommendations . He indicated that it was, however, the
Commission ' s option to take action on the General Plan Amendment
and not to take any further action on the remaining issues .
Cm. Zika and Cm. Barnes felt that the remaining two issues were
irrelevant and that they preferred to not take any further
action.
Cm. Mack and Burnham felt that it would be appropriate for the
Applicant to have an opportunity to comment on the remaining
issues .
Cm. Zika rescinded his previous motion regarding the rezoning
application, Cm. Mack rescinded her second.
Cm. Burnham reopened the public hearing.
Ms . Buxton indicated she felt that it would be inappropriate to
separate the issues and they should be discussed as a unit.
Ms . Buxton stated that it was her opinion that the custom lot
design guidelines that had been adopted for the overall project
would meet any of the concerns discussed. Site Development
Review would address the issues of landscaping of native
vegetation and establishment of fence restrictions which have not
been discussed.
Ms . Buxton indicated that allowing the 10 lots would not be
detrimental to the aesthetics of the project and felt that the
additional 10 lots made a better project. She indicated that she
wrote letters to approximately 300 residents within the required
radius and indicated that there was no opposition from the
property owners . She indicated since there was only one resident
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that showed any concerns that the neighborhood was accepting the
proposed project .
Cm. Burnham closed the public hearing.
On motion from Cm. Barnes , seconded by Cm. Mack, with a vote of
2-1-2 (Cm. Zika abstained because he felt that it was redundant
action. Cm. Okun also abstained) , the Planning Commission
adopted
RESOLUTION NO. 90-016
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
REZONING FOR PA 89-115 HANSEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-017
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL DENIAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP FOR
HLJ�ZEN HILL RANCH/BREN CO. 10 LOT
i -o -wa i
parallel to Interstate 580 and connecting t7the
Hacien da Interchange . Review of report and
recommendation of the Cit En ineer on the -wa
line study.
Cm. Burnham opened the public hearing and asked he staff
report .
Mr. Carrington presented the staff report t Commission and
Mr. Thompson explained the exhibits to th mission regarding
the proposed cross section and alignmen the proposed two-lane
access road.
Cm. Zika asked where would this a road be in relation to the
proposed BART station.
Mr. Thompson indicated the in question would be east of the
Southern Pacific Railroa t-of-way.
Cm. Burnham asked fo ification regarding requiring a two
lane roadway versu ur lane roadway. He was under the
impression that -lane roadway would be built .
Mr . Thompson ated that traffic analysis indicates that
presently a -lane road is not needed. When the East Dublin
area was d ped, then a four-lane road would eventually be
needed.
Mr. J iManto asked for clarification of the Planning
Com on ' s role at tonight ' s meeting.
ong indicated that the Staff would be making a
mmendation to the City Council regarding the Negative
claration and the alignment of the access road. The next step
ould be for the City Council to establish a date for and then
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