HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 88-059 PA 87-045 City Council adoption of General Amendments - Hansen Hill Ranch RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 059
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
FOR PA 87-045 HANSEN HILL RANCH
WHEREAS, The Hansen Hill Development Corporation, an affiliate
development company of Venture Corporation has requested a General Plan
Amendment Study, Planned Development Prezoning, Tentative Subdivision Map No.
5766 and Annexation to allow a maximum of 245 dwelling units on 147+ acres in
unincorporated Alameda County west of Silvergate Drive and north of Hansen
Drive; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 1986 the City Council authorized a General
Plan Amendment Study for the Hansen Hill Ranch property; and
Law, it is theEfunctionrandnduty ofetheoPlanning Commissionaofitheprvisions of State PlnnngaCityoofng
Dublin to review and recommend action on proposed amendments to the City's
General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held four Public Noticed Study
Sessions on the Hansen Hill Ranch planning applications on February 2, 1987,
February 17, 1987, August 23, 1988 and August 24, 1988; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held two Public Noticed field
trips to the Hansen Hill Ranch site on February 27, 1988 and August 20, 1988;
and
WHEREAS, notice of Public Hearing 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 Planning Commission held noticed public hearings to
consider the Planning Application for Hansen Hill Ranch on February 1, 1988,
February 16, 1988, July 18, 1988, August 1, 1988, September 17, 1988,
October 3, 1988 and October 17, 1988; and
WHEREAS, at the July 18, 1988 Planning Commission Meeting the
Commission unanimously voted to review the Planning Applications separately, to
review and recommend action on the General Plan Amendment and EIR prior to
consideration of the PD Prezoning, Tentative Map and Annexation requests; and
WHEREAS, the Staff analysis was submitted recommending amendments
to the General Plan relating to the Primary Planning Area, Table I and Figure
4, policy and map relating to Hansen Drive extension, alternate roadway serving
Hansen Hill Ranch, policies establishing an acceptable level of service (LOS)
for intersections in Dublin, and policies establishing fire protection buffer
zone around perimeter of residential development interfacing with open space
lands; and
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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, the Planning Commission considered all written and oral
testimony submitted at the public hearings;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby recommend City Council approval of the following General Plan
Amendment PA 87-045 Hansen Hill Ranch:
1. Amend Figure 1 Dublin General Plan Primary Planning Area to:
a. include the entire Hansen Hill Ranch site (941-110-1-9 and 941-
110-2) within the Primary Planning Area.
b. amend the land use designations on Hansen Hill Ranch site, as noted
on Attachment C-1 to include:
- open space, stream corridor
- single-family residential (.9 - 6.0 units per acre)
- medium density residential (6.1 - 8 units per acre)
c. eliminate Hansen Drive extension through Valley Christian Center
site.
d. include alternate roadway serving Hansen Hill Ranch site from
Dublin Boulevard through the Valley Christian Center and designate
roadway as a collector street.
2. Amend Table 1, Development Policies for Residential Sites, page 8, and
Figure 4, Sites for Housing Development, page 9, eliminating Area 5, 6 and 7
from the Table and Figure. Designate developable area of Hansen Hill Ranch
site as Area 5 on Figure 4, and include description of Area 5 on Table 1
establishing a 235 maximum unit yield for the site.
3. Eliminate implementing Policy 5.1G, page 19, "Reserve Right-of-Way for
Hansen Drive Extension to the Western Hills".
4. Amend 5.0, Land Use and Circulation Section: Circulation and Scenic
Highways Element to include a policy establishing the maximum level of service
acceptable for intersections within the City:
"Phase development and road improvements outside the Downtown Specific
Plan Area so that the operating Level of Service (LOS) for major street
intersections in Dublin shall not exceed LOS D."
5. Amend 8.0 Environmental Resources Management Section: Seismic Safety and
Safety Element 8.2.2 Fire Hazard & Fire Protection implementing policies to
include a policy requiring fire protection buffer zone around perimeter of
residential development which interface with open space lands.
"A fire protection buffer zone shall be provided around the perimeter of
residential development situated adjacent to undeveloped open space
land".
6. Amend 7.0 Environmental Resources Management Section: Conservation
Element to include policies relating to open space maintenance:
A. "Require open space management and maintenance programs for open
space areas established through subdivisions and Planned Development
districts. Programs should include standards to ensure control of
potential hazards; appropriate setbacks; and management of the open space
so that it produces a positive and pleasing visual image."
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B. "Require that land designation as open space through development
approval be permanently restricted to open space use by recorded map or
deed."
C. "Require revegetation of cut and fill slopes."
D. "Require use of native trees, shrubs and grasses with low
maintenance costs in revegetation of cut and fill slopes."
E. "Access roads (including emergency access roads), arterial streets
and collector streets that must pass through open space areas shall be
designed to minimize grading to the maximum extent possible so as not to
damage the ecological and/or aesthetic value and characteristics of the
open space area."
P. "Prohibit development within designated open space areas except
that designed to enhance public safety and the environmental setting."
G. "Promote inclusion of hiking, bicycling and/or equestrian trails
within designated open space areas."
7. Amend 3.0 Land Use & Circulation Section: "Parks and Open Space Element
to include a policy providing an exception to Policies 3.1A, 3.1B and
3.1C.
"3.1.D After site specific analysis or evaluation policies 3.1A,
3.1B and 3.1C may be negated, provided the finding is made that the
development will meet other overriding General Plan policies".
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1988
AYES: Commissioners
Barnes, Burnham, Mack & Zika
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: P arming Commissi
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