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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., Modifying the Scope of Services for the Objective Design Standards, to Incorporate Single-Family, Duplex, and Triplex Residential Development Types, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $72,085.
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Meeting Date: October 23, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: Gabriela Silva, Associate Planner;
Susan Herbertson, Senior Planner
Phone Number: (310) 253-5736 / (310) 253-5755
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [ ] General Fund: Yes [X] No [ ]
Attachments: Yes [ ] No [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [ ] No [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/17/2023)
Department Approval: Mark E. Muenzer, Planning and Development Director (10/03/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc., for continuation of services for the development of Objective Design Standards for single-family, duplex, and triplex residential development types, in an amount not-to-exceed $72,085.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The development of Objective Design Standards (ODS) for multi-family residential (i.e., four or more attached dwelling units) and mixed-use development types are currently underway in accordance with the Current Planning Division Work Plan. The ODS are one component of strategies intended to streamline the review and approval process for residential and mixed-use development, consistent with the City's goals and objectives related to housing development, while addressing compatibility and maintaining high-quality design.
As the City continues to implement State Laws requiring ministerial review of certain qualifying housing projects, the ODS will ensure compatible, well-designed housing developments where the City no longer has discreti...
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