HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 14-48 The Green Mixed Use rec to CC GPA/EDSPA RESOLUTION NO. 14— 48
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
GENERAL PLAN AND THE EASTERN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN FOR
THE GREEN MIXED USE PROJECT
PLPA-2013-00013
(APNs 986-0033-004-00, 986-0033-005-00, 986-0033-006-00)
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Stockbridge/BHV Emerald Place LLC, has submitted a
Planning Application to construct approximately 37,000 square feet of retail and restaurant
buildings with associated outdoor seating areas and six future residential neighborhoods with
372 units in multiple buildings on a 27.5 acre site. The proposal includes the approval of
General Plan Amendments, Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments, Rezoning properties to
a new Planned Development Zoning District and approval of a related Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan, Site Development Review (Commercial Buildings only), Vesting Tentative
Map, Development Agreement, and certification of a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact
Report, among other related actions. These planning and implementing actions are collectively
known as "The Green Mixed Use Project" or the "Project"; and
WHEREAS, approval of the project as proposed requires that certain amendments be
made to the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan so that the two documents are
consistent with the proposed mix of commercial and residential uses on the site; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan land use designation for
the project site is proposed to be amended from "General Commercial" to "Mixed Use" to enable
the construction of retail/restaurant uses in addition to Medium-High Density Residential uses
coordinated in a master-planned development on one project site. In addition, other provisions
of the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan are proposed to be amended to ensure
consistency with the proposed land use designation for this 27.5 acres; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State
guidelines and City environmental regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a Draft Supplement Environmental Impact Report (SEIR)
dated May 2014 for the proposed Project which reflected the City's independent judgment and
analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Draft SEIR was circulated from May 7, 2014 to June 23, 2014 (45 days)
for public comment; and
WHEREAS, comments received on the Draft SEIR were reviewed and responded to, and
the Final EIR (that contains the Response to Comments) dated August 2014 was prepared; and
WHEREAS, consistent with section 65352.3 of the California Government Code, the City
obtained a contact list of local Native American tribes from the Native American Heritage
Commission and notified the tribes on the contact list of the opportunity to consult with the City
on the proposed General Plan Amendment. None of the contacted tribes requested a
consultation within the 90-day statutory consultation period and no further action is required
under section 65352.3; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated August 26, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the Project, including the General Plan Amendments, Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan Amendments, Rezoning properties to a new Planned Development Zoning District
and approval of a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development Review
(Commercial Buildings only), Vesting Tentative Map, Development Agreement, and certification
of a Final Su pp lemental Environmental Impact Report, for the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the
Project, including the proposed General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments, on
August 26, 2014 at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Final SEIR, all above-referenced
reports, recommendations, and testimony to evaluate 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 the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approve amendments to the General Plan to reflect changes resulting from approval of
the project, as follows:
• Amend Figure 1-1 (Land Use Map) to change the land use designation for the
project site from "General Commercial" to "Mixed Use"; and
• Modify Table 2.2 (Land Use Development Potential: Eastern Extended Planning
Area) to reflect the change in land use designation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council approve amendments to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan to reflect changes resulting
from approval of the project, as follows:
• Amend Figure 4.1 (Land Use Map) to change the land use designation for the
project site from "General Commercial" to "Mixed Use";
• Modify Table 4.1 (Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Land Use Summary);
• Modify Table 4.2 (Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Population and Employment
Summary);
• Modify Table 4.3 (Projected Jobs/Housing Balance); and
• Modify Table 4.11 (Hacienda Gateway Subarea Development Potential).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends that the City
Council find the amendments are in the public interest, promote general health, safety and
welfare, and that the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, as so amended, will
remain internally consistent.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of August 2014 by the following
vote:
2
AYES: Bhuthimethee, O'Keefe, Do
NOES: Goel, Kohli
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Assistant Community Development Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 14-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE 27.5
ACRES AT 5144 AND 5344 MARTINELLI WAY TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING
DISTRICT AND APPROVING THE RELATED STAGE 1 AND 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
GREEN MIXED USE PROJECT
PLPA-2013-00013
(APNs 986-0033-004-00, 986-0033-005-00, 986-0033-006-00)
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Stockbridge/BHV Emerald Place LLC, has submitted a Planning
Application to construct approximately 37,000 square feet of retail and restaurant buildings with
associated outdoor seating areas and six future residential neighborhoods with 372 units in multiple
buildings on a 27.5 acre site. The proposal includes the approval of General Plan Amendments,
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan Amendments, Rezoning properties to a new Planned Development
Zoning District and approval of a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development
Review (Commercial Buildings only), Vesting Tentative Map, Development Agreement, and
certification of a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, among other related actions.
These planning and implementing actions are collectively known as "The Green Mixed Use Project"
or the "Project"; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of the development project requires that the project site be
rezoned to a new Planned Development Zoning District with approval of a related Stage 1 and Stage
2 Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with the State
guidelines and City environmental regulations, require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a Draft Supplement Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) dated
August 2014 for the proposed Project which reflected the City's independent judgment and analysis
of the potential environmental impacts of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the Project,
including the Planned Development Rezone and a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan on
August 26, 2014 at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated August 26, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the Project, including the General Plan Amendments, Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan Amendments, Rezoning properties to a new Planned Development Zoning District and approval
of a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan, Site Development Review (Commercial
Buildings only), Vesting Tentative Map, and certification of a Final Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report, for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 14-47
recommending that the City Council certify the Final SEIR for the project, which Resolution is
incorporated herein by reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours;
and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 14-48
recommending that the City Council approve the proposed General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan amendments, which resolution is incorporated herein by reference and available for review at
City Hall during normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the Final Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report, all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used its
independent judgment prior to making a recommendation 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 the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby adopt a
Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance (Attached as Exhibit A) rezoning
27.5 acres at 5144 and 5344 Martinelli Drive to a Planned Development Zoning District and approve
the related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan for The Green Mixed Use Project, based on
findings in the attached Ordinance, including but not limited to, that the Planned Development zoning
and project as a whole is consistent and in conformance with the General Plan as proposed, is
consistent with the purpose and intent of the Planned Development zoning district, and that
development of the proposed project will be harmonious and compatible with existing and future
development in the surrounding area.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of August 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Bhuthimethee, O'Keefe, Do
NOES: Goel, Kohli
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chair
ATTE _
r' I
Assistant ommy Development Director
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