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CC RES 1990-074RESOLUTION NO. 94 -74 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 18, UPDATING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN, AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 6130 WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes initiated General Plan Amendment No. 18 in 1989 in order to update the Housing Element of the City's General Plan, as required by State law; and WHEREAS, on April 18, 1989, the City Council authorized the hiring of Castaneda & Associates, a housing consultant, to assist with the preparation of the City's updated Housing Element; and WHEREAS, an initial community workshop on the Housing Element was conducted on May 18, 1989, a Planning Commission study session was conducted on June 1, 1989, and a City Council study session was conducted on June 19, 1989, at which times all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence. WHEREAS, a Preliminary Draft Housing Element was prepared by Staff and the City's housing consultant, dated June, 1989; and WHEREAS, on June 20, 1989, the City Council approved Resolution No. 89 -63 authorizing the City Manager to transmit the Preliminary Draft Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and WHEREAS, on June 30, 1989, the Preliminary Draft Housing Element was transmitted to the State's Department of Housing and Community Development; and WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Community Development provided comments on the Preliminary Draft Housing Element in a letter to the City dated August 4, 1989; and WHEREAS, the City Council and Planning Commission conducted a joint workshop on March 26, 1998, to discuss the State's comments and proposed revisions to the Preliminary Draft Housing Element, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and WHEREAS, a revised Draft Housing Element, dated May 1998, was prepared by Staff and the City's housing consultant; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held public hearings to discuss the proposed Housing Element on May 8, June 12, and July 10, 1990, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and WHEREAS, on July 24, 1990, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 90-38, recommending adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 18 and a Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 613* F and WHEREAS, a revised Draft Housing Element, dated August 1990, was prepared by Staff and the City's housing consultant, reflecting the recommended changes by the Planning Commission* and WHEREAS, on September 4 and 18, 1990, the City Council held public hearings on the proposed Housing Element, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and 0 present evidence, and WHEREAS, revisions (listed in Exhibit "A") to the Housing Element have been prepared in response to public testimony at the September 4, 1990 public hearing, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS. Section 1: The City Council has reviewed and considered the contents of the Initial Study of Environmental Assessment No. 613 and finds that there will be no significant adverse environmental impacts resulting from the project, and hereby adopts a final Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment No. 18, Section 2: The City Council finds that General Plan Amendment No. 18 is necessary to comply with State law and is consistent with the other elements of the General Plan, Section 3: The City Council reviewed the concerns expressed by the State —Department of Housing and Community Development in its August 4, 1989 letter to the City and finds that the amendments made by the Planning Commission and by the City Council adequately address those concerns. Section 4: The City Council finds that the Planning Commission has considered and recommended adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 18, and further finds that the revisions outlined in Exhibit "A" are not substantial in nature and do not require further Planning Commission review. Section 59. The City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby adopts General Plan Amendment No. 18, as set forth in the City's Draft Housing Element, dated August 1990, and as revised by the attached Exhibit "A" (Revisions to August, 1990 Draft Housing Element - September 4, 1990) in order to further encourage the provision of housing in a manner which adequately serves the needs of all present and future community residents in compliance with State law. Resolution No. 90-74 Page 2 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 1990. ATTEST: State of California County of Los Angeles City of Rancho Palos Verdes 3 } ss If JO PURCELL, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 90 -74 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof head on September 18, 1990. ITY CLERK CITY OF ANCHO PALOS VERDES Resolution No. 90 -74 Page 3 YO 3 } ss If JO PURCELL, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 90 -74 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof head on September 18, 1990. ITY CLERK CITY OF ANCHO PALOS VERDES Resolution No. 90 -74 Page 3 Exhibit "A" Revisions to August, 1990 Draft Housing Element September 18, 1990 1. Revise Table of Contents to show pages of Chapter VI beginning with prefix "VI ", not "VII ". 2. Add to p. II -3, before first paragraph: "The City produced 378 housing units since 1981, compared to the targeted objective of 269 units for the five -year planning period. There is, however, no data available to indicate the breakdown of such units relative to special needs groups, as listed in Table 1. Instead, over the course of the intervening years, changing circumstances in the City (rapidly rising land values, increase in elderly population, availability of funding for landslide abatement, etc.) have resulted in a focus on efforts to provide additional senior housing and to conserve housing jeopardized by previous, as well as potential, land movement. In addition, where possible, requirements for "affordable" housing have been incorporated into project approvals." 3. Revise p. II--4, Goal III, #2, Level of Achievement, to read: "Funding availability under review." 4. Revise p. II -5, Goal IV, #2, Level of Achievement, to read: "Funding availability under review." 59 Revise p. II -5, Goal IV, #10, Level of Achievement, to read: "Information available." 6. Revise p. II -11, last phrase of last sentence, to read: "...time frame, and therefore no replacement units have been required." 7. Revise p. III -2, Table 5, add to Note. "Ni precisely reflect changes due to differing used by sources." 8. Revise p. III -2, paragraph before Table 6, Census. The Table does not include vacant the total unit count is somewhat less than Table 5." umbers may not reporting methods to add: "...1988 units, and thus that listed in 9. Revise P. III -7, #3, to read: "The City's existing Housing Element policy is to discourage conversions of apartments and prohibit conversion when the vacancy rate is less than 5% since this further limits the economic range of housing. The policy is currently implemented as conversion requests (tract maps) are reviewed for consistency with General Plan policies, including those in the Housing Element. The City will further explore ways to implement this policy through Resolution No. 90 -74 Page 4 subdivision or conditional use permit regulations. The City will evaluate and, if feasible, implement such regulations prior to January, 1992." 10. Add to p. III -8, new #5, to read: "Redevelopment Area Financing Assistance: The City will continue to aggressively pursue financing alternatives with lending institutions, to assist residents in the Redevelopment Area to maintain and improve the condition of their existing homes." 11. Revise p. IV -2, last sentence of first paragraph, to read. "Assuming a 5% per annum decrease in this stock as houses were sold and rentals changed over the intervening years, the City would still have nearly 2,200 such dwelling units, although rental increases might further reduce those numbers. The Census data and extrapolation do not indicate how many of the persons living in those units were or are low- income households." 12. Revise p. IV -3, Handicapped Households, to delete last sentence and to add: "It is estimated that the number of handicapped persons may have increased since 1980 due to an anticipated increase in the elderly population, although the extent of the change will not be documented until the 1990 Census is available. The City has not received complaints from handicapped persons regarding housing availability in the City." 13. Revise p. IV -3, Elderly Households, to add to last sentence. "...in the City's elderly population, and the City's housing program emphasizes the needs of this special group. Since the 1981 Housing Element was approved, the City has added approximately 240 senior living units to its housing stock, and has approved-construction of an additional 250 units." 14. Revise p. IV -4, 'Overcrowded Households, to delete last sentence and add: "Due to the increase house size and decreasing household size since 1980, the City expects that the number of overcrowded households has decreased." 15. Revise p- IV- 4,,'Farm Workers, to add: "The City has no reason to believe that-these residents have specialized housing-needs except to the extent these persons are members of other special needs groups or fall into very -low or low income categories." 16. Revise P. IV -5, Female Heads of Households, to add. "The City anticipates that any increase in the number of-female household- heads since 1,98-0 would have occurred in conjunction with an expected increased elderly population, and has proposed programs, such as senior home sharing, targeted toward this special needs group." Resolution No. 90 -74 Page 5 17. Revise p. IV-5, Larg a Families, to delete last sentence and add: "Due to decreasing household size since 1980, the City expects that the number of large-family households will have decreased. 18. Revise p. IV-7, third paragraph, to add* "In regards to farmworkers, the City has no reason to believe that its residents involved in agriculture, fishing, etc. have specialized housing needs except to the extent these persons are members of other special needs groups." I 19. Revise p. IV-10 to replace last sentence with-, "When the City receives requests for housing assistance from low or moderate income households, Environmental Services staff will respond by looking for appropriate funding from set-aside or other available funds. A more specific program and expenditure plan for the 20% set-aside funds will be developed as an implementation action." 20* Add to p. IV-10, new SUMMARY OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE paragraph, "The City of Rancho Palos Verdes does not anticipate that available funding will be sufficient to meet the "existing need" requirement as estimated by the Southern California Association of Governments. As indicated above, funding programs to assist low and moderate income households are generally based on the income level and market rents in a community. Due to the high income level and market rents in Rancho Palos Verdes, the City and its residents will likely not qualify for such assistance. Thus, the City's housing assistance will depend on funding from 20% set-aside funds and housing mitigation fees, both of which will also be required to contribute to meeting "projected housing needs." The City does, however, propose a specific program to provide rental subsidies to an as yet undetermined number of low income families, and to utilize available funds to rehabilitate 10 units for low and moderate income families, and to conserve the 219 existing housing units within the City's Redevelopment Area." 21. Revise p. V-2, first paragraph, to add: "The City is approaching buildout. Accordingly, the supply of land is not sufficient to permit construction of substantial numbers of new housing units, and constitutes a serious constraint to the provision of affordable housing." 22. Add to p. V-2, after first paragraph: "Employment Trends Analysis: According to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) . employment in the. City of Rancho Palos Verdes was estimated at 2,889 as of 1987. SCAG further projects that the City's employment base will grow to 4,686 by the year 2010. This level of increase, however, would require major new employers, such as hotels, to locate in the City. As SCAG's estimate of regional housing needs is Resolution No. 90-74 Page 6 partially based on a community's employment, housing needs may be overstated if such a substantial increase in employment does not occur." 23. Revise p. V -4, to add after fourth sentence: "SLAG projects an increase of approximately 1,800 jobs in the City between 1987 and 2010, much of that within the next five years. Such an increase assumes some new major commercial development, such as the proposed hotels. The City maintains that, if such facilities are not approved or constructed, then the future low and.moderate income housing need would be reduced proportionately. Meeting the needs of lower - income households usually requires. housing subsidies and financial assistance, as indicated by.SCAG, but fiscal resources are limited and will further constrain the extent to which such needs are met." 24. Add to p. V -6, after last sentence,of second paragraph: "While most of that land, is zoned for single-family residential development at 1 -4, units per acre, almost 20% of the City's existing housing stock is comprised.of multi - family units in zones with densities of 6 -22 units per acres." '25. Revise p. V -6, to add.- new..paragraph: "Parking requirements are not'a constraint to housing affordability in Rancho Palos Verdes as they might be 1.n,a beach city or a more highly urban _are .a. I The City generally - requires two parking spaces per unit,.but does not require additional - parking for structures with more than two bedrooms, other than for visitor parking for apartments and other attached housing. The marginal cost for additional parking in Rancho Palos Verdes _would be neg- ligible relative to other affordability constraints, such..as land cost and environmental factors." 26. Revise p. V-6,-to add new paragraph (following above): "In summary, .the- City -':s land use ,and density; tcontrols,, =as well as its development standards..., have xprovided -a- mixture 4of types of re_sidentia.l Aevelopments and7 densities; Remaining land is generally constrained, by. geologic, topog-raphi -c , : and other environmenta 1 factors and, therefore, zoning- and development standards for those properties reflect those constraints. The City's Residential Planned Development zoning category, however, continues to allow flexibility for accommodating a variety of housing sizes and types." 27* Add to- p.. V -9, end of" page.:.' "Construction of such;-- structures is _ not likely', to, be,. constrained-- by topography or: aceess to any greater degree than standard single- family - dwellings." 28. Revise p. V -10, Density Bonus Law, to delete the date reference in the first line and replace the last sentence with: "The City will comply with all elements of the density bonus law upon receiving an appropriate development Resolution No. 90 -74 Page 7 application for low and moderate income housing. In addition, the City of Rancho' Palos Verdes will develop an ordinance to implement the provisions of State law as part of its proposed housing program." 29. Revise p. V -11, ffirst paragraph to refer to 1988 edition of Uniform Building, Plumbing, and Me'chanica l ' Codes 30* Add ` to p -. V =11, -af ter Building Codes and Enf orcement , new paragraph reading: "Eneroy'Conservation The City's Building Code requires compliance with Title 24 energy conservation standards ­for' new construction. Additionally, the City's Local California'Environmental Quality Act Guidelines require "anal Y's ik.dfn energy conservation measures as part of any proposed project.' 31. Add to p. V -13, On -Site Improvements, new paragraph to read: "Dedications and--f ees associated with on -site and off -site ,improvements are generally required of new subdivision tracts or parcel maps-, not for ' improvements on _ existing lots . Such improvements and fees are based on the actual cost of providing needed infrastructure and public services. It is diffIcu-lt, If not- impossible, to estimate these costs on a "typical" development basis. For instance, parkland dedication fees amount to the equivalent of funding needed to provide .014 acre of parkland per dwelling unit (approximately 4 acres"of, parkland per 1,000 population). The dollar amount of the fee, 'however, is dependent on both the value of the land involved and the number of units proposed for development. other improvements, such as roadways or landscaping, are particularly site specific, differing widely from project to project.*" 32. Revise p. V -13, Infrastructure, to read: "Water, sewer, drainage, and roadway infrastructure is adequate throughout most areas of the City. The • g y re are some existing residential areas, however, where` *drainage and sewer-limitations occur and septic systems are used. Roadways on* the coastal side of the City would also 'need upgradi* n'g to accommodate an increased level of development. Although improvements to infrastructure wi l 1 hbe needed in the future , such fa e i 1 ities do not provide significant constraints to future residential development, other than in the Landslide area (R P edevelo ment Area )-F where si"gniflc`ant r geologic constraints' already prohibit development. - 33. Add to p. V -14, Processing Permits and F_, add new paragraph after first paragraph: "The City's permit processing times are similar to those in other South Bay communities. For example, discretionary'permits such as variances requiring Planning Commission or City Council approval typically take from'' 2-3 months in Hermosa Beach, 2 -3 Resolution No. 90 -74 Page 8 months in Palos Verdes Estates, and over 3 months in Torrance, similar to the timeframes shown for Rancho Palos Verdes in Table 16." 34. Add to p. V -14, following last paragraph, add: "Summa of Land Use and Development Controls: The costs and timef rames for processing development permit applications in the City of Rancho. Palos Verdes are-consistent with those in other cities in the South Bay area.. The City's land use and density controls and-development standards reflect the area's extensive environmental contraints and limited access to the Peninsula. While the condition of sewer, water, and other utility systems may need upgrading in some locations, lack of infrastructure does-not generally constrain development in the City. In summary, land use and development controls and infrastructure are constraints to affordability only to the extent that development-is already constrained by physical environmental features and by limitations on access to the Peninsula. 35. Revise p. V-17, last paragraph, to add*.-' programs may also contribute to satisfying a portion of the projected low income-housing needs during the planning period." 36. Revise Table 18 on p. V -18 to change #11 to read.* "93 acres; OH, RS -1; >35% slopes; Limited access, steep slopes, geologic concerns; uncertain development potential "; add new #20 on p.-,..V -19 to read "Portuguese Bend ;,Hon Development; 230 acres; -OH, -RS -1 ; > >35% slopes; In Landslide Moratorium"; revise Exhibit 3 n,p. V -20 accordingly. 37. Revise Table 20 on p. V -25, to change first category to "638" acres; "Mostly in Landslide Moratorium or adjacent with unli.ke.ly potential. -for development in-next five years". 38 Revise p. V- 26, -4f irst paragraph, last sentence, to read: " ..7.-1.:,deve l opment - =which is- yet to be approved as we l l as a portion of the senior home . sharing and' domestic quarters programs." -_ 39. Revi -se pw.. V-26, last - paragraph, 'af ter _second sentence, to read*.. "Parkland is generally not appropriate -for- residential development--du e -to legal c-onstraints on developing parkland -and due. %to, public pol icy -which supports the retention of pub-Iic parks. 40. Revise p. V -26, begin new paragraph after third sentence t:abcay.e to read: "Redevelopment of existing residential sites -is: highly_ unlikely = 4ue to- the relatively= recent construction of the City',s 'housing, -stock'." 41. Rev-is_e p.4 V -27, last = -sentence; to read: , "'A1.1 si -x- -proposals include submittal'of a Conditional Use Permit, allowing discretionary City review of the project, and all require Resolution No. 90 -74 Page 9 preparation of the appropriate environmental documentation, pursuant to the , California ..Environmental .,Quality Act -0 As each project requires, a,. Conditional Use Permit, affordable housing issues will be evaluated" during the. permit- review process." 42. Revise p. V-27., to add new paragraphs: "In summary, based on proposed projects and current zoning for vacant parcels listed in Table 20, a total of 330-360 new residential units could..be built under future approvals,, in, addition,. to the 600 units previously.approved and,pending.constructiono This figure does not include buildout of "infill" lots or any development in the Landslide areas, Vacant developable land identified in this ,,chap ter ,.is suitable .for all types, of housing, ' ,including ,rental,, manufactured (mobileh omes) -and emergency 'housing. ..,20% of the City's housing c i,.Btoc �.s already.comprised of.rental housing, although future development could accommodate such housing through the residential planned development process,.,. As discussed previously, manufactured housing is permitted within the City's residential zones.. , The .1 invited , degree of homelessness in -,-the.area -does not justify-provision-of emergency shelter. ', In addition, the City'-.s-housing programs are proposed to meet SCAGs future housing needs projections With-in the, scope ..of Jand availability outlined previously." 430 Revise p. V-34, last paragraph, second sentence, to delete Vtonly" and the last sentence to read- proposed projects will be I evaluated. ..to address substantial, constraints such as environmental impacts, provision of open space, and adequacy of infrastructure, as further defined in the City's General Plan, Coastal Specific Plan, and Development Code." 44. Revise p.- V-35., Economic Constraints, the first, paragraph, last sentence, to read.* "Improved lots of 10,000 - 20,000 square feet; (twol,to four units ,per acre), are selling for-,.over $1, 000r.000 0: 'Due, -constraints, remaining ' lto�topographic.and geologic vacant land generally will not accommodate, more intensive use than lots of that size." 45. Revise.p- V-35, to add new .:paragraphs to,Econ9mic, Constraints*, "Construction costs tend to be.- higher in Rancho Palos Verdes, and on, the, Peninsula in general-, than-in other areas due to the physical factors involved,. particularly topographic and geologic constraints associated with development. While the City estimates construction costs of homes at appro - ximately $71, per square foot, similar- to costs throughout the Los Angeles region, the steep topography, expansive soils, ,a ' nd other 'geologic constraints ' raints often dictate extensive site preparation costs,. Also, due to, the. brushy vegetation on Peninsula hillsides and bluffs, fire prevention often. requires ' the use of ' tile or other f ire .retardant materials,. an additional construction cost,. Such costs are Resolution No. 90-74 Page 10 likely to increase total construction costs by 50% or more over standard regional costs. Financing in the City -is generally availableto the same extent as elsewhere in the region. The very high cost of land, however, due to its limited availability, - desirable location, and environmental constraints, tends to preclude affordable market rate housing regardless of financing options or construction costs. one area where financing is often not available is -within the Landslide-Moratorium area {Redevelopment Area), due to the geologic constraints on development. The City Council, however,,acting in its capacity as,the Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency, has aggressively pursued financing assistance from lending institutions for improvements in this area, and will continue to do so." 46. Add to p. V -48, Implementation Actions, new V. "Continue to provide for manufactured housing (mobilehomes) in the City's residential zones. Development Code revisions anticipated prior to January 1992 will include review of existing language to clarify accommodation of manufactured housing." 47. Add to P. VI -3, new "Implementation Actions ", to include: "1. Establish responsibility of City housing coordinator to address fair housing complaints through coordination with the Metro - Harbor Fair Housing' - Council:" 48 Add ' to p:- : VI-h =1 - new paragTatph, to read: "These quantified -objectives are-proposed to meet or exceed the "future" housing needs projections of SCAG's Regional Housing Needs Assessment. The objectives will not, however, fully satisfy needs afssessment, as funding resources are not ,available' to provide-- - as s i. stafice to the -extent of the needs = _specific :, programs-,' a-re proposed, however; using 20% set- was-ide, funda - and housing � mitigatione fees, Y to provide rental subsidies and rehabilitation' €undirrg, f o,r- ' -low; and moderate income households, representing a maximum feasible of fort- by, the ..City x ., _ 49 . Add crew s�e�c-ti -on- after p vI -I _I � to read : "FUNDING" "Proposed programs will be funded through a combination of City of Rancho Palos Verdes general fund revenues, Community Development.Block Grants; 20% set -aside funds,-housing mitigation fees,'and any available Federal and State housing program- funds Development of all of the proposed programs and subsequent implementation of regulatory or administrative actions will be funded through the "Department of Environmental Services' annual budget from general fund revenues. It is anticipated that the programs will require the commitment of an Associate or- Senior - -level planner at least one -half time on an ongoing Resolution No. 90 -74 Page 11 basis as the City's housing program coordinator. The estimated cost for funding such a position would be approximately $20,000 per year. .Recycling, program revenues will - continue_to provide funding for neighborhood beautification project, t item . #1: ,of Table 2 5) . _ Sources of funding of .Redeve 1 opment Area and - lands 1 ide abatement actions (item. #6) will include Community Development Block,Grants (CDBG) and other grants.or loans f rom_publi,c agencies. Rehabilitation programs (item #2) and rental assistance subsidies -Utem #8) will be.. derived from a combination of'CDBG.revenuesr set - aside - funds, housing mitigation fees, and other - potential available. State or Federal hous ing ;pr,ograms . Some of those f Ands may also be available to establish a'seni.or home - sharing program (item #13). The City has budgeted $36,000 in the 1990 -91 fiscal year to revise the - City's Development Coder (item ..Additionally,. costs of providing affordable housing will be borne by developers through housing mitigatiori fees or by providing new . affordabl=e un -its.. on -site. A11 tothe,r -.proposed programs are categorized as regulatory or administrative in nature and would be funded through- the Environmerntali Services Department budget as noted above.". 50. Revise p. VII -2, to add . a. ne # 7 Im P l, ,ementaton Action: Continue to pursue financing for residents in Redevelopment Area; Responsibility: Redevelopment Agency; Schedule. Ongoing; Comments .Maintenance and improvement of existing housing." 51. Revise p. V,II -3, to add a new.. #17: "Implementation Action: Continue to accommodate manufactured housing (.mobile homes) in residential zones; Responsibility: Environmental Services; Schedule: Ongoing; Comments: Review in conjunction with Code revision.." 52. Revise p. VII -3, to add a new #18: "Implementation Action: Address fair housing complaints through community organizations; Responsibility: Environmental Services; Schedule: Ongoing; Comments: Metro- Harbor Fair Housing Council." 53. Revise p. VIII -2, last paragraph, to read: 'The Housing Element has been reviewed by the City's Planning Commission and City Council, with considerable opportunity for public input. There are no conflicts between the proposed Housing Element policies and programs and those encompassed in other elements of the City's General -Plan. In particular., the Housing Element programs are compatible with the City's current Land Use Element. Programs and regulations for accommodating.on -site employee housing,. density bonuses, or second units will further provide that such actions are to be considered consistent with land use densities in the General Resolution No. 90 -74 Page 12 Plan. It is a policy of the City that any future amendments to the General Plan will be evaluated for consistency with the other elements of the Plan before adoption." Resolution No. 90 -74 Page 13