Consideration of a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Program

Expressed support on behalf of the Montrose Shopping Park Association for transferring development potential away from shopping park parking lots to preserve parking and community events.

Cautioned against high-density development encroaching on established neighborhoods and urged careful preservation of community character.

Expressed confusion over the scope of the TDR item relative to parking lots and raised concerns about luxury apartment development versus ownership housing.

Criticized the lack of public outreach on the TDR proposal and asked for clarity regarding housing element inventory numbers.

Argued against the city giving up control of its parcels and expressed opposition to increased density and heights.

Questioned the monetization of public parking lots and called for prioritizing open space and exploring alternative development sites like golf courses.

Voiced strong support for the TDR program as a smart tool to increase housing production near transit corridors.

Praised outgoing Community Development Director Bradley Calvert and supported exploring revenue-generating options like TDR that avoid local tax increases.

Shared historical experience with TDR projects in Los Angeles but cautioned that the staff report was vague and primarily benefited developers.