Council repeals surplus designation for 3800 Taylor Road to pursue civic uses

The Loomis Town Council voted to repeal a resolution that previously declared the WW Mouldings property at 3800 Taylor Road surplus, a procedural step staff said is necessary to clear Housing and Community Development (HCD) restrictions and allow the town to pursue civic uses for the site.

Town staff explained the repeal removes the surplus designation so the town can explore a phased approach for the property: short-term additional parking, a civic structure (possible town hall or joint use facility), or ultimately a passive park. Staff noted that state law and HCD rules require jurisdictions that declare property surplus to first offer it for affordable high-density housing; removing the surplus designation and notifying HCD are steps that allow the town to pursue other civic options.

After public comment asking about the town's intended use, council members moved and approved the consent-item motion to repeal the surplus declaration and to proceed with next steps, including consultant study and possible budget requests for further analysis.