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RESOLUTION NO. 25-2013 ADOPTING THE TOWN OF DANVILLE 2030 GENERAL PLAN WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65300 requires every city and county in California to adopt a comprehensive,
long-term General Plan for its physical development, and further, to periodically update that Plan to reflect current conditions and issues; and WHEREAS, the existing Danville General
Plan was adopted in January 1999 and is now 14 years old; and WHEREAS, significant demographic and physical changes, as well as new legal requirements, have occurred since the Town's
last Plan was updated; and WHEREAS, the Town initiated an update of the General Plan in 2010 to ensure that the Plan remains legally adequate and relevant; and WHEREAS, an update to
the General Plan was also necessary to implement the 2007-2014 Danville Housing Element, which was adopted by the Town in 2009 and which was subsequently certified by the State of California
in 2010 on the condition, in part, that the Town revise its General Plan Map to re-designate at least 7.9 acres of land to allow residential densities of at least 25 units per acre and
at least 1.7 acres of land to allow residential densities of at least 20 units per acre; and WHEREAS, the Town has completed a three-year process of collecting and analyzing data about
Danville, evaluating potential housing opportunity sites to meet the State mandate; and preparing new General Plan text, goals, policies, actions, and maps; and WHEREAS, the public has
participated in this process through more than 20 publicly noticed jointly held study sessions of the Planning Commission and Town Council; and WHEREAS, drafts of each chapter and section
of the Plan were released prior to each Planning Commission and Town Council joint study session for public review and comment; and WHEREAS, a public review Draft General Plan was published
on October 11, 2012; and WHEREAS, the Town mailed over 16,500 postcards to Danville addresses advertising a series of public hearings on the Plan held in November and December 2012 2012
and January 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered testimony and information received at public hearings on November 27 and December 11, 2012 and January 8, January 22, and February 12, 2013,
as well as oral and written reports from Town staff at these meetings; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2013-03 on February 12, 2013, recommending that the
Town Council adopt the 2030 Plan, with certain amendments, including the removal of Housing Opportunity Sites HOS 3, 12 and 21; and WHEREAS, a second Town-wide notice was mailed to 16,500
households announcing a Town Council hearing on the 2030 Plan, Sustainability Action Plan, and Final EIR to be held on March 5,2013; and WHEREAS, during the public hearing held on March
5, 2013, the Town Council provided direction to Town staff to modify the Draft 2030 Plan recommended by the Planning Commission. Those modifications included, but were not limited to:
deletion of the proposed Priority Development Area (PDA); removal of all Housing Opportunity Sites other than HOS 19 and 24A and B; setting the density range for the ResidentialMultifamily-High
Density land use designation at 25-30 units per acre; and, removing references to the Sustainable Communities Strategy currently being developed by ABAG; and WHEREAS, these modifications
and edits were incorporated into a revised draft of the 2030 Plan, titled "Adoption Draft", which was made available for public review on March 12,2013; and WHEREAS, the Town Council
used the public hearings on March 5 and 19, 2013 to solicit additional public feedback and comment on the 2030 Plan; and WHEREAS, prior to acting on this Resolution, the Town Council
approved Resolution No. 23-2013 certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and adopting Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and Resolution No. 24-2013 adopting
a Sustainability Action Plan, which resolutions are hereby incorporated by reference; now therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Danville Town Council that: Section 1. The Town Council finds
that the proposed 2030 Plan conforms to the provisions of the State Government Code for General Plans, as well as the most recent California General Plan Guidelines published by the
Governor's Office of Planning and Research. PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-2013
Section 2. The proposed General Plan Amendment includes updated policies which are in the public interest of the Town of Danville and which will result in General Plan land use designations
which are physically suitable. Section 3. The Town Council declares that it has made a reasonable and good faith effort to consider public comment, and to incorporate revisions to the
Plan which respond to those comments as appropriate. Section 4. The Town Council adopts the Danville 2030 General Plan, consisting of the draft General Plan labeled II Adoption Draft"
and additional changes approved by the Town Council on March 19, 2013, which changes shall be reflected in Exhibit 1 to this resolution. Both the Adoption Draft of the 2030 Plan and
Exhibit 1 are incorporated herein by this reference. Section 5. The Town Council finds that by making the changes in land use designation for the following sites shown below, the Town
will satisfy the Town's minimum RHNA obligation for the 2007-2014 cycle, as mandated by the State of California. HOS# Name Acreage Density 24A Borel (southern portion) 5.00 acres 25-30
dus/acre 24B Borel (northern portion) 2.00 acres 20-25 dus/acre 19 Diablo Gateway -Part 3 3.75 acres 25-30 dus/acre PAGE 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-2013
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on rn 79, UI3 ' by the following vote: AYES: Arnerich, Storer , Doyle, Morgan, Stepper NOES: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT:
None APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY ATTEST: • PAGE 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-2013
Exhibit 1 to Council Resolution 25-2013 adopting the Danville General Plan The following changes are incorporated by reference into the Danville 2030 General Plan "Adoption Draft" published
on March 12, 2013: Title Page: Replace adoption date "placeholder" with "Adopted March 19, 2013" P. 1-1, Column 2, last paragraph, edit fourth sentence as follows: Despite the addition
of more than 3,600+,G00 new homes during the 1990s and slower growth that added just over 300 residents between 2000 and 2010in the last two decades, Danville has retained its reputation
as being one the Bay Area's most desirable communities. P. 1-3, Column 1, last paragraph, edit sentences 3 and 4 as follows: Although this a global concern, it is achieved at locallv.'el
through decisions about how we consume natural reSOtlfCes {especially fossil fuels) and treat our effmonment. Beffig more sustainable means malaag it easier to get around DaffiTille
without a car, and Sustainable methods include a shift toward "greener" building methods, including the use of recycled materials, solar energy, bay-friendly landscaping, and reclaimed
water. P. 1-4, Column 1, last paragraph, delete last sentence as follows: The Resources and IIaZlards Chapter includes a section on Stlstaffiab:iliry, incltlding policies to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions and encourage greener development. P. 1-4, Column 2, last paragraph, delete last sentence as follows: Once Itdopted, the "optional" elements have the sltme legltl weight
ItS the mandated elements. P. 1-7, Column l,first paragraph, edit as follows: Because a A General Plan must balance the views of many constituents and cover thousands of properties.
,there are ffie,itabl, tensions beffieen the goals and policies. For example, the Town seeks to preserve its small town character at the same time it must meet the housing production
targets set by state and regional agencies. One goal suggests preserving things "as is" while the other implies growth and development. The tension between competing goals and policies
is ffiherent ffi all general plans and is part of the dynamic process of planning. Policies in the Danville 2030 Plan have been carefully worded to indicate the degree of discretion
that may be used as each policy is applied ... P. 1-7, Column 2, second paragraph, delete last two sentences as follows: the aspirational policies carry the same weight
as the mandatory policies, there is a greater degfee of flexibility and discretion jn their appl:ication. The wOfd "should" in a sentence can be ffiterpreted in a sirnilaf wit). Exhibit
1,' Additional modifications to Danville 2030 Adoption Draft General Plan adopted March 19, 2013 Page 1
P. 3-5, Column 1, last paragraph, edit second sentence as follows: Zoning for the area should continue to maintain lot sizes in the and 100,000
(R-100) square foot ranges, and new homes should preserve the ambiance of the neighborhood. P. 3-18, Column 1, third paragraph under Subarea "23", edit first sentence as follows: Railroad
Avenue features sites that are occupied by newer,_ automobile oriented shopping centers and groupings of smaller, independent sites whose land use pattern more closely reflects that
seen along Hartz Avenue. P. 3-23, Policy 1.04, edit as follows: Generally guide higher density residential development to locations within convenient walking distance of DOll\TntoWft,
shopping centers, _and public transportation. P. 3-28, Goal 4, edit as follows: Stl5tR-in and e;Enhance Downtown Danville and its environs as the center of town, with a mix of retail,
office, residential, civic, and open space uses. Downtown should be a more vibrant and successful center. with more walkable streets. opportunities to live and work close to public transportation
and shopping. and new housing for persons of all incomes and ages. P. 3-31, italicized text on top of page, edit second sentence as follows: All communities in California are required
by State law to provide for their ffitf-share of regional housing needs. P. 3-31, italicized text on top of page, edit last sentence as follows: The Town is obligated to plan for sufficient
land zoned at sufficient densities to meet its assigned faff share-needs. P. 3-39, column 1, second paragraph under "Description" sub-heading, edit second sentence as follows: The development
of affordable rental housing should be emphasized and encouraged in these areas. P. 3-39, column 2, second paragraph under "Description" sub-heading, edit second sentence as follows:
The development of affordable rental housing should be encouraged faeilitated within these areas. P. 3-40, column 1, top full paragraph on page, edit second sentence as follows: The
development of affordable rental housing should be encouraged faeilitated within these areas. P. 3-46, column 2, first paragraph under "Magee Ranch," edit first sentence as follows:
The undeveloped portion of the Magee Ranch was designated a Special Concern Area in the 2010 General Plan and remains designated as such in the 2030 General Plan. Exhibit 1: Additional
modifications to Donville 2030 Adoption Draft General Plan adopted March 19, 2013 Page 2
P. 3-46, column 2, last paragraph on page, edit first sentence as follows: The Magee Ranch Special Concern Area encompasses 410 nearly 500 acres along the south side of Diablo Road extending
about two miles east from the Green Valley/Diablo Road intersection. P. 3-55, column 2, second full paragraph, edit third sentence as follows: Development on portions of the site specified
for 25-3ill-S units per acre should be no more than 35 feet three stories tall, while .. .. P. 3-59, column 1, last paragraph, edit first sentence as follows: Irnpro v emeats to the
"pl:laHC realm" in other words, the streets, parIES, and other pl:lalic spaces that relliforce the image of Downto\lOn Danville also are important. Public improvements are important
to Downtown Danville. The Town has invested ... P. 3-59, column 2, first full paragraph on page, change "20-year" planning period to "17-year" P. 3-64, column 2, last paragraph on page,
edit second sentence as follows: It currently contains offices a 24,300 sql:lare foot office office auilding constructed in 1979. P. 3-65, column 1, first full paragraph on page, edit
second sentence as follows: The existing office building may continue to operate under this designation al:lt it may not expand. P. 3-65, column 1, second bullet, edit sentence as follows:
Buildings shall generally be limited to a maximum height of 35 feetthree stories. P. 3-72, column 2, final paragraph on page, edit first sentence as follows: One of the Sub-regional
Planning Strategy's goals was that local governments incorporate the subregional objectives and policies into their own general plans. P. 3-73, column 1, merge the first and second paragraphs
under "Forecast" into a single paragraph, and make the following edit to what was formerly the first sentence of the second paragraph: Coordination Cooperation with the County, other
cities, .... P. 3-77, edit Policy 7.08 as follows: Sl:lpport aad pParticipate in regional and sub-regional efforts to improve the jobs-housing balance in the San Francisco Bay Area.
P. 3-80, swap out photo of Doyle House with more current photo Exhibit 1,' Additional modifications to Danville 2030 Adoption Draft General Plan adopted March 19, 2013 Page 3
P. 3-93, column 1, second column, under "California Environmental Quality Act," edit first sentence as follows: The Town will continue to follow all mandated environmental
review procedures as established by the California Environmental Quality Act. P. 3-95, column 1, edit top sentence as follows: A new DBD 12 district will need to be created for high
density (25-3ffi.3 units per acre) multi-family areas, consistent with the General Plan. P. 4-1, column 2, second paragraph, delete first sentence as follows: The 2030 Geaefal Plaa shifts
the focus from CMS to people. P. 4-10, column 2 text box, change title as follows: RedefIning "Level of Setvice" for Non-Regional Routes P. 4-21, column 1 first paragraph, delete second
sentence and edit third sentence as follows: As noted earlier in the General Plan, the Bay Area will experience continued growth through 2035. la Coaffa Costa Couaty, a 17 perceat increase
in households aad a 37 perceat increase in jobs over the aext 20 yeMs is However, tThis growth is not expected to occur evenly across the region Couaty. Areas
such as Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood, and San Ramon are expected to continue growing rapidly while communities such as Danville, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette will grow more slowly. Much
of the ... Footnote: Based oa 2010 2030 forecasts in ABAG Projectioas 2009. P. 4-28, column 2, second paragraph, edit first sentence as follows: The Town's position is that supports
mass transit should only be considered within the 1-680 rightof-way, provided detailed ridership and travel demand studies are completed before the type and route of the transit system
are ftnalized. P. 4-41, column 2, under "California Environmental Quality Act," edit second sentence as follows: The Town will continue to follow all mandated appropriate environmental
review procedures as established by CEQA and its implementing regulations. P. 5-28, column 1, under "Administrative Offices", edit as follows: In 2003, the existing Administrative Offices
were remodeled and expanded. The changes primarily addressed space needs for the Couaty coaffacted police services. Any consideration of Aannexation of developed land on the east side
of Danville could further increase space requirements. Exhibit 1: Additional madifications to Danville 2030 Adoption Draft General Plan adopted March 19, 2013 Page 4
P. 5-37, column 2, under "California Environmental Quality Act," edit first sentence as follows: The Town will continue to follow all mandated appropriltte environmental review procedures
as established by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and its implementing regulations. P. 5-40, column 2, last sentence on page, edit as follows: For example, opportunities
for a river walk lineltr pltrl. Itnd tra:il along San Ramon Creek may be explored. P. 6-51, Policy 33.02, edit first sentence as follows: Stffi'e to reduce Encourage reductions in the
number of residents commuting in and out of Danville by car. P. 6-53 and 6-54, for Policies 34.02 through 34.07, in "Implementation Measure" column, edit as follows: • BAAQMD Air Quality
Management Measures P. 6-54, Policy 34.04, edit as follows: Consistent with CEQA and the measures necessary to mitigate General Plan impacts. R:!;equire sitespecific air quality studies
for future development under the Plan that includes sensitive receptors (such as schools, hospitals, day care centers, or retirement homes) located within a designated buffer area along
Interstate 680. Policy 6-54, Policy 34.06, edit as follows: Consistent with CEQA and the measures necessary to mitigate General Plan impacts. R:!;equire indoor air filtration systems
to reduce particulate concentrations to acceptable levels for projects where there would be a significant cancer risk exposure as defined by BAAQMD. P. 6-57, column 1, under "Development
Review", edit first sentence as follows: The Town's development review process provides a number of opportunities to ensure that proposed projects adequately Itnd permltnently protect
natural resources, permanently protect open space. address potential hazards, and support the Town's sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction goals. P. 6-62, column 1, change title
of first section as follows: BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (BAAQMD) AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT MEASURES P. 6-62, column 1, second paragraph, edit second sentence as follows: For
example, the Town supports the Bay I\rea Air Quality Management District's (BAAQMD) winter ozone program and ensures compliance with state and federal standards for prohibits the iastltHlttion
of wood-burning f!replaces in new homes. Exhibit 1: Additional modifications to Danville 2030 Adoption Draft General Plan adopted March 19, 2013 PageS