HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 06-23 Amending the Zoning Map and Approving an Amended Planned Development Zoning District and Related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plans for the Quarry Lane School
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ORDINANCE NO. 06 – 23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND APPROVING AN AMENDED PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE QUARRY LANE SCHOOL
PLPA-2021-00041
(APNS 985-0072-002-00 AND 985-0002-006-03)
The Dublin City Council does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: RECITALS
A. The Applicant, Dr. Sabri Arac, is requesting an amendment to the Planned
Development Zoning and related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plans for the
property located at 6237 and 6363 Tassajara Road. The proposed Project would
expand the campus to include a new performing arts center on the Quarry Lane
School. Requested approvals include a Planned Development Rezone with a
related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan. These planning and implementing
actions are collectively known as the “Quarry Lane Performing Arts Center Project”
or the “Project.”
B. The 12.63-acre Project site (APN 985-0072-002-00 and 985-0002-006-03) is
located in eastern Dublin, at 6237 and 6363 Tassajara Road.
C. The existing General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan land use designations
are Medium-Density Residential.
D. On December 19, 2000, the City Council approved the Planned Development (PD)
District Pre-zoning and Annexation application (PA-99-064) and adopted a
Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution No. 204-00) for Phase II of the Quarry
Lane School and a PD Pre-zone for the Kobold Property (Ordinance No. 24-00).
E. On June 17, 2014, the City Council adopted an Ordinance (No. 12-14) to amend
the Zoning Map for PD Zoning District rezone and related Stage 1 and 2
Development Plan Amendments for the Quarry Lane School Phase III expansion
and adopted an Initial Study and a CEQA Addendum (Resolution No. 18-14).
Ordinance No. 12-14 replaced Ordinance No. 24-00 except as it pertained to the
Kobold Property (APN 985-0072-002-00).
F. The Project area was previously analyzed in the Eastern Dublin General Plan
Amendment and Specific Plan, which was adopted in 1993 and has a certified
Program EIR (SCH No. 91-103064) and analyzed in the Quarry Lane Master Plan,
which was adopted in 1998 by the County of Alameda and has a certified EIR (SCH
No. 97122109).
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G. The City prepared a Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project,
which reflected the City’s independent judgment and analysis of the potential
environmental impacts of the Project. Prior CEQA analysis for the Project area
includes: the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan, which
was adopted in 1993 and has a certified Program EIR (SCH No. 91-103064) and
analyzed in the Quarry Lane Master Plan, which was adopted in 1998 by the
County of Alameda and has a certified EIR (SCH No. 97122109)
H. Upon completion of the Initial Study, it was determined that there were new
potentially significant impacts associated with the project related to noise and air
quality 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.
I. The Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study was circulated for
public review from July 5, 2023-August 4, 2023.
J. The City received one comment letter during the public review period.
K. The Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the Project,
on September 12, 2023, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to
be heard.
L. On September 12, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 23-08
recommending that the City Council adopt the Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration and approve amendments to the Planned Development Zoning and
related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plans, a Conditional Use Permit and
Site Development Review Permit, which resolution is incorporated herein by
reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours.
M. On October 3, 2023, 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.
N. A Staff Report dated October 3, 2023, 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.
O. The City Council considered the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration and
all above-referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony before taking any
action on the Project.
P. The City Council did hear and use independent judgment and considered all said
reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
Q. Following a public hearing on October 3, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 105-23, approving the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
Quarry Lane Performing Arts Center Project.
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R. The City Council considered the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration, and
all above referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony prior to taking action
on the Project.
SECTION 2: FINDINGS
A. Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows:
1. The Quarry Lane Performing Arts Center 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 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 dedicated performing arts space on an
existing school campus.
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 existing site development and uses and will provide a
new performing arts center.
2. The Project site conditions were documented in the Eastern Dublin General Plan
Amendment and Specific Plan EIR (1993), Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment
and Specific Plan, which was adopted in 1993 and has a certified Program EIR (SCH
No. 91-103064) and analyzed in the Quarry Lane Master Plan, which was adopted in
1998 by the County of Alameda and has a certified EIR (SCH No. 97122109) and the
Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration that was prepared, and the
environmental impacts that have been identified will be mitigated to the greatest degree
possible.
3. The Planned Development zoning is consistent with the General Plan policies and the
City’s Zoning Ordinance 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
nor 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.
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4. The Planned Development zoning is consistent with and in conformance with the Dublin
General Plan land use designation of Medium Density which allows for private school
uses.
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 Planned Development Zoning
Ordinance No. 12-14 and Ordinance 24-00:
12.63 acres at 6327 and 6363 Tassajara Road. APN 985-0072-002-00 and 985-0002-006-03
(“The Property”). A map of the rezoning area is shown below:
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 12.63 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.
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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 Quarry Lane
Performing Arts Center Project (PLPA-2021-00041).
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. Zoning. The Zoning for the subject property is PD-Planned Development (PLPA-2014-
00008).
2. Statement of Permitted Uses.
Permitted Uses (as defined by the Zoning Ordinance):
Private School:
1. Kindergarten through high school grades
2. After school care
3. Recreational play fields
4. Similar and related uses as determined by the Director of Community Development
Conditional Uses:
1. A performing arts center for school programs
2. All conditional uses in the Dublin Zoning Ordinance for the R-1 Residential Zoning
District are conditionally allowed uses in this Planned Development Zoning District.
Prohibited Uses:
1. All those not specifically listed herein as permitted or conditionally permitted.
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3. Stage 1 and Stage 2 Site Plan.
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4. Site Area, Proposed Densities, and Development Regulations.
Maximum Student
Population
950 students (200 Preschool and Kindergarten, 600 Elementary
and Middle School, 150 High School)
Maximum Faculty and
Staff
55
No. of Classrooms 51
Maximum Building Area 124,402 square feet
Floor to Area Ratio .226
Parking Spaces 149 spaces (minimum required per parking analysis conducted
in 2004) + 117 for the performing arts center
Maximum Building Height: 59 feet
Minimum Lot Size None
Maximum lot coverage 25%
Parking Stall Dimensions
Standards
Per Chapter 8.76 Off-Street Parking And Loading Regulations of
the Dublin Zoning Ordinance
Minimum Setbacks 20’ front yard setback
9’8” side yard setback
20’ rear yard setback
5. Phasing Plan. The project site will be developed in one phase.
6. Preliminary Landscape Plan. As shown in the Site Development Review approvals for the
various project phases and the Performing Arts Center (PLPA 99-064, PLPA-2014-0008,
PLPA-2021-00041).
7. Architectural Standards. The design of future buildings on the project site shall be
architecturally compatible with the existing Building 2 (Preschool and Elementary School) and
Building 3 (Middle and High School Building) including the standing seam metal roof with
decorative eave corbels and a simple cement plaster finish painted to match the existing
buildings. The window design and placement on future buildings will also be complementary
to the other buildings on the school campus.
8. Consistency with General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan. The proposed project is
consistent with the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
9. Inclusionary Zoning Regulations. The Inclusionary Zoning Regulations do not regulate non-
residential projects, so therefore this is not applicable.
10. Aerial Photo. An aerial photo is on file with the Community Development Department.
11. Applicable Requirements of Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Except as specifically provided in
this Stage 1/2 Development Plan, the use, development, improvement and maintenance of the
property shall be governed by the R-1 (Single Family Residential Zoning District) provisions of
the Dublin Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Section 8.32.060.C. No development shall occur on
this property until a Site Development Review permit has been approved for the property.
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12. Compliance with adopted Mitigation Measures. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with
all applicable action programs and mitigation measures of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and
General Plan Amendment EIR, the Quarry Lane EIR, the Quarry Lane School Phase II
expansion Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Quarry Lane School Phase III CEQA
Addendum, and the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Performing
Arts Center Project.
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 (3)
public places 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 and be enforced thirty (30) days following its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 17th day of
October 2023, by the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers Hu, Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri and Mayor Hernandez
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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