Hear appeal of approved 66-unit senior housing project on Macdonald Avenue
In Plain English
A developer received city approval to build affordable senior housing at 300-338 and 400-412 Macdonald Avenue. Someone is appealing that approval, claiming the project doesn't meet design or affordable housing requirements. The city council will review the original approval and decide whether to uphold or overturn it.
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Votes
Deny the appeal
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted with broad support to deny an appeal against approved affordable senior housing at 300-338 and 400-412 Macdonald Avenue, allowing the project to move forward. Someone had challenged the city's original approval of the development, arguing it didn't meet design standards or affordable housing requirements. By rejecting the appeal 6-1, the council upheld its earlier decision to approve the senior housing project. McLaughlin cast the sole dissenting vote, while Marquez abstained and Vice Mayor Viramontes was absent.
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