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DATE:
TO:
FROM:
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
March 20, 2012
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Joni Pattillo, City Manager""'
CITY CLERK
File #430 -20
SUBJECT: Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing
Element for Calendar Year 2011
Prepared by Mamie R. Delgado, Senior Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will review the Annual Progress Report on the Status of the Dublin General
Plan and Housing Element for Calendar Year 2011 in accordance with Government Code
Section 65400(a)(2).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Accept the Annual Progress Report on the Status of
the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element Compliance for Calendar Year 2011; and 2)
Direct Staff to forward the Annual Progress Report to the California State Office of Planning and
Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Submitted By Reviewed By
Director of Community Development Assistant City Manager
DESCRIPTION:
Local governments are required by Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) to provide an annual
report to their legislative body, the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), that includes the status
of the General Plan and the progress made in implementing the General Plan as well as meeting
its share of regional housing needs.
The Annual Progress Report on the status of the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element
Compliance for Calendar Year 2011 has been prepared in accordance with the Government
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Code and is included as Attachment 1 to the Staff Report. The Dublin General Plan contains the
following nine Elements:
• Land Use Element
• Parks and Open Space Element
• Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities Element
• Circulation and Scenic Highways Element
• Housing Element
• Conservation Element
• Seismic Safety and Safety Element
• Noise Element
• Community Design and Sustainability Element
The Annual Progress Report is divided into Sections according to the Elements of the General
Plan. For each Element, a description of actions taken to further the policies of that Element is
included.
Throughout 2011, the City of Dublin continued to implement the goals and policies of the
General Plan as well as work towards meeting the City's share of the regional housing need.
One amendment to the Dublin General Plan was adopted during Calendar Year 2011 that
created a new Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area category within the Primary Planning Area;
three new land uses were adopted for the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area: the Village
Parkway District, the Transit - Oriented District and the Retail District.
NEXT STEPS:
Following City Council's acceptance of the Report, Staff will send the Report to the California
Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and HCD. The Report will also be posted on the City
of Dublin website.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), compliance reports are
exempt from environmental review.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The Annual Progress Report on the Dublin General Plan and Housing Element is a progress
report to the State on the status of implementing the General Plan and Housing Element. The
Progress Report is not subject to a public hearing; therefore, a public notice is not required.
Public outreach is also not required as the progress report does not change any of the guiding
policies or programs in the General Plan. Following the City Council's acceptance of the Annual
Progress Report, Staff will post the Report to the City's website.
ATTACHMENT: 1. Annual Progress Report, Dublin General Plan and Housing Element,
Calendar Year 2011.
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CITY OF
DUBLIN
Annual Progress Report
on the
Dublin General Plan and Housing Element
Reporting Period:
Calendar Year 2011
INTRODUCTION
Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) requires planning agencies to provide an annual report
to their legislative body, the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the status of their General Plan and their
progress in its implementation. The report must detail the progress in meeting the jurisdiction's
share of regional housing needs and address efforts by the local agency towards removing
governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. The
City of Dublin's Annual Report was presented to the City Council on March 20, 2012.
The purpose for the Annual Progress Report is to: assess how the General Plan is being
implemented in accordance with adopted goals, policies and implementation measures; identify
any necessary adjustments or modifications to the General Plan as a means to improve local
implementation; provide a clear correlation between land use decisions that have been made
during the 12 -month reporting period and the goals, policies and implementation measures
contained in the General Plan; and, provide information regarding local agency progress in
meeting its share of regional housing needs.
The Dublin General Plan was adopted on February 11, 1985, three years following the City's
incorporation in 1982. The General Plan contains the seven State - required elements which are
Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise and Safety. The State
allows the combining of elements or the addition of new elements as long as the required seven
elements are present in some fashion. The Dublin General Plan contains the following nine (9)
Elements:
Land Use Element
Parks and Open Space Element
Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities Element
Circulation and Scenic Highways Element
Housing Element
Conservation Element
Seismic Safety and Safety Element
Noise Element
Community Design & Sustainability Element
Local governments are required to keep their General Plans current and internally consistent.
There is no specific requirement that a local government update its General Plan on a particular
timeline, with the exception of the Housing Element, which is required to be updated every five
years. The Dublin Housing Element was last updated and certified by the State Housing and
Community Development Department on May 12, 2010 for the planning period of 2009 -2014.
The City of Dublin continues to actively implement the policies of the General Plan including the
goals, policies and programs of the Housing Element. The following represents the progress the
City has made towards implementing the General Plan and Housing Element during the
Calendar Year 2011 reporting period. The information to follow is organized to correspond
with the elements of the Dublin General Plan.
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LAND USE ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Land Use Element can be amended a maximum of four times per calendar year. The Land
Use Element of the Dublin General Plan was amended once during Calendar Year 2011 and
created a new Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area category within the Primary Planning Area;
three new land uses were adopted for the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area: the Village
Parkway District, the Transit - Oriented District and the Retail District.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT
Residential Land Use
During the Calendar Year 2011, the following residential projects were under review, approved
and /or under construction in furtherance of the guiding policies of the Land Use Element for
residential land use:
• Fallon Village: The Fallon Village project includes the future development of up to 3,108
residential units at various densities; up to 2.5 million square feet of commercial, office,
light industrial and mixed use development; two elementary school sites; parks; utility
extensions; and, open space. The project area includes 1,134 acres of land within the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area and consists of various parcels with 11 different
ownership interests.
o Positano: A Vesting Tentative Map (Braddock & Logan) was approved in 2005 to
subdivide 488 acres into 1,043 low density single family residential units within a
portion of Fallon Village. A Site Development Review for the first 247 lots in
Positano (Salerno and Cantara) was approved in 2007 and the homes are nearing
completion. Six new neighborhoods have been approved in Positano: Livorno,
Cortona, Biella, Calarosa, Calabria and Cortona II.
Cortona. D.R. Horton received approval of the Site Development Review
on August 4, 2010. The approved project consists of 68 single family
detached homes. Construction is currently underway.
Livorno: Livorno is a subdivision of 69 single family detached homes being
developed by K. Hovnanian. The Planning Commission approved the Site
Development Review on September 14, 2010. Construction is currently
underway.
Biella. Braddock and Logan received Site Development Review approval
for 101 single family detached homes from the Planning Commission on
October 12, 2010. Building permits were issued in January 2011 and
construction is currently underway.
Calabria. K. Hovnanian Homes received approval by the Planning
Commission on October 11, 2011 to develop 88 single family homes on lots
of approximately 5,000 square feet.
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Cortona 11: D.R. Horton received approval by the Planning Commission on
October 11, 2011 to develop 70 single family homes on 6,000 square foot
lots.
Caiarosa. Braddock and Logan received approval by the Planning
Commission on November 8, 2011 to develop 71 single family detached
homes on lots of approximately 4,000 square feet.
o Jordan Ranch: Also a portion of Fallon Village, Jordan Ranch was approved by
the City Council on June 22, 2010. The project is currently proposed to provide
781 residential units and up to 12,500 square feet of potential retail commercial
uses. Of the 781 units, 253 are single family detached; 111 are cluster homes; 94
are small lot alley homes; 218 are townhomes; and, 105 are mixed use units which
include residential living space and retail commercial uses.
Winwood. Brookfield Homes received approval by the Planning
Commission on December 11, 2011 to develop 85 single family homes on
approximately 5,200 square foot lots.
Mariposa: Brookfield Homes received approval by the Planning
Commission on December 11, 2011 to develop 81 single family homes
approximately 4,000 square foot lots.
• Dublin Ranch Area F West and East (`Sorrento'): The Dublin Ranch Area F West and
East projects have been approved for 1,112 medium density residential units and will
provide a variety of housing types within ten distinct neighborhoods. The Dublin Ranch
Area F West project is currently under construction by Toll Brothers, Inc and is mostly
occupied. There are a total of 5 neighborhoods comprised of 418 single family attached
units and 75 detached units. The project also includes a neighborhood square and
private recreation complex both of which are constructed and available for use.
An amendment to the Dublin Ranch Area F East project was approved by the City
Council on April 23, 2010. The original approval was for 694 residential units in 5
neighborhoods. On March 9, 2011 Regent Properties received approval for six
neighborhoods comprised of 581 single family detached units with small yards. The
project also includes a 5 acre neighborhood park, private recreation complex and 10 acre
elementary school site. Four of the neighborhoods are currently under construction.
• Schaefer Ranch: In June 2006, the Planning Commission adopted a Resolution
approving a Site Development Review for the Schaefer Ranch (Discovery Homes)
project. The project includes 302 single - family detached residential units in four distinct
neighborhoods. The project is under construction and the homes are being occupied
upon completion. As part of the project, Dublin Boulevard was extended, new trails were
constructed and a new East Bay Regional Park District staging area including a parking
lot, trailer parking area, restroom, maintenance building and associated landscaping was
constructed.
• Schaefer Ranch South: In December 2008, the City Council approved a General Plan
Amendment for Schaefer Ranch South to replace 12 estate lots and a 5.69 -acre
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commercial site in the original Schaefer Ranch project with up to 104 single - family
detached homes. The next step in the development process is for the Applicant to submit
a Site Development Review application for the architecture of the homes.
• Arroyo Vista: The Dublin City Council approved a General Plan Amendment, Planned
Development Rezone with a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Tentative Map, Site
Development Review and associated environmental review for the Arroyo Vista project in
September 2009. The project includes the demolition of 150 existing affordable housing
units (which took place in 2011) and the construction of 378 new housing units (both
attached and detached) including market rate for sale and affordable for sale, affordable
senior rental housing, affordable family rental housing, a child care center and community
building. Eden Housing obtained sitework and building permits in May 2011 for the
construction of 130 affordable family apartments, a community center, childcare center,
and 50 affordable senior apartments. The project is currently under construction. KB
Homes obtained building permits in October 2011 to begin construction on 128 for sale
townhomes and 70 single family homes.
• Nielsen: In May 2010 the Dublin City Council approved a General Plan Amendment,
Specific Plan Amendment, Planned Development Zoning, Tentative Map and associated
environmental review to change the land use designation of the site from Rural
Residential /Agricultural to Single Family Residential for the development of 36 residential
units on 10 acres. The next step in the development process is for the Applicant to
submit a Site Development Review application for the architecture of the homes.
• Fallon Crossing: In June 2006, the City Council adopted an Ordinance to pre -zone the
Mission Peak /Fallon Crossing (Standard Pacific Homes) project. The project was
annexed to the City in September 2006 and includes 106 single family residential units (8
duets and 98 single - family homes) on 67 acres of land. The project was approved by the
City Council in December 2007. On November 8, 2011 the Planning Commission
approved a revised Site Development Review for the 98 single family homes. The
project is currently under construction.
• Moller Ranch /Casamira Valley: The City Council adopted a Planned Development
Rezone and Stage 1 Development Plan for the Moller Ranch /Casamira Valley project in
July 2007. The project consists of 298 attached and detached residential units on 226
acres of land. The property was annexed into the City in July 2008. A Stage 2
Development Plan and Site Development Review are required prior to development of
the property. In 2011, a pre - application was submitted for a General Plan Amendment,
Specific Plan Amendment, Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning and Vesting Tentative
Tract Map to change the land use designation from Medium Density Residential to Low
Density Residential and to construct 357 homes. The request is currently in Planning
review.
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• Dublin Transit Center: The Dublin Transit Center project includes up to 1,800 high -
density residential units adjacent to the Dublin /Pleasanton BART Station. The following
projects have been constructed and are currently occupied:
Camellia Place (EAH, Inc.): 112 affordable apartment units
Avalon @ Dublin Station (Avalon Bay Communities): 305 apartment units with
10% moderate income units
Elan @ Dublin Station (D. R. Horton): 257 condominium units with 10% moderate
income units
The following projects have been approved but are not yet under construction:
Metropolitan @ Dublin Station (D.R. Horton): 300 townhome /condominium units
Esprit @ Dublin Station (D.R. Horton): 105 townhome units
Both of these projects have been approved for Site E -1 at the Dublin Transit Center.
Only one project may be built. It is unknown at this time which project the developer will
elect to construct.
The following project at the Dublin Transit Center was approved in March 2011 and is in
building plan check review:
Avalon II @ Dublin Station (Avalon Bay Communities): 505 apartment units with
10% moderate income units
• Dublin Ranch West: The Dublin Ranch West (commonly referred to as Wallis) project
includes the development of a variety of housing types and residential densities including
low, medium and medium -high on 189 acres of land. The project has been approved and
will provide 935 housing units. Development will occur on approximately 80 acres of the
site, with the remaining site area devoted to permanent open space. There are 6
individual residential neighborhoods; 3 for single - family detached living and 3 for
condominium living. Additionally there will be a 7.9 -acre City park and a private
community green where the historic Antone School is proposed to be relocated and
enhanced. Phase 1 construction of the vehicular and pedestrian bridges that cross
Tassajara Creek has been completed. In 2011, portions of the backbone infrastructure
were constructed.
• Tralee Village: The Tralee Village project is a mixed -use project containing medium -
high density residential and retail /commercial uses. The project is under construction
and includes 35,000 square feet of ground floor commercial (partially occupied), 130
apartment units and 103 for sale townhomes. In October 2011, a new Site Development
Review application was submitted to modify the design of 53 townhomes to comply with
the City's Universal Design Ordinance. The project is currently in Planning Review.
• Dublin Ranch Area F North: The Dublin Ranch Area F North project, which includes
Neighborhood F -1 `Sonata' (Lennar Homes, previously owned by Standard Pacific
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Homes) and Neighborhood F -2 `Verona' (Pulte Homes) will contribute 119 medium
density single - family homes and 121 low density single family homes, respectively. The
Sonata project is currently under construction. The Verona project has completed
construction and all units are occupied.
In August 2011 an application was submitted for a General Plan Amendment,
Specific Plan Amendment, Planned Development Zoning, Site Development
Review, Vesting Tentative Tract Map and a Development Agreement to change
the land use designation of a 3 acre site from Public /Semi - Public to Medium
Density Residential for the development of 19 single family detached homes.
• Silvera Ranch: The Silvera Ranch project (formerly by Pinn Brothers Fine Homes) is
under construction and includes 254 residential units on 105 acres of land. The four
phase development contains a mix of housing types, including single - family estate -size
units, smaller lot single - family cluster homes and multi - family condominiums.
Phases 1 and 2 consisting of 108 single family cluster homes have been
completed and are occupied.
Phase 3 consisting of 102 multi - family condominiums is partially built and
occupied; portions of Phase 3 remain unconstructed.
Phase 4 consisting of 44 single family detached homes was approved by the
Planning Commission on February 7, 2011 and is currently under construction.
• Dublin Ranch Villages: The Dublin Ranch Villages (Toll Brothers) project includes
1,396 condominiums and townhomes within four neighborhoods. Three of the
neighborhoods are completely occupied; the fourth neighborhood is still under
construction.
• Essex: The Essex project (formerly known as the Windstar project), which includes 309
residential units on approximately 3.66 acres in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area,
was approved by the City Council in November 2007. Building permits were issued on
the project in August 2011. A 150 -room hotel and 7,500 square foot restaurant were also
conceptually approved in 2007 in conjunction with the project. Construction timelines for
the hotel and restaurant are unknown at this time.
• AMB: In 2004 a Planned Development Zoning District and Stage 1 Development Plan
was adopted for the future development of a 150 room hotel, 7,500 square feet of
restaurant /retail and 210 apartments adjacent to the West Dublin BART Station. A Stage
2 Development Plan and Site Development Review are required prior to construction.
• Camp Parks Real Property Exchange: As part of a General Plan Amendment study
that was initiated in 2003, the City has been working closely with the Army regarding
future development of 187 acres on the southern portion of the Camp Parks Reserve
Forces Training Area. A Community Visioning Process was completed in 2004, which
identified potential uses for the site. The Camp Parks Master Plan identifies the
redevelopment of 187 acres for private commercial, residential and open space uses. In
2007, the City worked extensively with the Army on Industry Day, the first step in the
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Army's selection of a Master Developer. Industry Day was held in January 2008 and
involved nearly 150 investors, contractors, developers and other interested parties. In
October 2008, the Army announced the selection of SunCal Companies as the Master
Developer. SunCal and the Army continue negotiations on the exchange agreement.
SunCal has a pre - application on file with the City and pre - development discussions
regarding the future development project are underway. It is expected that a Specific
Plan and associated Environmental Impact Report will be underway in 2012.
Commercial and Industrial Land Use
During the Calendar Year 2011 reporting period, the following commercial and industrial
projects were under review, approved and /or under construction in furtherance of the guiding
policies of the Land Use Element for Commercial and Industrial land use:
• Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) (formerly Custom Fireplace, Patio & BBQ): In
late 2010, this 1.94 acre property was acquired by a developer for the purposes of
demolishing the partially -built building that had occupied the site for two years and
constructing a new retail building in its place. In January 2011, Site Development Review
approval was granted for the construction of a 24,355 square foot building with
associated site improvements. Construction commenced shortly thereafter and tenant
REI Incorporated moved into the building in October 2011.
• Grafton Station Shopping Center: In August 2006, the City Council approved a
Planned Development Rezone for the 318,000 square foot Grafton Station Shopping
Center located within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area. Grafton Station
encompasses approximately 29 acres at the southwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and
Grafton Street. In 2006, the Planning Commission also approved a Site Development
Review for an approximately 140,000 square foot Lowe's home improvement warehouse
with an approximately 30,000 square foot garden center within the shopping center.
Lowe's opened to the public in December 2007. In March 2007, the Planning
Commission approved a Site Development Review for four retail buildings totaling
approximately 48,000 square feet; construction of these buildings are complete. In June
2008, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review for a 107,000
square foot retail building and a 16,600 square foot retail /restaurant building, which are
not yet under construction.
• West Dublin BART Station: Construction of a 720 space, multi -level parking garage in
Dublin and construction of the associated West Dublin BART Station was completed in
February 2011.
• Sports Authority: Retail tenant "Sports Authority" received approval in January 2011 for
a Site Development Review permit to occupy approximately 45,500 square feet of the
85,000 square foot building in Downtown Dublin that was formerly occupied by Mervyn's.
The building remodel and site improvements were completed in December 2011.
Another retail tenant is expected to occupy the remainder of the building in the near
future.
• Grafton Plaza: In May 2010, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration
and amendments to the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan for the Grafton
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Plaza project site. Subsequently, in June 2010, the City Council approved a PD Planned
Development Rezone and a related Stage 1 Development Plan for Grafton Plaza. The
approved General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan amendments modified the
existing land use designations from Campus Office to a new Mixed Use 2 /Campus Office
flexible land use designation. Approval of a Planned Development Rezone with a related
Stage 1 Development Plan expanded the allowable uses on the site and allowed for two
options of development. Option 1 allows a mixed use development and permits up to
50% of the development area be comprised of residential uses and Option 2 allows a
campus office development. The next step in the development process is for the
Applicant to submit a Site Development Review application for the architecture of the
project.
• School of Imagination: In March 2010, the Planning Commission approved a Site
Development Review for a 12,065 square foot pre - school building with a playground and
related improvements for the operation of the School of Imagination. Subsequently, in
April 2010, the City Council adopted an Ordinance approving the Planned Development
Rezone with a related Stage 2 Development Plan for the project. The project site is
located in the Schaefer Ranch development. Construction of the project was completed
in October 2011.
• Kaiser Permanente Hospital and Medical Offices: The City is currently reviewing a
Pre - Application for Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser owns approximately 56 -acres within the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area and is proposing to construct a hospital and medical
office buildings. The timeline for this project is approximately 10 to 20 years.
• Nissan: In 2010, the City approved a Conditional Use Permit and Site Development
Review application for the construction of a new 27,500 square foot Nissan automobile
dealership on Scarlett Court. Construction was completed in 2011. The former Nissan
building on Scarlett Drive is now occupied by Dublin Mazda.
• Fallon Gateway: Fallon Gateway is a 34 acre commercial shopping center located at the
southwest corner of Fallon Road and Dublin Boulevard within the Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan Area. The project was approved in June 2009 and includes 379,000 square feet of
retail commercial development. Subsequently in May 2010, the Community Development
Director approved minor revisions to the Site Development Review permit. There are 5
major tenant stores and 13 smaller commercial buildings which are planned to be
constructed in four phases. The first three phases of development include approximately
311,000 square feet, 4 major tenants and 6 smaller shop buildings. On -site amenities
include outdoor seating areas, pedestrian paseos and unique paving, landscaping and
lighting elements.
o Phase 1 of the project has been completed. The center's anchor tenant, Target,
opened in October 2011.
o On September 27, 2011 the Planning Commission approved BJs Brewhouse, a
8,736 square foot restaurant and brew house. Construction is currently underway.
• Dublin Kia: In October 2011, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use
Permit and Site Development Review for a new 13,720 square foot automobile
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dealership and service building with related site improvements such as parking and
landscaping. The project is currently in building plan check review.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Parks and Open Space Element was not amended during the reporting period for Calendar
Year 2011.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
ELEMENT
• Dublin Sports Grounds Phase 4 Renovation: A Consulting Services Agreement for
the Dublin Sports Grounds Renovation, Phase 4, was approved by the City Council in
October 2009. The project includes turf and irrigation renovations to approximately 4
acres of the 22 acre park. The contract for construction of improvements was awarded in
June 2010, and the improvements were accepted by the City Council on June 7, 2011.
• Dublin Transit Center — Public Art: The Dublin Transit Center Public Art Project moved
forward in August 2009 with the approval of a contract with artist Cliff Garten to prepare
conceptual designs for two artwork sites at the Dublin Transit Center. The proposed
artwork is located at two key places within the Dublin Transit Center: Campbell Green
and Iron Horse Plaza. The conceptual design for the artwork was approved by the City
Council in September 2010 and installed in 2011.
• Emerald Glen Park Recreation and Aquatic Complex: The City entered into a
Consultant Services Agreement for the design of the Emerald Glen Park Recreation and
Aquatic Complex, a 35,895 square foot facility including two swimming pools, a
gymnasium, fitness center, game room /teen center, group exercise /dance studio, special
events room, juice bar, locker rooms, and administrative offices. One of the swimming
pools will be a leisure and instructional pool (6,675 square feet) and the other a 25 -meter
by 25 -yard (6,150 square feet) deep water competition pool. The design of the project
was placed on hold in 2009 due to insufficient funding. The 2010 -2015 Capital
Improvement Program includes funding to restart the design of the facility.
• Western Extended Planning Area Open Space: The City continues to work with the
East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) to negotiate land acquisitions in the Western
Extended Planning Area for designated Open Space Areas.
• Schaefer Ranch Park: The City is currently reviewing plans and specifications
submitted by Discovery Builders for a 10.6 acre park within the Schaefer Ranch housing
development. It is anticipated that construction of the park will begin in early summer
2012 and be complete in June 2013.
• Dublin Historic Park and Museums: The demolition of the Dublin Square Shopping
Center was completed in January 2009. The Shopping Center was acquired by the City
in order to expand the existing Dublin Heritage Center through the construction of a
historic park. Five structures from the historic Kolb Ranch were relocated to the park site
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in 2009 and include: the Old House; the Main House; the Sunday School Barn; the Hay
Barn; and the Pump House. Construction of the park was completed in July 2011.
• Fallon Sports Park, Phase II Master Plan Update: A Consulting Services Agreement
to update the Fallon Sports Park Lower Terrace Master Plan and prepare for the next
phase of construction was approved by the City Council in August 2011
• Dublin Swim Center Modernization Study: In 2011, the City Council awarded a
Consulting Services Agreement to Dahlin Group Architecture to conduct a study and
develop alternatives for modernizing the Dublin Swim Center.
• Dublin Library Building Program Update: In November 2011, the City Council entered
into a Consulting Services Agreement to update the building program for the ultimate
build -out of the expansion spaces in the Dublin Public Library.
• Positano Hills Neighborhood Park: The design of this 4.6 -acre neighborhood park was
completed in December 2011. It is anticipated the project will be completed by early
2013.
• Park Lighting Replacement Project: In 2011, the City received an Energy Efficient and
Conservation Block Grant for light replacement at Dolan, Kolb and Shannon Parks. The
existing park lights will be replaced with energy efficient LED lights.
SCHOOLS, PUBLIC LANDS AND UTILITIES ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities Element was not amended during the reporting period
for Calendar Year 2011.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE SCHOOLS, PUBLIC LANDS
AND UTILITIES ELEMENT
Schools
• In 2011, the City continued to work with developers and property owners to ensure that
adequate sites are reserved to meet the Dublin Unified School District's projected
demand for future school uses. As part of the Fallon Village project (as described in the
Land Use section above) two elementary school sites have been reserved for future
development by the Dublin Unified School District.
• In 2011, the City continued to collect school fees upon issuance of building permits for
development projects in accordance with State law.
Public Lands
• Alameda County Courthouse: In November 2004, Alameda County received City
approval to construct a 210,000 square -foot East County Hall of Justice (County
Courthouse) complex on a 22 -acre portion of the Santa Rita Property near the
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intersection of Gleason Drive and Hacienda Drive. In December 2009, Alameda County
was granted an amendment to the original approval for a slightly smaller building
(196,000 square feet). The East County Hall of Justice will house 13 courtrooms and
associated governmental facilities. Construction dates are unknown at this time.
• Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area: The City continues to work with the Army
and their selected master developer, SunCal Companies, on the development of
approximately 187 acres of land at the southern end of Camp Parks. As part of the
development of the property, improvements along Dougherty Road would be constructed.
Utilities
• In 2011, the City continued to work closely with project applicants and service utilities to
ensure that there is adequate capacity to serve all new and existing areas of Dublin.
CIRCULATION AND SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Circulation and Scenic Highways Element was not amended during the reporting period for
Calendar Year 2011 for the following project:
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE CIRCULATION AND
SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT
• Alamo Canal Trail: The City worked jointly with East Bay Regional Park District, the City
of Pleasanton, Caltrans and Zone 7 to complete the design of the Alamo Canal Trail
underneath 1 -580. The design is complete and funds have been acquired to construct the
project. Final design was completed in 2011.
• Right -of -Way Maintenance: In 2011, the City continued to provide for the replacement
of damaged curbs, gutters and sidewalks at various locations throughout the City as well
as completing annual street overlay and slurry seals projects. The City replaced the
eastern sidewalk on Village Parkway in front of Dublin High School under a cooperative
project with the Dublin Unified School District.
• Fallon Road Extension: The extension of Fallon Road and connection with Tassajara
Road was completed in November 2011 and the road is open to traffic.
• Tassajara Road Widening: The engineering design phase for the widening of
Tassajara Road between 1 -580 and the Alameda- Contra Costa County limit line in the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area began in 2003 and continues with the review of future
projects.
• Traffic Impact Fees: In 2011, the City continued to collect traffic impact fees for new
development projects to ensure that new facilities are built to accommodate the additional
vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian trips that result from the projects.
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• Bus Rapid Transit: The City cooperated with the Livermore - Amador Valley Transit
Authority in development of the Bus Rapid Transit (RAPID) project to provide express
bus service and coordinated signal timing along Dublin Boulevard providing connections
to the Dublin /Pleasanton BART Station. The design was completed in 2009 and
construction was completed in 2010. RAPID service commenced in early 2011.
• Traffic Signal Improvements: The City installed a new traffic signal at the intersection
of Amador Valley Boulevard and Brighton Avenue and upgraded the existing traffic signal
at the intersection of San Ramon Road and Shannon Avenue. The engineering design of
the project began in Summer 2010 and construction was completed in December 2011.
• Dougherty Road Widening from Sierra Lane to Northern City Limit: The City plans to
widen Dougherty Road from Sierra lane to the northern City Limit from four to six lanes
and include bicycle lanes. Preliminary engineering began in Fall 2010 and continued
through 2011. If full funding is identified, right of way will be acquired in 2012 and
construction will begin in 2013.
• Dublin Boulevard, Hansen Drive to Silvergate Drive: In 2011, Dublin Boulevard was
widened to provide an additional westbound through lane, bike lanes and a sidewalk. A
traffic signal was installed at the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Silvergate Drive.
HOUSING ELEMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, the City Council is required to prepare an annual
report on the status and progress in implementing the City's Housing Element using forms and
definitions adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development. These forms
and definitions were adopted on March 27, 2010 and are required to be used for the Annual
Progress Report. The completed forms for Calendar Year 2011 are attached as Exhibit A to this
report.
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Conservation Element was not amended during the reporting period of Calendar Year
2011.
PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT
• Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan: The City continues to work on preserving
Dublin's historic resources through the implementation of the Dublin Village Historic Area
Specific Plan.
• Dublin Historic Park Master Plan: In August 2006 the City Council adopted the Dublin
Historic Park Master Plan. The Master Plan envisions the creation of a historic park that
will complement the existing Dublin Heritage Center where several notable historic
buildings have been assembled and preserved. The historic park would also meet the
needs of the community for parkland and re- establish the City's historic heart. The
historic park site was acquired by the City in 2007 and in 2008 the existing shopping
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center was demolished to make way for the new historic park. In 2009, five historic
structures from Kolb Ranch were relocated to the park site and include: the Old House;
the Main House; the Sunday School Barn; the Hay Barn; and the Pump
House. Construction of the park was completed and dedicated to the community in July
2011.
• The City continues to review each new development project that is proposed near a
natural resource such as a stream corridor with the intent of protecting the resource.
Conditions of approval include measures to ensure adequate setbacks, minimal impacts
to water quality, passive recreational opportunities, and the maintenance of natural
systems to the extent possible.
• The City continues to work with developers to ensure that open space corridors
established in new neighborhoods are maintained and managed appropriately, and open
space areas are contiguous with other such lands.
SEISMIC SAFETY AND SAFETY ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Seismic Safety and Safety Element was not amended during the reporting period for
Calendar Year 2011.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE SEISMIC SAFETY AND
SAFETY ELEMENT
• All new construction and certain building renovations are reviewed for compliance with
the Uniform Building Code for seismic safety.
• All new development projects are required to submit a Geotechnical Analysis to assess
site conditions.
• The City continues to implement the Wildfire Management Plan for all properties
identified within a fire buffer zone.
• The City continues to participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's
(FEMA) flood insurance program.
• In May 2011, the City conducted a disaster exercise for the City's Emergency Operations
Center personnel.
NOISE ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Noise Element was not amended during the reporting period for Calendar Year 2011.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE NOISE ELEMENT
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• Due to the nature of the Guiding and Implementing Policies of the Noise Element, efforts
to implement this Element of the General Plan are on -going in nature. Projects are
reviewed on a case -by -case basis for adverse noise impacts to the environment and
sensitive receptors. In addition, a Noise Mitigation fee is charged to developers in the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Area to assist in funding the construction of improvements
to mitigate noise impacts.
COMMUNITY DESIGN & SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENT
AMENDMENTS
The Community Design & Sustainability Element was not amended during the reporting period
for Calendar Year 2011.
PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS AND GUIDING POLICIES OF THE COMMUNITY DESIGN &
SUSTAINABILITY ELEMENT
• The Community Design & Sustainability Element was adopted in September 2008. The
Community Design Element establishes principles, policies and implementation
measures that are designed to enhance the livability of Dublin and encourage a high level
of quality design while encouraging well designed sustainability measures. The purpose
of the Element is to enhance the physical form of the community by establishing policies
that will guide future development. The Community Design Element applies to
developments throughout the City. The efforts to implement this Element of the General
Plan are on -going in nature. Projects are reviewed on a case -by -case basis for
conformance with this Element.
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