City Council

E. Density Bonus Application for 7660 Garvalia Avenue\nSLSD Design, on behalf of Nick and Jennifer Lee, has submitted a Density Bonus\nApplication pursuant to California Government Code § 65915 ( State Density Bonus\nLaw) for the construction of four duplexes, for atotal of eight residential units, three\nof which will be designated for very low- income households. As part of this\napplication, the applicant is also requesting concessions, for the relief of two\ndevelopment standards ( side yard setback and minimum first floor area) in the Light\nMultiple Residential ( R- 2) zone. The applicant is also proposing to construct two\naccessory dwelling units ( ADUs), however, the ADUs will be reviewed and approved\nadministratively. The subject site is located at 7660 Garvalia Avenue. Per Rosemead\nMunicipal Code Section 17. 84. 140, before a density bonus granted by the City\nCouncil is effective, the developer must execute a density bonus housing agreement\nwith the City. The agreement must be reviewed and approved by the Community\nDevelopment Director prior to City Council approval and the City Council shall\ndirect execution and recordation of the agreement.\nRecommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:\n1. Approve the Density Bonus Application with the two requested concessions.\n2. Direct City staff to execute and record the Affordable Housing Agreement; and\n3. Find that the Project is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Class 32, Section\n15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.