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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 19-08 PLPA-2018-00033 Westin Hotel ProjectRESOLUTION NO. 19-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE AND RELATED STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WESTIN HOTEL PROJECT APN: 986-0034-014-00 PLPA 2019=00006 WHEREAS, the Applicant, LN Hospitality, LLC, is proposing to construct a 198-room hotel, including lobby, cafe, assembly space, and a restaurant on a proposed 5.88-acre site located on a portion of Site D-2 in the Dublin Transit Center. The proposed development and applications are collectively known as the "Project"; and WHEREAS, the applications include a Planned Development Rezone with a related Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development Review Permit, and Tentative Map No. 10949; and WHEREAS, the Project Site is located on Altamirano Avenue between Campus Drive and Arnold Road within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area, and more specifically within the Dublin Transit Center Village area; and WHEREAS, the project site is located within Planned Development Zoning District (Ordinance 21-02) for which a Stage 1 Planned Development Plan was approved for the subject site identified as Site D-2; and WHEREAS, on November 19, 2002, the City Council certified the Dublin Transit Center EIR which included the subject site identified as a portion of Site D-2. Upon approval of the Dublin Transit Center EIR, the City Council adopted mitigation measures, a mitigation monitoring program and a Statement of Overriding Considerations (Resolution No. 215-02, incorporated herein by reference); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2), the project was examined to determine if another environmental document should be prepared. The analysis concluded that the environmental impacts of the Project were analyzed in the Dublin Transit Center EIR. There is no substantial evidence in the record that any new effects would occur, that any new mitigation measures would be required, or that any of the conditions triggering supplemental environmental review under CEQA Guidelines section 15162 exists; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated September 24, 2019, was submitted to the Planning Commission recommending City Council approval of the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the project on September 24, 2019, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use its independent judgement and considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth prior to making its recommendation on the project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance (attached as Exhibit A) approving the Planned Development Zoning District Stage 2 Development Plan, based on findings, including but not limited to, that the Planned Development zoning and project as a whole is consistent and in conformance with the Dublin Transit Center Planned Development with Stage 1 Development Plan, General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Planned Development Zoning District, and that development of the proposed project will be harmonious and compatible with existing and future development in the surrounding area. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24t" day of September 2019, by the following votes: AYES: Benson, Kothari, Mittan, Thalblum, Wright NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ing Commi�ssibn Chair ATTEST: Assistant Community Development Director ORDINANCE NO. xx — 19 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT WITH A RELATED STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WESTIN HOTEL PROJECT APN: 986-0034-014-00 PLPA 2019-00006 The Dublin City Council does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. RECITALS A. The Applicant, LN Hospitality, LLC, is proposing to construct a 198-room hotel, including lobby, cafe, assembly space, and restaurant on a proposed approximately 5.88-acre site located on a portion of Site D-2 in the Dublin Transit Center. The proposed development and applications are collectively known as the "Project"; and B. The Project Site is located on Altamirano Avenue between Campus Drive and Arnold Road within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area, and more specifically within the Dublin Transit Center Village area; and C. On November 19, 2002, the City Council certified the Dublin Transit Center EIR which included the subject site identified as a portion of Site D-2. Upon approval of the Dublin Transit Center EIR, the City Council adopted mitigation measures, a mitigation monitoring program and a Statement of Overriding Considerations (Resolution No. 215-02, incorporated herein by reference); and C. On December 3, 2002, City Council approved the Planned Development Stage 1 Development Plan for the Dublin Transit Center Project, which included the subject site identified as a portion of Site D-2 (Ordinance No. 21-02); D. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2), the project was examined to determine if another environmental document should be prepared. The analysis concluded that the environmental impacts of the Project were analyzed in the Dublin Transit Center EIR. There is no substantial evidence in the record that any new effects would occur, that any new mitigation measures would be required, or that any of the conditions triggering supplemental environmental review under CEQA Guidelines section 15162 exists; and E. Following a properly noticed public hearing on September 24, 2019, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 19-XX, recommending approval of the Planned Development Rezone and related Stage 2 Development Plan, which resolution is incorporated herein by reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours; and F. On ,the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the project, including the proposed Planned Development Zoning Stage 2 Development Plan, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and G. Staff Report dated and incorporated herein by reference, described and analyzed the Project, including the Planned Development Rezone and related Stage 2 Development Plan, for the City Council; and SECTION 2. FINDINGS A. Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows. 1. The Project PD-Planned Development zoning meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 in that it provides a comprehensive development plan that creates a desirable use of land that is sensitive to surrounding land uses by virtue of the layout and design of the site plan. 2. Development of the Project under the PD-Planned Development zoning will be harmonious and compatible with existing and future development in the surrounding area in that the site will provide a new commercial use in an area that has similar uses nearby and is also adjacent to existing and future workplaces and residential neighborhoods. B. Pursuant to Sections 8.120.050.A and B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows. 1. The PD-Planned Development zoning for Project will be harmonious and compatible with existing and potential development in the surrounding area in that the proposed Site Plan has considered a land use type and intensity that is compatible with the adjacent development. The land use and site plan take advantage of the existing BART station and bus transfer center to provide, encourage and facilitate use of transit facilities. The purpose and intent provides a comprehensive plan that is tailored to the transit orientation of the site and creates a desirable use of land that is sensitive to the surrounding uses, from campus office, multi -family residential, neighborhood park, and public/semipublic uses. 2. The project site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the zoning district being proposed in that the project site is flat with existing transit facilities and no major or unusual physical or topographic constraints and, thus, is physically suitable for the type and intensity proposed. Utility and street connections exist or can be easily extended to the property. The project site conditions were documented in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that was previously certified, and the environmental impacts that have been identified will be mitigated to the greatest degree possible. There are no site challenges that were identified in the EIR that will present an impediment to utilization of the site for the intended purposes. There are no major physical or topographic constraints and thus the site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the commercial uses approved through the PD zoning. 3. The PD-Planned Development zoning 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 in that the project will comply with all applicable development regulations and standards and will implement all adopted mitigation measures. 4. The PD-Planned Development zoning is consistent with and in conformance with the Dublin General Plan, in that the proposed hotel is consistent with the Campus Office land use designation for the site. C. On November 19, 2002, the City Council certified the Dublin Transit Center EIR which included the subject parcel identified as Site D-2 (Resolution No. 215-02). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2), the project was examined to determine if another environmental document should be prepared. The analysis concluded that the environmental impacts of the Project were analyzed in the Dublin Transit Center EIR. There is no substantial evidence in the record that any new effects would occur, that any new mitigation measures would be required, or that any of the conditions triggering supplemental environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 exist. SECTION 3: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT Pursuant to Chapter 8.32, Title 8 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code, the City of Dublin Zoning Map is amended to rezone the property described below to a Planned Development Zoning District and supersedes and replaces the previously adopted zoning (Ordinance No. 21-02): Approximately 5.88 acres of the 12.3-acre parcel (referred to as Site D-2 in the Dublin Transit Center) located on Altamirano Avenue between Campus Drive and Arnold Road. The subject site is the southern portion of Assessor Parcel Number 986-0034-014-00. ("the Property"). A map of the rezoning area is shown below: Dublin Transit Center Boundary SECTION 4. APPROVAL OF STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN The regulations for the use, development, improvement and maintenance of the project site are set forth in the following Stage 2 Development Plan, which is hereby approved. Any amendments to the Stage 2 Development Plan shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance or its successors. ii Stage 2 Development Plan for Project This is a Stage 2 Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. This Development Plan meets all the requirements for the Stage 2 Development Plan set forth in Chapter 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance and is adopted as part of the Planned Development Zoning for the Westin Hotel Project (PLPA-2019-00006). This Stage 2 Development Plan is consistent with the Stage 1 Development Plan adopted for this site by Ordinance No. 21-02. The Planned District and this Stage 2 Development Plan provides flexibility needed to encourage innovative development while ensuring the goals, policies and action programs of the General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and provisions of Chapter 8.32, Planned Development Zoning District of the Zoning Ordinance are satisfied. 1. Statement of Compatibility with Stage 1 Development Plan. The Westin Hotel Stage 2 Development Plan is consistent with the Stage 1 Development Plan for D-2 of the Dublin Transit Center, in that it provides for a hotel use as approved in Ordinance No. 21-02. 2. Statement of Uses. Permitted, Conditional and Accessory Uses shall be as adopted by Ordinance No. 21-02, the Dublin Transit Center Stage 1 Planned Development Zoning Development Plan (PA00-013). 3. Stage 2 Site Plan. The following Stage 2 Site Plan is conceptual. Final site design shall be determined by the Site Development Review Permit. F7 r 11 Pt HOTEL Q cn ' II 0 o. _ z. OALTA -IRANO OAD . _ _ Ic] 4. Site area and proposed densities. Site area and densities shall be as adopted by Ordinance No. 21-02, the Dublin Transit Center Stage 1 Planned Development Zoning Development Plan (PA00-013). 5. Development regulations. Maximum Building Height 75 feet Minimum Lot Size None Maximum lot coverage None Maximum Floor Area Ratio 1.26 (net) and 1.80 (gross) Minimum Building Setbacks Northern Property Line 20' Eastern Property Line 15' Western Property Line 15' Southern Property Line 15' Parking Spaces (minimum) 179 spaces Signage Pursuant to an approved Master Sign Program 6. Architectural Standards. The architectural style is modern with clean lines and enhanced bold geometry using high - quality materials and a complimentary color palette. The architectural design shall reflect the following standards: • Employ high quality materials to provide visual interest in the project and to complement its surroundings. • The architecture is articulated through unique materiality but a common architectural expression of wood, stone, and synthetic stucco finishes. • The overall character and feel of the area shall use a variety of cohesive styles, materials, colors and textures. • Use diversity of textures in the building finishes providing a varied and interesting base form for the buildings. • The simple form of the building is enhanced by the juxtaposition of protruding planes, material textures, and colors. • The design for the entries to parking area should be articulated and detailed such that employees and visitors can easily identify pedestrian and vehicular access points. • Provide functional amenities and spaces gather and socialize, with landscaping, where hotel guests and visitors will n • Incorporate features such as different wall planes, heights, wall textures, roof elements, signs, light fixtures and landscaping to contribute layers of detail at the pedestrian level. • The hotel entrance is designed with architectural elements that portray a welcoming gesture of the functionality of the space and its charismatic ambiance to celebrate the arrival. Details may include a porte cochere, skylights, a water feature or art to create an atmosphere that allows for natural lighting, tranquility and serenity. Illustrative examples of architectural style: 5 7. Preliminary Landscape Plan. The landscape design of the project shall include the following: • Native and/or drought -tolerant plants and trees are strongly encouraged to minimize the amount of water for irrigation. Landscaping treatments should include a variety of trees, grasses, shrubs, and groundcovers as well as a diversity of species. • All areas not used by buildings, walkways, driveways, parking, storage or loading/unloading should be landscaped. Landscaping includes live material, which may be accented with non -living material such as rock or gravel. • Soil type, sun and wind exposure, and other such factors should be considered when choosing landscaping species and locations. • Landscaping should be planted in a manner that at maturity will not damage neighboring properties, block sunlight from surrounding buildings, or otherwise degrade the integrity of adjacent uses. • Groundcover should be planted so that 100 percent coverage will be achieved within two years. • The base of the buildings should be landscaped to soften the edges. Accent landscaping should be provided at major focal points, such as near entries and pedestrian gathering areas. • Large deciduous trees are encouraged on the west and south sides of buildings to block wind and summer heat and to utilize winter solar heat. Evergreen trees are encouraged for areas needing windbreaks. • The public right-of-way, sidewalks, and on -site pedestrian walkways should be lined with a landscaped strip and shade trees are encouraged along sidewalks to minimize the impacts of the sun on pedestrians. • Driveway entrances to parking lots should have an attractive and defined design. Landscape treatments and decorative paving materials are encouraged at driveway entrances. Illustrative example of landscape layout: .fir �r m r' Ar 444 C IL PROVIDE f� 8. Consistency with General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan land use Campus Office, which permits a floor area ratio of 0.25 to 0.80 and accommodates a range of office and other non -retail commercial use. In addition, the project will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City. 9. Inclusionary Zoning Regulations. The Inclusionary Zoning Regulations do not regulate non-residential projects, so therefore this is not applicable. 10.Applicable Requirements of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Except as specifically provided in the Stage 1 Development Plan (Ordinance 21-02) and this Stage 2 Development Plan, the use, development, improvement and maintenance of the Property shall be governed by the closest comparable zoning district pursuant to section 8.32.060C or its successor. SECTION 5. POSTING OF ORDINANCE The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public spaces in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California. SECTION 6 EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this day of , 2019, by the following votes: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor 7