On Local Government: Too much of a good thing
by Bob Pinzler Over the last few months, the Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) has focused on obtaining approval of a floor area ratio (FAR) of 1.25 on its property on Prospect in Redondo Beach. This would enable it to build to a density level more than half again as much as already exists there. Those opposed to building their assisted senior living project focused on the scale being too large for the property and the surrounding neighborhoods. Little did we know that the reason for seeking this density was not for the existing project but a new one, which was unknown to the public until this past week. For months, many of us had speculated that the project BCHD had been flogging for years was being abandoned. Several options occurred to us. One that made sense was housing. That was the proposed project offered to the District Board last week. However, a very substantial wrinkle was added to the housing concept: affordability. This is a smart political move for the District because who could oppose affordable housing for seniors? Yet, there is a problem. By offering 100% affordable housing, as their consultant recommends, the District could take advantage of California law and…
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