20269 Broadway Housing Development
Meeting
Sonoma, California
Issues you should be concerned about
#1
The proposed plan does not meet the stated housing needs of the City. There are no units set aside for Seniors, who have been identified as the highest priority and, because this housing is for people with extremely low incomes, many teachers and people who form Sonoma's workforce would not qualify for an apartment
# 2
People already living and/or working in Sonoma are not given preference for apartments. Future residents will come from cities and towns throughout the County and beyond
# 3
Through the use of the California Density Bonus Law the developer can override
Sonoma's Development Standards
# 4
The proposed site plan is a stark departure from existing land uses in the Broadway Corridor
# 5
The proposed site plan does not show an adequate noise buffer between the housing development and the residential neighborhood to the West
# 6
There appears to be a reluctance to order an
Environmental Impact Report
Density Bonus
When developers build affordable housing, they can take advantage of the Density Bonus Law. This is a zoning tool allowing them to bypass local zoning ordinances. Density bonuses make it possible to override Sonoma's Development Codes as they relate to density, setbacks, parking, height, quality of building materials, and more.
The Density Bonus Law has been described as profoundly anti-planning because using it can alter important aspects of a town. Sonoma City Codes strive to control sprawl, influence architectural design, and retain this area’s residential character, all the while ensuring the continuation of Sonoma’s historic significance. The developer does not to have to work within standards laid out in our City's Development Codes. Express your concern by contacting any or all of the following:
David Goodison, Planning Director
Phone 707- 938-3681
Contact Planning Commission Members