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Sanchez Library site affordable housing (Housing Element Site 24)

Description

The city is planning affordable housing on the 1.6 acres around the Sanchez Library, with test-fit scenarios of 48–68 units and a decision coming back to council in spring 2027.

Impact summary

This is likely the city's best shot at building 100% affordable housing this cycle, near two schools, senior housing, and a grocery store.

Applicant

Name: City of Pacifica
Address: 1111 Terra Nova BoulevardSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 2
Total mentions: 1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Oct 26, 2026

City Council - Regular Meeting — October 26, 2026

The city is planning affordable housing on the 1.6 acres around the Sanchez Library, with test-fit scenarios of 48–68 units and a decision coming back to council in spring 2027.

Related issues (1)

Affordable housing at the Sanchez Library site

The city's biggest affordable housing opportunity is the land around the Sanchez Library at 1111 Terra Nova Boulevard. Three concepts were shown: 48 to 68 units depending on whether the library stays, a 54-inch storm drain is moved (costing $1.2–$1.9 million), or the library is rebuilt into the project. Council and commissioners leaned toward family housing but want more community input before choosing.

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