California Attorney General Rob Bonta spoke in favor of new gun control legislation at a press conference at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Feb. 18, 2022.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Thursday that the city of Encinitas should have approved a permit for a 277-unit housing development and that he will"promptly act to hold the city accountable" if it does not approve a modified version of the project proposal. In a statement, Bonta's office said the city's denial last year of the Encinitas Boulevard Apartments blocked the state's efforts"to increase housing affordability and accessibility" in the city. The statement noted that the city's median home price is more than double the median price statewide.
The project, proposed for the Olivenhain neighborhood, would have included 41 units set aside for lower-income families.Bonta's office said the project should have been approved because state housing laws restrict local governments from denying permits for such projects. In a letter dated Thursday to Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear, Deputy Attorney General Matthew T. Struhar wrote that the project's developer is expected to submit a revised proposal that will set aside 20% of its units for affordable housing, which is about 5% more than originally planned.
There is a fire danger for 900 people living in a fire zone to evacuate. Bonta and HCD don't care about public safety.
The property was upzoned for all low income property. Goodson only wants to build 20% for low income and the rest will be market rate. Why isn't Bonta requiring all low income as promised?
The developer Bonta is supporting: Lilac Hills Ranch developer Randy Goodson’s end run around a SD County Board of Supervisers disapproval of his attempt to place 1,700 homes and 90,000-square-feet of commercial space on agricultural land instead of 110 homes
Leucadia must be pointing and laughing.
Fun fact: In her answer to my California OpenCarry lawsuit, then AG Kamala Harris said the AG does not involve herself in local matters. She lied, of course.