HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 8.3 - 1638 Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Update
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 17, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Progress Report
Prepared by: Amy Million, Principal Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a progress report on the implementation of the Downtown
Dublin Specific Plan since its adoption in 2011. The presentation will include an
overview of the Specific Plan, a discussion of the existing conditions and obstacles to
Downtown development, and a discussion regarding future improvements and private
investment in the area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation and provide feedback and direction as appropriate on the
topics discussed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) was originally adopted by the City Council
in 2011. This planning document provides a vision for reinvestment and improvements
to the Downtown area. The DDSP consists of a comprehensive set of guiding principles,
standards, and design guidelines that will implement the vision for future development in
Downtown Dublin over a 20-year period.
The City Council will receive a progress report on the implementation of the Specific
Plan. At this meeting, Staff will make a presentation to the City Council that will cover
the following topic areas:
1. Specific Plan Overview: Discuss the development of the DDSP, review the
vision and goals of the document, and review the community benefit program
and development pool.
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2. Existing Conditions and Implementation: Review property ownership patterns
in Downtown Dublin, review the changing retail environment, and discuss input
received from retail and redevelopment experts, including the Urban Land
Institute Technical Advisory Panel.
3. Development Successes: Highlight the improvements that have been
completed since the Plan was adopted.
4. Public and Private Investment: Discuss actions to further improve the
Downtown over the next five years. T his includes City-sponsored programs and
incentives, public investment, re-tenanting existing buildings, and identification of
key opportunity sites for new private development.
5. City Council Feedback and Discussion
At the July 18 and September 19, 2017 City Council meeting, Dublin residents
requested that the City Council consider the formation of a citizen committee to
evaluate the DDSP. The City Council, at its July meeting, requested that any
discussion regarding the DDSP also leave open the option to discuss the
formation of a committee.
On September 15, 2017, the Urban Land Institute reached out to the City's
Economic Development staff and offered to convene another Technical
Assistance Panel to evaluate the DDSP progress and make further
recommendations as needed. Staff is seeking direction from the City Council
about this proposed evaluation.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Not Applicable.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.