Hollies Affordable Housing Project CUP Modification

The Hollies Affordable Housing Project in Calexico, California, is seeking a modification to its existing Conditional Use Permit to expand the development by adding ten very low-income dwelling units, increasing the total number of affordable units from fifty-eight to sixty-eight, with the addition of one caretaker’s unit bringing the total to sixty-nine units. This expansion is being pursued under California’s State Density Bonus Law, which permits heightened density and waivers to local development standards in exchange for providing affordable housing. The applicant is requesting specific waivers, including a reduction in required parking spaces from sixty-nine to fifty-nine and exemption from installing electric vehicle charging stations, both justified by the project’s 100% affordable nature and its alignment with state housing goals. The project is located at 801 Imperial Avenue, with the parcel identified by APN 058-346-001, and is governed by local land use authority rather than federal procurement rules. No Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, contract pricing, payment terms, or federal contracting terminology apply, as this is purely a municipal land use and environmental compliance matter. The application has been processed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with the City of Calexico determining eligibility for a categorical exemption under Section 15332 for infill development. Supporting documentation includes a Preliminary Exemption Assessment, an Aerial Vicinity Map, and a Notice of Exemption, all submitted through the CEQAnet portal. The applicant, Riverwalk Imperial LLC represented by Ray Roben, is working with the City’s Planning & Building Department under the oversight of Director Michael Coyne. The project involves no competitive bidding, federal funding, or procurement structure; instead, administrative approval is sought based on state housing laws and environmental review compliance. No contract value, line items, delivery schedules, or federal reporting requirements are applicable, as the action is a land use modification rather than a service or goods procurement. All activities are governed by California’s Public Resources Code and Government Code provisions, with no federal standards, military specifications, or contractor certifications involved.