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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 02262013 - C.80RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Conservation and Development to initiate a General Plan Amendment study, as requested by Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley, for property they own located at 589 Pacifica Avenue in Bay Point, Assessor Parcel Number 098-210-001, to consider change in General Plan land use designation from Single Family Residential – Medium Density (SM) to Multiple Family Residential – Low Density (ML). 2. ACKNOWLEDGE that granting authorization for this request does not imply any support for the application to amend the General Plan, but only that this matter is appropriate for study. FISCAL IMPACT: No impact on the General Fund. If authorization is granted, the applicant will be responsible to pay fees to cover the cost for a General Plan Amendment study. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 02/26/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Patrick Roche (925-674-7807) I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: February 26, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: C. 80 To:Board of Supervisors From:Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation & Development Date:February 26, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:GPA Study authorization for 589 Pacifica Avenue, Bay Point BACKGROUND: The Department of Conservation and Development is in receipt of a letter from Mr. Douglas Simpson, Vice President, Real Estate Development, Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley, for a General Plan Amendment study involving property located at 589 Pacifica Avenue in Bay Point (Assessor Parcel Number 098-210-001). The subject property is a 2.4 acre site that is designated as Single Family Residential – Medium Density (SM) under the Land Use Element Map, Contra Costa County General Plan (2005-2020), and likewise it is zoned under the R-10: Residential District. A copy of the letter from Habitat for Humanity is attached to this Board Order As explained in the letter from Habitat for Humanity, they would like to develop a 23-unit residential townhouse project on the 2.4 acre property. The effective residential density under their proposal would be 11.9 units to the net acre, which means the project would fall within the higher range of the General Plan’s Multiple Family Residential – Low Density (ML) designation. The Multiple Family Residential – Low Density (ML) designation ranges from 7.3 to 11.9 units per net acre. Therefore, a General Plan Amendment to re-designate the property at 589 Pacifica Avenue from the current Single Family Residential – Medium Density (SM) to Multiple Family Residential – Low Density (ML) is necessary to meet Habitat for Humanity’s development objective for a 23-unit townhouse project. Staff believes that the request for a General Plan Amendment study to consider re-designation of the subject property to Multiple Family Residential – Low Density (ML) is reasonable, and recommends the study be authorized. The basis for the staff recommendation is that the subject property, which is underutilized, provides an opportunity site for development of affordable housing within reasonable proximity of the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station. Furthermore, the project proponent, Habitat for Humanity, has successfully developed projects that provide homeownership opportunities for low income households and they have track record in developing affordable housing in Bay Point that achieved multiple goals and objectives of the County General Plan. Authorization of this study, however, does not imply support or endorsement for the project, but that the matter is appropriate for study. A determination to amend the General Plan, as requested, will be subject to the study outcome, public hearings, and the completion of appropriate environmental review of the project. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Not applicable. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS GPA Study Authorization Request Letter from Habitat for Humanity EB/SV General Plan Map Zoning Map PS (Public and Semi-Public) OS (Open Space) SM (Single-Family Residential - Medium Density) SH (Single-Family Residential - High Density) ML (Multiple-Family Residential - Low Density) AL Pacifica Ave Driftwood DrWharf DrJill Ave Powell DrMap Created 2/19/2013by Contra Costa County Department ofConservation and Development, GIS Group30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 9455337:59:41.791N 122:07:03.756WI00.04 0.080.02 Miles This map was created by the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation andDevelopment with data from the Contra Costa County GIS Program. Some base data, primarily City Limits, is derived from the CA State Board of Equalization'stax rate areas. While obligated to use this data the County assumes no responsibility forits accuracy. This map contains copyrighted information and may not be altered. It may be reproduced in its current state if the source is cited. Users of this map agree to read and accept the County of Contra Costa disclaimer of liability for geographic information. ML PS (Public and Semi-Public) OS (Open Space) SM (Single-Family Residential - Medium Density) SH (Single-Family Residential - High Density) ML (Multiple-Family Residential - Low Density) AL Pacifica Ave Driftwood DrWharf DrJill Ave Site Parcels General Plan ML (Multiple Family Residential - Low) SM (Single Family Residential - Medium) AL (Agricultural Lands) SH (Single Family Residential - High) OS (Open Space) PS (Public/Semi-Public) Current General Plan Proposed General Plan GPA Study for 589 Pacifica Ave, Bay Point APN: 098-210-001 APN: 098-210-001 P-1 (Planned Unit) R-6 (Single Family Residential) P-1 (Planned Unit) R-10 (Single Family Residential) A-2 (General Agricultural)Driftwood DrPacifica Ave Wharf DrManuel CtWildes CtRosemarie Pl Jill Ave Map Created 2/19/2013by Contra Costa County Department ofConservation and Development, GIS Group30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA 9455337:59:41.791N 122:07:03.756WI00.03 0.060.015 Miles This map was created by the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation andDevelopment with data from the Contra Costa County GIS Program. Some base data, primarily City Limits, is derived from the CA State Board of Equalization'stax rate areas. While obligated to use this data the County assumes no responsibility forits accuracy. This map contains copyrighted information and may not be altered. It may be reproduced in its current state if the source is cited. Users of this map agree to read and accept the County of Contra Costa disclaimer of liability for geographic information. Current Zoning GPA Study for 589 Pacifica Ave, Bay Point Legend Site ParcelsZoning R-6 (Single Family Residential) R-10 (Single Family Residential) A-2 (General Agricultural) P-1 (Planned Unit) APN: 098-210-001