TO:
Honorable Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners
THROUGH:
Masa Alkire, Community Development Director
FROM:
Adam Finestone, Planning Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Midyear Status Update on Multi-Family Housing Projects
RECEIVE AND FILE
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission receive and file this report on the status of multi-family housing development projects
BACKGROUND:
When the Planning Commission considered the first round of zoning text amendments to implement programs in the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element in 2025, they raised concerns regarding the elimination of their role as a decision-making body on precise development plans (PDPs), which are required for multi-family housing projects containing six or more units that include affordable housing. Because Planning Commission meetings serve as a way to inform the public of projects under consideration, the Commission was concerned that eliminating their role in the PDP process would reduce public awareness of proposed projects. As such, the Commission requested that staff provide periodic updates on the status of proposed multi-family housing projects. Staff already provides an annual update each spring when it presents the Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APR), and will also be providing semiannual updates in the fall each year moving forward.
DISCUSSION:
The City currently has large multi-family housing projects (those with six or more units) totaling just under 1,600 units either in review or under construction, as demonstrated in Attachment 1 to this report. Projects with a status of “Under Construction” have active demolition, shoring, and/or building permits. Those with a status of “Building Plan Review” have submitted building plans for review by the City. Finally, projects identified as “Preliminary Review” have submitted early-stage design plans for City review. It is at the building plan submi...
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