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Home My WebLink About1995-01-12; Housing Commission; MinutesMinutes of: HOUSING COMMISSION Time of Meeting: 6:OO P.M. Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: January 12, 1995 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Avis, called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge of allegiance was led by Commissioner Scarpelli. ROLL CALL: Present: Chairman Avis, Commissioners Calverley, Rose, Rornbotis, Sato, Scarpelli, and Wellman Absent: Commissioners Escobedo and Noble Staff Present: Evan Becker, Housing and Redevelopment Director Reggie Harrison, Housing Program Manager Debbie Fountain, Senior Management Analyst Leilani Hines, Management Analyst Clint Phillips, Senior Management Analyst Brian Hunter, Senior Planner Terri Woods, Associate Planner COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA: There were no requests to address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Sato, and duly seconded, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 1994, as submitted. Chairman Avis, Commissioners Calverley, Rose, Sato, Wellman VOTE: 5-0-2 AYES: NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioners Rombotis, Scarpelli NEW BUSINESS: 1. PRESENTATION TO ED SCARPELLI Chairman Avis read and presented a Proclamation to Commissioner Ed Scarpelli for his service as Chairman of the Housing Commission for the year 1994. 2. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT - RANCHO CARRILLO VILLAGES "F," "G," AND "P" - Request for recommendation of approval of a proposed 120 unit affordable housing project for Rancho Carrillo Villages "F," "G," and "P". The project is part of a development related to CT 93-07/PUD 93-06/SDP 94-01. HOUSING COMMISSION January 12,1995 PAGE 2 Evan Becker, Housing and Redevelopment Director, gave an overview of the Commission's responsibilities with regard to affordable housing projects and the criteria by which they must render their decisions. Brian Hunter, Senior Planner, gave a brief history of the Carrillo Ranch and discussed the diagrams and renderings of the proposed Rancho Carrillo Villages. He stated that the applicant is Continental Homes and that in order to comply with the lnclusionary Housing Ordinance, they must provide a portion of the housing affordable to low income households. The applicant's affordable housing proposal indicates that Village "F" of the Carrillo Ranch Master Plan shall be the site for the affordable housing project. The project will consist of a mixture of two story townhome units and carriage units over private garages. The townhome units will range in size from 980 to 1,214 s.f. and the carriage units will be approximately 672 s.f. Thirteen of the units will have three bedrooms, 83 are two bedroom units, and 24 are one bedroom units. As required, these units will be sold at a price affordable to lower income households at 80% of the county median. Mr. Hunter stated that the affordable housing project in Village F will satisfy the inclusionary housing requirements for Rancho Carrillo Villages G, L, M. N, 0, P, Q and R. The tentative maps for these Villages allow a maximum of 791 dwelling units, which requires 1 19 affordable units. Village F will provide 120 affordable units. Mr. Hunter stated that the applicant is also considering the possibility of constructing second dwelling units together with single family homes to be built in other villages within Rancho Carrillo Master Plan Community. If the applicant does decide to build second dwelling units, the number of total low income affordable housing units to be located in Village F will be reduced by the number of second dwelling units constructed. Mr. Hunter stated that at this time, the applicant intends to privately finance the construction of the 120 affordable units and no request has been made for financial assistance from the City. However, the applicant has requested three incentives to assist in development of the affordable project, Le. delayed architectural review, parking standard modification, and private street width modification. These modifications have been reviewed by staff and found to be acceptable. Staff recommends approval of the project as conditioned. Debbie Fountain, Senior Management Analyst, discussed affordable housing issues and compared the Rancho Carrillo project to the La Terraza project. She then led a discussion on unit sizes, amenities, recreation facilities, and whether or not there would NCTD bus stops to serve the project. Ms. Fountain stated that many of the details which have been proposed could change when the Affordable Housing Agreement is finalized. Although the developer has not requested any financial assistance at this time, they do want to leave that option open. Chairman Avis opened the public testimony and issued the invitation to speak. Chris Chambers, Continental Homes, 12636 High Bluff Drive, San Diego, addressed the Commission and reviewed the Rancho Carrillo project which is still in a conceptual mode. He stated that the CC&Rs have not yet been developed but the concept is to have a master homeowner's association for the entire project. He believes the homeowner fee will be based on the amenities and level of maintenance required by each Village. The homeowner would be required to support the amenities for the Village in which they reside. Community recreation and day care will be open to the entire community. Mr. Chambers stated that when this project was first presented to the Planning Commission, he had asked for many modifications which were denied. He feels there are some inconsistencies in the affordable housing formula, i.e. that the construction of affordable units would create the need for more affordable units. He will be discussing this again when the project goes before the City Council. He will also be asking again for some modifications which were denied by the Planning Commission. HOUSING COMMISSION January 12,1995 PAGE 3 Commissioners questioned Mr. Chambers on various aspects of integrating affordable housing throughout the entire community, rather in one specified area. Mr. Chambers replied that this is one reason second dwelling units might be a good idea, however he is concerned that this concept has not yet been market tested. There being no other persons desiring to address the Commission on this topic, Chairman Avis declared the public testimony closed and opened the item for discussion among the Commission members. Commissioners questioned staff on the possible need for four bedroom units in this and other affordable projects. ACTION: VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN : ACTION: VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN : Motion was made by Commissioner Rombotis, and duly seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 95-001 recommending approval of the development of the proposed 120 unit affordable housing project within the Continental Rancho Carrillo Villages "F," "G," and "P, including the revision to Condition #2, as presented by staff. Chairman Avis, Commissioners Calverley, Rose, Rombotis, Sato, Scarpelli, Wellman None None 7-0 A Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Rombotis, and duly seconded, for staff to bring back a needs assessment for four bedroom units at the next meeting. Chairman Avis, Commissioners Calverley, Rose, Rombotis, Sato, Scarpelli, Wellman None None 7-0 ANNOUNCEMENTSlREPORTS: Commissioner Rombotis stated that he would like to see a future discussion item regarding density bonus and how the 15% inclusionary housing obligation is calculated. Commissioner Calverley requested staff to provide an update on county income figures for 1994. The next meeting of the Housing Commission will be February 9, 1995. ADJOURNMENT: By proper motion, the Regular meeting of January 12, 1995 was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, EVANBECKER Housing and Redevelopment Director BETTYBUCKNER Minutes Clerk