HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 18-13 PLPA-2016-00064 Phase 3 Blvd Project SDRRESOLUTION NO. 18-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPROVAL FOR
NEIGHBORHOODS 14 AND 15 WITHIN PHASE 3 OF THE
BOULEVARD PROJECT AREA
(PORTION OF APN 986-1-1-30)
PLPA-2016-00064
WHEREAS, Dublin Crossing LLC is requesting approval to amend the original Site Development
Review (SDR) approval for Neighborhoods 14 and 15 in Phase 3 of the Boulevard (Dublin Crossing
Specific Plan) development area ("Project Site"), which was approved via Resolution 17-05 on May 9,
2017; and
WHEREAS, Neighborhoods 14 and 15 in Phase 3 share common open spaces and a circulation
network, so although the architectural designs changed for Neighborhood 15 only, the neighborhood
layout sheets in the approved Project Plan Set impacted Neighborhood 14 as well; and
WHEREAS, the proposed revisions to Neighborhood 15 increased the number of townhouse
units in the neighborhood from 56 to 60; and
WHEREAS, the proposed revisions to Neighborhood 15 continue to provide the required amount
of parking for this neighborhood, meet the required density of the land use designation, and continue
to meet the development intent of the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is also requesting approval to amend Vesting Tentative Tract Map
(VTTM) 8367 for Neighborhoods 14 and 15, which includes modifications from the originally -approved
VTTM to the neighborhood layout, street circulation, and lofting pattern, which was approved via
Resolution 17-06 on May 9, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the project site is located within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan and the Dublin
Crossing Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act certain projects are
required to be reviewed for environmental impacts and when applicable, environmental documents
prepared; and
WHEREAS, the project is located within the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan area (Specific Plan),
which was the subject of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH# 2012062009) prepared in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and certified by the City Council on
November 5, 2013 (Resolution 186-13). Site Development Review was included as part of the project
entitlements listed in the EIR. The EIR provides the CEQA environmental review for those future
entitlements to implement the Specific Plan, unless the standards for subsequent or supplemental
environmental review under CEQA are met. Pursuant to CEQA, the Site Development Review approval
for this project is within the scope of the project analyzed in the EIR and no further CEQA review or
document is required; and
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WHEREAS, the Project Plan Set for the Neighborhood 14/15 revisions, attached as Exhibit A to
this Resolution, defines this "Project" and is available and on file in the Community Development
Department; and
WHEREAS, the N14/15 plan set includes only those sheets from the original Phase 2/3
SDR/VTTM approval that are changing as a result of the modifications to Neighborhood 15. For
reference purposes, the Table of Contents in Exhibit A notes all the pages that were in the original,
approved Phase 2/3 Project Plan Set, but only those sheets highlighted with red text and that are
included in the Project Plan Set being amended by approval of this resolution. All other pages originally
found in the Phase 2/3 Project Plan Set remain as is and contain no modifications.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a noticed study session on April 10, 2018 and
also did hold a public hearing on said application on May 8, 2018 for this project, at which time all
interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission
approve an Amendment to Site Development Review approval for Neighborhoods 14 and 15 within
Phase 3 of the Boulevard Project Area; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use independent judgment and considered
all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin
hereby makes the following findings and determinations regarding the proposed Amendment to Site
Development Review approval for Neighborhoods 14 and 15 within Phase 3 of the Boulevard Project
Area:
Findings required by the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan in accordance with Ordinance 07-13:
A. The proposed development is in substantial compliance with all applicable aspects of the Dublin
Crossing Specific Plan and is consistent with the applicable design guidelines and development
standards contained therein because: 1) The project will not undermine the architectural
character and scale of development in which the proposed project is to be located; 2) the project
will provide unique, varied, and distinct housing opportunities within the Dublin Crossing Specific
Plan area; 3) the project is consistent with the General Plan and Dublin Crossing Specific Plan
Land Use designations of General Commercial/DC High Density Residential and DC High
Density Residential; and 4) the project complies with the development standards established in
the Dublin Crossing Zoning District.
B. The proposed development is in compliance with the Dublin Crossing Infrastructure Master Plan
because: 1) the sidewalks and bike lanes will eventually link up with the project common/open
space areas, private pocket parks, the Community Park and Iron Horse Regional Trail; 2) all
infrastructure including streets, parkways, pathways, sidewalks, and street lighting are proposed
for construction in accordance with the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan and Boulevard Landscape
Master Plan; and 3) development of this project will conform to the improvements standards
allowing residents the safe and efficient use of these facilities.
C. Approval of the proposed development will not result in new, significant unmitigated
environmental impacts nor a significant increase in impacts previously identified in the Dublin
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Crossing Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report because the amount and intensity of
development proposed is in conformance with the project analyzed in the Dublin Crossing EIR.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin hereby
approves the Amendment to Site Development Review approval for Neighborhoods 14 and 15 within
Phase 3 of the Boulevard Project Area project based on findings that the proposed project is consistent
with the General Plan, the Dublin Crossing Specific Plan, and the Dublin Crossing Zoning District,
subject to the conditions included below.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance
of building permits or establishment of use, and shall be subject to Planning Department review
and approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for
monitoring compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL.] Planning, [B] Building, [PO1 Police,
[PW] Public Works [P&CS] Parks & Community Services, [ADM] Administration/City Attorney,
[FINI Finance, [F] Alameda County Fire Department, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District,
[CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health, [Z71 Zone 7.
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CONDITION TEXT
RESPON.
WHEN REQ'D
AGENCY
Prior to:
GENERAL
1.
Approval. This Site Development Review approval is for amendments to
PL
Ongoing
Neighborhoods 14/15 within Phase 3 of the Boulevard Project. This approval
shall be as generally depicted and indicated on the following:
1. Project Plans prepared by Woodley Architectural Group, MacKay &
Somps, Gates + Associates Landscape Architects, Brookfield
Residential, and Lennar/CalAtlantic Homes (attached to this Resolution
as Exhibit A) — dated received April 27, 2018; and
2. Color and material boards prepared for each of the six neighborhoods.
All plan sheets, not superseded by the above, from the previously approved
Phase 2/3 plan set (Resolution 17-05) remain valid. The plans are on file in
the Community Development Department. The approval is as further specified
as the following Conditions of Approval for this project.
2.
Effective Date. This SDR approval becomes effective 10 days after action by
PL
Ongoing
the Planning Commission unless otherwise appealed to the City Council.
3.
Previous Conditions of Approval Remain in Effect. All Conditions of
All
Ongoing
Approval from Phase 2/3 approval Resolution 17-05 (Site Development
Review) and Resolution 17-06 (Vesting Tentative Tract Maps) shall remain in
full force an effect unless expressly modified by the Conditions of Approval
contained herein.
TRACT 8367 (Neighborhoods 14 and 15)
4.
Private Streets and Courts (Parcels A, B, C, D, E and F). The Developer
PW
Prior to
shall establish private street right-of-way and install complete street
Approval of
improvements for the proposed private streets on Parcels A, B, C, D, E and F
Improvement
within the development as shown on the Tentative Map and the Site
Plans
Development Review package. (Modified from Original COA 168 in Resolution
17-05)
5.
Canal 2. The final civil design and landscape design of Canal 2 improvements
PW
Prior to
including paved access trail, maintenance easement, equipment access to the
Approval of
creek, riparian landscape within Zone 7's ownership parcel and within the 20
Improvement
feet access easement shall be subject to review and approval by Zone 7 or
Plans
other public agency responsible for the creek. (Modified from Original COA
169 in Resolution 17-05)
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of May 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Bhuthimethee, Kothari, Mittan, Qureshi, Wright
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Assistant Commu it evelopment Director
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