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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission has reviewed and
considered the EIRJEIS, and finds that the document reflects the independent judgment of the Planning
Commission and the City as a responsible agency in the CEQA process. The Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find that no new environmental impacts could occur as a result of the revised project proposal and
therefore no new environmental documents have been prepared.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that:
A. The proposed project is consistent with Dublin General Plan.
B. The City has reviewed and considered all environmental documents that have been prepared
regarding this project.
C. The City finds that the development of the East County Hall of Justice project will be
harmonious and compatible with existing and future development in the surrounding area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council
certify that it reviewed and considered the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
(EIRlEIS) for the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Facility and East County Hall of Justice dated April 2003
for a 208,408 square foot building comprised of courtrooms, offices, and associated facilities located on the
north side of Gleason Drive between Madigan and Arnold Drives.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of November 2004.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Jeri Ram, AICP
Planning Manager
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A TT ACHMENT 4
RESOLUTION NO. 04-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF P A 02-030, A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (SDR)
APPLICA TION TO CONSTRUCT A 208,408 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING COMPRISED OF
COURTROOMS, OFFICES, AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES ON 21.77 ACRES LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF GLEASON DRIVE BETWEEN MADIGAN AND ARNOLD DRIVES,
AND TRANSFERRING ORIGINAL HEARING JURISDICTION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Jim Kachick, on behalf of the Alameda County General Services Agency, has
requested approval of a Site Development Review application to construct a 208,408 square foot
building comprised of courtrooms, offices, and associated facilities on 21.77 acres located on the north
side of Gleason Drive between Madigan and Arnold Drives; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted a complete application and project plans for Site
Development Review PA 02-030 dated received June 1, 2004, submitted by Sandis-Humber-Jones (16
Sheets), PGA Design, Inc. (5 sheets), and Muller and Caulfield (7 Sheets), stamped approved, and on file
in the Planning Department (hereinafter referred to as the "Project Plans"). Included in these plans is the
color and material board dated April 19, 2004, and other plans, text, and diagrams relating to this Site
Development Review, and
WHEREAS, The County of Alameda prepared a JOInt Environmental Impact Report and
Environmental Impact Statement (EIRJEIS), dated April 2003, to determine the potential environmental
impacts occurring as a result of the East County Hall of Justice project. The Final EIRJEIS concluded that
the preferred alternative for the location of the East County Hall of Justice was in Dublin at the subject
site. The EIRJEIS identified mitigation measures to address the environmental impacts identified and the
Final EIRJEIS and accompanying mitigation measures were adopted the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors on May 6,2003; and
WHEREAS, Staff has concluded that the proposed Site Development Review falls within the
analysis completed as part of the EIRJEIS and that no additional impacts have been identified; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is consistent with the Dublin General Plan, the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan, the Planned Development Zoning District in which it is located, and represents an
appropriate project for the site; and
WHEREAS, the project application has been reviewed by the applicable City departments and
agencies, and their comments have been incorporated into the Conditions of Approval for the project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Site Development Review
application on November 9, 2004; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission requesting that the
original hearing jurisdiction be transferred to the City Council for P A 02-030 due to the size and scope of
the project and concerns about the project's potential impacts on residential and commercial
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neighborhoods in Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the application be approved; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered said application on November 9, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations
and testimony hereinabove set forth and used their independent judgment to make a decision.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission of the City of
Dublin does hereby find that:
A. The Site Development Review (SDR) approval of this application (P A 03-068) is
consistent with the intent/purpose of Section 8.104 (Site Development Review) of the
Zoning Ordinance.
B. The approval of this application, as conditioned, complies with the policies of the General
Plan, with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and with Planned Development Zoning for the
site.
C. The approval of this application, as conditioned, is consistent with the design review and
scenic corridor requirements in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and the City of Dublin
Zoning Ordinance.
F. The approval of this application, as conditioned, 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 general welfare because the development is consistent with all laws and
ordinances and implements the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and Dublin General Plan.
G. The proposed physical site development, including the intensity of development, site
layout, grading, vehicular access, circulation and parking, setbacks, height, fences, public
safety and similar elements, as conditioned, has been designed to provide a desirable
environment for the development.
H. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the proposed use because
the berm will be retained to screen Santa Rita Jail and the onsite grading will be balanced
to provide an appropriate area for the building site.
1. Impacts to existing slopes and topographic features are addressed through appropriate
grading of the site, retention of those sensitive features, and through the mitigation
measures adopted in the Final EIRJEIS.
J. Architectural considerations, including the character, scale and quality of the design, the
architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, signs, building materials and
colors, screening of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting and similar elements have
been incorporated into the project and as conditions of approval in order to insure
compatibility of this development with the development's design concept or theme and the
character of adjacent buildings and uses.
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been incorporated into the project and as conditions of approval in order to insure
compatibility of this development with the development's design concept or theme and the
character of adjacent buildings and uses.
K. Landscape considerations, including the locations, type, size; color, texture and coverage of
plant materials, provisions and similar elements have been considered to insure visual
relief and an attractive environment for the public.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission does hereby recommend
approval of P A 02-030 Site Development Review (SDR) to construct a 208,408 square foot building
comprised of courtrooms, offices, and associated facilities on 21.77 acres located on the north side of
Gleason Drive between Madigan and Arnold Drives as generally depicted by the Staff Report and the
Project Plans dated June 1, 2004 and labeled Attachment I, stamped approved and on file with the City of
Dublin Planning Department, subject to compliance with the following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the establishment of
use and the building opening to serve the public.
General Conditions
1. Approval. This Site Development Review approval for the East County Hall of Justice
establishes the detailed design concepts and regulations for the project. Development pursuant to
this Site Development Review shall generally conform the project elevations/renderings dated
June 1,2004, submitted by Sandis-Humber-Jones (16 Sheets), PGA Design, Inc. (5 sheets), and
Muller and Caulfield (7 Sheets), stamped approved, and on file in the Planning Department
(hereinafter referred to as the "Project Plans"). Included in these plans is the color and material
board dated April 19, 2004, and other plans, text, and diagrams relating to this Site Development
Review, unless modified by the Conditions of Approval contained herein. No other modifications
shall be made to the Project Plans without subsequent review and approval. This approval shall
not become effective until the City and County have entered into a written agreement regarding the
enforcement of these conditions.
Responsible Agency: Planning
When required: Ongoing
2. Term. Approval of the Site Development Review shall be valid for eighteen (18) months from the
date approved by the City Council. If construction, or demonstrated progress toward commencing
such construction, has not commenced by that time, this approval shall be null and void. If an
additional extension is desired, the County can make the request to be considered by the City
Council.
Responsible Agency:
When required:
Planning
Ongoing
3. Revocation. The Site Development Review approval will be revocable for cause in accordance
with Section 8.96.020.1 ofthe Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Any violation ofthe terms or conditions
of this approval shall be subject to citation.
Responsible Agency: Planning
When required: Ongoing
4. Required Permits. The ApplicantlDeveloper shall obtain all necessary permits required by other
agencies (Alameda County Flood Control District Zone 7, Dublin San Ramon Services District,
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California Department ofFish and Game, Army Corps of Engineers, State Water Quality Control
Board, etc.) as needed and shall submit copies of the permits to the Director of Public Works.
Responsible Agency: All agencies
When required: Ongoing
5. Fees. The Applicant/Developer shall pay the following fees prior to the establishment of use and
the building opening to serve the public:
a. Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee (TIF) based on 5,941 daily trips with a 27% reduction
given for locally-generated trips, resulting in daily trips of 4337. The current rate under the
TIF is $549. The County will receive credit for TIF improvements constructed as required
by Condition of Approval No. 12 (d) and (e) in accordance with the City's TIF Guidelines
for credits.. The County may pay the fee by using Alameda County Surplus Property
Authority (ACSPA) section I TIF credits [for payment ofthe Section I portion of the fee],
through a reduction in the ACSPA's Section II loan to the TIF program [for payment of the
Section II portion of the fee], and/or cash for either the Section I and/or Section II portion
of the fee.
b. Pleasanton Interchange Fee for Eastern Dublin based on 5,941 daily trips. The current rate
of the Pleasanton Interchange Fee is $27.44 per trip.
c. Tri Valley Transportation Development (TVTD/TVTC) Fee based on a building size of
208,408 square feet. The current rate of the TVTD/TVTC fee is $3.11 per square foot.
d. City of Dublin Fire Facilities Fee based on a building size of 208,408 square feet. The
current rate of the Fire Facilities Fee is $.253 per square foot.
Pursuant to the resolutions imposing the foregoing fees, the fees are increased for inflation
annually each year on July 1. Accordingly, the rates per square foot and per trip set forth above
will be subject to change. Consistent with the City's practice with projects subject to building
permits, the fees listed above may be paid no earlier that at the commencement of construction of
the building. The fees must be paid no later than the establishment of use and the building
opening to serve the public. The fee paid shall be in the amount in effect at the time of payment.
Responsible Agency: All agencies
When required: Prior to the establishment of use and the building opening to serve
the public.
6. Compliance with EIR/EIS Mitigation Measures. The project is required to comply with all
mitigations measures as detailed in the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental
Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the Juvenile Justice Facility and East County Hall of Justice (dated
April 2003) and as adopted by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on May 6, 2003, with
the exception of the following measures:
MM 9.1.5a: Fair share contribution to Scarlett Drive Improvement to be funded through payment of
extension EDTIF fee.
MM 9.1.5b: Fair share contribution to TassajaralDublin Improvement inconsistent with the City's Capital
intersection Improvement Program for roadway improvements
MM 17.3.5a and 17.3.6a: Fair share contribution to Improvement to be funded through payment of
Dougherty/Dublin EDTIF fee.
MM 17.3.5a and 17.3.6a: Fair share contribution to Improvement to be funded through payment of
HaciendalI580 WB OR EDTIF fee.
MM 17.3.5a and 17.3.6a: Fair share contribution to Improvement inconsistent with the City's Capital
TassaiaralCentral Imorovement Program for roadwav improvements
MM 17.3.5a and 17.3.6a: Fair share contribution to Improvement inconsistent with the City's Capital
TassaiaralDublin Improvement Program for roadwav improvements
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MM 17.3 .5a and 17.3 .6a: Fair share contribution to Santa
RitalI580 EB/ Pimlico OR
MM 17.3 .5a and 17.3 .6a: Fair share contribution to
Ho ardlI580 EB OR
MM 17.3.5b and 17.3.6b: Fair share contribution C to
Tassa' aralGleason
MM 17.3.5b and 17.3.6b: Fair share contribution to
HaciendalI580 EB OR
MM 17.3.5b and 17.3.6b: Fair share contribution to
HaciendalDublin
Responsible Agency: Planning
When required: Through construction and ongoing
7. Compliance with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan General Plan Amendment EIR. As
required by the Site Development Review findings, the East County Hall of Justice project shall be
in compliance with the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and therefore must also be
in compliance with the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan General Plan Amendment EIR and the
associated Mitigation Monitoring Program.
Responsible Agency: Planning
When required: Through construction and ongoing
Improvement inconsistent with the City's Capital
1m rovement Pro ram for roadwa im rovements
Improvement inconsistent with the City's Capital
1m rovement Pro am for roadwa im rovements
Improvement inconsistent with the City's Capital
1m rovement Pro am for roadwa im rovements
Improvement to be funded through payment of
EDTIF fee.
Improyement to be funded through payment of
EDTIF fee.
8. Changes to Project Plans. A minor physical change to the approved Project Plans can be
considered by the Community Development Director or his/her designee as a Site Development
Review Waiver. Any amendment to the approved plans which is not considered by the
Community Development Director to be a minor physical change shall be reviewed per Section
8.104.090 (Amendment) of the Dublin Municipal Code, which would include full review and
approval by the decision-making body of the original application, in this case the City Council.
Responsible Agency: Planning
When required: Prior to the establishment of use and the building opening to serve
the public
9. Roof equipment. The Project Plans do not show any roof equipment on the tallest (courtroom)
portion of the building, and therefore no mechanical equipment shall be placed there. Any roof
equipment on the lower (office) portion of the building shall be screened with materials to match
the building and said equipment shall not be visible from anywhere on the site or an adjacent
public right of way.
Responsible Agency:
When required:
Planning
Ongoing
Citv of Dublin Public Works Department
10. Final design and construction shall conform to the materials submitted with the application dated
June 1, 2004, including the civil drawings prepared by Sandis-Humber-Jones (16 Sheets), the
landscape drawings prepared by PGA Design, Inc. (5 sheets), and the architectural drawings
prepared by Muller and Caulfield (7 Sheets).
Responsible Agency: Planning and Public Works
When required: Ongoing
11. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with all applicable City of Dublin Public Works Standard
Conditions of Approval (attached as Exhibit 1 to this Resolution). In the event of a conflict
between the Public Works Standard Conditions of Approval and these conditions, these conditions
shall apply.
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Responsible Agency: Public Works
When required: Ongoing
12. The Applicant/Developer shall construct the following traffic improvements pnor to the
establishment of use and the building opening to serve the public:
a. Modify Gleason Drive (project-specific improvement)
The existing median island on Gleason Drive (just west of Hacienda Drive) shall be modified
to provide an eastbound left-turn pocket lane into the site at the Hacienda Drive intersection.
The left-turn pocket lane shall be 200' long, 12' wide, and shall have a 90' transition taper.
Improvements shall include modifications as needed to the existing roadway striping and
signing, as well as modifications to the existing median landscaping, irrigation systems, street
lighting, and other facilities, as determined by the City Engineer.
b. Modify the northbound approach of Hacienda Drive (project-specific improvement)
The northbound approach of Hacienda Drive at the Gleason Drive intersection shall be
widened to provide the following lane configurations:
275' long, 11' wide left-turn pocket lane, plus 90' transition taper
Two thru lanes, 11' wide each
4' wide bicycle lane
275' long, 12' wide right-turn lane, plus existing transition taper
Alternatively, the northbound approach of Hacienda Drive at the Gleason Drive intersection
could be widened to provide the following lane configurations if the proposed inbound project
driveway, opposite Hacienda Drive, is shifted easterly by a distance of approximately 12 to 15
feet:
12' wide trap left-turn lane
12' wide thru lane
12' wide shared thruIright-turn lane
5' wide bicycle lane
Improvements shall include modifications as needed to the existing roadway striping and
sIgnmg.
The raised median island on Hacienda Drive (just south of Gleason Drive) shall be modified to
accommodate the above improvements, including modifications to the existing landscaping,
irrigation systems, street lighting, and other facilities, as determined by the City Engineer.
c. Modify GleasonlHacienda traffic signal (project-specific improvement)
The existing traffic signal at the Gleason Drive/Hacienda Drive intersection shall be modified,
as needed, to accommodate the new fourth leg of the intersection, the new eastbound left-turn
lane, and the additional lanes at the northbound Hacienda Drive approach.
d. Modify southbound Hacienda Drive (TIF improvement triggered by project. - The
County will receive TIF credit for the construction of this improvement in accordance
with the TIF Guidelines.)
Hacienda Drive shall be widened to provide two southbound thru lanes and a bicycle lane from
Gleason Drive south to Central Parkway. The lane configurations shall be as follows:
12' wide leftmost lane
14' wide rightmost lane
6' wide bicycle lane
Improvements shall include modifications as needed to the existing roadway striping and
signing, as well as modifications to the existing median landscaping, irrigation systems, street
lighting, and other facilities, as determined by the City Engineer.
Improvements shall also include modifications as needed to the existing traffic signals at the
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intersections of Hacienda Drive/Summerglen Drive and Hacienda Drive/Central Parkway.
The southbound Hacienda Drive approach at Summerglen Drive shall be widened and
restriped to provide the following lane configurations:
250' long, 12' wide left-turn pocket lane, plus 90' transition taper
12' wide thru lane
14' wide shared thru/right-turn lane
6' wide bicycle lane
The southbound Hacienda Drive approach at Central Parkway shall be widened and restriped
to provide the following lane configurations:
275' long, 12' wide left-turn pocket lane, plus 90' transition taper
Two thru lanes, 12' wide each
5' wide bicycle lane
225' long, 12' wide right-turn lane (existing)
These improvements to Hacienda Drive are Eastern Dublin TIF improvements subject to the
receipt of a credit in accordance with the City's TIF Guidelines.
e. Modify Dublin/Arnold intersection (TIF improvement triggered by project - the County
will receive TIF credit for the construction of this improvement in accordance with the
TIF Guidelines.)
The Dublin Boulevard/Arnold Road intersection shall be modified to provide a second
eastbound left-turn pocket lane on Dublin Boulevard. The dual left-turn pocket lanes shall
each be 325' long, 12' wide, and shall have a 180' transition taper. Improvements shall
include modifications as needed to the existing traffic signal at Dublin Boulevard/Arnold
Road, and roadway striping and signing. The raised median island on Dublin Boulevard (just
west of Arnold Road) shall be modified to accommodate the dual left-turn pocket lanes,
including modifications to the existing landscaping, irrigation systems, street lighting, and
other facilities, as determined by the City Engineer. These improvements to the Dublin
Boulevard/Arnold Road intersection are Eastern Dublin TIF improvements subject to the
receipt of a credit in accordance with the City's TIF Guidelines.
Responsible Agency: Public Works
When required: Prior to establishment of the use and the building opening to the
public
13. The Applicant/Developer shall submit final Improvement Plans, prepared by a licensed civil
engineer, for all work within the public right-of-way or easements, for review and approval by the
Director of Public Works. The improvement plan package shall include additional plan sets as
necessary for traffic signals, landscaping, joint trench, or other improvements as needed, prepared
by the appropriate licensed design professional.
Responsible Agency: Public Works
When required: Prior to start of construction of the improvements in the right of
way and prior to the building opening to the public.
14. Pursuant to Section 7.16.620 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the Applicant/Developer shall enter
into an Improvement Agreement with the City to guarantee completion of the required
improvements. The agreement and security shall be provided prior to issuance of an encroachment
permit for work in the public right-of-way, and prior to start of any work in the public right-of-
way. The Agreement will require an improvement security to be posted by the Applicant/
Developer's contractor to guarantee the tàithful performance of the permitted work and the
payment for labor and materials. Such security shall be in the form of cash, a certified or cashier's
check, a letter of credit, or surety bonds executed by the Applicant/Developer and by a corporate
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surety authorized to do business in California. The amount of the Security guaranteeing faithful
performance shall be 100% of the estimated cost of the work (as detailed in the memo from Mark
Lander, P.E., dated May 3, 2004 and attached to this resolution as Exhibit 2). The amount of the
Security guaranteeing the payment for labor and materials shall be 100% of the estimated cost of
the work, and all work completed in the public right of way shall be subject to the payment of
prevailing wages. The Applicant/Developer shall provide an estimate of these costs with the
submittal of the Improvement Plans.
In lieu of submitting a separate bond for the work in the public right-of-way, the contractor may
name the City of Dublin as being covered under a security provided to the Applicant/ Developer,
provided the scope and cost of the work in the public right-of-way are clearly defined and conform
to the approved cost estimate for the work.
Responsible Agency: Public Works
When required: Prior to start of construction of the improvements in the right of
way and prior to the building opening to the public.
15. The Applicant/Developer shall obtain an encroachment permit for all work within the public right-
of-way or easements, prior to the start of construction. All work within the public right-of-way
shall be subject to inspection by the Department of Public Works.
Responsible Agency: Public Works
When required: Prior to start of construction of the improvements in the right of
way and prior to the building opening to the public.
16. The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for the cost of all plan review, permit, and
inspection costs incurred by the Department of Public Works for work within the public-right-of-
way or easements.
Responsible Agency: Public Works
When required: Ongoing
17. A 6' wide concrete sidewalk shall be installed along the Gleason Drive frontage of the East County
Hall of Justice. The sidewalk shall be extended easterly along the Gleason Drive frontage to
connect with the existing sidewalk near Madigan A venue and shall be extended westerly to the
terminus of the project site. The new sidewalk shall be separated from the curb and have a 6' wide
parkway strip in between (Also see Condition No. 56). The addition of a 6' wide
landscaping/parkway strip will cut into the slope of the proposed berm and will require an
adjustment of the slope from 4: 1 to 3: 1. Alternatively, the Applicant/Developer could consider a
meandering sidewalk, and use the meanders to adjust the sidewalk elevation and take up part of
the grade difference along the berm. One of these alternatives shall be reflected in the final
improvement plans that are subject to review and approval by the Director of Public Works, prior
to the start of construction.
Responsible Agency: Public Works
When required: Prior to start of construction of the improvements in the right of
way and prior to the establishment of use and the building opening to serve the public.
18. A public access easement shall be dedicated for any portion of the sidewalk outside of the public
right of way.
Responsible Agency:
When required:
the public
Public Works
Prior to the establishment of use and the building opening to serve
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19. The final design of the westbound bus stop on Gleason Drive shall be approved by the Livermore-
Amador Valley Transit Authority. The location of the bus stop may be modified by LA VT A,
subject to approval of the Director of Public Works, and shall contain a bus shelter, trash
receptacle, and appropriate lighting.
Responsible Agency: Public Works
When required: Prior to start of construction of the improvements in the right of
way and prior to the establishment of use and the building opening to serve the public
20. ADA-compliant ramps shall be provided at the three driveway entrances on Gleason Drive and all
interior intersections.
Responsible Agency:
When required:
the public
21. A traffic signal easement shall be dedicated to the City over the new southbound approach to the
Gleason Drive/Hacienda Drive intersection, of adequate size, as determined by the City Engineer,
to include all signal poles, conduit, pullboxes, detector loops, and other improvements.
Public Works
Prior to the establishment of use and the building opening to serve
Responsible Agency:
When required:
public
22. Remove the first set of stop sign and pavement markings (at the 3-way intersection) from the
northbound main driveway entrance in order to provide better on-site vehicular flow from the
Hacienda/Gleason intersection. The two other approaches (from the east and west) shall remain
stop controlled.
Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD)
The f0110wing conditions shall be complied with prior to establishment of use and the building
opening to serve the public to the satisfaction of Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD),
unless another timeframe is specified in the condition:
Public Works
Prior to establishment of the use and the building opening to the
23. The following conditions shall be complied with prior to establishment of use and the building
opening to serve the public to the satisfaction of Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD),
unless another timeframe is specified in the condition. Complete improvement plans shall be
submitted to DSRSD that conform to the requirements of the Dublin San Ramon Services District
Code, the DSRSD "Standard Procedures, Specifications and Drawings for Design and Installation
of Water and Wastewater Facilities", all applicable DSRSD Master Plans and all DSRSD policies.
24. All mains shall be sized to provide sufficient capacity to accommodate future flow demands in
addition to each development project's demand. Layout and sizing of mains shall be in
conformance with DSRSD utility master planning.
25. Sewers shall be designed to operate by gravity flow to DSRSD's existing sanitary sewer system.
Pumping of sewage is discouraged and may only be allowed under extreme circumstances
following a case by case review with DSRSD staff. Any pumping station will require specific
review and approval by DSRSD of preliminary design reports, design criteria, and final plans and
specifications. The DSRSD reserves the right to require payment of present worth 20 year
maintenance costs as well as other conditions within a separate agreement with the applicant for
any project that requires a pumping station.
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26. Domestic and fire protection waterline systems shall be designed to be looped or interconnected to
avoid dead end sections in accordance with requirements of the DSRSD Standard Specifications
and sound engineering practice.
27. DSRSD policy requires public water and sewer lines to be located in public streets rather than in
off-street locations to the fullest extent possible. If unavoidable, then public sewer or water
easements must be established over the alignment of each public sewer or water line in an off-
street or private street location to provide access for future maintenance and/or replacement.
28. Prior to issuance of a Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon Services District or the
commencement of construction, the locations and widths of all proposed easement dedications for
water and sewer lines shall be submitted to and approved by DSRSD.
29. All easement dedications for DSRSD facilities shall be by separate instrument irrevocably offered
to DSRSD or by offer of dedication.
30. Prior to issuance of a Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon Services District or the
commencement of construction, all utility connection fees including DSRSD and Zone 7, plan
checking fees, inspection fees, connection fees, and fees associated with a wastewater discharge
permit shall be paid to DSRSD in accordance with the rates and schedules established in the
DSRSD Code.
31. Prior to issuance of a Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon Services District or the
commencement of construction, all improvement plans for DSRSD facilities shall be signed by the
District Engineer. Each drawing of improvement plans shall contain a signature block for the
District Engineer indicating approval of the sanitary sewer or water facilities shown. Prior to
approval by the District Engineer, the applicant shall pay all required DSRSD fees, and provide an
engineer's estimate of construction costs for the sewer and water systems, a performance bond, a
one-year maintenance bond, and a comprehensive general liability insurance policy in the amounts
and forms that are acceptable to DSRSD. The applicant shall allow at least 15 working days for
final improvement drawing review by DSRSD before signature by the District Engineer.
32. No sewer line or waterline construction shall be permitted unless the proper utility construction
permit has been issued by DSRSD. A construction permit will only be issued after all of the items
in Condition No. 31 (Fees) have been satisfied.
33. The applicant shall hold DSRSD, its Board of Directors, commissions, employees, and agents of
DSRSD harmless and indemnify and defend the same from any litigation, claims, or fines resulting
from the construction and completion of the project.
34. Improvement plans shall include recycled water improvements as required by DSRSD. Services
for landscape irrigation shall connect to recycled water mains. Applicant must obtain a copy of
the DSRSD Recycled Water Use Guidelines and conform to the requirements therein.
35. The proposed on-site fire line shall be dedicated to DSRSD by a Grant of Easement for operation
& maintenance.
36. If any trash enclosures are to be connected to the sanitary sewer, they must have a grease and sand
trap and the areas must be covered to prevent the entry of rainwater.
37. On-site sewer pipes shall have a 10-foot separation from the fire line. It is currently at 8 )Iz feet
separation between sewer pipes and fire water pipes.
38. Back flow prevention devices are not required on the recycled water system. Please remove the
back flow pre venter that is downstream from the recycled water irrigation meter.
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39. The project is located within the District Recycled Water Use Zone (Ord. 280), which calls for
installation of recycled water irrigation systems to allow for the future use of recycled water for
approved landscape irrigation demands. Recycled water will be available; as described in the
DSRSD Water Master Plan Update, September 2000. Unless specifically exempted by the District
Engineer, compliance with Ordinance 280, as may be amended or superseded, is required.
Applicant must submit landscape irrigation plans to DSRSD. All irrigation facilities shall be in
compliance with District's "Recycled Water Use Guidelines" and Dept. of Health Services
requirements for recycled water irrigation design.
40. The sewer line at the northwest corner of the building shall not cut across the fire water line.
Relocate the manhole to the north and divert the sewer from the trash enclosure area away from
the water line.
41. Plans shall show profile views for the fire water line.
Fire Prevention
42. Prior to the start of construction, plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and
approval. These submittals shall include the following: building construction plans; exit plan; fire
flow calculation from California Fire Code Appendix III-A as well as available fire flow (this info
can be obtained from DSRSD); standpipe installation plans; fire sprinkler installation plans; fire
alarm installation plans. No work shall start on project until such time as the Fire Department has
approved the plans. All access roads and fire hydrants shall be in place and operational prior to the
start of vertical construction.
Responsible Agency: Fire
When required: Prior to the start of construction
Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Zone 7)
43. Zone 7 records indicate there are no water wells or monitoring wells located within the project
boundaries. If any wells are found within the project limits, they should be æported lO Zone 7.
All unused or abandoned wells must be properly destroyed. Any new planned well, soil boring, or
well destruction must be permitted by Zone 7 before starting the work. There are no fees for Zone
7 drilling permits.
Responsible Agency: Zone 7
When required: Ongoing
44. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with all ACFC&WCD (Zone 7) requirements and
applicable fees, unless otherwise approved by Zone 7 and/or the Director of Public Works.
Responsible Agency: Zone 7
When required: Ongoing
45. Development that increase impervious area are subject to Special Drainage Area (SDA) 7-1
drainage fees. This project is subject to the payment of drainage fees to Zone 7.
Responsible Agency: Zone 7
When required: Prior to the establishment of use and the building opening to serve
the public
Dublin Police Services
The following conditions shall be complied with prior to the establishment of use and the building
opening to serve the public and maintained on an ongoing basis to the satisfaction of Dublin Police
Services:
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46. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with all applicable City of Dublin Non Residential Security
Ordinance requirements.
47. Employee exit doors shall be equipped with 180-degree viewers if there is not a burglary resistant
window panel in the door from which to scan the exterior.
48. Exterior lighting is required over all doors. The applicant shall submit a final lighting plan for
approval by the Dublin Police. Lighting of all exterior areas shall be designed to maximize
surveillance and reduce conflicts with building design, mature landscaping, and to minimize glare.
49. Security lighting shall be provided in parking lot areas at 1.0 candle lights at ground level.
Lighting fixtures shall be of a vandal resistant type.
50. Landscaping features and outdoor amenities shall be designed to reduce their attractiveness to
skateboarders and vandals.
51. Exterior landscaping shall be kept at a minimal height and fullness giving patrol officers and the
general public surveillance capabilities of the area. Shrubs and ground cover shall not directly
cover windows and doorways. River rock used near parking lots or commercial buildings shall be
permanently affixed.
52. All entrances to the parking areas shall be posted with appropriate signs per Sec. 22658(a) of the
California Vehicle Code, to assist in removing vehicles at the property owner' s/manager' s request.
53. The Applicant/Developer shall keep the site clear of graffiti vandalism on a regular and continuous
basis at all times.
54. The perimeter of the site shall be fenced during construction, and security lighting and patrols shall
be employed as necessary. The Applicant/Developer shall provide after hours call-out information
to Police Services on an "Emergency Response Form." All information shall be kept current and
up to date.
Landscaping
55. Change proposed ground cover material on the northernmost 120 feet of the median between the
main entrance and exit drive to a plant that is close to the ground and does not achieve any height.
Since the stop sign is proposed to be removed for northbound vehicle traffic in order to encourage
better flow from the Hacienda/Gleason intersection (See Condition #23), changing the ground
cover to something that is low-lying will ensure that visibility is not obstructed. Installing
hardscape (i.e. river rock or other decorative paving) in this area would also be acceptable and
would guarantee that landscape does not grow to a height to compromise traffic safety.
Responsible Agency: Planning
When required: Prior to the establishment of use and the building opening to serve
the public
56. The adopted Emerald Park Streetscape Design Guidelines for the current and former Alameda
County Surplus Property Authority land (of which this parcel is a part) include design items that
have not yet been integrated into the Project Landscape Plans. The Streetscape plans show a
separated sidewalk along Gleason Drive and the Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor Tree) as the
approved street tree. The Applicant/Developer will need to revise the Project Plans to show a
separated sidewalk along the entirety of the Gleason Drive frontage. In the Emerald Park
Streetscape Design Guidelines, a 13' wide parkway strip is shown. However, Staff is willing to
accept a smaller 6' parkway strip between the street and the 6' wide sidewalk in the interests of
retaining as much of the adjacent berm and bio-swale as possible. In this strip, the approved street
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tree shall be planted along with the appropriate groundcover. These modifications to the Project
Plans shall be made before an encroachment permit can be issued.
Responsible Agency: Planning
When required: Prior to the issuance of an encroachment permit and prior to the
establishment of use and the building opening to serve the public
57. The Landscape Plans must be reviewed and approved by DSRSD, as some of the plant material
illustrated on page L2.01 may not be suited for irrigation with reclaimed water, including Rosa
banksias (Banksia Rose), Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine), Pittosporum tobira
(Tobira), Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree), and Celtis australis (European Hackberry). DSRSD
review and approval must be completed prior to installation of the plants.
Responsible Agency: DSRSD
When required: Prior to installation of the plants
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby transfer
the original hearing jurisdiction for this project to the City Council pursuant to Section 8.96.020.C.3 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of November, 2004.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Jeri Ram, AICP
Planning Manager
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Exhibit 1 to the Resolution
PUBLIC WORKS STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
for the East County Hall of Justice Site Development Review (PA 02-030)
1. GENERAL:The Developer shall comply with the City of Dublin Zoning and Grading Ordinances, the City of
Dublin Public Works Standards and Policies, and all building and fire codes and ordinances in effect at the
time of construction. All public improvements constructed by Applicant/Developer and to be dedicated to the
City are hereby identified as "public works" under Labor Code section 1771. Accordingly, Developer, in
constructing such improvements, shall comply with the Prevailing Wage Law (Labor Code. Sects. 1720 and
following).
2. The Applicant/Developer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Dublin and its agents, officers,
and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Dublin or its agents, officers, or
employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City of Dublin or its advisory agency, appeal
board, Planning Commission, City Council, Community Development Director, Zoning Administrator, or any
other department, committee, or agency of the City to the extent such actions are brought within the time
period required by Government Code Section 66499.37 or other applicable law; provided, however, that the
Applicant/Developer's duty to so defend, indemnify, and hold harmless shall be subject to the City's promptly
notifying the Applicant/Developer of any said claim, action, or proceeding and the City's full cooperation in the
defense of such actions or proceedings.
3. Review and inspection of improvements by the Public Works Department shall be limited to improvements
located within the public right-of-way or easements dedicated to the City of Dùblin. The following standard
conditions of approval shall apply only to those improvements located within the public right-of-way or
easements. The Public Works Department shall be not have jurisdiction over design and construction of
improvements located within County property. The County shall be responsible for ensuring that all
improvements on County property are constructed in conformance with the approved Site Development
Review and in conformance with any applicable codes, ordinances, or laws. In the event of conflict between
these standard conditions and the project specific conditions of approval, the project specific conditions shall
apply.
SUBMITTALS
4. All submittals of plans shall comply with the requirements of the "City of Dublin Public Works Department
Improvement Plan Submittal Requirements", and the "City of Dublin Improvement Plan Review Check List".
5. The Applicant/Developer will be responsible for submittals and reviews to obtain the approvals of all
participating non-City agencies. The Alameda County Fire Department and the Dublin San Ramon Services
District shall approve and sign the Improvement Plans.
6. Applicant/Developer shall submit a Geotechnical Report, which includes street pavement sections.
7. Applicant/Developer shall provide the Public Works Department a digital vectorized file of the "master" files for
the project when the final site plan has been approved. Digital raster copies are not acceptable. The digital
vectorized files shall be in AutoCAD 14 or higher drawing format. Drawing units shall be decimal with the
precision of the Final Map. All objects and entities in layers shall be colored by layer and named in English. All
submitted drawings shall use the Global Coordinate System of USA, California, NAD 83 California State
Plane, Zone III, and U.S. foot.
GRADING PLANS:
8. The Grading Plan shall be in conformance with the recommendations of the Geotechnical Report and the
approved Site Development Review. A detailed Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted prior to start of
construction. On-site grading and erosion control plans will not be submitted to the Public Works Department
for review, except as needed to ensure conformance with improvements in the public right-of-way or
easements.
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IMPROVEMENTS
9. The public improvements shall be constructed generally as shown on the Site Development Review.
However, the approval of the Site Development Review is not an approval of the specific design of the
drainage, sanitary sewer, water, traffic circulation, and street improvements.
10. All public improvements shall conform to the City of Dublin Standard Plans and design requirements and as
approved by the City Engineer.
11. The Applicant/Developer shall install all traffic signs and pavement marking as required by the City Engineer.
12. Applicant/Developer shall construct all potable and recycled water and sanitary sewer facilities required to
serve the project in accordance with DSRSD master plans, standards, specifications and requirements.
13. Fire hydrant locations shall be approved by the Alameda County Fire Department. A raised reflector blue
traffic marker shall be installed in the street opposite each hydrant.
14. Street light standards and luminaries shall be designed and installed per approval of the City Engineer. The
maximum voltage drop for streetlights is 5%.
15. Two empty 3" conduits with pull ropes, to accommodate future extension of the traffic interconnect system
and for School District uses, shall be installed along any project arterial street frontage. The extent of this
work to be determined by the City Engineer.
16. Street trees, of at least a 24" box size, shall be planted along the street frontages. The varieties and locations
of the trees to be approved by the Community Development Director and City Engineer.
17. Applicant/Developer shall construct gas, electric, cable TV and communication improvements as necessary to
serve the project and the future adjacent parcels as approved by the City Engineer and the various Public
Utility agencies.
18. All electrical, gas, telephone, and Cable TV utilities, shall be underground in accordance '''lith the City policies
and ordinances. All utilities shall be located and provided within public utility easements and sized to meet
utility company standards.
19. All utility vaults, boxes and structures, unless specifically approved otherwise by the City Engineer, shall be
underground and placed in landscape areas and screened from public view. All utility vaults, boxes and
structures shall be shown on landscape plans and approved by the City Engineer and Community
Development Director prior to construction.
CONSTRUCTION:
20. The Erosion Control Plan shall be implemented between October 15th and April 15th unless otherwise
allowed in writing by the City Engineer. The ApplicanUDeveloper will be responsible for maintaining erosion
and sediment control measures for one year following completion of construction. The County shall be
responsible for maintaining adequate erosion control measures within the County property, although these
measures will not be subject to inspection by the Public Works Department.
21. If archaeological materials are encountered during construction, construction within 100 feet of these
materials shall be halted until a professional Archaeologist who is certified by the Society of California
Archaeology (SCA) or the Society of Professional Archaeology (SOPA) has had an opportunity to evaluate the
significance of the find and suggest appropriate mitigation measures.
22. Construction activities, including the maintenance and warming of equipment, shall be limited to Monday
through Friday, and non-City holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. except as otherwise
approved by the City Engineer. The City Engineer will consider requests for work outside of these hours on a
case-by-case basis (but shall not be approved for work on Sundays) and advance notice must be provided to
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nearby residential properties in compliance with standard City policy. Approval of the request will be
consistent with standard City policy and will not be unreasonably withheld.
23. Applicant/Developer shall prepare a Construction Noise Management Plan, to be approved by the City
Engineer and Community Development Director, that identifies measures to be taken to minimize construction
noise on surrounding developed properties. The Plan shall include hours of construction operation, use of
mufflers on construction equipment, speed limit for construction traffic, haul routes and identify a noise
monitor. Specific noise management measures shall be included in the project plans and specifications.
24. Applicant/Developer shall prepare a plan for construction traffic interface with public traffic on any existing
public street. Construction traffic and parking may be subject to specific requirements by the City Engineer.
25. The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for controlling any rodent, mosquito, or other pest problem due
to construction activities.
26. The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for watering or other dust-palliative measures to control dust as
conditions warrant or as directed by the City Engineer.
NPDES:
27. Prior to any clearing or grading, the Applicant/Developer shall provide the City evidence that a Notice of Intent
(NOI) has been sent to the California State Water Resources Control Board per the requirements of the
NPDES. A copy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be provided to the Public
Works Department and be kept at the construction site.
28. The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) for the operation and maintenance of the project
shall identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) appropriate to the project construction activities. The
SWPPP shall include the erosion control measures in accordance with the regulations outlined in the most
current version of the ABAG Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook or State Construction Best
Management Practices Handbook.
29. The Applicant/Developer is responsible for ensuring that all contractors implement all storm water pollution
prevention measures in the SWPPP.
30. The Public Works Department will be responsible for reviewing the SWPPP and erosion control measures for
any work located within the public right-of-way or easements. The County shall be responsible for maintaining
on-site measures in conformance with applicable State and Federal laws regarding non point stormwater
quality.
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