05.20.26 Miramonte Affordable Housing Advisory Subcommittee Special Meeting

The City of Soledad's Miramonte Affordable Housing Advisory Subcommittee held a special meeting on May 20, 2026, to review and provide feedback on the Miramonte Affordable Housing Plan, focusing primarily on the phasing plan for a 10-phase market-rate development subject to a 20% inclusionary housing requirement. The discussion centered on ensuring that affordable units, including very low, low, and moderate income categories, are integrated and built concurrently with market-rate units across all phases, with particular attention to senior housing and the inclusion of deed-restricted duplexes and townhomes. Committee members raised concerns about the concentration of senior housing in early phases, the flexibility of unit types and locations, and the risk that later phases might not be built, potentially impacting the delivery of affordable units. The subcommittee emphasized the importance of concurrency, integration, and deed restrictions to guarantee affordability. Public comments highlighted the need for clearer documentation on unit integration, adherence to broader affordability policies beyond the inclusionary housing ordinance, and stronger guarantees in development agreements to ensure construction of affordable units, such as bonds or other financial assurances. The committee also noted ongoing work on infrastructure financing and development impact fees related to the project.