Decide appeal of rejected Point Richmond Shores housing development
In Plain English
Developer Toll Brothers wants to build homes at Point Richmond Shores but the Planning Commission rejected their environmental impact report. The commission found problems with how the project would affect traffic, wildlife, or other environmental concerns. If the appeal succeeds, the housing project moves forward with city approval.
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Votes
Substitute motion · Official minutes
Both parties negotiate in good faith and go through a charette with appropriate mediation and return to the Council in 45 days with the results
3 aye · 4 nay · 1 abstain · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
The council in a divided vote rejected a proposal to have Toll Brothers and project opponents negotiate through a mediated design process before making a final decision on the Point Richmond Shores housing development. Councilmember Rogers had proposed giving both sides 45 days to work through their differences in a structured negotiation called a charrette, but the motion failed 4-3 with Bates, Griffin, Thurmond, and Viramontes voting no. This means the council will proceed directly to decide whether to overturn the Planning Commission's rejection of the project's environmental impact report. The Planning Commission had found problems with how the development would affect traffic and wildlife.
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Motion · Official minutes
Uphold the appeal, certify the EIR and approve related applications for the project with amendments including storm drain assessment, Bay Trail completion, pier assessment, and holdover approval of tentative subdivision map and design review permit until completion of charette by March 10, 2007
5 aye · 3 nay · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted 5-3 to overturn the Planning Commission's rejection and allow Toll Brothers to proceed with their Point Richmond Shores housing development. Councilmembers Butt, McLaughlin, and Rogers opposed the decision, while the majority approved the project with added requirements including storm drain improvements, completion of the Bay Trail, and a pier assessment. The Planning Commission had originally rejected the project's environmental impact report over concerns about traffic and wildlife impacts. The developer must now complete these additional studies and improvements, including a design review process that must finish by March 2007, before construction can begin.
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Point Richmond Shores Project progress report
Point Richmond Shores Design Review Permit
Point Richmond Shores Project - Resolution and Ordinance
Point Richmond Shores residential condominium development
Point Richmond Shores Design Review Permit Amendment