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HomeMy WebLinkAbout80A - RSI DEVELOPMENTREQUEST FOR COUNCILI AGENCY ACTION MEETING DATE: JANUARY 5, 2009 TITLE: e .~:,~ JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RSI DEVELOPMENT LLC ,~ ~ ~( r CITY MANAGER EXECUTI DIRECTOR RECOMMENDED ACTION CITY COUNCIL ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1st Reading ^ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution regarding the sale of 1112 and 1118 S. Orange to RSI Development LLC for the development of two affordable, detached single- family homes. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION Adopt a resolution approving a Disposition and Development Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency and RSI Development LLC for the development of two affordable, detached single-family homes at 1112 and 1118 S. Orange. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION At its Regular Meeting of December 2, 2008, by a vote of 6:0, the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission recommended to continue this item to the December 16, 2008, meeting to allow them time to review the new project in context with the existing neighborhood. At its Regular Meeting of December 16, 2008, by a vote of 4:1 (Vasquez, No), the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission recommended that City Council adopt a resolution regarding the sale of 1112 and 1118 S. Orange to RSI Development LLC for the development of two affordable, detached single-family homes and recommended that the Community Redevelopment Agency adopt a resolution approving a Disposition and 80A-1 Joint Public Hearing - DDA with RSI Development LLC January 5, 2009 Page 2 Development Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency and RSI Development LLC for the development of two affordable, detached single- family homes at 1112 and 1118 S. Orange, and which should include collaboration between the developer and the Eastside Neighborhood Association to develop home designs compatible with the historical integrity of the neighborhood. DISCUSSION A key objective of the Redevelopment Agency (Agency) is to expand and preserve affordable housing. To that end, the Agency staff has been working to develop Agency-owned property at 1112 and 1118 S. Orange Avenue (Exhibit 1) which was acquired as part of the McFadden Realignment project. Ronald M. Simon (RSI Development, LLC) has proposed a model project for this site consisting of two single-family homes (Exhibit 2). Mr. Simon has been recognized for his success in transforming the manufacturing process of bathroom and kitchen cabinetry by streamlining the supply chain and business process. The proposed model project will duplicate a similar precision manufacturing model. The construction process is controlled to enhance productivity and reduce waste of building materials. The houses are designed to match building product dimensions, thereby minimizing waste and utilizing wall panels and precut structural components to reduce building time. These homes will also meet Energy Star rating. Although the home designs have been created taking into consideration neighborhood compatibility, RSI will continue to work with Eastside Neighborhood Association representatives to ensure that the new homes support the historical integrity of the neighborhood. The terms of the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with RSI provide for: 1) transfer of 1112 and 1118 S. Orange to RSI, at no cost; and, 2) Agency funded construction financing, including soft costs, in the amount of $225,000. The homes will have three and four bedrooms, with 1,621 and 1,968 square feet, respectively. They will be sold to low-income households earning no more than 80o Area Median Income (AMI), for a sale price of $160,700 and $171,700, respectively. The homebuyers will be responsible for securing the financing for the First Trust Deed and will execute a zero-interest promissory note and trust deed (silent second) with the Community Redevelopment Agency. The 80A-2 Joint Public Hearing - DDA with RSI Development LLC January 5, 2009 Page 3 amount of the note will be equal to the difference between the fair market value of the homes and the affordable sales price at the time of completion. In accordance with previous direction from the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission, preference will first be given to homebuyers that are military veterans and who live or work in Santa Ana. The second preference is for homebuyers who live or work in Santa Ana. The homes will be sold through a lottery process. The sale of these properties will be income-restricted for a period of forty-five years in accordance with California Redevelopment Law. All subsequent homeowners must also meet income eligibility requirements. It is anticipated that construction will commence by February 2009 and be completed in April 2009. Construction of these homes will assist the City and Agency in meeting the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) goals identified in the Housing Element and the Agency's replacement and inclusionary housing obligations. On December 22 and December 29, 2008, notification was published in the Orange County Reporter that a public hearing will be held with regard to the proposed sale of the property at 1112 and 1118 S. Orange to RSI Development LLC. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project is exempt from further review. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Tax Increment Housing Set-Aside account (no. 507-936-6631). ~.Q~ ~ She ly Landry-Bayle Ho ing Manager Community Development Agency CJN/SLB/mlr APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance and Management Services Agency H:\ACTION ITEMS\COUNCIL\2009\010509 JT PH CC-CRA DDA RSI (1).doc 80A-3 CUBBON STREET BEVERLY PLACE ~ W Z W W a a ai N N N ~ NORMANDY PL. a r v McFADDEN HARWOOD PL. qLF, .' W J W Q a ~ McFADDEN AVE. (OLD) w ? 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AT ~ / ~~ ~ ~ ~ f F'¢ € I ` ~' ~.. /jj rt e~. ; ~'` r ,~ f I~ ~. ~/ 'D< ~ .'~ i / ~ ~ ~~° JICi .~e ~~ 1 d ( ~~ ~ d ~~ ~~ at'u ~ ./' t !3 ~ _~ <, b ~ / V .... ..__ - j :~ i n O j ~ i .... ,_...,,,_ ~_..x~. .~~ ., If' _ ~~ S / . c, l C,' .~ ~ C~,~t/ Exhibit 2 W 0 Z W O a O~ GC o a. - ~ ~ OW C~ ~ Z~ . ~ ~~ W ~ Z W OC J Q H 80A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 2009- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND RSI DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AND APPROVING THE SALE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THAT AGREEMENT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Ana (hereinafter referred to as the "Agency") is engaged in activities necessary to execute and implement the Redevelopment Plan for the Merged Redevelopment Projects, including strengthening of public-private partnerships to provide more affordable housing, and particularly to provide decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing to the lower income citizens of the City of Santa Ana. B. In order to implement the Redevelopment Plan, the Agency proposes to sell said real property located at 1112 and 1118 S. Orange Street (the Property) pursuant to the terms and provisions of a Disposition and Development Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") between the Agency and RSI Development, LLC, which is on file in the office of the Executive Director of the Agency. C. RSI Development, LLC, shall construct and sell these two homes to income qualified households. The term of affordability on each of the homes will be forty-five years. D. The consideration for the Property is not less than the fair market 1 80A-7 and conditions and development costs authorized by the sale. E. The Agreement contains all of the provisions, terms, conditions and obligations required by the state and local laws, as well as long-term affordability covenants benefiting the Agency. F. RSI Development, LLC, possesses the qualifications and financial resources necessary to acquire and insure development of the Property as two single-family homes to be sold to qualified low income families in accordance with the purpose and objectives of the Redevelopment and Implementation Plan. G. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Redevelopment Law, the Agency and the City Council have held a duly noticed joint public hearing on the proposed sale of the Property in compliance with Health and Safety Code section 33433. Section 2. The City Council has considered all terms and conditions of the proposed sale to RSI Development, LLC, and hereby finds and determines that the sale and development of the Property pursuant to the Agreement is in the best interest of the City of Santa Ana and the health, safety and welfare of its residents, and is in accord with the public purpose and provisions of the applicable state and local laws. Section 3. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the consideration for the sale of the Property pursuant to the Disposition and Development Agreement is not less than the fair market value of the Property determined in accordance with the covenants and conditions governing the sale. Section 4. The sale of the Property by the Agency to RSI Development, LLC, upon the terms and conditions contained in the Agreement is hereby approved. Section 5. The Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. 2 80A-8 ADOPTED this day of , 2009. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Lisa E. Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers: NOES: Councilmembers: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on , 2009. Date: Clerk of Council City of Santa Ana 3 80A-9