HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 102-86 SRRD SP AmendRESOLUTION NO. 102-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SAN RAMON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN
PA 86-049 SAN RAMON ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN - AMENDING THE LAND USE PLAN SECTION OF
THE PLAN TO CREATE AREA 3B (SUB-AREA OF AREA 3 OF THE PLAN, CONSISTINGOF THE
1.4+ ACRE MORET PROPERTY), PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPMENT WHICH WOULD BE OFFICE,
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, OR PERSONAL SERVICE USE IN NATURE, AND AMENDING THE
CIRCULATION SYSTEM AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA SECTIONS OF THE PLAN
WHEREAS, Roy J. and Ula D. Moret requested on March 10, 1986, that
the Dublin City Council consider authorizing a SPecific Plan Amendment Study of
a portion of Area 3 of the San Ramon Road Specific Plan (PA 86-018); and
WHEREAS, the City Council, at its regularly scheduled meeting of
April 14, I986, authorized the preparation of a Specific Plan Amendment Study
to consider the merits of developing the 1.4+ acre Moret property as an office
development, amending the land use restriction in the Specific Plan which
limits the amount of office use that can be established in Area 3 of the
Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, consistent with the Planning
Commission's recommendations on June 15, 1986, regarding PA 86-050.1 and .2,
directed by minute order at their June 23, 1986, meeting that the Study be
expanded to include the remaining, unstudied portion of Area 3; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold public hearings to
consider the Specific Plan Amendment Study on August 18, 1986 and September 2,
1986; and
WHEREAS, the August 18, 1986, Staff Report to the Planning
Commission was submitted recommending that the Land Use Section of the
Specific Plan be amended to establish a new Sub-Area in the Plan covering the
Moret property (providing development which would be "predominantly" Office use
in nature) and to further adjust the Land Use Section to allow uses in the
remaining portions of Area 3 of the Plan to provide for up to 25% occupancy by
Personal Service, Financial or Office uses and to also adjust the Circulation
System Section and General Development Criteria Sections of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said
reports, recommendations and testimony as herein set forth at their August 18,
1986, hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission provided consensus direction at
their August 18, 1986, meeting for Staff to adjust the August 18, 1986, Draft
Resolution prepared for the Specific Plan Amendment to eliminate any reference
to the creation of a new Sub-Area in the Plan for the Moret property and to
further adjust the Draft Resolution to have it reflect an amendment to the Land
Use Section of the Plan to provide for the Moret property to be included as one
of the properties in Area 3 of the Plan (above and beyond the Dublin Town and
Country Shopping Center property) to be allowed to be developed with uses
including a maximum 25% occupancy (cumulative total) by Personal Service,
Financial, and Office uses; and
WHEREAS, at the September 2, 1986, Planning Commission meeting,
three of the Commissioners indicated reservations about the previously
expressed consensus direction given by the Planning Commission at the
August 18, 1986, meeting regarding the Land Use Regulations outlined for the
1.4+ acre Motet property; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission was unable to establish a
consensus opinion regarding the Land Use Regulations for the Moret property
individually and for Area 3 in general; and
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WHEREAS, as a result of their inability to reach a consensus
agreement regarding the proposed amendments to the Land Use Plan Section of the
San Ramon Road Specific Plan, the Commission directed Staff to forward
PA 86-049 to the City Council without recommendation; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all
aspects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a public hearing on September 8,
1986, to consider the Specific Plan Amendment Study and continued the matter
until September 22, 1986; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to State and City environmental regulations, a
Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance has been previously adopted
for the Specific Plan Amendment Study (City CoUncil ReSolution No./OL86); and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the
San Ramon Road Specific Plan Amendment will not have a significant
environmental impact; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Specific Plan Amendments are appropriate for
the subject properties in terms of providing for future development of land
uses which will be compatible to existing and proposed land uses and will not
overburden public services; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Specific Plan Amendments will not have
substantial adVerse effects on health or safety, or be substantially
detrimental to the public welfare, or be injurious to property or public
improvements;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE City Council amends the
Land Use Plan Section of the San Ramon Road Specific Plan for the 1.4+ acre
portion of Area 3 of the Plan identified as the Moret property creating Area 3B
and, introduces the following amended land use restrictions for that newly
defined Sub-Area which identify the uses permitted, conditional uses, and uses
specifically prohibited from being established.
Creating Area 3B (Sub Area of Area 3, consisting of the Moret Property) 1.4+
Acres
Unlike the remainder of the area identified as Plan Area 3, the 1.4+ acre Moret
property is not viewed as having the same high potential for the development of
retail shopper stores. The property's location at the northern edge of Area 3
of the Plan, its size, configuration and the presence of an active fault,
collectively serve to compromise the feasibility of developing the site for
Retail Shopper Use. In light of the above, Area 3B is established to permit
occupancy by Office, Financial Institution, and Personal Service Uses
subject to the following limitations:
- Up to a maximum occupancy of 50% of the total gross floor area of any
development (cumulative total) can be for Retail Shopper and Eating and
Drinking Establishments.
Permitted Uses
- Office including, but not limited to, the following:
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Optometrist
Medical and Dental
Legal
Accounting
Architect
Employment Agency
Real Estate
Other Administrative and Professional Office
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Financial Institution establishments including, but not limited to, the
following:
Bank without drive-up facilities
Savings and Loan without drive-up facilities
Finance Company
Small Loans
Brokerage
Insurance
Personal Service establishments including, but not limited to, the
following:
a. Beauty Shop
b. Barber Shop
c. Shoe Repair
d. Cleaner and Dryer
e. Laundry
f. Figure Salon
g. Photographer
h. Formal Wear/Rental
i. Interior Decorator
j. Travel Agent
k. Key Shop
1. Dressmaking or Knitting Shop
m. Tailor Shop
n. Handicraft Shop
Retail shopper establishments including, but not limited to, the
following and restricted to a maximum of 50% of the total gross floor
area of the facility:
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General Merchandise Stores
Clothing Stores
Shoe Stores
Home Furnishings Stores
Home Appliances/Music Stores
Hobby/Special Interest Stores
Gifts/Specialty Stores
Jewelery and Cosmetic Stores
Home Improvement Centers
Drug Stores
Auto Parts Stores.
and similar uses that offer comparison goods based on price and quality.
Eating and drinking establishments including, but not limited to, the
following and restricted to a maximum of 50% of the total gross floor
area of the facility:
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Restaurant
Cocktail Lounge
Donut Shop
ICe Cream Parlor
Sandwich Shop
Specialty Food
Delicatessen
Bakery
Candy or Nuts
Health Food
Wine and Cheese with on-sale liquor license from State of
California
Conditional Uses
Subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit
be
Community, religious and charitable institution facilities and
uses.
Public facilities and uses.
Veterinary Office.
Commercial recreation facility, other than a theater, if within a
building.
Tavern
Recycling Centers, when operated in conjunction with a Permitted
Use on the same premises.
In-patient and out-patient health facilities as licensed by the
State Department of Health Services.
Prohibited Uses
- Ail retail commercial uses defined as convenience stores, including:
Grocery Stores
Liquor and Wine Stores
Drive-in and Drive-through Restaurants
Meat, Fish or Poultry Stores
and other stores which sell food and other household goods for
consumption in a short time.
Ail other retail stores not mentioned above including new and used
vehicle sales and/or vehicle repair and service, service stations, and
other similar stores and services.
Residential uses.
Industrial uses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE City Council amends the Circulation
System Section of the San Ramon Road Specific Plan to add the following
direction to future development projects covering properties in Area 3 of the
Plan located north of the extension of Amador Valley Boulevard.
The following "Key Items" shall be added to the Circulation System Section.
- Restrict access to San Ramon Road to the development of a single "shared
driveway" between the Moret property and the Rivers-Barton property.
- Development of the "shared driveway" with a 35 foot width with 25 foot Curb
radius returns and a restriction of any on-site circulation connection to
the driveway within 50 feet of the San Ramon Road curb line.
- Development of two "shared driveways" on the north side of the Amador Valley
Boulevard extension respectively located 120+ feet and 430+ feet west of San
Ramon Road.
- Refinement to the location and nature of pedestrian/bicycle easements from
Shadow Drive through to San Ramon Road.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE City Council amends the General
Development Criteria Section of the San Ramon Road Specific Plan as follows:
Sub-Category 2 - Compatibility of Uses - The following text is added to this
Sub-Category:
Applications for Planned Development Zoning in Area 3 of the
Plan involving commercial lands adjoining existing or planned
multi-story construction shall have included as part of the
development plan review application plan cross sections to
detail the proximity and relationship of the relative land
uses.
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Redevelopment of the East Bay Iceland, Inc. property shall
reflect a site plan layout which attempts to maximize the
coordination between its planned uses and the adjoining Dublin
Town & Country Shopping Center property to the north as
regards building location and orientation, vehicular and
pedestrian cross access,' landscape treatment and use of
ancillary structures (location and design).
Sub-Category 3 - Circulation Improvements- The following text is added to
this Sub-Category:
Circulation improvements established in conjunction with the
development of the portion of Area 3 of the Plan located north
of the Amador Valley Boulevard extension shall reflect the
Findings and Recommendations of the TJKM Memorandum dated April
23, 1986 (see Appendix B).
Development of the 0.4 acre stem remainder (346~' x 51±')
extending easterly to San Ramon Road from the southeast corner
of Area 2.of the Plan shall be subject to the Planned
Development (PD) Rezoning process and shall be developed as part
of a coordinated site plan tying the stem either to the Morrison
Homes-Kildara Project and/or to the adjoining properties located
north or south of the stem.
Sub-Category 4 - Physical Constraints - The following text is added to this
Sub-Category:
Geologic Reports prepared in conjunction with the Development
Plan requests covering undeveloped or marginally developed
properties in Area 3 of the Plan may require on-site sub-surface
trenching to assess potential geotechnical hazards.
Sub-Category 5 - Noise - The following text is added to this Sub-Category:
Acoustical Reports may be required to be prepared in
conjunction with the building permit process for any new
commercial or residential developments in the Plan Aera. Where
required, said studies shall determine existing and future
noise levels and shall outline specific construction and design
measures that will be taken, as necessary, to provide the
appropriate noise attenuation.
Sub-Category 6 - Setbacks - The following text is added to this Sub-Category:
Building setbacks for new development in Area 3 adjacent to the
easterly limits of Area 2 can be reduced to 15 feet if it can be
demonstrated that visual and acoustic privacy for existing or
planned residential uses in Area 2 can be provided with this
lesser setback standard.
The setback standard observed at the northern limit of Area 3
shall be determined at the time of development plan review. The
building location(s) shall be such to maximize the privacy of
the residential development at the north side of Martin Canyon
Creek and shall take into consideration the existing vegetation
canopy in the Creek.
Sub-Category 9 - Existing Vegetation - Project Landscaping - This Sub-Category
is created with the following text:
9. Existing Vegetation - Project Landscaping - To the
greatest extent feasible, the existing vegetation within the
Martin Canyon Creek corridor extending through the Plan Area
shall be left undisturbed. Said vegetation shall be utilized
and enhanced to serve as a natural buffer strip between land
uses in the Plan Area and as a design element, with use of
appropriate building design and siting, to compliment and
enhance new development adjoining the Creek area. Existing,
mature trees located in the Plan Area which are located outside
the Creek corridor shall be retained as feasible and
incorporated into the project design of new developments?
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Project landscaping shall be of a design, mass, scale and
relationship to promote harmonious transitions between adjoining
projects and land uses and to create an internal sense of order
and provide a desirable environment for occupants, visitors and
the general community. Project landscaping shall serve as a
design feature to provide conceptual compatibility with the
immediate environment of the site.
Sub-Category 10 - Project Architecture - This Sub-Category is created with the
following text:
10. Project Architecture - The following Design Standards
shall be considered and applied, as applicable, to new
development in the Specific Plan Area:
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Consistency and compatibility with applicable elements
of the City's General Plan.
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Conceptual compatibility of design with the immediate
environment of the site.
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Appropriateness of the design to the site and function
of the project.
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Promotes harmonious transitions in scale and character
in areas between different designated land uses.
Compatibility with future construction both on and off
the site.
Expresses an appropriate sense of identity with its
function.
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Creates an internal sense of order and provides a
desirable environment for occupants, visitors, and the
general community.
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Utilizes materials, textures, colors, and details of
construction which are an appropriate expression of its
design concept and function and are compatible with the
adjacent and neighboring structures and functions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this~day of September, 1986.
AYES: Councilmembers Hegarty, Moffatt, Vonheeder and
Mayor Snyder
NOES:
ABSENT:
% ~ '~City- Clerk
Councilmember Jeffery
None
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