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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2006 0118 CC REG ITEM 10MITEM 10- M . 14 PA R r ounr.;l+ Meetinc MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable City Council FROM: Barry K. Hogan, Community Development Directo Prepared By: Laura Stringer, Administrative Se is s Manager 7 DATE: January 3, 2006 (CC Meeting of 1118/2006) SUBJECT: Consider Report of Annual Development Agreement Review, Established in Connection with Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2, a Master Planned Community, Located East of Walnut Canyon Road and North of Charles Street, on the Application of Pardee Homes BACKGROUND: Government Code Section 65864 and City of Moorpark Municipal Code Section 15.40 provide for Development Agreements between the City and property owners in connection with proposed plans of development for specific properties. Development Agreements are designed to strengthen the planning process, to provide developers some certainty in the development process and to assure development in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. On October 6, 1999, the Moorpark City Council adopted Ordinance No. 263 (effective November 5, 1999), approving a Development Agreement between the City of Moorpark and Fountainwood Agoura (Morrison - Fountainwood- Agoura). The agreement was approved in connection with Moorpark Highlands Specific Plan No. 2; a 445 -acre, master planned community, located east of Walnut Canyon Road and north of Charles Street. The agreement remains in full force and effect for twenty (20) years from the operative date of the agreement (until November 5, 2019), or until the close of escrow on the initial sale of the last Affordable Housing Unit, whichever occurs last. Provisions of the agreement require an annual review and report to the City Council on the status of completion of all aspects of the agreement. The 2004 annual review was completed on January 5, 2005. Pardee Homes (successor in title) has submitted the necessary application form, related materials, and fee /deposit for the 2005 annual review. The Community Development Director has reviewed the submitted information and the project status and provides the following report. \\Mor_pri_sery \City Share \Community Development\ADMIMHGMTS\D A\1998 -01 Pardee\agenda reports \cc 06_0118.doc 000113 Honorable City Council January 18, 2006 Page 2 DISCUSSION: Current Project Status The following aspects of Specific Plan No. 2 were completed since the last Development Agreement Annual review: • RPD and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) applications for Planning Areas 5, 8 and 9 were approved by City Council on April 6, 2005. • The Implementation Plan was approved by City Council on April 20, 2005. • Rough grading plans and all utility, street and storm drain improvement plans have been approved and the majority of this construction has been completed. • An agreement with Moorpark Unified School District was reached on November 18, 2005. • Street names were approved on September 21, 2005. • Final Maps for Tract No. 5045 -1, -2 and -3 were approved by City Council on October 5, 2005 and were recorded on December 22, 2005. • Model Homes for Planning Areas 1 and 4 were approved and construction is nearly complete. Grand opening is tentatively scheduled for January 21, 2006. • Model Homes for Planning Areas 2 and 3 were approved and construction is expected to begin January 30, 2006, with anticipated completion in June 2006. • The fine grading /site plan for Planning Area 4 has been approved and the fine grading /site plan for Planning Area 1 is in final review. • The Affordable Housing Purchase and Sale Agreement has been completed and submitted to Pardee for signature. The following aspects of Specific Plan No. 2 are currently underway: • The off -site Spring Road wall plans are being prepared for conceptual review by staff prior to final review by City Council. Pardee is in the process of acquiring rights -of -entry from affected property owners' to construct the wall. Staff will be working with Pardee to address property owner questions. • Final Maps for Tract No. 5045 -4, -5, -6, -7 and -8 are currently in review. Developer Compliance with Terms of Agreement The developer's responsibilities are included in Section 6 of the Development Agreement and include thirty -two (32) specific requirements, as summarized below. Compliance with 000114 Honorable City Council January 18, 2006 Page 3 the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement will occur at various stages of the development process. Action by the developer and other clarifying information has been noted. NO. REQUIREMENT STATUS 1. Compliance with Development To date the developer is in Agreement, project approvals and compliance with this requirement. subsequent approvals. 2. Land dedicated to the Moorpark Unified An agreement with Moorpark Unified School District (MUSD) to be deed School District was reached on restricted by covenant to limit use of November 18, 2005. the land to school facilities for kindergarten through 12th grade. 3. Lands and interests in dedicated lands The developer must provide clear to be free of liens and encumbrances. title to any property required for dedications. Final Maps are being reviewed for compliance with this requirement. 4. Payment of "Development Fees" of These fees will be adjusted annually seven thousand three hundred dollars (until paid) using the Consumer ($7,300) per residential unit and thirty Price Index (CPI) in accordance with two thousand eight hundred dollars the agreement. Fees must be paid ($32,800) per gross acre of institutional prior to issuance of Zoning land. Clearance for Building Permit. This fee has been paid for model homes in Planning Areas 1 -4. Cost indexing will commence one year after issuance of first model home building permit, which was issued August 18, 2005. 5. Payment of "Citywide Traffic Fees" of These fees will be adjusted annually four thousand dollars ($4,000) per (until paid) using the State Highway residential unit and eighteen thousand Bid Price Index in accordance with dollars ($18,000) per acre of the agreement. Fees must be paid institutional land. prior to issuance of Zoning Clearance for Building Permit. This fee (as indexed) has been paid for model homes in Planning Areas 1 -4. 000115 Honorable City Council January 18, 2006 Page 4 NO. REQUIREMENT STATUS 6. Payment of "Community Service Fees" These fees will be adjusted annually of five hundred dollars ($500) per (until paid) using the Consumer residential unit and two thousand two Price Index (CPI) in accordance with hundred fifty dollars ($2,250) per gross the agreement. Fees must be paid acre of institutional land. prior to issuance of Zoning Clearance for Building Permit. This fee (as indexed) has been paid for model homes in Planning Areas 1 -4. 7. Granting of a conservation easement to The conservation easement was the City to retain the Open Space lots included on the Final Map for Tract within Planning Areas 10, 11, 14, 15 No. 5045 -1. and 16, allowing only those uses permitted in the Development Regulations of the Specific Plan Open Space Zones. 8. Payment of all outstanding processing This is an ongoing requirement. At costs. this time the developer is current with all processing costs, including submittal of Annual Review Application and deposit for Development Agreement - Annual Review. 9. Dedication of approximately seven (7) Dedication of the park site was acres of parkland to the City, including included on the Final Map for Tract construction of park improvements, as No. 5045 -1. The improvements to detailed in the agreement. the park are to be completed prior to occupancy of the 350th dwelling unit. Prior to occupancy of the 500th residential unit, the developer shall also submit a cash deposit of $350,000 to fund replacement of park amenities. Review of the park plans is pending coordination with Moorpark Unified School District. 10. Construct public streets adjacent to The improvements were included in school and park sites. the improvement plan package and construction is nearly complete. 11. Construct appropriately sized water At the present time, no connection line, pumping facilities, and storage points exist within the vicinity of the facilities for recycled water. project. 000116 Honorable City Council January 18, 2006 Page 5 NO. 12. 13 14 REQUIREMENT Dedication of greenbelt, open space areas, landscape areas, and trails to the City. Such areas not dedicated to the City shall include a conservation easement to the City. Grant a conservation easement to the City for Planning Areas 12 and 13 to insure public open space. Prior to recordation of the first final map, provide a City Council approved Affordable Housing Implementation and Resale Restriction Plan (Plan) with provisions for: Buyers who meet the criteria for low income (80% of median income): Twelve (12) three (3) bedroom and two (2) bath units no less than 1050 square feet in size. Thirteen (13) four (4) bedroom and two (2) bath units at no less than 1425 square feet in size. Prior to occupancy of the first residential unit, execute an Affordable Housing Agreement that incorporates the Plan. Pay City's direct cost, up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) for preparation and review of the Implementation and Resale Restriction Plan and Agreement. Payment of In -Lieu Fees of three thousand, five hundred dollars ($3,580) per unit (for each of the dwelling units in the project). STATUS The trails, greenbelts and open space areas were included on the Final Maps for No. 5045 -1, -2 and - 3. Final Maps for Tract No. 5045 -4 through 8 are currently being reviewed for these areas. The trails are also included on the rough grading plan and landscape plans. The conservation easements were included on the Final Map for Tract No. 5045 -1. A Purchase and Sale Agreement in lieu of an Affordable Housing Agreement has been prepared and submitted to Pardee for signature. The $5,000 payment has been received. These fees will be adjusted annually (until paid) using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in accordance with the agreement. Fees must be paid prior to issuance of Zoning 00011'7 Honorable City Council January 18, 2006 Page 6 NO. REQUIREMENT STATUS Clearance for Building Permit. This fee (as indexed) has been paid for model homes in Planning Areas 1 -4. 15. Agreement to Mitigation Measures Community Development staff will included in the Final Environmental provide the lead in Mitigation Impact Report (EIR) including payment Monitoring. Air Quality Fees (TSM) of "Air Quality Fee" to be calculated as will be calculated and collected prior a condition of the issuance of building to Zoning Clearance for Building permit for each unit. Permit. This fee (as calculated using URBEMIS) has been paid for model homes in Planning Areas 1 -4. 16. Installation of block wall fencing and A conceptual plan is being prepared landscape screening along the east for staff review. Installation of the side of Spring Road along the rear of walls is to occur prior to first final the homes on Sir George Court. building permit/occupancy for Phase 1 of the Specific Plan development. 17. Submit and gain approval from City An Implementation Plan was Council of a plan to guarantee the approved by City Council on April agreements contained in Section 6. 20, 2005. 18. Install traffic signals as determined by Design of traffic signals have been the City. included in a City contract, but paid for the Pardee. The signals will be bonded for prior to final approval by the City. Construction will proceed as determined by the City. 19. Waive rights to any density bonus that To date, the developers have would increase the number of dwelling complied with this requirement. units approved per Specific Plan No. 2. 20. Agreement to cast affirmative ballot for To date, the developers have formation of an assessment district for complied with this requirement. maintenance of parkway and median landscaping, street lighting, and parks. 21. Agreement to pay all City capital Per this Agreement and Conditions improvement, development and of Approval. processing fees. 22. Formation of one (1) or more property These requirements will be included owners associations to assume in the CC &Rs prepared for the ownership and maintenance of open project. The CC &Rs are to be space land, trails, and other amenities. reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and staff prior to final recordation 000118 Honorable City Council January 18, 2006 Page 7 NO. REQUIREMENT STATUS 23. Provide irrevocable offer of dedication The offer was included on the Final to the City for the future rights -of -way Map for Tract No. 5045 -1 for State Route 23 and State Route 118. 24. Provide vehicular access to properties These access rights are shown on west of Spring Road. Final Map Tract No. 5045 -1. A grant deed is required for the private access easement. Construction of access improvements are in progress. 25. Construct a solid block wall to replace A determination of a need for the existing block wall /wrought iron fence wall has not yet been made. along the Spring Road and Charles Street frontages (if deemed necessary by the City). 26. Remove existing block walls /fences The off -site Spring Road wall plans and construct a solid decorative block are being prepared for conceptual wall along the west side of Spring review by staff prior to final review by Road. City Council. Pardee is in the process of acquiring rights -of -entry from affected property owners' to construct the wall. Staff will be working with Pardee to address _property owner questions. 27. Provide irrevocable offer of dedication The offer of dedication for Princeton to the City for ultimate build out of "Old" Avenue was included on Final Map Los Angeles Avenue (Princeton of Tract No. 5045 -1. All Spring Road Avenue) improvements and Spring improvements are being constructed Road improvements not required to be by Pardee, and required dedications constructed by the developer. have either been shown on the final map or were acquired by Pardee for the City by separate instrument. 28. Acquire the property needed to improve The developer has acquired the the intersection of Charles Street and necessary property. Utility Spring Road and provide improvements construction is currently underway, as determined by the City. and street improvements will follow. 29. Provide irrevocable offer of dedication Irrevocable offer of dedication to the to the City for right -of -way for the City was included for recordation of extension of "C" Street. Final Map Tract No. 5045 -1. 000119 Honorable City Council January 18, 2006 Page 8 NO. REQUIREMENT STATUS 30. Construct a public trail system as These improvements are required as identified in the Specific Plan, including part of Final Map review. Those a cash deposit of one hundred fifty within map phases 1, 2 and 3 were thousand dollars ($150,000) to fund the shown on the Final Maps. Those in 2. maintenance of the trail system. map phases 4 -8 will be included on Roos Community Facilities District, upon the Final Maps. The required receipt of landowner's petition and $150,000 deposit is due prior to payment of fee. occupancy of the 500" unit. 31. Provide irrevocable offer of dedication The dedication was included on the to the City for Planning Area 17. Final Map for Tract No. 5045 -1. 32. Payment of one hundred twenty five To be included with Mitigation thousand dollars ($125,000) to satisfy Monitoring requirements. The the Final EIR Transportation /Circulation required deposit has not yet been Mitigation Measure 2, and for the submitted, but is due prior to developer's share of contribution to occupancy of the first residential intersection improvements at Los unit. Angeles Avenue and Tierra Rejada Road. All requirements of the Development Agreement will be considered in the City's review and approval process for all aspects of the development; including but not limited to, subsequent entitlement requests, public and private improvements, Final Maps, and building permits. City Compliance with Terms of Agreement The City's responsibilities are included in Section 7 of the agreement and include twelve (12) specific provisions, as summarized below. NO. REQUIREMENT STATUS 1. Commit necessary time and resources on The RPD's, ZOA's and Modification expedited parallel processing for to the Tentative Tract Map were subsequent approvals. processed concurrently as they are submitted. 2. Commence proceedings to form a Mello- A Community Facilities District is Roos Community Facilities District, upon currently in the process of formation, receipt of landowner's petition and subject to final approval by the City payment of fee. Council. 000120 Honorable City Council January 18, 2006 Page 9 NO. REQUIREMENT STATUS 3. Proceed to acquire, if requested, and at The developer has acquired the developer's sole cost and expense, necessary property. easements or fee title to land not held by the developer, but necessary for construction of required improvements. 4. Authorization for City Manager to sign an An Early Grading Agreement has early grading agreement. been executed, and mass grading has been completed. 5. Agreement to allow concurrent processing Concurrent processing has been of land use entitlements for the same done. property, so long as, deemed complete. 6. Agreement that the land and Per this Agreement. improvements required under subsection 6.9. of the Development Agreement meet the developer's obligation for park land dedication for the designated 570 units. 7. Agreement to allow the developer to Pending dedication of public open receive the maximum amount of tax space area. benefit for dedication of public open space in Planning Areas 12 and 13. 8. Agreement to appoint an affordable Nancy Burns, Senior Management housing staff person to oversee the Analyst, is the City's housing implementation of the affordable housing coordinator. requirements. 9. Agreement to allow for a variation of five Per this Agreement. feet (5) maximum in grades as shown on the grading exhibit for Specific Plan No. 2, subject to approval of the Community Development Director. 10. Agreement to limit the payment of the Los AOC fees have been collected for all Angeles Avenue Area of Contribution units at the recently updated rate of (AOC) fee to only the first four hundred $5,913 per unit. seventy five (475) residential units and any institutional uses within the project. The AOC fee shall be the amount in effect at the time of issuance of building permit. 11. Agreement to facilitate the reimbursement Pending construction of potentially to the developer of costs incurred that reimbursable improvements. No may be subject to partial reimbursement request has been submitted to date. from other developers. 000121 Honorable City Council January 18, 2006 Page 10 NO. REQUIREMENT STATUS 12. Agreement that the developer shall not be Per this Agreement. required to pay the Gabbert Road /Casey Road Area of Contribution Fee referenced in the Final EIR. (Specific Plan No. 2 is not within the boundaries of this AOC ). Evaluation of Good Faith Compliance Based on a review of the Development Agreement Annual Review Application and the status of the project, the Community Development Director has determined, on the basis of substantial evidence that Pardee Homes has, to date, complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of the agreement. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Accept the Community Development Director's report and recommendation that, on the basis of substantial evidence, Pardee Homes has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of the agreement. 2. Deem the annual review process complete. Attachments: 1) Location Map 2) Site Plan 3) Letter from Pardee Homes, dated October 17, 2005. 000122 LANDSCAPED TR. 5045 -8 I _ -. t . -I it }" `•`; f , r � l NATURAL �—` a Z 1N3WH0V H V 00 N v CNI 0 j 1 LANDSCAPED 3K800 BE TR.5045 -1 MAJORS 0 Units WINK V 71 Units PA TR. 50454 MF Residential 102 Units PAS TR. 5045 -4 SF Residential > O �4, t HCA xF Residential Area I 6 Tl' 1 1 TN. 50051 1 r Residential Area S.z Hwy Dedication r.,�- ...�...� LANDSCAPED 1T0MSF. Private Open Space 21.0 Ac TOTAL - 18.1 Ac. HCA -- . NANRAL Residential Area Detention Basin Recreation Area T L = 7.1 Ac. 17.7 At TOTAL = 22.1 At TOTAL = 92.4 Ac. 13.3 Ac. PAl TFL5045 -7 School 0 Units 08 Ac PA TA 5045 -5 SF Residential 78 Units School Area 21.9 Ac. TOTAL UNITS = 554 UNITS TOTAL = 31.8 Ac. Residential Area 23.7 Ac. TOTAL = 21.9 At TOTALAREA = 456ACRES TOTAL = 23.7 At NOTE LaMMW Ann Lap True 10,000 S4.Ft Art NO Slam On This EdaDd MOORPARK HIGHLANDS 03-17 -2003 T, ,WALNUT_. TR.5045 -1 MAJORS 0 Units PAZ TFL5045 -3 SFResidendal 71 Units PA TR. 50454 MF Residential 102 Units PAS TR. 5045 -4 SF Residential 37 Units Habitat Conservation Area 101.3 A, Residential Area 18.1 At Residential Area 8.5 Ac. Residential Area 28.4 Ac. Hwy Dedication 47.1 Ac. Private Open Space 21.0 Ac TOTAL - 18.1 Ac. TOTAL = 8.5 Ac. TOTAL = 28.4 Ac. Major Roads 27.0 A. PA TR. 5045-4 SF Residential 76 Units PA6 TR.5045 -7 Park 0 Units PA TR, 5045-5 SF Residential 95 Units TOTAL = 2024 Ac. Residential Area 21.6 At Park Area 7.1 Ac. Residential Area 45.3 At PA 1 TR.5045 -2 SF Residential 95 Units Recreation Area .5 Ac. TO A Open Space Are. 47.1 Ac. Residential Area Detention Basin Recreation Area T L = 7.1 Ac. 17.7 At TOTAL = 22.1 At TOTAL = 92.4 Ac. 13.3 Ac. PAl TFL5045 -7 School 0 Units 08 Ac PA TA 5045 -5 SF Residential 78 Units School Area 21.9 Ac. TOTAL UNITS = 554 UNITS TOTAL = 31.8 Ac. Residential Area 23.7 Ac. TOTAL = 21.9 At TOTALAREA = 456ACRES TOTAL = 23.7 At NOTE LaMMW Ann Lap True 10,000 S4.Ft Art NO Slam On This EdaDd MOORPARK HIGHLANDS 03-17 -2003 PPardeeHomes October 17, 2005 Ms. Laura Stringer Senior Management Analyst City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Road Moorpark, California 93021 RE: Annual Review of Development Agreement Moorpark Highlands, Specific Plan No. 2 Dear Ms. Stringer: I have enclosed the completed above referenced application. K RECEIVED OCT 2 8 2005 CITY OF MOORPARK The Development Agreement became effective on November 5, 1999. Project Entitlements include: a. The Specific Plan and Zoning Code Amendment became effective November 5, 1999. b. The Local Agency Foundation Commission (LAFCO) approved the annexation of Specific Plan No. 2 to Ventura County Water Works District No. 1 on May 17, 2000. C. The Planning Commission approved Tentative Map 5045 on May 26, 2000. d. The City Council approved Tentative Map 5045 on August 2, 2000. e. The Developer has paid all costs associated with processing and its' account with the City is current. f. January 13, 2004 City approved Permit Adjustment No. 1 (modification) to Tentative Tract Map 5045. g. March 3, 2004 City Council concurs that Condition CDD -45 of Resolution 2000 - 1 -7 7 for Habitat Conservation P!an has been fulfilled; as there are no gnatcatchers or habitat existing on the site. The following items are now completed or underway: a. Final Tract Maps 5045 -1, -2 and —3 were approved by the City Council on October 5, 2005 and are moving onto recordation. b. Remaining Final Tract Maps 5045 -4, -5, -6, -7, and —8 are ready to be placed on the City Council Agenda for approval. C. All RPD and Related Specific Plan Amendment approvals for the project are complete. d. The Rough Grading Plans and all Improvement Plans; (street, sewer, water, storm drain and wall plans) are approved. e. Model Homes for Planning Areas 1 (Tract 5045 -2); and PA 4, (Tract 5045 -5); are under construction. A temporary sales office is in place at the project entrance. CC ATTACHMENT 3 000125 Ms. Laura Stringer City of Moorpark October 17, 2005 Page 2 The majority of storm drain, sewer and water improvements have been constructed. A good portion of the streets are paved. 3. The Developer is in good faith compliance with the Development Agreement. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or require additional information. Very truly yours, James R. Beck Land Development Manager Pardee Homes 111 RI