HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso04-23 PA03-061 Rec CC Dublin Trnst Ctr Site A-2 Stg 2 PD RESOLUTION NO. 04-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF STAGE 2 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
ZONING FOR PA 03-061 DUBLIN TRANSIT CENTER SITE A-2 (EAH, INC) LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND DEMARCUS BOULEVARD
(APN 986-0001-010 in part)
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Benny Kwong of EAH, Inc., has requested approval of Stage 2
Planned Development Zoning for PA 03-061, Dublin Transit Center Site A-2, for the construction of a
112-unit affordable apartment community on approximately +2 acres of land, located on a portion of Site
A of the Dublin Transit Center, within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, at the southwest comer of Dublin
Boulevard and DeMarcus Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted a complete application for Stage 2 Planned
Development Zoning for the construction of a l l2-unit affordable apartment community which is
available and on file in the Planning Division; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted project plans in conjunction with the requested
entitlement dated received March 8, 2004 and a Stage 2 Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State
guidelines and City environmental regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental
impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Staff has recommended that
the project be found exempt from CEQA pursuant to Government Code section 65457 for residential
projects that are consistent with a specific plan. The Project is within the scope of the Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Dublin Transit Center General Plan Amendment, Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan Amendment, Stage 1 Planned Development Zoning, Tentative Parcel Map, and
Development Agreement (SCH 2001120395) which was certified by City Council Resolution No. 215-02
dated November 19, 2002. This recommendation is based on a determination that there are no
supplemental impacts that would require preparation of a Supplemental EIR; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was scheduled before the Planning Commission on March 23, 2004;
and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public heating was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission describing the project and
outlining the issues surrounding the request; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public heating on said project application on
March 23, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did use its independent judgment and considered all said
reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission of the City of
Dublin does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said Stage 2 Planned
Development Zoning:
A. The proposed amendment will be harmonious and compatible with existing and potential
development in surrounding areas.
B. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the zoning district being
proposed.
C. The proposed amendment will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or
working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare.
D. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan.
E. The proposed Planned Development Zoning District meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32
Planned Development Zoning District of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
F. Development under the Planned District Development Plan will be harmonious and compatible
with existing and future development in the surrounding area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the
City Council approve the Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning in substantially the form attached as
Exhibit A for PA 03-061 Dublin Transit Center Site A-2 (EAH, Inc.).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of March 2004.
AYES: Cm. Fasulkey, Nassar, Jennings, and Machtmes
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Cm. King
R Fasulkey
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Planning Manager