Contra Costa Seeks Higher Fee in Disco Bay
Contra Costa County is seeking developer comments on a draft ordinance that would increase traffic impact fees in the mostly developed area of Discovery Bay to rates similar to those in adjacent zones. Under the proposal, the fee for a single family house would rise more than fourfold from $1,655 per unit to $9,244. The new rate is lower than what the county charges in the adjacent Discovery Bay West Area of Benefit (AOB) at $13,273 per unit and the East County AOB at $9,656 per unit. Full Story
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Livermore Set to Adopt Isabel Station Plan
The Livermore Planning Commission will make its recommendation Tuesday on the final Isabel Neighborhood Specific Plan, a document that will govern the development of an 1,100-acre property adjacent to the planned new BART station in the Interstate 580 median east of Isabel Avenue. The plan envisions up to 4,095 new multi-family housing units along with 2.1 million sq. ft. of commercial and other uses, parks and trails.
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Pleasanton Unveils Fee Overhaul
Pleasanton city staff will present a major development impact fee overhaul during a City Council workshop on Tuesday night. Last restructured in 1998, the city commissioned Economic & Planning Systems to update Pleasanton's capital facility, transportation and affordable housing development impact fee nexus studies. Staff is seeking council direction on new fee amounts and a community outreach plan in preparation for returning in the summer with final ordinances for a vote. Full Story
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El Cerrito Considers Inclusionary Reg
The El Cerrito City Council will consider adopting an inclusionary housing ordinance that would impose, for the first time in this city, a requirement that residential developers set aside a percentage of their units for low income families. The draft ordinance recommended by the city's planning commission requires for-sale residential developers to provide as affordable 12 percent of the project on-site.
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City of Santa Clara officials have delayed any action on raising parks fees for at least two months, according to Deputy City Manager Manuel Pineda., although the remainder of the proposed Municipal Fee update would move ahead on May 8th. Last week, BIA sounded an action alert to its members and other builders in the Mission City due to proposed exorbitant fee increases that would have taken effect on July 1.
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City of San Jose Density Bonus Goes to City Council
The City of San Jose finally sends their draft DBL to the City Council on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The California State Density Bonus Law, Government Code Section 65915, was first enacted in 1979. This legislation was passed to address the state's lack of affordable housing and incentivize its development. By providing incentives for developers to include affordable housing units within their projects, developers are granting increased density for their projects, and allotted other development benefits. Full Story
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BIA Spring Membership Drive Kicks Off Today!
Attention All Members
: The May membership drive begins today. Help the BIA toward our goal of 100 new members, and help yourself through our financial incentives.
Click here
for recruiter incentives. If you'd like to participate, email
membership@biabayarea.org
and we'll send you all the membership drive information, copy/paste emails to help you reach out, a BIA current membership list, and associate member application. Everyone who participates is invited to the New Member Reception on Wednesday, May 30th. We're all in this together.....thanks for investing your time & energy for your BIA!
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Advertising Opportunities Available with the BIA
The BIA now has advertising space available in our Weekly Report and our website! Check out the ad spaces on this edition and click here for advertising rates and information. Our Weekly Report is sent to over 2,300 members. Contact Member Services for pricing and more information.
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Excellence in Home Building Awards
Did you miss our winners list last week?
Download the full list
HERE
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Did your company win a coveted award and would like to purchase another? Visit the event page
HERE.
Last day to order is this Friday, May 4th.
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PWB Paint Night Fundraiser - April 26
Thank you to all those that joined us last week for a fun night painting! Check out a few photos from our event on our Facebook page
HERE.
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SMC - Connect & Succeed with Chinese Homebuyers Workshop
The Sales & Marketing Council and Charis Intercultural Training Corporation present Connect & Succeed with Chinese Homebuyers.
Chinese customers are both newly arriving and already established in our communities. There are important cultural patterns to know so that you can build rapport and trust, communicate effectively, and create successful deals. See the home buying experience with insight into the Chinese culture.
Registration includes continental breakfast, workshop and workbook. Register today HERE!
Registration closes May 11.
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PWB Essentials Drive - April 16 to May 17
The Professional Women in Building annual baby essentials drive going on NOW!
Find a list of wish list items on the event page link below.
Stock Your Stall:
registration to secure your space in the competition is open! Don't wait there are a limited of stalls available.
Check out the event page for full details, donation wish list, registration and sponsorship
HERE
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OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
May 23 - BIA Board of Directors Meeting
June 14 - BRE Board Meeting
June 20 - SMC Board Meeting
June 26 - CHF Hall of Fame
June 27 - #RevelSF Party @ PCBC
June 28 - Gold Nugget Awards @ PCBC
Check out our full calendar on our website
HERE
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Sponsor the 17th Annual Trap Shoot
Sponsor the 17th Annual Trap Shoot today for the Early Bird special with a 5% discount if paid by May 1! Teams can sign up after June 1. This event WILL SELL OUT, so sponsors are guaranteed a team. Event to be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Pleasanton-Livermore Rod & Gun Club!
Click HERE for the sponsorship form.
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