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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso00-65 PA99-054 Rec CC Village Pkwy SP RESOLUTION NO. 00-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE VILLAGE PARKWAY SPECIFIC PLAN AND REPEALING PORTIONS OF THE 1987 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN PA 99-054, CITY OF DUBLIN WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is desirous of improving the appearance, functionality, economic vitality of the downtown portion of Dublin in a manner consistent with the broad vision expressed in the Dublin General Plan; and, WHEREAS, the City has prepared the Village Parkway Specific Plan (Exhibit A) which has been prepared pursuant to Govemment Code Sec. 65450 et.seq.; and, WHEREAS, the Specific Plan includes permitted land uses, development standards, urban design guidelines, transportation improvements and implementation programs to achieve the goals of the Dublin General Plan; and, WHEREAS, the City of Dublin adopted a Downtown Specific Plan in 1987 for areas within the boundaries of the proposed Specific Plan. However, due to changing market and other conditions, this Specific Plan is no longer relevant to this area or Development Zones (10 and 11) now included within the boundaries of the Village Parkway Specific Plan and should be repealed; and WHEREAS, an Initial Study and draft Negative Declaration have been prepared for this application pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15071, and are on file in the Dublin Planning Department. Based on the Initial Study, a draft Negative Declaration was prepared for the Specific Plan with the finding that the implementation of the Plans would have no adverse environmental effects as mitigation measures are incorporated into the project. The draft Negative Declaration has been recommended for City Council adoption; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on the Village Parkway Specific Plan on September 26, 2000, October 10, 2000 and October 24, 2000; and, WHEREAS, the Community Development Department did hold a public meeting on the Village Parkway Specific Plan with property owners on November 9, 2000; and, WHEREAS, proper notice of said heating was given in all respects as required by law; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that the proposed Village Parkway Specific Plan is consistent with the land use designations, goals, policies and implementing programs set forth in the Dublin General Plan, as amended. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby recommend City Council approval of the Village Parkway Specific Plan, with Roadway Alternative 3 (Exhibit 713 of the Village Parkway Specific Plan) in attached Exhibit B as the preferred alignment for Village Parkway, and repeal of the 1987 Downtown Specific Plan as it relates to those lands within the boundaries of the proposed Specific Plan. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 24th day of October 2000. AYES: Cm. Oravetz, Jennings, Johnson, and Musser NOES: ABSENT: Cm. Hughes ABSTAIN: Community Development Director g\99054\VPSPRESsps 10-24.doc Exhibits A & B are not attached to the file copy of this resolution. The Village Parkway Specific Plan can be viewed in LaserFiche under the City Clerk Department in the Specific Plans folder.