DATE: February 11, 2016
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Manager
SUBJECT
Title
Request to Amend the La Vista Project Development Agreement by Extending its Term for Five Years and Updating Its Project Schedule - The Project is Located at 28816 Mission Boulevard in eastern Hayward
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission relies on the previously approved environmental documents and recommends to the City Council that it approves amendments to the La Vista Project Development Agreement that extends its term for an additional five years to May 26, 2021, and updates its project schedule, subject to the finding that such amendment is consistent with the General Plan.
Body
SUMMARY
The requested Development Agreement extension and related project schedule adjustment are related primarily to the need to off-haul material transported from the adjacent Garin Vista site related to stabilizing a hillside where a landslide occurred, and due to the stagnant housing market (see request, Attachment II). Staff is supportive of the requested amendments to the La Vista Development Agreement, because there are valid reasons for such amendments, the required findings can be made, and because there are significant public benefits associated with the Development Agreement that should be realized.
BACKGROUND
Overview of History - In July of 2003, the City Council approved the Mission-Garin Annexation Study, which identified development potential of that area, including the La Vista Quarry property. In anticipation of annexation into the City of Hayward, the properties in the study area were prezoned and an annexation application was filed with the Local Agency Formation Commission of Alameda County (LAFCO) in the fall of 2003. The City Council subsequently approved in July of 2005 the 179-unit La Vista Development project, which included a Development Agreement. Th...
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