Item 20: Casata Development Agreement

[COSM_Admin]

Consider approval, by motion, authorizing negotiations of a Development Agreement in case PDA-21-05(A) with Casata San Marcos LLC, to amend the Casata Development Agreement, consisting of approximately 30.1 acres, to authorize microhome construction in accordance with the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, on approximately 26.789 acres out of the William Ward Survey, Abstract 467 and the J.M. Veramendi League Survey, Abstract 17 located at 2138 and 2390 Post Rd, and consider the appointment of a Council Committee to review the aforementioned Development Agreement, if desired.

 

[JHughson]

What is staff's opinion on the difference between the two standards? Generally speaking...
Will the suggested change result in a lower standard?

What is our guarantee that this change will result in lower rents? I see that it COULD but how will we know it DID?

Page 452 of the packet, electrical section, Wire type, HUD, General, - (a) and (b) are missing or is it just mis-lettered?
Page 453 Plumbing, Material & Joints, HUD, - appears (1) is missing. Then after (5) numbers (or letters) are missing.
Page 454 Roof Materials / Pitch, HUD, - (a) is missing.
Same for Siding... (a) is missing.

 

[COSM_Admin]

Responses provided by Director of Planning & Development Services:
What is staff's opinion on the difference between the two standards? Generally speaking...
Will the suggested change result in a lower standard?
Staff has not fully analyzed the current proposal – the item on this agenda is to ask City Council if you wish to enter into negotiations. Staff typically does not spend much time with analysis until we get this authorization. A full analysis will be provided to the Committee, if one is appointed, and / or to Council once we are ready for action.

What is our guarantee that this change will result in lower rents? I see that it COULD but how will we know it DID? The rent charged will be determined by the owner at the time units are rented. There is no guarantee.

Page 452 of the packet, electrical section, Wire type, HUD, General, - (a) and (b) are missing or is it just mis-lettered?
Page 453 Plumbing, Material & Joints, HUD, - appears (1) is missing. Then after (5) numbers (or letters) are missing.
Page 454 Roof Materials / Pitch, HUD, - (a) is missing.
Same for Siding... (a) is missing.
This document was provided by the developer and includes excerpts from the federal standards. Staff does not anticipate this document will be included in the final DA.