Mount Shasta staff report progress on Landing development; affordable-housing partner eyed for east parcel

City staff reported that talks are underway with the Powers Group and Rural Community Housing Development Corporation (Ukiah) about developing the Landing site on Mount Shasta’s east parcel, and that an initial mix of about 40–50 affordable units would be a financeable starting point. Todd (staff) said the developers are also considering higher-density residential and some commercial uses, while the city would use roughly $200,000 of leftover EPA brownfields grant funds to support outreach and early programming.

The presentation described a phased approach: prioritize public input on the East Side parcel, use two to three community meetings to refine programming, and then proceed to site-specific design. Staff said the goal is to produce a plan the majority of residents will support and to position the project for additional state or federal funding.

Staff also discussed financing options, including the possible formation of a Mello-Roos community facilities district to help fund public infrastructure; staff explained that such a district requires site control and a landowner vote and typically levies parcel-level fees over a set period. Councilmembers asked staff to continue outreach and to track whether project proposals can include workforce-eligible housing under HUD/CDBG rules.

The council provided direction to staff to continue public engagement and to keep the body apprised of developer negotiations and funding strategy. No final zoning or land-sale decision was made during this meeting.