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Council waives reading, introduces Ordinance 733 to approve Parcel B PUD for 61 housing units
Summary
The council introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance 733, a planned unit development and tentative subdivision map for a 61-unit infill project (37 small-lot single‑family units and 24 multifamily units) on Orchard Lane, with conditions on affordable units and access to nearby Orchard Lane Park.
The Soledad City Council on Oct. 1 introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance 733, a planned unit development (PUD) and vesting tentative map for “Parcel B,” a 4.5‑acre infill subdivision proposing 61 housing units just east of Orchard Lane and adjacent to Orchard Lane Park.
Planner Adriana presented the PUD proposal, which calls for 37 small‑lot single‑family homes and 24 multifamily units. The developer asked for deviations from standard lot sizes, reduced setbacks and modified on‑site open‑space requirements; staff recommended approval with conditions, including an affordable housing agreement and a required pedestrian access to Orchard Lane Park.
Adriana said the project qualifies for a Class 32 CEQA infill exemption and meets the City’s high‑density General Plan policies. She told the council the project includes a homeowners association to maintain private streets and common facilities and that planners negotiated language to address parking enforcement, emergency vehicle access and CC&Rs before final map recordation.
Architect Randy Russom of RRM Design Group, representing the applicant, described the proposal as a hybrid solution intended to provide starter homes and multifamily rental units in a transition between existing single‑family neighborhoods and higher‑density housing. He said the proposal yields more overall open space across the site than a strictly multifamily option and provides a 4,800‑square‑foot on‑site park plus other private yards.
Council members questioned parking, emergency‑vehicle turning radii and how the affordable units will be phased. Staff said the subdivision will be subject to a final map and improvement plans; an affordable housing agreement will be developed with the city and the Housing Advisory Committee to secure at least 20% affordable units (the developer proposes 12 total: five moderate, seven low/very‑low split to be finalized).
Council voted to introduce and waive reading of the ordinance at first reading; the measure will return at a future meeting for formal adoption after the usual public‑hearing and final‑map process.
Because the item was introduced (first reading/waiver), the council’s action does not yet approve construction: final map recordation, improvement plans, building permits and the affordable housing agreement are required before construction can begin.
