| Santa Barbara County, CA | November 7, 2006 Election |
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Workforce Housing on School Land in Eastern Goleta and Hidden ValleyBy Bob NoelCandidate for Board Member; Santa Barbara High School District |
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"Revenue enhancement" has become a mantra at the SB School District. It is code for making money from high-density real estate development on district lands. My view is that the District should have the discipline to live within its means, as the vast majority of school districts do.From an inside view, it has become apparent to me that the planning process regarding these district-owned lands was heavily biased in favor of high-density development. For example, the consulting firm (UniDev, LLC) is guaranteed "a fixed fee equal to 6% of the total development cost for the project(s)." More units mean more money for UniDev-- millions more. Much of UniDev's self-styled "objective analysis" is best understood as marketing. The school district should respect existing densities. It should not force condos and "stacked flats" into neighborhoods of single-family homes. The possibility of a land-swap with the City should be explored. If funds are generated from these lands, they should be put into an irrevocable trust, not a "pork barrel." The earnings from the trust should be earmarked for direct instructional benefits to students. |
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