HomeMy WebLinkAbout*11.19.2025 AgendaNovember 19, 2025 Dublin Planning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda 1
City Council Chamber 100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Special Meeting of the DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, the public is permitted to address the Planning Commission on non-agendized
items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS
SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or
discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Planning
Commission may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to
report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may
contact the Planning Division related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future
Planning Commission agenda. The exceptions under which the Planning Commission MAY
discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in
Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for
approval by the Planning Commission with one single action. Members of the audience,
Staff or the Planning Commission who would like an item removed from the Consent
Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Chair to
remove the item.
Draft Minutes of the September 9, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting.
Approve the Minutes of the September 9, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting.
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Minutes of the September 9, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting
PUBLIC HEARING
6.1 Amendments to the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan and Dublin Municipal Code for Outdoor
Live Entertainment (PLPA-004212-2025)
The Planning Commission will consider and make a recommendation to the City Council on
City-initiated amendments to the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) and the Zoning
Ordinance to permit Outdoor Live Entertainment as an allowed use in the Downtown and
establish development standards. The proposed amendments include updates to Dublin
Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted
Uses of Land), and Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance), the addition of Chapter 8.41 (Outdoor
Live Entertainment), and amendments to DDSP Section 3.4 (Land Use Designations). Staff
recommends that the project be found exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
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Conduct a public hearing, deliberate, and adopt the recommending City
Council Approval of Amendments to the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Section 3.4 (Land
Use Designations) and the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.08 (Definitions), Chapter 8.12
(Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land), Chapter 8.116 (Zoning Clearance), the
Addition of Chapter 8.41 (Outdoor Live Entertainment) to add Outdoor Live Entertainment
as an Allowed Use and to Establish Development Regulations and Permitting Procedures
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Resolution Recommending Approval of
Amendments to DDSP and DMC
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Attachment 1 - City Council Resolution Amending the
Downtown Dublin Specific Plan to add Outdoor Live Entertainment
Attachment 3 - Exhibit B to Attachment 1 - Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin
Municipal Code
Attachment 4 - Table 1 - Outdoor Entertainment Regulations Regional Comparison
Attachment 5 - DDSP Amendments and Dublin Municipal Code Amendments Redlined
Pages
Attachment 6 - Public Comment
6.2
The Planning Commission will consider and make a recommendation to the City Council
regarding City -initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to bring greater clarity and
consistency to existing regulations. Amendments are proposed to Dublin Municipal Code
Chapter 8.84 (Sign Regulations) to address the direction from City Council to amend the
regulation of Temporary Non-Commercial Signs and staff-initiated amendments for minor
cleanups. The Planning Commission will also consider and make a recommendation to the
City Council regarding an exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act.
Conduct a public hearing, deliberate, and adopt the Resolution recommending City
Council approval of amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.84 (Sign
Regulations).
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Planning Commission Resolution Recommending Approval of Amendments to
Dublin Municipal Code
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A to Resolution - Ordinance Approving Amendments to Dublin
Municipal Code
Attachment 3 - City Council Staff Report dated September 2 2025
Attachment 4 - Redlined Zoning Ordinance Amendments
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS- None
STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Brief information only reports from Planning Commission and/or Staff, including
committee reports and reports by Planning Commission related to meetings attended
at City expense (AB1234).
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10. ADJOURNMENT
This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a)
If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made
available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by
Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA),
and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a
request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City
Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a
request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for
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of accessibility.
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Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe, secure, and
sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity,
diversity, and inclusion.
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