HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 05-22 Amending Zoning Map, Approve Planned Dev Zoning District with Stage 1-2 Dev Plan InspDrive Memory Care ProjOrd. No. 05-22, Item 4.7, Adopted 06/07/2022 Page 1 of 8
ORDINANCE NO. 05 – 22
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING
DISTRICT WITH A STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
INSPIRATION DRIVE MEMORY CARE PROJECT
(PLPA-2020-00044)
(APN 941-0022-005-00)
The Dublin City Council does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS
A. The Applicant, Steve Ring of Fulcrum Development, is proposing to develop a 55-bed
memory care facility on Parcel 2 of the Valley Christian Center Property located at 7500
Inspiration Drive. Requested approvals include a Planned Development Rezone with a
related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development Review Permit, and
Street Vacation. These planning and implementing actions are collectively known as the
“Inspiration Drive Memory Care Project” or the “Project.”
B. The Project site is approximately 1.6 acres located on the northwest corner of Inspiration
Drive and Dublin Boulevard (APN 941-0022-005-00).
C. The existing General Plan land use designation for the project site is Public/Semi-Public.
D. The Project site is located within the A (Agricultural) zoning district as stated in Planned
Development Ordinance No. 07-03.
E. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the CEQA Guidelines and
City of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed
for environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared.
F. In 2003, the City Council adopted a Resolution certifying an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) and adopted findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
Valley Christian Center Expansion/Master Plan project (Resolution No. 92-03, incorporated
herein by reference).
G. In 2018, the City adopted a Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration supported by an
Initial Study (2018 Supplemental IS/MND) to evaluate proposed changes to the Valley
Christian Center Expansion Program, including conversion of the softball field to a football
athletic field, expansion of an existing athletic field to accommodate the relocated softball
field, construction of a central plaza, and associated parking and landscape improvements.
H. The City prepared an Initial Study to determine whether supplemental environmental
review was required for the proposed Project under CEQA standards. The Initial Study
examined whether there were substantial changes to the proposed development,
substantial changes in circumstances, or new information, any of which would result in new
or more severe significant impacts than analyzed in the prior Valley Christian Center EIR
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and 2018 Supplemental IS/MND or whether any other standards for supplemental
environmental review were met.
I. Upon completion of the Initial Study it was determined that there were new potentially
significant impacts associated with the project related to aesthetics, air quality, biological
resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, hydrology and water quality, and noise
and, therefore, a Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to analyze
those impacts and identify mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to less than
significant.
J. The Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study was circulated for public
review from November 18, 2021 - December 17, 2021.
K. The City of Dublin received no comment letters during the public review period.
L. The Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the Project, on April
26, 2022, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard.
M. On April 26, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 22-04 recommending
that the City Council adopt the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve
amendments to the Zoning Map, a Planned Development Rezone with a related Stage 1
and Stage 2 Development Plan, a Site Development Review Permit, and a Street Vacation
for the Inspiration Drive Memory Care Project, which resolution is incorporated herein by
reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours.
N. On May 17, 2022, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the project
and the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration at which time all interested parties
had the opportunity to be heard.
O. A Staff Report dated May 17, 2022, and incorporated herein by reference, described and
analyzed the project, including the amendment to the Planned Development Zoning
District, Site Development Review Permit, and Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the City Council.
P. The City Council considered the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration, as well as
the prior Valley Christian Center EIR, the 2018 Supplemental IS/MND to the Valley
Christian Center EIR and all above-referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony
before taking any action on the Project.
Q. The City Council did hear and use independent judgment and considered all said reports,
recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
SECTION 2: FINDINGS
A. Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows.
1. The Memory Care Project (“the Project”) Planned Development zoning meets the
purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 in that it provides a comprehensive development
plan that is consistent with the General Plan and protects the integrity and character of
the area by creating a desirable use of land that is sensitive to surrounding land uses
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by virtue of the layout and design of the site plan. The Project is planned
comprehensively and will follow development standards tailored to the specific needs
of the site. These standards will address issues such as building setbacks, architecture,
landscaping and grading. The proposed development will blend with the natural
features unique to the site through the use of design and planning.
2. Development of the Project under the Planned Development zoning will be harmonious
and compatible with existing residential and semi-public development in the
surrounding area in that the site will provide a residential care facility for the senior
population from Dublin and surrounding areas.
B. Pursuant to Sections 8.120.050.A and B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds
as follows.
1. The Planned Development zoning for the Project will be harmonious and compatible
with existing and potential development in the surrounding area in that the proposed
site plan has taken into account adjacent land uses and will provide a wide range of
amenities to and for the community within the development and the surrounding
neighborhoods. The Project is consistent with the surrounding land uses and has been
approved for development in the Stage I Planned Development.
2. The Project site conditions were documented in the VCC EIR and Supplemental
Mitigated Negative Declaration that have been prepared, and the environmental
impacts that have been identified will be mitigated to the greatest degree possible. The
area of the site proposed for development was previously graded and there are no site
challenges that were identified in the EIR, which could not be mitigated, that will present
an impediment to utilization of the site for the intended purposes.
3. The Planned Development zoning is consistent with the General Plan policies and the
City’s Zoning Ordinances enacted for the public health, safety and welfare. The Project
will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity
or will it be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare. The Project will comply with
all applicable development regulations and standards and will implement all adopted
mitigation measures. Additionally, no noxious odors, hazardous materials, or excessive
noises will be produced.
4. The Planned Development zoning is consistent with and in conformance with the Dublin
General Plan land use designation of Public/Semi-Public, which allows for quasi-public
uses such as senior centers, special needs program facilities and other similar services
and benefit to the community.
SECTION 3: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
Pursuant to Chapter 8.32, Title 8 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code the City of Dublin Zoning
Map is amended to Rezone the property described below to a Planned Development zoning
district and supersedes and replaces the previously adopted A (Agricultural) zoning district as
stated in Planned Development Ordinance No. 07-03:
1.6 acres at Inspiration Drive and Dublin Boulevard; APN 941-0022-005 (“the Property”).
A map of the rezoned area is shown below:
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SECTION 4. APPROVAL OF STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The regulations for the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the Property are set
forth in the following Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan for the 1.6-acre property, which is
hereby approved. Any amendments to the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan shall be in
accordance with Section 8.32.080 of the Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) or its successors.
Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan
This is a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan pursuant to DMC Chapter 8.32. This
Development Plan meets all the requirements for both a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan
and is adopted as part of the Planned Development Rezone for the Inspiration Drive Memory
Care Project (PLPA-2020-00044).
The Planned Development zoning district and this Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan
provides flexibility to encourage innovative development while ensuring that the goals, policies,
and action programs of the General Plan and provisions of DMC Chapter 8.32 are satisfied.
1. Statement of Uses.
Permitted Uses (as defined by the Zoning Ordinance):
Community Care Facility/Large
Similar and related uses as determined by the Director of Community Development
Conditional Uses:
None
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Accessory Uses:
Uses which are necessarily and customarily associated with, and are appropriate,
incidental, and subordinate to the principal uses as determined by the Director of
Community Development
2. Stage 1 and Stage 2 Site Plan.
The site plan is shown below.
3. Site area, proposed densities, and development regulations.
Maximum Beds 55
Maximum Faculty and Staff 18 (on-site at one time)
Maximum Floor Area Ratio .50
Maximum Building Height: 35 feet
Maximum Lot Coverage 50 %
Parking Spaces 1 per 3 employees on largest shift, plus 1 per 3 beds
Parking Stall Dimensions
Standards
Per Chapter 8.76 Off-Street Parking and Loading
Regulations of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
Minimum Setbacks 20’ front yard
10’ street side yard
10’ Interior side yard
15’ rear yard (building)
5’ rear yard (fence)
Signage Pursuant to an approved Master Sign Program
4. Phasing Plan.
The project site will be graded, improved, and constructed as a whole in one phase.
5. General Plan Consistency.
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The project is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Public/Semi-Public,
which includes senior centers, special needs program facilities and other similar services
that provide benefits to the community. The Public/Semi-Public land use designation also
permits a floor area ratio of .50.
6. Inclusionary Zoning Regulations.
The project is not subject to the Inclusionary Zoning Regulations (Chapter 8.68) for the
provision of affordable housing because the regulations apply only to residential
development projects of 20 units or more.
7. Preliminary Landscape Plan.
The landscape design of the project shall reflect the following standards:
• Utilizing the Dublin Streetscape Master Plan Plant Selections, utilize plants
recommended and that are suitable to the Dublin climate for drought resistance and
fire safety.
• The plant selection should be considered low and moderate use of water based
upon the WUCOLS IV list for this region.
• Sufficient landscape screening should be utilized to create natural space between
building structures when possible.
• Streets trees should be selected from the Streetscape Master Plan plant palette and
considered moderate or low water use. Trees should match existing street trees
whenever possible.
8. Architectural Standards.
The design of future buildings on the project site shall be compatible with the development
patterns of the area and complement surrounding uses. Scale and massing shall be
compatible to the surrounding area and human-scale elements shall be implemented
where appropriate. Long, monotonous wall planes shall be avoided, and massing breaks
shall be implemented to provide depth and visual interest. Horizontal changes in plane are
encouraged. Building roof forms shall provide undulation and implement gable roof forms
or similar. The form of the roof should relate to the form of the building and mechanical
equipment screened from the public, when feasible.
Architectural style shall draw inspiration from nearby examples in the area. Building
designs shall implement a transitional style between residential and commercial
development. In general, high-quality commercial-grade materials shall be used and the
use of stucco, stone, brock, fiber cement siding, composition shingles or tile is encouraged.
Colors chosen shall be neutral in nature and avoid bright, harsh primary colors.
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9. Aerial Photo.
10. Applicable Requirements of Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
Except as specifically provided in this Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, the use,
development, improvement and maintenance of the property shall be governed by the R-
M (Multi-Family Residential) zoning district provisions pursuant to DMC Section
8.32.060.C. No development shall occur on this property until a Site Development Review
Permit has been approved.
SECTION 5: SEVERABILITY
The provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if any provision, clause, sentence, word or
part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or circumstances,
such illegality, invalidity, unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the
remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, sections, words or parts thereof of the ordinance or
their applicability to other persons or circumstances.
SECTION 6. POSTING OF ORDINANCE
The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three public
spaces in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the
State of California.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days following its adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hu, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston and Mayor Hernandez
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk