HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2018 0321 CCSA REG ITEM 09B CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
City of Moorpark
of March 21, 2018
ACTION Approved staff
recommendation
By M. Benson Item: 9.B.
MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director
DATE: March 9, 2018 (CC Meeting of 3/21/2018)
SUBJECT: Consider the City of Moorpark 2017 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, covering activities in the prior calendar year, 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)
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 that 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, with hearings expected in late 2018
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Amendments to the Land Use Element Approved in 2017
1. General Plan Amendment No. 2016-01 – On September 20, 2017, the City
Council approved a General Plan Amendment application by Pacific
Communities to change the planned use of 38.73 acres on the south side of Los
Angeles Avenue between Leta Yancy Road and Maureen Lane from General
Commercial (C-2), High and Very High Density Residential (H and VH) to Very
High Residential Density (VH) and Floodway to allow for a redesign of a
previously approved 284-home residential development to include 153 single-
family detached homes and 131 detached condominium homes.
2. General Plan Amendment No. 2015-02 – On December 6, 2017, the City Council
approved a General Plan Amendment application by Spring Road, LLC to
change the planned land uses on 8.3 acres at 4875 Spring Road and 384 Los
Angeles Avenue from General Commercial (C-2) to Very High Residential
Density (VH) to allow construction of a 95-unit townhouse condominium project.
Land Use Element Amendment Applications in Process in 2017 that have
Completed Pre-Screening
On December 4, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2013-3242, amending
the procedures for review of General Plan Amendment Pre-Screening applications.
Among the amendments was a provision that existing Pre-Screening authorizations
would expire in two years if a project application has not been filed and deemed
complete. For existing authorizations, a complete application was needed by December
4, 2015 for the authorization to be valid. On December 16, 2015, the City Council
adopted Resolution No. 2015-3466, extending this timeframe for existing authorizations
to March 31, 2016.
1. General Plan Amendment No. 2005-02 – On December 7, 2005, John C. Chiu
filed a General Plan Amendment application, along with other project
applications, to add a new residential density category to the General Plan which
would allow up to 25 units per acre, and to change the land use designation of
2.4 acres on Everett Street east of Walnut Canyon Road from High Density
Residential (H) to this proposed density. This request is part of a request to
develop 60 condominium units. The application is complete and is under review.
2. General Plan Amendment No. 2012-01 – On October 20, 1993, Dennis
Hardgrave, on behalf of Hitch Ranch, filed an application on approximately 283
acres located north of the Union Pacific Railroad, west of Walnut Canyon Road
(Highway 23), and east and west of Gabbert Road, for the development of
Specific Plan No. 1 (Hitch Ranch), for development of up to 620 dwelling units,
three (3) acres of institutional use , and open space. On June 3, 2009, the City
Council, to assist in meeting state goals for affordable housing required in the
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City’s Housing Element Update, authorized the processing of an alternative with
755 units, up from 620 units identified as the maximum in the Land Use Element
of the General Plan. This General Plan Amendment application was updated on
January 3, 2012, for the development of up to 755 units. Preliminary draft
working documents for the Specific Plan and EIR have been submitted. An
updated Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the project Environmental Impact
Report (EIR) was released on May 8, 2012, with public comments due by June
11, 2012. Comments were received and the Draft EIR is being completed by the
applicant’s consultant.
3. General Plan Amendment No. 2013-02 - On September 3, 2013, 1 Moorpark,
LLC, (c/o Ernie Mansi), filed an application for a General Plan Amendment, along
with other project applications, to change the land use designation from Rural
Low (RL) and Medium Density Residential (M) to Very High (VH) Density
Residential on 49.52 Acres at the Northwest corner of Casey Road and Walnut
Canyon Road, for a proposed 390-unit Senior Continuing Care Retirement
Community. The application is complete and is under review.
4. General Plan Amendment No. 2014-01 – On October 10, 2014, Sky Line 66, LLC
(Manny Kozar), filed an application for a General Plan Amendment, along with
other project applications, to change the land use designation from General
Commercial (C-2) to Very High Residential Density (VH) on 4 acres at 635 Los
Angeles Avenue for a proposed 66 townhouse development. The application is
complete and is under review.
5. General Plan Amendment No. 2016-03 – On October 31, 2016, James
Rasmussen, on behalf of Moorpark Property 67 LLC, filed a General Plan
Amendment application to change the land use designation on 67 acres west of
Gabbert Road from Rural Low Density Residential (RL) to a combination of
Rural Low Density Residential (RL), Medium Density Residential (M), and Open
Space 1 (OS-1) land use designations, to allow construction of 138 total dwelling
units (133 single family detached units, and 5 large lot custom home lots). The
application is complete and is under review.
Pre-Screening Applications for Land Use Element Amendments
City Council Resolution No. 99-1578 (updated by Resolution Nos. 2008-2672, 2013-
3166, 2013-3178, 2013-3242, and 2015-3466) requires pre-screening of requests for
General Plan amendments, based on adopted criteria, prior to submittal of formal
General Plan amendment applications. No pre-screening applications were on file with
the City as of December 31, 2017, without the subsequent filing of a General Plan
Amendment application, if authorized:
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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.
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 equestrian/multi-use trail alignment.
Measure "S", adopted by the voters of the City of Moorpark in January 1999, restricted
the future eastern extension of Broadway to serve circulation needs of potential
agricultural, open space, or recreational uses in the portion of the planning area
northeast of the City limits.
City staff expects to initiate a comprehensive update to Circulation Element in 2018.
Amendments to the Circulation Element Approved in 2017
None.
Circulation Element Amendment Applications in Process in 2017 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.
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Amendments to the Noise Element Approved in 2017
None.
Noise Element Amendment Applications in Process in 2017 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.
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 provisions of the OSCAR Element require revision. The Planning
Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission held a joint workshop on the draft
element in May 2000. The Parks and Recreation Commission gave further review to the
document in July 2000. The rewritten element was discussed at public workshops
before the Planning Commission in June and August 2001. Hearings were held by the
Planning Commission in September 2001. In October 2001, the 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. A draft update will be prepared by staff following completion of
updates to the Land Use and Circulation Elements. 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 2017
None.
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Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element Amendment Applications in
Process in 2017 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. On
November 16, 2016, the City Council approved an amendment to the Safety Element to
include the 2015 Ventura County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan with appendices and
FEMA revisions as part of the Safety Element, to comply with federal requirements
under the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, which encourages close coordination
between local, state and federal agencies in disaster mitigation planning. The plan
addresses hazards in the areas of agriculture/biology, climate change, dam failure,
drought, earthquake, flood, landslide, levee failure, post-fire debris flow, tsunami, and
wildfire.
Amendments to the Safety Element Approved in 2017
None.
Safety Element Amendment Applications in Process in 2017 that have Completed
Pre-Screening
None.
Pre-Screening Applications for Safety Element Amendments
None.
Housing Element
The current 2014-2021 Housing Element was approved by the City Council on January
15, 2014 with adoption of Resolution No. 2014-3259. It was subsequently certified by
the California Department of Housing and Community Development on January 29,
2014.
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Amendments to the Housing Element Approved in 2017
None.
Housing Element Amendment Applications in Process in 2017 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
The City's implementation of the Housing Element is summarized on forms provided by
the California Department of Housing and Community Development, attached.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1. Receive and file the report.
2. Direct staff to forward the 2017 Annual Element Progress Report - Housing
Element Implementation to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, the
California Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Ventura
County Planning Division.
ATTACHMENT:
2017 Annual Element Progress Report – Housing Element Implementation
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Note below the number of units
determined to be affordable without
financial or deed restrictions and
attach an explanation how the
jurisdiction determined the units were
affordable. Refer to instructions.
Project Identifier
(may be APN No.,
project name or
address)
Unit
Category
0
91
91
* Note: These fields are voluntary
(10) Total by income Table A/A3 ► ►
(9) Total of Moderate and Above Moderate from Table A3 ► ► 91
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or
Deed Restrictions
6 7 8
Housing without
Financial Assistance
or Deed Restrictions
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction City of Moorpark
Reporting Period 1/1/2017
1 2
Housing Development Information
5 5a
12/31/2017
Table A
3 4
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction
Very Low-, Low-, and Mixed-Income Multifamily Projects
See Instructions
Above
Moderate-
Income
Total Units
per
Project
Deed
Restricted
UnitsEst. # Infill
Units*
See Instructions
Assistance
Programs
for Each
Development
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Affordability by Household Incomes
Very Low-
Income
Low-
Income
Moderate-
Income
91
(11) Total Extremely Low-Income Units*
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction City of Moorpark
Reporting Period 1/1/2017 12/31/2017
0 0
Table A3
Extremely
Low-
Income*
Very Low-
Income
(2) Preservation of Units At-Risk
Activity Type (4) The Description should adequately document how each unit complies with
subsection (c )(7) of Government Code Section 65583.1
0
0
0
3.
5+ Units
2.
2 - 4 Units
Affordability by Household Incomes
(5) Total Units by Income 0
7.
Number of
infill units*
Table A2
91
Please note: Units may only be credited to the table below when a jurisdiction has included a program it its housing element to rehabilitate, preserve or acquire
units to accommodate a portion of its RHNA whichmeet the specific criteria as outlined in GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)
Low-
Income
TOTAL
UNITS
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired pursuant
to GC Section 65583.1(c)(1)
0
1.
Single Family
4.
Second Unit
Annual building Activity Report Summary for Above Moderate-Income Units
(not including those units reported on Table A)
* Note: This field is voluntary
6.
Total
88
5.
Mobile Homes
0
(3) Acquisition of Units
(1) Rehabilitation Activity
* Note: This field is voluntary
No. of Units Permitted for
Above Moderate
No. of Units Permitted for
Moderate
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction City of Moorpark
Reporting Period 1/1/2017 12/31/2017
0
Total
Remaining RHNA
by Income Level
482
9
Remaining Need for RHNA Period ► ► ► ► ►
282
180
Deed
Restricted 207
0
0 16
0
Year
9
Total Units
to Date
(all years)
0
9
Year
6
0
0
88
0
Year
8
Year
7
Year
4
Year
5
1
1,164
Total Units ► ► ►
162
Total RHNA by COG.
Enter allocation number:92
Note: units serving extremly low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals.
88
649
515
Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
216
289
Non-deed
restricted
Year
2
0
0
173
0
144
16
91
0
159
0
0
462
Low
Deed
Restricted
Very Low
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
-20
Deed
Restricted
Non-deed
restricted
0
0
Income Level
1
0
7
Moderate
0
0
Enter Calendar Year starting with the first year of
the RHNA allocation period. See Example.2014 2017
Year
1
RHNA
Allocation by
Income Level
Year
3
Non-deed
restricted
Above Moderate
197
43
2015 2016
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction City of Moorpark
Reporting Period 1/1/2017 12/31/2017
Program Implementation Status
Table C
Name of Program Objective Timeframe
in H.E.Status of Program Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report - Government Code Section 65583.
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance,
improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Program Description
(By Housing Element Program Names)
6. Second Units Continue to allow second units.Publicize
second unit regulations.2014-2021
New Accessory Dwelling Unit standards were adopted by Ordinance No. 449 on July 5,
2017. Four building permits for Accessory Dwelling Units were issued in 2017 and one
unit was completed. Due to its size, staff has estimated the completed unit to be low
income affordable.
1. Housing Rehabilitation Program Provide loans for a maximum of 25 single-
family units and 10 Mobile Homes.2014-2021 Ongoing
2. Code Compliance Continue code compliance activities.2014-2021
4. Downtown Specific Plan Continue to implement the Downtown
Specific Plan.2014-2021 Ongoing
Ongoing
3. Sites to Accommodate Fair Share Needs
Ensure no net loss of residential capacity
commensurate with the RHNA allocation
thoughout the planning period.
2014-2021 Ongoing
5. Farmworker Housing
Continue to implement zoning regulations
in conformance with the Employee Housing
Act.
2014-2021 Ongoing
9. Section 8 Rental Assistance
Continue to participate in the Section 8
program, advertise program availability,
and encourage rental property owners to
register their units with the Housing
Authority.
2014-2021 Ongoing
10. Mortgage Credit Certificate Program Continue to participate in program and
advertise.2014-2021 Ongoing
7. Emergency Shelters and Transitional/ Supportive
Housing
Continue to permit emergency shelters and
transitional/ suppportive housing in
conformance with SB 2 throughout the
planning period. Process an amendment to
the Zoning Code concurrent with adoption
of the Housing Element to update the
definitions of transitional housing and
supportive housing consistent woth SB 745
of 2013.
Concurrent with
Housing Element
adoption/ 2014-
2021
Complete/ Ongoing
8. Single Room Occupancy Continue to allow SROs by-right in the C-2
zone.2014-2021 Ongoing
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction City of Moorpark
Reporting Period 1/1/2017 12/31/2017
13. Inclusionary Program
Continue to implement fee expenditure
priorities;Use inclusionary funds to assist
in the development of up to 20 VL units by
end of 2014.
2014-2021
No very-low income units were developed in 2014, however,4 were developed in 2015.
Several current and upcoming projects are expected to provide these units per the
affordable housing agreements.
14. Land Assemblage /Disposition/ Acquisition
Assist in the purchase and assembly of
land for housing at least twice during the
planning period in order to accommodate
the City's fair share of housing needs.
2014-2021
The Successor Housing Agency completed negotiating a disposition and development
agreement on property it owns on Everett Street to provide for the development of 23 units
of very low/low income affordable housing. This project is currently under construction
with completion expected in 2018.
11. Mobile Home Affordability
Continue monitoring Villa del Arroyo's
compliance with the requirements of the
Regulatory Agreement to ensure that the
48 housing units are occupied by very-low
income families.
2014-2021 Ongoing
12. Resale Refinance Restrictions and Option to
Purchase
Continue to monitor the status of the
Resale Refinance Restriction and Option to
Purchase Agreements for affordable units.
2014-2021 Ongoing
17. Density Bonus
Continue to monitor State density bonus
law and make changes to local regulations
as necessary.
2014-2021 Updated Density Bonus provisions were adopted by Ordinance No. 451 on July 26, 2017.
18. R-P-D Zone Designation and Planned
Development Permit Process
Continue to use the R-P-D Zone
designation to encourage a variety of
housing types to address local needs.
2014-2021 Ongoing
15. Regulatory and Financial Assistance
Continue to provide regulatory assistance
for projects that address local housing
needs at least twice during the planning
period.
2014-2021 Ongoing
16. Assistance to CHDOs Continue to work with local CHDOs by
providing assistance for affordable housing.2014-2021 Ongoing
21. Reasonable Accommodation
Continue to implement the Reasonable
Accommodation Ordinance thoughout the
planning period.
2014-2021 Ongoing
22. Childcare Facilities
Continue to consider incentives for co-
locating childcare facilities with affordable
housing;prioritize funding for projects with
family support and childcare; provide
funding assistance to support childcare.
2014-2021 Ongoing
19. Off-Street Parking Continue to monitor parking conditions in
residential developments.2014-2021 Ongoing
20. Fair Housing Services
Continue to support provision of fair
housing services and publicize these
services thoughout the community using
the City website and flyers posted in at
least five locations.
2014-2021 Ongoing
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
(CCR Title 25 §6202 )
Jurisdiction City of Moorpark
Reporting Period 1/1/2017 12/31/2017
General Comments:
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