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.
Auto-generated summary. Source: official agenda documents.
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.
Auto-generated context. Source: official meeting records.
Other motions
Close the public hearing
PassedCommunity Discussion
This discussion was submitted to the City Clerk as part of the public record.
Comments are submitted to the Richmond City Clerk before the meeting. By commenting, you agree to have your name and comment included in the public record.
Similar Discussions
5 related items found by meaning
Consider appeals of approved 155-unit affordable housing project at 5620 Central Avenue
Hear appeal of approved 289-unit affordable housing project near train station
Consider appeal of Planning Commission approval for Easter Hill senior housing project
Review appeal of approved Hilltop Apartment Project design permit
Change land use rules and build 135-unit affordable housing project at former health center
The Story So Far
10 prior discussions on this topic
Approve $1.25 million contract for road striping and street signs
Meeting Minutes
Increase housing authority gutter replacement contract by $322,000 due to hidden damage
Meeting Minutes
Pay $36,000 in overdue landscaping bills for emergency tree removal at public housing
Increase loan to $10.3 million for Civic Center homeless housing project
Receive presentation on banning corporate purchases of residential properties
Hire 13 financial consulting firms to analyze real estate deals and development projects
Increase contract with development advisor by $160,000 for Homekey housing project oversight
Contract with Brightview for landscaping at 2 housing developments