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Council approves Perry Street plan for 62 townhomes, developer to fund community improvements
Summary
The council approved a general-plan amendment, specific-plan amendment and a development agreement to allow a 62-unit townhome development at 21611 Perry Street; developer agreed to community benefits and environmental remediation steps.
The Carson City Council approved on March 4 a set of land-use changes and a development agreement permitting a 62-unit, three-story townhome development at 21611 Perry Street, an approximately 2.8-acre site at the northwest corner of Carson Street and Perry Street.
Why it matters: The approvals convert a site that had previously been entitled for a self-storage project to a higher-density residential use and include community benefits and environmental remediation commitments. Council, staff and the developer said the project will advance housing goals and redevelop a long-troubled parcel.
What the council acted on: The council adopted Resolution No. 25-031 approving an addendum to the Carson 2040 General Plan Update EIR, approved General Plan Amendment No. 2-24 (amending the Corridor Mixed Use designation), Specific Plan Amendment No. 2-24 (Perry Street Specific Plan), and introduced Ordinance No. 25-2506 (amending the development agreement) to implement Development Agreement No. 2-24. Planning Commission had recommended approval on February 11.
Project and community benefits: The proposal calls for 62 townhome units in three stories ranging from about 1,168 to 1,783 square feet, with two-car garages and 26 guest parking spaces. The developer committed to multiple community benefits: $250,000 toward development-impact-related fees or similar obligations; $250,000 for a commercial façade program; a $50,000 development agreement fee; and dedication of approximately 550 square feet to connect a bike path along the Dominguez Channel. The applicant also agreed to remedial and construction approvals from state regulatory agencies (Regional Water Quality Control Board and DTSC) and a DTSC oversight agreement (a prospective ‘‘Clara’’-style agreement) to ensure safe development of the site.
Environmental and regulatory controls: Staff explained the property has a history of environmental issues, deed restrictions and a legacy land-use covenant. The developer told the council that recent studies indicate historic contamination was overstated and that the team will follow required remedial controls and obtain DTSC and water-board clearances before occupancy. Council required final agency clearances as a condition of the approvals.
Public comment and developer commitment: Developer representatives described outreach they conducted with neighbors and pledged additional investments, including youth program grants and façade improvements. Councilmembers praised staff and the developer for working through technical and remedial challenges and for increasing housing supply in a location the council identified for redevelopment.
Outcome: Council voted unanimously to approve the General Plan and Specific Plan amendments, the addendum to the EIR, and to introduce the implementing ordinance and the amended development agreement; staff will return with final documents and the ordinance for second reading and codification.
