HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso03-07 PA02-041 Ala Cty Site 15A GPA/SPA RESOLUTION NO. 03 - 07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF PA 02-041 FOR GENE1La~L
PLAN AND EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS TO CHANGE THE
LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR SITE 15A TO CAMPUS OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Alameda County Surplus Property Authority has requested approval
of General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments to change the land use
designations for Site 15A, an approximately 11.36 acre property located on the northeast
corner of Dublin Boulevard and Arnold Drive, from High Density Residential to Campus
Office, as shown on Exhibits A and B, attached hereto and incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, the project site is in Eastern Dublin for which the City adopted the Eastern
Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan to provide a comprehensive planning
framework for future development of the area. In connection with this approval, the City
certified a program EIR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15168 (SCH: 91103064,
Resolution 51-93, and Addendum dated August 22, 1994, hereafter "Eastern Dublin EIR" or
"program EIR") which is available for review in the Planning Department and is incorporated
herein by reference. The program EIR was integral to the planning process and examined the
direct and indirect effects, cumulative impacts, broad policy alternatives, and areawide
mitigation measures for developing Eastern Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared an Initial Study to evaluate site-specific impacts of the
Site 15A project to a greater level of detail than in the program EIR. Based on the Initial Study,
the City prepared and circulated a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration on March 11, 2003 through
Resolution 03-xx, incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, following the public review period for the Mitigated Negative Declaration,
the original applicants withdrew from the project whereupon the Surplus Property Authority as
property owner determined to continue the application review process for the General Plan and
Specific Plan amendment portions of the application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and the project on March 11, 2003; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by
law; and
WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission
recommend approval of the Site 15A General Plan and Specific Plan Amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and
considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration, comments and responses thereon, and all said
reports, recommendations, and testimony herein above set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part of this resolution, and that the Planning Commission does hereby recommend
approval of the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments to change the land
use designations for Site 15A from High Density Residential to Campus Office.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11 th day of March 2003.
AYES:
Cm. Fasulkey, Jennings, Nassar, King and Machtmes
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
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Planni~lg Manager
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