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ITEM #3
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: MARCH 27, 2018
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY DETERMINATION
APPLICANT: CITY OF TUSTIN
300 CENTENNIAL WAY
TUSTIN, CA 92780
PROPERTY OWNERS: CITY OF TUSTIN
LOCATION: 370 FLYERS LANE
GENERAL PLAN: MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT (SP-1)
ZONING: MCAS TUSTIN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT (SP-1)
EXISTING LAND USE: RESIDENTIAL
ENVIRONMENTAL: GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY DETERMINATIONS
REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402 ARE
NOT "PROJECTS" REQUIRING ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
REQUEST: GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY FINDING FOR
CONVEYANCE OF THE AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL UNIT
LOCATED AT 370 FLYERS LANE
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 4362, determining that the
conveyance of the residential unit located at 370 Flyers Lane managed by the Tustin
Housing Authority (Housing Authority) and owned by the City of Tustin (City) to be sold
at market rate is in conformance with the Tustin General Plan.
Planning Commission Report
GPC Determination—Housing Authority
March 27, 2018
Page 2
APPROVAL AUTHORITY
General Plan Conformity:
Pursuant to Section 65402(a) of the Government Code, the Planning Commission is
authorized to determine whether the location, purpose, and extent of the proposed
acquisition or disposition of real property is consistent with the General Plan.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The Housing Authority is proposing the sale of a City-owned residential unit located at
370 Flyers Lane at market rate. The affordable unit was purchased as a result of
foreclosure activities. On March 7, 2018, the Tustin Housing Authority Commission
authorized the sale.
The Housing Authority utilized Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds
(LM]HAF) to purchase the unit. These funds will be recovered through the sale of the
unit at market rate and the proceeds will be deposited into the LMIHAF. The LMIHAF
supports Housing Authority efforts to monitor and preserve the balance of affordable
ownership units in the Authority's inventory.
Genera!Plan Conformity
Pursuant to Section 65402(c) of the Government Code, prior to acquisition or
disposition of real property by a local agency such as the City, a general plan conformity .
determination is required. The Planning Commission is authorized to determine whether
the location, purpose, and extent of the proposed conveyance are consistent with the
General Plan.
The proposed sale of the affordable unit at market rate supports the following General
Plan Housing Element goals:
1. Housing Element Goal 1: Provide an adequate supply of housing to meet the
need for a variety of housing types and the diverse socio-economic needs of all
community residents.
2. Housing Element Goal 3: Increase the percentage of ownership housing to
ensure a reasonable balance of rental and owner-occupied housing within the
City.
3. Housing Element Goal 4: Preserve the existing supply of affordable housing in
the City.
Planning Commission Report
CPC Determination — Housing Authority
March 27, 2018
Page 3
While the sale of the affordable unit at market rate values reduces the Housing
Authority's inventory, the funds are used to administer and monitor the Housing
Authority's existing inventory of affordable ownership units. The purpose of administering
and monitoring the existing inventory is to insure units at risk of foreclosure remain in the
inventory and to prevent affordable owners from renting their units. Affordable owners can
attempt to purchase another home by renting out their affordable unit and this is to the
detriment of other families who could qualify to purchase their affordable unit. By
preventing owners from renting their units, the Housing Authority seeks to preserve
affordability for future buyers and prevent existing affordable owners from taking
advantage of the City's affordable program in order to add to their real estate portfolio.
In an effort to expand affordable housing opportunities in Tustin, the City and Housing
Authority conveyed property at 140 S A Street on October 4, 2017, to Habitat for Humanity
of Orange County for the purpose of constructing two homes for income-eligible veterans
to purchase. The City and Housing Authority are currently negotiating with Jamboree
Housing Corporation for the development of affordable rental housing in Tustin Legacy.
CONCLUSION
The location, purpose, and extent of the proposed conveyance is in conformance with the
General Plan and staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.
4362.
Jerry Craig j' Elizabeth A. Binsack
Deputy Director/Ec6no oprnent Director of Community Development
Attach merj
A. Location Map
B. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4362
ATTACHMENT A
Location Map
LOCATION MAP
RESOLUTION NO. 4362: 370 FLYERS LN.
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ATTACHMENT B
Planning Commission Resolution No. 4362
RESOLUTION NO. 4362
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN DETERMINING THAT
THE CONVEYANCE OF A RESIDENTIAL UNIT
LOCATED AT 370 FLYERS LANE IS IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE APPROVED
GENERAL PLAN.
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
1. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. That the Tustin Housing Authority (Housing Authority) wishes to sell an
affordable residential .unit located at 370 Flyers Lane at market rate and
deposit the funds into the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset
Fund (LMIHAF). The LMIHAF is used to administer and monitor the
Housing.Authority's affordable housing inventory.
B. That Section 65402(a) of Government Code provides that no real
property shall be disposed until the location, purpose, and extent of the
project has been reported upon by the local planning agency as to the
conformity with the adopted general plan.
C. That Section 65402 (a) of the Government Code authorizes the Planning
j Commission to determine whether the location, purpose, and extent of
the proposed disposition of real property are consistent with the General
Plan.
D. The proposed disposition supports several General Plan goals, including
the following:
1. Housing Element Goal 1: Provide an adequate supply of housing to
meet the need for a variety of housing types and the diverse socio-
economic needs of all community residents.
2. Housing Element Goal 3: Increase the percentage of ownership
housing to ensure a reasonable balance of rental and owner-
occupied housing within the City.
3. Housing Element Goal 4: Preserve the existing supply of affordable
housing in the City.
E. That the general plan conformity determinations required by Government
Code Section 65402(a) are not "projects" requiring environmental review
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
il. The Planning Commission hereby determines that the location, purpose, and
extent of the disposition of the affordable residential unit located at 370 Flyers
Lane at market rate is in conformance with the approved General Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting held on the 27th day of March, 2018.
RYDER TODD SMITH
Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that"Resolution No. 4362 was duly
passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the
27th day of March, 2018.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER AYES:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER NOES:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSTAINED:
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ABSENT:,
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary