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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 17, 2004
SUBJECT: Standard Pacific Homes Annexation Study and potential General
Plan Amendment Request for property located at 6847 Tassajara
Road
Report Prepared by: Eddie Peabody Jr., Community Development
Director
ATTACHEMENTS: 1. Location Map
2. Written Statements from Developer
3. Letter from Property Owner
4. Resolution authorizing initiation of an Annexation Study
5. Resolution denying initiation of an Annexation Study
RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and adopt appropriate
~ Resolution either authorizing or denying request
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None at this t~me.
DESCRIPTION:
Mr. Norman Soares of Standard Pacific Homes is requesting that the City Council authorize an
Annexation Study for 67 + acres located at 6847 Tassajara Road (Attachment 1). Standard Pacific Homes
currently has a contract to purchase the 67 + acres site from Mission Peak Properties.
Staff is currently processing an annexation request on the Wallis Ranch property directly to the south of
this site.
The Applicant proposes to annex to the City and develop a single-family project that would consist of 93
single family homes, 8 affordable duet units and 43.3 acres of open space. The location of these units
would be in areas designated on the Specific Plan. A General Plan Amendment Study may also be
required for this site since a substantial portion of the site is proposed to be designated as open space and
would enhance the open space character of Tassajara Creek and complement the present habitat open
space on the adjacent Ridgewick property. An evaluation of the potential for a park on this site also needs
to be done as a part of this request.
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ITEM NO.
Should the City Council authorize Staff to begin the Study, the following issues would be addressed
among others:
Determine the need for a General Plan Amendment, if necessary, for the proposed plan
Evaluate the possibility of a park on this site
· Examine the proposed land use and density to determine if they are appropriate based on the
General Plan and Specific Plan
· Work with the Applicant to process any necessary environmental documents
· Study the land use plan, circulation routes and interrelationship and Infrastructure requirements
· Examine the project in relationship to its location along a scenic corridor
Analysis
The City Council needs to determine whether an Annexation Study and potential General Plan
Amendment Study should be authorized. All other entitlements, land use, site plan and scale of the
project would be addressed by the Planning Commission and City Council and will be decided in
appropriate public hearings, if the City Council initiates the Study. Both approval and denial resolutions
have been included for your evaluation.
If the City Council approves the initiation of this study, Staff will add the project to the Community
Development Department work program. This project would follow those projects that were ranked by
priority by the City Council in their annual Goals and Objectives session in March 2004.
Recommendation
Staff recommends .that the City Council receive thc Staff presentation and public testimony; question Staff
and the public and adopt a Resolution either authorizing or denying the Annexation Study and potential
General Plan Amendment request.
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ATTACHMENT
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STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES
January 19, 2004
Ms. Jeri Ram, AICP
Planning Manager
City of Dublin
~ 100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Re: Request to Initiate a Planning Level Entitlement Project for the Mission Peak
Property, 6847 Tassajara Road, Dublin
Dear Ms. Ram:
Per our discussion on January 8, 2004, we are submitting the following information to
request initiation of a City of Dublin planning level entitlement for the Mission Peak
Property.
Purpose and Location
As described above, this is a request for initiation of a planning level entitlement for the
Mission Peak Property. The Property is located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
area. The 67.8 acre site lies to the east of Tassajara Road between Silveria Ranch and the
Moller Ranch. An Area Wide Location Exhibit is attached for reference.
Proposed Proiect Description
The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan indicates "Rural Residential," "Single Family
Residential" and "Open Space" (Creek Corridor) land use designations on the Property.
The project will feature a Creek Corridor with 100-foot setbacks from the top of bank, 93
single-family homes, 8 affordable duet units, and approximately 43.3 acres of open space.
The locations of the uses coincide with those shown on the Specific Plan and are
designed to be in conformance with the Specific Plan.
Project Approvals Sought
We understand that the project will require Pre-zoning, Annexation, Planned District
approval, a Tentative Map and Design Review, and a Final Map with Improvement and
Grading Plans.
Justification for Proceeding with Processing
The proposed project is within the Dublin General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan,
and is in conformance with the uses shown in these Plans. Completion of the project will
provide protection to and enhancement of the natural resources and open space on thc
Property. The project will also contribute its fair share for improvements to Tassajara
Road and utility and other infrastructure improvements in the Specific Plan area.
3825 Hopyard Road, Suite 195 * Pleasanton, CA 94 Tel (925) 847-8700 ° Fax (925) 847-9167
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Ms. Jeff Ram
January 19, 2004
Conclusion
We expect that the entitlement process for the Property will occur over a period of
several months and respectfully request that authorization to initiate the project be
granted.
Please contact me should you require further documentation or if you have any questions
in regard to this request for initiation of the Mission Peak Property project.
Sincerely,
Norman Soares, Project Manager
Standard Pacific Homes
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MISSION PEAK
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February 4, 2004
Mr. Eddy Peabody
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, Ca 94568
Re: 6847 Tassajara Road
Dear Mr. Peabody
This Letter is being sent to inform you that, Mission Peak Homes, is granting permission
for Standard Pacific Homes, to act on our behalf as the land ovmer,, in the~on,going
application process before the City of Dublin, regarding the property located at 6847
Tassajara Road.
Sincerely
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40480 Encyclopedia Circle, Fremont, California 94538, Telephone 510/354°0888, Facsimile 510/354°0889
RESOLUTION NO. -03 ~O ~)~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE INTIATION OF AN ANNEXATION STUDY
FOR STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6847 TASSAJARA
ROAD MISSION PEAK PROPERTY
WHEREAS, an Annexation Study has been requested by Standard Pacific Homes for an
undeveloped 67 + acres site located at 6847 Tassajara Road; and
WHEREAS, the project site is located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan boundary; and
WHEREAS, the project site would need to be annexed to the City of Dublin to receive land use
entitlements from the City; and
WHEREAS, additional entitlements including a possible General Plan Amendment, prezone,
evaluation of a possible park on this site, vesting tentative map, development agreement, site
development review and other associated permits would need to be processed before development
could occur; and
WHEREAS, the initiation request has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be Categorically Exempt under
Section 15306, Class 6 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted outlining the issues surrounding the request; and
WHEREAS, the staff report submitted one recommendation that the City Council approve the
initiation of an Annexation Study for the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all such reports, recommendations, and
testimony hereinabove set forth and supports the initiation of an Annexation Study for the site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby approve the initiation request of an Annexation Study for the site.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 17th
day of February 2004, by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
GSAgendasL2004\CC Standard Pacific reso2.doc ATTACHMENT 4
RESOLUTION NO. - 03 ~7 ~ '~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DENYING THE INTIATION OF AN ANNEXATION STUDY
FOR STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6847 TASSAJARA
ROAD MISSION PEAK PROPERTY
WHEREAS, an Annexation Study has been requested by Standard Pacific Homes for an
undeveloped 67+ acres site located at 6847 Tassajara Road; and
WHEREAS, the project site is located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan boundary; and
WHEREAS, the project site would need to be annexed to the City of Dublin to receive land use
entitlements from the City; and
WHEREAS, additional entitlements including a possible General Plan Amendment, prezone,
evaluation of a possible park on the site, vesting tentative map, development agreement, site
development review and other associated permits would need to be processed before development
could occur; and
WHEREAS, the initiation request has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be Categorically Exempt under
Section 15306, Class 6 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted outlining the issues surrounding the request; and
WHEREAS, the staff report submitted one recommendation that the City Council den~ the
initiation of an Annexation Study for the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all such reports, recommendations, and
testimony hereinabove set forth and is opposed to the initiation of an Annexation Study for the site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby deny the initiation request of an Annexation Study for the site.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin on this 17th
day of February 2004, by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
GSAgendasX2004\CC Standard Pacific resol.doc ATTACHMENT 5