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RESOLUTION NO. 04 - 62
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY THAT IT REVIEWED AND
CONSIDERED THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMP ACT REPORTIENVIRONMENT AL IMPACT
ST A TEMENT (EIR/EIS) FOR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITY AND EAST COUNTY HALL
OF JUSTICE DATED APRIL 2003
P A 02-030
WHEREAS, Jim Kachick, on behalf of the Alameda County General Services Agency, has requested
approval of a Site Development Review application to construct a 208,408 square foot building comprised of
courtrooms, offices, and associated facilities on 21.77 acres located on the north side of Gleason Drive
between Madigan and Arnold Drives; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted a complete application and project plans for Site
Development Review PA 02-030 dated received June 1,2004, submitted by Sandis-Humber-Jones (16 Sheets),
PGA Design, Inc. (5 sheets), and Muller and Caulfield (7 Sheets), stamped approved, and on file in the Planning
Department (hereinafter referred to as the "Project Plans"). Included in these plans is the color and material
board dated April 19,2004, and other plans, text, and diagrams relating to this Site Development Review, and
WHEREAS, The County of Alameda prepared a joint Environmental Impact Report and Environmental
Impact Statement (EIRlEIS), dated April 2003, to determine the potential environmental impacts occurring as a
result of the East County Hall of Justice project. The Final EIRlEIS concluded that the preferred alternative for
the location of the East County Hall of Justice was in Dublin at the subject site. The EIRlEIS identitied
mitigation measures to address the environmental impacts identified and the Final EIR/EIS and accompanying
mitigation measures were adopted the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on May G, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Alameda County is the lead agency for this project, and the City is a responsible agency
under CEQA. As a responsible agency, the City's role is very limited. Rather than certify Lead Agency's
document as adequate, the decision-making body of a responsible agency is required only to certify that it
reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR/EIS prepared by the Lead Agency according to
CEQA Guidelines, § 15050, subd. (b).); and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin did review and consider the information contained in the EIRlEIS in
relation to the project as proposed; and
WHEREAS, Staff has concluded that the proposed Site Development Review application falls within
the analysis completed as part of the EIR/EIS and that no additional impacts have been identified; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines, no subsequent EIRlEIS shall be prepared for this project, as no substantial changes have
been proposed to the project which require revisions of the previous EIRlEIS. No new significant
environmental impacts have been identified and no substantial increase in the severity of previously identified
impacts have been discovered; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission has reviewed and
considered the EIRlEIS, and finds that the document reflects the independent judgment of the Planning
Commission and the City as a responsible agency in the CEQA process. The Dublin Planning Commission
does hereby find that no new environmental impacts could occur as a result of the revised project proposal and
therefore no new environmental documents have been prepared.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find that:
A. The proposed project is consistent with Dublin General Plan.
B. The City has reviewed and considered all environmental documents that have been prepared
regarding this project.
C. The City finds that the development of the East County Hall of Justice project will be
harmonious and compatible with existing and future development in the surrounding area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council
certify that it reviewed and considered the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
(EIRlEIS) for the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Facility and East County Hall of Justice dated April 2003
for a 208,408 square foot building comprised of courtrooms, offices, and associated facilities located on the
north side of Gleason Drive between Madigan and Arnold Drives.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of November 2004.
AYES:
Cm. Fasulkey, Nassar, King, and Machtmes
NOES:
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