HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso00-07 PA98-062 Rec CC GPA/SPA Tassajara Creek RESOLUTION NO. 00-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT,
FOR PA 98-062 THE GREENBRIAR LAND COMPANY TASSAJARA CREEK
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, Patrick Costanzo, Jr., on behalf of Marjorie Koller and Carolyn Adams
(Applicant/Developer), has requested approval of a General Plan amendment and a Specific Plan
Amendment to allow for the subdivision of a 64.35 acre parcel for a residential subdivision of 445
residential lots, with public and private open space, and a regional trail along the Tassajara Creek
stream corridor, in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area; and
WHEREAS, Applicant/Developer has submitted a complete application for a General Plan
Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment which is available and on file in the Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, Applicant/Developer has submitted a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan
Amendment Map (Exhibit A to Attachment 3), labeled PUD Sheet 3 of 17, dated received September 2,
1999, and amended to state "Specific Plan Amendment Map" as well as General Plan Amendment Map,
and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment propose to amend their
respective plans to change the land use designation of 16.4 acres at the southerly end of the Yarra Yarra
property on the East side of Tassajara Creek from Public/Semi-Public Public Facility (Junior High
School site) to Medium Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin Unified School District has determined that it does not need the subject
land designated Public/Semi-Public - Public Facility Applicant; and
WHEREAS, the lands surrounding the subject land designated Public/Semi-Public - Public
Facility are designated Medium Density Residential on both the Dublin General Plan and the East Dublin
Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the most appropriate land use designation on both the Dublin General Plan and the
East Dublin Specific Plans for the subject land designated Public/Semi-Public - Public Facility is
Medium Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, an analysis of traffic generation of both a Junior High School and a residential
development at 6.91 dwelling units per acre revealed that the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan
Amendment to the Medium Density Residential land use designation would result in a reduction of P.M.
peak traffic; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Enviro~unental Quality Act (CEQA) the City has found,
that based on the Eastern Dublin Program EIR and the project MND, the project as proposed, conditioned
and mitigated will not have a significant environmental effect (Resolution 00 - ); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said applications on February 22,
2000; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by taw; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission recommending approval
of the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and
considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed General Plan
Amendment and Specific Plan amendment:
The proposed Amendments are consistent with the goals, general provisions and purpose of
the Dublin General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan as proposed to be amended
herein; and
The Amendments are appropriate for the subject property in terms of land use compatibilities;
will not overburden public services; and will provide a comprehensive plan for development of
the site while preserving portions of the site for open space; and
The changes to the General Plan and EDSP will provide a revision to the land use designations
for this property, changing approximately 16.4 acres from "Public/Semi-Public Public
Facility" to "Medium Density Residential" as reflected on Sheet PUD 3 of 17, included as a
part of Exhibit A to this resolution. The change to this land use is in the public interest and is
appropriate based upon the analysis contained in the staff report, will provide a development
pattern consistent with the Specific Plan goals, ~vill reduce automobile traffic, and will help
implement policies of the General Plan and EDSP regarding development in Eastern Dublin
The Amendments will not have substantial adverse effects on health or safety, or be
substantially detrimental to the public welfare, or be injurious to property or public
improvements.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning
Commission does hereby recommend City Council approval of the General Plan Amendment and Specific
Plan Amendment for PA 98-062 from Public/Semi-Public - Public Facility to Medium Density
Residential:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2000.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Cm. Hughes, Oravetz, Jennings, and Musser
Cm. Johnson ~~ }~(
Planning Commission Chairperson
Community fievelopment' Director
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