HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Agenda 05-03-1993 AGENDA
CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting - Dublin Civic Center Monday - 7:30 p.m.
100 Civic Plaza, Council Chambers May 3, 1993
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
4. ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO THE AGENDA
5. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS - April 5, 1993
6. ORAL COMMUNICATION - At this time, members of the audience are
permitted to address the Planning Commission on any item which is
not on the Planning Commission agenda. Comments should not
exceed 5 minutes. If any person feels that this is insufficient
time to address his or her concern, that person should arrange
with the Planning Director to have his or her particular concern
placed on the agenda for a future meeting.
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1 PA 87-031 Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment (GPA),
Specific Plan (SP), Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and
related project implementation including Amendment to the
Sphere of Influence, and Annexation to the City of Dublin
and the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD).
Consideration of City Council recommended changes to the
Draft Eastern Dublin GPA and SP which would eliminate
potential for approximately 4,040 to 4,660 dwelling units,
770,000 square footage of commercial uses, 1,340 jobs,
housing for 6,550 to 7,560 workers, 2 school sites and 5
park sites.
9. NEW OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. OTHER BUSINESS
11. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' CONCERNS
12. ADJOURNMENT
DUBLIN PLANNING COMMISSION PROCEDURES SUMMARY
WELCOME to the Dublin Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission is made
up of five Dublin residents who have volunteered their services to the community. They
were appointed by the Dublin City Council. The Planning Commission encourages and
appreciates participation by Dublin residents. Regular meetings of the Planning
Commission are held on the first and third Mondays of each month in the Dublin Civic
Center Council Chambers, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin.
TIME: Planning Commission meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. No new public hearing item will
begin after 10:30 p.m., and the meetings will be adjourned by 11:00 p.m., except
under unusual circumstances where the Commission votes to hear the item or to extend
the meeting for 30-minute increments.
ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: No action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the
posted agenda unless: 1) the Planning Commission determines by majority vote that an
emergency situation exists, as defined in the Government Code 2) the Planning
Commission determines by a two-thirds vote, or by a unanimous vote if only three
members are present, that the need to take action arose after the agenda was posted;
or 3) the item was included in a posted agenda for a prior meeting held within five
(5) calendar days and was continued to the current meeting.
ORDER OF PRESENTATION: After the Chairperson opens the public hearing on an item, the
order of presentation will be as follows:
1) Summary Presentation by Planning Staff
2) Questions by Planning Commission
3) Comments by Applicant
4) Comments by Others in Favor
5) Comments by Those in Opposition
6) Rebuttal by Applicant if Necessary
7) Additional Comments by Staff as Appropriate
The hearing is then closed and the item turned over to the Commission for discussion
and action. The audience is not permitted to make any further comments unless
invited by the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENTS UNDER ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Any citizen desiring to speak on an item not
scheduled on the agenda may do so under Oral Communications at the beginning of the
meeting. After receiving recognition from the Chairperson, please state your name
and address, then proceed with your comments. When an item not on the agenda is
raised by a member of the public, the matter shall be deemed automatically referred
to Staff unless the Planning Commission determines to take action as outlined in the
section above entitled ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA.
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Chairperson will ask the audience for its comments, first from those in favor, then
from those in opposition. After receiving recognition from the Chairperson, please
state your name and address, then proceed with your comments.
The Planning Commission wants to hear all citizen concerns. Each new speaker is
asked to be brief, add new information, and not repeat points which previous speakers
have made. The Planning Commission is particularly interested in the specific
reasons why the speaker is for or against an item.
Applause and other demonstrations are prohibited during public hearings. Such
demonstrations tend to intimidate those in the audience who may have valid but
opposing viewpoints.
The Chairperson maintains the discretion to request the use of Speaker Slips and to
limit comments. Anyone who does not want to speak may write comments on the Speaker
Slip and turn it into the Planning Commission while the public hearing is still open.
SMOKING CONTROL: Please do not smoke during the Planning Commission meeting.
ITEM WITHOUT APPLICANT: If the applicant or representative fails to attend the public
hearing concerning their item, the Planning Commission may take action to deny,
continue, or approve the item. The item may be considered for continuance upon
• receipt of written notification of the applicant's inability to attend the hearing.
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HANDOUT FOR EASTERN DUBLIN GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
AND SPECIFIC PLAN HEARING BEFORE PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 3, 1993 WITH REGARD TO TRANSIT SPINE
Changes to first section of Transit Spine "in the Town Center and
Hacienda Gateway" on page 107 of Specific Plan.
• In the Town Center and Hacienda Gateway
• Within the Public Right-Of-Way (ROW), 8' sidewalk between
curbline and ROW line.
• Regularly spaced street trees in wells with grates. No planting
strips.
• 8' parallel parking aisle on each side of street.
• No cctback from ROW for buildings 10' setback from ROW for
buildings. The setback area should be used for pedestrian
circulation, window shopping, outdoor merchandising, outdoor
cafes and restaurants, and similar pedestrian-oriented
activities. The City may allow the 8' sidewalk to be used for
the above-listed activities by means of a special encroachment
permit, if the applicant provides an 8' pedestrian way within the
10' setback.
• 12' travel lanes.
• 14-foot landscaped median extending from intersection to
intersection (i.e., median not to be removed for left-turn
lanes) .
• Each intersection to be controlled with four-way stops.
• "Bulb" sidewalks into parking lane at intersections and
pedestrian crossings and in selected mid-block areas, to allow
for landscaping and pedestrian amenities.
• No building setbacks beyond the front setback line, except to
provide for outdoor dining areas and entry patios/plazas.
• Street amenities program - see Town Center Commercial guidelines.
(See Figure 7.44)
Figure 5.1 of the Specific Plan is revised to show four lanes for the
Transit Spine between Tassajara Road and Fallon Road.
Figure 7.44 of the Specific Plan is revised to show a four lane cross
section and plan view.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: May 3, 1993
SUBJECT: Modified Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and
Specific Plan
PREPARED BY: 1 p Brenda A. Gillarde, Project Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution recommending City Council approval
of the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment
and Specific Plan, Alternative 2 with
modifications.
2. City Council resolution referring the project
back to the Planning Commission.
3. Modified Land Use Concept for Eastern Dublin.
4. Diagram: Prototype Major Retail Use
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Open public hearing
2. Hear Staff presentation
3. Receive public testimony on the proposed
changes to the Draft GPA and Specific Plan
4. Close public hearing
5. Discuss proposed changes to General Plan
Amendment and Specific Plan and direct Staff
accordingly
6. Adopt resolution recommending City Council
approval of the modified plan (see Attach-
ment 1)
BACKGROUND
At the April 27, 1993 City Council meeting, the Council recommended
certain changes to the Draft Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and
Specific Plan. It was recommended, by resolution, that the revised
project be returned to the Planning Commission for its recommendation,
as required by State law.
The purpose of the May 3, 1993, Planning Commission meeting is to hear
public testimony on the revised project and for the Commission to then
discuss and make its recommendation to the Council on the modified
project. According to the resolution adopted by the Council on April
27 (see Attachment 2), the Commission is directed to report to the
City Council on or before May 10, 1993 regarding its recommendation,
with respect to the modifications described in the paragraphs below.
Failure of the Planning Commission to report to the Council by May 10,
1993 would be deemed a recommendation for approval of Alternative 2
with modifications.
ITEM NO. cc: Applicant
Owner
Planning File
ISSUES
A. COUNCIL INITIATED CHANGES
At the April 27, 1993 meeting, the City Council directed Staff to
proceed with the following changes to the Draft Eastern Dublin General
Plan Amendment (GPA) and Specific Plan (SP):
1. Revise the Eastern Dublin project to reflect the development
concept in Alternative 2 in the Eastern Dublin Draft
Environmental Impact Report (EIR), dated August 28, 1992, with
modifications.
2. Designate the area outside the City's current Sphere of Influence
(SOI) as "Future Study Area."
3. Modify certain Specific Plan grading policies as suggested by
Staff in the January 21, 1993 Staff Report.
4. Modify the Specific Plan language requiring a grid-type street
pattern.
5. Modify the lane configuration of the Transit Spine.
6. -'Modify the Specific Plan language regarding flexibility in the
design guidelines.
7. Modify the text regarding residential uses within the Airport
Protection Area.
8. Allow some General Commercial in certain areas designated Campus
Office.
9. Add language to the Specific Plan regarding average intersection
level of service.
10. Clarify the Specific Plan policy regarding school availability.
11. Verify adequate depth available for major retail development in
the General Commercial area along Tassajara Road.
Each of these items is discussed below:
1. Revise Eastern Dublin project to reflect the Draft EIR
Alternative 2; and
2. Designate the area outside the City's current Sphere of Influence
as Future Study Area.
Attachment 3 illustrates the revised Eastern Dublin GPA land use
map. The area beyond the City's current SOI will be designated
"Future Study Area." The following text will be added to the GPA
and SP:
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"The 'Future Study Area' designation in the General Plan is an
indication of the City of Dublin's interest in the area and the
need for additional studies of environmental constraints, future
w�✓ land uses, infrastructures, and other issues. No land use
determinations would be made in this designation until more
information is available to determine the most suitable type of
development or preservation for the area."
The underlying of the Future Study Area is Agricultural
with 1 unit per 100 acres. The Agricultural land use
classification is described as follows:
"Agricultural (1 unit per 100 gross residential acres) .
Accommodates agricultural activities and other open space uses,
such as range and watershed management, consistent with the site
conditions and plan policies. This classification includes
privately held lands, as well as public ownerships not otherwise
designated in the plan for Parks and Open Space, or Public/Semi-
Public uses. Assumed household size is 3.2 persons per unit."
This modification to the Eastern Dublin project will be
consistent with the existing Alameda County General Plan and existing
County Zoning for the area. It will result in the following:
a. No development will be indicated for the 4.3 square
mile area between the City's current SOI and the
eastern GPA boundary. This area includes Doolan
Canyon. Compared to the "project" described in the
Draft EIR, this modification would eliminate the
potential for approximately 4,040 units, 770,000 square
feet of commercial uses, 1,340 jobs, housing for 6,550
workers, 2 school sites, and 5 park sites.
b. Doolan Canyon Road will not be extended northerly to
Tassajara Road.
c. A portion of the Crosby property (14 acres) will be
designated "Future Study Area" since it lies outside the
City's current SOI. Formerly, this portion was designated
for residential and commercial uses.
d. The GPA text, maps and tables will be modified to reflect
the reduced development potential of the lands between the
SOI and the eastern project boundary.
e. Language changes will be made to the Specific Plan, as
indicated in the paragraphs below.
3. Modify certain grading Policies
The Council recommended changes to some of the grading policies
in the Specific Plan and corresponding mitigation measures in the
Draft EIR to create greater flexibility without compromising the
intent of the policies. Additions to the policies are shown in
underlining; deleted text is shown by ctrikcouta.
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Policy 6-29, page 69; Mitigation Measure 3,8/5.0, page 3.8-7.
Development is not permitted on the main ridgeline that borders
the planning area to the north and east, but will may be
permitted on the foreground hills and ridgelands. Minor
interruptions of views of the main ridgeline by individual
building masses may be permissible in limited circumstances where
all other remedies have been exhausted. if a backdrop of natural
ridgelinca rcmaina visible when viewed from designated scenic
impacts.
Policy 6-33, page 70. Site grading and access roads shall
maintain the natural appearance of not disfigure the upper
ridgelands or foreground hills within the viewshed of travelers
along I-580, Tassajara Road, and the future extension of Fallon
Road. Streets should be aligned to follow the natural contours
of the hillsides. Straight, linear rows of streets across the
face of hillsides shall be avoided.
Policy 6-35, page 70; Mitigation Measure 3.8/4.2, page 3.8-6.
Extensive areas of flat pad grading are not appropriate in
hillside areas, and should be avoided. Building pads should be
graded individually or stepped, wherever possible. Structures
and roadways should be designed in response to the topographical
and geotechnical conditions. In hillside area::: in particular,
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Policy 6-36, page 70; Mitigation Measure 3.8/4.3, page 3, 8-6.
Building design shall conform to the natural land form as much as
possible. Techniques such as multi-level foundations, roof lines
which complement the surrounding slopes and topography, and
variations in vertical massing to avoid a monotonous or linear
appearance shall should be used. In areas of steep topography,
structures should be sited near the street to minimize required
grading.
Second Guideline under Form, page 99. Concentrate development on
noeca of hiller.
First Guideline under Building Siting, page 99. Cluster
development Wings to reduce necessary grading and preserve
open space continuity (see Figure 7.30) .
4. Modify the language requiring a grid-type street pattern.
The Council determined that greater flexibility was desired for
the type of street system that would serve the Specific Plan
area. The original Specific Plan recommended a grid-type street
system to facilitate pedestrian accessibility while accommodating
ample auto circulation.
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Per Council direction, the Draft Specific Plan text will be
revised to delete all recommendations for a grid-type street
pattern. In its place will be language that allows various types
of street systems, including curvilinear designs, as long as
pedestrian accessibility is maintained.
Detailed text changes to the Specific Plan are as follows:
Page 18, second column, third paragraph, third sentence: ...in
the commercial area, the goal is to establish the character of a
traditional town center, with a walkable gd system of streets /
well-defined by buildingjand a lively, interesting shopping i/
street catering to pedestrians, and transit users, and others.
Page 79, second column, to of page: ...on establishing the
character of a traditional town center, with a walkable grid
system of streets well-defined by buildings and a lively,
interesting shopping street catering to pedestrians, and transit
users, and others.
Page 79, Form, first bullet: Arrange streets in a grid pattern,
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chopping center development. Develop a street system in the Town
center commercial area that provides at least one parallel street
on either side of the Transit Spine.
Page 79, Form, add a second bullet: In order to preserve the
pedestrian scale in the commercial area, cross streets to the
Transit Spine should be spaced no more than 500 feet apart.
Figure 7.1, Town Center Concept Plan: A note will be placed on
the figure stating the following:
Note: This figure illustrates one possible interpretation of the
street and development pattern that could result from
implementation of the Specific Plan community design guidelines.
However, a grid system of streets is not the only acceptable
means of providing an efficient and pedestrian-friendly
circulation system. The Concept Plan in this figure is
illustrative only and is not intended to restrict, in any way,
development patterns that are consistent with the objectives of
this Specific Plan.
Page 88, Form: The traditional city grid has flexibility to
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development zhould continue to follow the overall grid pattern.
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Provide a highly interconnected pattern of streets that
accommodates the movement of vehicles while enhancing
opportunities for pedestrian and bicycle circulation.
Page 89, Auto Circulation introductory sentence: The grid street
system can accommodate large volumes of affic generated by
dense development, but disperses it amomany low volume
streets throughout the development. The street system should
provide a highly interconnected pattern that accommodates the
movement of vehicles while enhancing opportunities for pedestrian
and bicycle circulation.
Page 89, pedestrian/bicycle circulation, introductory sentence:
The sidewalks along the grid of neighborhood streets should
provide an active, friendly pedestrian environment connecting
residences to neighborhood parks, squares and the larger open
space system.
5. Modify the Transit Spine.
The Transit Spine will be shown as a four-lane road, versus the
two-lane configuration in the Draft Specific Plan. The following
text changes will be made:
'Changes to the third sentence of Section 5.2.4 Transit Spine on
page 50 of the Specific Plan.
It will provide one or two through lanes in each direction.
Changes to the first bullet under Setbacks on page 79 of the
Specific Plan.
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No building setbacks beyond the front setback line along /
from the transit spine right of way (ROW) (i.e., buildings �bAll ti
should be built to and parallel with the front property setback
line except to provide for outdoor dining areas and entry
patios/plazas. See Figure 7.3.
Changes to Figure 7.3 on page 85 of the Specific Plan.
The word "setback" should be substituted for the word "property"
in the text within and below the drawing. The text would read as
follows: "Build up to the front property setback line along the
transit spine."
Changes to first section of Transit Spine "in the Town Center and
Hacienda Gateway" on page 107 of Specific Plan.
• In the Town Center and Hacienda Gateway
• Within the Public Right-Of-Way (ROW), 8' 3S'- sidewalk
between curbline and ROW line.
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• Regularly spaced street trees in wells with grates. No
planting strips.
• 8' parallel parking ai-
sle.�-oneach side of street.
�10'_setback fro1L� ROW for
buildings.
The setback area should L
� be used for pedestrian circulation, window shopping, outdoor
` iZrcnandising, outdoor` cafes and restaurants, and similar
pedestrian-oriented activities. The City may allow the 8'
'sidewalk to be used for the above-lis_tedactivities by means
of a special encroachment permit, if the applicant provides
an 8' pedestrian way within the 10' setback.
• 12' travel lanes.
• 14-foot landscaped median extending from intersection to
intersection (i.e., median not to be removed for left-turn
lanes) .
• Each intersection to be controlled with four-way stops.
• "Bulb" sidewalks into parking lane at intersections and
pedestrian crossings and in selected mid-block areas, to
allow for landscaping and pedestrian amenities.
• No building setbacks beyond the front setback line, except
to provide for outdoor dining areas and entry patios/plazas.
• Street amenities program - see Town Center Commercial
—� guidelines. (See Figure 7.44)
6. Modify the Specific Plan language regarding flexibility in the
design guidelines.
The following paragraph will be inserted at the end of the
introductory paragraph on page 79 of the Draft Specific Plan:
V� The guidelines in this chapter are advisory only. The City may
U consider equivalent or superior methods that achieve the
M objectives of the Specific Plan. The guidelines are intended to
be used by developers and planning staff, in conjunction with the
City's Zoning Ordinance, to formulate and approve plans that meet
the objectives for quality development envisioned by this
Specific Plan.
7. Modify the text regarding residential uses within the Livermore
Airport Protection Area (APA).
The following text will be added to the GPA and SP:
"The Plan allows some low and medium density residential uses
within the APA if, at the time of prezoning, the residential
designations are not inconsistent with the APA. If, at the time
of prezoning, the residential designations are inconsistent with
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the APA, the residential designations will convert to "Future
Study Area" with an underlying agricultural design tion."
A "Future Study Area" with an "agricultural" designation would
eliminate potential for 625 dwelling units (183 low density,
single family units and 442 medium density, multi-family units)
and housing for 1,013 workers.
8. Allow some General Commercial in certain areas designated Campus
Office.
The Draft General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan designated
approximately 83 acres of Campus Office along I-580, south of
Dublin Boulevard between Tassajara and Fallon Roads. They also
designated approximately 54 acres of Campus Office, at the
southwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Tassajara Road. With
the mix of land uses shown in the Draft General Plan Amendment
and Specific Plan, the Dublin Boulevard/Tassajara Road and the
Dublin Boulevard/Fallon Road intersections potentially reach
Level of Service D during the afternoon peak hour. Retail uses
can generate up to twice as much afternoon peak hour traffic as
compared to office uses. Any additional retail uses within these
areas designated for Campus Office will need to be carefully
planned in order to maintain Level of Service D at the
surrounding intersections.
The two areas designated Campus Office mentioned above will be
modified to allow consideration of some General Commercial land
uses instead of Campus Office, with the stipulation that traffic
levels of service established in the Specific Plan will be
maintained.
A Planned Development zoning process will be required to
determine the amount, location and development standards for
General Commercial uses that replace the Campus Office uses
designated on the Specific Plan land use map. The following
changes will be made to the Specific Plan to accommodate General
Commercial uses instead of Campus Office:
a. A note will be added to the Specific Plan Land Use Map
indicating the possibility for General Commercial uses in
the select Campus Office areas. (A similar note will be
added to the GPA land use map.)
b. Text will be added to the Specific Plan to:
1) indicate that this shift to allow either Campus Office
or General Commercial will create greater flexibility to
respond to changing market conditions that may occur in the
future; and
2) state that the shift from Campus Office to General
Commercial uses will not be permitted to occur if the
established traffic levels of service would be exceeded.
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9. Add language to the Specific Plan regarding average intersection
level of service.
Staff identified the need to clarify the term "average
intersection level of service" within Policy 5-3 (page 50) of the
Specific Plan. The Specific Plan was designed to accommodate
average intersection levels of service standards on an hourly
basis using reasonable land use forecasts for approximately 20
years into the future. The underlined sentence will be added to
Policy 5-3 of the Specific Plan:
"Plan development in eastern Dublin to maintain Level of
Service D or better as the average intersection level of
service at all intersections within the Specific Plan area
during AM, PM and midday peak periods. The average
intersection level of service is defined as the hourly
average."10. Clarify the policy regarding school availability (Policy 8-3,
page 119) .
The Council recommended revising the Specific Plan policy
relating to school availability, based on recent amendments to
the law:
Ensure that adequate school facilities are available prior
to development in eastern Dublin to the extent permitted by
law.
11. Verify adequate depth available for maior retail development in
the General Commercial area along Tassajara Road.
Concern was expressed by one of the Eastern Dublin landowners
that insufficient depth might be available to develop major
retail uses in the General Commercial area along the eastern side
of Tassajara Road. The amount of land needed for roadway right-
of-ways and other setbacks could result in an insufficient amount
of land remaining to accommodate a major retail use such as a
Walmart or Price Club store.
Staff has determined that a typical prototype major retail use
would seek an approximately 15 acre site with dimensions of
approximately 625 feet depth by 1050 foot width (See Attachment
4). The property along the eastern side of Tassajara Road,
between I-580 and Dublin Boulevard, has the size and dimensions
to potentially accommodate such a major retail use.
However, the property along the eastern side of Tassajara Road,
between Dublin Boulevard and the Transit Spine would not have
sufficient size and dimensions. It would be desirable to have
multiple sites in Eastern Dublin that could potentially
accommodate a major retail use.
In order to have several potential sites, the General Commercial
land use designation at the northeast corner of Tassajara
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Road/Gleason Road should be switched with the Medium Density
Residential land use designation adjacent to the General
Commercial land use designation at the northeast corner of
Tassajara Road/Dublin Boulevard (see Attachment 3). Both areas
are under the same ownership. The net amount of General
Commercial and Medium Density Residential land use would remain
the same.
Staff recommends that the General Commercial and Medium Density
Residential land use designations be switched, and that the text,
maps, and figures in the GPA and SP be adjusted to reflect this
change.
B. PREPARATION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE EIR TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF ALTERNATIVE 2, WITH MODIFICATIONS.
Staff determined that an addendum to the Eastern Dublin General
Plan Amendment and Specific Plan EIR is required by the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) . The addendum is
needed because:
1) None of the conditions requiring a subsequent or
supplemental EIR have occurred:
a) Subsequent changes in the project do not involve
any new significant environmental impacts not
previously considered in the EIR;
b) Substantial changes have not occurred with respect
to the circumstances under which the project is
undertaken which will involve new significant
environmental impacts not previously covered in the
EIR;
2) Only minor technical changes or additions are necessary
to make the EIR adequate; and
3) Changes to the EIR made by the addendum do not raise
important new issues about the significant effects on the
environment.
Staff will prepare the Addendum for the City Council's review at
its May 10th meeting. The Council will consider the Addendum
along with the Final EIR prior to taking action on the project.
CONCLUSION
Compared to the project described in the Draft EIR, Alternative 2 with
modifications would eliminate the potential for approximately 4,040 to
4,660 dwelling units, 770,000 square feet of commercial uses, 1,340
jobs, housing for 6,550 to 7,560 workers, 2 school sites and 5 park
sites.
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RESOLUTION NO. 93 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE EASTERN DUBLIN
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND SPECIFIC PLAN -- ALTERNATIVE 2
WITH MODIFICATIONS
Recitals
A. The Planning Commission was directed by the City Council by
Resolution No. 45-93 to hold a public hearing to consider certain
modifications to Alternative 2: Reduced Planning Area ("Alternative
2") as described in the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the
Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan.
B. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on May 3, 1993,
for which public notice was duly given, to consider the following
modifications to Alternative 2, as described more fully in the staff
report for the Planning Commission hearing, dated May 3, 1993:
1. Designation of the area outside the City's current
sphere of influence as "future study area."
2. Modification of certain Specific Plan grading policies.
3. Modification of Specific Plan language regarding a
grid-type street pattern.
4. Modification of lane configuration of the Transit Spine
from two lanes to four lanes.
5. Modification of Specific Plan language regarding
flexibility in design guidelines.
6. Modification of residential land uses within the
Airport Protection Area.
7. Modification of Specific Plan to allow General
Commercial uses in certain areas designated as Campus Office.
8. Addition of language to Specific Plan regarding average
intersection level of service.
9. Modification of Specific Plan policy regarding school
availability.
10. Modification of certain General Commercial and Medium
Density Residential land use designations along the eastern side of
Tassajara Road.
ATTACHMENT
C. The Planning Commission considered all written and oral
testimony submitted at the public hearing on May 3, 1993, and
considered the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern
Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan (Parts I and II),
dated August 28, 1992, together with Responses to Comments dated
December 7 and 21, 1992, the letter from DKS Associates to Laurence
Tong, dated December 15, 1992, and the staff's recommendation that an
Addendum to the Final EIR should be prepared for the modifications
described in paragraph B above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Planning Commission
recommends City Council approval of Alternative 2 as described in the
Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Dublin General Plan
Amendment and Specific Plan with the modifications set forth in
paragraph B above and with the Revisions to the Eastern Dublin General
Plan Amendment and Revisions to the Specific Plan, both dated
December 21, 1992.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 3rd day of May, 1993, by the
following vote:
AYES:
`-NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
PLANNING DIRECTOR
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RESOLUTION NO. -93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
A RESOLUTION REFERRING EASTERN DUBLIN GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT AND SPECIFIC PLAN BACK TO
PLANNING COMMISSION FOR CONSIDERATION
Recitals
1. The City Council has received a recommendation, pursuant
to Government Code section 65354, from the Planning Commission to
adopt the Eastern Dublin Draft General Plan Amendment and Specific
Plan, as the "project" described in the Draft Environmental Impact
Report (Parts I and II) dated August 28, 1992 (SCH No. 91103064)
("Draft EIR") with certain Revisions dated December 21, 1992.
2. The City Council held a public hearing on the Eastern
Dublin Draft General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan, as required
by Government Code section 65355.
3. The City Council proposes to disapprove of the
recommendation, of the Planning Commission and, instead, , adopt
'Alternative 2: Reduced Planning Area ("Alternative 2") as described
in the Draft EIR, with the modifications to Alternative 2 described
in the staff report for the April 27, 1993 Council meeting, as such
modifications were changed by the Council at its April 27 meeting.
4. Prior to making any substantial modifications which were
not previously considered by the Planning Commission during its .:
hearings, the Council is required by Government Code section 65356
to refer the matter to the Planning Commission for its
recommendation.
5. This resolution does not adopt Alternative 2 with
modifications. The purpose of this resolution is to comply with
Government Code section 65356 by referring the modifications to
Alternative 2 under consideration by the City Council back to the
Planning Commission for its recommendation. The City Council has
determined that the Planning Commission previously considered
Alternative 2 at its hearings and it is, therefore, not necessary
for the Planning Commission to consider Alternative 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
A. The Planning Commission is directed to hold a public
hearing on May 3, 1993, to consider the following modifications to
Alternative 2, all as more fully set forth in the staff report for
the April 27, 1993 City Council meeting and as changed by the
Council at its April 27 meeting:
1. Designation of the area outside the City's current
sphere of influence as "future study area."
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2. Modification of certain Specific Plan grading
policies.
3. Modification of Specific Plan language regarding a
grid-type street pattern.
4. Modification of lane configuration of the Transit
Spine from two lanes to four lanes.
5. Modification of Specific Plan language regarding
flexibility in design guidelines.
6. Elimination of residential land uses within the
Airport Protection Area.
7. Modification of Specific Plan to allow General
Commercial uses in certain areas designated as Campus Office.
8. Addition of language to Specific Plan regarding
average intersection level of service.
9. Modification of Specific Plan policy regarding
school availability.
B. The Planning Commission is directed to report to the City
Council on or before May 10, 1993, regarding its recommendation,
if any, with respect to the modifications described in paragraph
A. Failure of the Planning Commission to report to the Council by
May 10, 1993, shall be deemed a recommendation for approval of
Alternative 2 with the modifications described in paragraph A
above.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 27th day of April, 1993,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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