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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AUGUST 29, 2007
Commission Attendance
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SAM ALLEVATO
THOMAS W. HRIBAR
MARK NIELSEN
JOE SOTO
DR. LONDRES USO
Present: Marie Buckner, Joanne Marquez (left meeting at 6:30 p.m. due to
illness), Laura Freese, Gene Ratcliffe
Absent: Mary Ann Groover (excused)
Staff Present: Lynnette Lehmann, Senior Management Analyst
A. CALL TO ORDER — Chairperson Freese called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
B. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
C. MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 2007
The minutes of June 27, 2007 were approved unanimously.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. 2007 Housing Element Update — The Committee unanimously continued
the item to their meeting on August 30, 2007 at 6 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers.
2. Architectural Control 06-14, Little Hollywood Expansion, a site plan,
elevations, grading, landscaping, and other related improvement plans for
a proposal to add 10 additional affordable manufactured housing rental
units on approximately 1.67- acres in Little Hollywood Located at the
Northern Terminus of Paseo Adelanto Between Ramos and Mission
Streets (Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 121-142-01, 07)(Little Hollywood
Affordable Rental Unit Expansion Proiect)(Applicant: San Juan Capistrano
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Community Redevelopment Agency) (Case Planner: Lynnette Lehmann,
Senior Management Analyst) City Council Priority Na — Ms. Lehmann
provided the staff presentation noting that the Community Redevelopment
Agency ("Agency") is proposing to construct 10 additional affordable
manufactured housing rental units on the remaining 1.67 acres of vacant
land in Little Hollywood owned by the Agency. The proposed site plan
includes three 674 square feet one -bedroom units and seven 813 square
feet two-bedroom units. All three of the one -bedroom units will have
disabled access ramps and bathrooms. Staff described the components
of the site plan, including the building elevations, parking, window
treatments, landscaping, equestrian trail, and preservation of the large
grouping of pepper trees in the common area. Staff pointed out that state
law (Govt. Code sec. 65915 et seq.) requires that cities grant a density
bonus and other concessions to their development standards for any
residential project which includes affordable units. Since the proposed
plan will provide 20 parking spaces rather than the 28 parking spaces
required per the Municipal Code, one parking concession is requested.
Ms. Lehmann stated that the City had previously adopted affordability
covenants for the existing 14 units in August, 2005, and that the adopted
covenants applied to any new units added or constructed on the Agency -
owned property in Little Hollywood. Staff summarized the Design Review
Committee ("DRC") review of the proposed project on August 2, 2007 and
summarized the DRC recommendations identified in the staff report. Mr.
Michael Imlay of Land Concern was present to answer any questions
about the project for the Committee members.
Discussion ensued, and the Committee raised questions about the (1)
landscape plant palette, (2) preservation of the grouping of pepper trees in
the common backyard area, (3) the DRC's recommended use of
variegated asphalt shingles for the roofs, (4) proposed street curbs, (5)
house and porch height from finish grade, (6) mix of one and two-bedroom
units and disabled access and bathrooms for the one -bedroom units; (7)
the possible ramifications to the project if Paseo Adelanto should ever
need to be extended through to Avenida de la Vista.
In response to the above questions, the following discussion ensued:
(1) It was agreed that the use of native California plants was appropriate
for this project. Member Ratcliffe also recommended that the Arbutus
unedo "Elfin King" (Dwarf Strawberry Tree) plans be replaced with a
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less expensive species. It was pointed out that the Santa Barbara
Daisy can be very invasive and the landscape architect may want to
reconsider planting of this species adjacent to the creek. Additionally,
the Committee concurred with the DRC's recommendation to match
the palette for the Los Rios Park, extend the landscaping to the
existing access drive at the southwest corner of the project, and to
incorporate differences in the landscaping to avoid the appearance of a
condominium project. Mr. Imlay discussed the proposed irrigation
system noting that once the native landscaping is established,
irrigation will not be necessary for the most part and may be shut
down;
(2) Member Ratcliffe requested tight controls during project construction to
ensure that the large grouping of pepper trees are protected from
construction activities;
(3) It was agreed that variegated asphalt shingles were appropriate to
provide added dimension to the roofs;
(4) The proposed street French drains (no curbs) is appropriate to
maintain the rural character of the neighborhood
(5) It was agreed that the house finish grade and porch height may be
varied depending upon its location.
(6) The Committee concurred with the mix of one and two-bedroom units
for the project, including the disabled access and bathrooms for the
one -bedroom units.
(7) Staff pointed out that the possible extension of Paseo Adelanto to
Avenida de la Vista had been presented to the City Council on
January 16, 2007, and that the City Council had directed staff to
proceed with the expansion plans in accordance with the Circulation
Element in the Los Rios Specific Plan. However, Mr. Imlay pointed out
that if the City Council should ever determine that the extension of
Paseo Adelanto to Avenida de la Vista is necessary, only one unit in
this phase would require relocation. Since the units will be
manufactured units, relocation could be easily accomplished.
Chairperson Freese opened the floor for public input. There being no one
wishing to speak, the floor was closed for more discussion or a motion.
There being no further discussion, the Housing Advisory Committee
unanimously voted to forward Architectural Control 06-14 (Little Hollywood
Expansion) to the Planning Commission with a recommendation of
approval.
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3. Status Report on Housing Programs — Ms. Lehmann provided a staff
presentation summarizing the status of the Rental Subsidy Program, Little
Hollywood Affordable Rental Program, the 2004 HOME First -Time
Homebuyer and Owner -Occupied Housing Rehabilitation grant, the 2006
Owner -Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program Over -The -Counter
Grant award of $400,000, the 2004 Community Development Block Grant
expenditures and construction status for the Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County, Inc. Project, the 2007 Owner -Occupied Housing
Rehabilitation HOME grant application status, the 2008 Housing Element
Update, the Little Hollywood expansion project to develop 10 additional
units, and the Capistrano Terrace Mobile Home Park closure request.
The Committee unanimously received and filed the report.
E. COMMITTEE/STAFF COMMENTS - None
F. ADJOURNMENT TO AUGUST 30, 2007 AT 6 P.M. — The Housing Advisory
Committee adjourned at 7:05 p.m. to August 30, 2007 at 6 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lyn ette Lehmann, Secretary
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