No. The proposed San Marcos change concerns the order of street dedication and easement release. The documents show no change to the approved 202 residential condominium units.
What the city is deciding
The Planning Commission considered whether to recommend changing Condition C.30 of the North City West tentative subdivision map. The change would allow public street dedications before the city completes action involving the Shubin Lane private street easement.
Before the city accepts the dedication for the overlapping portion of North City Drive, the developer would quitclaim all of its rights to the easement.
Where and who it affects
The condition applies to North City West, west of Twin Oaks Valley Road and north of Discovery Street. The vacant 19.83 acre project includes three lots and 202 residential condominium units, also described as multi family townhomes.
What it could mean for your property
Litigation involving rights related to Shubin Lane is not fully concluded. The city says waiting for its resolution could delay development indefinitely. The amendment would let North City Community Partners comply with the map conditions while litigation continues, allowing North City Drive to be developed and used by the public.
The project must be annexed into four Community Facilities Districts covering police services, lighting and landscape and open space maintenance, fire and paramedic services, and congestion management. Instead of annexation, the developer may pay a fee for each district. These districts can impose special taxes for public facilities or services. The documents do not give dollar amounts.
Before occupancy, the Department of Real Estate must be notified that the project is within a Community Facilities District and subject to special taxes.
A Site Development Plan still requires administrative approval by the Planning Division Director and City Engineer. Before the Final Map is recorded, the City Council must consider the proposed vacation and abandonment of public streets, rights of way, and service easements.
The documents do not state sale prices, HOA terms or construction dates, and the amendment itself would have no fiscal impact.
Questions to ask before you buy or build
- Is the property inside the four listed districts?
- What special taxes would apply?
- Has the Site Development Plan received administrative approval?
- Has the City Council completed the required Final Map actions?
What happens next
The Planning Commission vote from November 2 was not posted when checked on November 5. The City Council would decide whether to amend Condition C.30. The documents provide no council date or instructions for commenting.