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Resolution approving 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
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WHEREAS, Hayes Shair, Hien Nguyen, and Oscar Jaojoco ("Applicant") have proposed to construct eight condominium units accommodated by two three-story buildings for a total floor area of 12,836 square feet on a 10,500 square foot parcel (645 Baden Avenue) (collectively referred to as "Project); and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Project (P18-0034) is located within the Downtown Residential Medium (DRM) Zoning District; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant received approval of Design Review (DR18-0017), a Subdivision Map (SA18-0003) and a Minor Use Permit (MUP18-0009) for the Project on July 10, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, the Project was deemed and filed as categorically exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 32, Section 15332 In-Fill Development Project; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant has identified cost challenges due to the COVID-19 Pandemic to construct the project and is seeking relief under the State Density Bonus Law; and
WHEREAS, specifically, the Applicant has requested in writing a new Incentive/Concession to reduce the minimum parking requirements to allow a Project-wide reduction of two (2) parking stalls, and the conversion of the corresponding garage space of approximately 578 square feet into livable square footage over two units; and
WHEREAS, the California State Density Bonus Law provisions allow for additional concessions or incentives that may be granted in order to make units allowed under density provisions financially feasible; and
WHEREAS, under State Density Bonus Law, the Project is eligible for up to three Incentives/Concessions to render the Project, including the affordable units, financially fe...
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