Affordable Housing Public Workshop

CITY OF SOLANA BEACH Ph (858) 720-2400, Fax (858) 755-1782 635 SOUTH HIGHWAY 101  SOLANA BEACH  CA 92075  http://www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP #2 AFFORDABLE HOUSING/MIXED USE PROJECT IN SOLANA BEACH The City of Solana Beach will conduct a second Public Informational Workshop on an Affordable Housing Mixed Use Project proposed on the east side of the 500 block of South Sierra Avenue. The project proposes a two-level mixed use development that includes ten (10) affordable housing units and an approximate 1,300 square foot neighborhood market on a 0.30 acre property. The project maintains the existing 31 public parking spaces and also provides 23 additional parking spaces in a multi-level parking garage for a total of 54 parking spaces (revised description). The maximum height of the structure is proposed at 35.0 feet above existing grade. The project is also proposing approximately 8,500 cubic yards of grading/excavation activities on the property, which is proposed to be exported off-site. DATE AND TIME: Monday, August 15, 2011, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. WORKSHOP LOCATION: Council Chambers, City of Solana Beach 635 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Questions about this workshop should be directed to Wendé Protzman, Community Development Director at (858) 720-2439 or at wprotzman@cosb.org. The City of Solana Beach is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in this process or any other City program, service or activity, please contact Solana Beach City Hall located at 635 South Highway 101, or phone 858-720-2400.

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION • PROJECT DESCRIPTION • AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERVIEW – REGULATIONS • HOUSING MANAGEMENT • COMMUNITY SAFETY • CIRCULATION & ACCESS • DESIGN 1

• Mixed-use development – Total 54 parking spaces – Public parking (replace all 31 existing) – Private parking (23 new) – 10 apartments – (3) one-bedroom apartments – (3) two-bedroom apartments – (3) three-bedroom apartments – (1) four-bedroom apartments – 1,300 sq. ft. commercial – neighborhood serving market PROJECT DESCRIPTION

VICINITY MAP PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3

VICINITY MAP PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4

• “Affordability” does not = low-income. • Housing which is affordable is housing that does not cost more than 30% of your income. • Housing Cost = housing payment, utilities, taxes and insurance AFFORDABLE HOUSING 5

Examples of Affordability • $150,000 annual income x 30% (total housing costs) / 12 (months) $3,750 per month = affordable • $25,000 annual income x 30% (total housing costs) / 12 (months) $625 per month = affordable AFFORDABLE HOUSING 6

• Determined by ~ County & Household Size • Moderate ~ 81% - 120% Area Median Income • Moderate Incomes ~ $45,000 - $114,000 • Low ~ 51% - 80% Area Median Income • Low ~ $29,000 - $76,000 • Very Low ~ 31% - 50% Area Median Income • Very Low ~ $17,000 – $47,500 AFFORDABLE HOUSING 7

• Qualifying Jobs – Medical Assistant at Dermatology Specialists on Lomas Santa Fe • $12-$14/hour = $24,960 - $29,120/year – Marketing Assistant at Brian Tracy International on Stevens Ave. • $14-$15/hour = $29,120 - $31,200/year – Business Plan Writer at “The Start Up Garage” on S. Highway 101 • $32,000 - $42,000/year – Veterinary Receptionist at a Veterinary Office in Solana Beach • $12-$14/hour = $24,960 - $29,120/year – Senior Citizens/fixed income • Rents – $768 / 1 BR – $922 / 2 BR – $1,065 / 3 BR – $1,188 / 4 BR AFFORDABLE HOUSING 8

HOUSING REGULATIONS 9

• California state housing law mandates that local governments adequately plan to meet the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments of the community • Cities and unincorporated counties are assigned a housing unit goal based on state estimates and regional housing need assessments • They must plan for those housing units over a specified planning period through their Housing Element and other General Plan elements STATE HOUSING LAW 10

HOUSING ELEMENT • Housing Element is 1 of 7 mandated elements of the General Plan – Provides a comprehensive assessment of current and projected housing needs for all economic segments – Includes a strategy that establishes goals, policies, and action programs for providing adequate housing, including meeting the city’s RHNA • Must be reviewed and certified by HCD • Annual progress reports required 11

• Regional housing needs assessment (RHNA) allocates regional housing needs by jurisdiction for very low, low, moderate, and above moderate income families • New RHNA for Solana Beach is: – Very low income: 85 units – Low income: 65 units – Moderate income: 59 units – Above moderate income: 131 units RHNA 12

• SB 375 • Legal Settlement OTHER LEGAL OBLIGATIONS 13

• Regulatory Agreement – Additional Authority of City to regulate property • Ex: approve property management company • Ex: control what is sold and how it is displayed • Ex: extra credit for local employees & residents LOCAL CONTROLS 14

Proposed Affordable Housing Site Legend Existing Affordable Housing Units (Ownership) Existing Affordable Housing Units (Rentals) 15

HOUSING MANAGEMENT 16

• Applicant Screening Process – 3rd Party Income Verification – Background Check (civil and criminal) • Additional Lease Provisions – Crime-Free Lease Addendum • Professional Management – On-site manager HOUSING MANAGEMENT 17

COMMUNITY SAFETY 18

– Crime Free Multi-Housing Program – Applicant Screening Process – Security Cameras – Additional Lease Provisions – Professional Management – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design COMMUNITY SAFETY 19

CIRCULATION & ACCESS 20

• The Pearl generates 288 daily trips – 23 AM Peak hour trips – 25 PM peak hour trips • S. Sierra has capacity for 8,000 daily trips • The Pearl Trips are 3.6% Capacity of S. Sierra CIRCULATION & ACCESS 21

CIRCULATION & ACCESS 22

DESIGN 23

AERIAL VIEW DESIGN SITE South Sierra Avenue

Ground Level PARKING DIAGRAM DESIGN

CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN DESIGN

CONCEPTUAL SECTION DESIGN

CONCEPTUAL AERIAL VIEW DESIGN

CONCEPTUAL COURTYARD VIEW DESIGN

CONCEPTUAL NORTH VIEW DESIGN

CONCEPTUAL SOUTH VIEW DESIGN

CONCEPTUAL STREET VIEW DESIGN

BOUTIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET & DELI DESIGN 33

DESIGN BOUTIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET & DELI 34

DESIGN BOUTIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET & DELI 35

DESIGN BOUTIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET & DELI 36

DESIGN BOUTIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET & DELI 37

DESIGN BOUTIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET & DELI 38

DESIGN BOUTIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET & DELI 39