HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 89-044 PA 87-012 Recommend CC adoption of GPA for Donlon Canyon r*N
RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 044
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
FOR PA 87-012 DONLAN CANYON
WHEREAS, the Donlan Canyon Associates/Paragon Group have requested a
General Plan Amendment Study to designate 197+ acres currently in the
unincorporated portion of Alameda County, within the City of Dublin's Primary
Planning Area as low-density single-famliy residential, medium-high density
residential and open space stream corridor land use designations; and
WHEREAS, on October 3, 1986, the City Council authorized a General Plan
Amendment Study for the Donlan Canyon property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of State Planning and Zoning Law, it
is the function and duty of the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin to
review and recommend action on proposed amendments to the City's General Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held five (5) noticed public hearings on
the Donlan Canyon General Plan Amendment/Environmental Impact Report planning
applications on May 1, 1989; May 15, 1989; June 19, 1989; July 5, 1989; and
July 17, 1989 and two noticed field trips on February 27, 1988 and May 13,
1989; and
WHEREAS, notice of Planning Commission public hearings was published in
the Herald, posted in public buildings, and mailed to property owners within
300 feet of the project in accordance with California State Law; and
WHEREAS, the Staff analysis was submitted recommending amendments to the
General Plan relating to General Plan Land Use Designation and Density and the
Primary Planning Area; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment has been reviewed in accordance with
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared pursuant
to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, a Staff analysis of the Applicant's proposal was submitted to
the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all written and oral
testimony submitted at the public hearings; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 1989, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
89-042 making findings recommending City Council certification of the Donlan
Canyon EIR as adequate and complete.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby find that:
- Utilities and public safety services will be provided at urban
standards without financial burden to Dublin residents and businesses.
- Proposed site grading and means of access will not disfigure the
ridgelands.
- Timing of development will not result in premature termination of
viable agricultural operations on adjoining lands.
- The fiscal impact of new residential development in the Extended
Planning Area supports itself and does not draw upon and dilute the
fiscal base of the remainder of the City.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend the City Council approve the following General Plan Amendments for PA
87-012 Donlan Canyon:
1. Amend Figure 1 Dublin General Plan Primary Planning Area to include
the entire Donlan Canyon site (APN 941-018-03 and APN 941-018-04) within the
Primary Planning Area.
2. Amend the land use designation on the Donlan Canyon site as noted
on Attachment C-1 to include:
164.9+ acres Open Space; Stream Corridor
13+ acres Low Density Single Family Residential
(0.5 to 3.8 DU/Acre)
19.1+ acres Medium High Density Residential
(14.1 to 25 DU/Acre)
3. Amend Table 1, Development Policies for Residential sites, page 8
and Figure 4 sites for Housing Development page 9 adding the Donlan Canyon
General Plan Amendment site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission does hereby recommend
the City Council direct the Staff to edit, format and print the up-to-date
Dublin General Plan with all approved revisions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission does hereby recommend
the City Council direct that the Applicant is responsible for all costs the
City incurs in providing an up-to-date Dublin General Plan resulting from the
adoption of PA 87-012 Donlan Canyon General Plan Amendment.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of July, 1989.
AYES: Commissioners Barnes, Burnham, Mack, Okun and Zika
NOES: None
ABSENT: None n ' ^.
Planning Commissio r erson
ATTEST:
Planning Direct°
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