HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso04-10 PA02-034 Rec CC Certify SEIR IKEA Proj RESOLUTION NO. 04 - 10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL CERTIFICATION OF A SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE IKEA PROJECT
PA 02-034
WHEREAS, IKEA Property, Inc. submitted applications for an IKEA store, a retail center and
related improvements on a 27.54 acre site north of 1-580, between Arnold Road and Hacienda Boulevard.
The project proposes an approximately 317,000 square foot IKEA store on the westerly portion of the
site, and an approximately 137,000 square foot retail center on the easterly portion of the site. The
development includes applications to amend the General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan from
Campus Office to General Commercial; to rezone the site to PD-Planned Development and adopt related
Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plans; to approve a Site Development Review for the IKEA store; and
to approve a vesting tentative parcel map and development agreement. The applications are collectively
known as the "Project"; and
WHEREAS, the Project site is relatively flat and is vacant except for minor utility structures; 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") that 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 Eastern Dublin EIR identified potentially significant environmental impacts and
related mitigation measures, which the City adopted together with mitigation findings and a Mitigation
Monitoring Program (Resolution 53-93), which mitigation measures and monitoring program continue to
apply to development in Eastern Dublin including the IKEA Project; and
WHEREAS, the Eastern Dublin EIR also identified potentially significant environmental impacts
that could not be avoided by mitigation and for which the City adopted a Statement of Overriding
Considerations pursuant to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared an Initial Study for the IKEA Project consistent with CEQA
Guidelines sections 15162 and 15163 and determined that a supplement to the Eastern Dublin EIR was
required in order to analyze substantial changes in circumstances and new information that could result in
new or potentially more significant impacts than identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Preparation dated September 22, 2003 was circulated with the Initial
Study to public agencies and interested parties for consultation on the scope of the supplemental EIR; and
WHEREAS, based on the Initial Study and responses to the Notice of Preparation, the City
prepared a Draft Supplemental EIR dated November 2003 (SCH No. 2033092076) which reflected the
1
independent judgment of the City as to the potential environmental effects of the Project. The Draft
Supplemental EIR was circulated for the required 45 day public review period, from November 19, 2003
to January 2, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City received five comment letters on the project during the public review period
and one letter after the public review period. The City prepared a Final Supplemental EIR dated January
2004 containing written responses to all comments received during the public review period, and to the
comment letter received after the public review period, which responses provide the City's good faith,
reasoned analysis of the environmental issues raised by the comments; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared and circulated a Draft Supplemental EIR analyzing the potential
environmental effects of the Project. The City prepared a Final Supplemental EIR comprised of written
responses to all comments received on the Draft Supplemental EIR. On February 24, 2004, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution 04-10 recommending that the City Council certify the Draft and Final
Supplemental EIRs as the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the Project, which
resolution is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City reviewed all written responses to comments and all revisions to the Revised
Draft Supplemental EIR and determined that none of the responses and/or revisions included significant
new information requiring recirculation of the Revised Draft Supplemental EIR; and
WHEREAS, a Staff report, dated February 24, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the Draft and Final Supplemental EIRs and the Project for the Planning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Staff report, the Draft and Final
Supplemental EIRs at a noticed public hearing on February 24, 2004 at which time all interested parties
had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Project would have significant effects on the environment, most of which can be
substantially reduced through mitigation measures; therefore, approval of the Project must include
mitigation findings as set forth in attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, some of the significant effects cannot be lessened to a level of less than significant;
therefore, approval of the Project must include findings regarding alternatives as set forth in attached
Exhibit B, and must include a Statement of Overriding Considerations as set forth in attached Exhibit C;
and
WHEREAS, a Mitigation Monitoring Plan, as required by CEQA, is contained in attached
Exhibit D; and
WHEREAS, the Draft and Final Supplemental EIRs reflect the City's independent judgment and
analysis on the potential for environmental impacts and constitute the Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report for the IKEA Project; and
WHEREAS, the Draft and Final Supplemental EIRs are separately bound documents,
incorporated herein by reference, and are available for review in the City planning department, file PA 02-
034.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
2
The foregoing recitals are true and correct and made a part of this resolution:
A. That the Supplemental EIR for the IKEA Project has been completed in compliance with CEQA, the
CEQA Guidelines and the City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines.
B. That the Supplemental EIR was presented to the City Council who reviewed and considered the
information contained in the Supplemental EIR prior to approving the Project.
C. That the Supplemental EIR reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis on the potential for
environmental effects of the IKEA Project beyond the effects identified and analyzed in the Eastern
Dublin EIR.
D. That the custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings
for the Eastern Dublin Properties Project is the City of Dublin Community Development Department, 100
Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568, Attn: Andy Byde, Senior Planner.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of February, 2004 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
, t~lannin~ Co/l~i;sio~er-- /
Community Development Director