Resolution No. 2016-21 | Zoning Amendment (Z 16-03) Sobrato Apartment Project Transitional Housing Restriction | Adopted 12/01/2016RESOLUTION NO. 2016-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GILROY RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ZONE
CHANGE APPLICATION Z 16-06, TO AMEND THE SOBRATO
APARTMENT PROJECT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT BY REPLACING THE
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING RESTRICTION, INCLUDING A LENGTH -OF -
TENANCY LIMIT, WITH PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ON 45
APARTMENT UNITS LOCATED AT 9369 MONTEREY ROAD.
APPLICATION FILED BY EDEN HOUSING C/O ELIZABETH KUWADA,
22645 GRAND STREET, HAYWARD, CA 94541.
WHEREAS, Eden Housing (the "applicant') submitted an application requesting a
Zone Change Amendment (Z 16-06) to amend the approved Sobrato Apartment Project
planned development by replacing the transitional housing restriction, including a length -of -
tenancy limit, with permanent supportive housing on 45 apartment units located at 9369
Monterey Road; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Gilroy has considered the Zone
Change request (Z 16-06) in accordance with the Gilroy Zoning Ordinance, and other
applicable standards and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Z 16-06 is exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b) (3)
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the
proposed project on August 18, 2016, at which public hearing the Commission considered
the proposed project, staff report dated August 18, 2016, public comments and testimony,
and all other documentation or other evidence received on the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Gilroy
hereby recommends to the City Council approval of Zone Change application Z 16-06,
removing the transitional housing restriction, including a length -of -tenancy limit, with the
following conditions of approval:
1. Within six months of City Council adoption of the zone change approval, the
applicant will be required to enter a new regulatory agreement to ensure that supportive
services are provided to all residents. The new regulatory agreement will also identify
remedies for defaults and include a provision requiring a marketing plan that markets the
units to Gilroy residents.
2. Time Limit. If the applicant does not enter into a new regulatory agreement
within the timeframe specified above, or as extended by City Council, the approval shall be
deemed automatically revoked. Upon application, an extension of time may be granted by
the City Council.
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3. In addition to the onsite resident property manager, the project shall provide
supportive services such as case management and mental health services for residents.
The onsite personnel shall serve as a liaison and work pro -actively with the Gilroy Police
Department to minimize police service calls to the site.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 st day of December 2016 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Rebeca Armendariz; Commissioner Steve Ashford;
Commissioner Tom Fischer; Commissioner Richard Gullen; Vice Chair
Paul Kloecker; Commissioner Kai Lai; Chair Sue Rodriguez
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
RTLIO
Rebecca Tolentino, Secretary
APPROVED: