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DATE:
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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
November 20, 2012
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Joni Pattillo City Manager""'
CITY CLERK
File #420 -20
SUBJECT: Heritage Park Office Complex General Plan and Dublin Village Historic Area
Specific Plan Amendment Study
Prepared by Kristi Bascom, Principal Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider whether to initiate a General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment
Study to change the land use designation on approximately 5.85 acres of property in the Dublin
Village Historic Area from Retail /Office to Medium Density Residential. The subject property is
currently occupied by the Heritage Park Office Complex at 11875 Dublin Boulevard and is
located south of Dublin Boulevard between San Ramon Road and Donlon Way.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact to the City. All costs associated with preparing the General Plan and Dublin
Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendment Study, if authorized by the City Council, would
be borne by the Applicant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) Receive Staff presentation; 2) Take testimony from
the Applicant and the public; 3) Deliberate; and 4) Either Adopt a Resolution approving the
initiation of a General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment Study to change the land use
designation on approximately 5.85 acres at 11875 Dublin Boulevard from Retail /Office to
Medium Density Residential; OR 4) Adopt a Resolution denying the initiation of a General Plan
and Specific Plan Amendment Study to change the land use designation on approximately 5.85
acres at 11875 Dublin Boulevard from Retail /Office to Medium Density Residential.
Submitted By
Director of Community Development
DESCRIPTION:
Reviewed By
Assistant City Manager
Page 1 of 4 ITEM NO. 8.1
Background
Bates Stringer Ventures has entered into a Purchase Agreement with Cranbrook Realty
Investment Fund LP to acquire the 6.6 acre Heritage Park Office Complex located at 11875
Dublin Boulevard. Bates Stringer Ventures intends to develop the site with approximately 55 -60
small -lot single - family homes on approximately 5.85 acres and a 15,000 square foot office
building for Challenge Dairy on the remaining 0.75 acres of the site.
The project site is shown in the Vicinity Map below:
Figure 1: Project Vicinity
The property currently has a General Plan land use designation of Retail /Office. The
Retail /Office land use designation allows for a variety of commercial uses including shopping
centers, stores, restaurants, business and professional offices, motels, service stations, and
sale of auto parts. Residential uses are not permitted.
The current General Plan land use designation for the subject property and the surrounding
properties are shown in the figure on the following page.
Page 2 of 4
Bates Stringer Ventures is
requesting that the City
Council initiate a General
Plan and Dublin Village
Historic Area Specific Plan
Amendment Study to
examine changing the land
use designation for a large
portion of the subject
parcel from Retail /Office to
Medium Density
Residential. The Medium
Density Residential land
use category allows for the
development of residential
uses in the range of 6.1 to
14.0 units per acre. This
density range permits
residential unit types
including small -lot single -
family homes, duplexes,
townhomes, and garden
apartments.
ANALYSIS:
It is the City Council's policy to initiate all General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment Studies
prior to Staff accepting an application and beginning work on such projects.
The Applicant's letter of request to initiate the General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment
Study is included as Attachment 1. An exhibit illustrating the proposed area to be changed to
residential uses and the proposed area to remain commercial is included as Attachment 2.
The consideration of a General Plan Amendment Study for this project will include examining
site - specific issues such as proximity to Interstate 580, compatibility with the City's adjacent
Heritage Park, and addressing the earthquake fault zone that underlies the site. Should the City
Council initiate a General Plan and Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendment
Study, Staff would-
1 . Determine the associated impacts from the land use change including examining the
consistency of the proposed change with the Historic Overlay Zoning District;
2. Conduct the appropriate level of environmental review and documentation including
an analysis of noise and air quality impacts;
3. Perform any additional studies that may be required including an analysis of the
impacts of the underlying earthquake fault zone; and
4. Prepare an analysis for consideration by the Planning Commission and the City
Council.
Page 3 of 4
Work on the General Plan and Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendment Study
would be completed concurrently with processing any other entitlements that are requested by
the Applicant, including a Rezone, Tentative Subdivision Map, and Site Development Review for
the proposed residential neighborhood and adjacent office building. Once the General Plan and
Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendment Study is complete, Staff would then bring
the application to the Planning Commission for their recommendation to City Council. The City
Council could then take action on the General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments.
Staff has prepared draft Resolutions approving and denying the initiation of a General Plan and
Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendment Study to evaluate changing the land use
designation of a majority of the subject property from Retail /Office to Medium Density
Residential. Both Resolutions are included with this Staff Report as Attachments 3 and 4.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH:
Public noticing is not required to review a request to initiate a General Plan Amendment Study.
Although not required, the City mailed notices to all property owners and tenants within 300 feet
of the subject property. A notice was also published in the Valley Times and posted in the
designated posting places. A copy of this Staff Report was provided to the Applicant.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends that the initiation of the General Plan and Dublin Village Historic Area
Specific Plan Amendment Study be found exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) under Section 15306, Class 6 of the State CEQA Guidelines (Information Collection).
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Applicant's Letter of Request dated September 7, 2012.
2. Proposed Zoning Exhibit dated September 5, 2012.
3. Resolution approving the initiation of a General Plan and Specific
Plan Amendment Study to change the land use designation on
approximately 5.85 acres at 11875 Dublin Boulevard from
Retail /Office to Medium Density Residential.
4. Resolution denying the initiation of a General Plan and Specific Plan
Amendment Study to change the land use designation on
approximately 5.85 acres at 11875 Dublin Boulevard from
Retail /Office to Medium Density Residential.
Page 4 of 4
September 7, 2012
Honorable Mayor Tim Sbranti
City Council Members
City of Dublin
loo Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
RE: General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment Initiation
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
Bates Stringer Ventures has entered into a Purchase Agreement with Cranbrook Realty
Investment Fund L.P. to acquire the Heritage Park Office Complex located at 11875 Dublin Blvd.
(APN: 941- 1550- 005 -03). The property consists of approximately 6.6 acres and is located within
the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan.
Bates Stringer Ventures proposes building a residential community on the site comprised of
approximately 55 -6o single family homes ranging in size from approximately 2,100 square feet
to approximately 2,650 square feet. Additionally, a small office building of approximately
15,000 square feet will be built, which is anticipated to be the new home of Challenge Dairy
Products. The proposed project will be thoughtfully designed with respect to the guidelines set
forth in the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan.
We therefore request that the City of Dublin initiate a General Plan and Specific Plan
Amendment Process for the property. The City of Dublin General Plan will require amendment
to change approximately 5.85 acres of the site from "retail /office" to "Medium Density
Residential ", with corresponding Specific Plan and Planned Development (PD) Amendments.
Approximately o.73 acres of the site will remain zoned "retail /office ". This amendment to the
land use will support and enhance the recently adopted Dublin Downtown Specific Plan by
providing housing opportunities adjacent to the City of Dublin Downtown, as well as to sustain
the longtime occupancy of Challenge Dairy Products within the City of Dublin.
Over the past few months we have had discussions with the tenants of Heritage Park to
introduce'our proposed plan and anticipated timing, as well as to provide preliminary
information regarding suitable relocation provisions. for each of them. We will continue to work
with the tenants throughout the entitlement process in a mutually beneficial manner.
RECEIVED
SEP 10 2012
Bates Stringer Ventures is widely regarded as among the most respected and consistently
successful development firms in Northern California. Our proven track record of successful
projects includes many in the Tri Valley communities of Pleasanton and San Ramon, as well as
throughout Northern California. We take pride in our ability to identify attractive development
opportunities, and to our involvement within the communities of each project.
Bates Stringer Ventures looks forward to working with the City of Dublin and to the
commencement of the planning and approval process for our proposed project.
Respectfully,
BATES STRINGER VENTURES
Scott L. Stringer
Partner
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RESOLUTION NO. xx -12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT STUDY TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON
APPROXIMATELY 5.85 ACRES AT 11875 DUBLIN BOULEVARD FROM RETAIL /OFFICE
TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(APN 941 - 1550- 005 -03)
WHEREAS, Bates Stringer Ventures submitted a request to study changing the General
Plan and Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan land use designation on approximately
5.85 acres at 11875 Dublin Boulevard from Retail /Office to Medium Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, the initiation request has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be Categorically Exempt
under Section 15306, Class 6 of the State CEQA Guidelines (Information Collection); and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted outlining the issues surrounding the request;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all such reports, recommendations,
and testimony hereinabove set forth, and supports the initiation of a General Plan and Dublin
Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendment Study; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby approve the initiation of a General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment Study to
change the land use designation on approximately 5.85 acres at 11875 Dublin Boulevard
from Retail /Office to Medium Density Residential.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin on this
20th day of November 2012 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. xx -12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DENYING THE INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
STUDY TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON APPROXIMATELY 5.85
ACRES AT 11875 DUBLIN BOULEVARD FROM RETAIL /OFFICE TO MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL
(APN 941 - 1550- 005 -03)
WHEREAS, Bates Stringer Ventures submitted a request to study changing the General
Plan and Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan land use designation on approximately
5.85 acres at 11875 Dublin Boulevard from Retail /Office to Medium Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, the initiation request has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be Categorically Exempt
under Section 15306, Class 6 of the State CEQA Guidelines (Information Collection); and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted outlining the issues surrounding the request;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all such reports, recommendations,
and testimony hereinabove set forth, and supports the initiation of a General Plan and Dublin
Village Historic Area Specific Plan Amendment Study; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby deny the initiation of a General Plan and Specific Plan Amendment Study to change
the land use designation on approximately 5.85 acres at 11875 Dublin Boulevard from
Retail /Office to Medium Density Residential.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin on this
20th day of November 2012 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor