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City schedules March 31 conceptual review for 93‑unit multifamily proposal at 6380 Via Real
Summary
Staff announced a conceptual review meeting for a proposed 93-unit condominium development at the former Lagunitas office park, including 12 income-restricted units and a mix of 3- and 4‑bedroom homes; councilors were advised the developer may pursue state density-bonus provisions.
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — The community development director told the council on March 24 that the city will hold a conceptual Architectural Review Board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on March 31 for a proposed multifamily condominium project at 6380 Via Real, the former Lagunitas office park site.
Staff described the application as a 93-unit condominium proposal made up primarily of three- and four-bedroom units; 12 units would be set aside as income-restricted housing (10 at moderate income level and 2 at above-moderate level), with the developer appearing to rely on state density-bonus law to secure concessions or incentives. Community Development Director Nick Bobroft told council members the developer could be willing to offer additional concessions voluntarily, but also noted state density‑bonus rights could limit the city’s negotiating leverage.
Several council members asked whether the conceptual review would be the venue for discussion with the developer about unit mix and the income levels for the restricted units; staff said the review would provide an opportunity to discuss those elements and that the developer may appear to answer questions. The meeting is scheduled to be held in the council chambers and will be open to public comment, staff said.
Why it matters: The project is a major proposed residential development on a site long discussed for reuse; it would increase housing supply and potentially provide affordable units, but the mix and income targeting will be central to council and community review. State density‑bonus law will affect the project’s ministerial and discretionary review path.
