Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.5 Prks&RecMasterPlnDraft '4',"<;,',,:. . 1".1 '1 " .,." . \ ,. e e CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 25, 1994 SUBJECT : Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan Report by Diane Lowart, Recreation Director A.~Negative Declaration B.~Resolution recommending adoption of the Negative Declaration c.. jDraft Master Plan D./Resolution recommending adoption of the Master Plan EXHIBITS ATTACHED : RECOMMENDATION : 1. 2.. Open Public Hearing Receive Presentation from Staff and the Consultant Receive Public Testimony Close Public Hearing Deliberate Adopt Resolutions lv' ~3.. 4. 5.. 6. FINANCIAL STATEMENT : None DESCRIPTION : In Fiscal Year 1990-91, the City embarked on the development of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was to establish goals, long-term pOlicies and standards to guide the city in the acquisition, development and management of park and recreation facilities for the next twenty years. The development of the Master Plan was timed so that it would coincide with the planning studies that were being undertaken in Western DUblin and Eastern Dublin. PLANNING PROCESS The firm of David Gates and Associates was retained to assist City staff with the development of the Master Plan. Early into the process, it was determined that input from the community was necessary in order to develop a document that reflected the needs of current residents and provided for the needs of future residents.. A steering Committee was formed consisting of interested community members as well as representatives from City commissions, special recreation interest groups (little league, youth soccer and senior adults) and local schools. The Steering Committee commenced work on November 27, 1990 and meet a total of four times. Information that was considered by the steering Committee included: 1) area demographics and popUlation projections; 2) inventory of current facilities; 3) facility standards; 4) recreation space guidelines and classifications; . 5) recreation needs and priorities; 6) park site alternatives and park prototypes; and 7) financing of parks and facilities. In addition to meetings of the steering Committee, a Public Meeting was held for the purpose of SOliciting further in~ut from the public as to park and recreation facility needs and priorlties. Prior to moving forward with development of the Administrative Draft Master Plan Report, a Special Study Session'was conducted with the City Council, the Planning commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. ::::-::~~--------------::::::-::~--::~:--~:-:-::::::::::----- Parks & Recreation Commission DSRSD / EBRPD / Zone 7 / DUSO CITY CLERK FILE ~ e e DRAFT PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN PAGE TWO The purpose of the Special Study Sessien was to gain input on the following issues: 1. Recreation Facility and Park Standards 2. Development of Community Parks versus Neighborhood Parks 3.. Design standards for city Park, Community Park, Neighborhood Park and Neighborhood Square 4. Locations for community facilities 5. Disposition of Camp Parks lands At the conclusion of this meeting, the Consultant authorization to proceed with the Administrative Draft Report incorporating the comments put forth by the Commission members. , was given Master Plan Council and The Administrative Draft Master Plan Report was prepared and circulated for Staff review. The Master Plan was then revised based on comments submitted by Staff and, prior to releasing the Master Plan for pUblic review, the project was placed on hold pending the outcome of the referendum on Western Dublin. The Western Dublin referendum was followed by a referendum on Eastern Dublin so work on the Master Plan was further stalled. Work on the Master Plan resumed in December of 1993. The Master Plan was revised to reflect changes that had occurred in Eastern Dublin and references to parks and facilities in Western Dublin were deleted. DRAFT PARKS AND RECREATION KASTER PLAN The Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan is attached in Exhibit C. The Master Plan is divided into five chapters. The first chapter, Introduction, discusses the parameters and purpose of the Master Plan. The second chapter summarizes the analysis of background information and projections used in developing the Plan. The goals and pOlicies established in the Master Plan are discussed in Chapter 3. The fourth chapter provides specific standards or criteria for Dublin's parks and recreation facilities. The fifth chapter, Implementation, describes the funding sources and regulatory tools available to make the plan a reality. A summation of each chapter follows. Introduction The Master Plan provides direction for addressing the long-term recreational needs of the City and its changing population over the next twenty years. The plan emphasizes providing community facilities to meet the program demands of the residents. The Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan Study Area includes not only the existing City of Dublin, but areas to the East and West that may be annexed and developed to accommodate future growth. Currently the city of Dublin's subdivision ordinance dedication of 5 acres of park land per 1,000 persons. has been retained and further defined in the Parks Master Plan. requires the This standard and Recreation At build-out the plan will encompass a 330-acre park system providing 5 acres of park land per 1000 residents based on a projected service population of 66,000. As the existing park system consists of approximately 74 acres of active parks (excluding school parks and the Heri tage "Center) , the plan calls for the aC<1uisi tion and development of an additional 256 acres of park land withln the General Plan Area. This includes a 56~ acre City Park, an 80~ acre Sports Park, a 46~ acre Community Park and approximately 74 acres of Neighborhood Parks/Squares. Since the potential for expansion of park and recreation facilities within the existing city limits is extremely limited, the weight of providing park land and facilities for the future growth falls upon the undeveloped portions of the community to the east. The acquisition and development of additional park land within Eastern Dublin is consistent with the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment. .~._- . . DRAFT PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN PAGE THREE The Master Plan is based on the follQwing components: 1. Parks which meet community-wide recreation needs 2.. Parks which meet local neighborhood recreation needs 3. Open Space Areas which protect the existing natural character of the County 4.. Linkages (trails, streets, bikeways) which unite the park system into ~ cohesive whole Background and Analvsis Information that was considered during the preparation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan included 1) existing resources both in the City and the region, 2) population, demographics and projected growth, 3) facilities evaluation and demand and 4) park and recreation facility needs. Identifying recreation needs is a very important component of a park and recreation master plan. This report studied the demand for recreation facilities and activities and developed a 9uantifiable statement of need based on a process that included SlX steps as follows: 1. Analysis of trends in recreation participation 2.. study of who presently provides recreation service in Dublin 3. Analysis of who currently participates in recreation 4. Results of public workshop meetings 5. Development of park and facility standards 6. Identification of park and facility needs. Standards for parks and recreation facilities were also examined. Parks and Recreation Facility standards are guides by which communities may estimate in quantifiable terms the number of acres of facilities required to meet recreation demand. By attaching the standard to a population variable, it is possible to forecast future needs as the population grows. standards can be an expression of minimum acceptable facilities and areas, and a guideline to determine land requirements for various types of facilities. The most recognized standards used for municipal planning of parks and recreation facilities are those developed by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). In addition to the use of national standards, a comparison with neighboring communities and peer communities is another useful tool in establishing appropriate community standards. Both methods were utilized to develop the recommended standards for park facilities and sports facilities contained in the Master Plan. (Tables 1 and 2 of the Draft Report.) Goals and policies The Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan contains goals, guiding policies and action programs for each of the following six areas: Park System; Trails and Bikeways; open Space; Community Image and Character; Park Acquisition and Development; and Maintenance and Operations. The goals and pOlicies have been developed to be flexible enough to accommodate opportunities and shifts in priorities. They are as follows: Park System: Provide for a high-quality and diversified park system to meet the recreational needs and quality of life goals of existing and future residents of Dublin. The Park Facility Plan (Figure 5) identifies the locations of existing parks as well as potential ,citywide park facilities and neighborhood parks. Criteria used in the selection of park sites included: 1) accessibility of the site to the total Dublin community; 2) proximity to other public facilities such as schools: 3) relationship to natural features (creeks, knolls, open space); 4) visual presence (visibility from major roadways); 5) limited site development constraints such as steep topography; and 6) significant size to accommodate recreation facilities. . e . DRAFT PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN PAGE FOUR Trails and Bikewavs: To create a conti~uous network of paths, walks, and trails, thereby providing a recreational resource of routes and linear open spaces enabling the pUblic to travel by non-motorized modes throughout the Dublin community. The Trails Plan (Figure 6) identifies locations of existing and proposed Class 1 Pedestrian/Bikeways, existing and proposed Class 2 Bike Lanes and potential hiking/equestrian trail corridors and staging areas. Careful consideration was given to identifying trail alignments which would provide linkages to regional trail corridors and to trails in neighboring communities. Onen Soace: To preserve the visual quality of the hillsides and creeks that contribute to the character of Dublin and to provide pUblic access to and passive recreation opportunities within open space areas. ;; Community Image and Character: Use the park and open space system to provide community identity and character for DUblin, improving the area's visual quality. Park Acquisition and Develooment: Generate the necessary funds and utilize land dedication policies to insure implementation of parks and facilities acquisition and development. Maintenance and Onerations: Prqvide services management and funding for while developing a thorough list rapidly expanding DUblin community. Guiding Policies and Action Plans for each of the aforementioned Goals are included in Chapter 3 of the Draft Report. planning for allocation direction, the existing parks and facilities of the recreational needs of the Park and Recreation Facility Standards utilizing data gathered through workshops, interviews and review of existing recreation programs, the Master Plan establishes the number and type of facilities which will be required if the City of Dublin is to meet the recreation needs of future residents at the level of service demanded by the current population. The Master Plan emphasizes the acquisition and development of community facilities and restricting the use of neighborhood parks to those activities which will not impact adjacent residential use. Park and recreation facility standards and park prototypes have been developed for the various types of park facilities including: o o o o city Park community Park Neighborhood Park Special Use Facilities o Sports Park o Civic Park o Neighborhood Square - Historic Park and Town square Standards have also been developed for the trails and bikeways as follows: o o Parkway Creekside Trails o o Bicycle Trails Open Space Trails Additionally, recommendations for the use and square footage requirements for each of the following facilities have been developed: o o o community Center Aquatic Center Community Theate~ o o Recreation Center Senior Center Table 4, Park Facility Distribution identifies the total number of facilities that will be needed for the build-out of the General Plan Area and describes a potential scenario for distribution of these facilities at the various parks. e . DRAFT PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN PAGE FIVE Imnlementation .,- The goals, guiding policies and action programs established in this Master Plan represent an ambitious plan. The successful implementation of the Master Plan is contingent upon acquisition of lands as well as funding for development, operations, and maintenance of the new facilities. Table 5, Implementation Priorities recommends specific immediate action to be taken to initiate implementation of the Master Plan. This will require funding for the necessary specific planning and the acquisition of park land. When considering the funding responsibilities for park land acquisition, development and maintenance, a number of funding opportunities are available. There also exists a number of regulatory mechanisms that should be considered in the long range implementation plans. The major funding sources and requlatory mechanisms are detailed in Chapter 5 of the Master Plan but lnclude sources such as Land Dedication, In-lieu Fees, Grants, Bond Measures, Assessment Districts, etc. The experience of other communities shows that a combination of regulatory, pUblic and private funding is likely to be the most successful approach. CONCLUSION This Parks and Recreation Master Plan is a reflection of the City of Dublin's foresight and commitment to ensuring a high quality of life for the community. The plan reflects the desire of the residents of Dublin to have and maintain a high quality of parks and recreation facilities. This desire for quality attracts people to live and work in Dublin. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan goals outlined in this document are ambitious. If diligently followed, they will provide the citizens of Dublin with a system of quality parks and recreation facilities for years to come. The City'S challenge will be to provide direction, services and management for the existing parks and facilities while planning accurately for the recreational needs of a rapidly expanding community. RECOMMENDATION California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), state CEQA Guidelines and City Environmental Guidelines require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impact and that environmental documents be prepared. Accordingly, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Exhibit A). In addition, resolutions have been prepared adopting the Negative Declaration (Exhibit B) and adopting the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Exhibit D) . It is recommended that the city council take the following action: 1. Open PUblic Hearing 2.. Receive Presentation from staff and the Consultant 3. Receive Public Testimony 4.. Close Public Hearing 5.. Deliberate 6. Adopt Resolutions - ; ~--,~'^ ~~l/~'~ \[q{~I~~1 -~'_" ~ //J); "', r.. "l'i'--f .-"\Ie;",\.':-;- "~"'" e CITY OF DUBLIN e P.O. Box 2340, Dublin, California 94568 · City Offices, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 EXHIBIT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (prepared pursuant to city of Dublin Environmental Guidelines, section 1.7(c), 5.5) Description of Project: The city of Dublin is proposing to adopt the Dublin Parks & Recreation Master Plan which includes long term goals, polices and standards for the acquisition, financing, development and management of the city's park and recreation facilities for the next twenty years. project Location: DUblin, California Name of proponent: city of Dublin I hereby find that the above project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Attached is a copy of the Initial study ("Environmental Information Form" and "Environmental Checklist") documenting the reasons to support the above finding. The following mitigation measures are included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects on the environment. N/A The attached Monitoring/Reporting Plan designed to ensure that these mitigation measures are carried out during the project's implementation is hereby incorporated and fully made part of this Negative Declaration. N/A ~Iuru Signature . Laurence L. Tonq Printed Name Planninq Director Title b/1 ( tt4 I Date , I c:\P&~Oistration (510) 833-6650. City Council (510) 833-6605. Finance (510) 833.6640. Building Inspection (510) 833-6620 Code Enforcement (510) 833-6620 . Engineering (510) 833-6630 · Planning (510) 833.6610 Police (510) 833-6670 . Public WorKs (510) 833-6630 · Recreation (510) 833-6645 t.t~- .' e e Application Name: CITY OF DUBLIN PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN APPENDIX D -- (PART I) INITIAL STUDY (ENVIRON~lENTAL INFORMATION FORM) (To be completed by Applicant pursuant to city of Dublin Environmental Guidelines Section 1.6) Date Filed: JUNE 6, 1994 GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: CITY OF DUBLIN. RECREATION DEPAR'T'"M'FNl'. 100 r.TVTC "PT,AZA, TlllRT,TN, r.A Ol1.<;h~ 2. Address of Project: CITYWIDE 3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this proj ect: DIANE LOWART, RECREATION DIRECTOR~;:lOO CIVIC PLAZA. DUBLIN, CA 94568. (510) 833-6645. 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: NONE 5 . Existing zoning district: CI'fYT..lIDE 6. Description of project: (Include site area, uses, size and number of buildings, parking, number of dwelling units, scheduling, and any other information necessary or helpful to understand project. This attached description must be complete and accurate. Exhibits or photographs should be identified and attached) . ( ~-c.c AlTAc~ H B"-ST ') " , Revised 9/91 -1- .,,- e e 7. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked (attach additional sheets as necessary) . YES NO x 1. x 2 . X 3. X 4 . X 5. .A...- 6. .JL 7. v 8. ,~ X 9. X 10. X II. X 12. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in v~cinity. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainase patterns. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent (10%) or more. Use of disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammables or explosives. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). Substantially increase fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 8. Briefly describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. If necessary, attach photographs of the site. ....s-u~ (:J "..... ,/(.) PI "-......... 7"~ (,."\-o.d 'Cfrlf"~ {)Jhlim.. c1f<-. . Revised 9/91 .. e e 9. Briefly describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects and the type of land use. "Jee f:t:1J.2(l.k(... P Lkr-J C;{ (L A+JD <:,-"<'Tc4J Pi-t~ L-t rJ c;( P-- ~ CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Dated: JUNE 6, 1994 RECREATION DIKECTOR Print Name CITY OF DUBLIN Title/company ! ' Revised 9/91 3 DfSCg.(fT(orJ of r.cr- e CITY OF DUBLIN PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Master goals, long-term policies and standards to the acquisition, development and management of facilities. Plan is to establish guide the city in park and recreation The Master Plan provides direction for addressing the long-term recreational needs of the city and its changing population over the next twenty years. The Master Plan Study Area includes not only the existing city of DUblin, but areas to the East and West that will be annexed and developed to accommodate future growth. The proposed Parks and Recreation Master Plan is based on a minimum standard of 5 acres of park land per 1,000 residents. As the Master Plan emphasizes the acquisition and development of community facilities, the proposed standard for community facilities is 4 acres of park land per 1,000 and the proposed standard for neighborhood parks is 1 acre of park land per 1,000. , , Application No.: ~ e . Part I Submitted On (Date) APPENDIX D -- (PART II) INITIAL STUDY (ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM) (TO be completed pursuant to city of Dublin Environmental Guidelines, S 1.6.) Name, ~ddress~and ~hone~Number oj Propon~pt: ( ~'k" ,J.f \) f/'JIJJ....-- ~uf.." ru-f,J ~~7) 1'.-\ /Y-r'1 . V V . 2. Agency Requiring Checklist: Cl,.1 D~ , 3. n ~amer.-<?f p+,c;>posa)., if ap~licable: D~ ?iJLlu ~ 0.v~''/1.....- 4, f/(UJecl f.)i.,t/Op'0rAlsee(l.tft,c~(d) ~ (JU-t- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS I. BACKGROUND 1. II. (Explanation of all answers is required. Attach additional sheets if necessary.) YES MAYBE NO SOURCE2 / Lf ~ ---1-- -- -- \/ q II' , -- / \I l{, I., ./ l-I. f., -- '/4,b ,1. . EARTH. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes of geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? . - . i e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? I I 2Refers to appropriate note on page.9. ... e . Page 2 Appendix D (Initial study/Part II) YESMAYBE NO SOURCE _ _ .--L u, i.- j~ /.1' .k- ~ VC- V ?-- /2-- /" y r.: - - , tI i I r '~I , \,., - - / { , r -..../ '~i "" - - , f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or.changes in siltation, deposition, or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Exposure of people or property to . geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. AIR. will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions of deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of obj ectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? d. Construction or alteration of a facility within one-fourth of a mile of a school which might emit hazardous air emissions? If Yes, school district must be consulted and must be given written notification of the project not less than 30 days prior to approval of EIR or Negative Declaration (Pub. Res. Code 21151.4) . 3. WATER. will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? , , 0( >:- e . Appendix D (Initial study/Part II) Page 3 v YESMAYBE NO SOURCE --- /.,/ c; ---;- ./ fI!. '-f: :0 / U( , .:> ~ ~. 1(( -If. J ~ U( , , .J - -,- . // / ( ~~ -/' -- L/ '--I.' (" ,/ V . , . '-, I () -.- '-) [ ~ I .I \/ . ' q;\c d. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited tOI temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? e. Alteration of the direction of rate of flow of ground waters? f. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? g. substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? h. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? 4. PLANT LIFE. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the nwnbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants in a barrier to the normal replenishment of' existing species? 5. ANIMAL LIFE. Will the proposal result in: a. change in the diversity- o-f species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals inCluding reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms or insects)? b. Reduction of the nwnbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? ( ( ~ .,. e e Appendix D (Initial study/Part II) Page 4 YESMAYBE NO SOURCE _ _ II' ~:(:J -- J/ l( r ~ I "J --r- V 9- i7/ ~- --'-- :.-- / ~ L-I!\J /L /L /L c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 6. NOISE. will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. LIGHT AND GLARE. will the proposal produce new light or glare? 8. LAND USE. will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use or an area? 9. NATURAL RESOURCES. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 10. RISK OF UPSET. will the proposal involve: a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? vi r - - / " V c-- 11. - - b. possible interference .with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? POPULATION. will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? , ' . .,.. e e APpendix D (Initial study/Part II) Page 5 YESMAYBE NO SOURCE 1./ Y 1.2. ROUSING. will the proposal affect existing' - - - - housing, or create a demand for additional housing? -- j J -- v -- J -- -- JL J' -- '/ ~ -- ~/ 1/ r!/ -v "v 'V i/ ',// I~. - l/ vi [/ , I '---I, '.c LI / ~ ".1,/ -.a. .' , , J ~ V' // 1.3. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation and traffic systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 1.4. PUBLIC SERVICES. will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? i e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. other governmental services? 1.5. ENERGY. will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? , , ~ ~ e e Page 6 Appendix D (Initial study/Part II) YESMAYBE NO SOURCE /1/ ---- V'. vi V i/ (/' / -- -- w ~ i- ul . I uG ---,- U (J -r- II C ---,- I,..} ( -r I y / -y. / [i Lf, !p -----r- I J / V .-. " .., --r- b. Substantial increase in demand unon existing sources of energy or require the development of new sources of energy? ~6. UTILITIES. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? ~7. HUMAN HEALTH. will the proposal result in: a. creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? ~8. AESTHETICS. will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? ~9. RECREATION. will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 20. CULTURAL RESOURCES. a. will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archeological site? I I .. <:- e e Appendix D (Initial study/Part II) Page 7 YES MAYBE NO SOURCE / Y (, ---~ -- VJf / t/ -2-. "1 :0 -~ ~' '2-, Y ,(... ~/ 1..' Li, ~ / VI -u(. L, " - --r- b. will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric, historic, or architecturally significant building, structure, or object? c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would _affect unique ethnic cultural values? 21. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? 'b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long- term impacts will endure well into the future. ) c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource. is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is' significant. ) d. does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? , , . ~ e e Appendix D (Initial studylPart II) Page 8 YESMAYBE NO SOURCE 22 . EIR REQUIRED BY STATUTE. -- v Z. l(/e> a. Does the project involve construction of any facility which burns municipal waste or refuse-derived fuel? NOTE: If the answer is yes, then an ErR must be prepared and certified under Public Resources Code S 21151.2(a) unless .subsections (b) and (c) make that section inapplicable. III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION (Attach statement) IV. . DETERMINATION (To be completed by the lead agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: ~ I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEG~TIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this' case because the mitigation measures IIII IIII IIII IIII 1111: IIII III! IIII IIII IIII IIII I I ~ .,- e e Appendix D (Initial study/Part II) Page 9 - described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that state statute requires that an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ~PORT be prepared and certified. (S~~L~ 1'L/l1J rJ ( ,.J &- 1>tf2.€-v-ro r<- (Title) LAv {2.er-JC-t L- . -ri> tJes- (Printed Name) . 6/6(0,4.- (Date)' (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Determination based Determination based Determination based Determination based Determination based Determination based -Not applicable. Other (state data). on location of project. on staff office review. on field review. 1 G j~ on the city of Dublin General Plan J. fl/'/. /JUU- -t-...-.~,,-.' r th . t f bl . . . ~ t::' I It. on e Cl y 0 Du ln Zonlng Ordlnance. orvspecific: Plan~hol tlJ";J-,-,!/__j.~,-.. 6P/t/-5P;""""? e/fL- ' 1lre t~, Dv-,,2tM , ' ~ e e EXHIBIT B RESOLUTION NO. - 94 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ******************************** ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE DUBLIN PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is proposing to adopt the Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan which includes long term goals, policies and standards for the acquisition, financing, development and management of the city's park and recreation facilities for the next twenty years; and WlIEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), state CEQA Guidelines and City Environmental Guidelines require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impact and that environmental documents be prepared; and WlIEREAS, an Initial Study was project, as proposed, would not have environment; and conducted finding that the a significant effect on the WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project; and WHEREAS the City Council did review and consider the Negative Declaration at a public hearing on July 25, 1994; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said pUblic hearing was given in all respects as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby find that: 1. The project will not have a significant effect on the environment. 2. The Negative Declaration has been prepared and processed in accordance with state and local environmental laws and guideline regulation. 3. The Negative Declaration is complete and adequate. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of July, 1994. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk . . EXHIBIT D RESOLUTION NO. - 94 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ******************************** ADOPTING THE DUBLIN PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, in Fiscal Year 1990-91 the City of Dublin initiated the development of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan to establish goals, long term pOlicies and standards for the acquisition, development and management of the City's park and recreation facilities for the next twenty years; and WHEREAS, the development of the Master Plan was timed so that it would coincide with the planning studies that were being undertaken in Western Dublin and Eastern Dublin; and WHEREAS, a steering Committee was appointed and pUblic meetings held to obtain input regarding the current and future park and recreational facility needs and priorities of the community; and WHEREAS, a Special Study Session of the City council, the Planning commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission was held on May 20, 1991 for the purpose of gaining input on issues relating to the Master Plan; and WIiEREAS, the Parks and Recreation commission did review and consider the Parks and Recreation Master Plan at a public hearing on April 26, 1994; and WHEREAS, the City Council did review and consider the Parks and Recreation Master Plan at a public hearing on July 25, 1994; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said pUblic hearings was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan is not itself part of the Dublin General Plan, however Section 3.3 and Implementing Policy F of the Dublin General Plan provide for the timely completion and adoption of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby find that: 1. The Master Plan is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and the adopted Specific Plans for Hansen Hills Ranch, Donlon Canyon and Eastern Dublin. 2. The Negative Declaration has been prepared and processed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines and City Environmental Guidelines. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of July, 1994. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk