Summary
The board approved a contested five-story, 57-unit apartment building in Live Oak under state builder's remedy law, which limits local discretion. Four units will be affordable; opponents raised parking, access, and health-and-safety concerns.
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant will pay an affordable housing impact fee or, under the revised condition, record four units as Measure J units subject only to state law.
Future tenants, including four very low- and extremely low-income households, and applicants seeking housing in a constrained market.
Neighbors of the project, organized as Supporters of Reasonable Development for Live Oak, raised concerns about access, parking, and density.
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