Report Prepared by: Julie Nelson, Senior Planner, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of Density Bonus #22-01, Initiated by Visionary Homes of California, LLC, on Behalf Evan R. Rahilly and Marlea Massey, Trustees, Property Owners and Approval of Certain Concessions to Development Standards to Allow the Construction of 108-Unit Affordable Apartment Complex at 1808 Parsons Avenue
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the approval of a Regulatory Agreement with Visionary Home Builders of California, Inc., granting certain concessions to development standards to allow the construction of 108-unit affordable apartment complex generally located on the east side of Parsons Avenue, approximately 300 feet south of Yosemite Parkway (Hwy 140) (1808 Parsons Ave).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Finding that the adoption of the Regulatory Agreement is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
B. Approving the Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement with Visionary Home Builders of California, Inc., for the property located at 1808 Parsons Avenue to construct a 108-unit affordable apartment complex; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the agreement.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the request as recommended by Planning Commission and staff; or,
2. Deny the request; or,
3. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by Council; or
4. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be
addressed in City Council motion); or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in City Council motion).
AUTHORITY
California Government Code Sections 65915-65918 (Density Bonus Law) and Merced Municipal Code Section 20.56 - Density Bonus.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
The proposed density bonus to allow the construction of 65 permanent supportive housing unit...
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