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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 23-10 PLPA-2023-00019 DDSP Amendment Parking Regulations Reso. No. 23-10, Item 6.2, Adopted 10/24/2023 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 23-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE DOWNTOWN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS TO ELIMINATE PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN THE RETAIL DISTRICT, TRANSIT-ORIENTED DISTRICT AND VILLAGE PARKWAY DISTRICT PLPA-2023-00019 WHEREAS, the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) project area is located in the southwestern portion of the City of Dublin (City) and is approximately 284 acres in size. The project area is generally bound by Village Parkway to the east, Interstate 580 to the south, San Ramon Road to the west, and Amador Valley Boulevard to the north; and WHEREAS, on February 1, 2011, the Dublin City Council (City Council) adopted Resolution No. 09-11 approving the DDSP and associated implementation actions. At the same time, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 08-11 certifying the DDSP Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH# 2010022005, incorporated herein by reference). The DDSP EIR evaluated the potential impacts associated with intensifying development in the 284-acre Downtown Dublin area to accommodate additional residential and non-residential uses; and WHEREAS, subsequent to adoption, the DDSP has been amended periodically, including the 2019 DDSP Amendments which focused on amending the parking standards in the Village Parkway District and Transit-Oriented District; and WHEREAS, recent changes in state law related to Assembly Bill 2097 (AB 2097) prohibit a public agency from imposing or enforcing any minimum automobile parking requirement on any residential, commercial, or other development project, that is located within one-half mile of public transit; and WHEREAS, the proposed DDSP Amendments would bring the DDSP into compliance with AB 2097 and go beyond the requirements of state law to eliminate parking requirements for all new and existing development throughout areas of the DDSP that are outside the one-half mile radius required by AB 2097; 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 DDSP Amendments. 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, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and City of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and Reso. No. 23-10, Item 6.2, Adopted 10/24/2023 Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, parking is not considered an impact under CEQA, therefore, amending the parking standards for the three districts does not result in a CEQA issue; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated October 24, 2023, and incorporated herein by reference, described and analyzed the proposed DDSP Amendments for the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing to consider the proposed DDSP Amendments on October 24, 2023, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all above-referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony to the proposed DDSP Amendments. 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 the amendments to the DDSP based on findings, as set forth in Exhibit A, that the amendments is in the public interest, promotes general health, safety and welfare, and that the DDSP, as so amended, will remain internally consistent. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of October 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Aini, Grier, Thalblum, Tyler, Wright NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ________________________________ Planning Commission Chairperson ATTEST: ___________________________________ Assistant Community Development Director Attachment 2 Reso. No. XX-23, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2023 Page 1 of 7 RESOLUTION NO. XX - 23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLAN TO ELIMINATE PARKING REQUIREMENTS IN THE RETAIL DISTRICT, TRANSIT-ORIENTED DISTRICT AND VILLAGE PARKWAY DISTRICT PLPA-2023-00019 WHEREAS, the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (DDSP) project area is located in the southwestern portion of the City of Dublin (City) and is approximately 284 acres in size. The project area is generally bound by Village Parkway to the east, Interstate 580 to the south, San Ramon Road to the west, and Amador Valley Boulevard to the north; and WHEREAS, on February 1, 2011, the Dublin City Council (City Council) adopted Resolution No. 09-11 approving the DDSP and associated implementation actions. At the same time, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 08-11 certifying the DDSP Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH# 2010022005, incorporated herein by reference). The DDSP EIR evaluated the potential impacts associated with intensifying development in the 284-acre Downtown Dublin area to accommodate additional residential and non-residential uses; and WHEREAS, subsequent to adoption, the DDSP has been amended periodically, including the 2019 DDSP Amendments which focused on amending the parking standards in the Village Parkway District and Transit-Oriented District; and WHEREAS, recent changes in state law related to Assembly Bill 2097 (AB 2097) prohibits a public agency from imposing or enforcing any minimum automobile parking requirement on any residential, commercial, or other development project, that is located within one-half mile of public transit; and WHEREAS, the proposed DDSP Amendments would bring the DDSP into compliance with AB 2097, and go beyond the requirements of state law to eliminate parking requirements for all new and existing development throughout areas of the DDSP that are outside the one-half mile radius required by AB 2097; 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 DDSP Amendments. 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, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and City of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and Page 2 of 7 Reso. No. XX-23, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2023 WHEREAS, parking is not considered an impact under CEQA, therefore, amending the parking standards for the three districts does not result in a CEQA issue; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the proposed DDSP Amendments on October 24, 2023, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, on October 24, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 23- XX recommending that the City Council approve the proposed DDSP Amendments, which Resolution is incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated __________, and incorporated herein by reference, described and analyzed the proposed DDSP Amendments for the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing to consider the proposed DDSP Amendments on _________, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered all above-referenced reports, recommendations, and testimony to the proposed DDSP Amendments. 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 City Council finds that the DDSP Amendments, as set forth below, are in the public interest and will promote general health, safety and welfare, and that the DDSP as amended will remain internally consistent. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the following amendments to the DDSP: Page 3 of 7 Reso. No. XX-23, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2023 Page 55 Section 4.1.4 Retail District Development Standards, Parking Requirements shall be amended to read as follows: PARKING REQUIREMENTS 6 Parking Requirements No parking requirement for new and existing development. No parking requirement for outdoor dining areas. Excessive surface parking is strongly discouraged. Notwithstanding that there are no minimum parking requirements, if the amount of parking provided exceeds the min. standard established by the Dublin Zoning Ordinance Chapter 8.76 by 10 percent, at least one of the following measures shall be incorporated into the surface parking area:  Increase the number of shade trees provided to a ratio of 1 tree per 3 parking spaces;  Divide surface parking areas into at least 2 smaller parking lots divided by a landscaped planter that is at least 10 feet in width (these parking areas may be connected by drive aisles); or  Provide a double row of trees (with shrubs and groundcovers surrounding them) between the sidewalk and surface parking area (where parking lots are permitted near sidewalks). All on-site parking spaces shall be considered “required parking” for the purposes of administering Chapter 8.76 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance unless otherwise determined by the Community Development Director. Notwithstanding the above, the parking requirements contained in the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.76 may be enforced on a project that is located within one-half mile of public transit if it is found that not enforcing these parking requirements would have a substantially negative impacts in accordance with Government Code Section 65863.2. 7 Minimum Bicycle Parking Requirements Residential and Non-Residential bicycle parking requirements and support facilities shall conform to the California Green Building Standards Code. 8 Compact Spaces Up to 35% of vehicle spaces may be compact in parking areas with at least 20 spaces. Compact spaces shall be labeled as “C” or “Compact”. 9 Landscaping Parking lots shall contain a min. of 1 shade tree per 4 parking spaces and have a min. canopy radius of 15 feet at maturity. Each shade tree shall be spaced no more than 40 feet from another tree. Additional accent trees are also allowed within parking lots. A 5 foot wide landscaped buffer is required between sidewalks and parking lots and shall comply with Section 8.76.070.A.19 of the Zoning Ordinance. The minimum tree planter width in parking areas shall be 5 feet. Page 4 of 7 Reso. No. XX-23, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2023 Page 64 and 65 Section 4.2.3 Transit-Oriented District Development Standards, Parking Requirements shall be amended to read as follows: PARKING REQUIREMENTS 5 Bicycle Parking Allowed within individual residential units Allowed within surface parking areas and first floor of underground parking areas Allowed near building entrances (excluding private service entrance) Allowed on private property adjacent to sidewalks Allowed on sidewalks if a clear walking path of at least 6 ft is maintained 6 Parking Requirements No parking requirement for new and existing development. No parking requirement for outdoor dining areas. Excessive surface parking is strongly discouraged. Notwithstanding that there are no minimum parking requirements, if the amount of parking provided exceeds the minimum standard (see row 6) by 10 percent or more:  Residential: 1.5 spaces per unit  Hotel: .85 spaces per room  Office: 2.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area  Retail: As stated in the Dublin Municipal Code At least one of the following measures shall be incorporated into the surface parking area:  Increase the number of shade trees provided to a ratio of 1 tree per 3 parking spaces;  Divide surface parking areas into at least 2 smaller parking lots divided by a landscaped planter that is at least 10 feet in width (these parking areas may be connected by drive aisles); or  Provide a double row of trees (with shrubs and groundcovers surrounding them) between the sidewalk and surface parking area (where parking lots are permitted near sidewalks). All on-site parking spaces shall be considered “required parking” for the purposes of administering Chapter 8.76 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance unless otherwise determined by the Community Development Director. Notwithstanding the above, the parking requirements contained in the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.76 may be enforced on a project that is located within one-half mile of public transit if it is found that not enforcing these parking requirements would have a substantially negative impacts in accordance with Government Code Section 65863.2. 7 Minimum Bicycle Parking Requirements Residential and Non-Residential bicycle parking requirements and support facilities shall conform to the California Green Building Standards Code. 8 Compact Spaces Up to 35% of the vehicle parking spaces may be compact in parking areas with at least 20 spaces Compact spaces shall be labeled as “C” or “Compact” Page 5 of 7 Reso. No. XX-23, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2023 9 Landscaping Parking lots shall contain 1 shade tree per 4 parking spaces and have a minimum canopy radius of 15 feet at maturity. Each shade tree shall be spaced no more than 40 feet from another shade tree. Additional accent trees are also allowed within parking lots. A 5 foot wide landscaped buffer is required between sidewalks and parking lots and shall comply with Section 8.76.070.A.19 of the Zoning Ordinance. The minimum tree planter width in parking areas shall be 5 feet. Page 6 of 7 Reso. No. XX-23, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2023 Page 74 Section 4.3.3 Village Parkway District Development Standards, Parking Requirements shall be amended to read as follows: PARKING REQUIREMENTS 5 Bicycle Parking Allowed within individual residential units. Allowed within surface parking areas and first floor of underground parking areas. Allowed near building entrances (except service entrances). Allowed on private property adjacent to sidewalks. Allowed on sidewalks if a clear walking path of at least 6 ft maintained. 6 Parking Requirements No parking requirement for new and existing development. No parking requirement for outdoor dining areas. Excessive surface parking is strongly discouraged. Notwithstanding that there are no minimum parking requirements, if the amount of parking provided exceeds the minimum standard established by the Dublin Zoning Ordinance Chapter 8.76 by at least 10 percent, at least one of the following measures shall be incorporated into the surface parking area:  Increase the number of shade trees provided to a ratio of 1 tree per 3 parking spaces;  Divide surface parking areas into at least 2 smaller parking lots divided by a landscaped planter that is at least 10 feet in width (these parking areas may be connected by drive aisles); or  Provide a double row of trees (with shrubs and groundcovers surrounding them) between the sidewalk and surface parking area (where parking lots are permitted near sidewalks). All on-site parking spaces shall be considered “required parking” for the purposes of administering Chapter 8.76 of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance unless otherwise determined by the Community Development Director. Notwithstanding the above, the parking requirements contained in the Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 8.76 may be enforced on a project that is located within one-half mile of public transit if it is found that not enforcing these parking requirements would have a substantially negative impacts in accordance with Government Code Section 65863.2. 7 Minimum Bicycle Parking Requirements Residential and Non-Residential bicycle parking requirements and support facilities shall conform to the California Green Building Standards Code. 8 Compact Spaces Up to 35% of vehicle spaces may be compact in parking areas with at least 20 spaces. Compact spaces shall be labeled as “C” or “Compact”. 9 Landscaping Parking lots shall contain 1 shade tree per 4 parking spaces and have a minimum canopy radius of 15 feet at maturity. Each shade tree shall be spaced no more than 40 feet from another shade tree. Additional accent trees are also allowed within parking lots. A 5 foot wide landscaped buffer is required between sidewalks and parking lots and shall comply with Section 8.76.070.A.19 of the Zoning Ordinance. The minimum tree planter width in parking areas shall be 5 feet. Page 7 of 7 Reso. No. XX-23, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2023 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ____day of _____, 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ City Clerk