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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso03-23 PA03-003 Rec CC Eden Sr Hsg PD Amd Stg 1&2 RESOLUTION NO. 03 - 23 A RESOLUTION OF THE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) STAGE 1 AND STAGE 2 REZONING AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR APPROXIMATELY 0.58 ACRES OF LAND FOR THE EDEN HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 7606 AMADOR VALLEY BOULEVARD TO CONSTRUCT UP TO 54 SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR PA 03-003 WHEREAS, the Applicant, Eden Housing Inc., has requested approval of a General Plan Amendment, an Amendment to the Downtown Core Specific Plan, PD-Planned Development Rezoning, Tentative Parcel Map, and Site Development Review to construct up to 54 multi-family senior apartment units with ground floor parking and related site improvements on the subject property. Occupancy of the project would be limited to qualified low and very-low income households with the exception of an on- site manager; and WHEREAS, the proposed project area is located within downtown Dublin and contains approximately 0.58 acres of land, located at the rear of the former Dublin Branch Library, 7606 Amador Valley Boulevard; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin recently zoned the Eden Housing to the PD-Downtown Core Specific Plan zoning district, and WHEREAS, a Planned Development (PD) Stage 1 & 2 Rezoning and Development Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A-1 and A-2 are requested the site to construct up to 54 multi-family apartment dwellings for occupancy for low and very low income seniors, with the exception of an on-site manager unit; and WHEREAS, the City, as lead agency, completed an Initial Study for the Project consistent with CEQA Guidelines sections 15162 and 15163 and determined that a Mitigated Negative Declaration was required in order comply with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Implementing Guidelines and City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the project on May 13, 2003 on the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, and Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan, and recommended approval of the project to the City Council; and WHEREAS, City Staff prepared a report describing and analyzing the proposed Planned Development Rezoning and Development Plan, which report was presented to the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing on May 13, 2003, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to comment on the project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all such reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth, used their independent judgment in deliberations and supports the Planned Development (PD) Rezoning and Development Plan; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed PD-Planned Development Rezoning: The proposed Planned Development Rezoning and Development Plan for PA 03-003 are compatible with other land uses in the immediate vicinity of the project, including the Dublin Senior Center and multi-family residences along the north side of Amador Valley Boulevard. The proposed Planned Development Rezoning will not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare because all potential environmental impacts associated with the project have been mitigated through design of the project or through applications of Conditions of Approval. The proposed Planned Development Rezoning will not be injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood because features have been incorporated into the project and the project is conditioned to comply with all Building and Fire Department requirements, Planning and Public Works Department requirements regarding, on- and off-site traffic circulation, street improvements, and on and off-site drainage improvements. The proposed Planned Development (PD) Rezoning 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 The proposed Planned Development (PD) Rezoning 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 there are adequate provisions for public access, water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to the site incorporated into the project to ensure that the proposed use and related structures would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare. The subject site is physically suitable for the type, density and intensity of the use and related structures being proposed because the project is generally flat, has been previously developed graded and improved as a parking lot, is within an urbanized area and located adjacent to existing medium density residential and commercial land uses. The Eden Housing project use is not contrary to the specific intent clauses, development regulations, and performance standards established for the PD Planned Development and High Density Residential land uses as addressed in the City's Zoning Ordinance because the proposed High Density Residential land uses will be compatible with surrounding uses. o The approval of this project, as conditioned, complies with the Dublin General Plan, the Planned Development and Civic Use regulations of the Zoning Ordinance, and the general requirements established in the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. 9. The Planned Development District (PD) Rezoning and accompanying Tentative Parcel Map, and Site Development Review will create an attractive, efficient, and safe environment; and 10. The Planned Development (PD) District Rezoning will benefit the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare by promoting affordable housing near downtown Dublin, as mandated by the General Plan and Downtown Core Specific Plan; and 11. The Eden Housing project is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council approve a PD-Planned Development Zoning District and Development Plan for PA 03-003, Eden Housing project, with the Rezoning Exhibit attached as Exhibit A-1 and the Development Plan attached as Exhibit A-2, 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 General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment and Tentative Parcel Map. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin on this 13th day of May 2003, by the following votes: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: P~i~ Manager ~Planning Cso. n~l~[fon ~Jerson