Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pacifica public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in development with high priority
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.
Proposed sale of 2212 Beach Boulevard for hotel development
The council approved rezoning and a development agreement for the Crespi housing project — including selling 55 feet of city-owned land at 540 Crespi to the developer. Critics say the city missed a chance to secure more below-market-rate housing under the Surplus Land Act.
Future of 2212 Beach Boulevard
The city is negotiating in closed session to sell its council chambers/storage yard property to a hotel developer. Speakers urged keeping the land public as a town square or wetland, citing coastal erosion and the pier's collapse nearby.
70-Unit Workforce Housing at 930 Oddstad Boulevard
The council approved the final map for the long-planned 70-unit workforce housing project partnered with the school district. The first phase of 45 units includes all 11 required below-market-rate units; timing of phase two depends on financing.
Bay View/Rockaway hillside residence dispute
A proposed 3,180-sq-ft home on a vacant half-acre lot off Bay View Road drew hours of testimony about landslide risk, stormwater runoff, retaining walls and fire-truck access. The council punted the decision to Feb. 23 while conditions get reworked.