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Planning Commission votes 4‑3 to delegate state density‑bonus approvals to planning director, adds reporting safeguards
Summary
After hours of public comment and debate over transparency and tenant protections, the commission adopted a resolution delegating authority to the planning director to make findings for state density bonus projects when no other entitlements are required, with a weekly oral report and a web page for tracking; the measure passed 4‑3.
The Planning Commission voted on Dec. 14 to adopt a resolution delegating administrative authority to the Planning Director to make findings necessary for waivers and concessions under the state density bonus law for projects that do not require additional entitlements. The vote passed 4‑3, with Commissioners Braun, Diamond, Koppel and President Tanner voting aye and Commissioners Ruiz, Imperial and Moore voting no.
Aaron Starr, manager of legislative affairs, told the commission the resolution mirrors SB 423 language and is intended to streamline processing while…
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