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Report regarding consideration of a State Density Bonus Law incentive/concession request to reduce minimum parking standards and convert non-habitable space into livable area to render the project with affordable units economically feasible and determination that the project request is categorically exempt from CEQA. (Tony Rozzi, AICP, Chief Planner)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider the applicant's request and make the findings by separate resolution to approve the request under State Density Bonus Law per SSFMC 20.390 and under California Government Code Sections 65915 - 65918.
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BACKGROUND
Previous Entitlement Approval
The Applicant's project was previously approved to construct eight condominium units at 645 Baden Avenue on July 10, 2019 (see report, Attachment 1). The project (P18-0034) proposed two three-story buildings for a total floor area of 12,836 sq. ft. on a 10,500 sq. ft. parcel (FAR of 1.22).
The approved eight units are split between two buildings that are each 6,470 sq. ft. in gross area. The project includes four 3-bedroom/2.5-bath units and four 4-bedroom/3-bath units. Unit sizes range from approximately 1,000 sq. ft. to 1,600 sq. ft. of living space. The site would be served by a one-way driveway that allows entry from Baden Avenue, access to parking in the middle of the site, and exit onto Second Lane.
Affordable Unit Contribution and State Density Bonus Law
The project proposes two units of below market rate housing with six units of market rate housing. The City's inclusionary housing ordinance applies to for-sale units of five units or more and requires a minimum of 15% be inclusionary units. (SSFMC ? 20.380.005(B)(1).) Of the 15% inclusionary units, 50% of those units must be designated for low-income households and 50% must be designated for moderate income households. As applied, 15% of the six units permitted by the base density is equal to a minimum of one af...
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