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SafetyMan35 t1_j9ta4yy wrote

Reply to Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone by BeagleWrangler

Cheerleading is one of those sports where everyone tends to rally and support everyone else, especially in cheer competitions. Yes, there may be fierce competition for that team that you are evenly matched with and constantly swap victories, but if there is an injury or something tragic, teams don’t matter and they are there to support each other.

Some of the competitions we go to they have special needs teams and the entire arena claps along during the routine and gives a standing ovation.

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Kempeth t1_j9t9nwb wrote

Reply to Baking helped Janie Deegan as she recovered from addiction. Now, she's using her bakery to help others with an "open door hiring policy" by CBSnews

> We have an open door policy, which means that if you're ready, willing, able and enthusiastic about coming to work, we're not going to look at sort of your past situations or gaps on your resume or if you're homeless or if you've been to prison

Sad that this is something noteworthy.

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TV2693 t1_j9szteq wrote

Reply to comment by kippypapa in 95% of Bay Area Cities Lost Zoning Authority: In 105 jurisdictions of the Bay Area, anyone can build any residential projected at any height or density so long as 20% of the units are for low income. by dolphins3

Nice summation. But I have a question, in LA what is generally the cap income for receiving a rent controlled apt or house(does having dependents also factor in)? Also, let's say a six figure income earner wants to live under their means to build wealth. Could they rent in the same property as the lower income folks?

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Job_Stealer t1_j9sthvt wrote

Reply to comment by mtcwby in 95% of Bay Area Cities Lost Zoning Authority: In 105 jurisdictions of the Bay Area, anyone can build any residential projected at any height or density so long as 20% of the units are for low income. by dolphins3

Well yeah, you don't mess with ALUPs or the airport land use commission. That's just dumb and a waste of time. Also, they take so long to respond, sometimes worse than coastal commission. OH and if your project will require a CDP and is within an ALUP area...

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mtcwby t1_j9starr wrote

Reply to comment by Job_Stealer in 95% of Bay Area Cities Lost Zoning Authority: In 105 jurisdictions of the Bay Area, anyone can build any residential projected at any height or density so long as 20% of the units are for low income. by dolphins3

They don't have much of a leg to stand on considering the city it's located in is pro airport and the FAA will flex too. The number of airports we have around the bay is not high and they're an important part of disaster preparedness including wildfires. Dublin can bitch all they want but it's not like that airport just snuck in while they weren't looking.

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mtcwby t1_j9ssywc wrote

Reply to comment by plummbob in 95% of Bay Area Cities Lost Zoning Authority: In 105 jurisdictions of the Bay Area, anyone can build any residential projected at any height or density so long as 20% of the units are for low income. by dolphins3

The market has nothing of that sort. Highrise buildings are still a function of land value. You don't build up until the building footprint cost gets extremely high simply due to cost.

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Job_Stealer t1_j9sstm7 wrote

Reply to 95% of Bay Area Cities Lost Zoning Authority: In 105 jurisdictions of the Bay Area, anyone can build any residential projected at any height or density so long as 20% of the units are for low income. by dolphins3

This title is clickbait. Builder's Remedy just allows for the project to be considered ministerial instead of discretionary, meaning it doesn't need to go to a commission or council hearing.

It still has to go through CEQA if it meets the definition of a project. Also, it may need to go through local planning standards depending on the degree of which the housing element is out of compliance.

Don't get me wrong, still saves headaches for the developer (assuming they can pencil out a project that meets the requirements), but it isn't a playground for them.

Source: I am a CA planner currently updating a housing element.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://abag.ca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2022-10/Builders-Remedy-and-Housing-Elements.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjxnqzj2q39AhWiL0QIHf_8BsUQFnoECBIQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0H3eHVXn2U4ogU7HC9k1uY

https://www.allenmatkins.com/real-ideas/a-developers-guide-to-the-builders-remedy.html

https://www.planetizen.com/news/2022/11/119527-court-ruling-setback-californias-builders-remedy

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mtcwby t1_j9ssoxf wrote

Reply to comment by Job_Stealer in 95% of Bay Area Cities Lost Zoning Authority: In 105 jurisdictions of the Bay Area, anyone can build any residential projected at any height or density so long as 20% of the units are for low income. by dolphins3

I don't think what they did is particularly attractive or inviting but they certainly executed high density housing. The Livermore problem was mostly about trying to expand even farther east and then bitching about the airport where they built houses under the flight pattern.

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Job_Stealer t1_j9srxk4 wrote

Reply to comment by No-Independence828 in 95% of Bay Area Cities Lost Zoning Authority: In 105 jurisdictions of the Bay Area, anyone can build any residential projected at any height or density so long as 20% of the units are for low income. by dolphins3

It's called Builder's Remedy, and it just means the project will be passed ministerially instead of going through a discretionary review. It still has to follow the regulations of the city, which includes height and density. However, developers are aloted 3 density bonuses if they meet the percentage of affordable housing required by the state.

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Job_Stealer t1_j9sropc wrote

Reply to comment by Snoo6435 in 95% of Bay Area Cities Lost Zoning Authority: In 105 jurisdictions of the Bay Area, anyone can build any residential projected at any height or density so long as 20% of the units are for low income. by dolphins3

This comment right here is why as a CA planner, I hate ballot box planning. Non professionals voting on matters that they dont have time to understand that become non caring the moment it gets passed.

This is such a mischaraterization of the current SD land use regulation and general plan that I'm assuming you live somewhere like Chula Vista or Oceanside.

It's not even a referendum. You're referring to an initiative!!!

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Job_Stealer t1_j9sqygh wrote

Reply to comment by ElJamoquio in 95% of Bay Area Cities Lost Zoning Authority: In 105 jurisdictions of the Bay Area, anyone can build any residential projected at any height or density so long as 20% of the units are for low income. by dolphins3

NOooOo ThEy brInG in NoN FaMly OrieNted PeoPle!! (Aka minorities and poor).

I get these comments as a planner so often it just becomes sad.

Also, for some reason, a lot of commenters will say the project itself is financially unfeasible. I bet those people wouldn't even know how to read a simple 10-year pro forma.

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