Benicia Planning Commission Meeting on Senior Affordable Housing DDA – April 11, 2026

This meeting of the Benicia Planning Commission occurred on April 11, 2026, though the official agenda was published for April 9, 2026. The primary agenda item was consideration of a Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA) for the Benicia Senior Affordable Housing project, which includes two city-owned sites (Scout Site and Senior Center Site) totaling 2.75 acres. The project proposes at least 90 affordable multifamily units for ages 55+, a new Senior Center, a public plaza (Promenade), and parking improvements. The Planning Commission was asked to adopt a resolution recommending approval of the DDA to the City Council for its May 2026 meeting. No transcript or minutes were available; the summary below is based solely on the agenda handout packet.

Discussion Items

• Benicia Senior Affordable Housing DDA: Staff presented the project, which is in preliminary design and would be built and managed by Eden Housing. The DDA sets terms for site development and land disposition, including site maps, a schedule of performance, and housing regulatory agreements. The project implements several General Plan goals (2.1, 2.4, 3.6) and Housing Element goals. CEQA exemptions were cited (sections 15194, 15312, 15332). The recommendation was to approve the resolution for City Council consideration.

Key Outcomes

• No vote or decision is recorded in the agenda handout. Based on the agenda, the Planning Commission was expected to adopt a resolution recommending approval of the DDA. The item is scheduled for City Council in May 2026.

Note: The agenda materials list the meeting date as April 9, 2026, but the user instruction specifies April 11, 2026. This summary uses the instructed date. No public comments or testimony were included in the provided handout packet.