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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCII_ MEETING DATE: January 18,2005
SUBJECT:
A TT ACHMENTS:
RECOMMENDATION:
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
PUBLIC HEARING: PA 03-058 Dublin Transit Center Site B-1, Élan
at Dublin Station (D. R. Horton, Inc.) - 1"" Reading. Stage 2 Planned
Development Zoning for thc project area.
Report Prepared by Mike Porto, Consulting Planner W
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Ordinance _-05 adopting a Stage 2 Planned Dcvelopment (with
Development Plan attached as Exhibit A).
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Open Public Hearing
Receive Staff Presentation
Receive Public Testimony
Close Public Hearing
Deliberate
Waive the 2nd reading and adopt an Ordinance approving Stagc 2
Planned DeveJopment Zoning (with Development Plan attached as
Exhibit A).
No financial impact.
In December 2002 the City Council adopted Resolution 216-02 approving a General Plan/Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan Amendment; Ordinance 21-02 approving a Stage I Planned Development Zoning; and,
Resolution 02-40 approving Tentative Parcel Map 7892, for the Dublin Transit Ccnter, located generally
between the Iron Horse Trail to the West, Dublin Boulevard to the North, Arnold Road to the East, and
the DublinlPleasanton BART Station to thc South. A Master Development Agreement for the Dublin
Transit Centcr was adopted by Ordinance 5-03 in May 2003. These approvals together cstablished the
future development plan and land uses of the site.
The project, Dublin Transit Center Site B-1, includes Stage 2 Planncd Development Zoning for the
construction of 257 for-salc condominium units in two multi-story stnlcturcs and associated structured
parking on a portion of Dublin Transit Center Site B. The Stage I Planned Developmcnt Zoning tor Site
B allows tor a maximum of 565 residential units to be constructed on all of Site B, and the Master
Development Agreement requires that 10% of the units be set aside tor modcrate income houscholds. The
proposed Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning for Transit Center Site B-1 is compatible with the Dublin
Transit Center Stage I Planned Development in that the Project is a high density residential land use as
zoned by the Stage 1 Development Plan, and conforms to the Development Standards adopted with the
Stage I Development Plan including maximum building height and parking ratio.
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A Devclopmcnt Agreement hetween the City of Dublin and the Alamcda County Surplus Property
Authority (ACSPA) has been negotiated and approvcd for the entire Dublin Transit Center Site B. It
covers all development within Site B including provisions re1atcd to infrastructure sequencing, financing,
fees and dedications, credits, and strect lighting and landscape maintenance. A subsequent Development
Agrccment between the City and Avalon Bay Communities has bcen reviewed by the City Council and the
Ordinance adopting this Development Agreement has been recommended for second reading. This
Developmcnt Agreement will apply to thc Horton project as Avalon Bay is the "Master Developer" for
Site B.
City Council Action
On January 4, 2005, the City Council hcard a presentation from Staff and the Applicant for the project.
The City Council waived the reading and introduced an Ordinancc adopting Stage 2 Planncd Development
Zoning.
At that same meeting, the City Council also approved the Sitc Development Review application that
presented the layout ofthc site and the architectural nomenclature of the structures.
As required by the City of Dublin Municipal Codc, a second reading of the proposed Ordinancc is
necessary prior to final adoption of the Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) open the Public Hcaring, 2) receive Staff's presentation; 3}
receive Public testimony; 4) close the Public Hcaring, 5) deliberate; and 6) waive the 2nd reading and
adopt an Ordinance (Attachmcnt I) approving Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning (with the
Development Plan attached as Exhibit A).
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ORDINANCE NO. - 04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING A STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS DUBLIN
TRANSIT CENTER SITE B-1 (D. R. HORTON, INC.) PA 03-058
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS;
Section I. RECITALS
A. By Ordinance No. 21-02 the City Council rezoned the approximately 91-acre area known
as thc Dublin Transit Center ("the Transit Center") to a Planned Development Zoning District and
adopted a Stage 1 Development Plan for the Transit Center.
B. This Ordinance adopts a Stage 2 Dcvelopment Plan tor a portion of the Transit Center,
known as Site B-1.
Section 2.
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS
Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows:
1. The Project, known as Dublin Transit Center Sitc B-1 (D. R. Horton, Inc.), Planned
Development Zoning mccts the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 in that it provides a
comprehensive development plan that is tailored to the high density residential land uses
proposed on the Project site and creatcs a desirable use of land that is sensitivc to
surrounding land uses by virtue of the layout and design which is in close proximity to
mass transit.
2. Development of Dublin Transit Center Site B-1 (D. R. Horton, Inc.) under the Planned
Development Zoning will be harmonious and compatib1e with cxisting and future
development in the surrounding area in that the land uses and site plan establish a high
density residential project with on-site amenitics and affordable units in compliance with
Master Development Agrccment adopted by Ordinance 5-03 in May 2003. The land uses
and site plan provide effective transitions to surrounding development which is
characterized by the proposed vehicular and pedestrian circulation system.
Pursuant to Section 8.120.050.A and B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows:
1. The Stage 2 Development Plan for Dublin Transit Center B-1 (D. R. Horton, Inc.) will be
harmonious and compatible with cxisting and potential development in the surrounding
area in that thc land uses and site plan establish a high density rcsidential project with on-
site anlenities and affordable units in compliancc with Master Development Agreement
adopted by Ordinance 5-03 in May 2003. The land uses and site plan provide effective
transitions to surrounding development which is characterized by the proposed vehicular
and pedestrian circulation system.
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2. The Stage 2 Development Plan for Dublin Transit Center Site B-1 (D. R. Horton, Inc.)
Planned Dcvelopment Zoning has bcen designed to accommodate the topography of the
Project site which typically is characterized as vacant, flat land suitable for the
development of a residcntial project and therefore physically suitable for the type and
intensity of the proposed Planncd Development Zoning district.
3. The Stagc 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
in that the Project will comply with all applicable development regulations and standards
and will implement all adoptcd mitigation measures.
4. The Stage 2 Development Plan is consistent with the Dublin General Plan, Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan, and thc Transit Center Stage I Development Plan (Ordinance No. 21-02) as
it is in conformance with the land use designation of high density residential and the
various requirements of the Stage 1 Development Plan.
Pursuant to the Calitornia Environmental Quality Act, the City Council finds as follows:
I. The project is found to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Government Code section
65457 for residential projects that are consistcnt with a Specific Plan. The Project is
within the scope of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Dublin Transit Center
General Plan Amendment, Eastern Dublin Specitic Plan Amendment, Stage I PlaImed
Development Zoning, Tentative Parcel Map, and Development Agreement (SCH
2001120395) which was certified by City Council Resolution No. 215-02 dated November
19,2002. This recommendation is based on a determination that there arc no supplemental
impacts that would require preparation of a Supplemental EIR
Section 3. MaD ofthe PrODertv.
Pursuant to Chapter 8.32, Title 8 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code, the Stage 2 Development Plan
applies to the following property ("the Property"):
3.13± nct acres within Lot I of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7525 for P A 03-058 (currently a
portion of APN 986-0001-011-00) of Dublin Transit Center Site B at the southeast comer of
Dublin Boulevard and DeMarcus Boulevard
A vicinity map showing thc area for a Stage ;1. Devclopment Plan is shown below:
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Section 4. APPROVAL
Thc regulations for the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the Property are set forth in
the following Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning Developlllent Plan for the Property, which is hereby
approved. Any amcndments to the Stage 2 Planncd Development Zoning Development Plan shall be in
accordance with Section 8.32.080 and/or Section 8.120 of the Dublin Municipal Code or its successors.
Stage 2 Development Plan for Dublin Transit Center Site B-1
This is a Stage 2 Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. This
Development Plan meets all the requirements for a Stage 2 Development Plan and is adopted as a zoning
amendment pursuant to section 8.32.030.8 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. The Stage 2 Development
Plan consists of the items and plans identified below, which are contained in the Stage 2 PD/SDR booklet
dated August 16,2004 and the Stage 2 Development Plan attachcd as Exhibit A ("Stage 2 Development
Plan"), which are incorporated herein by reterence. Thc Stage 2 PD/SDR booklet is on file in the Dublin
Planning Department under project filc P A 03-058. The PD, Planned Development Zoning District and
this Stage 2 Development Plan provide flexibility to encourage innovative dcvelopment while ensuring
that the goals, policies, and action programs of the General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and
provisions of Chapter 8.32 ofthe Zoning Ordinance are satisfied.
1. Statcment of Compatibility with Stage 1 Development Plan. The Dublin Transit Center Site B-
1 (D. R. Horton, Inc.) Stage 2 Development Plan is compatible with thc Dublin Transit Center
Stage I Development Plan in that the Projcct is a high density residential land use as p1anncd for in
the Stage 1 Developlllent Plan and conforms with the development regulations established under
the Stage I Development Plan for maximum building heights and parking ratios.
2, Statement of Permitted Uses. Permittcd, conditional, accessory, and temporary uscs are allowed
as set forth in the Stagc 2 Development Plan, pp. 2.
3. Stage 2 Site Plan. See Stage 2 PD/SDR booklet dated August 16,2004.
4. Site Area, Proposed Densities. For site area, proposed densities, maximum permitted residential
units, and maximum non-residential square footages, see Stage 2 Development Plan, p. 2-3.
5. Development Regulations. See Stage 2 Development Plan, pp. 3"4.
6. Architectural Standards. See Stage 2 Development Plan, pp. 4-5.
7. Preliminary Landscaping Plans. See Stage 2 Development Plan, p. 5.
8. Applicable Requiremcnts of Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Except as specifically provided in this
Stage I Development Plan, the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the Property
shall be governed by thc provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Section
8.32.060.C.
Scction 5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND POSTING OF ORDINANCE
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in forcc thirty (30) days from and after the date of its
passage. Thc City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause thc Ordinance to bc posted in at least three (3)
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public places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the
State of California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 18th day of
January 2005, by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Stage 2 Development Plan
Stage 2 Planning Development Zoning District (PA 03-058)
Dublin Transit Center Site B-1
Elan at Dublin Station (0. R. Horton, Inc.)
(portion of APN 986-0001-011-00)
This is a Stage 2 Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance for
Dublin Transit Center Site B-1, located at the southeast comer of Dublin Boulevard and DeMarcus
Boulevard. This Development Plan meets all of the requirements for Stage 2 Planned Development
review of the project.
This Development Plan includes Site, Architectural, Circulation, and other plans and exhibits prepared by
Togawa & Smith, Inc., dated received July 2, 2004, thc colors and materials board received on July 2,
2004, and Landscape Plans prepared by The Guzzardo Partnership Inc., dated 16 August 2004, and
labeled Exhibit A to the November 16, 2004 City Council Staff Rcport, stamped approved and on file in
the Planning Department. The Planned Development District allows the flcxibility needed to encourage
innovative development while ensuring that the goals, policies and action programs of the General Plan,
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and provisions of Section 8.32, Planning Development Zoning District of
the Zoning Ordinance are satisfied.
The Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning district Development Plan meets the requirements of Section
8.32.040.B of the Zoning Ordinance and consists ofthe following:
1. Zoning
2. Permitted Uses
3. Conditional Uscs
4. Temporary Uses
5. Accessory Uses
6. Dublin Zoning Ordinance - Applicable Requirements
7. Density & Affordability
8. Dcvclopment Regulations
9. Parking/Garage and Loading
10. Site Plan and Architecture
II. Preliminary Landscape Plan
12. Compliance with Stage 2 Planned Development Plans
Stage 2 Planncd Develoument Zoning District Dcveloument Plan
1. Zoning
PD, Planned Development Zoning District. This is a high density residential zoning district which
provides for high density residential uses.
2. Permitted Uses
PenDitted uses shall be as adopted by Ordinance 21 ~02, the Dublin Transit Center Stagc 1 Planned
Development Zoning Development Plan (P A 00-013).
Exhibit A
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3. Conditional Uses
Conditional uses shall be as adopted by Ordinance 21-02, the Dublin Transit Center Stage I Planned
Devclopment Zoning Development Plan (P A 00-013).
4. Temporary Uses
Temporary uses shall be as adopted by Ordinance 21-02, the Dublin Transit Center Stage I Planned
Development Zoning Development Plan (P A 00-013).
5. Aecessory Uses
Accessory uses shall be as adopted by Ordinance 21-02, the Dublin Transit Center Stagc I Planned
Development Zoning Development Plan (PA 00-013).
6. Dublin Zoni"g Ordinance - Applicable Requirements
Except as specifically modified by the provisions of this PD, Planncd Development Zoning District
Development Plan, all applicable general requirements and pmcedures of the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance shall be applicd to the land uses designated in this PD, Planned Development Zoning
District Development Plan.
7. Density & Affordability
Site Area: ±3.13 aeres (net)
Density: 70 dwelling units per acre (nct)
as distributed within Dublin Transit Center Site B
Number of Units: 257 dwelling units
Unit Types: 26 townhouses
231 condominiums
Unit Mix
Unit Type/Plan: Townhouses
B. 1 bedroom +mezzanine 9 units 987 square feet
C. 2 bedroom flat I unit 1,080 square feet
D. 2 bedroom flat + den 2 units 1,110 square fect
E. 2 bedroom + mezzanine I unit 1,204 square fect
F. 2 bedroom + den + mezzanine 1 unit 1,235 square feet
G. 2 bedroom townhouse + den 9 units 1,488 square feet
H. 3 bedroom flat 2 units 1,327 squarc feet
1. 3 bedroom + mezzanine I unit 1,461 squarc fcet
Total
Townhouses: 26 units
A.
B.
C.
D.
Condominiums
Stoops in Garage
1 bedroom +mezzanine
2 bedroom flat
2 bedroom flat + den
15 units
32 units
32 units
32 units
1,000 square feet
956 square feet
1,041 squarefeet
1,110 square feet
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Condominiums:
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2 bedroom + mezzanine
2 bedroom + den + me:uanine
2 bedroom townhouse + den
I bedroom flat
3 bedroom flat
3 bcdroom flat
3 bedroom flat + mezzanine
3 bedroom flat + mezzanine
8 units
8 units
62 units
2 units
16 units
16 units
4 units
4 units
231 units
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I, 177 square feet
1,275 square feet
1,369 square feet
818 square feet
I ,289 square feet
1,367 square feet
1,426 square fcet
1,543 square feet
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1 bedroom 2 bedroom 3 bedroom Total
Moderate 6 units 16 units 4 units 26 (10%)
(80% or 120%)
8. Development Regulations
Untcss otherwise stated beJow, all devclopment regulations in this Stage 2 Planned Development
Zonin district are sub' ect to the T uirements of the R-M Zonin District.
Develo ment Standard Multl-FamiI Residential
Lot Area:
3.13 acrcs (net)
Lot Dimensions: at its widest oint
Lot Width: 320.5 alon Dublin Boulevard
Lot Depth: 468 feet along DeMarcus
Boulevard
Setbacks: 15 feet alon Dublin Boulevard
4 fcct along DeMarcus
Boulevard
90.5 feet from the center line of
the Villa e Green
along interior lot line
4 feet with adjacent property
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Height Limits:
Townhouscs 5 stories
53 feet
Condominium 6 stories
65 feet
1.5 s aces
67 s aces
85%
9. Parking/Garage and Loading
Parking/Garage, and Loading shall be provided in accordance with the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
standards and regulations, except as shown otherwise on the Site Plan (Sheet AO-1), Lower Garage
Plan (Sheet AO.OO), and Ground Floor Plan (Sheet AO-Ol), prcpared by Togawa & Smith, Inc., dated
reccivcd July 2, 2004, and labeled Exhibit A to the October 26, 2004 Planning Commission Staff
Report. The minimum number of parking spaccs shall be provided in accordance with Section 8
above.
10. Site Plan and Architecture
This Development Plan applies to approximately ±3.l3 net acres on the southeast comer of Dublin
Boulevard and DeMarcus Boulevard. The project is comprised of two structures:
Townhouse§: A row of townhouses faces the Village Green. Access is provided by an east-west
driveway along the rear of the townhouses which connects DeMarcus Boulevard to the north-
south private access driveway on the adjacent propcrty to east. Parking spaces for the townhouses
are provided at ground-level and tucked under (covered) in enclosed garages along the rear of thc
building.
Stacked and Walk-up Condominiums: The larger (main) structure of condominium units occupies
the most of the site. This building has frontagc along both DeMarcus Boulevard and Dublin
Boulevard. Parking is provided at the ~,'round level and in one subterranean level below a podium.
Access to thc structured parking also is located from the east-west driveway between the two
strucÍllres. Thc units and common areas wrap the parking strueture exterior so as to prevent the
garage from becoming a focal element. Pedestrian access to the building is located on thrce of the
four building sides. Aceess to residents also is available at the podium level. No pedestrian
acccss is available from the Dublin Boulevard elevation.
The architecture of thc two structures is Mediterranean-inspired with ample exterior articulation and
color palette to minimizc visual mass and scale. The design is intended to create an image consistent
with an urban lifestyle and encourage pedestrian circulation. A two-story entry portal located on both
the east and west facades of the building adds to the urban strcetseape and creates a visual link with
those buildings on surrounding and adjacent properties.
In focusing on the pedestrian scale, attention was paid to the base on the buildings. A stone veneer
around the base of each building provides enhanced materials and a strong visual element at the
pedestrian level. Residential stoops are located along the east and west facades. Each stoop entry is 2
to 3 feet above the street levcl and ties directly to the sidcwalk. These featurcs are further enhanced
with ornamental railings, seating and decorative light fixtures. In addition, building lobbies and
recreation rooms are located on the ground floor. A largc interior (podium lcvel) courtyard is
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integrated into the project wjth patterned walkways, landscaping, and open space. However,
pcdestrian connections to Dubhn Boulevard arc minimized and discouraged with a 3-foot high wall
and landscapcd berm acting as a buffer to the busy street.
See attached plans and building elevations prepared by Togawa & Smith, Inc., dated reccivcd July 2,
2004, the colors and materials board received on July 2, 2004, and Landscape Plans prepared by The
Guzzardo Partnership Inc., dated 16 August 2004, and labeled Exhibit A to the October 26, 2004
Planning Commission Staff Report. Any modifications to the projed shall be substantially consistent
with these plans and of equal or superior materials and dcsign quality.
11. Preliminary Landscape Plan
See plans (Sheets L·1 through L-5) prepared by The Guzzardo Partnership Illc., dated 16 August
2004, and labeled as part of Exhibit A to the October 26,2004 Planning Commission Staff Report
12. Compliance with Stage 2 Planned Development Plans
Thc project shall substantially comply with the project plans and details prepared by Togawa &
Smith, Inc., dated received July 2, 2004, the colors and materials board received on July 2, 2004, and
Landscape Plans prepared by The Guzzardo Partnershjp Inc., dated 16 August 2004, and labeled
Exhibit A to the October 26, 2004 Planning Commission Staff Report. Such project plans are
incorporated by reference.
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