HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso02-30 PA02-009 ArmstrnGdn PD Rezone RESOLUTION NO. 02-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) REZONING/DEVELOPMENT PLAN (STAGE 1 & 2)
FOR PA 02-009 ARMSTRONG GARDEN CENTER LOCATED AT 7360 SAN RAMON ROAD
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Ted J. Stelzner of TJS Architects, Inc., on behalf of Armstrong
Garden Centers, has requested approval of an amendment to the San Ramon Specific Plan, PD Rezoning,
Conditional Use Permit, Site Development Review and Sign/Site Development Review to construct an
approximately 30,810 square foot retail garden center, consisting of a 6,400 square foot retail sales
building and adjacent 24,410 square foot outdoor storage/display area, with an exemption to the parking
requirements, which is located at 7360 San Ramon Road, within the San Ramon Road Specific Plan and
the C-l, Retail Commercial Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, according to the "General Development Criteria" section of the San Ramon Road
Specific Plan, all new development proposals within the Specific Plan area shall require a Planned
Development Zoning; and
WHEREAS, Applicant/Developer has submitted a complete application for a Planned
Development District Rezoning, including a Development Plan (Stage 1 and 2), as required by Section
8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance which meets the requirements of said section, which is available and on file
in the Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, the project has been reviewed in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines and the City of Dublin Environmental
Guidelines and is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and
the City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines, under Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15332, as there is no
potential for significant environmental effects to occur as a result of the project and the project would be
located on an infill site which was previously improved; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said application on August 13,
2002; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission recommending approval
of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and
considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning
Commission does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed
Planned Development Rezoning:
1. The Planned Development Zoning District and Development Plan (Stage 1 and 2) meet the
purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 of the Zoning Ordinance because they will provide a retail commercial
use that is an appropriate use for the site, located within Area 3 of the San Ramon Road Specific Plan
which promotes the development of retail shopper stores, and which is located near adjacent retail
commercial and medium to high density residential land uses. The comprehensive Development Plan will
be sensitive to surrounding uses by virtue of site layout and design of the architecture and site plan; and
2. Development under the Planned Development Zoning District and Development Plan
(Stage 1 and 2) would be harmonious and compatible with existing and future development in the
surrounding areas due to site design/layout, architecture design, setback, parking and landscaping
requirements of the Planned Development Zoning District, which are adequate and have been specially
designed to fit into the existing neighborhood. Both uses are supportive of surrounding retail and
residential uses through the provision of retail garden center and related services for adjacent residents,
Community residents, and businesses in the surrounding commercial areas, and supportive of similar
surrounding retail commercial uses; and
3. The Planned Development (PD) Rezone is 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 for a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan and accomplishes
the objectives of Section 8.32.010, A through H, of the Zoning Ordinance; and
4. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the zoning district being
proposed because it is located on relatively flat land within a developed downtown area adjacent to
existing retail commercial uses and medium to high density residential uses, was previously developed,
and because it is located adjacent to roadways which are designed to carry traffic that would be generated
by the proposed types of uses; and
5. The Planned Development Rezone 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 laws and regulations will be satisfied; and
7. The Planned Development Rezone will not overburden public services as all agencies must
commit to the availability of public services prior to the issuance of building permits as required by City
laws and regulations; and
8. The Planned Development District Rezoning and accompanying Conditional Use Permit,
Site Development Review and Sign/Site Development Review, will create an attractive, efficient, and safe
environment; and
9. The Planned Development District Rezoning will benefit the public necessity,
convenience, and general welfare; and
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10. The Planned Development District Rezoning and accompanying Conditional Use Permit,
Site Development Review and Sign/Site Development Review will be compatible with and enhance the
general development of the area; and
11. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Retail/Office designation of the Dublin
General Plan and the proposed use types are permitted by said designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
recommend that the City Council approve a Planned Development Zoning District and Development Plan
for PA 02-009 Armstrong Garden Center, with Development Plan attached as Exhibit C, 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 this
Rezoning shall be subject to the current City of Dublin Zoning Code and to the approval of the related San
Ramon Road Specific Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, Site Development Review, Sign/Site
Development Review.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of August 2002.
AYES:
Musser, Nassar, Fasulkey
NOES: Jennings
ABSENT: Johnson
ATTEST:
Commtmi~ ]Development Director
l~~is ~i'on Vice-Chairperson
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