Monday, January 5, 2015
Presiding: Mayor Gayle McLaughlin · Called to order: 6:35 p.m. · 2 items · 1 votes
What happened
- Approved zoning change for Seacliff Drive parcels to allow planned development 5-2 (Beckles, McLaughlin dissenting).
- Approved $18 million bond financing to rehabilitate 156 affordable housing units.
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Zoning(1 item)
Change zoning for undeveloped Seacliff Drive parcels to allow planned development
In Plain English
Several empty lots on Seacliff Drive currently allow only commercial stores or marine industry uses. The city is rezoning them to Planned Area District, which lets developers propose custom projects that mix different uses like housing, retail, and offices. If approved, landowners can submit detailed development plans for city review.
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Votes
adopt Ordinance No. 01-15 N.S.
4 to 2
Housing(1 item)
Approve $18 million bond financing to rehabilitate 156 affordable housing units
In Plain English
The Richmond Housing Authority wants to issue tax-exempt bonds to pay for major repairs at 2 affordable housing complexes. Friendship Manor and Triangle Court together house 156 low-income families. If approved, the city gives formal approval for the bond sale, which helps the housing authority access lower interest rates.
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Votes
close the public hearing
adopt Resolution No. 1-15