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Planning commission approves 36‑unit ‘Redwood Downtown’ project despite parking and sewer concerns
Summary
The Crescent City Planning Commission approved a 36‑unit mixed‑use project (Redwood Downtown) using a state density bonus that reduces parking and grants height/setback concessions; residents raised concerns about parking, deliveries, views and wastewater capacity prior to the 3–0 vote with one recusal.
The Crescent City Planning Commission voted to approve the site plan and architectural design review for the "Redwood Downtown"—a proposed 36‑unit mixed‑use development at 962–964 3rd Street—after public discussion about parking, deliveries and wastewater capacity.
Planner Ethan Lawton presented the staff report, saying the project seeks to use the state density bonus (the 100% affordability component) to exceed local density limits in exchange for deed‑restricted affordable units and to obtain concessions including additional height, reduced rear setbacks and relief from parking requirements. Lawton told commissioners that staff believes the proposal meets state density bonus findings, qualifies for an infill CEQA exemption and recommended approval.
Developer Michael Barr, CEO of Community Systems…
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