HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05RESOLUTION NO. 00-05
FINDING THAT THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON
LAUREL DRIVE AND HARTZ COURT BY THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
TOWN OF DANVILLE
CONFORMS WITH THE DANVILLE 2010 GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the Community Development Agency of the Town of Danville is currently engaged
in negotiations to purchase six contiguous parcels offand located on Laurel Drive and Hartz Court
(APN's 216-102-001, -002, -003, -004, -008, -009); and
WHEREAS, the Agency intends to have the properties redeveloped for seniors affordable homing;
and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65402 requires that the Danville Planning Commission
make a finding that the proposed purchase conforms with the Town's General Plan before the
Agency approves any purchase; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports, recommendations and
testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the Town of Danville finds that the proposed
purchase of property located on Laurel Dtive and Hartz Court by the Community Development
Agency of the Town of Danville conforms with the Danville 2010 General Plan based upon the
following factual fmdings:
1. Policy 1.03 encourages suitable housing for "all age groups within the community." The
redevelopment of this site would provide affordable rental housing for seniors.
2. Policy 1.04 encourages higher density residential development within walking distance of
Downtown. The properties are general planned for multiple family residential-high/medium
density and are in the downtown.
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variety of locations.
4. Policy 4.04 encourages expanding financial resources for affordable housing, including use of
redevelopment funds and bond proceeds. The properties would be purchased using the Agency' s
tax increment funding. Additional financing for construction would likely come from issuance
of bonds by the Agency.
APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a regular meeting on February 8, 2000, by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
Combs, Graham, Hunt, Moran, Osborn, Rapp
Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTEST:
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