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Council says Mountain Townhomes have full approvals; Landing property begins surplus-land notice process
Summary
Councilmembers reported full approvals for the Mountain Townhomes project and started the surplus-land notice process for the Landing, inviting proposals with a preference for projects including affordable housing.
Councilmembers reported that the Mountain Townhomes development has received final approvals and is expected to begin construction once the developer submits final changes. The city also initiated a surplus-land notice for the property known as the Landing, notifying 361 parties as part of the Surplus Land Act process and seeking proposals.
Why it matters: The Mountain Townhomes approval moves a local housing project toward construction. The Landing is a large, complex parcel whose disposition could shape future housing or commercial development; the Surplus Land Act notice starts a 60-day window for proposals and, if multiple respondents appear, a 90-day negotiation period with preference given to proposals that include at least 25% on-site affordable housing.
Details from council discussion: Councilperson Todd said the Mountain Townhomes received “full approval” and is expected to start work in July after the developer submits final changes. On the Landing, staff said HCD (California Department of Housing and Community Development) was notified under the Surplus Land Act; 361 parties were mailed notice. Interested parties have 60 days to submit proposals; if multiple respondents are acceptable, the city will have a 90-day good-faith negotiation window. Council and staff also discussed site constraints: land-use covenants limit where housing can be built on parts of the site, portions may be restricted to non-residential uses (for example hotel), and geotechnical and grading issues (compaction and steep grades) may increase development costs and could require pump stations for sewer in portions of the parcel. Staff said some respondents may propose phased development—developing a portion first while committing to additional phases later.
Provenance (transcript evidence): topicintro block at 563.87–636.635 (announcement of approvals) topicfinish block at 808.76–874.52496 (discussion of engineering and site constraints).
