Housing

What's happening

• The Board approved and authorized the Chair to execute a CDBG Capital subrecipient agreement with CAPSLO for $247,794.00 to fund a Home Repair Program.
• The action was determined exempt from CEQA review.

Why it matters

It provides funding to repair homes of low‑income owners, improving safety and housing quality.

Who is affected

How to act

What's happening

• The commission is asked to approve a use permit, architectural control permit, and a below‑market‑rate housing agreement for two three‑story multifamily residential buildings with eight townhome units at 335‑355 Pierce Road.
• The commission is asked to recommend to the City Council approval of a tentative subdivision map and denial of a State Density Bonus Law fee‑concession request.

Why it matters

Approving the permits and BMR agreement will create affordable housing units for low‑income households and shape the neighborhood’s development.

Who is affected

How to act

What's happening

• The commission will consider a resolution covering density‑bonus waivers and CEQA compliance for the Pierce Road project.
• Supporting documents include a project description letter, a CEQA compliance report, and links to mitigation monitoring programs.

Why it matters

Waivers can increase affordable housing units, and CEQA compliance ensures the project meets environmental standards.

Who is affected

How to act