HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso00-25 PA99-029 Rec CC HomeExpo NegDec RESOLUTION NO. 00-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR PA 99-029, HOME DEPOT EXPO DESIGN CENTER
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
WHEREAS, Kirk Bezanson, on behalf of Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. has requested
approval of a Site Development Review to allow a 93,130 square foot Home Depot EXPO Design
Center on a cleared lot in the Dublin Place Shopping Center located between the Montgomery
Ward and Target stores; and
WHEREAS, the Home Depot EXPO Design Center project is located in and consistent with
Development Zone 7 of the Downtown Specific Plan, the Retail/Office designation of the Dublin
General Plan and the C-1 (Retail Commercial) Zoning District of the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared an Initial Study to evaluate site-specific impacts of the
project. Based on the Initial Study, the City prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring Program for the project with the finding that although the project could have
a significant effect on the environment, them will not be a significant impact in this case because
revisions in the project have been made or agreed to by the project proponent and because a
Mitigated Negative Declaration will be adopted that mitigates any impacts of the project to a level of
insignificance through the adoption of mitigation measures and a Mitigation Monitoring Program;
and
WHEREAS, a complete application for the project is available and on file in the Planning
Department; and
WHEREAS, a 20 day public review period was held for the Mitigated Negative Declaration,
from May 4, 2000 to May 23, 2000; and
WHEREAS, no letters of comment on the Mitigated Negative Declaration were received
during the public review period; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a properly noticed public hearing on the
project on May 23, 2000 at which time they reviewed and considered the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and all reports, recommendations and testimony before them; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has transferred original hearing jurisdiction for this
project to the City Council pursuant to Section 8.96.020.C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above recitals are incorporated in this
resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that:
A. Although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a
significant impact in this case because revisions in the project have been made or agreed to by the
project proponent and because a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be adopted that mitigates any
impacts of the project to a level of insignificance through the adoption of mitigation measures and a
Mitigation Monitoring Program.
B. The mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative Declaration are reflected in
related Site Development Review conditions of approval.
C. The Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with State and local
environmental laws and guidelines.
D. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is complete and adequate and reflects the City's
independent judgment and analysis as to the environmental effects of the proposed project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
reconunend City Council adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for PA 99-029, Home
Depot EXPO Design Center project, including the Initial Study and Mitigation Monitoring Program
which are incorporated herein by reference.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 23rd day of May, 2000.
AYES:
Cm. Hughes, Jennings, and Musser
NOES:
ABSENT: Cm. Johnson and Oravetz
Planning Commission Chairperson
Community Development Director
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