HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 16-22 Approving Amendments to the Planned Development Zoning and Development Plan for the Dublin Transit CenterORDINANCE NO. 16 — 22
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING STAGE 1
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND APPROVING A STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SITES
D-2 AND E-2 OF THE DUBLIN TRANSIT CENTER
(APNs: 986-0034-012-00 AND 986-0034-014-00)
(PLPA-2022-00036)
The Dublin City Council does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS
A. The State of California requires cities and counties to adopt a comprehensive, long-term
General Plan for the physical development of the City.
B. The Housing Element is one of seven mandated elements of the General Plan and must
address the existing and projected housing needs for all economic segments of the
community.
C. State law requires Housing Elements to be updated and certified by the California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) every eight years.
D. The City of Dublin prepared the 2023 — 2031 Housing Element in accordance with State
law.
E. The Housing Element must include an inventory of specific sites or parcels that are suitable
for residential development and available for use in the planning period to accommodate
the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), which is included as Appendix D:
Adequate Sites Analysis in the 2023 — 2031 Housing Element.
F After accounting for pipeline projects, accessory dwelling units, and existing zoning to
accommodate the RHNA, the Adequate Sites Analysis identified a "remaining need" of 755
units.
G. A portion of the remaining need is proposed to be accommodated on Sites D-2 and E-2
(APNs: 986-0034-012-00 and 986-0034-014-00) at the Dublin Transit Center.
H. On December 3, 2002, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 21-02 approving a Planned
Development Rezone with a Stage 1 Development Plan for the Dublin Transit Center, which
among other approvals, established a maximum of 1,800 residential units for the Transit
Center and specified Sites D-2 and E-2 shall be developed with a Campus Office use.
The City proposes to amend Ordinance No. 21-02 to change the allowed land use on Sites
D-2 and E-2 from Campus Office to Campus Office/High-Density Residential and increase
the maximum residential density from 1,800 units to 2,515 units ("the Project").
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J. Consistent with California Government Code Section 65352.3, the City obtained a contact
list of local Native American tribes from the Native American Heritage Commission and
notified the tribes on the contact list of the opportunity to consult with the City on the
proposed Planned Development Zoning Amendments. None of the contacted tribes
requested a consultation within the statutory consultation periods and no further action is
required.
K. 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.
L. The City prepared an Initial Study for the 2023 — 2031 Housing Element and corresponding
General Plan Amendments, Specific Plan Amendments, and rezonings, which found there
was no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant adverse effect on the
environment and, therefore, pursuant to the requirements of CEQA, the City prepared a
Negative Declaration (ND), dated October 3, 2022, which reflects the City's independent
judgement and analysis.
M. The Initial Study/Negative Declaration was circulated for public review from October 4,
2022, through November 2, 2022.
N. The City of Dublin received minor comments from the Dublin San Ramon Services District
and Zone 7 regarding the "Utilities and Service Systems" and "Hydrology and Water
Quality" sections of the Initial Study/Negative Declaration.
O. On October 25, 2022, the Planning Commission reviewed the 2023 — 2031 Housing
Element and corresponding General Plan Amendments, Specific Plan Amendments, and
rezonings and adopted Resolution No. 22-14 recommending that the City Council: 1) adopt
an Initial Study/Negative Declaration; 2) approve the 2023 — 2031 Housing Element and
authorize Staff to submit the Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and
Community Development for certification; 3) approve associated amendments to the
General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and Downtown Dublin Specific Plan; and 4)
approve amendments to the Planned Development Zoning for Sites D-2 and E-2 at the
Transit Center and Hacienda Crossings shopping center.
P On November 15, 2022, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the
project, including the Initial Study/Negative Declaration, at which time all interested parties
had the opportunity to be heard.
Q. A Staff Report, dated November 15, 2022, and incorporated herein by reference, described
and analyzed the Project, including the 2023 — 2031 Housing Element, corresponding
amendments to the General Plan, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, and Downtown Dublin
Specific Plan, and Planned Development Zoning Stage 1 Development Plan Amendments,
for the City Council.
R. The City Council did hear and use independent judgment and considered all said reports,
recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
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SECTION 2. FINDINGS
A. Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows:
1. The Planned Development ("PD") Zoning Stage 1 Development Plan Amendment and
Stage 2 Development Plan for northern 6.42 acres of sites D-2 and all of site E-2 at the
Dublin Transit Center meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 in that it provides a
comprehensive development plan that will be consistent with the General Plan and
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, as amended, and protects the integrity and character of the
area by creating a desirable use of land that is sensitive to surrounding land uses. The
Project will allow a broader range of uses, including the potential for housing.
2. Development of the Project under the PD zoning will be harmonious and compatible with
existing and future development in the surrounding area in that the site will provide a
variety of uses for the proposed Campus Office/High-Density Residential sites. The
subject parcels are surrounded by residential uses to the north and west, by undeveloped
land and Interstate-580 to the south, and by commercial development and undeveloped
land to the east.
B. Pursuant to Sections 8.120.050.A and B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds
as follows:
1. The PD zoning for the proposed Campus Office/High-Density Residential parcels will be
harmonious and compatible with existing and potential development in the surrounding
area, will take into account adjacent land uses and will provide a wide range of amenities
for the community within the development and the surrounding neighborhoods.
2. The conditions of the proposed Campus Office/High-Density Residential parcels are
physically suitable for the uses permitted through the PD zoning in terms of type and
intensity of the proposed zoning.
3. The PD zoning will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working
in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare in that the Project
will comply with all applicable development regulations and standards.
4. The PD zoning is consistent with and in conformance with the Dublin General Plan and
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, as amended, in that the proposed uses are compatible with
the General Plan land use designation of Campus Office/High-Density Residential.
C. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 133-22 approving an Initial Study/Negative Declaration, prior to approving the Project.
SECTION 3. AMENDMENT TO EXISTING STAGE 1 DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ADOPTION
OF A STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The Planned Development Zoning Stage 1 Development Plan for the Dublin Transit Center is set
forth in Ordinance No. 21-02. Amendments to the Stage 1 Development Plan and standards for
the Stage 2 Development Plan for the Dublin Transit Center Sites D-2a and E-2 are set forth
below.
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1. Statement of Proposed Uses. The Stage 1 DP booklet, Appendix 2, Dublin Transit Center
PD Zoning and Uses on page A.6-7 is amended to add "Multi -Family Dwelling" as a
permitted use on Site D-2a and all of Site E-2.
2. Stage 1 Site Plan. Amend the annotations on the Conceptual Illustrative Site Plan in the
Stage 1 DP booklet on page 1.5 to state "Office and/or Multi -Family Dwellings," rather than
"Office." Additionally, amend page 1.15 of the Stage 1 DP Booklet to designate the northern
6.42 acres of Site D-2 as Site D-2a and the southern 5.88 acres as Site D-2b, as shown
below:
Existing
3. Site Area, Proposed Densities.
Uses in the Stage 1 DP Book on
Density Residential land use and
E-2 and footnote #5.
Site D-26
Proposed
A Campus Ctflce / High Density Residential
The table titled Dublin Transit Center: Proposed Land
page 1.13 is amended as follows to add the High-
up to 222 units on Site D-2a and up to 493 units on Site
Site
Area
(gr.ac.)
Area
(net
ac.)
GP/EDSP
Land Use
Max.
Sq. Ft.
Max.
Units
FAR
(gross)
Density
(gross)
FAR
(net)
Density
(net)
Ancillar
y
Retail
Sq. Ft.
Additional
Units
D-2a
9.04
6.42
Campus
496,166
222
1.26
25
1.80
35
Office and/or
High -Density
Residential
D-2b
8.28
5.88
Campus
454,433
0
1.26
0
1.80
0
Office
E-2
11.20
7.70
Campus
560,000
493
1.15
44
1.67
64
Office and/or
High -Density
Residential
Total
90.65
65.2
2,000,00
2,21
70,000
300
i
5
0
5
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Summary
d/e
38.30
26.4
0
Campus
Office and/or
High -Density
Residential
2,000,00
0
715
1.20
25-44
1.80
35-64
22,500
300
NOTES:
5. Site D-2a and all of Site E-2 allow Campus Office and/or High -Density Residential land uses. The floor area
ratio applies to both development options (Campus Office and High Density Residential) and is for the
combined commercial and residential uses, if residential units are incorporated, or for commercial uses if
commercial is used exclusively. The floor area ratio does not apply to projects with only residential uses.
4. Phasing Plan. For the Phasing Plan, see Stage 1 DP booklet, page 1.17. Amend the
legend to state "Campus Office/High Density Residential" for Site D-2a and all of Site E-2.
5. Master Neighborhood Landscape Plan. See Stage 1 DP booklet, page 2.2 to 2.41.
Amend the annotations on the "Streetscape, Open Space, & Landscape" Figures to state
"Office and/or Multi -Family Dwellings," rather than "Office."
9. Applicable Requirements of Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Except as specifically provided
in the Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan, the use, development, improvement, and
maintenance of the property shall be governed by the Dublin Zoning Ordinance and shall
comply with the Citywide Multi -Family Objective Design Standards.
SECTION 4. 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 5. POSTING OF ORDINANCE
The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three public
places in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the
State of California.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
The Ordinance shall take effect upon certification of the 2023 — 2031 Housing Element by HCD.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 6th day of December 2022, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hu, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston and Mayor Hernandez
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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