HomeMy WebLinkAboutCP 97-02; Calavera Hills Village L-1; Condo Permit (CP) (15)FROM 8.14.1997 15:10 P. 2
Hofman Planning
Associates
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August 15,1997
Debbie Fountain
City of Carlsbad
Housing and Redevelopment Department
2965 Roosevelt Street, Suite B
Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389
RE: Inclusionary Housing - Calavera Hills, Village L-l
Dear Debbie:
The purpose of this letter is to demonstrate how the Clurman Company's proposed project in
Village L-l of the Calavera Hills Master Plan fulfills the need for affordable housing in
compliance with the requirements of Carlsbad's Housing Element, Inclusionary Ordinance and
the Calavera Hills Master Plan.
The proposed inclusionary housing units within Village L-l are in compliance with Objective 3.2
of the Housing Element which requires the development of housing units suitable to meet the
needs of lower income larger households. This proposed project also complies with the Policy
3.6.a of the Housing Element which requires that 15% of all approved units in any residential
specific plan or qualified subdivision shall be set aside and made available to lower income
households.
As explained in the attached project description, the proposed units are within walking distance
to an existing city park, an existing elementary school and a future junior high school. A future
commercial site would also be located in close proximity to these units. The proposed
inclusionary housing units will also be located near major arterials and public transportation
routes. The affordable units have been located throughout Village L-l and will have a similar
style of architecture so that they will be compatible with the market rate units and will be
developed concurrently with the market rate units. The tentative map and site plan for Village L-
1 shows the location of these units.
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This project is one of the first affordable housing proposals in the Northeast Quadrant of the City
and in the Calavera Hills Master Plan area. It will also provide affordable four bedroom
ownership single family units integrated into a market rate project. At this time the Clurman
Company is not requesting any financial assistance or subsidies from the City, but is reserving
the right to come back to the City to request such assistance if it is determined necessary for the
success of the project.
In closing, the proposed inclusionary units are in compliance with all applicable policies and
programs of the City of Carlsbad's Housing Element, Inclusionary Ordinance as well as the
Calavera Hills Master Plan.
Sincerely,
Mike Howes
cc Chris DeCerbo
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