HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttach 6 ResoAppvStudy MitDecl RESOLUTION NO. 04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF AN INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONTORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM FOR THE TASSAJARA ROAD/FALLON ROAD ULTIMATE RIGHT-OF-WAY
ALIGNMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has proposed the establishment of right-of-way lines for
Tassajara Road and Fallon Road in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 7.68; and
WHEREAS, the effected segment of Tassajara Road extends from the northern boundary of
Dublin Ranch Phase 1 (Tract 6925) near Shadow Hills Drive to the Alameda County/Contra Costa
County line, generally following the existing road; and
WHEREAS, the planned segment of Fallon Road extends from a future intersection at
Tassajara Road to a point approximately 1,500 feet south-east of the intersection for connection with the
portion of Fallon Road to be constructed as part of Dublin Ranch Area A; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the
implementing Guidelines and City environmental regulations require that projects be reviewed for
potential environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study was conducted by the City of Dublin finding that the project, as
proposed, would not have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, based on the findings of the Initial Study, a Mitigated Negative Declaration has
been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and State CEQA Guidelines
and is on file in the City of Dublin Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared in accordance
with CEQA and implementing guidelines to ensure compliance with mitigation measures included in the
Initial Study; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review and use their independent judgment to
consider the Mitigated Negative Declaration at a public hearing on May 11, 2004; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby find that:
The proposed establishment of right-of-way lines for Tassajara Road and Fallon will not have
a significant effect on the environment based on review of the Initial Study, Mitigated
Negative Declaration, and public testimony.
The Initial Study identified a number of potentially significant environmental impacts
including but not limited to air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, soils and
geology, hydrology and water quality, noise, and transportation. However, measures have been
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included in the Initial Study to reduce each potentially significant impact to a less-than-
significant level.
3. The Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with State and local
environmental laws and guideline regulations.
4. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is complete and adequate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning
Commission does hereby recommend adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Plan for PA 04-018 "Tassajara Road/Fallon Road Ultimate Right-of-Way Alignment" by the
City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11 th day of May, 2004.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Planning Manager
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