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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso00-13 PA99-010 Rec CC Corrie Ctr PD Rez, Stg1&2 PD RESOLUTION NO. 00-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) REZONE STAGE 1 & 2 / DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PA 99-010, CORRIE CENTER PHASE II OFFICE PROJECT WHEREAS, Sid Corrie of the Corrie Development Corporation (Applicant/Property Owner) has requested approval of a General Plan Amendment to allow an increase in the maximum Floor Area Ratio from .5 to .6 for the 'Retail/Office' land use category, a Planned Development Rezone Stage 1 & 2 / Development Plan and Site Development Review to allow the construction of a 46,110 square foot, four- story, 53 foot high office building, with sub-grade parking and a two level (one sub-grade) parking structure and retailed improvements and Conditional Use Permit to allow a portion of the required parking for the office project to be located on the adjacent property; on 4.5 acres of land currently developed with a three- story office building, surface parking and landscaped areas at the southeast quadrant of Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road, 7950 Dublin Boulevard (APN 941 ~ 1500-037-00) within the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, a completed application for each of the requested actions is available and on file in the Dublin Planning Department; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and implementing Guidelines, an Initial Study has been prepared to assess the proposed project. Based on the Initial Study, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and is on file with the Dublin Planning Department. The project as proposed will not have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan which was adopted in 1987 designates the property within Zone 2: General Commercial, which states that this area is constrained from substantial development intensification due to the traffic capacity of the San Ramon Road and Dublin Boulevard Intersection which at that time operated at a level-of-service E; and WHEREAS, since the adoption of the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan in 1987, both Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road have been widened to six-lane roadways to improve downtown circulation and the traffic study prepared to evaluate the projects' impact on the circulation pattern of the city determined that the project would not have a significant impact on the traffic capacity of San Ramon Road and Dublin Boulevard intersection which would continue to operate at a level-of-service C or better; and WHEREAS, the project will generate additional vehicular trips which will impact city roadways, the applicant will be contributing traffic funds to offset the costs of roadway maintenance and improvement; and WHEREAS, a Development Plan have been submitted to the City as required by Section 8.32 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on February 22, 2000; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planing Commission recommending approval of the proposed Planned Development Rezone Stage 1 & 2 / Development Plan for PA 99-010, Corrie Center Phase II Office project; 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 FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed Planned Development Rezone: The Planned Development Rezone Stage 1 & 2 are consistent with the general provisions, intent, and purpose of the General Plan (as amended) and the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, in that the project would result in development with the land uses allowed by said designation, and will contribute towards implementation of said Plan; and The Planned Development rezone Stage 1 & 2, are consistent with the general provisions, intent and purpose of the PD Zoning District of the Zoning Ordinance. The Planned Development Rezone will be appropriate for the subject property in terms of setting forth the purpose, applicable provisions of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance, range of permitted and conditionally permitted uses and Development Standards, which will be compatible with existing retail commercial and recreational uses in the immediate vicinity; and The Planned Development rezone Stage 1 & 2, are consistent with the general provisions, intent, and purpose of the PD Zoning District of the Zoning Ordinance in that it contains all information required by Section 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance and accomplishes the objectives of Section 8.32.010, A through H, of the Zoning Ordinance; and The Planned Development Rezone Stage 1 & 2, will not have a substantial adverse effect on health or safety or be substantially detrimental to the public welfare or be injurious to property or public improvement, as all applicable regulations will be met; and The Planned Development Rezone Stage 1 & 2, will not overburden public services or facilities as all agencies must commit to the availability of Public Services prior to the issuance of any building permits as required by City laws and regulations; and The Planned Development Rezone Stage 1 & 2, will be consistent with the policies of the Dublin General Plan and the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan; and The Planned Development rezone Stage 1 & 2, will create an attractive, efficient and safe environment though development standards contained in the Development Plan; and The Planned Development Rezone Stage 1 & 2, will benefit the public necessity, convenience and general welfare; and The Planned Development Rezone Stage 1 & 2, will be compatible with and enhance the general development of the area because it will be developed pursuant to a comprehensive Development Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council approve a Planned Development Rezone Stage 1 & 2 / Development Plan for PA 99-010, Corrie Center Phase II Office Project (Exhibits A-1 and A-2) which constitute regulations for the use, improvement, and maintenance of the property. Except as specifically identified otherwise in the approved Development Plan, development and operation of land use activities within these PD Rezone Districts shall be subject to the current City of Dublin Zoning Code. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2000. AYES: Cm. Hughes, Oravetz, Jermings, and Musser NOES: ABSENT: Cm. Johnson Planning Commission Chairperson Community Development Director g:\99010\pcres-pd.