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Monrovia council certifies EIR and approves entitlements for 701 South Myrtle; ordinance introduced
Summary
The council certified the final EIR and approved a general plan amendment, specific plan (PD‑29) and related entitlements for 701 South Myrtle, enabling a five‑story, 204‑unit mixed‑use project with a minimum affordable housing set‑aside; the zoning ordinance was introduced for final adoption at the next meeting.
Mayor Shevlin on Dec. 2 presided over a public hearing that ended with the City Council certifying an environmental impact report and approving entitlements for the 701 South Myrtle specific plan, a 1.61‑acre, five‑story infill project expected to include 204 rental units and ground‑floor commercial space.
Planning Division Manager John Meyer told the council the proposal led to creation of a new planned development designation (PD‑29) and a specific plan to control design and ensure required public‑realm improvements. Under PD‑29 the site’s base density could rise to 105 units per acre only when paired with the specific plan and the affordability requirement. Meyer said the project would provide a minimum of 10% of units for low‑income households plus three additional moderate‑income units and would be limited to a maximum 65‑foot height and five stories.
On environmental review, staff and the city’s CEQA consultant said the draft EIR was circulated for public review and that the final…
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