Agenda - City of Santa Monica

ATTACHMENT B
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FINDINGS
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FINDINGS
1. The proposed Development Agreement is consistent with the objectives, policies,
general land uses and programs specified in the general plan and any applicable
specific plan, in that consistent with LUCE Policy D7.1 of the Downtown District,
the proposed mixed-use project balances a br oad mix of uses that creates
dynamic activity in both the daytime and evening hours including retail and highdensity
residential uses in the Downtown. C onsistent with Policy D7.2, the
project encourages local-serving uses that are an i ntegral part of complete
neighborhoods and support an overall trip reduction strategy. The proposed
project is also consistent with Policy D8.7 in that it encourages mixed-use
developments to have active ground floor uses that face the boulevard with
residential uses located on the upper floors. The implementation of a
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan in efforts to reduce vehicle
trips in the area and reduce associated parking demand is consistent with LUCE
Circulation Policy T19.2 which seeks appropriate TDM requirements for new
development. F urthermore, the project is consistent with LUCE’s overall land
use policies by providing community benefits for the area, including but not
limited to, additional affordable housing units exceeding AHPP requirements, a
variety of contributions to support area improvements, construction of a LE ED
Gold certified building including solar panels and EV charging stub-outs, and a
local hiring provision..
2. The proposed Development Agreement is compatible with the uses authorized in
the district in which the real property is located, in that the subject property is
located in the Downtown BSC-4 District that permits multi-family dwelling units
and commercial uses. The proposed Development agreement is consistent with
LUCE Policy D7.1 of the Downtown District in that the proposed mixed-use
project balances a broad mix of uses that creates dynamic activity in both the
daytime and evening hours including retail and high-density residential uses in
the Downtown. Consistent with Policy D7.2 the project encourages local-serving
uses that are an integral part of complete neighborhoods and support an overall
trip reduction strategy. The proposed TDM plan seeks to reduce the overall
parking demand and vehicular trips within the area by providing bicycle facilities
for residents and employees, and provisions for transit subsidies for commercial
employees.
3. The proposed Development Agreement is in conformity with the public necessity,
public convenience, general welfare, and good land use practices, in that it
allows for the redevelopment of existing, underutilize properties with a mixed-use
project that is compliant with the new Land and Use Circulation Element vision
for the area. The proposed project provides 53 new residential units and w ill
feature a neighborhood serving commercial use, and would provide community
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