HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso03-50 PA02-048 Rec CC Tassajara Creek/Greenbriar PD RESOLUTION NO. 03 - 50
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
FOR A PD REZONING WITH RELATED STAGE 1 DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR PHASES III AND IV AND STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PHASES III AND V OF
THE GREENBRIAR HOMES COMMUNITIES, INC. TASSAJARA CREEK RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND ADOPT A CEQA ADDENDUM
(PA 02-048)
WHEREAS, Patrick Costanzo, Jr., on behalf of Marjorie Koller and Carolyn Adams
(Applicant/Developer), has requested a PD rezoning to amend the Stage 1 Development Plan (DP) for
the Greenbriar project to transfer 85 residential units from Phase III to Phase IV, and to approve a Stage
2 DP for development of 108 single family dwelling units in Phase III and one single-family estate
home in Phase V, which applications are on file in the Planning Division; and
WHEREAS, the Greenbriar property consists of approximately 64.35 acres generally located
west of Tassajara Road and north of the Casterson property, Tract 7075 Lots 1 - 131, Parcels A - K, in
the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved a General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan
Amendment (Resolution 32 -00); PD rezoning/Stage 1 Development Plan for the entire 64.35 acre
Greenbriar parcel (Ordinance 7-00); and a related Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program (Resolution 31 -00) on March 7, 2000, which resolutions and ordinance are
incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City found that
the Eastern Dublin EIR and the MND adequately describe the impacts of the Greenbriar development as
approved in 2000 pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15162; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared an Initial Study to determine if additional review of the current
project was required pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162. Based on the Initial Study, the City
prepared an Addendum describing minor changes to the previous project and finding that the impacts of
the current project have been adequately addressed in the Eastern Dublin EIR and Oreenbriar MND. The
Initial Study, Addendum, Eastern Dublin EIR and Greenbriar MND are incorporated herein by reference;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a properly noticed public hearing on the project
on October 28, 2003; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted analyzing the project and recommending approval of
the applications; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Addendum dated October 22, 2003 and the
Eastern Dublin EIR and the Greenbriar MND before making a recommendation or taking action on the
project. The Planning Commission further used their independent judgment and considered all reports,
recommendations and testimony before taking action on the project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a
part of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to sections 8.32.070 and 8.120.050 of the Dublin
Municipal Code, the Planning Commission hereby finds as follows.
1 .The proposed PD rezoning/Stage 1 DP amendment meets the intent and purpose of Chapter 8.32
of the Zoning Ordinance because the shift in residential units maintains the overall residential use and
density of the Greenbriar development, maintains the residential cluster character of the development,
with open space protection along Tassajara Creek and design standards for units along the Tassajara Road
scenic corridor.
2. The PD rezoning/Stage 2 DP for Phases III and V meets the intent and purpose of Chapter 8.32
of the Zoning Ordinance because it implements the use, density, development patterns and standards
established with the original Greenbriar approvals.
3. Both the amended Stage 1 DP and the Stage 2 DP will result in a desirable use of land and an
environment that will be harmonious and compatible with existing and potential development in
surrounding areas because the site plans have been designed with adequate setbacks, complementary
architectural designs and landscaping, and clustering to be compatible with the proposed and approved
plans in the vicinity, including the Tassajara Creek open space area and regional trail and existing and
future residential homes approved to the east and north of the project and will provide an attractive living
environment.
4. The project site is physically suitable for type and intensity of this residential project in that it is
flat, has adequate access and is of a sufficient size to provide housing as well as open space for the future
residents of the project.
5. The amended Stage 1 DP and proposed Stage 2 DP will not adversely affect the health or safety
of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare
because the Development Plans have been designed in accordance with the Dublin General Plan, Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan, Eastern Dublin EIR, and the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for PA 98-
062. Additionally, project specific analysis has determined that the project's design is sensitive to
biological features on site and to existing and proposed surrounding land uses.
6. The amended Stage 1 DP and proposed Stage 2 DP is consistent with all elements and policies
of the Dublin General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan because the project is within, and
consistent with, the density range of the Medium Density Residential designation of both plans, and
because it conforms to the elements and policies of those plans through the provision of archaeological
and historic protection, erosion and siltation control policies, open space and wildlife habitat protection
required by the Land Use, Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements and the Eastern Dublin
Comprehensive Steam Restoration Program, roadways consistent with the Circulation Element, adequate
public facilities as required by the Schools, Public Lands and Utilities Element, housing as desired by the
Housing Element, and safe design as required by the Seismic Safety and Safety Element.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City
Council adopt the attached Ordinance for a PD rezoning with related Stage 1 Development Plan
amendment to transfer 85 units from Phase III to Phase IV and with a Stage 2 Development Plan for
development of Phases III and V of the Greenbriar development (Exhibit A) and adopt a related CEQA
Addendum (Exhibit B).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of October 2003.
AYES:
Nassar, King, Fasulkey
NOES:
ABSENT:
Jennings
ATTEST:
Commonalty Development Director
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