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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM NO.: II
MEETING DATE: 10/24/06
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECLARATION (15-
06-023) AN\) THE 2005-2010 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
OF THE GENERAL PLAN
SUBMITTED BY: ACTING COMMUNITY DEVEL
ITEM TITLE:
REVIEWED BY:
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
4/5THS YOTE: YES D NO 0
BACKGROUND
As required under California Government Code Article 10,6, the City of Chula Vista has
prepared a draft update of the Housing Element that covers the period of July 1, 2005
through June 30, 2010. The Housing Element is an important planning tool of the City that:
(a) analyzes the City's present and projected housing needs; (b) identifies potential constraints
and opportunities to meeting the City's housing needs; and (c) sets policy goals and objectives
for meeting the City's housing goals and needs during the 2005-2010 period.
The City Council previously reviewed the Draft Housing Element on May 9, 2006, and
authorized the circulation of the Draft Housing Element Update to the public and the
State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for
required reviews. The City made the document available for review by the public for 30
days beginning June 16, 2006 through July 17, 2006. As a result of the comments
received from the public and HCD, the Draft Element was further revised as appropriate.
The final draft (Attachment 1) is on file in the Community Development Department and
was distributed to City Council under separate cover on October 17, 2006, to provide
adequate time for review.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the resolution adopting Negative
Declaration (15-06-023) and the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update of the General
Plan.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has revie~ed: the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has conducted an
Initial Study, 15-06-023, in accordance with CEQA. Based upon the results of the Initial
Study, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that there is no substantial
evidence, in light of the whole record before the City of Chula Vista, that the project may
have a significant effect on the environment; therefore, the Environmental Review
Coordinator has prepared a Negative Declaration, 15-06-023 (Attachment 2).
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION
On August 21,2006, the Resource Conservation Commission (RCC) determined that the
Negative Declaration for the Housing Element Update was adequate and recommended
its adoption.
On September 13,2006, Planning Commission recommended the Housing Element and
Negative Declaration for adoption. They also conveyed significant interest in having the
City's Inclusionary Housing Policy reviewed and revised in the near future as a high
priority.
On October 11, 2006, the Housing Advisory Commission recommended approval of the
Housing Element.
DISCUSSION
The California State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent home and
suitable living environment for every Californian as the State's major housing goal.
Recognizing the important role of local planning and housing programs in the pursuit of
this goal, the Legislature has mandated that all cities and counties prepare a Housing
Element as part of the comprehensive General Plan.
Housina Element Reauirements
Pursuant to State Law, Chula Vista is required to prepare a Housing Element Update that
covers the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010. The Housing Element includes
the following components:
. A review of the previous Element's goals, policies, programs, and
objectives to ascertain the effectiveness of each of these components, as
well as the overall effectiveness of the Housing Element;
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. An assessment of housing needs and an inventory of resources and
constraints related to meeting these ne?ds;
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. An analysis of programs for the preservation of assisted housing
developments;
. A statement of community goals,
relative to the maintenance,
development of housing; and,
quantified objectives and policies
preservotion, improvement and
. A policy program that provides a schedule of actions that the City
should undertake, or intends to undertake, in implementing the policy
set forth in the Housing Element Update.
State law requires that all cities and counties submit their Housing Elements to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development for a determination of substantial
compliance with State law. The Housing Element Update substantiolly complies with the
requirements of State Law, as summarized in Table 1 of the Element. A favorable
compliance letter from HCD is included as Attachment 3.
Draft Housina Element Update Format
The Chula Vista Housing Element Update is organized into four parts, including:
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Introduction Explains the purpose, process and contents of the Housing
Element
I. Issues &
Opportunities
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Describes the key issues and opportunities identified from
needs assessment and the public participation process upon
which the update to the Housing Element should focus.
II. Policy &
Implementation Plan
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Details specific policies and programs the City of Chula Vista
will carry out over the five-year period to address the City's
housing goals.
III. Quantified
Objectives
Specifies the number of households to be assisted and
housing units to be constructed, rehabilitated, conserved and
preserved through the adopted policies and programs.
Given the detailed and lengthy analysis in developing the Housing Element, supporting
background material is included in the appendices.
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KEY ISSUES
The City's rapid growth and escalating housing market have raised concerns from both
the Chula Vista community and City elected afficials. Mor'e specifically, two key hausing
issues were identified to be addressed in this Housing Element period:
(1) Given the shortfall and high cost of housing, the City must consider measures to
continue to preserve and expand affordable housing for both existing and future
very low, low and moderate income residents; and
(2) While revitalizing western Chula Vista will enliven and enhance the community
and provide for certain future housing needs, such efforts must be mindful of the
challenges and the impact of change on the existing rental housing stock and
residents.
The Policy and Implementation Plan of this Draft Housing Element Update (see
Part II of the Element) aims to provide the City and the residential development
community with policy and program tools that address these issues. The City's efforts will
be concentrated in preserving and enhancing single family housing and neighborhoods,
promoting balanced and diverse housing, and looking at City government's role and
processes to facilitate a mix of residential development types.
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
State Housing Element Law mandates that a jurisdiction must show that it has adequate
sites that will be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards
and with the required public services and facilities for a variety of housing types and
incomes. The projected need for housing used for this evaluation is defined as the City's
share of the region's housing needs for 2005-2010.
A Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) prepared by SANDAG in February 2005
for the period beginning January 1,2003 to June 30, 2010 (a 7 1f2 year period) identifies
Chula Vista's share of the region's housing needs as 17,224 new housing units. To
determine the regional housing needs for the 2005-2010 planning period, the needs are
adjusted by the actual number of units constructed from January 1, 2003 to June 30,
2005, a total of 5,916 housing units. Based upon this adjustment, Chula Vista's share of
the regional housing need for 2005-2010 is 11,307 housing units, with 58% allocated
for lower income households.
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As required by State Housing Law, the City must plan for its share of the region's new
housing needs in all four income categories by identifying an adequate supply of land
zoned at the appropriate density levels to accommodate,;each income category. The
RHNA goals do not represent a requirement for actual housing production, but rather
seek to ensure the City has, or plans to add, zoning and land capacity to accommodate
new housing growth.
To address the City's needs for very low and low income housing, Chula Vista must
demonstrate that it has an adequate supply of land for higher density housing (30 or
more dwelling units per acre). Although zoning land for higher density development
does not guarantee the construction of housing that is affordable to low and moderate
income families, without such higher density zoning, the opportunity to use subsidies and
implement affordable housing programs for such families would not exist. Appendix C
of the Housing Element Update provides detail showing that the City has adequate sites
to satisfy this requirement, and Appendix J provides additional information on infill
capacity.
GOALS AND POLICIES
The centerpiece of the Housing Element is the Policy and Implementation Plan (Part II of
the Element) with goals, policies, and implementing programs to address the identified
needs. In developing the goals, objectives, policies, and programs described in this Plan,
the City assessed its housing needs, evaluated the performance of existing programs,
and received input from the community through participation in housing workshops. In
substantial compliance with the requirements of State law, the City will be striving to
provide programs to meet the current and future housing needs of all income levels of
the community through the following goals:
Goall: A Maintained and Enhanced Housing Stock and Neighborhoods;
Goal 2: Housing Opportunities that Meet the City's Diverse Needs; and,
Goal 3: Maximized Funding and Implementation of Services Vital to Community Housing
Needs.
To realize these goals, the Policy and Implementation Plan (Part II of the Element) details
objectives, policies, and implementing programs according to three major policy focus
areas: l) Maintain and Enhance Housing and Residential Neighborhoods; 2) Balanced
and Diverse Housing Opportunities; and, 3) Government Role and Process. While the
plan covers a broad array of housing issues that are applicable Citywide, the emphasis
of the 2005-20 1 0 Policy and Implementation Plan is on actions enabling the City to
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maintain and increase housing opportunities affordable to very low, low, and moderate
income households, particularly in the urbanized Northwest and Southwest Planning
Areas. The objectives, policies and programs are discussed. in Section 3.0 of Part II of the
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Housing Element Update.
Public Participation Process
The Community Development Department solicited community input in preparing and
reviewing the City's Five-Year Housing Element Update. The City held numerous
workshops to obtain the views of citizens, developers, social service agencies, and other
interested persons on the City's housing needs and policies and programs to be
implemented to address these needs. The following outlines the public participation
process:
. City staff workshop (September 12, 2005)
. Stakeholders meetings (November 7, 2005 and April 18, 2006);
. Community workshops (November 14, 2005, June 27, 2006, and July 10, 2006
at the Northwest Civic Association monthly meeting);
. Housing Advisory Commission/Planning Commission Workshops (November 16,
2005 and April 19, 2006);
. Housing Advisory Commission Workshops (January 20, 2006, February 1, 2006,
and March 22, 2006, October 11, 2006);
. City Council Workshop (February 7, 2006);
. Mobilehome Rent Review Commission Workshop (February 23,2006);
. Building Industry Association briefing (April 13, 2006);
. City Council Meeting (May 9,2006);
. Public Review period (June 16,2006 through July 17, 2006);
. HCD review (May 26, 2006 through July 28, 2006); and
. Planning Commission Public Hearing (September 13, 2006)
Chanaes in Response to Comments
Throughout the public participation process the City received comments and suggestions
from concerned citizens, residential developers and advocates for affordable housing.
Attachment 4 provides the summary of consistent comments received by the public and
staff responses. Additionally, the draft was reviewed by HCD. HCD's letter of comment
and the City's responses are included as Attachment 5.
In general, HCD and the public were pleased with the analysis conducted and the
policies and programs presented. In response to public comments, some programs were
elevated to a higher priority level. In response to HCD's comments, additional narrative
or data was included to provide more detail and clarity. Some information that has been
added includes:
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. Rent information for affordable units credited since 2003
. Additional narrative on Housing Stock Conditions
· Data on density for infill development (Appendix J) .
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. Narrative on Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing
. Additional narrative on Government Constraints
Since the City Council previously reviewed the Draft Element on May 9, 2006, the
document has been revised, where appropriate, to respond to the comments received
from the public and HCD. As mentioned above, Attachment 4 and 5 summarize the
changes. The highlighted changes since the previous draft (redlined pages) have been
included in the draft Housing Element (Attachment 1), and were provided to the City
Council under separate cover on October 17th to provide additional time for review.
Work Proaram
The Policy and Implementation Plan (Part II of the Element) provides broad direction for
objectives, policies, and programs. There are a number of policies/programs that will be
considered over the planning period. City staff will immediately begin implementing the
policy direction given in the Housing Element through a Work Program, included as
Attachment 6. There are a number of complex policy/program actions that will take
significant public participation and analysis. Some of the biggest policy/program actions
called for in the Housing Element, and addressed in the Work Program, are:
1. Minimize the Impacts Associated with the Potential Displacement of Lower Income
Residents.
o Mobilehome Closure Ordinance: There is significant public concern over
adequate protections for mobilehome owners who may be required to
move due to property redevelopment and/or bankruptcy. Existing policies
and alternative regulatory tools will be looked at to better protect low
income residents.
(Scheduled to begin analysis/public participation immediately)
o Condominium Conversion Ordinance: Community concern has been
raised over adequate noticing and relocation assistance for lower income
renters. Also, the loss of rental housing stock can be a negative impact
within a specific geographic area. Staff will evaluate potential
amendments to address these concerns.
(Scheduled to begin analysis/public participation in mid 2007)
2. Encourage the Provision of a Wide Range of Housing.
o Inclusionary Housing Policy: The City's Inclusionary Housing Policy has
proven effective for the significant building that happened in the east.
Now that efforts will turn to revitalization of western Chula Vista, the
existing policy may not be appropriate. Staff will evaluate alternatives to
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better reflect in-fill development and bring forward an Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance for considerotion. The Planning Commission conveyed
significant interest in having the CitY's ';Inclusionary Housing Policy
reconsidered in the near future as a high priority.
(Scheduled to begin analysis/public participation in early 2007)
o Zoning Code Update: In December 2005, the City's General Plan was
adopted by the City Council. That updated plan includes new higher
density residential land use designations throughout the City, including the
northwest and southwest portions of Chula Vista.
. The City put together a draft document called the Urban Core
Specific Plan (UCSP), which applies new zoning to neighborhoods
on the west side of Chula Vista.
(Scheduled to go to City Council for consideration in late 2006)
. A Southwest Specific Plan is being looked to for a comprehensive
analysis and plan for the future of the southwest area.
(Scheduled to begin analysis/public participation in mid 2007)
. To implement the General Plan, the City must also update the
zoning in areas outside the Specific Plan areas.
(Scheduled to begin analysis/public participation in mid 2007)
Staff's Work Program (Attachment 6) strategically addresses these, and other significant
policy issues. As depicted in the Work Program, staff will immediately begin on the
priority issues listed above, and has programmed work over the next few years on the
high priority items provided in the Housing Element. Tasks that do not have a timeline
are considered a 2nd Priority Level in the Housing Element as they rely on additional
resources, which may not be realized this planning period.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICTS
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is
not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of
Regulations section 18704.2(0)(1) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
Implementation of the policies and programs outlined within the Element may require
additional resources within the Community Development Department and Planning and
Building Department. As each of the policies and programs are developed and
implemented, staff will complete a more thorough analysis of staffing and resource needs
and the fiscal impact.
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AnACHMENTS
1. 2005-10 Housing Element Update of the City's General Plan (On file in the
Community Development Department and to provide the City Council with adequate
time for review the Element with the red lined changes from the previous draft were
provided under separate cover on October 17, 2006)
2. Negative Declaration
3. California Department of Housing & Community Development Compliance Letter
4. Summary of Public Comments & Responses
5. California Department of Housing & Community Development Letter & Responses
6. Work Program
Prepared by; Amanda Mi/ls, Housing Manager, Community Development Department
J:\Housing Element 2005~201 O\Staff reports\DRAFT Rpt CC.Hsg Element adopt.doc
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Altachment 2
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROJECT LOCATION:
2005-2010 Housing Element Update
City ofChula \.\'ista
PROJECT NAME:
ASSESSORS PARCEL NO:
City-wide
PROJECT APPLICANT:
City ofChula Vista
CASE NO:
IS-06-023
DATE OF DRAFT DOCUMENT:
July 30, 2006
DATE OF RCC MEETING:
August 21, 2006
DATE OF FINAL DOCUMENT:
September 6, 2006
Revisions made to this document subsequent to the issuance of the notice of
availability of the draft Negative Declaration are denoted by underline.
Proiect Background
State law requires a Housing Element as a mandatory component of a jurisdiction's
General plan, and requires that these elements be revised every 5 years. Periodic updates
of the Housing Element ensure that local policies and programs are responsive to
changing conditions and future housing needs. Housing Element Law requires the City
to analyze resources available and to quantify projected housing needs by income
category. The City must demonstrate that there is available land with the appropriate
densities to allow the development of affordable housing to occur, and that it has
programs in place or it will develop programs that will mitigate any regulatory measures
serving as a constraint to the development of affordable housing.
A. Proiect Description
Pursuant to State Law, the City of Chula Vista has prepared an update to the 1999-
2004 Housing Element. The draft 2005-2010 Housing Element addresses the needs
of all income levels. It contains an analysis and update of housing and population
data based on the most current conditions and sources of information. The
revisions incorporate current population and housing projections based upon
SANDAG's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) prepared in February
2005 for the period of January 1, 2003 to June 30, 2010, and the City's 2006
GMOC Growth Forecast. In accordance with State Housing Law, the draft 2005-
2010 Housing Element contains the following:
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1. An assessment of housing needs in Chula Vista,
2. An assessment of actual and potential constraints to the provision
and maintenance of affordable housing,
3. An analysis of the City's accomplishinents during the 1999-2004
housing element cycle,
4. An evaluation of potential residential development based on the
current General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and
5. The formulation of goals and policies the City will implement to
address a number of important housing related issues.
The draft Housing Element calls for the continuation of existing policies and
programs to enable the City to meet future housing demands and its affordable
housing obligation during the 2005-2010 Housing Element cycle.
B. Public Comments
On Julv 21. 2006. a Notice of Initial Studv was circulated to interested parties.
and advertised in area newspapers. The public comment period ended on Julv 31.
2006. No comments were received in response to the Notice oflnitial Studv.
On August 4. 2006 a Notice of Availability of the Proposed Negative Declaration
for the proiect was advertised in area newspapers. posted in the County Clerk's
Office. sent to the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR). and mailed to
interested parties. Pursuant to CEOA Guidelines Section 15073 (d) the draft ND
and Checklist were sent to OPR. Two comment letters were received from state
agencies regarding the document. One letter was from the Native American
Heritage Commission and dealt with potential impacts to archaeological
resources. The second letter was from the Public Utilities Commission and
addressed transit railwav issues. The issues raised in these letters have been
addressed in the Negative Declaration and attached checklist. as well as in the
attached response to comments (Exhibit "AU).
C. Compatibility with Zoning and Plans
The 2005-2010 Housing Element consists of a detailed analysis of Chula Vista's
demographic, economic and housing characteristics, as well as a five year housing
strategy to address the housing needs of the community. The Housing Element
calls out goals, policies, and objectives relative to meeting the housing needs of the
community. The goals the Housing Element encourage the maintenance and
enhancement of housing and neighborhoods, the funding of housing related
services, as well as the support of housing opportunities that meet the City's
diverse housing needs.
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IS-06-023
July 30, 2006
The 2005-2010 Housing Element does not propose any changes to land uses or
densities within Chula Vista, nor does it callout or approve any specific
development projects. Adoption of the Housing Element Update will not result in
any inconsistencies with the City of Chula Vista Zoning Ordinance. The Housing
Element is consistent with, and will be a part of, the rBcently adopted City of Chula
Vista GeneralPlan Update. The adoption of the 2005-2010 Housing Element will
not result in any physical changes to the environment. Future discretionary
governmental approval of site specific housing projects will require review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if
applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A).
D. Identification of Environmental Effects
An Initial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vista (including an attached
Environmental Checklist form) determined that the proposed project will not have
a significant environmental effect, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report will not be required. This Negative Declaration has been prepared in
accordance with Section 15070 of the State California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines.
1. Individuals and Organizations
City of Chula Vista:
Jim Sandoval, Planning and Building Department
Ann Hix, Community Development Department
Amanda Mills, Housing Manager
Leilani Hines, Community Development Department
Steve Power, Planning and Building Department
Maria C. Muett, Planning and Building Department
Ann Moore, City Attorney's Office
2. Documents
Draft 2005-2010 Housing Element of the General Plan, September 2000
Chula Vista General Plan Update (December 2005)
Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code
City's Growth Management Plan 2006
SANDAG's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
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3. Initial Study
This environmental determination is based on the attacned. !IDtial Study, any comments
received on the Initial Study and any comments received during the public review period
for this Negative Declaration. The report reflects the independent judgement of the City
of Chula Vista. Further information regarding the environmental review of this project is
available from the Chula Vista Planning and Building Department, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, CA 91910.
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ENVIRONlYlENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
CllYOF
CHUIA VISTA
1. Name of Proponent:
2. Lead Agency Name. and Address:
3. Addresses and Phone Number of Proponent:
4. Name of Proposal:
5. Date of Checklist:
6. Case No.
ENVIRONlYlENTAL Al'lAL YSIS QUESTIONS:
200~~2010 Housing Element Update
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City of Chula Vista
Planning and Building Department
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 409-5864
2005-2010 City ofChula Vista
Housing Element Update
July 13, 2006
18-06-023
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less Than
With
Issues: Significant Mitigation Signific:mt No Impact
lmpo.ct Incorporated Impact
I. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 0 0 0 II
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, 0 0 0 II
but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and
historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or 0 0 0 II
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, 0 0 0 II
which would adversely affect day or nighttime views
in the area?
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Comments:
(a-d) The 2005-2010 Housing Element Update consists ofa detailed analysis ofChula Vista's demographic,
economic and housing characteristics, as well as a five year housing strategy to address the housing
needs of the community. The Housing Element calls out goals, policies, and objectives relative to
meeting the housing needs of the community. The goals the Housing Element encourage the
maintenance and enhancement of housing and neighborhoods,'the funding of housing related services,
as well as the support of housing opportunities that meet the City's diverse housing needs.
The 2005-2010 Housing Element Update would not result in any adverse aesthetic impacts since it
does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or
approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with, and will be a part
of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update. The adoption of the 2005-2010
Housing Element Update will not result in any physical changes to the environment. Future
discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing projects will require review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEP A).,
Miti!!:ation: No mitigation measures are required.
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significllnt
Witi.
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
ll. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES- Would the
proj ect:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland
of State\vide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the
maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California Resources
Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act contract?
o
o
o
II
o
o
o
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c) Involve other changes in the existing environment,
which, due to their location or nature, could result in
conversion ofFannIand, to non-agricultural use?
o
o
o
II
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare,
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
o
o
o
it
Comments:
(a-c) There are no identified conflicts with environmental plans or policies adopted by other regional
agencies. No potentially significant adverse effects on agricultural resources or operations have been"'-"
identified. The 2005-20 I 0 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or
densities within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The
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Housing Element is consistent with, and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista
General Plan Update. The adoption of tlle 2005-20 I 0 Housing Element Update will not result in any
physical changes to the environment. Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific
housing projects \vill require review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A).
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required.
'.
,
Less Than
Signlfic::mt
With
Mitigation
Incorpornted
Less Thnn
Significant
Impact
No Impact
Issues:
Potenti.lly
Significant
Impllct
m. AIR QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
o
o
o
II
b) Violate any air quality standard or contnbute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
o
o
o
II
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is
non-attainment under an applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard (including releasing
emissions, which exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors)?
o
o
o
I!II
d) E;"pose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant 0 0 0 II
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial 0 0 0 II
nunlber of people?
Comments:
(a-e) The 2005-2010 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within
Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is
consistent \vith, and \vill be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
The adoption of the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update will, therefore, not result in any adverse
impacts to air quality.
l\'litigation: No mitigation measures are required.
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Issues:
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on any specIes
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status
species m local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the Califomia Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community identified
in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by
the Califomia Department of Fish and Game or U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh,
vemal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal,
filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
"
Potentially
Signific:lnt
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
In..rp.r.ted
ND Impact
Less Than
Significant
Imp"t
.
.
o
o
o
II
o
o
o
II
o
o
o
II
d) Interfere substantially with tlle movement of any 0 0 0 III
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or
with established native resident or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites?
e) Contlict with any local policies or ordinances protecting 0 0 0 II
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat
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conservation plan?
Comments:
n-f) The 2005-20 10 Housing Element Update does not propose any.chU1lges to land uses or densities within Chula
Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development pi<;ljects. The Housing Element is consistent
with, and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update. The Housing
Element is consistent ,Vith the City of Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea
Plan. The adoption of the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update will, therefore, not result in any adverse
impacts to biological resources.
Miti!!ntion: No mitigation measures are required.
Issues:
Potentia.lly
Significant
Implu:t
Less T11an
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less TItan
Signific:mt
Impact
No Impact
v. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Wouldtheproject:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of a historical resource as defined in State CEQA
Guidelines ~ 15064.5?
o
o
o
II
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of an archaeological resource pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines ~ 15064.5?
o
o
o
l!iII
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological 0 0 0 11II
resource or site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred 0 0 0 III
outside offormal cemeteries?
Comments:
a-d) The project does not propose to grade or disturb formations that may contain potential cultural resources,
nor does it propose any alteration/demolition of historic resources. The 2005-20 10 Housing Element
Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or
approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with, and will be a part
of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update. The adoption of the 2005-2010
Housing Element Update will not result in any physical changes to the environment. Future---
discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing projects will require review in accordance
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with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEP A).
iVlitigation: No mitigation measures are required.
Issues :
Pote~tJ.!ly
Signific:r~t
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or
death involving:
o
o
o
II
1. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on
the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area
or based on other substantial evidence of a known
fault?
o
o
o
iii
ii. Strong seismic grOlllld shaking? 0 0 0 III
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? 0 0 0 II
(v. Landslides? 0 0 0 IlIl
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? 0 0 0 II
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, 0 0 0 i'I
or that would become unstable as a result of the
project, and potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction
or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, creating substantial risks 0 0 0 iI
to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use 0 0 0 II
of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal
systems where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
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Comments:
(a-e) The adoption of the revised Housing Element will not directly expose people to geophysical hazards.
The 2005-2010 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within
Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is
consistent with, and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
The adoption of the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update will not result in any physical changes to the
environment. Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing projects will require
review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A).
Mitil!:ution: No mitigation measures are required.
Less Than
Potentiolly Significant Less Than
With
Issues: Signific3.nt Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS. Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the 0 0 0 II
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the 0 0 0 m
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment?
c) Ernit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or 0 0 0 II
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
\vithin one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of 0 0 0 III
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, 0 0 0 iii
where such a plan has not been adopted, \vithin two
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would
the project result in a safety hazard for people residing
or working in the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, 0 0 0 .
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
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g) hnpair implementation of or physically interfere with
an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk ofloss,
injury or death involving wildland fires, including
where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or
where residences are intermixed with wildlands?
Comments:
I
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Patenti:llly
Signific:ant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
No Impact
Less Th:m
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
!\I
.
.
o
o
o
II
(a-h) The adoption of the revised Housing Element ,vill not result in the exposure of people to hazardous
situations or materials. The 2005-20 10 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land
uses or densities ,vithin Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects.
The Housing Element is consistent with, and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista
General Plan Update. The adoption of the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update will not result in any
physical changes to the environment. Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific
housing projects will require review in accordance ,vith the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A), including any city adopted
Emergency Plan.
Miti!zation: No mitigation measures are required.
Issues:
VIII. HYDROLOGY AJ."'ID WATER QUALITY.
Would the project
a) Result in an increase in pollutant discharges to
receiving waters (including impaired water bodies
pursuant to the Clean Water Act Section 303(d)
list), result in significant alteration of receiving
water quality during or following construction, or
violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local groundwater
table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporl1ted
No Impact
Less Than
Significnnt
Impact
o
o
o
II
o
o
o
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nearby wells would drop to a level which would
not support existing land uses or planned uses for
which permits have been granted)? Result in a
potentially significant adverse impact on
groundwater quality?
Issues:
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would
result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or river, substantially increase the
rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which
would result in flooding on- or off-site, or place
structures within a lOO-year flood hazard area which
would impede or redirect flood flows?
e) Expose people or structures to a significant risk ofloss,
injury or death involving flooding, including flooding
as a result of the failure ofa levee or dam?
t) Create or contribute runoff water, which would exceed
the capacity of existing or planned storrnwater
drainage systems or provide substantial additional
sources of polluted runoff?
Comments:
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Less Tlt:m
'>, Significant
Potentially With Less Titan
Significant Mitigation Signilic:::mt No Impact
(mpnct Incorporated Impact
0 0 0 II
o
o
o
II
o
o
o
II
o
o
o
II
(a-f)The adoption of the revised Housing Element will not affect water or groundwater resources, nor drainage
patterns. The 2005-2010 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities
within Chula Vista, nor does it callout or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is
consistent \vith, and w1ll be, a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update. The
adoption of the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update \vill not result in any physical changes to the environment.
Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing projects will require review in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA).
Mitil!ution: No mitigation measures are proposed.
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Less Than
Potentially Significant Less Than
With
Issues: Signific:mt Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the ..
proj ect:
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less Than
Willi
Issues: SignifiQnt Mitigation Significant No Impa't
Impact Incorporated Impact
a) Physically divide an established community? 0 0 0 II
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, 0 0 0 ill
or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over
the project (including, but not limited to the
general plan, specific plan, local coastal program,
or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation 0 0 0 III
plan or natural community conservation plan?
Comments:
(a-c) The adoption of the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update will not physically divide an established
community, nor will it conflict with applicable land use policies, regulations, or habitat conservation
plans. The 2005-2010 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities
within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing
Element is consistent \vith, and will be a pact of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan
Update. The adoption of the 2005.2010 Housing Element Update will not result in any physical
changes to the environment. Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing
projects \vill require review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and
if applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A).
Miti!!:ation: No mitigation measures are required.
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Issues:
X. iVllNERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site delineated
on a local general plan, specific plan or other land
use plan?
Comments:
Potentinlly
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
No Impuct
Less Than
Significant
Impact
',.
.
o
o
o
II
o
o
o
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(a-b) The adoption of the revised Housing Element will not adversely affect locally or regionally known mineral
resources. The 2005-2010 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities
\vithin Chula Vista, nor does it cal! out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is
consistent \vith, and \vill be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update. The
adoption of the 2005-20 I 0 Housing Element Update will, therefore, not result in any physical changes to the
environment. Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing projects lvil! require review
in accordance with the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEP A).
Miti!!atiou: No mitigation measures are required.
Issues:
XI. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in
excess of standards established in the local general
plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
(ncorpornted
No Impact
L~ss Than
Signific:mt
Impact
o
o
II
o
o
o
II
o
I
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c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise 0 0 0 iI
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
,vithout the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in 0 0 0 II
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing ,vithout the project? '.
.
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, 0 0 0 II
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would
the project expose people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise levels?
1) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, 0 0 0 II
would the project expose people residing or working
in the project area to excessive noise levels?
Comments:
(a-e) The adoption of the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update will not expose people to excessive noise or
Vloration levels. The 2005-2010 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or
densities ,vithin Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects, The Housing
Element is consistent ,vith, and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan
Update (including the Noise Element). The adoption of the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update will,
therefore, not result in any physical changes to the environment. Future discretionary governmental approval
of site specific housing projects ,vill require review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A).
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required.
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
[ncorponted
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the
project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through
extension of road or other infrastructure)?
o
o
o
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b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
o
o
o
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elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
o
o
o
II
.
.
Comments:
(a-c) The project represents a revision to the City's existing Housing Element as required by state law. The
Housing Element does not increase or relocate residential densities nor does it propose to amend existing
Cornmunity/General Plan Land Use or Zoning designations. As such, the. adoption of the Housing
Element does not result in substantial population growth, nor the displacement of substantial numbers of
people resulting in the construction of housing elsewhere. The Housing Element contains policies and
action programs that facilitate the retention and preservation of affordable housing opportunities.
~Iiti!!ation: No mitigation measures are required.
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Willi
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impac.t
No Impact
XIll. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project:
a) Result In substantial adverse physical impacts
associated ,vith the provision of new or physically
altered governmental fucilities, need for new or
physically altered governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental impacts, In order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any public services:
o
o
o
III
Fire protection?
o
o
o
.
Police protection?
o
o
o
II
Schools?
o
o
o
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Parks?
o
o
o
il
Other public facilities?
o
o
o
II
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Comments:
(a-e) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in the need for new or altered government services
or facilities. The primary purpose of the Housing Element is to establish City housing goals, objectives,
and policies, address governmental constraints, and identify opportunities to meet housing needs for five
years. The 2005-2010 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities
within Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing
Element is consistent with, and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan
Update. The adoption of the 2005-20 I 0 Housing Element Update will, therefore, not result in any
physical changes to the environment. Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing
projects will require review in accordance wi.th the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if
applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A).
Miti!!<ltion: No mitigation measures are required.
Issues:
Potentially
SignHic:mt
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significnnt
Impact
No Impact
XIV. RECREATION. Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional
parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
o
o
o
III
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require
the construction or expansion of recreational facilities,
which have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
o
o
o
II
Comments:
(a-b) The adoption of the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update will not result in the increased use of recreational
facilities, nor would its adoption result in the need to construct or expand recreational facilities. The 2005-
2010 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista,
nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent wi.th,
and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update. The adoption of the
2005-2010 Housing Element Update will, therefore, not result in any physical changes to the environment
Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing proj ecls will require review in
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accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEP A).
Miti!!ation: No mitigation measures are required.
Issues:
XV. TRAJ.'lSPORTATION I TRAFFIC. Would the
project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the
street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in
either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to
capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or
highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
0) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus
turnouts, bicycle racks)?
Comments:
PotenlioU1
Signiticnrtt
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Signific:lnt
Impact
No Impact
o
II
o
II
o
II
o
iilI
o
!i1
o
l1li
o
ill
(.-glThe adoption of the revised Housing Element ;vill not affect traffic circulation. The 2005-2010 Housing
Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities ;vithin Chula Vista, nor does it callout
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or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with, and will be a part of,
the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update (including the Transportation Element). The
adoption of the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update will, therefore, not result in any adverse traffic impacts.
Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing projects will require review in accordance
with the California Enviromnental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Chula Vista Traffic Thresholds, and if
applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A).
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required.
Issues:
XVI. UTilITIES At'ID SERVICE SYSTElYlS.
Would the project
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water
drainage facilities or e."tpansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources, or are
new or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment
provider, which serves or may serve the project that it
has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected
demand in addition to the provider's existing
commitments?
t) Be served by a landfill \vith sufficient pennitted capacity
to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal
needs?
g) Comply \vith federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
.
.
Less TItan
Slgnific::ant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
No Impact
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o
iii
o
II
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Comments:
(a-g) The adoption of the revised Housing Element \vill not result in impacts to utilities and service systems. The
2005-2010 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula
Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. Because no intensification of
residential land uses is proposed, public utl1ities and services will not be impacted. The Housing Element is
consistent \vith, and \vill be a part of, the recently adopted City <;>f Chula Vista General Plan Update. The
adoption of the 2005-2010 Housing Element Update will not result fuany physical changes to the environment.
Future discretionary governmental approval of site specific housing projects \vill require review in accordance
\vith the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and if applicable the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA).
Miti!!ation: No mitigation measures are required.
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Inc.orporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
XVII. THRESHOLDS
Will the proposal adversely Impact the City's
Threshold Standards?
A) Librarv
o
o
o
II
The City shall construct 60,000 gross square feet (GSF)
of additional library space, over the June 30, 2000 GSF
total, in the area east of Interstate 805 by buildout. The
construction of said facilities shall be phased such that
the City \vill not fall below the citywide ratio of 500
GSF per 1,000 population. Library facilities are to be
adequately equipped and staffed.
B) police
o
o
o
II
a) Emergency Response: Properly equipped and staffed
police units shall respond to 81 percent of "Priority One"
emergency calls \vithin seven (7) minutes and maintain
an average response time to all "Priority One"
emergency calls of 5.5 minutes or less.
b) Respond to 57 percent of "Priority Two" urgent calls
\vithin seven (7) minutes and maintain an average
response time to all "Priority Two" calls of 7.5 minutes
or less.
C) Fire and Emereencv Medical
o
o
o
!Ill
Emergency response: Properly equipped and staffed fire and
medical units shall respond to calls throughout the City
within 7 minutes in 80% of the cases (measured annually).
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D) Traffic
o
o
o
IliI
The 1breshold Standards require that all intersections must
operate at a Level of Service (LOS) "C" or better, with the
exception that Level of Service (LOS) "D" may occur during
the peak two hours of the day at signalized intersections.
Signalized intersections west ofI-805 are not to operate at a
LOS below their 1991 LOS. No intersection may reach LOS
"E" or "F" during the average weekday peak hour.
Intersections of arterials with freeway ramps are exempted
from this Standard.
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E) Parks and Recreation Areas
o
o
o
D
The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3 acres
of neighborhood and community parkland with appropriate
facilities/l,OOO population east on-80S.
F) Drainage
o
o
o
e
The Threshold Standards require that storm water flows and
volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual
projects \vill provide necessary improvements consistent
\vith the Drainage Master Plan(s) and City Engineering
Standards.
G) Sewer
o
o
o
EI
The Threshold Standards require that sewage flows and
volumes not exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual
projects \vill provide necessary improvements consistent
\vith Sewer Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards.
H) Water
o
o
o
i!lI
The Threshold Standards require that adequate storage,
treatment, and transmission facilities are constructed
concurrently with planned growth and that water quality
standards are not jeopardized during growth and
construction.
Applicants may also be required to participate in whatever
water conservation or fee off-set program the City of Chula
Vista has in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
Comments:
a) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to the Library Services. The 2005-2010
Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, no{----
does it callout or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent \vith,
and wiII be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update,
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b) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to Police response times. The 2005-2010
Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor
does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with,
and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
c) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to Fire or emergency response times. The
2005-2010 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula
Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is
consistent with, and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of.Chula Vista General Plan Update.
d) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to traffic. The 2005-2010 Housing
Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor does it
call out or approve any specific development projects~ The Housing Element is consistent with, and will
be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
e) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to the Parks and Recreation Services.
The 2005-2010 Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within
Chula Vista, nor does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is
consistent with. and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
f) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to drainage. The 2005-2010 Housing
Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor does it
call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with, and will
be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
g) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to sewer services. The 2005-2010
Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor
does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with,
and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
h) The adoption of the Housing Element will not result in impacts to water services. The 2005-2010
Housing Element Update does not propose any changes to land uses or densities within Chula Vista, nor
does it call out or approve any specific development projects. The Housing Element is consistent with,
and will be a part of, the recently adopted City of Chula Vista General Plan Update.
~ssues:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
\VUh
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
XVIII. lYlAJ.~ATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICAl'lCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
\vildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range of
a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of California
history or prehistory?
o
o
o
III
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable when
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viewed in connection with the effects of past projects,
the effects of other current project, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
Issues:
Potentially
Signific:lItt
Impact'. I."
,
Less Thlln
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporllted
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No Impact
c) Does the project have environmental effects, which
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
o
o
o
m
Comments:
(a) As previously discussed in Section IV, Biological Resources and Section V, Cultural Resources, the project is
the adoption of a revision to an existing element of the General Plan, and \vill not result in any physical changes
to the environment The action is adopting policies to encourage the development of moderate and low-income
housing. Specific development is not proposed at this time. Future discretionary approval on speciJic housing
projects will include compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEP A).
(b) The Housing Element represents a short-term (5 years) policy document that does not create or recommend
action programs tlmt would contain "Cumulative considerable" effects, but rather implements community
adopted goals and objectives. The Housing Element is one of the required General Plan elements of a
jurisdiction, and is the only element that is required by State law to be revised every five years. The primary
purpose of the Housing Element is to address the existing and projected housing needs of all econornic
segments of a community.
(c) No evidence has been provided in the Initial Study that shows that the adoption of the revised Housing
Element, which serves as a guide for communities to address their housing needs and is required by state law,
will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. No project specific plans
are proposed and thus no impacts as a result of a potential risk or accidental e;'{plosion or release of hazardous
substances have been identified at this time as stated in Sections IX Hazards and X Noise. Future discretionary
governmental approval of site-specific housing projects \vill require review in accordance \vith the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and if applicable the National Environmental Policy Act (NEP A)
including any city adopted Emergency Plan.
iYIitigation Measures: No mitigation measures are required.
XL"X. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MITIGATION l\ilEASURES:
There are no Mitigation Measures.
x''X. AGREElYlENT TO l1vIPLElYlENT MITIGATION iYlEASURES
By signing the line(s) provided below, the Applicant and Operator stipulate that they have each read,
understood and have their respective company's authority to and do agree to the mitigation measures
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contained herein, and will implement same to the satisfaction ofthe Environmental Review Coordinator.
Failure to sign the line(s) provided below prior to posting of this Negative Declaration with the County
Clerk shall indicate the Applicant's and Operator's desire that the Project be held in abeyance ,vithout
approval and that the Applicant and Operator shall apply for an Environmental Impact Report.
N/A
Printed Name and Title of Applicant
(or authorized representative)
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N/A
Signature of Applicant
(or autllorized representative)
Date
N/A
Printed Name and Title of Operator
(if different from Applicant)
N/A
Signature of Operator
(if different from Applicant)
Date
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x,""(l. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentiaily <;ffected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated,"
as indicated by the checklist on the previous pages.
0 Land Use and Planning o Transportationffraffic 0 Public Services
0 Population and Housing 0 Biological Resources 0 Utilities and Service Systems
0 Geophysical 0 Energy and Mineral 0 Aesthetics
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0 Agricultural Resources
0 Hydrology/Water o Hazards and Hazardous 0 Cultural Resources
Materials
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On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the
environment, and a Negative Declaration will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project.
A Mitigated Negative Declaration will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment,
and an Environmental Impact Report is required.
I find that the proposed project may have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but
at least one effect: I) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on
the earlier analysis as descnoed on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially
significant impacts" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An Environmental
Impact Report is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be
addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because all potentially
significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier ElR pursuant to
applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR,
including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project
An addendum has been prepared to provide a record of this determination.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF HOUSING POLICY DEVELOPMENT
1800 Third Street, Suite 430
P. O. Box 952053
Sacramento, CA 94252-2053
(916) 323-31n
FAX (916) 327-2643
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Ms. Ann Hix, Director
Community Development
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Ms. Hix:
RE: Review of Chula Vista's Revised Draft Housing Element
Thank you for submitting Chula Vista's revised draft housing element, received for
review on September 5, 2006 along with additional revisions on October 3, 2006. As
you know, the Department is required to review draft housing elements and report the
findings to the locality pursuant to Government Code Section 65585(b). The
Department's review was facilitated by various conversations with Ms. Leilani Hines,
Senior Community Development Specialist, and your consultant, Mr. David Barquist.
The revised draft element addresses the statutory requirements described in the
Department's July 28, 2006 review. The element will be in compliance with
State housing element law (Article 10.6 of the Government Code) when this revised
draft is adopted and submitted to the Department, pursuant to Government Code
Section 65585(g).
The Department appreciates the City's efforts to develop meaningful housing and land-
use strategies and address its share of the regional housing need. The Department
particularly commends the City's efforts to promote higher density residential and mixed
uses in Western Chula Vista, including permitting multifamily uses by right, and
encouraging higher density housing on nonvacant sites through a variety of land-use
tools, resources and incentives.
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The Department commends the hard work and cooperation of Ms. Hines and
Mr. Barquist during the course of the review and looks fprward to receiving. Chula Vista's
adopted housing element. If you have any additional questions, please contact
Paul McDougall, of our staff, at (916) 322-7995.
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CHULA VISTA
30-DAY PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMM'ENT PERIOD
June 12, 2006 through July 14, 2006
COMMENTS AN D RESPONSES TO
DRAFT HOUSING ElEMENT UPDATE 2005-2010
On June 16, 2006, the City of Chula Vista released the Draft Housing Element of the General
Plan for the period beginning July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2010. The Draft Housing Element was
available for review by the public for 30 days beginning June 16, 2006 through July 17, 2006.
Copies of the draft document were available for review throughout the community at the
locations identified below.
COPIES AVAILABLE:
Civic Center library (365 F Street)
South Chula Vista Library (389 Orange Avenue)
Eastlake High School Library (1120 Eastlake Parkway)
Chula Vista Civic Center-City Clerk's Office, Planning
Department and Community Development Department (276
Fourth Avenue)
Online at http://www.chulavistaca.gov
In addition, workshops were hosted to provide information and receive input from the
public on the City's 2005-2010 Housing Element.
WORKSHOP INFO:
PUBLIC WORKSHOP I COMMUNITY MEETING
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
6:00 p.m.
Chula Vista Civic Center Council Chambers
276 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
NORTHWEST CIVIC ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING
The public is invited to an
"Educational Forum on the Draft 2005-2010 Housing Element"
DATE Monday, July 10,2006
TIME 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION Chula Vista Civic Center Library Auditorium
365 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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The following comments were received by the City of Chula Vista and at these meetings
and have been addressed in the latest version of the Draft Housing Element as described
below.
Objective H1: Minimize blighting influences ilnd maintain the integrity of
residential neighborhoods. . :
COMMENTS:
· Use more positive language (i.e. decrease, delete and enhance, improve, etc.).
· Active verb.
RESPONSE:
o Objective HI has been revised to read:
Enforce maintenance of safe and decent housing, enhance quality of existing
housing, and maintain the integrity of residential neighborhoods.
Program 1.1.4: Funding for Housing Related Environmental Hazard Control
COMMENTS:
· Reducing housing related environmental hazards is important to the health of
citizens it should be assigned a priority level 1 instead of 2.
RESPONSE:
o This program has been revised to priority level 1.
Policy 1.1.3: Rental Housing Acquisition & Rehabilitation
COMMENTS:
· Housing Element very well states the great need for housing affordable to very
low and low income individuals and families. However Objectives and Policies
are not concrete enough to rectify the lack of housing. By requiring only 20
percent of rental housing acquired and rehabilitated, which is likely to already
be at lower market rents, to be set aside for very low income households the
deficit of affordable housing will increase.
RESPONSE:
o This policy is particularly focused on market rate rental housing that is already
in substandard or deteriorating condition or in danger of being demolished.
While this type of housing is generally at lower costs, rents are discounted
because of the physical conditions of the housing that may pose serious health
and safety risks to the occupants. These units are already at risk of loss based
upon the physical conditions or threat of demolition. Therefore it is the goal of
this policy to correct housing deficiencies and increase the useful Ide of existing
housing. Realizing that once rehabilitation is completed, rents may need to be
increased to support the new acquisition and rehabilitation work completed,
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the policy also calls for a percentage of the units to be restricted for occupancy
and affordability to very-low income households.
Objective H2.1: Encourage the efficient use and conserwation of water by residents.
COMMENTS:
. Like code enforcement activities, water conservation and landscaping should be
assigned a priority level 1.
RESPONSE:
o This program has been revised to priority level 1.
Policy 2.2.1: Building Energy Efficiency Into Housing
COMMENTS:
. Developers need to be required to meet at least the same standards that the City
requires of its own facilities. Therefore language should be changed from
"encourage" to "require".
RESPONSE:
o By placing more requirements on development, the feasibility and the cost and
supply of multifamily housing may be impacted and serve as a constraint to
development. The City has tried to achieve a balance between a prescriptive
and incentive based approach to achieving its goals.
Policy 2.2.2: Public Education for Energy Conservation.
COMMENTS:
. This program should be assigned a priority level 1 instead of 2.
RESPONSE:
o This program has been revised to priority level 1.
Policy 2.2.4: Green Building
COMMENTS:
. The City should promote sustainable/green buildings by requiring compliance
with Architecture 2030 or LEED gold or platinum standards.
. This program should be assigned a priority level 1 instead of 2.
RESPONSE:
o By placing more requirements on development, the feasibility and the cost and
supply of multifamily housing may be impacted and serve as a constraint to
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development. The City has tried to achieve a balance between a prescriptive
and incentive based approach to achieving its goals.
o This program has been revised to priority level. 7.
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Objective H3.1: Preserve publicly assisted rental housing "at-risk" of converting to
market rate rents.
COMMENTS:
· Giving the City/Agency first right of refusal to acquire those residential
developments "at-risk" of converting seems like a good idea. Why aren't the
restrictions forever instead of 10 or 20 years.
RESPONSE:
o The term of affordability restrictions are based upon requirements of the
particular funding/incentive program that may have been used to facilitate the
development of the housing. In past years, the standard affordability term was
2S years based upon State Law governing density bonus. Today, State Density
Bonus Law uses a standard of SS years for rental housing, as do other affordable
housing financing programs such as Low Income Housing Tax Credits and
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds. State HCD's position has been that
requirements that go beyond what is set forth in State Law can serve as a barrier
to the development of affordable housing. Additionally, the more requirements
that are placed on affordable housing can potentially jeopardize financing for
the development.
Policy 3.2.1: Monitoring of Units Lost
COMMENTS:
· Monitoring and mitigation of housing demolished and occupied by very low
and low-income households within the Coastal Zone and Redevelopment Areas
should be expanded to also include housing located within the Urban Core
Specific Plan.
· Require as a Growth Management Oversight Committee threshold.
RESPONSE:
o The intent of Policy 9.7.S-Annual Housing Report is to monitor and report
housing data, relative to housing starts, demolition and conversion of rental
housing, affordability levels, market trends, and existing housing.
Policy 3.2.2: Replacement Housing
COMMENTS:
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o Replacement plan for housing lost and occupied by very low income and low-
income households should be expanded to include housing located within the
Urban Core Specific Plan.
o Replacement of housing should occur immediately and equally affordable.
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RESPONSE:
Policy 4.1.1: Community Impact Report
COMMENTS:
o Implementation timeline is stated as being ongoing although it is proposed as a
new policy.
o Rather than "consider" the requirement of a Community Impact Report, Policy
4.1.1 should state that is "required" .
o Projects should be evaluated to determine the loss/impact on the availability of
housing stock and no net loss of housing should be realized.
RESPONSE:
D The timeline is incorrectly stated as ongoing and has been revised to reflect
work being started on this policy in 2007.
D The City does recognize that the loss of housing units, particularly
mobilehomes and rental housing, from demolition, closure and/or conversion,
will have an impact on the existing residents and the availability of certain
housing stock. However, the Housing Element serves as the broader policy
document. It is intended to have specific policies/programs comprehensively
addressed under separate work programs. Therefore, a more comprehensive
and thorough analysis of the intent/purpose of the Community Impact Report
(ClR), possible components of a ClR, and the impact of such a requirement on
the development process is anticipated to begin in 2007.
Policy 4.1.2: Mitigation Fee for lost Units
COMMENTS:
o Implementation of UCSP development regulations predicated on payment of a
mitigation fee for those units lost or households displaced as a result of the
demolition or replacement of existing housing.
o Paid at time of building permit issuance.
o Funds from mitigation fees should be used to provide relocation assistance to
displaced residents.
o No mitigation fee since it is recommended that there should not be any net loss
of housing for low-income housing (see Policy 4.1.1).
RESPONSE:
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Program 4.2.2: Condominium Conversions
COMMENTS:
· Housing Element very well states the great need, for housing affordable to very
low and low income individuals and families. Hdwever Objectives and Policies
are not concrete enough to rectify the lack of housing. This policy should not
talk about evaluating changes to the Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 15.56
which regulates the conversion of rental housing to condominiums but should
actually put forth changes until such time there is an adequate supply of rental
units for families.
RESPONSE:
o The City does recognize that the conversion of existing rental housing to
condominiums for individual ownership urban areas of Western Chula Vista,
the policy may need to be revised to more appropriately reflect its application
to this type of development (see Policy 5.1.2). However, it is not the intent of
the Housing Element, which represents a broader policy document, to
comprehensively address the specific areas of change needed to the Balanced
Communities policy. It is intended that a more comprehensive and thorough
analysis of the issues and recommended revisions take place as a separate work
program and possibly through the adoption of an Ordinance (see Policy 5,1.3),
At that time, the City may consider such specific recommendations as lowering
the threshold of applicability and a change in the percentage of units required
as affordable for very low, low or moderate income households.
Program 4.2.3: Tenant Rental Assistance
COMMENTS:
· This program should be assigned a priority level 1 instead of 2 given the current
situation in Chula Vista.
RESPONSE:
o This program has been revised to priority level 1.
Program 4.2.4: Housing Resource Program
COMMENTS:
. This program should be assigned a priority level 1 instead of 2 given the current
situation in Chula Vista.
RESPONSE:
o This program has been revised to priority level 1.
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Objective 5.1: Balanced Communities - Affordable Housing Program (aka "Inclusionary
Housing")
COMMENTS:
. The policy is outdated given that more future de.velopment will likely occur as
smaller infill development in the west. The policy should be reconsidered in
how it is applied to the west side redevelopment. Therefore, it is recommended
that the unit threshold for applicability of the policy should be lowered to any
residential development or 20 units to better reflect potential future
development.
. Policy should not allow for alternative forms of compliance, such as an in-lieu
fee. Crossroads II believes in the distribution of housing throughout the
community. Therefore, this is best achieved by requiring each development to
build its share of affordable housing.
. In lieu fee could be used for very small developments and only in extreme cases
where units could not be produced for larger developments.
. Given the needs for very low and low-income households, an increase in the
number of units for very low and low income is warranted.
. Raise requirement of affordable units from 10% to 15 % for large projects of 100
units or more.
. Raise requirement of affordable units from 10% to 15%, with 60% for very low
and low income households and 40% for moderate-income households.
. "Require" rather than consider the implementation of this policy through the
adoption of an Ordinance.
RESPONSE:
o The City does recognize that given the future potential of development
occurring in the urban areas of Western Chula Vista, the policy may need to be
revised to more appropriately reflect its application to this type of development
(see Policy 5.1.2). However, it is not the intent of the Housing Element, which
represents a broader policy document, to comprehensively address the specific
areas of change needed to the Balanced Communities policy. It is intended that
a more comprehensive and thorough analysis of the issues and recommended
revisions take place as a separate work program and possibly through the
adoption of an Ordinance (see Policy 5.1.3). At that time, the City may
consider such specific recommendations as lowering the threshold of.
applicability and a change in the percentage of units required as affordable for
very low, low or moderate income households.
Policy 5.2.3: Incentives for Housing located in Redevelopment Project Areas
COMMENTS:
. Incentives should focus on low and very low income housing instead of
moderate-income housing.
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RESPONSE:
D While the policy does not directly addrf:ss very low and low income
households, the policy states that incentives wjll be for those projects that
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exceed affordable housing requirements as stipulated within Redevelopment
Law and for those income categories least served. To exceed affordable
housing requirements, proposed developments would need to serve a deeper
affordability level than moderate income. As demonstrated in the analysis of
housing needs, extremely low, very low and low-income households are those
least served.
Objective 5.4: Support mobilehome parks as an affordable homeownership opportunity
consistent with the General Plan
COMMENTS:
· The City should consider the purchase of key mobilehome and trailer parks for
management (by the City or other entity) as affordable housing stock.
RESPONSE:
D The City does not actively acquire, operate or maintain housing units but does
encourage and provide incentives for the development, acquisition and
operation of affordable housing by other entities. As stipulated in Policy 5.4.2,
when mobilehome parks are available for sale, the City will provide assistance
to those park residents seeking to purchase their park. Additionally, various
policies also state the City's ability to provide assistance and other incentives to
other enteritis seeking to acquire or develop housing for very low and low-
income households.
Policy 5.4.2: Resident Ownership ofMobilehome Parks
COMMENTS:
· Create a policy of first right of refusal to park residents and to the City when
mobilehome park owners offer their properties for-sale.
RESPONSE:
D As stipulated within Policy 5.4.2, Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 9.60
provides any resident organization formed by homeowners of a mobilehome
park with the first right to purchase the mobilehome park once it has been listed
or offered for sale. This is in conformance with State Law (California Civil Code
Section 798.80) which also provides any resident organization formed by
homeowners in the mobilehome park with the right to purchase a mobilehome
park.
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Policy 6.2.1: Second Dwelling Units
COMMENTS:
. Second dwelling units should be encouraged
elderly households on the west side.
to meet the housing needs of
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No change required to Policy,
Policy 7.2.1: Priority Processing
COMMENTS:
. This program should be assigned a priority levell instead of 2.
RESPONSE:
o This program has been revised to priority level 1.
Policy 7.4.1: Density Bonus
COMMENTS:
. Density Bonuses, as well as other incentives, should only be considered for
those projects that go beyond what State law requires, as proposed in Policy
5.2.3 which calls for incentives for those developments going beyond
Community Redevelopment Law requirements.
RESPONSE:
. 0 In accordance with California Government Code Section 65915, "when an
applicant seeks a density bonus for a housing development within, or for the
donation of land for housing within, the jurisdiction of a city, county, or city
and county, that local government shall provide the applicant incentives or
concessions for the production of housing units and child care facilities as
prescribed in this section." Therefore, the City is obligated to provide a density
bonus or other incentives if an applicant is in compliance with State law.
However, a local government does not need to "grant an incentive or
concession that has a specific, adverse impact, as defined in paragraph (2) of
subdivision (d) of Section 65589.5, upon health, safety, or the physical
environment, and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate
or avoid the specific adverse impact...or would have an adverse impact on any
real property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources."
Policy 7.4.5: Financial Assistance
COMMENTS:
. Provide incentives for owners of existing rental housing to set aside a percentage
of units as affordable for very low and low-income households. This could
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provide a more immediate stock of affordable rental housing than new
construction.
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construction and existing housing provided for very low and low-income
households. "Continue evaluating on a case-by-case basis requests from
developers and owners of new or existing residential developments for financial
assistance to provide affordable housing opportunities for very low- and low-
income households within such developments."
Freeway Buffer Policy
COMMENTS:
· Reform housing policies to prohibit new housing construction within 500 feet of
a heavily trafficked freeway.
· Schedule consideration of this policy by 2007.
RESPONSE:
o Policies regarding the location of land uses such as residential uses is more
appropriately covered in the General Plan Land Use Element. In accordance
with those policies of 7.1, the Housing Element advocates for the
implementation of Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinance, and Sectional Planning
Area Plans that are consistent with housing related land use policies contained
in the General Plan Update of 2005.
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RE: Review of the City at Chula Vista's Draft Housing Element
Dear Ms. Smith:
Than\< you for submitting Chula Vista's draft housing element, receivec for review on
May 30,2006. As yeu are aware, the Department is required to re'llelll draft housing
elements and report the findings to the locality pursuant to Government Code
Section 6S585(b). Telephone conversations with Ms. Leilani Hines. SE.nlor CommunilY
Development Specialist. and your consultant. Mr. David Barquist, facilt:ated the review.
The Department c;:ommends the City for undertaking 1he comprehensi\ e update of its
General Plan 2020 and further appreciates the City's efforts to develof' meaningful
housing and land-usa strategies to address Chula Vista's share of the regional housing
need. Including encouraging more urban environments in the western Jortlon of the
community. While the draft housing element addresses many statutcri requirements,
revisions will be necessary to comply with State housing element law (Article' 0.6 of the
Government Code). In particular, the element should include a sites inventory and more
detailed analysis of governmental constraints. The enclosed Append"ct describes the
changes needed to comply with State housing element law.
The Department is committed to provide any additional assistance ne.llessary. Including a
meeting In Chula Vista, to facll1tate the City's efforts to comply with State law. If you have
any questions, or wish to schedule a visit, please contact Paul MeOou~all, of our staff at
(916) 322~7995.
Sincerely,
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Deputy DirectOr
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CrN OF CHULA VISTA
The foDowing changes would bring the City of Chula Vista's housing alenent into
compliance with Article 10.6 of the Govemment Code. The supporting s3ction of the
Government Code is cited to accompany each recommended change.
Housing element technical assistance information is available on the De )artment'5 website
at ~hcd.ca.aQv. Refer to the Division at Housing Policy Oevelopme:'\t and the section
pertaining to State Housing Planning. Among other resources, the Hous Ing Elements
section contains the Departmenfs publication, Howing Element Ouestims and Answers
(Os & As) and the Government Code addressing State housIng elemenllaw.
A. l:Iouslna Needs. F1esoul'Ce$. and commalntJ!
1. Include the loc:alify's share of regional housing need in accorda.10e with
Section 65584 (Sectian 65583(a)(1).
The element indicates S09 units affordable to lower- and model ate-Income
households have been constructed since January 1, 2003, (Pasle ACo17,
Table 0-6). To credit these units toward the City's share of the regional housing
need, the element should demonstrate affordabillty by Income Ilroup (i.e., very
low-, IOW-, and moderate) based on actual rents and sales price1s anellor applicable
mechanisms utilized to assure affordabilitv, such as subsIdy SOJrces (i.e., low-
Income housing tax credits, and redevelopment set-a-sldes).
2. Include an analysis and documentation of household chsracte/i$fics. including
level of payment compared to abIlity to pay and housing stock ,;onditiDns
(Section 65588(a)(2)).
Housina Stock Conditions - The element includes a general description of housing
conditions (page AA-23), including information on the age of1~e City's housing
stock and number of units lacking plumbing facUlties. However, the element
should also estimate the number of units needing repair and rE.placement. The
element could estimate housing conditions with windshield sur leys, sampl1ng or
utilizing lnformalion from tt1e local buildIng or code enforcemerlt departments,
redevelopment agencies or non-profit housing developers. This information wlll
assist the City i~ setting appropriate objectives and effectively implementing
rehabilitation loan programs.
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having the potential far redevelopment, and an analysis of the re1ationsfr{p of
zoning and public facilities and servfces to these sites (Section 65583(a)(3)). The
Inventory of land suitable felr residential development shall be used to identify sites
that can be developed for llous{ng within the plannIng period (5e atIon 65583.2).
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In acccrdance with recently enacted legislation (Chapter '724. Shtutes of 2004) I
the element must include a sites inventory and analysis demons-rating, among
other things, the suitability and realistic availability 01 sites (see t1e enclosed
Department memo). While the element addresses some of the. e statutory
requirements, the element must yet inQlude more detailed infomlatlon and
analysis, as follows:
Sites InventorY
Although the element aggregates residential capGity by general plan designation,
it must also Include a siteS inventory that lists properties by parcel number or
unique reference. size. general plan designation, zoning district and eldsting use
for nonvacant sites.
Master Planned Communities - The element notes residential c<!pa\:ity for over
17,000 homes in the City's master planned communities (page 11.0.7). Based on
our conversations, these communities have approved Sectional Planning Area
plans (SPAs) which include design and development standards and other
Implementing mechanisms for the general plan. To utilize theSI) sites for meeting
the adequate sites requirement, the element should identity acreage by approved
density and shOuld account for phasing schedules, where somll sites are not
planned to be built in the planning period. Also. this analysis should distinguish
between sites that are available for project applications and sltElS that already have
all necessary enlitlement approvals and are elCpected to be bui t during the
planning period. In the case of sites with approved projects, th.! element should
disCUsS or identify capacity by affordability levels based on proposed rent and
sales prices.
Analvsis of the Sites Inventorv
EnvifDnmental constraints - While the element generally disc~ sses environmental
constraints throughout the City (pages AB-12 to AB-13), this analysis should also
generally analyze arrj known environmental constraintS that may Impede
development on identified sites In the planning period.
Realistic capacity. The element must determine the antlclpattld development
capaclly of the identified sites. If Chuta Vista t1as established a minimum density
regulation, the element may use the minimum density for the . ita capacity
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calculation. Otherwise, to address this statutory requirement. tts element should
include an analysis to support the average density calculation 0' Identified sites.
This analysis must adjust the calculation based on land-use controls and site
improvements. includ1ng height limits. This analysis should als() consider the
impact of non-residential uses allowed and could incorporate tyJically built
densities of the community. ..
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Suitability of Nonvacant Sites - For the ,portion of the sites which are not vacant,
the element ",ust demonstrate the suitability and feasibility of these sites through a
deSCription. relative to identified sites, of development trends. market conditions
and regulatory incentives or standards to faCilitate redevelopmE1nt. This discussion
should also Include an analysis of the potential of existing uses to convert to
residential. mixed-use or more intense residential use in the plMning period.
While the element generally states an analysis was ccnduoted, the element should
actually include that analy$is or a summary of that analysis. Fllrther, this analysis
should address recent development activity, particularly with respect to identified
sites, and should analyze the characteristics and circumstances of these sites that
may lead to conversion to residential or mixed-use in the planr.lng period, such as
interest from property owners, discontinuing uses and the condition and age of the
structures.
Zonlna for a Variety of Housino Tvaes
Emergency Shelters _ The element discusses how the City's 20ning code provides
guidance for locating homeless services and shelters as a .Communlty purpose
Facility" and the zoning allows for the development of homele!S shelters on churetl
facilities. However, the element must also an~e hoW zonln!! with capacity in
proximity servioes is available to encourage and facilitate emergenoy shelters.
specif1ca1lY, the element should Identify the zones where eme:gency shelters are
allowed, what permit procedures. development standards, siting requirements and
other decision making criteria are required, and finally determine whether the
zoning encourages and facilitates emergency shelters.
Transitional Housing - The element indicates the CIty's zonint establishes
provisions for transitional housing but does not speoiflcally ad ~ress where
transitional housing is allowed or encouraged. To address this statutory
requirement. the element must lllclude a more cletailed analy!;is of zoning
available to enGourage and faCilitate transitional housing. SpllciflGallY, the element
should identify and analyze what zones permit a variety of 1ra ,sitlonal housing
types, including apartments and single room occupancy units and how zoning and
pertinent development standards encourage a variety of ttan!.itional housing types.
Depending on the results of these analyses, the element mar need to acid
programs to Identify sites with zoning to encourage the devel.)pment of both
emergency sheRers and transitional housing.
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4. An analySis of potential and actual governmental constraints UpO'l the
malntenatlC~ improvement, or development of housing for all im.oms levels and
for persons with disabilities. Including land use controlS, building codes and their
enforcement, site improvements, fees and other exactions and lecal processing
and permit procedures (section 65583(a)(4}},
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Land-Use Controls _ The element indicates a maximum height ot two and a half
stories for apartments In multifamily zones and that a maximum Ilf 45 feet could be
approved by the design review committee. This development stmdard may be a
constraint and consequently. the element should include a more detailed analysiS
to determine impacts on development feasibility and the cosl and supply of
multifamily del/61opment. Specifically, this analysis should identify the decision-
making crtteria to obtain approval from the design review commr1ee and analyze
whether those criteria place a significant burden on an applicant If the analysis
finds the development standard is a significant constraint, the e\l!ment should
Include a prcgram to address and mitigate it.
Site ImDl'Qvements _ The element does not address this requirement. The revision
must describe and analyze actual standards 10r site improvements (e.g., minimum
street widthS) and analyZe their impact an the cost and supply 0' housing.
Local Prccessino and Permit pl'Qcedures - While the element rTlentiOf1s the City
has three levels of decision-making bodies (I.e., City council. Planning
commission and Design Review Committee). the element must also describe and
analyze permitted uses In each zone, permit approval procedums, InclUding the
level of discretionary review and deCision-making criteria fOr boh single-familY
and multifamily. For ~mple, the element should d\sCUss what approvals and
findings are necessary to permit multifamily in multifamily zones.
Further, the element should discuSS the City's deSign review prClcess, including
approval procedures and decision-making criteria. The analySil; could also
indicate whether objective standards and guidelines exist to all(oW an applicant lor
a residential development permit to determine what is required n order to mitigate
cost impacts.
Constraints on Housina 101 Persons with Disabilities - The element does not
address this requirement. It should include a detailed analySis of zoning,
development standards and approval procedures for potential clcnstraints on the
development, malntenance and Improvement of housing for persons with
disabif1ties. For example, among other things, the element should discuss:
(1) Whether the city has a formal reasonable accommodation ~Iroeedure to provide
exception in zoning and land-use for requests from persons with disabilities,
(2) any deflnitlons of family In the zoning code; (3) maximum cClncentratlon
requiremerrts for resIdential care facilities; (4) any site planning requirements that
may constrain housing for persons with disabilities; and (5) anr requirements for
on-site services for residential care facinties with six or fewer p,!rsons. A copy of
the Department's memo and analY5il> tool to ~sist In addtessi"9 this statutolY
requirement is enclosed.
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1. Include a program which sets forth a five-year schedule of act/oriS the lacal
govemment is undertaking or intends 10 undertake to Implement the policies and
achieve the goals and objectives of the housing element throug/1 the
admini$tration of land use and development controls, prOvision elf regulatory
concessions and incentives, and the utili2atlon of appropriate feltera/ and state
financing and subsidy programs when aVaJlable. (Section 6558:I(c)).
Where applicable, implementation programs should include spedflc timeHnes (I.e.,
dates, annually or serni-annually) fer implementation, as opposed to "em-going."
examples of implementation actions needing more specific time ines Include, but
are not limited to programs 4.1.1 (Community Impact Report, 5.:a.2 (IncentiVes for
Rental Housing), 5.S.2 (Continued Occupancy for Homeownership Unils),
5.4.1 (Mobilehome Space Rent Review), 6.1.3 (Existing and Netv Emergency
Shelters and Transitional Housing), 8.2.S (Co-Housing), 6.2.4 (FarmworkElr
Housing), 7.2.1 (Priority Processing). 7.4..2 (land Banking), 7.4..3 (Public
Property). 7.4.4 (Affordable Housing in Public or Quasi-Public 2.)nes).
2. Identify actions Utat will be taken to make sites available.during tile planning
period of the general plan with appropriate zoning and developnsnt standardS and
with services and facilities to accommodate that portion of the c'ty's or coLlnly's
share of the regiOnal housing need far each inr::ome level that c,Juld (lot bEl
accommodated on sites identified in the Inventory completed pLrsuant to
paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) without rezoning, Sites shall be' JrJentified.as
needed to facilitate and encourage the development of a variet)' of lypes of
housing for all incame levels, including multifamily rental housing, factory-buIlt
housing, mob,7ehomes, housing for agnculturaJ employees. emllrgency shelters,
and transitional housing (Section 65583(c)(1)).
As noted in finding AS, the element does not include a comptell) sites Inventory
and analysis; therefore the adequacy of sites oannot be establilihed. Based on
the resulls of a complete sites inventory and analysis, the City rnay need to add or
strengthen programs and address any shortfall of residential development
oapacity.
TIle Department understands the City wlll be pursuing conforming zoning efforts
10 the general plan update, particularly In the western portion 0\ Chula Vista.
including the Urban Cere SpecifiC Plan anti Southwest Plannin!! Areas. These
efforts are a critical piece of the City's housing strategy and the element should
Include more detailed commitment \0 implement these strategins, including
implementation actions to rezone higher density sites with acreages by a date
certain. ThIs program could also include more detailed commhment to provide
incentives and streamline approvals.
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In accordance with recentlY enacted legislation (Chapter 724, St3tutes of 2004).
where the inventory does not identify adequate sites pursuant to Govemment
Code Sections 65583(a)(3) and 65583.2, the element must provide a program to
identify sites In accordance with subdivlslon (h) of 65583.2 for 1 UO peroent of the
remaining lower-income housing need, with sites zon~d to oelm! owner-occupied
and rental multifamily uses bv.rlaht dUring the planning ~riod.
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3. Address and, where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental
constmints to the maintenance. improvement, and development of housing,
including housing for all income levels and housing for persons fifth disabHities.
The program shall remove constraints to. or provide reasonable accommodations
for housing desIgned for, intended for occupancy by, or with supportive services
fer, persons with disabfUtfes (Section 65583(c)(3)).
As noted in finding A4, the element requires a more detailed an,alysis of potential
govemmental constraints. Depending upon the results of that analysis, the City
may need to strengthen or add programs and address and remllve or mitigate any
Identified constraints.
4. The housing program shail promote equal housing opportunltiell for all persons
regardless of race, religiOn, seX', marital status, ancestry, national origin color,
familial status or disabiiily (section 65583(0)(6)).
The element must revise program 8.1.2 (page H-81) to ensure lair housing
materials are distributed throUghout the entire community in a variety of locations
and add program actions to assist in resolving fair housing comillalnts. Please
refer to the OepartmenfS as & As publication (page 42).
C. Low- and Moderate-Income Housina in the Coastal ZElne
coastal/aca/mes shall take into account any low- or moderate-incc me hOusing
requir.ed pursuant to Government Code Section 65590 (Governme'lt Code
Section 65588).
The element should include information pursuant to Govemment (:ode Section
65588. generally such as:
1. The number of new housing units approved for construction wilhin the coastal
zone since Janual'Y 1982.
2. The number of housing units for persons and families of low- a,d moderate-
income required to be provided in new housing developments !lIther within the
cOastal zona or within three miles.
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3. The number of existing residential dwelllng units occupied by lov/- and moderate.
income households required either within the coastal zone or wI1hin three miles
of the coastal zone that have been authorized to be demolished or converted
since January 1982.
4. The number of residential dwelling units for low-ancs"~derate-i'ccme households
that have been required for replacement. .
This data on new conslnlction, demolished/converted. and replacement housing units
for Iow- and moderate-income hOUS$holds assists in determining whether the
affordable housing stock in the coastal zone is being protected and provided as
required by Section 65590.
D. Redevelooment Funds
Desc;ribe the amount and uses of funds in the redevelQpment agen ~y's Low and
Moderate Income Housing Fund (Section 65583(c)).
The element must describe anticipated funding over the planning panod of the
element and planned uses for the Low- and Moderate-Income Hou.slng Fund (LMIHF).
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Ms. Cathy E. Creswell
Department of Housing and Community Development
Division of Housing Policy Development
1800 Third Street
Sacramento CA 95814-2063
RESPONSE TO HCD JULY 28, 2006 REVIEW OF CHULA VISTA DRAFf HOUSING
ELEMENT
Dear Ms. Creswell:
In response to your July 28, 2006 letter requesting specific revisions required to bring the City of
Chula Vista's Draft Housing Element into compliance with State Law, attached for YOllr consideration
are the City's proposed revisions to the Draft Housing Element. A summary of these changes is
provided in Attachment A of this letter.
For your convenience, we have also included a redlined version of the revised Draft Housing Element
to facilitate your review of the document. Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Leilani
Hines, HOllsing Element Project Manager, at (619) 691-5263.
Sincerely,
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Director of Community Development
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Attachments
A. Response to HCD Comments
B. City of Chula Vista 2005-2010 Housing Element Update
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CHULA VISTA RESPONSE TO HCD COMPLIANCE LETTER
A. Housing Needs, Resources and Constraints
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(1). Determination of RHNA credited units since January 1, 2003.
This section refers to confirmation of actual afford ability levels for units receiving RHNA
construction credit for the current RHNA Period. The revised Table, C-8. (former Table C-6)
on Page AC-32 provides footnotes indicating the actual source of the affordability data.
Data utilized to credit indicated affordable developments via actual sales priceslrental rates.
as indicated by recent sales/rental transactions. To determine affordability levels, the MFI
for Chula Vista was translated into actual affordable rents consistent with Table A-15 (Page
AA-2?). Sources for these data included ApartmentRatings.com for current/historical rental
rates and FASTweb for sales prices.
(2). Housing Stock Conditions.
The City of Chula Vista's Code Enforcement Section of the Planning and Building
Department provided information related to Housing Stock Conditions. The City has a pro-
active code enforcement program focusing on apartment units and has compiled statistics
relative to the conditions of the housing stock and the estimated number of units in need of
repair or replacement and the actual average cost of improvements. A discussion of this in
provided in Section 2.4.5 of Appendix A (Pages AA-23 to AA-24).
(3). Sites Inventory.
Master Planned Communities:
Significant Revisions to Appendix C, Section 2.2.1 (Page AC-5 to AC-20) have been
provided to further illustrate the actual and planned development in eastem Chula Vista.
The Master Planned Communities Table C-2 has been revised to indicate the actual status
of entitlement, to provide clarification of the likelihood of development based upon proposed
afford ability levels. The three levels of entitlement included are: (1) developments currently
being implemented (under construction); (2) projects with approved SPA Plans (legal zoning
entitlements), and; (3) projects with General Development Plans (first tier zoning
entitlements). To further clarify this analysis, the graphic representation of the SPA plans
has been included, which illustrates the layout, type and density of development in the SPA
areas. Each of the SPA plans provides specific detail relative to developable acreage and
approved densities. Table C-2 (Page AC-6) provides a summary of these entitlements and
Figures C-1 through C-10 (Pages AC-? to AC-16) provides a graphic summary of the
Master Planned Communities.
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Sites that have affordability requirements (very-low, low- and moderate-income) in eastem
Chula Vista are indicated in new Figure C-11 (Page AC-19) and a summary table of these
sites, by afford ability level are shown in new Table C-3 (Page AC-18). The Table is
organized by the status of entitlement to further indicate the likelihood of construction during
the Housing Element planning period.
Analvsis of Sites Inventory
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Environmental Constraints. Revisions to 2.9.1 (Page AB-15) indicate that in eastern
Chula Vista, environmental impacts were a determining factor in designating those sites in
eastern Chula Vista as developable. The Multi-Species Conservation Program (MSCP)
provides the baseline analysis for determining those areas in eastern Chula Vista that can
accommodate residential development. Additionally, in westem Chula Vista, the key focus
areas of change, generally incorporate the boundaries of the Urban Core Specffic Plan. As
part of the Environmental Impact Analysis, a full constraints analysis was conducted,
environmentally sensitive sites mapped and specffic actions to mitigate potential
environmental impacts, prior to development. Refer to Page AB-15 for specific text
revisions.
Realistic Capacity - Appendix C provides a detailed summary of the actual capacity of
identified sites through the inclusion of the actual SPA plans, providing the actual approved
density standards. For sites in westem Chula Vista, a thorough analysis of sites included a
evaluation of the net development potential (as opposed to gross) based upon unique site
conditions, existing land uses and market trends, Section 2.2.2 of Appendix C (Pages AC-
20 to AC-30) provides a discussion of the methodology in determining the feasibility of these
sites,
Suitability of Non-Vacant Sites - A major component to the Housing Element is the re-use
and intensification of land use in western Chula Vista. As indicated in the updated General
Plan, adopted in December of 2005, focus areas of more intensive development have be
redesignated in significant portions of western Chula Vista. A thorough analysis of non-
vacant sites was conducted, as provided in the new Appendix J. The methodology for this
analysis is provided in the introduction of AppendiX J. Additionally, market demand and the
availability of infrastructure was an additional indicator of suitability of these sites. A
discussion of these market factors is provided in Section 2.2.2 (Pages AC-20 to AC-27). It
should be noted that the infillfintensification analysis, as provided in Appendix J, was not
included to meet the City's RHNA need over the planning period since the future rezoning
within the Urban Core area would facilitate the RHNA obligations.
Zoninq for a Variety of Housinq Tvpes
Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing - Section 3.4.5 of Appendix A (Pages AA-
38 to AA-32) provides a more detailed analysis of Emergency Shelters and Transitional
Housing describing in detail the permit requirements, allowed zones for these facilities and
applicable discretionary review procedures.
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4. Analysis of Governmental Constraints
land Use Controls - A more detailed discussion of development standards as they apply
to residential height standards, indicating the development review procedures do not create
an undue constraint to housing development. A thorough discussion of this issue is
provided in Section 2.1.2 of Appendix B (Page AB-5 to AB-6). Additionally an in-depth
discussion of the entitlement and design review procedures'for residential development are
provided in Section 2.8 of Appendix B (Page AB-12 to AB-13)
Site Improvements - A discussion of the potential impacts of site improvement standards
are provided in Section 2.1.3 of Appendix B (Pages AB-6 to AB-7).
local Processing and Permit Procedures - Section 2.8 of Appendix B (Pages AB-11 to
AB-13) provides a more detailed discussion of the actual permit procedures for residential
development. Additionally, Pages AB-5 and AB-6 provide discussion of conditionally
permitted residential uses in non-residential zones.
Constraints on Housing for Persons with Disabilities - Section 3.4.4 of Appendix A
(Pages AA-36 to AB-38) provides a more detailed discussion relative to constraints on
housing for persons with disabilities. This section describes current programs and
procedures relative to improving disabled access in residential developments.
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B. Housing Programs.
(1). Implementation Programs.
As indicated in the review letter, the programs identified in B(1) have been revised to include
specific timelines for implementation and review. All continuing programs in Part II of the
Draft Housing Element indicating implementation timelines as "ongoing" have been revised
to provide annual review. Revisions to these programs are shown on pages H-54 through H-
86 of Part II of the Draft Housing Element.
(2). Actions to be taken to make sites available during the current period.
Appendix C, as revised, provides a more detailed analysis of available sites. As indicated in
the policy program of Part II, a major implementing mechanism is the adoption of the Urban
Core Specific Plan, which provides extensive intensification of the westem portion of Chula
Vista. Additionally, the policy programs relating to rezoning in Part II provide date certain
implementation timelines. Appendix C, as revised, indicates the City has enough
development capacity to meet its RHNA obligations during the Housing Element planning
period. Refer to A(3) above for specific document references.
(3). Removal of Governmental Constraints.
As discussed in A(4) above, a more detailed analysis of constraints has been included in the
revised Draft Housing Element. As shown in this analysis, there are no observed
govemmental constraints that have a negative impact on housing production. Refer to
document revisions indicated in A(4), above.
(4). Housing Programs - Equal Opportunity.
Pursuant to HCD's request, Housing Element Part II, Program 8.1.2 (Page H-85) has been
revised to provide more specific language to encourage community-wide access to fair
housing education and counseling.
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C. Low-and Moderate-Income Housing in the Coastal Zone.
The City of Chula Vista has no housing development currently within the Coastal Zone.
Therefore, no additional analysis is necessary. Text discussion of this is provided in Section
4.7 on Page AC-48/
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D. Redevelopment Funds.
The Housing Element provides a new table C-18 (Page AC-47), which details the City's
anticipated Redevelopment Agency Funding anticipated over the Housing Element Planning
Period. As contained in the Redevelopment Agency's 5-year Redevelopment
Implementation Plan, a discussion of the types of eligible development and the amount of
funding anticipated is included on Page AC-47.
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Facilitate the Rehabilitation of the City's Existing Housing Stock
Community Housing Improvement
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Neighborhood Revitalization Program:
Improve Neighborhoods
Rental Housing Acquisition and
Rehabilitation
Pursue Funding for Housing Related
Environmental Hazard Control
InitIate Neighborhood Improvements
ConslderPotentlalSltes
Submit Funding ApplicatIon
Policy H 1.2-
Eliminate Overcrowded, Unsafe, and Unsanitary Housing Conditions
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Encourage the Efficient Use and Conservation of Water by Residents
Promote Water Conservation Practices
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Promote the Use of Low Water
Demand Landscaping and Drought
Tolerant Plant Materials in Existing and
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Outreach of Benefits of Energy
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Conversation Incentive Programs
Continue to Perform a Residential
Title 24 Energy Analysis and Enforce
Requirements as Part of
Building Plan Check
Green Building: Promote the
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Sustainable Buildings
Continue to Sponsor Commumty Energy ConservatIOn Fairs for ReSidents to Receive Energy EffiCiency Incentives
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Affordable Housing Opportunities, Where Feasible and Practical,
to Maintain an Adequate Supply of Affordable Housing
Policy H 3.1 -
Preserve Publicly Assisted Rental Housing "At Risk" of Converting to Market Rate Rents
Expiring Affordability Restrictions
First Right of Refusal to Maintain
Affordable Housing
Monitoring of Unit Lost
Work With Owners.
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Policy H 3.2 -
Monitor Housing Located in the Coastal Zone and Redevelopment Project Areas
Occupied by Low and Moderate Income Households and Mitigate Any Loss of Such
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Minimize the Impacts Associated with the Conversion or
Demolition of Rental Housing on the Availability of
Such Housing and Very Low and Low Income Residents
Policy H 4.1 -
Promote A Balanced Inventory of Existing Housing Types (e.g., Multi-Family and
Owner Occupied Housing) Within the NorthWest, SouthWest, and East Planning Areas
to Provide A Range of Housing Opportunities
Community Impact Report (CIR)
Mitigation Fee for Lost Units
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Affordable Housing for Low and Moderate Income Households
Policy H 5.1 -
Balanced Communities-Affordable Housing: Require Ten Percent of New Residential
Developments Comprising 50 Units of More to be Affordable to Low and Moderate
Income Households, with Five Percent for Low Income and Five Percent for Moderate
Income
Affordable Housing (lnclusionary)
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Affordable Housing Policy for Inllll
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Affordable Housing Pollcy-
Adoption of Ordinance
Consider Alternatives
Propose Ordinance
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Encourage the Development of Sufficient and Suitable New rental housing
Opportunities within Each of the City's Four Geographic Planning Areas, Particularly
for Very Low and Low Income Families
New Rental Housing
Incentives for Rental Housing
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Affordable Housing for Low and Moderate Income Households
Policy H 5.3 -
Support Efforts to Increase the Homeownership Rate, Particularly in the NorthWest
and SouthWest Planning Areas, Up to the Regional Average to Build Individual Wealth
and Stabilize Existing Residential Neighborhoods
First Time Homebuyer Assistance
Continued Occupancy for
Homeownership Units
New For Sale Housing
Mortgage Credit Certificates
Homebuyer Education & Counseling
Support Private Financial Assistance
Programs
Pursue Additional Financial Assistance
Sources
Policy H 5.4-
Support Mobilehome Parks as an Affordable Homeownership Opportunity, Particularly
Where Consistent with the General Plan
Mobilehome Space Rent Review
Resident Ownership of Mobilhome
Parks
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Balanced and Diverse
~Sing Opportunities
Objective:
Promote Development of Varied Housing, Coupled with Appropriate
Services, to Meet the Needs of Special Population Groups
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Policy H 6.1 -
Support the Coordination of Existing and New Regional and Local Efforts to Provide
Housing and Services for the Homeless Through a Continuum of Care Model
Homeless and .At-Risk~ Homeless
Regional Planning
Homeless and "At-Risk" Homeless-
Regional Funding
Existing and New Emergency Shelters
& Transitional Housing
Information of Resources for Basic
Needs
Support Regional Efforts.
Secure Funding
Policy H 6.2-
Encourage the Development of Alternative Housing Types with Easy Access to Goods,
Services, Transportation, Recreation, and Other Appropriate Services to
Accommodate the Special Needs of Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, Students,
Athletes, and Single Person Households
Second Dwelling Units
Shared Living
Co-Housing
Farmworker Housing
University Housing
Olympic Training Center Housing
Accessible Housing Regulations
Senior Housing Services
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Government
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Objective: '
Enforce Maintenance of Safe and Decent Housing,
Enhance the Quality of Existing Housing, and
Maintain the Integrity of Residential Neighborhoods
Policy H 7.1 -
Ensure That All Housing Related City Plans and Policies Encourage Residential
Development by Providing a Variety of Housing Projects
Specific Plans
Zoning
Remove Constraints to Housing for
Persons with Disabilities
I Adopt ucsp
tntlateSWSP
BegIn Update Process
I Review Ordinances Propose Any Changes
Policy H 7.2-
Ensure the Entitlement Process and Infrastructure Levies Do Not Affect the Feasibility
of Affordable housing Development
Priority Processing
Development Fees
Flexible Development Standards
Propose Ballot Measure
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Government
~e and Process
Objective:
Enforce Maintenance of Safe and Decent Housing,
Enhance the Quality of Existing Housing, and
Maintain the Integrity of Residential Neighborhoods
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Policy H 7.3-
Pursue Opportunities to Expand Financial Resources for Housing for Lower and
Moderate Income Households
Expand Redevelopment Project Areas
Maximize Redevelopment Funds
California Reinvestment Act
Pursue Affordable Housing Funding
Begin Feasibility of Project Area Expansion Implement FundIng AIt.
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Policy H 7.4 -
Provide Financial Assistance and Incentives for Preservation and Creation of
Affordable Housing for the Undeserved Needs of Very Low and Low Incomes
Households Throughout the City
Density Bonus
Land Banking
Public Property
Affordable Housing in Public Zones
Financial Assistance
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~e and Process
Objective: ':
Ensure the Availability of Housing Opportunities to
All Persons Regardless of Race, Color, Ancestry,
National Origin, Sex, Disability, Marital Status,
Familial Status, Source of Income, or Sexual Orientation
Policy H 8.1 -
Ensure Equal Housing Opportunities to Prevent Housing Discrimination in the Local
Market
Affinnatlve Marketing and Leasing
Fair Housing Education and
Counseling
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Government
~e and Process
O~ective:.
Promote and Facilitate Early, Transparent Public Input
and Participation Emphasizing Community Awareness of
the City of Chula Vista's Goals, Tools, Available Resources
and Programs for Lower Income Households
Policy H 9.1 -
Encourage Meaningful Public Participation of All Segments of the Community,
Including Low and Moderate Income Residents, the Business Sector, Social Service
Agencies, Renters and Homeowners, in the Review and Development of City Housing
Policies and Affordable Housing Projects
Public Input and Participation
Bilingual Noticing
Public Outreach and Education of
Resources
Disclosure of Affordable Housing Sites
Annual Housing Report
Expand Outreach Continue to Solicit Early ami Often Publlc Participation-
Expand Outreach Continue to Incorporate Spamsh In Outreach Efforts
Provide an Annual HouSIng Report Expand Scope of Annual Housing Report
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHUlA
VISTA ADOPTING NEGATIVE DEClARATION (15-06-023) AND THE
2005-2010 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE OF THE GENERAL PlAN
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature has identified th<,;,attainment of a decent home and
suitable living environment for every Californian as the State's major housing goal; and
WHEREAS, pursuont to Article 10.6 af the Government Code (Article 10.6), Chula Vista is
required to prepare a Housing Element of the General Plan that covers the period of July 1, 2005
through June 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista has prepared a draft Housing Element update for the 2005-2010
planning period and submitted it to the State Department of Housing and Community Develapment
(HCD) as required by Article 10.6; and
WHEREAS, HCD proposed changes to the draft Housing Element that would bring the draft
Hausing Element into compliance with Article 10.6; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista has made the required changes to the Housing Element to
substantially comply with Article 10.6 and the comments provided by HCD; and
WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements of Article 10.6, Chula Vista has made the Draft
2005-2010 Housing Element available to the public for review and comment for the required 30-day
period; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), has determined that there is no
substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the City of Chula Vista, that the
project may have a significant effect on the environment, and has prepared Negative
Declaration, IS-06-023; and
WHEREAS, the Resource Conservation Commission (RCC) determined that the Negative
Declaration for the Housing Element Update is adequate and recommended its adoption; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council set the time and place for a hearing on said amendment and
notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City at least ten days prior to the hearing, and,
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely October 24,
2006, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and said
hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopts:
1) The Negative Declaration (IS-06-023); and
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2) The Housing Element Update of the General Plan, with the California Department of
Housing and Communily Development recommended changes incorporated.
Presented by:
Approved d.s to;form by:
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Ann Hix
Acting Director of Communily Development
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An Moore
Ily Attorney
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EHC Recommended Revisions to Housinl! Element Update
.:. Recommendation 1: Establish a timeline for the funding, initiation, and
adoption of the Southwest Specific Plan.
.:. Recommendation 2: Explicitly state that a policy establishing Green
Building Standards will be considered on a citywide basis in six months,
pending the results of the Gas Technology Institute study.
.:. Recommendation 3: Explicitly state that funding will be identified to
purchase sites deemed appropriate for land banking for the purpose of
affordable housing, and that partnerships will be sought with affordable
housing non profits that can establish a Community Land Trust model.
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