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2021-12-15 City Council Item No. 12.2 Housing Element Update Presentation Regular MEETING - Additional Meeting MaterialsCity of Menifee City Council Housing Element Update Project PLN21-0022 (GPA) & PLN21-0021(CZ) December 15, 2021 •6th Cycle, 2021-2029 Housing Element Update •Safety Element Update •Land Use Element Update/Change of Zone •Environmental Justice Policies •Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) Project Summary What is a Housing Element? 3 Required Chapter of the Menifee General Plan Provides goals, policies, programs, and objectives to guide future housing growth and address current housing needs Identifies future housing growth need by income category Requires certification by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to show compliance with State housing laws •Goals, Policies and Programs •Goal HE-1 –A diverse housing stock that offers a full range of housing opportunities for Menifee residents and supports the local economy. •7 Policies & 8 Implementation Program Actions (Actions 1 –8) •Goal HE-2 –Quality residential development, sustainable safe neighborhoods with a variety of housing types, designs and opportunities, well-served by ample parks, infrastructure, community amenities, and public services and facilities •6 Policies & 5 implementation Program Actions (Actions 9 –13) •Goal HE-3 –Improved opportunities for moderate and low-income residents and those with special needs to rent, purchase, or maintain housing. •6 Policies & 17 Implementation Program Actions (Actions 14 –30) •Goal HE-4 –Effective and responsive housing program and policies. •3 Policies & 10 Implementation Program Actions (Actions 31 –40) Housing Element Housing Plan 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element UpdateHousing Element Policies Compliance with SB 35 provisions Emergency Shelters,Transitional and Supportive Housing (AB2162 and AB139) Housing for Homeless People (SB 2 and SB 745) Supportive Housing/Lower Barrier Navigation Centers Housing for People with Disabilities Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing-AFFH (AB 686) 5 Programs based on Housing Element Laws include: 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element UpdateHousing Element Policies Draft programs of the updated Housing Element include: Adequate Sites to Accommodate the City’s 2021-2029 RHNA Rezone Program to Accommodate Low,Very Low and Moderate RHNA Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Development Senior Minor Home Repair Grant Code Enforcement Program The Preservation of At-Risk Housing Annual RHNA sites Inventory Monitoring and Reporting Program 6 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element UpdateRHNAAllocation:6th Cycle (2021 –2029) 7 Income Category % of Median Family Income Income Range* RHNA Allocation (Housing Units) Min.Max. Very Low Income 0 -50%MFI --$39,500 1,761 units Low Income 51 –80%MFI $39,501 $63,200 1,051 units Moderate Income 81 –120%MFI $63,201 $93,000 1,106 units Above Moderate Income >120%MFI $93,001 >$93,001 2,691 units Total:6,609 units *Income range is based on the 2020 HUD Median Family Income (MFI)for Riverside County of $77,500. The Housing Element required an Adequate Site Analysis •City must demonstrate the ability to accommodate RHNA •Adequate sites to meet the RHNA-6,609 units •Sites must meet statutory requirements –AB 1397 •Must be considered “available” (i.e. vacant) •Meet size requirements •Served by utilities •Sites must meet income categories •Very low, Low, Moderate, Above Moderate Income Adequate Sites Analysis Adequate Sites to accommodate the RHNA: •Candidate Housing Sites –69 sites accommodate 8,696 units (32% buffer above RHNA) •Seven existing specific plans accommodate moderate and above moderate-income portion of the RHNA •Nineteen accessory dwelling units in the moderate and above moderate-income category •A Rezone/Land Use amendment program for 11 of the candidate housing sites to accommodate Low/Very Low and Moderate Income RHNA •Rezone eight parcels (55 acres): From EDC zones to High Density Residential (HDR) Zone •Rezone one 9.27-acre parcel from EDC-MB Zone to Medium Density Residential (MDR) Zone •Rezone two parcels totaling 10.12 acres from the Economic Development Corridor Newport Road (EDC-NR) Zone to the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Zone Adequate Sites Approved Specific Plans •Menifee North •Cimarron Ridge •Legado •Audie Murphy Ranch •Rockport Ranch •Newport Estates •Cantalena Moderate & Above Moderate-Income Sites Rezone Sites for Moderate & Above Moderate-Income •Inset 1 -Rezone from EDC- NR to MDR at 8.1-14 du/acres (1 parcel 9.27 acres) •Inset 2 -Rezone from EDC-MB to LMDR at 5.1-8 du/acre (2 parcels –9.47 acres) Moderate & Above Moderate-Income Sites •2,812 units req’d. for Low and Very Low-Income households. •Existing HDR Zoned properties –Max. 24 du/acre Preferred •> 0.5 acres and < 10 acres •Vacant vs. nonvacant •Access to opportunities •Existing can accommodate portion of Lower Income RHNA Very Low & Low-Income Sites •Rezone Sites for remaining Lower Income need •HDR Zoning –Max. 24 du/acre •Inset 1 -Rezone 3 parcels from EDC-MB to HDR Zone (6.02 acres) •Inset 2 -Rezone one parcel from EDC-NR to HDR (4.85 acres) •Inset 3 –Rezone two parcels from EDC-NR to HDR (9.47 Acres) •Inset 4 –Rezone one parcel from EDC-CC to HDR (5 Acres) •Inset 5 –Rezone one parcel from EDC-CC to HDR (approx. 29 Acres) •Total Acres –54.34 Very Low & Low-Income Sites Safety Element Update •Updated the text, tables, and exhibits to address newly adopted requirements related to hazards (floods, fires, climate adaptation) •Element updated based on CalFire methodology and Climate Vulnerability Assessment conclusions •Revised new goals, policies, and objectives to combat fire hazards •Identification of updated California Department of Forestry High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps •Creation of climate change adaptability goals and policies. •Based on the conclusions of the Climate Vulnerability Assessment. •Addresses risks due to fire susceptibility, heat damage, and drought. On September 21, 2021, the CA Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection completed their review of the Safety Element 14 Climate Vulnerability Assessment •CA and So Cal Climate Adaptation Planning Guides used to assess vulnerability to the effects of climate change. •Potential effects analyzed: •Exposure –Climate change effects •Sensitivity –Community structures, functions, and populations potentially susceptible to exposure •Potential Impacts –How climate change exposure will affect the community structures, functions, and populations (impacts) •Adaptive Capacity –Evaluate the community’s current ability to address the projected impacts •Vulnerability Scoring –Determine and rank potential impacts and adaptive capacity •The City was found to be at risk of air quality hazards, precipitation changes, flooding, sever storms and extreme weather, temperature changes, and wildfires. 15 New Safety Element Policies •Flood & Fire •Coordination w/ FEMA for current flood mapping •Locate Public Facilities outside of flood & fire risk areas •Coord w/ EMWD for adequate water for fire suppression •Fire protection plan (FPP) for dev. In VHFHSZ •Two points of access for new subdivisions •Climate •Continue Environmental Analysis of GHG for new development •Protect water supply from drought •Reliable energy availability & promote alterative energy •Drought resistant landscaping •Police •Diversity of fleet •ID City-owned bldgs. and property for expansion of emergency services •Technology & IT infrastructure 16 Land Use Element Update •Update text and exhibits including the buildout summary related to zone changes •Update text for consistency with the Housing Element •Update Goals and Polices •Create new Environmental Justice Section and Policies •Update Exhibits including LU-2 Land Use Map •Amend the land use map with the updated HE sites 17 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element UpdateLand Use Element Update -EDC •Updates to the Economic Development Corridor Land Use Element to: •Amend EDC land use &zoning consistent with rezone program ofthe Housing Element •Address residential in the EDC(i.e., 15%limitation &stand-alone) •EDC Subarea preferred usemixwith rezones for housing sites 18 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element UpdateLand Use Element Update -EDC 19 EDC Subarea Current Use Mix Proposed Use Mix EDC –Northern Gateway (594 acres) Residential -5% Industrial –95% Residential -5% Commercial –5% Industrial –90% EDC –McCall Blvd (reduced from 257 to 236 acres) Residential –20% Commercial Retail -60% Commercial Office -20% No change to current use mix EDC –Newport Road (reduced from 156 to 130 acres) Residential -30% Commercial Retail -60% Commercial Office -5% Business Park –5% Residential -20% Commercial Retail -65% Commercial Office -15% EDC –Community Core (reduced from 392 to 356 acres) Residential -25% Commercial Retail -10% Commercial Office -35% Business Park -30% Residential -20% Commercial Retail -30% Commercial Office -40% Business Park -10% EDC –Southern Gateway (832 acres) Residential -10% Commercial Retail -10% Commercial Office -10% Business Park -70% No change to current use mix Proposed Changes to Preferred Use-Mix for EDC Subareas 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element UpdateLand Use Element Update •Amends land use and zoningdesignationsof 11 candidatehousing sites for RHNA•Includes parcels currently zonedEconomicDevelopmentCorridors(EDC)•8 Parcels to be rezoned from EDC-NR,EDC-CC,and EDC-MB to HDRzoning designation •2 parcels to be rezoned from EDC-NR to LMDR zoning designation•1 parcel to be rezoned from EDC-MBto MDR zoning designation 11 Rezoned Parcels 2-LMDR(5.1 to 8 units/acre 11-HDR (20.1-24units/acre)1-MDR (8.1-14 units/acre) 20 Land Use Amendment EDC-HDR Land Use Amendment EDC-HDR Land Use Amendment EDC-LMDR and MDR Environmental Justice Policies •Senate Bill 1000 (2016) established EJ requirements for general plans •Establish goals to address the “unique or compounded health risks” in disadvantaged communities by decreasing pollution exposure, increasing community assets, and improving overall health •CalEnviroScreen -Statewide data used to identify disadvantaged communities (DACs) •Prioritize improvements and programs that meet the needs of disadvantaged communities. 24 Environmental Justice Policies Community health, recreation, and economic mobility opportunities are addressed through: •improvements in air quality, water quality, and land use compatibility, •better access to transportation infrastructure, •access to education and employment, •home maintenance, •nutrition, and •any unique or compounded health risks including climate vulnerability (i.e., high fire threat areas, sea level rise, high flood or seismic risk areas, etc.). 25 No DAC’s Identified in CalEnviroScreen within the City of Menifee. However, goals and policies to advance equity and protect human health are incorporated in the Land Use Element •Joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session -Sept. 30, 2020 •Community Workshop No. 1 –Oct. 22, 2020: Overview of planning process, RHNA obligations & interactive exercise/survey & discussion on housing topics •Online Community Survey –Sept. 30 to Nov. 23, 2020 •Survey questions related to challenges to finding or creating housing, opportunities for housing, types of housing preferred in Menifee & creative ways to meet the City’s housing needs •Community Workshop No. 2 & EIR Scoping Meeting –Feb. 25, 2021: Recap of the Housing Element Update process, the Community Survey results & overview of the interactive mapping & EIR scoping Overview of Community Outreach •City webpage with all project info and draft documents •StoryMap/Interactive Web Map –Live on City Website since March 9, 2021: Allows for feedback on the candidate sites inventory (locations, density, and types of housing) •Community Workshop No. 3 –May 20, 2021 •StoryMap Outreach Results•Candidate Sites Analysis, •Housing Element Draft Policy Review•Land Use Element, Safety Element, and Environmental Justice Update•Environmental Review Process •Joint City Council/Planning Commission Study Session -May 26, 2021 Overview of Community Outreach Environmental Justice Outreach •June 8, 2021 -Presentation to Community Partners •June 30th, 2021 –Community Meeting in Romoland –Motte Historical Museum •July 13, 2021 -Presentation to Quail Valley Community Group at QV Moose Lodge •July 15, 2021 –2nd Community Meeting held at City Hall •Additional engagement included: •Stakeholder interviews •Online engagement through the City website including EJ Survey 28 HCD Review HCD required to review and certify Housing Element complies with State Law •Draft Housing Element submitted to HCD June 22, 2021 •HCD comments provided August 20, 2021 •City revised Housing Element & submitted revised draft HE to HCD for 2nd review on September 16, 2021 •HCD 2ND review comment letter provided November 15, 2021 •City revised Housing Element & submitted revised Draft HE to HCD for 3rd review •HCD has up to 60 days to review and provide their determination 29 Environmental Review •Programmatic EIR determined based potential for significant environmental impacts •Notice of Preparation (NOP) -Feb. 3, 2021, to March 5, 2021 •Draft EIR analysis found Project –No significant adverse environmental impacts. All potential impacts less than significant or less than significant with mitigation measures •Notice of Availability of Draft EIR –Circulated for 45-day public review June 25-August 9, 2021 – •6 comments received from Agencies, Organizations & Public •Final EIR responds to all comments received on Draft EIR w/errata 30 1.Conduct a public hearing; 2.Adopt a Resolution certifying the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (“FPEIR”) for the Housing Element Update Project,based on the findings incorporated in the FPEIR and the conclusion that the project will not have a significant impact with mitigation; 3.Adopt a Resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. PLN21-0022,based upon the findings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report and Resolution;and 4.Introduce an Ordinance approving Change of Zone PLN21- 0021 based upon the findings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report and Ordinance. Recommendation