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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 06132006 - C.78 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. : ;l. Contra FROM: DENNIS M. BARRY, AICP Costa COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR �:;,. : T� County CO DATE: JUNE 13, 2006 7 SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY, RELATING TO THE RELOCATION OF THE GALE RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL WITHIN THE DOUGHERTY VALLEY SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (COUNTY FILES: GP#06-0003 AND SP#06-0001) (DISTRICT III) SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS 1. AUTHORIZE a combined Specific Plan Amendment and General Plan Amendment study relating to the relocation of the Gale Ranch Middle School within the Dougherty Valley Specific Plan Area. 2. ACKNOWLEDGE that granting authorization for this request does not imply any support for the application'to amend the General Plan and/or Specific Plan, but only that this matter is appropriate for study. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE /RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE /APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ' ACTION OF BO R ON D APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED A:51 OTHER_ VOJF OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND J� UNANIMOUS(ABSENT.ZZg2gi CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN Contact: P. Roche, CDD-AP(925)335-1242 ATTESTE cc: CDD JOHN N, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF Public Works Dept. SUPER IS S AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CAO Clerk of the Board 01 County Counsel BY City of San Ramon ' Town of Danville San Ramon Valley Unified School District C.Truebridge, Shapell Homes B. Olin, Lennar Homes June 13,2006 Board of Supervisors County Files: GP#06-0003 and SP#06-0001 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT None. If authorization is granted the applicant shall pay fees to cover the cost for the combined General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment study. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department is in receipt of a letter from Shapell Homes requesting consideration of a study to amend both the Dougherty Valley Specific Plan and County General Plan for the purposes of relocating the Gale Ranch Middle School from its current location at the intersection of North Gale Ranch Road and Lilac Ridge Road to a new location at the intersection of Bollinger Canyon Road and Monarch Road. See letter from Chris Truebridge, Shapell Homes, dated May 9, 2006, attached as Exhibit "A". The letter from Mr. Truebridge points out that this future middle school campus is now located across from the street from the Coyote Creek Elementary School in a neighborhood that has been impacted by traffic generated by the elementary school. There is a concern that the addition of a middle school campus adjacent to the elementary school will only exacerbate already difficult school- related traffic conditions in the neighborhood. Mr.Truebridge explains in his letter that Shapell Homes has been in discussions with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District about relocating the middle school campus to a new site and they have identified a preferred location at the intersection of Bollinger Canyon Road and Monarch Road, which is presently designated as a site for multi-family residential development within Gale Ranch portion of the Dougherty Valley Specific Plan area. Attached along with letter from Shapell Homes is a May 10, 2006 letter from Robert Kessler, Superintendent, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, expressing the District's support for the Board 'of Supervisors consideration of amendments to the Dougherty Valley Specific Plan and County General Plan for the purpose of relocating the Gale Ranch Middle School site. The amendment proposal requested by Shapell Homes involves replacing the existing middle school site at the intersection of North Gale Ranch Road and Lilac Ridge Road with single family residences, relocating the middle school campus to a new site at the intersection of Bollinger Canyon Road and Monarch Road now designated for multi-family residences, and relocating the multi-family residence to a new location in the southerly portion of Gale Ranch near a roadway called Ivy Springs Road. The proposal from Shapell Homes as stated in their May 91h letter would-not result in a net increase or loss or residential units. The proposal from Shapell Homes requires the Board's consideration of amendments to both the Dougherty Valley Specific Plan and County General Plan. Staff recommends the Board authorize a combined study to amend the Specific Plan and General Plan relating to the relocation of the Gale Ranch Middle School within the Dougherty Valley Specific Plan Area,as requested by Shapell Homes. Staff believes the proposal from Shapell Homes is.merited,and is appropriate for study and future Board consideration. Staff also notes that the City of San Ramon has been consulted on the proposal and they support relocation of the middle school. See letter from Herb Moniz, City Manager, City of San Ramon, dated June 1, 2006, attached as Exhibit"B". Attachments(2) Exhibit"A": 5/9/2006 Letter from Chris Truebridge,President,Shapell Homes,requesting General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment Study relating to relocation of the Gale Ranch Middle School within Dougherty Valley Specific Plan;and, 5/10/2006 Letter from Robert Kessler,Superintendent,SRVUSD Exhibit"B" 6/1/2006 Letter from Herb Moniz,City Manager,City of San Ramon,to Steve Savage,Shapell Homes •G:\Advance Plan ning\adv-plan\GPA Requests\shapellgpasparequestbo061306.doc Exhibit "A": 5/9/2006 Letter from Chris Truebridge, President, Shapell Homes, requesting General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Amendment Study relating to relocation of the Gale Ranch Middle School within Dougherty Valley Specific Plan; and, 5/10/2006 Letter from Robert Kessler, Superintendent, SRVUSD r SHAPELL H O M E S MAY 16 2006 May 9, 2006 Supervisor John Gioia Chairman Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 RE: Dougherty Valley Project Gale Ranch Middle School Relocation Request to Initiate a General Plan Amendment Dear Supervisor Gioia: The San Ramon Valley Unified School District has requested that Shapell relocate the existing approved Gale Ranch Middle School site from it's current location at the intersection of North Gale Ranch Road/Lilac Ridge Road to the Bollinger Canyon Road/Monarch Road intersection. The existing middle school site is located immediately adjacent to the Coyote Creek Elementary School in a neighborhood that is significantly impacted by school related traffic in the mornings and afternoons. The addition of a 1,100 student middle school next to the existing elementary school would result in an unacceptable traffic situation. We strongly believe that the best interests of all stakeholders would be best served by relocating the middle school and to that end we have been working with the school district to find a relocation site. After significant deliberation we believe we have found an appropriate site. In order to accomplish this goal, the County's General Plan and the Dougherty Valley Specific Plan will have to be amended. We respectfully request that the Board of Supervisor's direct staff to.proceed with the analysis of the proposed General Plan Amendment required to relocate the Gale Ranch Middle School site. Time is of the essence since this middle school is scheduled to be open for the 2008 school year, necessitating the initiation of construction in spring 2007. This General Plan Amendment will also require additional County approvals including the replacement of single-family homes on the existing middle school site, the relocation of multi-family units from the new middle school site to a location in the southerly part of Gale Ranch. No net loss or gain of units is contemplated or anticipated. Homes of Quality Since 1955. P.O.Box 361169, 100 North Milpitas Boulevard,Milpitas, California 95035 Phone:408/946-1550 Fax:408/946-9687 Supervisor John Gioia May 9, 2006 Page 2 Enclosed herewith is a check for$750.00,the County's fee for General Plan Feasibility Requests along with Site Map and Table showing the locations of the Gale Ranch parcels involved and the proposed changes to the approved unit counts. Thank you for consideration of this request. Sincerely, SHAPELL HOMES Chris Truebridge President CC: Rob Kessler— SRVUSD Teri Rie - CCCPW Margaret Brown, SRVUSD Dan Coleman—Shapell Homes Dennis.Barry—CCCCDD Sam Worden— Shapell Homes Catherine Kutsuris—CCCCDD Marshall Torre— Shapell Homes Pat Roche—CCCCDD Steve Savage— Shapell Homes Telma Moreia-CCCCDD Joe DuBois- Shapell Homes Aruna Bhat—CCCCDD i NORTH R �a A• N GnM Rid Rd �ny�Qa B CD m �M. p6. ad �e$4tS Figure 1 Hexagon DEVELOPMENT SITES � Transportation Consultants,Inc. Gale Ranch JH D,1Pmj6M%Qeh Pwdllame.&V , 'o�N\ p C6 \ M •N� co coo ol co In N\ \ \ \ \ N ct u \ \ \ Q\ m \ r t7 �.� UNIFjg� o. °oo SAN RAMON VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 6 e 699 Old Orchard Drive, Danville,California 94526 y Robert Kessler,Superintendent y U (925)552-2933 •FAX(925)838-3147 rkessle@srvusd.net • www.srvusd.net May 10, 2006 Supervisor John Goia Chairman, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors 651 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 RE: Gale Ranch Middle School Relocation Dear Supervisor Goia: The San Ramon Valley Unified School District joins with Shapell Homes in requesting that the. Board of Supervisors direct staff to analyze the General Plan Amendment Request to relocate.the existing Gale Ranch Middle School site from its current location adjacent to the Coyote Creek Elementary School to the Bollinger Canyon Road/Monarch Road location. Such a General Plan Amendment would best serve the community interest, especially the students, parents, and Gale Ranch neighbors,by not exacerbating the significant existing traffic congestion associated with the Coyote Creek Elementary School. The Gale Ranch Middle School is scheduled to open in 2008 and therefore, any assistance the Board or its staff can provide to help us meet that schedule would be much appreciated. Sincerely, Zo4beirltKessler Superintendent RK:gh cc: Supervisor Mary N. Peipho Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema Supervisor Federal D. Glover Supervisor Mark DeSalnier Chris Truebridge, Shapell Industries Dennis Barry, CCCCDD Joseph Calabrigo, Town of Danville Herb Moniz,City of San Ramon Exhibit "B" 6/l/2006 Letter from Herb Moniz, City Manager, City of San Ramon, to Steve Savage, Shape!! Homes )tb:jLo 0t; /IJO r uu UJ U �1V1UlNJ Uy�U l "- Saja Rarnori A CITYOF c t * D inN •.. _.. 22221 CnrINniMt1N S,-.NR,\MON.C•Au- umtA94�i A PHUNL: (925)47:-3500 WLu Si t•1: "v%v,tnllr,1in UIL.CLI.'OV ,Tune 1, 2006 Steve Savage Assistant Vice President/Regional Site Development Manager Shapell Industries 100 North Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95.036 SUBJECT: DoLigherty Valley Middle School Site Dear Steve: It is my understanding that you have been working with the San Ramon Valley Uni lied School District on the relocation of the proposed middle school. The current site is located directly across the street from Coyote Creek Elementary, School in a very congested area. The City of San Ramon is in full support of the new proposed Site on the west side ol"Bollinger Canyon Road. 'rhe access to the site is better and it will be served by public transit. If there is anN'thing "c can do to facilitate the relocation- please do not hesitate tc-, a3k. Sincerely, Herb Moniz City Manager :i11NIL. 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