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Dublin City Council Compromises on Dublin Ranch Boarding House

by John M. Zukoski on 2009.03.18   |     Comments

gavelThe Dublin City Council overturned the Planning Commission’s January 27th ruling and unanimously approved Iroonet’s request to allow a boarding house in Dublin Ranch – with one catch. The approval is only good for one year and no more than 6 student boarders and the caretaker’s family will be permitted (for a total of 10 residents). This was a compromise from Iroonet’s original request to have 16 residents and conforms to the Dublin Ranch HOA’s permission to allow 6 student boarders. Iroonet also agreed to address the Planning Commission’s safety related concern to have the caretakers live inside the Dublin Ranch home.

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Topics: Boarding House, City Council

Safety Measures Approved Near John Green Elementary

by John M. Zukoski on 2009.02.17   |     Comments

BN9521_5-FB~Pedestrian-Crossing-Sign-Japan-PostersAs a follow-up to their December 2nd meeting where Councilmember Kate Ann Scholz demanded that additional measures be taken to ensure pedestrian safety near John Green Elementary school, the Dublin City Council met tonight and unanimously approved these additional safety measures:

  1. Install two “School Crossing Ahead” signs and lateral markings in the crosswalks at the intersection of Oak Bluff Lane and North Dublin Ranch Drive.
  2. Paint “Stop” lines in front of the crosswalks at Oak Bluff Lane and North Dublin Ranch Drive to further assist drivers in remembering to stop.
  3. Install “Yield to Pedestrians” signage and two “Stop Ahead” advance warning signs.

The total cost of these safety improvements is $4,500 and will be paid for from the Dublin gas tax fund.

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Topics: City Council, DUSD, Dublin Unified School District, Pedestrian Safety

Dublin's Efforts to Support Recycling Programs

by John M. Zukoski on 2009.02.11   |     Comments

green-dropThe Dublin City Council has been working with Amador Valley Industries and City Staff to create an action plan to improve recycling efforts within Dublin by diverting recyclable materials away from local landfills. The City Council approved this action plan on February 3, 2009 by a unanimous vote of 4 – 0. The scope of the proposed action plan is broad – encompassing businesses, multi-family dwellings, and the local partners like the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD).

Of the proposed 24 action items and strategies, the two most notable were to:

  1. Provide the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) with ongoing funding and one-time grants to promote recycling programs (such as food-scrapping).
  2. Recognize local businesses that divert 75% of their waste away from landfills.

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Topics: City Council, DUSD, Dublin Unified School District, Recycling

Camp Parks / Dublin Crossings Project Update

by John M. Zukoski on 2009.02.03   |     Comments
dublin crossing conceptual

One of Dublin’s next frontiers of development will be on the parcel of Camp Parks property along Dublin Boulevard – directly across from the East Dublin BART Station Transit Village. The Dublin City Council unanimously approved City Staff’s recommendation to:

  1. Submit Requests for Proposal (RFP) to consultants to prepare a Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Camp Parks / Dublin Crossings project.
  2. Form an evaluation committee to review the various proposals received as part of the RFP process.
  3. Create a Task Force to work with the approved consultant to craft the Camp Parks / Dublin Crossings Specific Plan.

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Topics: Camp Parks, City Council, Dublin Crossings