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File # 450-30 & 410-55
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 18, 2002
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING - PA 02-014, West Dublin BART SpeCific
Plan area rezoning (2nd reading). A City-initiated application to
rezone parcels in the West Dublin BART Specific Plan area from
existing zoning districts M-1, C-1, and C-2 to Planned Development
(West Dublin BART Specific Plan) zoning district.
Report Prepared by: Kristi Bascom, Associate PlannerO~
ATTACHMENTS: 1. City Council ordinance amending the zoning map to rezone
parcels in the West Dublin BART Specific Plan area to a
Planned Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan)
zoning district
2. City Council Agenda Statement dated June 4, 2002
3. Specific Plan Boundary map for West Dublin BART Specific
Plan area
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open public hearing and receive staff presentation.
t~,~ 2. Take public testimony.
3. Question staff and the public.
4. Close public hearing and deliberate.
5. Waive 2nd reading and adopt Ordinance (Attachment 1)
approving the rezoning.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The West Dublin BART Specific Plan area is approximately 70 acres of land including all properties
bounded by Interstate 680, Interstate 580, Dublin Boulevard, and San Ramon Road. It includes a broad
range of uses such as Enea Plaza retail center, Crown Chevrolet auto dealership, Cot-O-Van warehousing
facility, and other retail, service, restaurant, office, and lodging facilities. The West Dublin BART area is
unique in the City as it is one of the few areas where Dublin can create a true transit-oriented development.
With the construction of another Dublin/Pleasanton stop along the BART line, this area is well-poised to
capitalize on its proximity to a major transit facility. The goal of the West Dublin BART Specific Plan is
to encourage high-intensity development with a mix of uses including low and mid-rise buildings with a
combination of residences, offices, retail, lodging, live-work facilities, and restaurant uses. The service
needs (i.e. parks, fire, and police services, etc.) of any new residential development in the West Dublin
BART Specific Plan area will be addressed at the time of the development proposal.
COPIES TO: Applicant
In House Distribution
G:kPA#k2002\02-014\WDBSP CC Staff Report 2nd reading.doc ITEM NO. ~
On December 19, 2000, three specific plans were adopted for the purpose of guiding the development of
Downtown Dublin. These plans include the West Dublin BART Specific Plan (approximately 70 acres of
land north of the 1-580 freeway), the Downtown Core Specific Plan (approximately 51 acres of land
located north of Dublin Boulevard and west of the 1-680 freeway), and the Village Parkway Specific Plan
(approximately 31 acres of land located along the east and west sides of Village Parkway between Dublin
and Amador Valley Boulevards).. Along with these three specific plans, the City's General Plan was
amended to ensure the compatibility of the specific plans with the General Plan land use designations.
One of the first implementing actions identified for the specific plans ,was the initiation of rezoning in each
specific plan area as necessary. The Downtown Core Specific Plan~ area was approved for rezoning by the
City Council on April 16, 2002, and the next step is to proceed with proposed rezoning for both the West
Dublin BART and West Dublin BART Specific Plan areas.
The intent of rezoning the parcels within the West Dublin BART Specific Plan'area is to bring the zoning
designations for the area into conformance with the land use designations contained in the West Dublin
BART Specific Plan, which was adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2000.
Several approaches for rezoning were considered and it was determined that using the Planned
Development Zoning District in these areas would allow the flexibility needed to encourage innovative
development while ensuring that the goals, policies, and action programs of the West Dublin BART
Specific Plan and the General Plan are satisfied. Therefore, the proposed rezone for the property is a
Planned Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan) zoning district.
Planning Commission action
The Planning Commission heard this item at their meeting on May 14, 2002. No negative public
comments were received and the Commission voted unanimously in support of the rezoning. The
Planning Commission adopted Resolution no. 02-23 recommending that the City Council adopt an
Ordinance approving the Planned Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan) rezoning.
City Council action
At a public hearing held on June 4, 2002, the City Council introduced an Ordinance adopting the Planned
Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan) rezoning. After the public hearing, the Ordinance was
scheduled for a second reading at the June 18, 2002 City Council meeting. As required by the Dublin
Municipal Code, a second reading is necessary prior to final adoption of the rezoning ordinance, which
will classify the site as a Planned Development (PD) District, with the West Dublin BART Specific Plan
containing regulations for the use, development, improvements and maintenance of the property. The
proposed Planned Development. (West Dublin BART SPecific Plan) Zoning District would be consistent
with the West Dublin BART Specific Plan and the General Plan land use designations and policies for this
site.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing; deliberate; waive the reading and adopt
the Ordinance (Attachment 1) approving the Planned Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan)
rezone.
ORDINANCE NO. -02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO REZONE PARCELS IN THE WEST DUBLIN BART
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA FROM EXISTING ZONING DISTRICTS M-I, C-I, and C-2 TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN) ZONING DISTRICT
PA 02-014
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is desirous of improving the appearance, functionality,
economic vitality of the downtown portion of Dublin in a manner consistent with the broad vision
expressed in the Dublin General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City prepared the West Dublin BART Specific Plan pursuant to Government
Code Sec. 65450 et seq.; and,
WHEREAS, the West Dublin BART Specific Plan was adopted by the City Council on
December 19, 2000 and includes permitted land uses, development standards, urban design guidelines,
transportation improvements and implementation programs to achieve the goals of the Dublin General
Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is initiating the rezoning o£parcels in the West Dublin BART
Specific Plan area from existing zoning districts M-1, C-1, and C-2 to Planned Development (West
Dublin BART Specific Plan) Zoning District in order to bring the zoning of the parcels into
conformance with the land use designations contained in the West Dublin BART Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the parcels in the Specific Plan area already zoned Planned Development (parcel
numbers 941-1500-14-17, 38-2, 38-3, 42-3, 42-4, 48, 49-1, 49-3, 51-2, 52, and 53) are consistent with
the Specific Plan land use designations and do not require rezoning to be made consistent; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on the Planned Development
(West Dublin BART Specific Plan) rezone on May 14, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the Planned Development
(West Dublin BART Specific Plan) rezone for PA 02-014; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public heatings were held by the City Council on June 4, 2002
and June 18, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with.the California Environmental
Quality Act' (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines and the City Environmental Guidelines. An Initial
Study was prepared for the West Dublin BART Specific Plan pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15071, and is on file in the Dublin Planning Department. Based on the Initial Study, a Negative
Declaration was prepared for the Specific Plan with the finding that the implementation of the Plan
would have no adverse enVironmental impacts as mitigation was included in the project description. The
Negative Declaration was adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2000. This application is an
ATTACHNIENT
implementation measure of the West Dublin BART Specific Plan and therefore no additional
environmental review is required; and,
· WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the City Council amend the
Zoning Map to rezone parcels in the West Dublin BART Specific Plan area from existing zoning
districts M-l, C-l, and C-2 to a Planned Development (West Dublin BART Specific plan) zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, the City Council heard and considered all said reports, recommendations, written
and oral testimony submitted at the public hearing as hereinabove set forth.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8.32.070 and 8.120.050 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City
Council makes the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed Planned Development
(West Dublin BART Specific Plan) rezoning for PA 02-014:
1. The proposed Planned Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan) Zoning District meets
the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance because it will provide uses that
are appropriate for the site as was determined during the Specific Plan adoption process; and
2. Development under the Planned Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan) Zoning
District will be harmonious and compatible with existing and future development in the
surrounding areas; and
3. The Planned Development rezone is consistent with the general provisions, intent, and purpose
of the Planned Development Zoning District of the Zoning Ordinance in that it contains all
information required by Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance and accomplishes the objectives
of Chapter 8.32, A through H, of the Zoning Ordinance; and
4. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the zoning district being
' proposed because it is an improved site with adjacent roadways which are designed to carry
traffic that would be generated by the proposed types of uses; and
5. The prOposed rezoning 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 because the
project has been built according to City laws and regulations and because the Planned
Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan) Zoning District will limit land uses to those
which are appropriate for this site; and
6. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the land use designations of the Dublin General Plan
the proposed use types are permitted by said designations.
7. The proposed rezoning is within the scope of the Negative Declaration adopted for the West
Dublin BART Specific Plan and does not require additional environmental review under CEQA.
8. Assessor parcel numbers 941-1500-14-17, 38-2, 38-3, 42-3, 42-4, 48, 49-1, 49-3, 51-2, 52, and
53 are already zoned Planned Development and are not included in this proposed rezoning.
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and use their independent judgment and considered all said
reports, recommendations and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Dublin citY Council does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1:
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 following property ("the Property") to a Planned Development (West
Dublin BART Specific Plan) zoning district:
Approximately 70 acres of land 'located south of Dublin Boulevard and north of the 1-580
freeway (APNs: 941-1500-15-7, 15-19, 15-24, 16-33, 17-6, 20, 24, 25, 28-2, 29-2, 30, 31, 32,
33, 34, 35, 36-2, 37, 43-2, 44-2, 45, 46, 47-2, and 47-3).
A map of the rezoning area is shown below:
SECTION 2.
The regulations of the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the Property are set
forth in the West Dublin BART Specific Plan and this ordinance. Any amendments to the West Dublin
BART Specific Plan shall be in accordance with the Dublin Municipal Code or its successors. If the
West Dublin BART Specific Plan is amended or changed, the Planned Development zoning would
remain consistent in that it refers back to the Specific Plan for the development standards and allowed
uses.
SECTION 3.
No development shall occur on this property until Stage II Planned Development and Site
Development Review have been approved for the property. Except as provided in the West Dublin
BART Specific Plan, the use, development, improvement and maintenance of the Property shall be
governed by the provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
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SECTION 4.
The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3)
public places in the City of Dublin in aCcordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the
State of California.
SECTION 5.
This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days from and after its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 18th day of June 2002, by
the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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CIT.Y CLERK
File# I I
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 4, 2002
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING- PA 02-014, West DUblin BART Specific
Plan area rezoning. A City-initiated application to rezone parcels
in the West Dublin BART Specific Plan area from existing zoning
districts M-l, C-1, and C-2 to Planned Development (West Dublin
BART Specific Plan) zOning district
Report Prepared by: Kristi Bascom, Associate Planner ~/
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance amending the zoning map to rezone parcels in the
West Dublin BART Specific Plan area to Planned Development
(West Dublin BART Specific P~an) zoning district '
2. Planning Commission Resolution 02-24
3. Specific Plan Boundary for West Dublin BART Specific Plan
area
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open public hearing and receive staffpresentation.
2. Take public testimony.
3. Question staff, applicant, and the public.
4. Close public hearing and deliberate.
5. Waive Reading and introduce Ordinance (Attachment '1)
approving the rezoning.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION:
The West Dublin BART Specific Plan area is approximately 70 acres of land including all properties
bounded by Interstate 680, Interstate 580, Dublin Boulevard, and San Ramon Road. It includes a broad
range of uses such as Enea Plaza retail center, Crown Chevrolet auto dealership, Cor-O-Van warehousing
facility, and other retail, service, restaurant, office, and lodging facilities~ The West Dublin BART area is
unique in the City as it is one of the few areas where Dublin can create a true transit-oriented development.
With the construction of anOther Dublin/Pleasanton stop along the BART line, this area is well-poised to
capitalize on its proximity to a major transit facility. The goal of the West Dublin BART Specific Plan is
to encourage high-intensity development with a mix of uses including low and mid-rise buildings with a
combination of residences, offices, retail, lodging, live-work facilities, and restaurant uses.
On December 19, 2000, three Specific Plans were adopted for the purpose of guiding.the development of
Downtown Dublin. These plans include the West Dublin BART Specific Plan (approximately 70 acres of
COPIES TO: Applicant
In House Distribution
G:~,PAffx2002\02-014\WDBSP CC Staff Report.doc ITEM NO. ~
land north of the 1-580 freeway), the Downtown Core Specific Plan (approximately 51 acres of land
located north of Dublin Boulevard and west of the 1-680 freeway), and the Village Parkway Specific Plan
(approximately 31 acres of land located along the east and west sides of Village Parkway between DUblin
and Amador Valley Boulevards). Along with ~ese three specific plans, the City's General Plan was
amended to ensure the compatibility of the specific plans with the General Plan land use designations.
One of the first implementing actions identified for the specific plans was the initiation of rezoning in each
specific plan area as necessary. The Downtown Core Specific Plan area was approved for rezoning by the
City Council on April 16, 2002, and the neXt step is to proceed with proposed rezoning for both the West
Dublin BART and West Dublin BART Specific Plan areas.
The intent of rezoning the parcels within the West Dublin BART Specific Plan area is to bring the zoning
designations for the area into conformance with the land use designations contained in the West Dublin
BART Specific Plan, which was adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2000.
Several approaches for rezoning were considered and it was determined that using the Planned
Development Zoning District in these areas would allow the flexibility needed to encourage innovative
development while ensuring that the goals, policies, and action programs of the West Dublin BART
Specific Plan and the General Plan are satisfied. Therefore, the proposed rezone for the property is a
Planned Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan) zoning district.
ANALYSIS:
Rezoning:
The new Planned Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan) Zoning District will apply to all
commercial and industrial parcels within the Specific Plan Boundary Area as shown in the Final west
Dublin BART SpeCific Plan, adopted by the City Council on December 19, 20'00 and as amended on
October'16, 2001, except for parcel numbers 941-1500-14-17, 38-2, 38-3, 42-3, 42-4, 48, 49-1, 49-3, 51-
2, 52, and 53, which are already zoned Planned Development.
Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance (Planned Development Zoning District) requires that a Stage 1
Development Plan shall be adopted with the reclassification of the property to the planned Development
Zoning District. The West Dublin BART Specific Plan meets the requirements of the Stage 1
Development Plan as it includes the details shown below:
Stage 1 Development Plan requirements ] West Dublin BART Specific Plan
1. ZoningI Planned Development
(West Dublin BART Specific Plan)
2.' Statement of Proposed Uses
Permitted Uses As allowed per West Dublin BART Specific Plan
Conditional Uses As allowed per West Dublin BART Specific Plan
Temporary Uses As allowed per Chapter 8.108 (Temporary Use
Permit) of the Zoning Ordinance
3. Stage 1 Site Plan Diagram of Existing Land Uses in West Dublin
BART Specific Plan
4. Site area and proposed densities As allowed per West Dublin BART Specific Plan
5. ~Phasing Plan As allowed per West Dublin BART Specific Plan
6. Landscaping Plan As required per West Dublin BART Specific Plan
7. General Plan and Specific Plan consistency Consistent
8. Inclusionary Zoning Regulations To be reviewed with applicable individual
development applications
Individual development projects consistent with the Specific Plan will require aPproval of a Stage 2
Development Plan pursuant to the Planned Development District regulations.
The West Dublin BART Specific Plan area currently includes four zoning districts:
M-1 (Light IndUstrial) which allows low-intensity industrial uses such as printing and publishing,
research and development labs, warehousing, and distribution;
·C-1 (Retail Commercial) which allows general retail, office, and personal service uses in addition
to restaurants, health services and clinics, and automobile brokerages;
· C-2 (General Commercial) which allows many of the same uses as C-1 in addition to larger-scale
retail establishments as well as a greater range of auto-related uses; and
· PD (Planned Development). There is one cluster of land in the West Dublin BART Specific Plan
area that already has a Planned Development zoning deSignation. The greater Enea Plaza area
(APNs 941-1500-14-17, 38-2, 38-3, 42-3, 42-4, 48, 49-1, 49-3, 51-2, 52, and 53) was approved for
a rezoning in 1996. The existing Planned Development zoning district was approved with very
specific uses permitted on the property, some of which have different standards than those in the
West Dublin BART Specific. Plan, but which are consistent with the Specific Plan.. For this
reason, this cluster of parcels will not be included in the proposed rezoning.
The West Dublin BART Specific Plan area eight land use categories, including: · Corn A (Commercial A) which allows larger retail centers, general retail and service uses, and
restaurants;
· Com B (Commercial B) which allows smaller-scale uses including specialty retail, restaurants,
offices, entertainment, and similar pedestrian-oriented uses; .
· L (Lodging) which allows overnight stay facilities;
· MU (Mixed Use) which allows medium or high-density residential uses and at least one non-
residential land use such as office or retail;
· O (Office) which allows professional, business, corporate, and medical/dental offices;
P (Parking) to serve the'future BART facility;
· R (Residential) which allows medium and higher' d~nsity residential dwellings (a high density
range of 30-50 units per dwelling may be acceptable); and
· R/O (Retail/Office) which allows a range of general retail as well as professional, business,
corporate, medical, and dental office buildings.
Also contained ~ the Specific Plan are conditional and temporary uses allowed as well as development
standards for new construction.
The existing zoning (mix of commercial and industrial zoning diStricts) and Specific Plan land use
designations for the different parcels are not consistent throughout'the Specific Plan Area. Using a
Planned Development (West Dublin BART Specific Plan) zoning district would allow all of the properties
to have a Planned Development zoning designation consistent with the Specific Plan, which allows the
uses to be more clearly defined.
Site Development Review:
Since this Planned Development Rezone is City-initiated, there are no detailed plans being approved in
conjunction with a development application. All new development of any size in the Specific Plan area
shall be subject to Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) of the Zoning Ordinance and will be
reviewed for compliance with the West Dublin BART Specific Plan.
Environmental Review:
An Initial Study was prepared for the West Dublin BART Specific Plan pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15071, and is on f'fie in the Dublin Planning Department. Based on the Initial Study, a Negative
Declaration was prepared for the Specific Plan with the finding that the implementation of the Plan would
have no adverse environmental 'impacts as mitigation was included in the project description. The
Negative Declarati°n was adopted by the City Council on December 19, 2000.'
This application is an implementation measure of the West Dublin BART Specific Plan and therefore no
additional environmental review is required.
CONCLUSION:
Staff believes thai one zoning district applied consistently to ail properties in the Specific Plan Area will
Provide the clearest direction on what development is desired for the West Dublin BART area. Using a
Planned Development zoning district that is based on the West Dublin BART Specific Plan for this
purpose will ensure that the Specific Plan development regulations guide all future development.
Additionally, if the West Dublin BART Specific Plan is updated or changed, the Planned Development
zoning would remain consistent in that it refers back to the Specific Plan for the development standards
and allowed uses.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing, receive staff presentation, take public
tesfnUony, question Staff and Applicant, close public hearing, deliberate and waive the reading and
introduce the Ordinance (Attachment 1) approving the West Dublin BART Specific Plan rezone; and
schedule the second reading of the Ordinance for June 18, 2002.
G:~PA#k2002\02-014\WDBSP CC StaffReport.doc
Parcels not included
in proposed rezoning
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LEGEND
.... SPECIFIC PLAN BOUNDARV
N .T.S.
SPECIFIC PLAN BOUNDARY DECEMBER 2000
WEST DUBLIN BART SPECIFIC PLAN C I T Y O F