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RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) PREZONING AND STAGE 1
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE 189-ACRE AREA
KNOWN AS DUJ;JLIN RANCH WEST
P A 02-028
WHEREAS, James Tong on behalf of Chang Su-O (aka Jennifer) Lin et. al. ("Lin Family") has
requested approval of a Planned Development Prezoning and Stage I Development Plan for 184 acres
of the project known as Dublin Ranch West (formerly known as Wallis Ranch) in the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan area (P A 02-028); and
WHEREAS, a 189-acre project area known as Dublin Ranch West (formerly known as Wallis
Ranch) is comprised of the 184-acre Lin Family Property and two smaller, individually owned parcels
totaling approximately five (5) acres; and
WHEREAS, the Lin Family has submitted a complete application for a Stage 1 Planned
Development Prezoning and Development Plan dated February 11,2005 as required by Section 8.32 of
the Zoning Ordinance, which is available and on file in the Community Development Department,
Planning Division; and
WHEREAS, all 189 acres of Dublin Ranch West are presently located in unincorporated territory
of Alameda County; and
WHEREAS, all 189 acres of Dublin Ranch West are presently located within the City's Sphere of
Influence (SOl), the Eastern Extended Planning Area ofthe General Plan, and the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan area; and
WHEREAS, Dublin Ranch West generally is located south of the County boundary, north of the
existing City limits, east of the property owned by United States Government known as Parks Reserve
Training Facility (PRTF), and generally west of Tassajara Road; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 1993, the City Council certified a program Environmental Impact
Report ("EIR") for the Eastern Dublin GP AlSP Project and an addendum thereto, dated May 4, 1993
(SCH 91103064). On August 22, 1994, the City Council approved another addendum to update plans to
provide sewer service. The May 10, 1993 program EIR, the May 4, 1993 addendum and the August 22,
1994 addendum are collectively referred to as the Eastern Dublin EIR; and
WHEREAS, upon approval of the Eastern Dublin GP AlSP Project, the City Council adopted
mitigation findings, a statement of overriding considerations, and a mitigation monitoring program as set
forth in Resolution 53-93, included in the Eastern Dublin EIR referenced above. All mitigation measures
adopted for the GP AlSP Project continue to apply to implementing projects such as the current PD
Prezone; and all applicable City development ordinances and standards apply to the Project except as
otherwise approved through the Project prezoning and related Stage 1 Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Supplemental EIR
entitled "Dublin Ranch West Project" (SCH #2004112094) was prepared and circulated; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the staff report and SEIR at a duly noticed
public hearing held on February 22,2005 at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be
heard; and
WHEREAS, on February 22,2005, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution OS-_
recommending that the City Council certify the Supplemental EIR. The resolution is incorporated herein
by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with the type, location and density ofland uses approved by
the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, as proposed to be amended as recommended by
Planning Commission Resolution 05-_; and
WHEREAS, on February 22,2005 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said
application P A 02-028 to consider Prezoning to Planned Development (PD) and a Stage 1 Development
Plan for the Dublin Ranch West project area; 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 recommending approval
of Planned Development (PD) Prezoning and a Stage 1 Development Plan for the entire 189-acre Dublin
Ranch West project area PA 02-028, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and
considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed Planned Development
Rezone:
1. The proposed Planned Development (PD) Prezoning and Stage 1 Development Plan meet
the intent and purpose of Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance because it provides a Stage 1
Development Plan for the Dublin Ranch West project for the project (P A 02-028) that will create a
desirable use of land and an environment that will be harmonious and compatible with existing and
potential development in surrounding areas and because the site plan has been designed to be compatible
with other proposed and approved plans in the vicinity.
2. The project site is physically suitable for type and intensity of this residential project in
that it is intended to conform with the City policies related to hillside development and to be designed to
minimally effect the existing topography and terrain ofthe site; has adequate access; and, is of a sufficient
size to provide housing as well as open space for the future residents of the project.
3. The proposed Planned Development Prezoning and Stage 1 Development Plan for the
project will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be
detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare because the Stage 1 Development Plan for the project
has been designed in accordance with the City of Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and
Program EIR and Addenda. Additionally, project specific analysis has determined that the project's
design is sensitive to biological features onsite and to surrounding land uses.
4. The proposed Planned Development Prezoning and Stage 1 Development Plan for the
project is consistent with all elements and policies of the Dublin General Plan and the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan because the project is within, and is consistent with, the total number of units allowed
within the density range of the Single Family, Medium Density Residential and Medium-High Density
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Residential designations of both the City of Dublin General Plan Land Use Element and Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan (as amended), and because it conforms to the elements and policies of those plans through
the provision of open space and wildlife habitat protection required by the Land Use, Parks and Open
Space and Conservation Elements, roadways consistent with the Circulation Element, adequate public
facilities as required by the Schools, Public Lands and Utilities Element, Housing as desired by the
Housing Element, and safe design as required by the Seismic Safety and Safety Element.
5. The Stage 1 Planned Development Prezoning and Development Plan is consistent with
Chapter 8.32 ofthe City's Zoning Ordinance because the Stage 1 Development Plan for the project
establishes permitted uses which will ensure that the project is compatible with existing and proposed
residential and public uses in the immediate vicinity; and
6. The Stage 1 Planned Development Prezoning and Development Plan will provide efficient
use ofthe land pursuant to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan that includes the preservation of significant
open areas and natural and topographic landscape features with minimum alteration of natural land forms;
and
7. The Stage 1 Planned Development Prezoning and Development Plan will not overburden
public services as all agencies must commit to the availability of public services prior to the issuance of
building permits as required by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan policies and mitigation measures; and
8. The adopted Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Mitigation Monitoring Program serves as the
reporting and monitoring program required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 for the Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend that the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving Planned Development Prezoning and a
Stage 1 Development Plan for the entire 189-acre Dublin Ranch West project area (P A 02-028) as set
forth in Attachment 3 ofthe Staff Report and attached hereto, dated February 22, 2005, which constitutes
regulations for the use, improvement, and maintenance of the property.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of February 2005.
AYES:
Chair Schaub, Cm. Biddle, Fasulkey, King, and Wehrenberg
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
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