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Developers tack affordable set‑aside into East Bench rezoning for townhomes and condos
Summary
A zoning amendment would convert a small R‑1 island on the East Bench to MU‑3 to accommodate approximately 28 for‑sale townhome and condominium units. Staff said the applicant proposes to dedicate 10% of new units at 80% AMI and must comply with tenant displacement rules and replacement requirements for demolished units.
Staff briefed the council on a proposed zoning map amendment in Council District 6 to reclassify several single‑family parcels near Foothill Drive from R‑1‑7000 to MU‑3. The applicant described plans for approximately 28 for‑sale residential units (about 12 units on the subject parcels), underground parking and right‑of‑way improvements coordinated with a community CIP application; staff said the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval with conditions.
Staff noted code requirements trigger unit replacement for the three demolished three‑bedroom units and that tenant relocation assistance up to $7,200 or relocation into another owner unit at the same rental rate is required. The applicant told the council the project includes an affordable housing community benefit equal to roughly 10% of new units at 80% AMI and offered to coordinate public‑realm improvements. Council members asked about parking, traffic patterns and whether the affordability commitment would be enforceable through a development agreement; staff said those details will be specified before a final decision.
