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Willow Grove developer swap prompts commission to seek special meeting before planning review
Summary
Staff told the commission the Willow Grove affordable‑housing project has selected a different developer for the affordable units; commissioners requested a special public meeting in mid‑April so they can ask questions before the planning commission reviews the project.
Staff informed the Social Services Commission that the Willow Grove development team has selected a new affordable‑housing developer to deliver the project's affordable units and that the change could accelerate the timeline. Because the commission previously made recommendations based on the prior developer's presentation, commissioners asked staff to schedule a special public meeting so the developer can explain the change and answer questions prior to planning commission consideration.
Staff said site plans remain on the same parcel and that the developer expects to continue partnering with Alta Regional for units targeted to people with developmental disabilities, but that more details are best addressed by the developer. "They are further along and... the timeline may be accelerated," staff said.
Commissioners expressed concern about public trust when project partners change mid‑process and supported holding a public session to explain the differences. Staff said it would look for availability in mid‑April to hold a public special meeting and would notify commissioners with dates so they can provide input before the planning commission meeting.
Next steps: staff will coordinate scheduling for a public special meeting with the developer in mid‑April; commissioners indicated they will attend so they can make an informed recommendation when the project goes to planning commission.
