HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso 98-41 PA98-052 Rec CC Amend ZO Re: Appeals RESOLUTION NO. 98- 41
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT
TO CHAPTER 8.136, APPEALS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
(ZONING ORDINANCE)
WHEREAS, the comprehensive revision to the Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 20-
97) was adopted by the City Council on September 2, 1997; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 8.136, Appeals, of the revised Zoning Ordinance addressed
appeals to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on August 18, 1997, adopted Resolution 103-97
finding that the Comprehensive Revision to the Zoning Ordinance, including Chapter
8.136, Appeals, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that revising the Zoning
Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment (Section 15061 (b)(3); and
WHEREAS, the amendments to Chapter 8.136, Appeals, do not represent
changes that can have any environmental effect because it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that revising the Zoning Ordinance would have a significant effect
on the environment (Section 15061 (b)(3); and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report, SCH#84011002, was prepared for
the Dublin General Plan and certified on February 11, 1985; which addressed impacts of
the future development of the City of Dublin; and which impacts and analysis exceed the
impacts of the amendments to Chapter 8.136 the Zoning Ordinance, Appeals; and
WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted for PA 98-052, which stated that the
amendments to Chapter 8.136 (PA 98-052) do not represent changes that can have any
environmental effect because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that
revising the Zoning Ordinance would have a significant effect on the environment
(Section 15061(b)(3); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its September 22, 1998, meeting
adopted Resolution 98-xx finding that the amendments to Chapter 8.136 (PA 98-052) do
not represent changes that can have any environmental effect because it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that revising the Zoning Ordinance would have a
significant effect on the environment (Section 15061(b)(3); and
WHEREAS, Staff has prepared an amendment to Chapter 8.136, Appeals; to
clarify how a member of the City Council could appeal a decision of the Planning
Commission and;
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted for PA 98-052, the proposed
amendment to Chapter 8.136, Appeals; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said amendment
to Chapter 8.136, Appeals on September 22, 1998, for which proper notice was given in
accordance with California State Law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its September 22, 1998, meeting
considered all written and oral testimony submitted at the public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find that the amendments to Chapter 8.136 (PA 98-052) do not represent
changes that can have any environmental effect because it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that revising the Zoning Ordinance in such a manner would have a
significant effect on the environment (Section 15061(b)(3), and does recommend that the
City Council amend Chapter 8.136, Appeals, of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of September, 1998.
AYES:
Cm. Johnson, Hughes, and Oravetz
NOES:
ABSENT:
Cm. Jennings, and Musser
Planning Co .mhaission Chairperson
Community Development Director
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