Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/01/2010, C9 - REVIEW OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ENDORSED UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF TH A] council. Mcrine Daze 6-1-10 acEnaa Repom °=Nu,nh,. C I T Y O F SAN LUI S OBISPO FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Directorill^ Prepared By: Kim Murry, Long Range Planning Division 1� SUBJECT: REVIEW OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ENDORSED UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution to approve the State Housing and Community Development Department endorsed update of the Housing Element of the General Plan and associated Negative Declaration of environmental effects. DISCUSSION The State office of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is responsible for reviewing and certifying the City's Housing Element. After the City Council approved the draft update of the element on January 19, 2010, staff made the Council-directed changes and referred the approved element to HCD on February 26`h for its review and certification. According to state law, HCD has up to 90 days to review and either certify the document or provide comments as to why the document is deficient. Since this was HCD staff's third review of the draft document, staff did not anticipate that policy or program changes would be forthcoming. HCD staff and City staff conducted several conference calls to clarify issues during HCD's review of the document and, ultimately, HCD requested modifications to the supporting documentation. While no changes to policies or programs were requested, HCD requested changes to more clearly document residential capacity and to better illustrate how the City implements its housing programs. Community Development Department staff worked with state staff and provided additional information in a format that addressed HCD's concerns on April 19th. The City received a letter in response that indicates the revisions appear to meet HCD requirements. To finalize certification, HCD requires City Council approval of this updated version of the Housing Element, even though the changes are solely to the supporting documentation in the appendices, which will not be included in the General Plan itself. Staff is requesting approval of this final version of the document (Council Reading File) so that HCD staff can certify the element. A summary of HCD required additions and modifications is included in the chart below: Cq- 1 Housing Element Update Final Approval Page 2 Questions/Suggestions Housing Element Revision Pa e Revise Table 3 to reflect Table 3 revised to show 29 55, 4.. line from the bottom increased affordability additional moderate income associated with recent project units for a total of 46 moderate, proposal 4 low and 2 very low deed restricted units (previously, 17 moderate units) for Moylan Terrace workforce housing project Revise Table C-2, "Residential Table C-2 revised to note that Appendix C Development Standards" residential use is allowed as 129, "C-R" zone near bottom regarding use permit part of mixed use developments of page requirement for residential use in C-R zone Revise Table D-43 "Pipeline Table D-3 revised to include Appendix D Projects" to include recently 860 Humbert (19 SRO units) 180, top of page submitted planning applications and 313 South (24 apartments), for two 100% affordable increasing the number of housing developments dwellings in the planning - review process to 302 Describe "special affordability Text added to describe the Appendix C housing opportunity" at the affordable housing opportunity 140 Village Mobile Home Park created through the Mid- Higuera Enhancement Plan for high-density affordable housing with a potential capacity of 132 two-bedroom dwellings FISCAL IMPACT Having a certified Housing Element allows the City to compete for grants and also provides points to assist applicants' in successful tax credit financing applications. Without certification, grant funds would not be available to implement some of the City's more successful housing programs. ALTERNATIVES 1. The Council could decide not to approve the updated Housing Element. This is not recommended as grant opportunities would be lost and status of the Housing Element would be subject to legal challenge. 2. The Council could opt to schedule the item as a public hearing item. This alternative is not recommended because the Council adopted policies and programs remain unchanged. Delaying submittal of the Housing Element to HCD for certification will further delay the City's official status of having a certified Housing Element. CR -a Housing Element Update Final Approval Page 3 ATTACHMENTS 1. HCD Letter dated April 27,2010 2. Resolution approving the Updated Housing Element and Negative Declaration Council Reading File: April 2010 Housing Element of the General Plan G:\CD-PLAMI KMURRY\City Council ReportMousing element Final Approval for HCD.doc Cq- 3 � �qTATF C)F CALIFORNIA-BUSINESS,TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY ARNOLAtaent 1 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT 1800 Third Street,Suite 430 P.O.Box 952053 Sacramento,CA 94252-2053 (916)323-3177/FAX(916)327-2643 www.hcd.ca.gov April 27, 2010 Mr. John Mandeville Community Development Director City of San Luis Obispo 919 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mr. Mandeville: RE: Review of the City of San Luis Obispo's Revised Draft Housing Element Thank you for submitting San Luis Obispo's revised draft housing element received for review on March 4, 2010 with revisions received on April 21, 2010. The Department is required to review draft housing elements and report the findings to the locality pursuant to Government Code Section 65585(b). Telephone conversations with Ms. Kim Murry, Deputy Director, Long Range Planning, and Mr. Jeff Hook, Senior Planner, facilitated the review. The revised draft element addresses the statutory requirements described in the Department's January 21, 2010 review. For example; the element now demonstrates adequate sites to accommodate the City's regional housing need and includes a complete analysis of potential government constraints. The Department's finding of adequate sites did not consider small sites or sites which will be available within the pending Orcutt Specific Plan. As a result, the draft element will comply with State housing element law (Article 10.6 of the Government Code) when adopted and submitted to the Department, pursuant to Government Code Section 65585(g). The Department commends San Luis Obispo's commitment to pursue housing opportunities affordable to lower-income households through the implementation of Programs 3.14, 6.22, 6.25, and 6.36. We appreciate the cooperation and assistance provided by Ms. Murry and Mr. Hook throughout the course of the review and look forward to receiving San Luis Obispo's adopted housing element. For any questions or additional assistance, please contact Melinda Benson, of our staff, at (916) 445-5307. Sincerely, athy reswell Deputy irector n - Attachment 2 RESOLUTION NO. (2010 Series) A RESOLUTION.OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADOPTING AN UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN WHEREAS, State law requires cities and counties to adopt a general plan. The general plan includes seven required elements, one of which is the housing element. The housing element must be updated every five (5) years or as otherwise provided by State law; and WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has prepared an updated Draft General Plan Housing Element to address community wide housing needs, challenges and opportunities, and to meet State law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the City Council have held public hearings on the updated Housing Element in accordance with the California Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the input of diverse community interests and housing stakeholders in the preparation of the updated Housing Element to identify community needs and to recommend housing policies and programs; and WHEREAS, the potential environmental impacts of the updated Housing Element have been evaluated in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to an initial environmental study (City File Number ER 120-08), and the Community Development Director has granted a negative declaration of environmental impact; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends the City Council approve the negative declaration of environmental impact and the updated Housing Element. WHEREAS, by a separate resolution the City Council found that there is no evidence from which it can be fairly argued that the project will have a significant, adverse effect on the environment, and consequently certified and approved the negative declaration of environmental impact for the Updated Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the changes to the January 2010 adopted Housing Element requested by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and found that there are only minor changes to the supporting documentation and no changes recommended to any policies or programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Record of Proceedings. The City Council has received and considered the Planning Commission recommendations, public testimony and correspondence, HCD recommendations, and the staff reports on the Housing Element Update. Copies of these items or testimony are on file in the office of the City Clerk and in the Community Development Department. The Planning Commission held seven public hearings to consider the Housing Element Update and related matters. The Human Relations Commission held two public hearings R c9 \' Attachment 2 Resolution No. (2010 Series) Page 2 and the Airport Land Use Commission held one public hearing to consider the Housing Element Update and related matters. In addition, staff conducted three public workshops and attended numerous meetings with stakeholder groups to consider the Update and related matters. The minutes of those hearings indicate Commission member comments on the Housing Element Update and are on file in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION 2. Public and Agency Review. Drafts of the proposed Housing Element Update have been made widely available for review and comment by interested agencies and individuals. Copies were posted on the City's website and were distributed to the San Luis Obispo City- County Library and to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") as required by law, and to governmental and non-profit housing agencies whose jurisdiction includes housing issues within the San Luis Obispo Area. An email list of interested parties has been kept abreast of hearings, proposed changes and updates to the Housing Element in addition to distribution required by law. SECTION 3. Findings. This Council, after considering the April 2009 Housing.Element, the Planning Commission's recommendations, staff recommendations, public testimony and correspondence, and reports thereon, makes the following findings: 1. The Housing Element Update, as contained in the document titled "Council Hearing Draft General Plan Housing Element", dated April 2009, Exhibit "A" on file in the Community Development Department (hereinafter "the Update"), is consistent with all elements of the General Plan. 2. The Update will promote public health, safety, and welfare by: preserving housing that is affordable to extremely-low, very-low, low- and moderate income households; encouraging variety in housing types, sizes, cost, and tenure; establishing programs to ensure that most new,development incorporates affordable housing, pays an "in-lieu" fee toward the development of affordable housing, or otherwise contributes to the production of affordable housing; establishing incentives to encourage and help defray the costs of affordable housing development; affirmatively furthering fair housing opportunities; and by setting quantified objectives for housing production, rehabilitation, preservation and conservation. 3. Consistent with provisions of California Government Code Section 65583 (b)(2), San Luis Obispo has evaluated its ability to accommodate its Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) number of 1,589 dwellings by July 2014 and has adopted quantified objectives that are the same as the RHNA number. There is sufficient land suitable for residential development to accommodate the RHNA number within the planning period. 4. The April 2009 Draft Housing Element was submitted to HCD for its review, as required by State law. The Update includes additional information and analysis in response to HCD comments. The Council has determined that the Update conforms to the statutory requirements of State housing element law (Article 10.6 of Government Code). Attachment 2 Resolution No. (2010 Series) Page 3 / 5. Council hereby finds that the Update will not operate to directly limit the total number of dwellings which may be constructed on an annual basis, since dwellings affordable to extremely-low, very-low, low-, and moderate income households, and dwellings constructed in the Downtown Core (C-D Zone), are exempt from Residential Growth Management Regulations. SECTION 4. Approval of the 2009 Housing Element. Council hereby approves the 2009 Housing Element, as set forth in Exhibit A. SECTION 5. Publication and Availability. The Community Development Director shall cause the updated Housing Element to be published and provided to City officials, concerned agencies, public libraries, and to the public. The Director shall also transmit a copy of the Update to HCD for its final review, as required by State law. SECTION 6. Effective Date. The 2009 Housing Element shall become effective immediately upon adoption of this resolution. SECTION 7. Repeal of Previous Element. The Housing Element adopted March 30, 2004 and as subsequently amended, is repealed upon the effective date of the 2009 Housing Element. Upon motion of , seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted this 19th day of January, 2010. David F. Romero, Mayor ATTEST: Elaina Cano City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: 9—(C:;. Attachment 2 Resolution No. (2010 Series) Page 4 l -eLk; L CZ h sf e Dietrick Attorney