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RESOLUTION NO. 04 - 68
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
REFERRING DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR PA 03-058 DUBLIN TRANSIT CENTER SIT B-1 (D.R.
HORTON, INC.), LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DUBLIN BOULEVARD AND
DEMARCUS BOULEVARD (APN 986-0001-001)
WHEREAS, D. R. Horton, Inc. has requested approval of Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning,
Site Development Review, and a Subdivision Map for condominiums for PA 03-058, Elan at Dublin
Station, on approximately ±3.13 acres of land located in Dublin Transit Center, Site B-1, within the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan area, at the southeast comer of Dublin Boulevard and DeMarcus Boulevard
(portion of APN 986-0001-011-00) for the development of 257 for-sale condominium and townhouse
residential dwelling units of which 26 will be affordable to moderate income households; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant/Developer has submitted a complete application dated July 2, 2004 for
Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning, Site Development Review, and Subdivision Map for condominium
purposes on file in the Community Development Department, Planning Division; and,
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Staff has recommended that
the project be found exempt from CEQA pursuant to Government Code section 65457 for residential
projects that are consistent with a specific plan. The Project is within the scope of the Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Dublin Transit Center General Plan Amendment, Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan Amendment, Stage 1 Planned Development Zoning, Tentative Parcel Map, and
Development Agreemem (SCH 2001120395) which was certified by City Council Resolution No. 215-02
dated November 19, 2002. This recommendation is based on a determination that there are no
supplemental impacts that would require preparation of a Supplemental EIR; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 8.96.020.C.3. allows the Planning
Commission to transfer hearing jurisdiction to the City Council at its discretion because of policy
implications, unique or unusual circumstances, or the magnitude of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 04-67 recommending City
Council approval of the Stage 2 Planned Development zoning for the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission recommending referral of
said application to the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission proposes to refer to the City Council the approval,
conditional approval, or denial of application P A 03-058 and related planning actions; and
WHEREAS, the draft City Council Resolution approving the Site B-1 project is attached as
Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on
November 9, 2004; and,
WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and
considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby refer the original hearing jurisdiction for this project to the City Council pursuant to Chapter
8.96.020.C.3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of November 2004.
AYES:
NOES:
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