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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 2008 0319 CC REG ITEM 10ECity CouncV Meeting • w • . S 2 a IF :_...�. MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable City Council /) FROM: David A. Bobardt, Planning Directo;—C/,)� DATE: March 10, 2008 (CC Meeting of 3/19/2008) SUBJECT: Consider the City of Moorpark 2007 General Plan Annual Report Including the Housing Element Progress Report BACKGROUND Government Code Section 65400 requires the planning agency of each local government to provide an annual report on the status of the General Plan and its implementation, including progress in meeting the community's share of regional housing needs, with information concerning City efforts to remove local governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. This annual report must be provided to the City Council, the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1 st of each year, covering activities in the prior calendar year. DISCUSSION STATUS OF GENERAL PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS Land Use Element A comprehensive update to the Land Use Element was adopted in May 1992. A number of substantial amendments have been made to this element since this time. These include the conversion of about 1,000 acres of rural residential designated land to higher residential densities and open space, the adoption or substantial amendment of three (3) Specific Plans (Carlsberg, Downtown, and Moorpark Highlands), and the approval of a voter - initiated City Urban Restriction Boundary (CURB). The Community Development Department has been working on a comprehensive update to this element, along with the Circulation Element, with hearings expected in 2008. Amendments to the Land Use Element Approved in 2007 General Plan Amendment No. 2004 -05 — On July 18, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007 -2611, approving a Land Use Element \\mor_pri_sery \City Share \Community Development \GEN PLANWnnual Report\GP 2007 Report.doc , t oo V Os Honorable City Council March 19, 2008 Page 2 Amendment, at the request of Essex Portfolio, L.P., to redesignate signate the planned land use on 10.57 acres of land from "Specific Plan 9" (80 -120 units on 25 acres) with "School" overlay to "Very-High Density Residential" (up to 2.0 dwelling units per acre). This would permit the construction of two - hundred (200) apartment units on the site, with twenty percent (2.0 %) of the units affordable to very low and low income households. A Development Agreement associated with this General Plan Amendment has not been executed by Essex Portfolio, L.P. Land Use Element Amendment Applications in Process in 2007 that have Completed Pre - Screening ■ General Plan Amendment No. 2007 -01 — On July 31, 2007, 1 Moorpark, LLC (Charles Rim) filed an application to redesignate 48 acres north of Casey Road and west of Walnut Canyon Road, from "Rural Low Density Residential" (1 unit per 5 acres) to "Medium Density Residential" (4 units per acre) to permit the construction of 109 houses. This application was determined to be incomplete and processing awaits submittal of additional information. ■ General Plan Amendment No. 2005 -02 — This request from John C. Chiu is to add a new residential density category to the General Plan which would allow up to 25 units per acre. This density is not currently allowed by the General Plan, as the highest planned density currently allows up to 20 units per acre. This request is part of a request to construct fifty condominium units on a 2- acre site in downtown Moorpark. The application is currently incomplete. Pre - Screening Applications for Land Use Element Amendments City Council Resolution No. 99 -1578 (updated by Resolution No. 2008 -2672 subsequent to the timeframe of this report) requires pre- screening of requests for General Plan amendments, based on adopted criteria, prior to submittal of formal General Plan amendment applications. The following pre- screening application was on file with the City during the timeframe of this report: • PS 2007 -01 — On November 26, 2007, Lenny Dykstra filed an application to allow a Floor Area Ratio of 1.0 on land designated for General Commercial uses. This pre- screening application was later withdrawn. Circulation Element An updated General Plan Circulation Element was adopted in May 1992. Further analysis of circulation system alternatives continued in 1999 with the approval of Specific Plan No. 2. The adoption of Specific Plan No. 2 included a circulation system amendment to allow for the construction of an extension of Spring Road, to function as a connecting arterial between Los Angeles Avenue and Walnut Canyon Road, through the central portion of the City, establishing an additional north /south corridor. Specific Plan No. 2 also includes right -of -way reservations for the SR -23 and SR -118 arterials across the project site. =00089 Honorable City Council March 19, 2008 Page 3 The city -wide equestrian and bicycle trails were expanded by the adoption of a Class 1 and Class 2 bicycle trail within Specific Plan No. 2, and the addition of a segment of the city -wide and regional connection of equestrian trails to serve the northern portion of the community. Modification No. 2 to Tract 4928 (Toll Brothers), approved in 1999, included an alignment alteration to provide an expanded "C" Street (now Championship Drive) right -of -way which includes an equestrianlmuiti -use trail alignment. Measure "S ", adopted by the voters of the City of Moorpark in January 1999, restricted the future e-1stern extension of Broadway to sen /e circulation needs of potential agricultural, open space, or recreational uses in the portion of the planning area northeast of the City limits. City staff is currently studying potential future alignments and appropriate improvements for the SR -23 Bypass and SR -118 Bypass currently included on the Highway Network map in the Circulation Element. These are being considered in a comprehensive update to Circulation Element currently under preparation. Amendments to the Circulation Element Approved in 2007 None. Circulation Element Amendment Applications in Process in 2007 that have Completed Pre - Screening None. Pre - Screening Applications for Circulation Element Amendments None. Noise Element The Noise Element was amended in 1998, satisfying Implementation Measure No. 2 in the Land Use Element that required an update of the Noise Element to reflect the City's land use and circulation plans. A Noise Ordinance was also adopted. Amendments to the Noise Element Approved in 2007 None. Noise Element Amendment Applications in Process in 2007 that have Completed Pre - Screening None. Pre - Screening Applications for Noise Element Amendments None. Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation (OSCAR) Element The OSCAR Element is a combined element, meeting State mandates for an Open Space Element and Conservation Element, and providing an optional Recreation Element. The City adopted the OSCAR Element in August 1986. 00090 Honorable City Council March 19, 2008 Page 4 In 1996, the City Council approved a contract with a consultant to prepare an updated OSCAR Element. A final draft was prepared, received staff review and was anticipated to go to public hearing late in 1999. However, due to the adoption of a Voter Initiative; Measure "S ", several areas of the OSCAR Element have required revision. The Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission held a joint worksl-lop on the draft element in May 2000. The Parks and Recreation Commission gave further review to the document in July 2.000. The rewritten element was discussed at public workshops before the Planning Commission in June and August 2.001. Hearings were I -fl` by the Maiming Cornrnission irl September 2001. In October 2001, th, City: Council considered the draft element and referred it to an ad -hoc committee for further study. In 2007, this assignment was transferred to the Community and Economic Development (standing) Committee. The element is presently being redrafted by staff. The update will include goals and policies on stormwater quality to address National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) issues, as well as goals and policies related to the reduction of greenhouse gases. Amendments to the Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element Approved in 2007 None. Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element Amendment Applications in Process in 2007 that have Completed Pre - Screening None. Pre - Screening Applications for Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element Amendments None. Safety Element The Safety Element was approved in April 2001. This update includes information and environmental studies related to the West Simi Valley Alquist - Priolo Zone. The adopted Safety Element includes the most recent information on earthquake faults, including identification of active faults and policies on setbacks and development constraints. Amendments to the Safety Element Approved in 2007 None. Safety Element Amendment Applications in Process in 2007 that have Completed Pre - Screening None. Pre - Screening Applications for Safety Element Amendments None. 00091 Honorable City Council March 19, 2008 Page 5 E-loaasing Element The current Housing Element was approved by the City in December 2.001, and subsequently certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. The City's progress to date in implementing the Housing Element is discussed below. The City is preparing an updated Housing Element to meet new housing needs targets for 2006 -2014. HCD is also expected to release a new annual report format for cities to follow later this year. Future annual reports will be prepared in accordance with any adopted requirements. Amendments to the Housing Element Approved in 2007 None. Housing Element Amendment Applications in Process in 2007 that have Completed Pre - Screening None. Pre - Screening Applications for Housing Element Amendments None. Progress in Implementing the Housing Element, Including Meeting the Local Share of the Regional Housing Needs Share of Regional Housing Needs - The City's fair share for affordable housing units under the 2006 -2014 Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) requirements is shown in Table 1. A new Housing Element that addresses this RHNA is due on June 30, 2008. TABLE 1: LOCAL SHARE OF REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS Progress in Meeting Local Share - Table 2 shows new housing units completed since January 1, 2006. This table includes the number of units affordable by households with incomes categorized as Very Low (less than 50 percent of County median income), Low (50 -80 percent of County median income), Moderate (80 -120 percent of County median income), or High (greater than 120 percent of County median income), based on estimated original sales or rental price. Units affordable to very-low and low- income 0009 2006 -2014 RHNA Income Group Number Percentage Very Low 363 22.4% Low 292 18.1% Moderate 335 20.7% High 627 38.8% TOTAL 1,617 100.0% Progress in Meeting Local Share - Table 2 shows new housing units completed since January 1, 2006. This table includes the number of units affordable by households with incomes categorized as Very Low (less than 50 percent of County median income), Low (50 -80 percent of County median income), Moderate (80 -120 percent of County median income), or High (greater than 120 percent of County median income), based on estimated original sales or rental price. Units affordable to very-low and low- income 0009 Honorable City Council March 19, 2008 Page 6 residents were all secured through development agreements with the City. Moderate income units include both market rate units and units with rents or sales prices restricted by development agreements. It should be noted that in this RHNA reporting period, the City lost 37 rental units affordable to very low income households as the terms of the bond financing for an apartment project allowed these units to convert to market rate in September 2007. TABLE 2: NEW HOUSING UNITS COMPLETED JANUARY 2006 — DECEMBER 2007 Tract Map No. /(Project Name) Affordabilit Very Low Low Mod. High Total Tr. 4928 (Country Club Est.) - - - 40 40 Tr. 5045 (Moorpark Highlands) - 3 9 211 223 Tr. 5187/5405 (Meridian Hills) - - - 58 58 Tr. 5133 (Canterbury Lane) - 2 - 22 24 Miscellaneous Units (Including 2 "d Dwellings) 4 32 3 8 11 Units Lost - - ( -4) - (4) Total Units Completed 2006 -2014 Draft RHNA Share (% Draft RHNA Share Met) 0 363 (0.0 %) 5 292 (1.7 %) 8 335 (2.4 %) 339 627 (54.1%) 352 1,617 (21.8 %) Table 3 shows units in various stages of construction (from site grading to final details) at the end of the reporting year. William Lyon Homes has stopped construction on Tract 5187/5405 and sold the unbuilt graded lots. Shea Homes had been waiting for the results of a floodplain determination to proceed further with Tract 5133, and now appears ready to resume construction. TABLE 3: NEW HOUSING UNITS UNDER CONSTRUCTION DECEMBER 31. 2007 Tract Map No. /(Project Name) Expected Affordability Very Low Low Mod. High Total Tr. 4928 (Country Club Est.) - - - 12 12 Tr. 5045 (Moorpark Highlands) - 22 68 239 329 Tr. 5187/5405 (Meridian Hills) 4 4 9 190 207 Er-5133 (Canterbury Lane) - 6 - 47 53 its to be Built 4 32 77 488 601 00 093 Honorable City Council March 19, 2.008 Page 7 Table 4 shows residential projects that have been approved but are not yet under construction, with expected affordability by household income. TABLE 4: APPROVED RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS NOT UNDER CONSTRUCTION Tract Units Applicant Expected Inc. Category Served 5053 and 284 Pacific 262 High (Market Rate) plus 22 Low plus !"904" Con- lrrlunities fer=n for 11.)' Very Lov., 5130 110 Moorpark 150 110 High (Market Rate) plus 7 Low and 5 LLC Very Low off -site 5425 102 _ Shea Homes 82 High (Market Rate) plus 5 Moderate, 9 Low, and 6 Very Low 5347 21 Birdsall High (Market Rate) plus 1 Low and 1 Very Low off -site 5463 _ 49 Toll Brothers 49 High (Market Rate) plus 4 Low and 4 Very Low off -site 5464 ** 29 (net) Toll Brothers 36 High (Market Rate) plus 2 Low and 2 Very Low off -site - 200 Essex Property 160 Moderate (Market and Restricted plus Trust 24 Low and 16 Very Low Total 795 - - * Pacific Communities is working on a redesign to I entative I racts bUb3 and b2U4 that would increase the number of homes and change the type of project. If this is pursued, a new application will be required. ** Toll Brothers has indicated that it is no longer intending to build Tentative Tract 5464. City Efforts to Remove Governmental Constraints to the Maintenance Improvement, and Development of Housing - The City of Moorpark has taken the following steps in recent years to remove governmental constraints that hinder the development of affordable housing units: 1. Continued implementation of the City's General Plan, as discussed previously in this report. 2. Continued processing of development agreements and other entitlements with inclusionary affordable housing components. 3. Continued revisions to the Zoning Ordinance to allow more flexibility in affordable housing projects. 4. Compliance with the affordable housing provisions of the Community Redevelopment Law. 5. Use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for housing services in lower income neighborhoods. 00094 Honorable City Council March 19, 2008 Page 8 6. Provision of priority processing to pi- ojects that include; affordability components. 1. Support of changes in planned land uses frorn non - residential to residential uses with high to very-high densities to provide affordable housing. 8. Support of upz� ;ping of land planned for lower residential densities to provide affordable housing. 9. Support of density bonuses for residential projects that provide an affordability con iponent within the project. 10. Preparation and adoption of an amendment to Second Unit Ordinance to make permits for second units ministerial in compliance with AB 1866. 11. Participation in mobile home park revenue bond financing to provide for reserved spaces and affordable rents for very low income households. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 1. Receive and file the report. 2. Direct staff to forward a copy of this report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Ventura County Planning Division. -00095