Sunrise approves development agreement and land transfer for Sunset Strip apartments; developer to build 400 units with workforce set‑aside
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Summary
The commission approved a development agreement for Sunrise Sunset Apartments LLC and a vacant land contract transferring city property at no cost; the developer will construct approximately 400 residential units including workforce housing pegged at 120% AMI and a local 'first‑look' rental preference for Sunrise residents.
The Sunrise City Commission voted 4–0 to approve a development agreement with Sunrise Sunset Apartments LLC for roughly 5.8 acres at the northwest corner of West Sunrise Boulevard and Sunset Strip and to approve a related vacant‑land contract that transfers a parcel the city had acquired to the developer.
City staff said the transfer is part of the incentive package for the project; the city will convey the parcel at no cost to the developer. In return, the developer will build a mixed‑use project with about 400 residential units, parking and first‑floor retail. Staff said one‑third of the units will be designated as workforce housing at 120% of area median income (AMI), and the project includes a ‘first look’ commitment intended to give Sunrise residents and city employees priority access to rental opportunities.
Commissioners questioned what the city receives in exchange for the free parcel; staff and the city attorney said the development agreement secures the developer’s construction commitments, workforce housing set‑aside and the first‑look preference.
Votes and procedure
- Development agreement resolution (12f) approving the agreement with Sunrise Sunset Apartments LLC: Motion by Deputy Mayor Kirch; second by Assistant Deputy Mayor Guzman. Vote: 4–0 (Deputy Mayor Kirch — yes; Assistant Deputy Mayor Guzman — yes; Commissioner LaToya Clark — yes; Mayor Ryan — yes).
- Vacant‑land contract (12g) for city property conveyed to the developer: Motion by Deputy Mayor Kirch; second by Assistant Deputy Mayor Guzman. Vote: 4–0.
What commissioners asked
Commissioners asked whether the land was transferred at no cost (staff confirmed yes), what the developer was providing in return (approximately 400 units, retail and parking), and whether there would be any city‑controlled affordability or other binding commitments (staff pointed to the workforce housing requirement at 120% AMI and the first‑look program). Commissioner Clark asked staff to clarify how the project would incentivize Sunrise residents’ access to units.
Ending: With both the development agreement and the vacant‑land contract approved, staff will proceed to execute the agreements and begin documentation and permitting steps required under the development agreement.