HomeMy WebLinkAbout*01.25.2022 - AgendaJanuary 25, 2022 Dublin Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda 1
Council Chamber 100 Civic Center Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
REVISED AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Location: Electronic Methods
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
Meeting Procedure During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: Pursuant to AB 361, the City is
authorized to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings
accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public, without
making available any physical location for the public.
• The Dublin Planning Commission will hold this meeting remotely via Zoom Video
Communications.
• This Planning Commission meeting will be livestreamed via Zoom Video
Communications. To connect to the meeting go to:
https://dublin.ca.gov/83/Planning-Commission and click the link provided.
(Note: this link will be available beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the evening of the
meeting.)
• Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting electronically
have the option of giving public comment via Zoom, subject to the following
procedures:
1. Fill out an online speaker slip available
https://dublin.ca.gov/83/Planning-Commission. The speaker slip will
be made available at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.
Speakers slips will be accepted until the staff presentation on an
agenda item ends, or until the public comment period on non-agenda
items is closed.
2. Once connected to the Zoom platform, the public speaker will be
added to the Zoom webinar as an attendee and muted. The speaker
will be able to observe the meeting from the Zoom platform.
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3. When the agenda item upon which the individual would like to
comment is addressed, the speaker will be announced in the meeting
when it is their time to give public comment. The speaker will then
be unmuted to give public comment via Zoom.
4. Members of the public who do not have internet access may make
arrangements in advance to address the Planning Commission by
telephone. Please call (925) 833-6610 before 5:00 p.m. on the day of
the meeting to make such arrangements.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comment
At this time, the public is permitted to address the Planning Commission on non-
agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record.
COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State
Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted
agenda. The Planning Commission may respond to statements made or questions asked,
or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any
member of the public may contact the Planning Division related to the proper procedure
to place an item on a future Planning Commission agenda. The exceptions under which
the Planning Commission MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the
agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
3.2 Election of Officers for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered
for approval by the Planning Commission with one single action. Members of the
audience, Staff or the Planning Commission who would like an item removed from the
Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Chair to remove the
item.
4.1 Approval of the December 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Draft Minutes of the December 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of the December 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting.
Staff Report Attachment 1 -Draft Minutes of December 14, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
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6. PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Citywide Multi-Family Objective Design Standards and Zoning Ordinance Amendments
The Planning Commission will consider and make a recommendation to the City
Council regarding approval of the Citywide Multi-Family (MF) Objective Design
Standards (ODS) and companion amendments to Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin
Municipal Code. State law requires local jurisdictions to provide a streamlined
ministerial approval process for eligible multi-family residential developments, subject
to objective zoning and design review standards. The proposed MF ODS and Zoning
Ordinance Amendments would ensure that objective zoning and design review
standards are in place.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct a public hearing, deliberate, and adopt the Resolution recommending City
Council approval of: 1) the Citywide Multi-Family Objective Design Standards; and 2)
amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) and
Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance).
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Redlines of Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amedments
Attachment 2 - Resolution Recommending City Council Approval of the Multi-
Family Objective Design Standards and Related Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Attachment 3 - Exhibit A to Attachment 2 – Resolution Approving the Citywide
Multi-Family Objective Design Standards
Attachment 4 - Exhibit A to Attachment 3 - Citywide Multi-Family Objective
Design Standards
Attachment 5 - Exhibit B to Attachment 2 – Ordinance Approving Amendments to
Dublin Municipal Code
Item 6.1 SB 343
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 SCS Property Community Outreach
On March 2, 2021, the City Council approved a City-led Community Outreach process for
the SCS Property to create a foundation for future discussions about appropriate land
uses for the property. Staff and the consultant team lead by ELS Architecture & Urban
Design and Urban Field Studio in concert with the community, Planning Commission and
City Council have worked to develop a Preferred Plan for the SCS Property. The Planning
Commission will receive a presentation, provide feedback and make a recommendation
to City Council regarding the Preferred Plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive presentation on the SCS Property Preferred Plan, provide feedback and adopt
a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Preferred Plan for the
SCS Property.
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Resolution
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Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Attachment 1 Preferred Plan
Item 7.1 SB 343
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. OTHER BUSINESS
Brief information only reports from Planning Commission and/or Staff, including
committee reports and reports by Planning Commission related to meetings attended
at City expense (AB1234).
10. ADJOURNMENT
This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a)
If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made
available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by
Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132),
and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a
request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City
Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure
environment, fosters new opportunities, provides equity across all programs, and champions a
culture of diversity and inclusion.
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