Magnolias

Project Number

AAE2024-0002 (SR2021-0005), EA2021-0005

Status

Processing Building Permits - The project is in the process of obtaining construction documents/permits.

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Project Information

Description

Magnolias is 100 percent affordable and is processed under State Density Bonus Law and SB330. The project is comprised of 66 deed-restricted units to be developed along Monterey Road west of the Morgan Hill Community Adult School. The project would include 16 studios, 16 one-bedroom units, 17 two-bedroom units, and 17 three-bedroom units. There will be one three-bedroom unit reserved for on-site staff. The project requires approval of a Design Permit.

First Community Housing plans the following unit mix:

1. Twenty-five percent rapid rehousing (RRH) (10 units) and permanent supportive housing (PSH) (7 units);
2. Twenty-five percent extremely low-income units (families earning up to 30% Area Median Income (AMI)) (17 units);
3. Fifty percent reserved for very low-income households earning up to 50 percent AMI (31 units); and,
4. One unit reserved for on-site manager.

The seven PSH units and ten of the ELI units will serve veterans.

To learn more about housing laws and what governs development, visit the City's webpages describing various legislation.

Location

The project site is located at 17965 Monterey Road, west of the Morgan Hill Community Adult School, on approximately 1.5 acres. Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 764-12-006.

City Council Approvals

• Resolution No. 21-017

Planning Commission Approvals

• Resolution No. 21-17 (PDF)
• November 23, 2021, Planning Commission Hearing

Project Plans and Specifications

• Design Amendment Plan Set (PDF)

Environmental Review and Documents

The City of Morgan Hill, as the Lead Agency, has prepared this initial Study for the Magnolias Monterey-First Community Housing project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the regulations and policies of the City of Morgan Hill, California. This proposed project qualifies for exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, Class 32 (In-fill Development).

• Environmental Assessment (PDF)
• Environmental Review Record (PDF)
• Initial Study (PDF)
  • Appendix A - Air Quality and Green House Gas Modeling Results (PDF)
  • Appendix B - Arborist Report (PDF)
  • Appendix C - Geotechnical Investigation (PDF)
  • Appendix D - Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment and Phase 2 Limited Subsurface (PDF)
  • Appendix E - Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment (PDF)
  • Appendix F - Trip Generation and Operations Analysis and VMT Assessment (PDF)

Public Notices

• State Clearinghouse Posting
• County CEQA Declaration (PDF)