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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Item 5.5
DATE: February 4, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SU B.ECT: Planned Development Rezoning (PLPA-004094-2024)
Prepared by: Kristie Wheeler, Interim Assistant Community Development
Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On January 14, 2025, the City Council considered a City -initiated rezoning of four residential
properties located at 5378, 5868, 6060 and 7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD)
Residential to R-M (Multi -Family Residential) in response to the recently certified General Plan
Housing Element. Pursuant to Housing Element Program B.18: Planned Development (PD) Zoning,
City staff has reviewed vacant and underutilized residential properties with existing PD zoning
that already allow residential uses, and proposes to rezone these properties to a residential zoning
district with established development standards. No development is proposed at this time. The
City Council waived the first reading and introduced the Ordinance amending the Zoning Map and
approving the proposed rezoning. The City Council is now requested to waive the second reading
and adopt the proposed Ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading and adopt the Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning Property
Located at 5378, 5868, 6060 and 7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) to R-M
(Multi -Family Residential).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The proposed rezoning will not result in a financial impact to the City.
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DESCRIPTION:
The City has initiated a rezoning of four residential properties located at 5378, 5868, 6060 and
7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) Residential to R-M (Multi -Family
Residential) in response to the recently certified Housing Element.
On January 14, 2025, the City Council waived the first reading and introduced the Ordinance
amending the Zoning Map and approving the proposed rezoning as provided in Attachment 1. The
January 14, 2025 City Council staff report is included as Attachment 2.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and City of
Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared. The proposed rezoning is
exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
because the General Plan land use designations for the subject properties, which establish
maximum density and intensity of development, would not change and, thus, the potential
development permitted under the current and proposed zoning would not change. Furthermore,
no development is proposed at this time. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the rezoning would have a significant effect on the environment and is not subject
to CEQA review.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Strategy 3: Housing Inclusivity and Affordability
Objective A: Implement the goals, policies, and programs in the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning Property Located at 5378, 5868, 6060 and
7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) to R-M (Multi -Family Residential)
2) City Council Staff Report dated January 14, 2025 (without attachments)
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Attachment I
ORDINANCE NO. xx-25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5378, 5868,
6060 AND 7440 TASSAJARA ROAD FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) TO R-M
(MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
(APNS 986-0003-001-02, 986-0028-002-00, 986-0027-001-00 AND
986-0004-001-00)
(PLPA-004094-2024)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. RECITALS
A. The City initiated a Rezoning of four residential properties located at 5378, 5868, 6060 and
7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) Residential to R-M (Multi -Family
Residential).
B. The proposed Rezoning would implement Housing Element Program B.18: Planned
Development (PD) Zoning.
C. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on December 10, 2024, during
which all interested persons were heard, and adopted Resolution No. 24-10 recommending
that the City Council approve the Rezoning.
D. A Staff Report was submitted to the Dublin City Council recommending approval of the
Rezoning.
E. The City Council held a public hearing on the Rezoning on January 14, 2025, at which time all
interested persons had an opportunity to be heard.
F. Proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law.
G. The City Council did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations, and testimony set
forth above and used its independent judgment to evaluate the project.
SECTION 2. FINDINGS
A. Pursuant to Dublin Municipal Code Section 8.120.050.B., the City Council hereby finds that
the Rezoning is consistent with the General Plan in that the Rezoning would continue to allow
residential uses and the Rezoning is necessary to implement Housing Element Program B.18.
B. The California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), together with State Guidelines and City of
Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures, require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared. The proposed
Rezoning is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3) because the General Plan land use designations for the subject properties, which
establish maximum density and intensity of development, would not change and, thus, the
potential development permitted under the current and proposed zoning would not change.
Ordinance. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted 2/4/25 Page 1 of 3
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Attachment I
Furthermore, no development is proposed at this time. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the Rezoning would have a significant effect on the environment
and is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 3. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
Pursuant to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.120, the Dublin Zoning Map is hereby amended to
to Rezone 5378, 5868, 6060 and 7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD)
Residential to R-M (Multi -Family Residential).
A map of the Rezoning is shown below:
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Q Proposed Parcels for Rezoning
Parcel Address
O 7440 Tassajara Rd
O 6060 Tassajara Rd
® 5868Tassajara Rd
® 5378Tassajara Rd
City Limit
Zoning
A - Agriculture
PD - Planned Development
▪ R-M - Multi -Family Residential
0
750 1.500
Feet
Ordinance. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted 2/4/25
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Attachment I
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following its adoption.
SECTION 5. 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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February 2025, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Ordinance. No. XX-25, Item X.X, Adopted 2/4/25 Page 3 of 3
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Attachment 2
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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: January 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SU B.ECT: Planned Development Rezoning (PLPA-4094-2024)
Prepared by: Kristie Wheeler, Interim Assistant Community Development
Director
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider a City -initiated rezoning of four residential properties located at
5378, 5868, 6060, and 7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) Residential to R-M
(Multi -Family Residential) in response to the recently certified General Plan Housing Element.
Pursuant to Housing Element Program B.18: Planned Development (PD) Zoning, City staff has
reviewed vacant and underutilized residential properties with existing PD zoning and proposes to
rezone these properties to a residential zoning district with established development standards.
No development is proposed at this time. The City Council will also consider an exemption from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, waive the reading, and INTRODUCE the Ordinance
Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning Property Located at 5378, 5868, 6060, and 7440
Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) to R-M (Multi -Family Residential).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Background
Each local government in California is required to adopt a comprehensive, long-term General Plan
for the physical development of the jurisdiction. A certified Housing Element is one of seven
mandatory elements of the General Plan. Housing Element law mandates that local governments
update their Housing Element every eight years to demonstrate how the jurisdiction has
adequately planned to meet the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments of
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the community.
On November 15, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 133-22, which approved the draft
Housing Element and associated General Plan and Specific Plan amendments and rezonings. The
Resolution also directed Staff to submit the draft Housing Element to the State Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review and certification. On November 18, 2022,
Staff submitted the draft 2023-2031 Housing Element for review and certification. The Housing
Element was certified by HCD on January 19, 2024, and includes a number of programs that are
required to be implemented by the City, including the subject of this Staff Report.
Proposed Project
The City initiated a rezoning of four residential properties located at 5378, 5868, 6060, and 7440
Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) Residential to R-M (Multi -Family Residential) in
response to the recently certified Housing Element. Table 1 provides a summary of the proposed
rezoning. Figure 1 shows the existing General Plan land use designations for the four properties
and Figure 2 shows the existing zoning.
Table 1: Summary of Proposed Rezoning
Property Address
Property
Size
Existing Use
Existing General
Plan Land Use
Existing Zoning
Proposed
Zoning
5378 Tassajara Road
9.43 acres
Equestrian center,
single-family home
and associated
structures
Medium Density
Residential
PD (Ordinance
No. 07-00)
R-M
5868 Tassajara Road
1 acre
Single-family home
and associated
structures
Medium Density
Residential and
Stream Corridor
PD (Resolution
No. 104-94)
R-M*
6060 Tassajara Road
3.12 acres
Single-family home
and associated
structures
Medium Density
Residential and
Open Space
PD (Ordinance
No. 10-05)
R-M*
7440 Tassajara Road
12.5 acres
Single-family home
and associated
structures
Medium Density
Residential and
Open Space
PD (Ordinance
No. 09-07)
R-M*
* Rezoning from PD to R-M would only apply to the portion of the property with a Medium Density Residential land
use designation
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6060 Tassajara Rd
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Analysis
To eliminate potential constraints to housing development, Housing Element Program B.18:
Planned Development (PD) Zoning specifies that the City will review vacant and underutilized
residential properties with existing PD zoning for residential uses and rezone those properties to
a residential zoning district with established development standards. Development of property
with PD zoning requires legislative action by the City Council, which HCD views as a constraint to
residential development. The purpose of the proposed rezoning is to ensure that PD zoning is not
mandated on residential properties. The four subject properties would be rezoned R-M but the
property owners would still have the option to pursue PD zoning in the future if they desire
greater flexibility regarding development standards. The rezoning would benefit property owners
by providing zoning certainty without requiring further legislative action by the City while also
maintaining the flexibility of PD zoning as an option.
The proposed project would rezone four residential properties with existing PD zoning to R-M. As
shown in Table 1 and Figure 1, above, three of the four properties include General Plan land use
designations of Open Space or Stream Corridor. Therefore, only those portions of the three
properties with a Medium Density Residential land use designation would be rezoned R-M. The
remaining portions with Open Space or Stream Corridor land use designations would maintain
their existing PD zoning. Refer to Figure 3 for the proposed rezoning.
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Fi ure 3: Pro I osed Rezonin
QProposed Parcels for Rezoning
Parcel Address
0
0
O
0
7440 Tassajara Rd
6060 Tassajara Rd
5868 Tassajara Rd
5378Tassajara Rd
® City Limit
Zoning
A - Agriculture
PD - Planned Development
R-M - Multi -Family Residential
0
750
I ,500
Feet
PD ORD. 09-07
PD RESO. 104-94
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Attachment 1 is the draft Ordinance amending the Zoning Map and approving the proposed
rezoning.
Consistency with the General Plan, Specific Plans, and Zoning Ordinance
The proposed rezoning of the four subject properties from PD to R-M is consistent with the Dublin
General Plan in that the rezoning would continue to allow residential uses and the rezoning is
necessary to implement Housing Element Program B.18.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and City of
Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared. The proposed rezoning is
exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
because the General Plan land use designations for the subject properties, which establish
maximum density and intensity of development, would not change and, thus, the potential
development permitted under the current and proposed zoning would not change. Furthermore,
no development is proposed at this time. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the rezoning would have a significant effect on the environment and is not subject
to CEQA review.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 10, 2024, to consider the proposed
rezoning and unanimously recommended approval to the City Council. Planning Commission
Resolution No. 24-10 is included as Attachment 2.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Strategy 3: Housing Inclusivity and Affordability
Objective A: Implement the goals, policies, and programs in the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Planning staff mailed letters to each of the four property owners notifying them of the City -initiated
rezoning of their properties and offering to meet with them if they had any questions. To date, Staff
has spoken with the property owner at 5378 Tassajara Road and they did not express opposition to
the rezoning.
In accordance with State law, a public notice was mailed to the subject property owners and all
property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the subject properties. A public notice was also
published in the East Bay Times and posted at several locations throughout the City. Additionally,
the City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and Rezoning Property Located at 5378, 5868, 6060, and
7440 Tassajara Road from Planned Development (PD) to R-M (Multi -Family Residential)
2) Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-10 Recommending City Council Approval of the
Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and Approving the Rezoning
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