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RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PA 02-024 SILVERIA RANCH,
PFIEFFER RANCH INVESTORS II, INC. (PINN BROTHERS FINE HOMES)
WHEREAS, Pfieffer Ranch Investors II, Inc has requested approval of a Development Agreement
for P A 02-024, the Silveria Ranch project, to be developed by Pinn Brothers Fine Homes on
approximately 93.4 acres ofland located generally southeast and northeast of the intersection ofTassajara
Road and the future extension of Fallon Road within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan (APN 985-0002-
007-01 & -008-02) for the development of 254 multi-family and single-family residential units on 37
acres and 56 acres of permanent open space under a Conservation Easement or similar instrument; and,
WHEREAS, a Development Agreement is required as an implementing measure of the Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan and by the Planned Development Zoning District P A 02-024; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, it has been determined that
the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Government Code section 65457 for residential projects
that are consistent with an adopted specific plan. This is based on the determination that there are no
supplemental impacts that would require preparation of a Supplemental EIR, as further documented in
the project record/documentation prepared by the City, dated October 2003, and incorporated herein by
reference. The project review found that the environmental impacts ofthe Silveria Ranch Project were
addressed by the approved Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment
and Specific Plan (SCH 91103064) which was certified by the Dublin City Council in Resolution No. 51-
93 and the Addenda dated May 4, 1993 and August 22, 1994; along with the project-specific Addendum
for PA 02-024 dated October 2003. Additionally, the Developer will be voluntarily implementing
protection measures for the Golden Eagle beyond those required by the Specific Plan; and,
WHEREAS, a Draft Development Agreement is attached to this resolution as Exhibit A and
covers two parcels of land, and includes provisions related to phasing, fees, dedication of open space and
easement areas, and the conditions of approval for P A 02-024; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on said application on January
25,2005; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report was submitted recommending that the City Council approve the
Development Agreement for P A 02-024 Silveria Ranch; 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 RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does
hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said proposed Development Agreement:
1. Said Agreement is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs
specified in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and Dublin General Plan in that, a) the
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan/General Plan land use designations for the subject site are
Single Family Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Medium-High Density
Residential, and Rural Residential/Agriculture, and the proposed Silveria Ranch project of
254 single-family and multi-family residential units, and 56 acres of permanent open space
is consistent with that designation; b) the project is consistent with the fiscal policies in
relation to provision of infrastructure and public services of the City's Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan/General Plan and the Agreement further implements these policies; c) the
Agreement sets forth the rules the Developer and City will be governed by during the
development process which is required by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and the
Mitigation Monitoring Program of the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan;
2. Said Agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed
for, the land use district and Planned Development zoning district in which the real
property is located in that the previous project approvals include an Annexation, Planned
District rezoning, Tentative Tract Map, and Site Development Review;
3. Said Agreements are in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good
land use practice in that the proposed Silveria Ranch project will implement land use
guidelines set forth in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and the Dublin General Plan for
residential development and conservation easements, as proposed;
4. Said Agreement will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare in that the
development will proceed in accordance with the Agreement, the regulations of Planned
Development Zoning District P A 02-024, and all Conditions of Approval for the Project;
and
5. Said Agreements will not adversely affect the orderly development ofthe property or the
preservation of property values in that the proposed development is consistent with the
land uses, goals, and policies of City of Dublin Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and General
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning
Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council approve the Development Agreement, in
substantially the form attached as Exhibit A, between Pfieffer Ranch Investors II, Inc. and the City of
Dublin for P A 02-024 Silveria Ranch.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of January 2005.
AYES:
Chair Schaub, Cm. Biddle, Fasulkey, King, and Wehrenberg
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
01/S~ -
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
PlannQf~~ager
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