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Commission recommends approval of 73‑unit 100% affordable PUD at 6600 Third Street
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a planned unit development at 6600 Third Street to construct a 73‑unit, 100% affordable project for homeless individuals and families (32 studios, 33 two-bed, 8 three‑bed), with the Redevelopment Agency as lender and a special use district proposed to allow increased density.
Planning staff presented a proposed Planned Unit Development (case 2008.111CTZ) at 6600 Third Street that would demolish an existing two‑story motel and parking and construct a five‑story (four plus basement) building containing 73 dwelling units intended as 100% affordable housing for homeless individuals and families. The unit mix described by staff includes approximately 32 studios, 33 two‑bedroom units and 8 three‑bedroom units. The Redevelopment Agency would be the project lender, own the land and provide project oversight; the sponsorship and design work included Providence Foundation and Citizens Housing with design by David Baker’s office.
Staff also described proposed revisions to the motion that increase the minimum BMR standard to 15% and a redevelopment agency‑requested provision to allow subordination of affordable units in redevelopment project areas if financially necessary. Michael Simmons, the project manager, and architect David Baker presented the design, which includes a landscaped courtyard, bicycle parking, 21 basement car spaces and ground‑floor service space. The Department of Human Services was identified as providing rent subsidies for residents under local operating support programs.
Public comment included a nearby resident, Abel Herrera, who urged care on air‑quality and traffic analyses, noting an earlier planning appeal had been denied. Commissioners asked questions about transit access (the site is directly on the T line) and relocation of existing residential hotel residents; staff and sponsor representatives said most occupants had been relocated under state relocation law with relocation assistance and that the project would provide certificate of preference for some affected households.
Commissioners praised the project’s design, transit orientation and unit mix; a motion to approve the PUD and forward the special use district and rezoning components as appropriate was moved and approved by the commission. Staff recorded a favorable vote and the commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors where the SUD ordinance and reclassification will be considered.
