Workforce Housing
1 April 29, 2024
Purpose
● Recruitment & Retention of Staff
○ Enrollment
● Utilization of Closed Schools
● Revenue Generation to Support Maintenance and
Repair of School Facilities
2 Background
12/16/2021 - Board Presentation on Recommendation from the Facilities Task Force
12/15/2022 - Board Approved 85-B, Contract with Education Housing Partners for Feasibility Study
6/8/2023 - Board Presentation and Discussion, Workforce Housing Feasibility 2/29/2024 - Board Presentation on Staff Housing Options and Financing Review
3/28/2024 - Board Approved BR- 1729-F, Initiation of staff housing projectl 4/25/2024 - Board Approved BR- 1739-F, agreement between Education Housing Partners for Phase I of staff housing project.
3 Sample Characteristics
● 2-3 stories
● ~120-150 Units
● Average Unit Size: ~800 sq. ft.
● Parking Ratio: ~1.6 spaces/unit
● Amenities
○ Landscaped Commons
○ Clubhouse
○ BBQ Area
○ Children’s Play Area
○ Dog Run
Illustrative Concept Plan
4 1. Full City Entitlement Process — Longest with No Streamlining a. Requires General Plan amendment and rezoning
b. ~24 months for approvals + California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review
2. AB 2295 Project* — Expedited with Partial Streamlining a. No General Plan amendment or rezoning required
b. ~12 to 15 months for approvals + CEQA review
3. SB 35 + AB 2295 Project* — Most Streamlined
a. No General Plan amendment or rezoning required
b. CEQA exempt
c. ~6 months for approvals
* Eligibility subject to qualifying criteria
Entitlement Process: Three Options
5 ● District will work with Education Housing Partners on Preliminary Due Diligence
● Board to Review and Approve Application to the City
Next Steps
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