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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 7, 2009
SUBJECT: PA 08-038 Springfield Montessori School -Stage 2 Planned Development
Rezone and Development Agreement to construct a 16,002 square foot
building and related site improvements.
Report prepared by Erica Fraser, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Ordinance approving a PD Planned Development Rezone with a
Stage 2 Development Plan for the Springfield Montessori School.
2) Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of
Dublin and VSS Holdings, L.L.C. for the Springfield Montessori
School with the Development Agreement attached as Exhibit A.
3) March 17, 2009 City Council Agenda Statement (w/o attachments).
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Waive the Reading and adopt the Ordinance approving a PD
Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 2 Development Plan for
the Springfield Montessori School located at the corner of Kohnen
Way and Brannigan Street in Area F of Dublin Ranch (APN 985-
0052-022 and 985-0052-023) PA 08-038; and
(`/ 2) Waive the Reading and adopt the Ordinance approving a
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l,/ Holdings, L.L.C. for the Springfield Montessori School located at
the corner of Kohnen Way and Brannigan Street in Area F of Dublin
Ranch (APN 985-0052-022 and 985-0052-023) PA 08-038.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: No financial impact.
DESCRIPTION:
Background
The Applicant, VSS Holdings, L.L.C., has requested approval of a Planned Development Rezone with
associated Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development Review, Conditional Use Permit, Development
Agreement, and an addendum to the Eastern Dublin Environmental Impact Report in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to allow for the construction of a 16,002 square-foot
daycare building with playground and related improvements, and the operation of a daycare on the Site.
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The proposed Springfield Montessori School will enroll up to 180 children, ages 2-6 years, and will
operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The facility will have no more than 15 employees
on site at one time and will be licensed by the State of California. The facility offers several different
programs to parents and operates mainly as a daycare and also includes a kindergarten program with
before and after-school care.
The facility will be comprised of the daycare building which will include offices and staff related rooms,
restrooms, a multipurpose room, and nine classrooms (two toddler classrooms, six pre-school classrooms
and one kindergarten classroom).
The school will offer 3-day, 4-day and 5-day enrollment options. The school also offers a morning session
(9:OOam to 12:OOpm), an afternoon session (12:OOpm to 3:OOpm), a full day session (9:OOam to 3:OOpm)
and extended care (7:OOam to 9:OOam and 3:OOpm to 6:OOpm). The various enrollment options will result
in a staggered pick-up and drop-off schedule so that children will come and go throughout the day, rather
than all at once.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on February 24, 2009 and recommended that the
City Council approve the proposed Planned Development Rezone, Development Agreement and CEQA
Addendum. The Planning Commission also adopted Resolutions approving the Site Development
Review and Conditional Use Permit subject to approval of the remaining entitlements by the City Council.
At the March 17, 2009 City Council meeting, the City Council conducted a public hearing, waived the
reading and introduced an Ordinance approving a Planned Development Rezone with Stage 2
Development Plan and waived the reading and introduced an Ordinance approving a Development
Agreement between the City of Dublin and the Applicant, VSS Holdings, LLC. The City Council also
adopted a Resolution approving a CEQA Addendum to the Eastern Dublin EIR. The Staff Report from the
March 17, 2009 City Council meeting is attached for additional information (Attachment 3).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Waive the Reading and adopt the Ordinance approving a PD
Planned Development Rezone with a Stage 2 Development Plan for the Springfield Montessori School
located at the corner of Kohnen Way and Brannigan Street in Area F of Dublin Ranch (APN 985-0052-
022 and 985-0052-023) PA 08-038; and 2) Waive the Reading and adopt the Ordinance approving a
Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and VSS Holdings, L.L.C. for the Springfield
Montessori School located at the corner of Kohnen Way and Brannigan Street in Area F of Dublin Ranch
(APN 985-0052-022 and 985-0052-023) PA 08-038.
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ORDINANCE NO. XX-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONE WITH A STAGE 2
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE SPRINGFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL LOCATED AT
THE CORNER OF KOHNEN WAY AND BRANNIGAN STREET IN AREA F OF DUBLIN
RANCH (APN 985-0052-022 AND 985-0052-023)
PA 08-038
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. RECITALS
A. By Ordinance No. 12-04 the City Council rezoned the approximately 2.57-acre within
Dublin Ranch Area F to the Planned Development Zoning District (PA 01-037) and adopted a Stage 1
Development Plan for the site (APN 985-0052-022 and 985-0052-023).
B. This Ordinance adopts a Stage 2 Development Plan and rezones the property to the PD
Planned Development Zoning District for a portion of Dublin Ranch Area F for the Project known as the
Springfield Montessori School.
Section 2. FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
A. Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows:
The Sprin~eld Montessori Planned Development Zoning, including a Stage 2 Development
Plan, meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 because: it provides a comprehensive
development plan that is tailored to the Public/Semi-Public land use proposed on the Project
Site and creates a desirable use of land that is sensitive to surrounding land uses by virtue of
the layout and design, which is adjacent to a middle school and single-family residential.
2. The PD rezoning with Stage 2 Development Plan for Sprin~eld Montessori will be
harmonious and compatible with existing and potential development in the surrounding area
in that: 1) the land uses and site plan establish aPublic/Semi-Public development; 2) the
proposed project is consistent with the Public/Semi-Public use envisioned in the General Plan,
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and the Stage 1 Development Plan; 3) the Project Site has been
designed to reduce impacts on the adjacent residential uses and to be compatible with the
residential developments and school in the vicinity; 4) the Project Site includes attractive
landscaping and site elements including landscaping, street trees and light fixtures to create an
attractive landscape palette for the Site, and will be consistent with the landscaping and site
elements in Dublin Ranch; and 5) the Project has been attractively designed and is compatible
with the neighborhood in which it is located.
B. Pursuant to Section 8.120.OSO.A and B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as
follows:
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The PD rezoning with Stage 2 Development Plan for Sprin~eld Montessori will be
harmonious and compatible with existing and potential development in the surrounding area
in that: 1) the land uses and site plan establish aPublic/Semi-Public project; 2) the proposed
Project is consistent with the Public/Semi-Public use envisioned in the General Plan, Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan and the Stage 1 Development Plan; 3) the Project Site has been designed
to reduce impacts on the adjacent residential development and to be compatible with the
residential and school uses in the vicinity; 4) the Project Site includes attractive landscaping
and site elements including landscaping, street trees and light fixtures to create an attractive
landscape palette for the Site; and 5) the Project has been attractively designed and is
compatible with the neighborhood in which it is located.
2. The Project site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the zoning district being
proposed because: 1) the Project Site will have a floor area ratio of .14 which is less than the
maximum floor area ratio of .50 allowed by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan; 2) the proposed
Project will include a daycare which is consistent with the General Plan land use designation
of Public/Semi-Public; 3) the Site is accessible by Brannigan Street, an existing street; and 4)
the Site is near residential uses and a school, and is therefore physically suitable for the type
and intensity of the proposed Planned Development Zoning district.
3. The PD rezone with Stage 2 Development Plan 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 will comply with all applicable development regulations and
standards and will implement all applicable mitigation measures in the Eastern Dublin EIR and
the 2000 Mitigated Negative Declaration for Dublin Ranch Area F.
4. The PD rezone with Stage 2 Development Plan is consistent with the Dublin General Plan and
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan because: 1) the proposed daycare building and playground is
consistent with the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan land use designation of
Public/Semi-Public; 2) the proposed Project is consistent with the City's goal of developing
public facilities within the City to meet the needs of the residents; and 3) the Springfield
Montessori School includes an attractive development with a new building and landscaping
which will promote visual interest of the Site from the adjacent properties and the street and
will promote a pedestrian friendly environment once the Project is complete.
C. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 34-00 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Dublin Ranch Planning
Area F (SCH 1999112040) on February 15, 2000 and the 2004 CEQA Addendum for Areas B/E/F
adopted by Dublin City Council Resolution 43-04 on March 16, 2004. The prior environmental
documents are available for review in the Community Development Department. On March 17,
2009 the City Council approved a Resolution adopting a CEQA Addendum for the Project, which
resolution is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT.
Pursuant to Chapter 8.32, Title 8 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code, the Dublin Zoning Map is
amended to rezone the following property ("the Property") to a PD-Planned Development district:
2.57+ net acres within Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 9451 (APN 985-0052-022) and 0.418+ net acres
within Parcel 3 of Parcel Map 9451 (APN 985-0052-023) for PA 08-038.
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2. Statement of Uses.
PD-Public/Semi-Public
Intent. Public/Semi-Public land use designations are established to provide Quasi-Public uses, such
as daycare centers, private schools, theaters and other similar uses which benefit the community.
Permitted Uses
Public, Semi-Public and Institutional uses as allowed by the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan, including but not limited to:
Library
Post Office
Fire Station
Police Station
Religious Facility
Community Center
Other governmental and quasi-governmental offices as determined by the Community
Development Director
Similar and related uses as determined by the Community Development Director
Conditional Uses
School (private)
Daycare center
Similar and related uses as determined by the Community Development Director
Temporary Uses
Please refer to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 8.108 for a list of permitted temporary uses and permit
procedures.
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4. Site area, proposed densities.
Proposed Stage 2 PD Land Use Plan
Land Use Designation Net
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Public/Semi-Public 2.57 .50
TOTAL 2.57 . SO
5. Development Regulations.
Minimum Setbacks
Buildin to West Pro erty Line 100'
Buildin to North Pro e Line 15'
Buildin to Public Street Ri ht-of--Way 40'
Maximum Floor Area Ratio .50
Maximum Buildin Hei ht 30' and 2 stories
Parkin S aces Re uired Per Zonin Ordinance
6. Architectural Standards.
All improvements in this Zoning District shall be well designed and shall complement the character
and design of the surrounding neighborhood. All improvements and future improvements shall
complement the design of the existing building and shall enhance the site and be harmonious with
high standards of improvements in the surrounding area. Future improvements shall be consistent with
the purpose of Chapter 8.104, Site Development Review, in the Zoning Ordinance. All unsightly uses
shall be screened from view. All equipment including HVAC units, conduits, piping, fire risers and
trash containers shall be completely screened from view.
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Section 5. The use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the Project area shall be
governed by the provisions of the R-M, Multi-Family Residential Zoning District and of the Dublin
Zoning Ordinance except as otherwise provided in the Stage 2 Development Plan.
Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE AND POSTING OF ORDINANCE
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after the date of its passage.
The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause the 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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 7t"
day of Apri12009 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO. XX - 09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND
VSS HOLDINGS, L.L.C. FOR THE SPRINGFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL LOCATED AT
THE CORNER OF KOHNEN WAY AND BRANNIGAN STREET IN AREA F OF DUBLIN
RANCH (APN 985-0052-022 AND 985-0052-023)
PA 08-038
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. RECITALS
A. The proposed Springfield Montessori School ("Project") is located within the boundaries
of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan ("Specific Plan") in an area, which is designated on the General Plan
Land Use Element Map, and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Land Use Map as General Commercial and
General Commercial/Campus Office land uses.
B. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15164 provides
that an addendum to a previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIIZ) may be prepared when the
project requires a minor technical change to the EIR and there are no new significant environmental
effects and no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.
C. A public hearing on the proposed Development Agreement was held before the Planning
Commission on February 24, 2009, for which public notice was given as provided by law.
D. The Planning Commission has made its recommendation to the City Council for approval
of the Development Agreement.
F. A public hearing on the proposed Development Agreement was held before the City
Council on March 17, 2009 for which public notice was given as provided by law.
G. The City Council has considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission who
considered the item at its February 24, 2009 meeting, including the Planning Commission's reasons for its
recommendation, the Agenda Statement, all comments received in writing and all testimony received at
the public hearing.
Section 2. FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
Therefore, on the basis of (a) the foregoing Recitals which are incorporated herein, (b) the City of
Dublin's General Plan, (c) the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, (e) the Eastern Dublin EIR, (d) the 2000
Mitigated Negative Declaration for Dublin Ranch Planning Area F, (e) the 2004 CEQA Addendum, (f)
the CEQA Addendum (g) the Agenda Statement, and on the basis of the specific conclusions set forth
below, the City Council finds and determines that:
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1. The Project is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified
and contained in the City's General Plan, as amended by the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment,
and in the Specific Plan in that (a) the General Plan and Specific Plan land use designation for the site is
Public/Semi-Public and the proposed project is a project consistent with that land use, (b) the project is
consistent with the fiscal policies of the General Plan and Specific Plan with respect to provision of
infrastructure and public services, (c) the project is consistent with the Stage 1 Planned Development
Zoning adopted for Dublin Ranch Planning Area F adopted by the City Council and the Development
Plan, and (d) the VSS Holdings, L.L.C. Development Agreement includes provisions relating to vesting
of development rights, and similar provisions set forth in the Specific Plan.
2. The VSS Holdings, L.L.C. Development Agreement is compatible with the uses authorized
in, and the regulations prescribed for, the land use districts in which the real property is located in that the
project approvals include a Stage 2 Planned Development Rezoning, Site Development Review and
Conditional Use Permit.
3. The VSS Holdings, L.L.C. Development Agreement is in conformity with public
convenience, general welfare and good land use policies in that the project will implement land use
guidelines set forth in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and the General Plan which have planned for
general commercial and campus office uses at this location.
4. The VSS Holdings, L.L.C. Development Agreement will not be detrimental to the health,
safety and general welfare in that the project will proceed in accordance with all the programs and
policies of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
5. The VSS Holdings, L.L.C. Development Agreement will not adversely affect the orderly
development of property or the preservation of property values in that the project will be consistent with
the General Plan and with the Specific Plan.
Section 3. APPROVAL
The City Council hereby approves the Development Agreement (Exhibit A) and authorizes the
Mayor to execute it.
Section 4. RECORDATION
Within ten (10) days after the Development Agreement is fully executed by all parties, the City
Clerk shall submit the Agreement to the County Recorder for recordation.
Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND POSTING OF ORDINANCE
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after the date of its
passage. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause the 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.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 7th
day of April 2009 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
CITY OF DUBLIN
When Recorded Mail To:
City Clerk
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Fee Waived per GC 27383
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DUBLIN
AND
VSS HOLDINGS, L.L.C.
FOR THE SPRINGFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL PROJECT
EXHIBIT A TO
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THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this "Agreement" or this "Development
Agreement") is made and entered in the City of Dublin on this ,
by and between the CITY OF DUBLIN, a Municipal Corporation (hereafter "CITY") and
VSS Holdings, L.L.C., a California limited liability company (hereafter "DEVELOPER"),
pursuant to the authority of §§ 65864 et seq. of the California Government Code and
Dublin Municipal Code, Chapter 8.56. CITY and DEVELOPER are, from time-to-time,
individually referred to in this Agreement as a "Party," and are collectively referred to as
"Parties."
RECITALS
A. California Government Code §§65864 et seq. ("Development Agreement
Statute") and Chapter 8.56 of the Dublin Municipal Code (hereafter "Chapter 8.56")
authorize the CITY to enter into a Development Agreement for the development of real
property with any person having a legal or equitable interest in such property in order to
establish certain development rights in such property.
B. DEVELO-PER owns, desires to develop, and holds an equitable interest in
certain real property consisting of approximately 2.57 acres of land, located in the City
of Dublin, County of Alameda, State of California, which is more particularly described
in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and which real
property is hereafter called the "Property."
C. The City Council adopted the Eastern Dublin. Specific Plan by Resolution
No. 53-93 which Plan is applicable to the Property. The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
requires DEVELOPER to enter into a development agreement as a condition of the
development of the Property.
D. The Property is within Area F of Dublin Ranch, which is subject to a
Master Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and the Lins dated June
29, 1999 and recorded in Official Records Alameda County on July 8, 1999 as
Instrument No. 99251790, and a Supplemental Development Agreement between the
City of Dublin and the Lins dated April 18, 2000 and recorded in Official Records of
Alameda County on November 13, 2000 as Instrument No. 200335772.
E. DEVELOPER proposes the development of the Property with a school
and day care center of up to 16,002 square feet which will serve up to 180 children (the
"Project").~
F. DEVELOPER, or its predecessor in interest, has applied for, and CITY
has approved or is processing, various land use approvals in connection with the
development of the Project, including, without limitation, a Stage 1 Development Plan
for Area F (Ord. No. 12-04); a Stage 2 Planned Development Plan (Ord. No. --~• a
Conditional Use Permit (Planning Commission Resolution 09-07); and Site
Development Review (Planning Commission Resolution No. 09-10). All such approvals
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collectively, together with any approvals or permits now or hereafter issued with respect
to the Project are referred to as the "Project Approvals."
G. CITY desires the timely, efficient, orderly and proper development of the
Project.
H. The City Council has found that, among other things, this Development
Agreement is consistent with its General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and
has been reviewed and evaluated in accordance with the Development Agreement
Statute and Chapter 8.56.
I. CITY and DEVELOPER have reached agreement and desire to express
herein a Development Agreement that will facilitate development of the Project subject
to conditions set forth herein.
J. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City
Council adopted Resolution No. 51-93 certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report
for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
(SCH 91103064), including an Addendum dated May 4, 1993 and adopted a
subsequent Addendum on August 22, 1994 (collectively referred to as "the EIR").
K. Pursuant to CEQA the City Council adopted Resolution No. 34-00
approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Area F (SCH #1999112040).
L. Pursuant to CEQA the City Council adopted Resolution No. 43-04
approving an Addendum for certain areas of Dublin Ranch including Area F.
M. Pursuant to CEQA the City Council adopted Resolution No. _-_
approving an Addendum to the EIR, dated January 2009, for Springfield Montessori
School.
N. On ', the City Council of the City of Dublin adopted Ordinance No.
approving this Development Agreement ("the Approving Ordinance"). The
Approving Ordinance will take effect on ~ ("the Approval Date").
NOW, THEREFORE, with reference to the foregoing recitals and in
consideration of the mutual promises, obligations and covenants herein contained,
CITY and DEVELOPER agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
Description of Property.
The Property, which is the subject of this Development Agreement, is
described in Exhibit A attached hereto.
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2. Interest of Developer.
The DEVELOPER has a legal or equitable interest in the Property.
3. Relationship of CITY and DEVELOPER.
It is understood that this Agreement is a contract that has been
negotiated and voluntarily entered into by CITY and DEVELOPER and that
DEVELOPER is not an agent of CITY. CITY and DEVELOPER hereby renounce the
existence of any form of joint venture or partnership between them, and agree that
nothing contained herein or in any document executed in connection herewith shall be
construed as making CITY and DEVELOPER joint venturers or partners.
4. Effective Date and Term.
4.1 Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement shall
be the date ("the Effective Date") upon which this Agreement is signed by CITY.
4.2 Term. The "Term" of this Development Agreement shall
commence on the Approval Date and extend five (5) years thereafter, unless said Term
is otherwise terminated or modified by circumstances set forth in this Agreement.
5. Use of the Property.
5.1 Right to Develop. DEVELOPER shall have the vested right
to develop the Project on the Property in accordance with the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, the Project Approvals (as and when issued), and any amendments to
any of them as shall, from time to time, be approved pursuant to this Agreement.
5.2 Permitted Uses. The permitted uses of the Property, the
density and intensity of use, the maximum height, bulk and size of proposed buildings,
provisions for reservation or dedication of land for public purposes and location and
maintenance of on-site and off-site improvements, location of public utilities (operated
by CITY) and other terms and conditions of development applicable to the Property,
shall be those set forth in this Agreement, the Project Approvals and any amendments
to this Agreement or the Project Approvals.
5.3 Additional Conditions. Provisions for the following
("Additional Conditions") are set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference.
5.3.1 Subsequent Discretionary Approvals. Conditions,
terms, restrictions, and requirements for subsequent discretionary
actions. (These conditions do not affect DEVELOPER's responsibility
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to obtain all other land use approvals required by the ordinances of
CITY and any permits required by regulatory agencies.)
None
5.3.2 Mitigation Conditions. Additional or modified
conditions agreed upon by the Parties in order to eliminate or mitigate
adverse environmental impacts of the Project or otherwise relating to
development of the Project.
See Exhibit B
5.3.3 Phasing, Timing. Provisions that the Project be
constructed in specified phases, that construction shall commence
within a specified time, and that the Project or any phase thereof be
completed within a specified time.
See Exhibit B
5.3.4 Financing Plan. Financial plans which identify
necessary capital improvements such as streets and utilities and
sources of funding.
See Exhibit B
5.3.5 Fees. Dedications. Terms relating to payment of
fees or dedication of property.
See Exhibit B
5.3.6 Reimbursement. Terms relating to subsequent
reimbursement over time for financing of necessary public facilities.
See Exhibit B
5.3.7 Miscellaneous. Miscellaneous terms.
See Exhibit B
6. Applicable Rules, Regulations and Official Policies.
6.1 Rules re Permitted Uses. For the term of this Agreement,
CITY's ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations and official policies governing the
permitted uses of the Property, governing density and intensity of use of the Property
and the maximum height, bulk and size of proposed buildings shall be those in force
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and effect on the Approval Date.
6.2 Rules re Design and Construction. Unless otherwise
expressly provided in Paragraph 5 of this Agreement or in Chapter 7.28 of the Dublin
Municipal Code, the ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations and official policies
governing design, improvement and construction standards and specifications
applicable to Project construction (but not use) shall be those in force and effect at the
time DEVELOPER submits its application for the relevant building, grading, or other
construction permits to CITY. In the event of a conflict between such ordinances,
resolutions, rules, regulations and official policies and the Project Approvals, the Project
Approvals shall prevail.
For construction of public infrastructure, the ordinances, resolutions, rules,
regulations and official policies governing design, improvement and construction
standards and specifications applicable to Project shall be those in force and effect at
the time of execution of an improvement agreement between CITY and DEVELOPER
pursuant to Chapter 9.16 of the Dublin Municipal Code.
6.3 Building Standards Codes Applicable. Unless expressly
provided in Paragraph 5 of this Agreement or in Chapter 7.28 of the Dublin Municipal
Code, the Project shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of the Building,
Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Codes and Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations, relating to Building Standards, in effect at the time DEVELOPER submits
its application for the relevant building, grading, or other construction permits for the
Project to CITY.
7. Subsequently Enacted Rules and Regulations.
7.1 New Rules and Regulations. During the Term of this
Agreement, CITY may apply new or modified ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations
and official policies of CITY to the Property that were not in force and effect on the
Approval Date and which are not in conflict with those applicable to the Property as set
forth in this Agreement and the Project Approvals if: (a) the application of such new or
modified ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations or official policies would not prevent,
impose a substantial financial burden on, or materially delay development of the
Property, as otherwise contemplated by the Project Approvals, and (b) such
ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations or official policies have general (City-wide)
applicability.
7.2 Approval of Application. Nothing in this Agreement shall
prevent CITY from denying or conditionally approving any subsequent land use permit
or authorization for the Project on the basis of such new or modified ordinances,
resolutions, rules, regulations and policies, except that such subsequent actions shall
be subject to any conditions, terms, restrictions, and requirements expressly set forth
herein.
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7.3 Moratorium Not Applicable. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained herein, in the event an ordinance, resolution or other measure is
enacted, whether by action of CITY, by initiative, referendum, or otherwise, that
imposes a building moratorium which affects the Project on all or any part of the
Property, CITY agrees that such ordinance, resolution or other measure shall not apply
to the Project, the Property, this Agreement or the Project Approvals unless the building
moratorium is imposed as part of a declaration of a local emergency or state of
emergency as defined in Government Code §8558.
8. Subsequently Enacted or Revised Fees Assessments and Taxes.
8.1 Fees, Exactions, Dedications. CITY and DEVELOPER
agree that the fees payable and exactions required in connection with the development
of the Project Approvals for purposes of mitigating environmental and other impacts of
the Project, providing infrastructure for the Project and complying with the Specific Plan
shall be those set forth in the Project Approvals and in this Agreement (including Exhibit
~. CITY shall not impose or require payment of any other fees, dedications of land, or
construction of any public improvement or facilities, shall not increase or accelerate
existing fees, dedications of land or construction of public improvements, in connection
with any subsequent discretionary approval for the Property, except as set forth in the
Project Approvals and this Agreement (including Exhibit B, subparagraph 5.3.5).
8.2 Revised Application Fees. Any existing application,
processing and inspection fees that are revised during the Term of this Agreement shall
apply to the Project provided that (1) such fees have general applicability; (2) the
application of such fees to the Property is prospective; and (3) the application of such
fees would not prevent development in accordance with this Agreement.
8.3 New Taxes. Any subsequently enacted City-wide taxes shall
apply to the Project provided that: (1) the application of such taxes to the Property is
prospective; and (2) the application of such taxes would not prevent development in
accordance with this Agreement.
8.4 Assessments. Nothing herein shall be construed to relieve
the Property from assessments levied against it by CITY pursuant to any statutory
procedure for the assessment of property to pay for infrastructure and/or services that
benefit the Property.
8.5 Vote on Future Assessments and Fees. In the event that
any assessment, fee or charge that is applicable to the Property is subject to Article
XIIID of the California Constitution and DEVELOPER does not return its ballot,
DEVELOPER agrees, on behalf of itself and its successors, that CITY may count
DEVELOPER's ballot as affirmatively voting in favor of such assessment, fee or charge.
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9. Amendment or Cancellation.
9.1 Modification Because of Conflict with State or Federal Laws.
In the event that state or federal laws or regulations enacted after the Effective Date of
this Agreement prevent or preclude compliance with one or more provisions of this
Agreement or require changes in plans, maps or permits approved by CITY, the Parties
shall meet and confer in good faith in a reasonable attempt to modify this Agreement to
comply with such federal or state law or regulation. Any such amendment or
suspension of the Agreement shall be approved by the City Council of CITY in
accordance with Chapter 8.56.
9.2 Amendment by Mutual Consent. This Agreement may be
amended in writing from time to time by mutual consent of the Parties hereto and in
accordance with the procedures of California law and Chapter 8.56.
9.3 Insubstantial Amendments. Notwithstanding the provisions
of the preceding Paragraph 9.2, any amendments to this Agreement which do not relate
to (a) the term of the Agreement as provided in Paragraph 4.2; (b) the permitted uses of
the Property as provided in Paragraph 5.2; (c) provisions for "significant" reservation or
dedication of land as provided in Exhibit B; (d) conditions, terms, restrictions or
requirements for subsequent discretionary actions; (e) the density or intensity of use of
the Project; (f) the maximum height or size of proposed buildings; or (g) monetary
contributions by DEVELOPER as provided in this Agreement, shall not, except to the
extent otherwise required by law, require notice or public hearing before either the
Planning Commission of CITY or the City Council of CITY before the parties may
execute an amendment hereto. CITY's Public Works Director shall determine whether
a reservation or dedication is "significant".
9.4 Cancellation by Mutual Consent. Except as otherwise
permitted herein, this Agreement may be canceled in whole or in part only by the
mutual consent of the Parties or their successors in interest, in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 8.56. Any fees paid pursuant to Paragraph 5.3 and Exhibit B of
this Agreement prior to the date of cancellation shall be retained by CITY.
10. Term of Project Approvals.
The Term of any Project Approval shall be extended only if so
provided in Exhibit B.
11. Annual Review.
11.1 Review Date. The annual review date for this Agreement
shall be between July 15 and August 15, 2010 and each July 15 to August 15 thereafter
during the Term.
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11.2 Initiation of Review. CITY's Community Development
Director shall initiate the annual review, as required under Section 8.56.140 of Chapter
8.56, by giving to DEVELOPER thirty (30) days' written notice that CITY intends to
undertake such review. DEVELOPER shall provide evidence to the Community
Development Director prior to the hearing on the annual review, as and when
reasonably determined necessary by the Community Development Director, to
demonstrate good faith compliance with the provisions of this Development Agreement.
The burden of proof by substantial evidence of compliance is upon DEVELOPER.
11.3 Staff Reports. To the extent practical, CITY shall deposit in
the mail and fax to DEVELOPER a copy of all staff reports, and related exhibits
concerning contract performance at least five (5) days prior to any annual review.
11.4 Costs. Costs reasonably incurred by CITY in connection
with the annual review shall be paid by DEVELOPER in accordance with the City's
schedule of fees in effect at the time of review.
12. Default.
12.1 Other Remedies Available. Upon the occurrence of an
event of default, the Parties may pursue all other remedies at law or in equity that are
not otherwise provided for in this Agreement or in CITY's regulations governing
development agreements, expressly including the remedy of specific performance of
this Agreement.
12.2 Notice and Cure. Upon the occurrence of an event of
default by any Party, the nondefaulting Party shall serve written notice of such default
upon the defaulting Party. If the default is not cured by the defaulting Party within thirty
(30) days after service of such notice of default, the nondefaulting Party may then
commence any legal or equitable action to enforce its rights under this Agreement;
provided, however, that if the default cannot be cured within such thirty (30) day period,
the nondefaulting Party shall refrain from any such legal or equitable action so long as
the defaulting Party begins to cure such default within such thirty (30) day period and
diligently pursues such cure to completion. Failure to give notice shall not constitute a
waiver of any default.
12.3 No Damages Against CITY. In no event shall damages be
awarded against CITY upon an event of default or upon termination of this Agreement.
13. Estoppel Certificate.
Any Party may, at any time, and from time to time, request written
notice from the other Party requesting such Parry to certify in writing that, (a) this
Agreement is in full force and effect and a binding obligation of the Parties, (b) this
Agreement has not been amended or modified, either orally or in writing, or if so
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amended,. identifying the amendments, and (c) to the knowledge of the certifying Party
the requesting Party is not in default in the performance of its obligations under this
Agreement, or if in default, to describe therein the nature and amount of any such
defaults.. A Party receiving a request hereunder shall execute and return such
certificate within thirty (30) days following the receipt thereof, or such longer period as
may reasonably be agreed to by the Parties. City Manager of CITY shall be authorized
to execute any certificate requested by DEVELOPER. Should the Party receiving the
request not execute and return such certificate within the applicable period, such failure
shall not be deemed to be a default under this Agreement; provided, however, such
Party shall be deemed to have certified that the statements in clauses (a) through (c) of
this section are true, and any Party may rely on such deemed certification.
14. Mortgaqee Protection; Certain Rights of Cure.
14.1 Mortgaqee Protection. This Agreement shall be superior
and senior to any lien placed upon the Property, or any portion thereof after the date of
recording this Agreement, including the lien for any deed of trust or mortgage
("Mortgage"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, no breach hereof shall defeat, render
invalid, diminish or impair the lien of any Mortgage made in good faith and for value, but
all the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and
effective against any person or entity, including any deed of trust beneficiary or
mortgagee ("Mortgagee") who acquires title to the Property, or any portion thereof, by
foreclosure, trustee's sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or otherwise.
14.2 Mortgagee Not Obligated. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Paragraph 14.1 above, no Mortgagee shall have any obligation or duty under this
Agreement, before or after foreclosure or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, to construct or
complete the construction of improvements, or to guarantee such construction of
improvements, or to guarantee such construction or completion, or to pay, perform or
provide any fee, dedication, improvements or other exaction or imposition; provided,
however, that a Mortgagee shall not be entitled to devote the Property to any uses or to
construct any improvements thereon other than those uses or improvements provided
for or authorized by the Project Approvals or by this Agreement.
14.3 Notice of Default to Mortgaqee and Extension of Right to
Cure. If CITY receives notice from a Mortgagee requesting a copy of any notice of
default given DEVELOPER hereunder and specifying the address for service thereof,
then CITY shall deliver to such Mortgagee, concurrently with service thereon to
DEVELOPER, any notice given to DEVELOPER with respect to any claim by CITY that
DEVELOPER has committed an event of default. Each Mortgagee shall have the right
during the same period available to DEVELOPER to cure or remedy, or to commence
to cure or remedy, the event of default claimed set forth in the CITY's notice. CITY,
through its City Manager, may extend the thirty-day cure period provided in Paragraph
12.2 for not more than an additional sixty (60) days upon request of DEVELOPER or a
Mortgagee.
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15. Severability.
The unenforceability, invalidity or illegality of any provisions, covenant,
condition or term of this Agreement shall not render the other provisions unenforceable,
invalid or illegal.
16. Attorneys' Fees and Costs.
If CITY or DEVELOPER initiates any action at law or in equity to
enforce or interpret the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the prevailing Party
shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs in addition to any other
relief to which it may otherwise be entitled. If any person or entity not a party to this
Agreement initiates an action at law or in equity to challenge the validity of any provision
of this Agreement or the Project Approvals, the Parties shall cooperate and appear in
defending such action. DEVELOPER shall bear its own costs of defense as a real
party in interest in any such action, and DEVELOPER shall reimburse CITY for all
reasonable court costs and attorneys' fees expended by CITY in defense of any such
action or other proceeding.
17. Transfers and Assignments.
17.1 DEVELOPER's Right to Assign. All of DEVELOPER'S
rights, interests and obligations hereunder may be transferred, sold or assigned in
conjunction with the transfer, sale, or assignment of the Property subject hereto, or any
portion thereof, at any time during the Term of this Agreement, provided that no
transfer, sale or assignment of DEVELOPER's rights, interests and obligations
hereunder shall occur without the prior written notice to CITY and approval by the City
Manager of CITY, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. The
City Manager shall consider and decide the matter within ten (10) working days after
DEVELOPER's notice is given to CITY and receipt by City Manager of all necessary
documents, certifications and other information required by City Manager to decide the
matter. In considering the request, the City Manager shall base the decision upon the
proposed assignee's reputation, experience, financial resources and access to credit
and capability to successfully carry out the development of the Property to completion.
The City Manager's approval shall be for the purposes of: (a) providing notice to CITY;
(b) assuring that all obligations of DEVELOPER are fully allocated as between
DEVELOPER and the proposed purchaser, transferee or assignee; and (c) assuring
CITY that the proposed purchaser, transferee or assignee is capable of performing
DEVELOPER's obligations hereunder not withheld by DEVELOPER pursuant to
Paragraph 17.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, provided notice is given as specified in
Paragraph 23, no CITY approval shall be required for any transfer, sale, or assignment
of this Agreement to: (1) any entity which either (i) is an affiliate or subsidiary of
DEVELOPER or (ii) results from the merger of DEVELOPER or its parent or is the
purchaser of all, or substantially all, of the assets of DEVELOPER or its parent; (2) any
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Mortgagee; or (3) any transferee of a Mortgagee.
17.2 Release Upon Transfer. Upon the transfer, sale, or
assignment of all of DEVELOPER's rights, interests and obligations hereunder pursuant
to Paragraph 17.1 of this Agreement, DEVELOPER shall be released from the
obligations under this Agreement, with respect to the Property transferred, sold, or
assigned, arising subsequent to the date of City Manager approval of such transfer,
sale, or assignment; provided, however, that if any transferee, purchaser, or assignee
approved by the City Manager expressly assumes all of the rights, interests and
obligations of DEVELOPER under this Agreement, DEVELOPER shall be released with
respect to all such rights, interests and assumed obligations. In any event, the
transferee, purchaser, or assignee shall be subject to all the provisions hereof and shall
provide all necessary documents, certifications and other necessary information prior to
City Manager approval.
17.3 Developer's Right to Retain Specified Rights or Obligations.
Notwithstanding Paragraphs 17.1 and 17.2 and Paragraph 18, DEVELOPER may
withhold from a sale, transfer or assignment of this Agreement certain rights, interests
and/or obligations which DEVELOPER shall retain, provided that DEVELOPER
specifies such rights, interests and/or obligations in a written document to be appended
to this Agreement and recorded with the Alameda County Recorder prior to the sale,
transfer or assignment of the Property. DEVELOPER's purchaser, transferee or
assignee shall then have no interest or obligations for such rights, interests and
obligations and this Agreement shall remain applicable to DEVELOPER with respect to
such retained rights, interests and/or obligations.
18. Agreement Runs with the Land.
All of the provisions, rights, terms, covenants, and obligations
contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon the Parties and their respective
heirs, successors and assignees, representatives, lessees, and all other persons
acquiring the Property, or any portion thereof, or any interest therein, whether by
operation of law or in any manner whatsoever. All of the provisions of this Agreement
shall be enforceable as equitable servitude and shall constitute covenants running with
the land pursuant to applicable laws, including, but not limited to, Section 1468 of the
Civil Code of the State of California. Each covenant to do, or refrain from doing, some
act on the Property hereunder, or with respect to any owned property, (a) is for the
benefit of such properties and is a burden upon such properties, (b) runs with such
properties, and (c) is binding upon each party and each successive owner during its
ownership of such properties or any portion thereof, and shall be a benefit to and a
burden upon each party and its property hereunder and each other person succeeding
to an interest in such properties.
19. Bankruptcy.
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The obligations of this Agreement shall not be dischargeable in
bankruptcy.
20. Indemnification.
DEVELOPER agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY,
and its elected and appointed councils, boards, commissions, officers, agents,
employees, and representatives from any and all claims, costs (including legal fees and
costs) and liability for any personal injury or property damage which may arise directly
or indirectly as a result of any actions or inactions by DEVELOPER, or any actions or
inactions of DEVELOPER's contractors, subcontractors, agents, or employees in
connection with the construction, improvement, operation, or maintenance of the
Project, provided that DEVELOPER shall have no indemnification obligation with
respect to negligence or wrongful conduct of CITY, its contractors, subcontractors,
agents or employees or with respect to the maintenance, use or conditidn of any
improvement after the time it has been dedicated to and accepted by the CITY or
another public entity (except as provided in an improvement agreement or maintenance
bond). If CITY is named as a party to any legal action, CITY will cooperate with
DEVELOPER, will appear in such action and will not unreasonably withhold approval of
a settlement otherwise acceptable to DEVELOPER.
21. Insurance.
21.1 Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance. At all times
that DEVELOPER is constructing any improvements that will become public
improvements, DEVELOPER shall maintain in effect a policy of comprehensive general
liability insurance with aper-occurrence combined single limit of not less than one
million dollars ($1,000,000.00) and a deductible of not more than ten thousand dollars
($10,000.00) per claim. The policy so maintained by DEVELOPER shall name the
CITY as an additional insured and shall include either a severability of interest clause or
cross-liability endorsement.
21.2 Workers Compensation Insurance. At all times that
DEVELOPER is constructing any improvements that will become public improvements,
DEVELOPER shall maintain Worker's Compensation insurance for all persons
employed by DEVELOPER for work at the Project site. DEVELOPER shall require
each contractor and subcontractor similarly to provide Worker's Compensation
insurance for its respective employees. DEVELOPER agrees to indemnify the City for
any damage resulting from DEVELOPER's failure to maintain any such insurance.
21.3 .Evidence of Insurance. Prior to commencement of
construction of any improvements which will become public improvements,
DEVELOPER shall furnish CITY satisfactory evidence of the insurance required in
Paragraphs 21.1 and 21.2 and evidence that the carrier is required to give CITY at least
fifteen days prior written notice of the cancellation or reduction in coverage of a policy.
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The insurance shall extend to CITY, its elective and appointive boards, commissions,
officers, agents, employees and representatives and to DEVELOPER performing work
on the Project.
21.4 Self-Insurance. Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Agreement, so long as DEVELOPER and its parent corporation have a combined net
worth of at least Two Hundred Fifty Million Dollars ($250,000,000.00), the insurance
that DEVELOPER is obligated hereby to maintain may include such deductible or self-
insured amount not to exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000.00). To the extent that
DEVELOPER elects to so self-insure, its obligation to CITY with respect to such
insurance obligations, including the obligation to defend and indemnify, shall be the
same as if DEVELOPER is a third party insurer.
22. Sewer and Water.
DEVELOPER acknowledges that it must obtain water and sewer
permits from the Dublin San Ramon Services District ("DSRSD") which is another public
agency not within the control of CITY.
23. Notices.
All notices required or provided for under this Agreement shall be in
writing. Notices required to be given to CITY shall be addressed as follows:
City Manager
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Fax: (925) 833-6651
follows:
Notice required to be given to DEVELOPER shall be addressed as
VSS Holdings, LLC
746 Miner Road
Orinda, CA 94563
Attn: Rajan Lal
Fax: 520-546-2799
A Party may change address by giving notice in writing to the other Party and thereafter
all notices to such Party shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address.
Notices shall be deemed given and received upon personal delivery, or if mailed, upon
the expiration of 48 hours after being deposited in the United States Mail. Notices may
also be given by overnight courier, which shall be deemed given the following day, or by
facsimile transmission, which shall be deemed given upon verification of receipt.
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24. Recitals.
The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are made a part
hereof
25. Agreement is Entire Understanding.
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement
of the Parties.
26. Exhibits.
The following documents are referred to in this Agreement and are
attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full:
Exhibit A Legal Description of Property
Exhibit B Additional Conditions
27. Counterparts.
This Agreement is executed in two (2) duplicate originals, each of
which is deemed to be an original.
28. Recordation.
CITY shall record a copy of this Agreement within ten days following
execution by all parties. Failure of CITY to comply with this Paragraph shall -not affect
the rights and obligations of the Parties under this Agreement.
29. Legal Authority.
Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of Developer
hereby represents and warrants that has full power and authority under the entity' s
governing documents to execute and deliver this Agreement in the name of and on
behalf of the company and to cause the entity to perform its obligations under this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to
be executed as of the date and year first above written.
CITY OF DUBLIN:
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REAL PROPERTY, SITUA^tE IN THE INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF
DUBLIN, COUN'T'Y OF ALAMEDA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEING ALL OF PARCEL 2 AIVT) PARCEL 3, AS SAID PARCELS ARE SHOWN AND SO
DESIGNATED ON THAT. CERTAIN PARCEL Pdc~P 9451, RECORDED AUGUST 9, 2007, IN
BOOK 300 OF PARCEL MAPS, AT PAGE 53, IP7 THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER
OF ALAMEDA COU2JTY.
CONTAINING 2.57 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
ATTACHED HERETO IS A PLAT TO ACCOMPANY LEGAL DESCRIPTION, AND BY TI-iIS~
REFERENCE MADE A PARS HEREOF.
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Additional Conditions
The following Additional Conditions are hereby imposed pursuant to Paragraph 5.3
above.
Subparagraph 5.3.2 -- Mitigation Conditions
Subsection a. Infrastructure Sequencing Program
The Infrastructure Sequencing Program for the Project is set forth below.
(i) Roads:
The project-specific roadway improvements (and offers of dedication)
identified in Planning Commission Resolution No. 09-10 approving Site Development
Review (the "SDR Resolution") shall be completed by DEVELOPER to the satisfaction
and requirements of the Public Works Director at the times and in the manner specified
in the SDR Resolution unless otherwise provided below.
(ii) Sewer
All sanitary sewer improvements to serve the project site (or any
recorded phase of the Project) shall be completed in accordance with DSRSD
requirements.
(iii) Water
An all-weather roadway and an approved hydrant and water supply
system shall be available and in service at the site in accordance with the SDR
conditions of approval to the satisfaction and requirements of CITY's fire department.
All potable water system components to serve the project site (or any
recorded phase of the Project) shall be completed in accordance with DSRSD
requirements.
Recycled water lines shall be installed in accordance with the SDR
conditions of approval.
(iv) Storm Drainage
Prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for any building
which is part of the Project, the storm drainage systems off site, as well as on-site
drainage systems to the areas to be occupied, shall be improved to the satisfaction and
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requirements of the Dublin Public Works Department applying CITY's and Zone 7
(Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7) standards
and policies which are applicable. Pursuant to Alameda County's National Pollution
Discharges Elimination Permit (NPDES) No. CAS0029831 with the California Regional
Water Quality Control Board, all grading, construction, and development activities within
the City of Dublin must comply with the provisions of the Clean Water Act. Proper
erosion control measures must be installed at development sites within the City during
construction, and all activities shall adhere to Best Management Practices.
(v) Other Utilities (e.q. gas, electricity, cable televisions telephone)
Construction of other utilities shall be complete by phase prior to
issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for any building within that specific phase
of development.
Subsection b. Miscellaneous
(i) Completion May be Deferred.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CITY's Public Works Director may, in his
or her sole discretion and upon receipt of documentation in a form satisfactory to the
Public Works Director that assures completion, allow DEVELOPER to defer completion
of discrete portions of any of the public improvements required for the Project until after
issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the first building for the Project if the Public
Works Director determines that to do so would not jeopardize the public health, safety
or welfare.
Subparagraph 5.3.3 -- Phasing, Timing
This Agreement contains no requirements that DEVELOPER must initiate or
complete development of the Project within any period of time set by CITY. It is the
intention of this provision that DEVELOPER be able to develop the Property in
accordance with its own time schedules and the Project Approvals.
Subparagraph 5.3.4 -- Financing Plan
DEVELOPER will install all improvements necessary for the Project at its own
cost (subject to credits for any improvements that qualify for credits as provided in
Subparagraph 5.3.6 below), unless otherwise required by this Agreement.
Other infrastructure necessary to provide sewer, potable water, and recycled
water services to the Project will be made available by the DSRSD. tf required by the
DSRSD, DEVELOPER will enter into an "Area Wide Facilities Agreement" with the
DSRSD to pay for the cost of extending such services to the Project. Such services
shall be provided as set forth in Subparagraph 5.3.2(a)(ii) and (iii) above.
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Subparagraph 5.3.5 -- Fees, Dedications
Subsection a. Traffic Impact Fees.
DEVELOPER shall pay the Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee ("TIF")
established by Resolution No. 111-04, including any future amendments to such fee.
DEVELOPER will pay such fees no later than the time of issuance of building permits
and in the amount of the impact fee in effect at time of building permit issuance.
DEVELOPER further agrees that it will pay eleven percent (11 %) of the
"Section 1/Category 1" portion of the TIF in cash.
DEVELOPER also agrees that it will pay twenty-five percent (25%) of the
"Section 2/Category 2" portion of the TIF in cash. If City amends its TIF fee and as a
result the City's outstanding balance due on loans is less than twenty-five percent
(25%) of total Section 2/Category 2 improvements, DEVELOPER shall pay such
reduced percentage of the "Section 2/Category 2" portion of the TIF in cash.
Subsection b. Traffic Impact Fee to Reimburse Pleasanton for Freeway
Interchanges.
DEVELOPER shall pay an Eastern Dublin I-580 Interchange Fee in the
amounts and at the times set forth in City of Dublin Resolution No. 155-98, or in the
amounts and at the times set forth in any resolution revising the amount of the Eastern
Dublin I-580 Interchange Fee.
Subsection c. Public Facilities Fees.
DEVELOPER shall pay a Public Facilities Fee established by City of
Dublin Resolution No. 214-02, including any future amendments to such fee.
DEVELOPER will pay such fees no later than the time of issuance of building permits
and in the then-current amount of the fee.
Subsection d. Noise Mitigation Fee.
DEVELOPER shall pay a Noise Mitigation Fee established by City of
Dublin Resolution No. 33-96, including any future amendments to such fee.
DEVELOPER will pay such fees no later than the time of issuance of building permits
and in the amount of the fee in effect at time of building permit issuance.
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Subsection e. School Impact Fees.
School impact fees shall be paid by DEVELOPER in accordance with
Government Code section 53080 and the existing agreement between DEVELOPER's
predecessor in interest and the Dublin Unified School District.
Subsection f. Fire Impact Fees.
DEVELOPER shall pay a fire facilities fee established by City of Dublin
Resolution No. 12-03 including any future amendments to such fee. DEVELOPER will
pay such fees no later than the time of issuance of building permits and in the amount
of the fee in effect at time of building permit issuance.
Subsection q. Tri-Valley Transportation Development Fee.
DEVELOPER shall pay the Tri-Valley Transportation Development Fee in
the amount and at the times set forth in City of Dublin Resolution No. 89-98 or any
subsequent resolution which revises such fee. DEVELOPER will pay such fees no later
than the time of issuance of building permits and in the amount of the impact fee in
effect at time of building permit issuance.
Subparagraph 5.3.6 --Credit
Subsection a. Traffic Impact Fee Improvements Credit
CITY shall provide a credit to DEVELOPER for those improvements
described in the resolution establishing the Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee if such
improvements are constructed by the DEVELOPER in their ultimate location pursuant
this Agreement. All aspects of credits shall be governed by CITY's then-current
Administrative Guidelines regarding credits.
Subsection b. Traffic Impact Fee Riaht-of-Way Dedications Credit
CITY shall provide a credit to DEVELOPER for any TIF area right-of-way
dedicated by DEVELOPER to CITY that is required for improvements that are
described in the resolution establishing the Eastern Dublin Traffic Impact Fee. All
aspects of credits shall be governed by CITY's then-current Administrative Guidelines
regarding credits.
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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 17, 2009
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: PA 08-038 Springf eld Montessori School -CEQA
Addendum, Stage 2 Planned Development Rezone and Development
Agreement to construct a 16,002 square foot building and related site
improvements.
Report prepared by Erica Fraser, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Resolution approving a CEQA Addendum and Statement of Overriding
Considerations for a Stage 2 Planned Development Rezone and Site
Development Review for the Springfield Montessori School with the
Addendum attached as Exhibit A and a Statement of Ovemding
Considerations attached as Exhibit B.
2) Ordinance approving a PD Planned Development Rezone with Stage 2
Development Plan.
3) Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of
Dublin and VSS Holdings, L.L.C. for the Springfield Montessori School
with the Development Agreement attached as Exhibit A.
4) February 24, 2009 Planning Commission Agenda Statement (without
Attachments).
5) Draft Minutes from the February 24, 2009 Planning Commission
hearing.
6) Planning Commission Resolution 09-06 recommending that the City
Council adopt a CEQA Addendum for a Stage 2 Planned Development
Rezone and Site Development Review for the Springfield Montessori
School.
7) Planning Commission Resolution 09-07 approving a Conditional Use
Permit to allow for the operation of the Springfield Montessori School.
8) Planning Commission Resolution 09-08 recommending that the City
Council approve a Development Agreement between the City of Dublin
and VSS Holdings, L.L.C. for the Springfield Montessori School.
9) Planning Commission Resolution 09-09 recommending that the City
Council adopt an Ordinance approving a PD Planned Development
Rezone and related Stage 2 Development Plan.
COPY TO: Applicant
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10) Planning- ~ Commission Resolution 09-10 approving the Ste
Development.: Review for the Springfield Montessori School with the
Project Plans attached as Exhibit A.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive Staff presentation;
2) Open the public hearing;
3) Take testimony from the Applicant and the public;
4) Close the public hearing and deliberate; and
5) Adopt the Resolution approving a CEQA Addendum and a Statement of
Overriding Considerations for a Stage 2 Planned Development Rezone
and Site Development Review for the Springfield Montessori School
located at the corner of Kohnen Way and Brannigan Street in Area F of
Dublin Ranch (APN 985-0052-022 and 985-0052-023) PA 08-038;
6) Waive the reading and introduce an Ordinance approving a PD Planned
Development Rezone with Stage 2 Development Plan for the
Springfield Montessori School located at the corner of Kohnen Way and
Brannigan Street in Area F of Dublin Ranch (APN 985-0052-022 and
985-0052-023) PA 08-038; and
7) Waive the reading and introduce an Ordinance approving a
Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and VSS Holdings,
L.L.C. for the Springfield Montessori School located at the corner of
Kohnen Way and Brannigan Street in Area F of Dublin Ranch (APN
985-0052-022 and 985-0052-023) PA 08-038.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Applicant, VSS Holdings, L.L.C., is requesting approval of a Planned Development Rezone with
associated Stage 2 Development Plan, a Development Agreement, and an addendum to the Eastern Dublin
Environmental Impact Report in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to
allow the construction of a 16,002 square-foot daycare building with playground and related
improvements, and the operation of a daycare on the Site.
The proposed Springfield Montessori School will enroll up to 180 children, ages 2-6 years, and will
operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The facility will have no more than 15 employees
on site at one time and will be licensed by the State of California. The facility offers several different
programs to parents and operates mainly as a daycare and also includes a kindergarten program with
before- and after-school care.
The facility will be comprised of the daycaze building which will include offices and staff related rooms,
restrooms, a multipurpose room, and nine classrooms (two toddler classrooms, six pre-school classrooms
and one kindergarten c}assroom). The Daycaze will operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The school will offer 3-day, 4-day and 5-day enrollment options. The school also offers a morning session
(9:OOam to 12:OOpm), an afternoon session (12:OOpm to 3:OOpm), a full day session (9:OOam to 3 :OOpm)
and extended care (7:OOam to 9:OOam and 3:OOpm to 6:OOpm). The various enrollment options will result
in a staggered pick-up and drop-off schedule so that children will come and go throughout the day, rather
than all at once.
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The vacant Site is bordered by the Eleanor Murray Fallon Middle School to the north, a residential
development to the west, vacant land designated for Public/Semi-Public uses to the south and a residential
development under construction (Lennar Homes) to the east. The subject property is 2.57 acres in size and
is designated as Public/Semi-Public in the General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan which
allows community serving uses including daycare. The location of the property is shown on the map on
the following page.
BACKGROUND:
Dublin Ranch is located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area that has been annexed to the City of
Dublin and was pre-zoned to conform to the land use designations in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
The Project Site is located within a portion of Area F of Dublin Ranch.
On March 21, 2000, the City Council adopted an Ordinance (Ord. 6-00) rezoning the subject property to
Planned Development with an associated Stage 1 Development Plan. The subject property was designated
for a High School at that time. The City Council also approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration
(Resolution 34-00) which reviewed the impacts associated with the rezoning.
On March 16, 2004, the City Council approved an amendment to the General Plan and the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan to change the land use designation of the subject property from High School to Public/Semi-
Public. At that time, the City Council also adopted a revised Stage 1 Development Plan for Area F
including this property (Ord. 12-04). The City Council adopted a CEQA Addendum (Resolution 43-04)
which reviewed the environmental impacts related to the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
Amendments and the rezoning.
On February 24, 2009, the Planning Commission reviewed the Springfield Montessori project during a
Public Hearing. At the hearing, the Planning Commission discussed the Project's architecture, layout and
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parking (the Planning Commission Agenda Statement is included as Attachment 4 and the draft minu s
of the Planning Commission meeting are included as Attachment S). The Planning Commission adopted
Resolution 09-07 (Attachment 7) approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the operation of a
daycare on the site and Resolution 09-10 approving a Site Development Review (Attachment 10, with
project plans included as Exhibit A).
The Planning Commission also adopted Resolutions recommending that the City Council adopt a
Resolution approving a CEQA Addendum to the Eastern Dublin EIR (Planning Commission Resolution
09-06 -Attachment 6), adopt an Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and
VSS Holdings, L.L.C. (Planning Commission Resolution 09-08 -Attachment 8) and adopt an Ordinance
approving a Planned Development Rezone with a related Stage 2 Development Plan (Planning
Commission Resolution 09-09 -Attachment 9).
ANALYSIS:
Stage 2 Planned Development Rezone
Chapter 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance establishes the intent, purpose and requirements of the
Planned Development District. The intent of the Planned. Development District is to create a more
desirable use of the land, a more coherent and coordinated development, and a better physical
environment than would otherwise be achieved under a single zoning district or combination of zoning
districts. The Zoning Ordinance requires the adoption of both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plans
which establish regulations for the use, development, improvement and maintenance of the property
within the Planned Development Zoning District. The Project Site is zoned PD, Planned Development,
with a Stage 1 Development Plan.
The Applicant is requesting approval of a Stage 2 Development Plan for the subject Site at this time. The
Development Plan allows for the construction of a daycare building, playground, parking lot and related
improvements on the Site. The Project Plans for the Springfield Montessori School are included as
Exhibit A of Attachment 10.
The applicable regulations for the project can be found in the Ordinance included as Attachment 2. The
regulations adopted as part of this Ordinance include a list of the permitted and conditionally permitted
uses, development regulations, site area and proposed densities and preliminary landscape plan. These
regulations can be found on pages 4-6 of Attachment 2.
The proposed rezone is consistent with the City of Dublin General Plan because the Planned Develoment
will allow Public/Semi-Public uses which are allowed pursuant to the General Plan land use designation of
Public/Semi-Public. The maximum Floor Area Ratio of the site is limited to 0.50 which is the maximum
allowed by the General Plan.
Development Agreement
The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan requires aSite-specific Development Agreement in conjunction with all
Site Development Review applications in Eastern Dublin. The proposed Development Agreement (Exhibit
A to Attachment 3) for this Project was prepared by the City Attorney with input from Staff, and is
consistent with typical Development Agreements in Eastern Dublin.
The proposed Development Agreement provides security to the developer that the City will not change the
zoning and other laws applicable to the Project for a period of five years. The Development Agreement
augments the City's standard development regulations, defines the financial responsibilities of the
developer, ensures the timely provision of adequate public facilities and provides terms for the developer
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to advance funds for specific facilities which have a community or area-wide benefit or for reimbursement
from future development, as appropriate.
An Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between VSS Holdings, L.L.C. and the City is
included as Attachment 3 with the Development Agreement included as Exhibit A to Attachment 3.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164 provides that an Addendum
to a previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) may be prepared when the Project requires a
minor technical change to the EIR, there are no new significant environmental effects and there are no
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.
On May 10, 1993, the Dublin City Council adopted Resolution No. 51-93, certifying an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
(Eastern Dublin EIR, SCH #91103064). The certified EIR consisted of a Draft EIR and Responses to
Comments bound volumes, as well as an Addendum dated May 4, 1993, assessing a reduced development
project alternative. The City Council adopted Resolution No. 53-93 approving a General Plan Amendment
and a Specific Plan for the reduced area alternative on May 10, 1993. On August 22; 1994, the City
Council adopted a second Addendum updating wastewater disposal plans for Eastern Dublin. For
identified impacts that could not be mitigated to a less than significant level, the City Council adopted a
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
On February 15, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution 34-00 approving a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for Dublin Ranch Planning Area F. On March 16, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution
43-04 approving a CEQA Addendum for Dublin Ranch Areas B/E/F.
Staff prepared an Initial Study to review the Site-specific environmental impacts associated with the
proposed Springfield Montessori School. The Initial Study determined that the development of this facility
would not create any additional impacts beyond those identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR or the 2000
Mitigated Negative Declaration. Therefore, an Addendum to the Eastern Dublin EIR was prepared to
document these facts. Relevant Mitigation Measures from the Eastern Dublin EIR and the 2000 Mitigated
Negative Declaration continue to apply to this Project.
The Eastern Dublin EIR identified significant unavoidable impacts from development of the Eastern
Dublin Area, some of which would apply to the Springfield Montessori School. CEQA Guidelines
Section 15093 and a California Court of Appeal decision captioned Communities for a Better Environment
v. California Resources Agency (2002) 103 Ca1.App. 4~' 98, require approval of a new Statement of
Overriding Considerations for the Project which is included as Exhibit B to Attachment 1.
A Resolution approving a CEQA Addendum for this Project is included as Attachment 1 with the CEQA
Addendum included as Exhibit A and a Statement of Overriding Considerations included as Exhibit B.
CONCLUSION:
The proposed Springfield Montessori School combines architecture and extensive landscaping that
provides an attractive use for the community. The proposed daycare will provide aPublic/Semi-Public
use for the Site which will meet the intent of the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan to
promote the establishment of Public/Semi-Public uses in the City.
Development of this site as a daycare facility will provide an additional service to residents and employees
in the City. Currently, there are no daycare facilities of this size, which includes preschool and a
kindergarten class, in this area. By allowing the daycare facility to be constructed, the City Council will be
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providing a necessary service to residents in the area, will expand daycare options for parents and
employees throughout the City and will provide for the development of a currently vacant site with an
important use.
PUBLIC NOTICING:
In accordance with State law, a public notice was mailed to all property owners and occupants within 300
feet of the proposed pmject notifying them of the date, time and location of the City Council meeting. A
public notice was also published in the Valley Times and posted at several locations throughout the City.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Receive Staff presentation; 2) Open the public hearing; 3)
Take testimony from the Applicant and the public; 4) Close the public hearing and deliberate; 5) Adopt
the Resolution approving a CEQA Addendum and a Statement of Ovemding Considerations for a Stage 2
Planned Development Rezone and Site Development Review for the Springfield Montessori School
located at the comer of Kohnen Way and Brannigan Street in Area F of Dublin Ranch (APN 985-0052-
022 and 985-0052-023) PA 08-038; 6) Waive the reading and introduce an Ordinance approving a PD
Planned Development Rezone with Stage 2 Development Plan for the Springfield Montessori School
located at the corner of Kohnen Way and Brannigan Street in Area F of Dublin Ranch (APN 985-0052-
022 and 985-0052-023) PA 08-038; and 7) Waive the reading and introduce an Ordinance approving a
Development Agreement between the City of Dublin and VSS Holdings, L.L.C. for the Springfield
Montessori School located at the corner of Kohnen Way and Brannigan Street in Area F of Dublin Ranch
(APN 985-0052-022 and 985-0052-023) PA 08-038.
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