HomeMy WebLinkAboutDR-2020-0011 DA 2020-0002 House of Ruth (ITEM 11)Family Promise of Orange County
1941 EI Camino Real
City Council Meeting
March 2, 2021
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Project Background
• Family Promise of Orange County, a non-profit organization,
established to assist families experiencing homelessness achieve
housing stability.
• November 2018 — ENA between City and Family Promise for
,disposition of City property at 1941 EI Camino Real.
• February 2020 — DDA between City and Family Promise to secure
the project site pending entitlement approvals.
• lPartnerships - "House of Ruth" project will be:
Operated by Family Promise of Orange County
• Developed by HomeAid Orange County, a partner in fundraising and
building the transitional housing project, "House of Ruth".
• Builder Captain Brookfield Residential provides resources, including
materials and labor at discounted rate.
Project Entitlements
February 9, 2021 — Planning Commission
• Adopted a Resolution determining that the project is in
conformance with the General Plan; and
• Recommended that the City Council approve of the following:
• Development Agreement 2020-002 to facilitate the development and
conveyance of the project site.
Design Review 2020-0011 for the
design and site
layout
of for the
development of a seven (7) unit multi -family apartment
style
building for
short term transitional housing project
for qualified families with children
experiencing homelessness or at risk
of homelessness
and
other onsite
amenities.
Density Bonus to authorize two (2)
additional units
for a
total of 7
apartment units
Request for two development concessions for reduced front yard setback
and waiver of covered parking
Project Description -House of Ruth
Seven Unit Apartment -style Complex
• Transitional housing for qualified families with children
• Four 2 -bedroom units; Two 3 -bedroom units, and One 1 -bedroom unit
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Project Description,
Resident Qualifications
• Family with at least one
minor child
• Preference for families
with direct ties to City of
Tustin
• Pay program fee
House of Ruth
Community Resource
Center
• Case Management
• Individual and Family
Therapy
• Budgeting
Literacy
and Financial
• Place disposable income ' Credit Repair
into saving account
Office Staffing
• House Navigator, Case
Manager, and Interns
• Workforce Development
• Supplemental Food and
Supplies
• Referral to Resources
Boundary Tree
Planting (41
trees proposed)
Seven Unit Apt
Style (7,681 SF)
Building
Entry/Parking
Outdoor Areas
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Adult
Courtyard
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lighting
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Decorative
Recessed Complementary accent tiles
windows with color palette: grey -
plant shelves reen and white
Density
Allowable Units I Parking
Proposed
Project
With Density
Bonus
Front Yard Setback
arking
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dard
Code Requirement
Allows for two
additional units over
and above zoning
code allowance and
provides for reduced
parking requirements
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Development Agreement 2020-0002
Development Agreement (DA) Statute (Government Code Section
65864) allows the City to enter into an agreement to provide for the
development of the property and to establish development rights.
The DA will include, but not be limited to, the following provisions:
• The term of the Development Agreement.
• Public benefits.
1 •The timing of development as set forth in the DDA.
Annual review of Developer's performance, etc.
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Development Agreement 2020-0002
Public Benet"
• Provide safe and stable housing environment for short term
housing for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of
homelessness
• The project would only be accessible to certain qualified families
• Families with children
Preference given to families with ties to the City of Tustin
• Affordability and other restrictions, qualifications and operations
are imposed by the DDA for at least 55 years from certificate of
occupancy.
Environmental Review
• This project - s categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15332
(Class 32) of the California Environmental Quality Act.
• Consistent with General Plan and Zoning designation
i • Within the city limits on a project site less than 5 acres
Surrounded by urban uses
Has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened
species
Not result in significant effects relating to traffic, noises air
quality, or water quality
The site can be adequately served by all utilities and public
services.
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Public Comments/Concerns
Concern for security and safety
Staffing/Business hours
Trash enclosure location
Construction impacts on adjacent properties
Letters of Support
Discussed by Planning Commission
Planning Commission Recommendation
That the City ouncil:
• Adopt Resolution No. 21-17 approving DR 2020-0011 and Density
Bonus and Concessions for the development of a 7 -unit multi -family
building for short term transitional housing and services for qualified
families with children experiencing homelessness or at risk of
homelessness and,
• Adopt Ordinance 1512 approving DA 2020-0002 to facilitate the
disposition of property and for the development of a 7 -unit multi-
family building for short-term transitional housing for qualified
families with children experiencing homelessness or at risk of
homelessness at 1941 EI Camino Real (APN 500-071-12).
Family Promise of Orange County
1941 EI Camino Real
City Council Meeting
March 2, 2021