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Agenda – 6-25-2019 BRECA Steering Committee Meeting

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This month’s BRECA meeting is huge, with 3 guest speakers, one of which is a developer for Bradshaw Apartments. All community members are invited. Come to the meeting and make your voice heard!

 

Below is the agenda for the June 25, 2019 BRECA Meeting.

Agenda
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
BUTTERFIELD-RIVIERA EAST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

June 25, 2019 6:30 pm
Rancho Cordova Library
9845 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Guest Speaker, Rashad Mammadov, from the proposed Bradshaw at Folsom Apartments
    • Will overview plans for apartments and is seeking input from our community.
  3. Guest Speaker, Erin Johansen, from the Hope Cooperative (coming to Tech Center Dr on July 1, 2019)
    • Hope Cooperative Triage Navigator Program assists Sacramento County residents experiencing a mental health crisis, connect with appropriate services.
    • Hope Cooperative Full Service Rehousing Program Case Management program provides case management to individuals and families experiencing homelessness referred through Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance.
    • Hope Cooperative Crisis Respite Center program provides a non-medical alternative to emergency room care for people experiencing a mental health crisis who are not in danger to themselves or others and need to spend time in a safe and calm environment.
  4. Guest Speaker, Theresa Bible – Sacramento Tree Foundation – Update
  5. Approval of Minutes
    • April 2019
    • May 2019
  6. Questions or Comments from the membership / community
  7. Reports
    • Treasurer
    • CORPAC
    • Outreach Committee
      – Free Little Library Update
      – Welcome Packet Distribution Update (Jim)
  8. Old Business:
    • Casa Linda Motel business license – update from Board of Supervisor’s meeting
    • Kinder~Morgan speaker on July 23rd
    • From the floor
  9. New Business
    • Thank You to Volunteers for Mile Marker 12 South of the American River Parkway (our community’s area)
    • Steering Committee Officer Selection for 2019-2020
    • From the floor

Adjourn to next meeting, July 23rd, 2019, 6:30 pm at the Rancho Cordova Library.

Update on the Bradshaw Apartments

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Update 06/30/2019

We had a well attended meeting with the owner/developer. He received a lot of of feedback, and answered all the questions we asked. He’s definitely willing to listen to the community. Please continue to provide your feedback and questions to BRECA.

As a result of some our concerns, there were some proposed revisions which you can download and review.

Updated building plans 1

Updated building plans 2

There is also the possibility of adding a concrete barrier on the north side of the property. It may be similar to this photo.


Finally, we are developing a mailing list for residents that want to stay informed about the latest updates. To take part, send an email to BRECA and let us know. 

The owner of the property will be at the June 25th BRECA meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Cordova Library to hear feedback from the community. This property is located along Folsom Blvd, just west of Bradshaw Road. It’s behind the businesses at 9555 Folsom Blvd.

Artist Rendering

He writes:

The property has been completely redesigned and the buildings have been changed. The current buildings have been designed in a way where we could place them with out the apartments units balconies directly overlooking the houses, most of the units in the current design will preserve the privacy of our single family neighbors. 

We are entitled to 3 deviations from the development standards in addition to complete deviation from parking standards of Sacramento county zoning code.

We have chosen to use the deviations to deviate from: 

  • the height limit of 2 stories in the Folsom Blvd SPA
  • rear yard setback for 2 story building
  • front yard setback of 20 feet

The current design shows for 65 apartment units and 1 managers office. 10% of all the units will be dedicated to low income families, 50% below average median income.

To preserve the privacy of the rear neighbors, we will be planting trees in the rear of the property, in purpose to provide tree screening. The redesign of the buildings and planting trees recommended by our Landscape architect with experience of 30+ years will preserve the privacy of our neighbors in the rear of our property. 

Our number one goal is to provide a design where we would add value to the neighborhood, be able to provide the housing needs of Sacramento county residence, and to be able to bring residents to near by businesses, where they could thrive and open great businesses in the area. As you are aware the Folsom blvd does have a lot of retail commercial properties. We see this property to be a great location for a dense multifamily property, due to it being in very close proximity to light rail station and near retail properties, where the residents could walk to businesses in close proximity. This great foot traffic to near by businesses will bring a lot economic benefits to the retail properties in the area, where they are struggling with vacancies. The single family homes in the rear would have a good secured gated complex in the rear of their property, this would contribute positively to their security and safety, also  beneficial to their homes value. 

Artist Rendering

Download the current building plans.

Download the tree list.

Send your feedback to the BRECA Steering Committee.

 

Starthistle Eradication Saturday June 8th

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When: Saturday June 8th, 9 – 11 am.

Where: Gristmill – Sign in table will be in the Gristmill parking lot. (Entrance off 9513 Mira Del Rio Dr)

Pick up your complimentary water and a snack, sponsored by BRECA.

Please remember to wear sturdy shoes, long pants and gloves, as well as hat and sunscreen.

Please help with removal of this invasive species. Your annual efforts have significantly reduced the spread of star thistle in the Gristmill area. Now is a good time to pull this weed. It pulls out readily and can be tossed back onto the ground. No need to bag it.

Thank you for helping keep Gristmill and the American River Parkway beautiful!